By Christopher Garland, July 2008
A Perfect Place, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Mike Patton provided vocals to the shrieking demons that stalk the darkened post- evacuation New York in the Will Smith vehicle, I am Legend. This is a lovely addition to an already rather busy (Faith No More, Peeping Tom, and Fantomas) resume.
By Travis Fristoe, July 2008
Into Lake Griffy, Self-Released
Matt Tobey’s music is not for everyone. His solo albums are an earnest Daniel Johnston homage, and his voice is best described as man- child.
By Fred Sowder, July 2008
LP3, XL Recordings
Many may remember this New York duo from last year’s catchy instrumental college radio hit “Wildcat” as well as their visit to Gainesville at Common Grounds.
By Fred Sowder, July 2008
You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into, Almost Gold
Reading’s latest buzz band actually took their name from a line used in an episode of The Office. Growing up in the home to one of the UK’s biggest music festivals has done them well on their debut. Read the rest of this entry »
By Travis Fristoe, July 2008
Convertible, Plan-It-X South Records
In a better Florida, Pensacola’s This Bike is a Pipe Bomb would be awarded a lifetime- achievement grant. For unpretentious greatness. For using traditional instruments in a punk context to create Southern anthems as resounding as anything on Smithsonian Folkways. Read the rest of this entry »
By Fred Sowder, July 2008
Abre la Puerta, Self-released
As a native of Miami, any disc of salsa and meringue influence certainly brings back childhood memories, and this disc is certainly no exception.
By Allison Candreva, July 2008
With decent radio stations disappearing, music fans are forced to take their ears elsewhere. I’ve asked Grooveshark’s James Davis, vice president of communications, to list the top five places he thinks people are going for their music.
By Brooke Macke, July 2008
While ‘zines are celebrated in punky/anarchist/socially minded niches, they are lit worthy of wider notice and circulation. In town, the Civic Media Center has one of the largest ‘zine collections in the United States (if you believe Wikipedia) located at 1021 W. University Ave.
By Greg Turner, July 2008
This month we journey across the pacific, landing in Thailand to enjoy what is arguably the country’s most popular dish in the West, Pad Thai noodles. Pad Thai is a traditional, single-pot dish with as many variations as there are people cooking it (one variant I found even called for ketchup).
By Daniel Eddy, July 2008
Another summer of grotesque Florida heat, and here I am, a red wine lover and I’m already sweating jeroboams. What can we do beside stripping and imbibing directly in front of the air conditioning vent with our feet in a bucket of cold water? I know, nice image.
