More than two decades after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first artists, the organization now appears like it’s scraping the bottom of the barrel for its latest class. Read our preview of Monday night’s ceremony. Continue reading
Author Archives: David Hyland
Review: Gutter Twins Try For Stardom A Second Time
More than 15 years after their closest sideswipes with fame, ex-frontmen from a pair of alternative rock’s biggest couldabeens have joined forces and cut a new duet album. This time, the duo is hoping their combined efforts will allow them to finally grab that brass ring. Continue reading
Review: Grand Archives Eases Into Debut With ’60s Jangle Pop
No longer content to play second fiddle in buzz group Band of Horses, guitarist Mat Brooke formed his own group, Grand Archives. The ensemble’s debut album, “The Grand Archives,” is an intriguing start that begs expansion. Continue reading
2008 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Daniel Johnston Fulfills His Legend As Indie-Rock Curiosity
Challenged with overcoming his own mental health issues and musical limitations, Daniel Johnston has persevered by creating pure and simple pop songs. The cult singer-songwriter demonstrated the magnetic qualities of his music during his set in Milwaukee on Thursday night. Continue reading
Tom Petty Performs Like Classic-Rock Jukebox
Playing before the biggest audience (live and at home) that they’ll probably ever have, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ performance during the Super Bowl XLII halftime show on Sunday night was as well-rehearsed and executed as the lights and pyrotechnics. Continue reading
Review: Mars Volta’s ‘Bedlam’ Brilliantly Assaults Ears, Minds
Over four albums and years on the road, the Mars Volta has stubbornly stuck with their game plan that emphasizes a frantic and relentless sonic attack. The prog-rockers’ stubbornness pays off on their new album, “The Bedlam In Goliath,” which is their most consistent assault on listeners’ senses. Continue reading
Petty Brings ‘Everyman’ Rock To Super Bowl
When Tom Petty crooned about all the milestones achieved by a one-hit wonder in his early ’90s single, “Into The Great Wide Open,” he probably didn’t think “rock the Super Bowl” would ever be one of the must-have markers on the road to rock ‘n’ roll greatness. During Super Bowl XLII, Petty will be doing just that. Continue reading
Review: Black Mountain’s New Disc Cements Rep As ‘Sons Of Thunder’
Canadian heavy-rockers Black Mountain obviously know well the lessons doled out by ’70s rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd. But while the group’s latest album clearly pays tribute to their musical forefathers, their new songs make plain the band has learned from them more than just how to recreate the past. Continue reading
Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2007
Looking to cash in your iTunes gift card from the holidays? Soundbytes’ David Hyland has recommendations where to spend it. Continue reading
Soundbytes: 5 Music Predictions For 2008
Before we cross over into 2008, Soundbytes’ David Hyland has gazed into his crystal ball and is ready to divulge some musical predictions of what we can expect in the year to come. Continue reading
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