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Otherworldly voices write the Mars Volta’s new album. That explains a lot
Otherworldly voices write the Mars Volta’s new album. That explains a lot
The Mars Volta's singer is on the phone, and he's giving our bullshit... More >>
Mushroomhead’s old frontman returns with a new band
Mushroomhead’s old frontman returns with a new band
After 11 years on the road with Mushroomhead, Jason Popson — who... More >>
The Magpies whip up a new CD with some old ingredients
The Magpies whip up a new CD with some old ingredients
The Magpies' woozy, Americana-based swagger qualifies them as the local... More >>
Washington label signs Cleveland horrorcore band American Werewolves
Washington label signs Cleveland horrorcore band American Werewolves
Cleveland's American Werewolves will release their next two albums on... More >>
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain
With Andy Friedman & the Other Failures. Friday, May 9, at the Beachland Tavern.
Blue Mountain bassist Laurie Stirratt lowers her voice and explains,... More >>
May Daze 3
May Daze 3
Friday, May 9, at Metropolis.
The eight-hour May Daze dance party boogies on down to Metropolis in its... More >>
James McMurtry
James McMurtry
Friday, May 9, at the Beachland Ballroom.
Folks in the Bible Belt may have swapped overalls for Wal-Mart smocks,... More >>
The Swell Season
The Swell Season
With Damien Dempsey. Sunday, May 11, at the Allen Theatre.
There's a scene in Once, last year's indie hit about struggling... More >>
The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus
Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14, at Nighttown, Cleveland Heights.
With its flair for covering popular rock anthems, Minneapolis jazz trio... More >>
Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Yo Majesty
Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Yo Majesty
Wednesday, May 14, at the Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights.
Big, nasty, and naughty electro may link these blog-approved buzz bands.... More >>
Jon Dee Graham and Matthew Ryan
Jon Dee Graham and Matthew Ryan
Wednesday, May 14, at the Beachland Tavern.
Jon Dee Graham is one of those guys who's treasured by his peers. He's... More >>
Colin Dussault's Blues Project
Colin Dussault's Blues Project
Friday, May 9. Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2767.
If Colin Dussault isn't the busiest bluesman in town, he may well be the... More >>
Russell Peters
Russell Peters
Thursday, May 8, through Sunday, May 11. Shows 7:30 p.m. daily, with 10:15 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday. Tickets $30. Pickwick & Frolic, 2035 E. 4th St., 216-736-4242.
Honestly, we'd never heard of comedian Russell Peters either, but the... More >>
The Roots
The Roots
Rising Down (Island/Def Jam)
Rising Down is an appropriate title for the Roots' eighth album. Coming... More >>
Ferras
Ferras
Aliens & Rainbows (Capitol)
This 25-year-old Illinois native is best known as the singer and... More >>
DeVotchKa
DeVotchKa
A Mad & Faithful Telling (Anti-)
The three guys and one gal who make up DeVotchKa sure don't sound like... More >>
Jamie Lidell
Jamie Lidell
Jim (Warp)
Blue-eyed soul singer Jamie Lidell's Jim ranks as one of the most... More >>
Portishead
Portishead
Third (Mercury/Island)
Much of Portishead's third album comes down to what it is not. Geoff... More >>
Tokyo Police Club
Tokyo Police Club
Elephant Shell (Saddle Creek)
When only one song on a band's debut album reaches the three-minute... More >>
Salt the Wound
Salt the Wound
Carnal Repercussions (Rotten)
Metal bands used to name themselves after extremely painful causes of... More >>
Slide Shows
The Hives at the Agora on March 2.
The Hives, the Donnas, and their fans at the... More >>
Jason Isbell at the Beachland on February 15
Jason Isbell, opener WIll Hoge, and their fans... More >>
Matchbox Twenty at the Q
Matchbox Twenty, Alanis Morissette, and fans... More >>
Friday's Shows
CD Reviews
Rising Down (Island/Def Jam)
Aliens & Rainbows (Capitol)
A Mad & Faithful Telling (Anti-)
Jim (Warp)
Third (Mercury/Island)
Elephant Shell (Saddle Creek)
Carnal Repercussions (Rotten)
City on My Shoulders (Black Lion Movement)
User Sets Mode+ (UserSetsMode.com)
Giraffula (MySpace.com/Balooooooo)
E=MC² (Island/Def Jam)
Smile (Southern Lord)
Trouble in Mind (Lost Highway)
Flight of the Conchords (Sub Pop)
The Evangelist (Yep Roc)
Hold On Now, Youngster . . . (Arts & Crafts)
Do It! (Domino)
Walk It Off (XL)
Great Vengeance and Furious Fire (Counter)
Mr. Love & Justice (Anti-)
National
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Broward - Palm Beach
Jimmy Urine's All Pissed
Mindless Self Indulgence's lead singer noodles on and keeps it real
Honestly," laughs Mindless Self Indulgence frontman Little Jimmy Urine,... More >>
Dallas
Nine Months After Bearing Its Debut, Electronic Folk Duo Mom Remains a Force in Denton
Mother's Day's coming up this week and—just in case you forgot,... More >>
Denver
Subtlety Isn’t a Strength for Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Here’s what happens when you blend the hottest sounds of the past five years into a cheeky, abrasive mix.
Let's get something straight right off, okay? Does It Offend You, Yeah?... More >>
Houston
A conversation with Mohammed Al-Farra of Palestinian Rapperz
Straight Outta Gaza
As a hip-hop quartet originating in perennial battleground the Gaza... More >>
Kansas City
The Khrusty Brothers bring their weird-ass gospel to the stage
“Sympathy for Jesus” by the Khrusty Brothers, from The Khrusty... More >>
Miami
Sugar and Spice
Trina speaks up about what still makes her the baddest.
"I've known Trick Daddy for a while," Miami rap diva Trina says of the... More >>
Phoenix
In their appeal to red-staters, Southern hip-hop and Fox News walk together
If there's one thing the self-satisfied, liberal, tofu-munching,... More >>
San Francisco
Atmosphere paints self-effacing shit gold
On one hand, it shouldn't be surprising that rapper Slug is insecure,... More >>
St. Louis
She's Crafty: The Breeders' Kelley Deal talks knitting, nudity and Steve Albini's bodily functions
Kelley Deal co-leads the Breeders with her sister Kim, who's best known... More >>
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