March 2009
24 posts
Concert Review: Jill Phillips & Andy Gullahorn →
Afternoon concerts are new to Andy Gullahorn. At least, that’s what he shrugged his shoulders about when it came to the mid-afternoon show that he and singer/songwriter wife Jill Phillips put on in…
Pilot Speed →
For the last three years, I’ve been a consistent source of word of mouth promotion for Pilot Speed. And that’s because Todd Clark & Co.’s melodies have become a consistent listening source of…
Paper Route →
I will admit the soft spot in my heart for the guys in Paper Route. I was there for their first show in front of a couple dozen people in a dirty old school in Indiana. I conducted their first…
Manchester Orchestra →
Six months ago, Jeremiah Edmond told me that Manchester Orchestra enjoyed the slow build. And now, in the early conversation in this interview, he tells me they’re ready to go all the way. If…
Internal Debate: Decemberists, The Hazards of Love →
Ours is a flawed system. But then again, so is the next one.
I’ll be the first to admit that we’re only perpetuating a broken machine here at Stereo Subversion. Of course, I love our community and…
Shirock →
While the great expanse of the Internet allows for unprecedented freedom and creativity, it seems almost unreasonable or unbelievable that musical acts aren’t taking greater advantage of the…
Dave Barnes →
The old Dave has a new EP.
With You, The Night & Candlelight, Nashville singer/songwriter Dave Barnes hearkens back to some older material and themes - namely, the lovelorn balladeer - for a…
Cool Hand Luke →
They’re the proverbial under-the-radar rock band. They’ve been at it all through their 20s and now into their early 30s, but Cool Hand Luke just continue to create solid rock anthems and thoughtful…
White Lies →
Their debut album hit #1 in its first week out. NME and BBC Radio sang their praises before they even released a thing. And that usually makes for the next greatest thing in music or yet another…
Future of Forestry →
If you’re a Future of Forestry fan, this is going to be a good year for you. The group is planning on releasing three new EPs this year, with the first selection dropping in May. It’s several songs…
Tokyo Police Club →
On the back of a small, 16-minute EP, Tokyo Police Club found nearly two years of touring success and a label deal with Omaha’s beloved Saddle Creek Records. The quartet’s brand of concise, driving…
Eleni Mandell →
Eleni Mandell wonders where Rolling Stone was at before now, and it’s a question that aptly describes the appreciated-yet-not career trajectory of the stunning songwriter. For the last decade,…
Braille and S1 →
The music industry is changing. That much is obvious. And one immediate outcome is the ability for the lesser-known artists or even subgenres to make their way slowly to the collective attention of…
Canton Jones →
Canton Jones is still a young man, but with the impressive resume under his belt, you might be surprised. Already an established recording artist and performer with four albums to his credit that…
Welcome Wagon →
Initially, some thought it was a Sufjan Stevens side project or even a fake name. And part of that is understandable, as Welcome to the Welcome Wagon certainly features some very Sufjanesque…
People That Make Me Want to Quit My Job: Part One →
Waterdeep →
Here’s part three of our in-depth interview with Waterdeep’s Don Chaffer. If you missed either the first or second part, make sure to click the links and catch up on the conversation. In this…
Great Lake Swimmers →
There’s a reason Tony Dekker was one of the first interviews we ever requested and printed here at Stereo Subversion. The organic soundscapes of Great Lake Swimmers are simply beautiful and haunting,…
The Watchmen →
I’ve seen this 300 times before.
Of course, Zack Snyder’s visuals captivate even the most oversaturated big-budget moviegoer. Even with Dark Knights and Wachowski Brothers all around, Snyder’s…
Waterdeep →
If you missed the first third of our conversation with Waterdeep’s Don Chaffer, look no further ahead until you catch up there. For those ready for round two, Don discussed the band’s history,…
Alexander →
Ryan Alexander believes he reached too far. I don’t buy it. Then again, his opinion matters a lot more than my own.
Alexander’s last album, White Flags and Silver Spoons Have to Sleep in Separate…
Waterdeep →
For many who’ll end up reading at least this far, Waterdeep represents a beautiful legacy of music and a wonderful tension of Christians in the arts. The former spans well over a decade and…
Shirock →
While the great expanse of the Internet allows for unprecedented freedom and creativity, it seems almost unreasonable or unbelievable that musical acts aren’t taking greater advantage of the…