Interview: Fiction Plane
Fiction PlaneBy David Chiu Joe Sumner, singer and bassist for the band Fiction Plane, might be one of those rare … Continue reading Interview: Fiction Plane
Live Review: Crowded House
Crowded HouseMasonic Lodge, NYCJuly 19, 2007By David Chiu Rock and roll reunions are usually a mixed bag with disappointing results. … Continue reading Live Review: Crowded House
Pictures: Lavender Diamond
Matador Records band Lavender Diamond, fronted by singer Becky Stark, at this year’s Village Voice Siren Festival in Coney Island. … Continue reading Pictures: Lavender Diamond
CD Review: Paul McCartney
Paul McCartneyMemory Almost FullHear MusicBy David Chiu Memory Almost Full is another reflective and mature offering from Paul McCarteny—upbeat and … Continue reading CD Review: Paul McCartney
CD Review: David Bowie
David BowieYoung AmericansThe Best of David Bowier 1980-1987VirginBy David Chiu After making a big splash as the sensational rock and … Continue reading CD Review: David Bowie
Interview: Brute Force
) Brute Force is the stage name of Stephen Friedland (center in the yellow shirt), a New York City singer, … Continue reading Interview: Brute Force
CD Review: ’80s British Gold
Various‘80s British GoldHip-O/UMEBy David Chiu Superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Prince may have dominated the ‘80s, … Continue reading CD Review: ’80s British Gold
CD Review: Soft Rock Gold
Various ArtistsSoft Rock GoldHip-O/UMEBy David Chiu Soft rock is for those who like their music not so abrasive and yet … Continue reading CD Review: Soft Rock Gold
CD Review: Pretenders
PretendersLearning to CrawlGet CloseSire/Real/RhinoBy David Chiu After the major loss of two members, Pretenders front woman Chrissie Hynde solderied on, … Continue reading CD Review: Pretenders
CD Review: Instant Karma
Various ArtistsInstant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save DarfurWarner Bros.By David Chiu John Lennon’s music and this Amnesty International … Continue reading CD Review: Instant Karma
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