With Ozzy on TV, Nickleback’s Chad Kroeger scoring a huge hit single and System of a Down done headlining this summer’s installment of the always successful Ozzfest tour, metal is back in the popular consciousness like it has never been before. But are metal’s young turks releasing music that rises to the occasion? Soundbytes gives a peek Continue reading
They’ve had to overcome record-company politics and the loss of a key band member, but Wilco’s biggest challenge might be proving whether they’re as good a live act as they once were. If the group’s concert Tuesday night is any indication, they’re better than ever. Continue reading
Paul Westerberg was loose but in command during Saturday night’s concert in front of his hometown crowd at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater. Continue reading
Soundbytes gives a listen to some of the summer’s heavy hitters and lets you in on who scores and who struck out. Continue reading
Soundbytes weeds through three master songwriters’ latest records to see who’s still got it. Continue reading
Wilco recorded their bravest album yet and got dropped by their record label for their effort. Now, their terrific new album, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” headlines a batch of band-related projects hitting music stores. Continue reading
British folk rocker Billy Bragg rallies the working class in a Minneapolis concert. Continue reading
Read reviews of new albums by two bands steeped in roots music, but headed in drastically different directions. Continue reading
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 columnist David Hyland looks into his crystal ball and has some predictions on who will win big at this year’s Grammys. Continue reading
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