Rob In StereoYou're out at a bar on Saturday and start talking to a smart, funny and good-looking girl. You go back and forth discussing your favorite movies, authors and television shows. You like "Star Wars"; she likes "When Harry Met Sally." …
SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO"It's clear from [the] opening track…that Ford and Shaw are in love with the shape-shifting possibilities of sound, like Daft Punk at their most hallucinogenic." – Q, June 2007. "…in these 10 perfectly weighted pieces of contemporary electronic pop, Simian …
‘Stand Up' ActsThis Friday and Saturday, Jubilee!JAM returns to Capitol Street in downtown Jackson. National juggernauts Ludacris and The Black Crowes headline, but hometown heroes Jesse Robinson, Jonezetta, Kamikaze, Storage 24, Owen Beverly and Colour Revolt deserve the limelight for keeping music …
Long-Time Clarksdalians Open New Retaurant and Blues ClubFor years it has been a dream of Clarksdalians Charles Ledbetter and Tommy "Baby Boy" Strider to operate a local restaurant and blues club. On June 11th, these 2 life long friends will see this dream come true. "We both …
[Music] Chompin' At The BitMckinney "WorkHorse" Williams Jr. has plenty to rap about. With an easy-going voice, the West Jackson native doesn't give you 16 bars of nursery rhymes. Instead, he conveys stories of what he has witnessed in the capitol city. "I got …
New Interpol Drops July 10Fresh from their blistering headlining performance at Coachella, Interpol gear up to release their third studio album, Our Love To Admire, out July 10th on Capitol Records. Produced by Interpol and Rich Costey and recorded in New York City at …
Men of Leisure — "Men of Leisure"It's hard playing music influenced by the likes of the Allman Brothers, Neil Young and the more melodic, song-based version of the Grateful Dead without botching it. A fair number of southerners dig those bands, and while it's not my …
The Rondo Brothers PresentSan Francisco's go-to producers The Rondo Brothers set to release club-worthy Seven Minutes To Midnight. Duo proves its versatility with songs in new Ice Cube flick, Sundance indie hit and upcoming Wu-Tang documentary. What would it sound like if Danger …
Latinismo: Heatin Up Local Dance FloorsUntil recently, the only way for Jacksonians to experience live Latin dance music would be to book a flight to New York, Miami or another distant city. However, a new group has emerged in Jackson that brings the vibrant music …
Living Better In AustinSince their formation in 2000, Living Better Electrically has been a staple on the Jackson music scene. Now, keyboardist Chris Michaels and brothers Joshua and Jakob Clark (a JFP designer) are headed for Austin, leaving Jackson (and drummer Jody Suarez) …
Roadmap to LongevityCollective Soul makes a fairly straightforward promise to its fans: to deliver loud, catchy rock 'n' roll music. The hard guitar riffs and charging vocals are a perfect fit for its live show, coming to Jackson Friday for the 2007 …
Crawfish Boil Encore PredictionsThe tradition of playing your "last song" and retreating backstage while the audience chants, "One more song!"—only to emerge again triumphantly—is de rigueur in rock. While they may not have enough time to actually leave the stage and return for …
The Debut of PeelPeel's debut is an indie snob's dream, earning comparisons to Pavement, Stereolab, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others. Airplay continues from tastemaker stations KCRW, KEXP and WRAS. Band reveals that name is homage to legendary DJ. "If Richard Linklater ever documents …
Mojave3 members form new band The Loose SaluteFans of Fleetwood Mac, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, Wilco and Midlake tune in to debut album Tuned To Love. The Loose Salute came to life a couple years ago when Mojave3's Ian McCutcheon (drums & vocals) and …
"Umbrella Man" — Scott Albert JohnsonScott Albert Johnson has been a fixture in the Jackson music scene since he decided to come back home a few years ago after living all over the U.S. The harmonica virtuoso has played around town with local artists from …