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Lyrical Midas
posted: August 24, 2011
Some MCs put a lot of space around their punchlines, building up the anticipation before delivering their best lyrical blow. You won’t find that with Black Prez, mainly because every line is gold. The Colorado…
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Sarcasmo y EnergÃa
posted: August 22, 2011
Venezuela’s Arena hypes their music as having sarcasm and energy in each song. And they’re not kidding. The alt-rock band’s musicology consists of simple, confident melodies with chugging guitars, roiling drums and girl-boy vocal tradeoffs.…
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Full of Grace
posted: August 17, 2011
Don’t let her whimsical name fool you”Sunday Lane is about as serious a musician as they come. The Tulsa-born, California-based ingénue is barely in her ˜20s, but she’s got the poise and instincts of an…
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South By Saskatoon
posted: August 15, 2011
Country rock may have gotten its start in the American South, but over the years it’s ambled north of the border into new lands, taking root in Canada from sea to shining sea. Manitoba’s got…
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Turn It Loose
posted: August 10, 2011
The So and So’s Technical precision can be a thing of beauty. Musicians like Steve Vai and Neil Peart have inspired and influenced countless fans with their flawless mastering of their instrument. But imperfection can…
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Thrill Seekers
posted: August 8, 2011
England’s Ivy League was a vocal trio with two Top 10 hits in 1965. While that band could deliver transcendent harmonies, they couldn’t, say, bang the life out of a metal trashcan in perfect rhythm.…
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