British folk rocker Billy Bragg rallies the working class in a Minneapolis concert. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Author Archives: David Hyland
Review: Cracker, Gomez Take Roots Music In New Directions
Read reviews of new albums by two bands steeped in roots music, but headed in drastically different directions. Continue reading
Review: N.E.R.D., Super Furry Animals
Soundbytes tells whether master producers the Neptunes have struck gold again with their own debut album and if Wales’ Super Furry Animals really have released a masterpiece Continue reading
Soundbytes: Glimpse Predictions For Grammy 2002
Soundbytes columnist David Hyland looks into his crystal ball and has some predictions on who will win big at this year’s Grammys. Continue reading
2002 / Book Reviews / Interviews / Music
Interview: Doors Keyboardist Pens Novel About Morrison Reunion
What if the Doors’ Jim Morrison really did fake his own death in 1971? What would he be doing now? A new interview with the Lizard King’s bandmate about his new novel answers those questions. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Mos Def Unveils New Rock Band
Rapper Mos Def detours into rock’n’roll and forms the world’s most overqualified cover band. Continue reading
Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2001
Soundbytes has a compiled a list of the best albums for the year 2001. Continue reading
For George Harrison, Rock’s ‘Dark Horse’ Always Recognized Others
With his passing, it’s important to remember the former Beatle George Harrison and shedding light on the self-proclaimed “dark horse.” Continue reading
Review: Ben Folds, Mazzy Star Singer Make Solo Debuts
While the music industry is keenly focused on combating music piracy, another more persistent problem has gone undiagnosed and untreated for years: the solo project. Get reviews on solo efforts from pianist Ben Folds and Mazzy Star singer Hope Sandoval. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Jane’s Addiction’s Re-‘Relapse’ Is A Familiar Fix
A decade after their recording hey-day, alternative rock icons Jane’s Addiction have reformed for the second time. The band’s recent show in St. Paul, Minn., is a snapshot of their latest relapse. Continue reading
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