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43 matche(s) for category: Music

Heavy Metal In Baghdad (VBS.TV, 2007)
If you think it's hard making it in a band in the states. Try making it as a Heavy Metal band in Iraq.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: November 01, 2009

Rock Docs: Films Speak Truth To Human Condition
They were rebels and non-conformists--and they rallied others to that cause. In their stories you find gritty realness, unbridled ambition, and occasional glimpses of Truth.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: October 01, 2009

Where Have I Heard That Before? World Rhythms Add Spice to Movies
You may not be up on the latest world music, but chances are you’ve heard a wide selection of global grooves in an unlikely place…the cinema.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: May 15, 2009

Rap, Raga, Reggae
To limit ourselves in the realm of worship music to a safe repertoire of familiar hymns and choruses is to restrict the access of Christian worshippers to the rich palettes of music which have emerged for the glory of serving God.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 27, 2009

Spoon "Ga Ga Ga" 2007)
What Spoon offers with this release is a fairly upbeat, quirky CD that’s interesting for the ears and will definitely have you tapping your feet.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 14, 2009

Silversun Pickups: Carnavas (2007)
Looking for what is the latest band on the radar of CMJ and Billboard’s Alternative charts I came across rave reviews for the Silversun Pickups - so I took a listen to the CD and here's what I found.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 13, 2009

Longing for a Kenyan Sound
Alfred Mtawali not only carries a revolutionary message in his songs; but he is moving to carve and identity for Kenyan music in general.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: August 26, 2008

Concrete Blonde Interview - 1989
In 1989 I sat on a tour bus with a newly reformulated Concrete Blonde featuring the bands original line-up plus one. The album "Free" had just been released and the band was appearing in Denver. Here is a look at the conversation we had.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: July 13, 2008

Bach’s “Matthäus Passion"
After watching the filmed performance of Karl Richter conducting the Munchener Bach-Orchester and choir; listening to the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester performance of the same; and viewing Pasolini’s film adaptation of Matthew’s Gospel one's head starts spinning in many directions.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: June 20, 2008

Interpol: Our Love to Admire (2007)
As melodies move toward pop - lyrics move towards obscurity in this third release from New York based Interpol.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: June 20, 2008

Saint Louis rapper Born 2 Di
Born 2 Di raps whimsical with theologically rooted rhymes. It is the drama of mankind's fall, ultimately, that drives Di's doctrinally rooted rap.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: June 08, 2008

The Drednex: Mid-80's Alt Rockers Remembered
In the mid-80's, KUNI DJ Paul Stanard and his Drednex band mates fused funk-rock-punk to create a sound that was captured on a low-budge cassette release, "co-op."
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 02, 2007

Interview with Musician Aaron Smith
Chicago musician looking for a way home.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 04, 2005

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Deliver Powerful Performance
Rich vocal harmonies and mouth sounds paint colorful tapestry of emotion and spirit.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: February 17, 2005

listening room | Mittens - Transportation Disguises
New CD disguises itself in a variety of rock idioms before delivering the Mitten's punch at the end.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: January 26, 2005

(re)Verb: That's What's Happening
Bands from all over the country find their way into this Main Street bar on the second floor in Cedar Falls, Iowa. What is the role of the Indie Club in a small community? We went to find out.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: September 21, 2004

Interview with the Band Looner
looner n. a cooky crazy silly scary thing - also 2 people from LA making enough sound for 4. she's played with dave navarro. they've toured with ziggy marley (who is a fan).
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: October 28, 2004

Interview with Waterloo, Iowa Rockers: Lyin' Heart
The bizarro tale of how this motled crew of guys came together to become a rock'n'roll force not to be reckoned with.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: October 16, 2004

Interview with Sound and the Fury
Kansas City band hits the stage with sound & fury at the Reverb on November 5.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: September 13, 2004

INperson | Perfect Day For A Battle of the Bands
From classic rock to cold-edged metal to country-esque the battle of the bands brought on a number of bands and styles.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: June 06, 2004

INperson | Data Stream Doth reEmerge
The electronic music group Data Stream emerged after a hiatus to perform at the Hearst Center for the Arts.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: May 18, 2004

