Written by Danielle Sometimes working with a big name producer (or two, or three) can be more of a curse than a blessing. Case in point: Nelly Furtado's new album, Loose. Sure, she managed to reel in Pharell Williams (No Doubt's Rock Steady, N*E*R*D, Snoop Dog, Jay Z) and hitmaker Timbaland (Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Aaliyah), but all that got her was a bunch of … [Read more...] about Oh, Nelly
album review
The Pink Pirate, Live
Written by Danielle "An Intimate Evening With Esthero." "A Very Special Acoustic Benefit With Esthero." "Drunken Story Telling With the Coolest Pirate Around." Call it what you will, but it was obvious from the moment Esthero (affectionately known by fans as The Pink Pirate, or Lil' Dukes Up) sauntered onto the stage at the Independent in San Francisco with a bottle of … [Read more...] about The Pink Pirate, Live
A Much Needed Trek to Greenland
Anyone who remembers when alternative really meant alternative, they certainly know Camper Van Beethoven. They were a mainstay on MTV's 120 Minutes with videos for "Pictures of Matchstick Men," "Eye of Fatima Pt. II" and, of course, "Take the Skinheads Bowling." Their self-described "surrealist absurdist folk" gave way to straight-forward rock when the band disbanded in 1990, … [Read more...] about A Much Needed Trek to Greenland
Summery New Songs, Gurlie Style
The summer is almost upon us and it's time to flush out those hibernation tracks on your iPod and fill it with great new music. We've reviewed a sampling of gurlie rock bands sure to fit all your summer moods, whether you're going through a breakup or need something peppy for the drive to the beach. Smoosh Free to Stay Reviewed by: Amy I had managed to miss all the buzz about … [Read more...] about Summery New Songs, Gurlie Style
Instant Pop Classic
I can tell from the first listen what kind of relationship I will have with a CD. One of two things happens: I will instantly bond with the album, or I will remain uncommitted until several more listens - after which time I will either love it or I'll put it away and never listen to it again. I own a lot of music, and I just don't have time to go back and try to make myself … [Read more...] about Instant Pop Classic