June 2009
29 posts
Terminator Salvation Original Soundtrack →
Reviewing an original movie score is a strangely challenging task. On one hand, do you look at the score in terms of its interplay with the film, of how it aids and abets the characters and action…
Leeland →
Leeland Mooring is learning he doesn’t want to be a musician or worship leader. At least, he doesn’t want to be only that. After two well-received albums, the man and band known as Leeland are…
Del The Funky Homosapien →
It’s been nearly two decades in the game for Del The Funky Homosapien and a lot has changed. Early on, his relationship with Ice Cube (cousin) helped open doors and even ignited a “bidding war” for…
Andrew Osenga →
The music industry is changing and there are bright flowers blooming as new growth gives way to new technologies and ways of doing things. Brite Revolution is one of those flowers. The new site…
Better Than Ezra →
Those in the know will be nodding their head at today’s interview selection, while others might be wondering what’s going on. After all, the radio hits within Better Than Ezra’s career occurred in…
Silversun Pickups →
It was the blank slate that both excited and terrified Brian Aubert. Of course, one quick listen to Silversun Pickups latest, Swoon, reveals there was nothing to worry about. Still it’s interesting…
Yacht – See Mystery Lights →
The members of Animal Collective probably aren’t robots, but imagine that they were. Imagine that these are special robots with big hearts. Imagine YACHT, a group whose songs sound more like pop…
Glenn Packiam →
Glenn Packiam might already be a familiar name to some of you, as a member of the Desperation Band at New Life Church and director of its School of Worship. But it’s here that he makes his solo…
Dan Macaulay →
As technology becomes easier to use and cheaper to acquire, we’re seeing more and more churches release their own material and newer voices emerge within the worship music scene. And one of the…
Matisyahu →
It’s good for all parties involved that Matisyahu is a spiritual man. The typical label woes and business delays of an album release normally create a divide between artist and business, leading to…
Wheels on Fire CD Giveaway →
The jangling garage rock of Wheels on Fire is the latest artist to come our way via Fat Possum Records. And we currently have three copies of their latest album, Get Famous!, to send your way. Make…
Spain Colored Orange →
Sometimes you wonder if the Max Weinberg 7 got high while listening to beach pop. Other times, the mood runs slightly darker and you find the members of Spain Colored Orange running alongside current…
Stars Go Dim →
You’ll recognize most of the characters from different plays. There’s drummer Lester Estelle and bassist Mike Wittig from Pillar. There’s principal songwriter and guitarist Joey Avalos from…
Internal Debate: Sonic Youth, The Eternal →
Thirty years in apparently hasn’t changed a thing. As we asked several of our Staff Writers to weigh in on the latest from Sonic Youth, the opinions largely express a thrill at legends still…
Mr. Lif →
The Def Jux family is both formidable and impressive, riding on the backs of true hip-hop artists like Mr. Lif. For the uninitiated, Mr. Lif is one part of The Perceptionists, along with Akrobatik…
The Week Ahead: Matisyahu, Sonic Youth, Wilco →
We have a big week ahead of us here at Stereo Subversion, especially when it comes to our coverage of hip-hop. We have a couple interviews this week we think you’ll enjoy in that vein as well as our…
Robbie Seay →
Robbie Seay’s journey included hope, coffee and melody on his recent tours, but the beauty of RSB’s music also includes social justice and vulnerable lyrics. Their last go-round, Give Yourself Away…
Ancient Astronauts →
With a release that’s one of my favorite hip-hop products so far this year, the Ancient Astronauts are an act on the rise. The German hip-hop duo collaborated with some heavy hitters on We Are To…
Ancient Astronauts →
With a release that’s one of my favorite hip-hop products so far this year, the Ancient Astronauts are an act on the rise. The German hip-hop duo collaborated with some heavy hitters on We Are To…
Run Kid Run →
Watching Run Kid Run make their move through the music industry is watching a band at each next step. First the debut album and then the follow-up. It’s opening slots and now finally their first…
Until June →
The sweet swirls of piano pop that defined Until June’s self-titled LP in 2007 only persist even more so on their recent six song release, Sound of Defeat. While success has been harder to come by…
The Gospel As Tragedy →
I’m currently making my way through Frederick Buechner’s masterwork Telling the Truth. The subheading is “The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy and Fairy Tale.” Upon a friend’s recommendation, I…
The Gospel as Tragedy →
I’m currently making my way through Frederick Buechner’s masterwork Telling the Truth. The subheading is “The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy and Fairy Tale.” Upon a friend’s recommendation, I…
Aaron Sprinkle →
This was the interview I was waiting for. After a GMA week filled with bands, solo artists, songwriters and vocalists, my week ended with lunch at a Panera Bread Co. with none other than Aaron…
Street Sweeper Social Club →
Any other duo would immediately drown under the ridiculous name. After all, a band named Street Sweeper Social Club and implying that they mow down crowds in a similar style to the illegal weapon (a…
Chris and Conrad →
Much ado is made for new pop duo Chris and Conrad about their hooks and ideas for the new self-titled album. On the band’s bio, the Chris part (Chris Kuti) says, “Writing for us consists of a…
The Week Ahead: The Thermals, NIN Tour, Street... →
It’s a diverse week here at Stereo Subversion and that makes for great reading, in our opinion, as we so often pigeonhole ourselves artistically and refuse to challenge our senses with something new…
Bebo Norman →
It’s hard to believe that it’s been fourteen years since Bebo Norman eased onto the scene, bringing his signature vocals and compelling lyricism to the singer/songwriter fold. A number of albums and…
Hillsong United →
The applause opening the live worship setting of Across the Earth - the latest offering from Hillsong United – might as well be the applause of the global church welcoming and championing this…