Interview with the Band A is JUMP
If you haven't caught A is Jump then now is the time to do so. The band pulls from a wealth of musical genres to develop a style that is their own. Listen in on a recent discussion we had with the band.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: May 10, 2004

listening room | A Is Jump - My Ice-Fingered Ghosts (2004)
This CD release draws from a rich pallette of aural textures to offer songs that border greatness.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: May 05, 2004

listening room | Eacret & Ledeboer - Offspring (2004)
The duo of Eacret & Ledeboer have released their thematic CD “Offspring” with an album of songs on parenthood. A number of local musicians join them to make this happen.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: May 03, 2004

listening room | Tangy - Die For Us Tonight (2004)
Madison Pop ensemble falls short of a "Masterpiece." Succeeds with an homage of fallen rock figures.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 29, 2004

INperson | Madison’s Sunspot and Tangy Deliver Powerful Punch at the Reverb
The punch was definitely spiked, but these two Madison acts both brought tight rock sets to the Reverb.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: May 28, 2004

Interview with Musician Alli Rogers
I had the opportunity to catch up with Alli Rogers recently at Cup of Joe to discuss her new CD release, life in Nashville, songwriting and faith.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 28, 2004

INperson | Blend It Up Tangy
Tangy is a Madison band that wants to be big. They wear their influences on their sleave from REM to Wilco to The Stone Roses.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 20, 2004

intrevista | Life Without The Urge
Former Urge frontman Steve Ewing tours his latest breed of funk and electronica.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 01, 2004

listening room | The Method and Result – The Things You Miss (2004)
There are six songs. Six things that you will not want to miss.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: April 01, 2004

INperson | Method and Result Offer Indie-Electronic Sound
Philadelphia’s indie-rock duo "the Method and Result" will make three Iowa appearances in support of their release "The Things You Miss on Monday."
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: March 17, 2004

INperson | Still Reeling From A Night With Altan
You won’t find Irish music like this in these here parts very often. Here’s a taste of this night of reels and marches and Gaelic tunes.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: March 07, 2004

entrevista | Scot Schwestka/Luthier
From Steve Vai to Joe Satriani his guitars have been played by some of the best of hands - but for Scot Schwestka the call to build instruments has noble roots.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: January 28, 2004

'Verb - That's What's Happening
The stereotype was cast when the Reverb opened that you had to wear black, have a piercing or two and a few tattoos to attend. Now the sterotype has been cast aside as the Reverb weclomes jazz, salsa, mainstream rock and national touring acts to the stage.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: December 15, 2003

Interview with Tom Tatman - Catamount Studios
When you think Sire/Warner Brothers, Elektra Records and Columbia Records you think of studios in L.A. - now discover the Cedar Falls connection.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: December 14, 2003

listening room | Major Healey - Behind The Mask (2003)
The second CD release from Major Healey takes a huge leap in production values and draws heavily from the classic rock idiom.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: November 19, 2003

listening room | Three Degrees of Freedom - Vacilande (2003)
These guys can jam - but do they have anything to say?
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: August 23, 2003

listening room | Christafari - Gravity (2003)
Gravity pulls from numerous world music influences all merging with a Reggae backbeat.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: August 04, 2003

Interview with Christafari Front Man Mark Mohr
Christafari’s latest release “Gravity” signals a new spin on the band and the man behind Lion of Zion records.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: August 04, 2003

In The Studio With Major Healey
Sophomore effort yields soulful fruit “Behind the Mask” of Major Healey.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: July 26, 2003

Interview with a Band: Ramshackle (now defunct)
The word means ready to fall apart. But this band is anything but. In fact these guys represent the antithesis of "ramshackle."
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: February 09, 2003

listening room | Karla Ruth - Hanging By A Thread (2002)
Somewhere between the beach, the bar room and the book store.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: July 09, 2003

Interview with Spear Ritual
The reggae music and African rhythms of this group have been featured on several compilations and have been downloaded hundreds of times of the SpearRitual.com website.
by: Matthew Hundley |
Posted: June 12, 2003

 

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