For the past decade, producer Ivan Duran from Stonetree Records of Belize has gathered Garifuna artists to create exciting, impeccably produced new music that brims with the same timeless freshness as the finest roots reggae. In the process, Belize’s biggest star, Andy Palacio, abandoned the upbeat but mindless local punta dance music for a mellow yet funky, incantatory sound based on traditional rhythms. Read more
February 27, 2007 |
Music Reviews
Many times in the musical sphere, when different elements from different genres are combined, the result is labeled “experimental.” High Priest is doing something different, and doesn’t try to fit in any specific musical category. Read more
February 27, 2007 |
Music Reviews
Louisville’s The Glasspack wears its Southern heritage like a badge of honor. Tales of barbeques, whiskey, and cars flow through their music like the Mississippi River through the delta valley. Read more
February 27, 2007 |
Music Reviews
With RIP USA (Endemik), Bleubird’s deep and socially introspective lyrics beg you to listen to them because they are actually saying something. At times, though, there is so much dissing, it would be nice to hear the emcee say something progressive. Read more
February 26, 2007 |
Music Reviews
Rwake plays the kind of music that makes babies cry. They’re one of the many reasons that there will always be clusters of people across America who believe that metal has the power to turn “normal” kids into blood-thirsty demons. Read more
February 22, 2007 |
Art Features
Pinhole specialist Wayne Belger unearths hidden treasures and turns them into functional cameras as well as works of art. Read more
February 20, 2007 |
Music Reviews
Forget everything you think you know about Milwaukee bands. Call Me Lightning bludgeons any notions of beer, cheese, and bad sports teams by releasing one of the dirtiest punk rock albums in recent memory. Read more
February 20, 2007 |
Music Reviews
Anything that sounds original in 2007 should get instant credit. However, originality does not always equal a great product. This is the case with Bunny Rabbit. Read more
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