By Jeff Kollath
Since 2007, ABX (Aaron Brant) and DJ STV SLV (Steve Reidell) have performed, mixed, and mashed as the Hood Internet. Based in Chicago, the duo began putting tracks on the web, but eventually began performing live at clubs around the city. 2009 saw ABX and STV SLV hit Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, and has [...]
7 Questions with DJ STV SLV of the Hood Internet
by jkollath12 on 20. Jan, 2010 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Concerts, Interviews
6 Questions with Sharon Van Etten
by uwmryan on 11. Jan, 2010 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Concerts, News
By Alex Schaaf
If you missed Sharon Van Etten’s 2009 release, Because I Was in Love, then you missed out on an album that got a lot of year-end nods. In addition to her own album, she contributed guest vocals to The Antlers’ Hospice, which landed at #9 on our list of favorite albums from [...]
5 Questions with We Became Actors
by jodifer on 06. Nov, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Concerts, News
By Jodi Root
There’s no question that Ryan is the go-to-guy for all things repping the Wisco music scene, and I like to think I know a thing or two about the Chicago vicinity, but it seems our Midwest sister metropolis Minneapolis seems to get left in the waste side time and time again. Up and [...]
5 Questions with MiniBoone
by jodifer on 02. Nov, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Concerts, News
By Jodi Root
Thinking it would be a wise idea to coincide a long overdue trip to NYC to visit some friends this past October along with discovering some cool new tunes, I worked my vaca days around CMJ. I gotta say, I’m either getting older or the party scene this year was severely affected by [...]
Roman Candle :: 5 Albums
by uwmryan on 26. Oct, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Contests, MP3s, News
I’ve dropped the ball on sharing the greatness of Roman Candle with you earlier. Their 2009 release Oh Tall Tree in the Ear has to be in consideration for most underrated album of the year. The Chapel Hill group carries the North Carolina torch from Whiskeytown to the present day with their own [...]
5 Questions with These United States
by uwmryan on 17. Aug, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Concerts, MP3s, News
The place to be tomorrow night is at Club Garibaldi in Bay View. We’ll be hosting a double bill with our friends at 91.7 WMSE that we’re extremely proud of. The double dose of rock and roll includes These United States and Eau Claire natives The Daredevil Christopher Wright. I caught [...]
Muzzle of Bees Interview :: The Low Anthem
by uwmryan on 01. Aug, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, MP3s, News
To say that I’m a fan of The Low Anthem would be an understatement. I’ve played Oh My God, Charlie Darwin more than any other album this year. If you’ve ever tuned into our podcast you are certainly familiar with our appreciation of this group. I had some time with Ben Knox [...]
Baby, They Told Us We Would Rise Again
by uwmryan on 16. Jul, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Contests, MP3s, News
I’ve given up in questioning why it takes me so long to get into certain bands. Sometimes I’m on top of things, sometimes I fall far behind. I’m cool with that. I’d been familiar, at least by name, of Bloodkin. I knew their sound would probably lend itself to a fan [...]
5 Questions with Handsome Furs
by jodifer on 12. Jun, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, MP3s, News
By Jodi Root
It’s no secret to anyone that I’m a huge fan of the Handsome Furs. I’ve checked them 3 times in the past 3 months alone, and I still can never get enough of their addictive, energetic dance party live action. This Canadian husband/wife duo brought their killer mad beats to Chicago’s Do the [...]
5 Questions with Jay Farrar / Son Volt
by uwmryan on 10. Jun, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, MP3s, News
I spoke with Jay Farrar of Son Volt about his upcoming album, American Central Dust, which drops July 7th on Rounder Records. It was an honor to be able to speak to someone whose music I’ve enjoyed so much for over a decade. If you consider yourself a Son Volt/Farrar fan, you’re going to [...]
5 Questions with Tim Easton
by uwmryan on 28. May, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Contests, MP3s, News
Tim Easton just released his new album, Porcupine via New West Records. The album is “a myriad of guitar riffs rooted in blues, country, rockabilly and campfire folk set the color for observational lyrics capturing life from the desert to the sea.” It’s been in heavy rotation of late, so we caught up [...]
5 Questions with The Wooden Birds
by uwmryan on 13. May, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, MP3s, News, We Like
One of my favorite records of the year was released yesterday. Do yourself a favor and place The Wooden Birds debut record Magnolia on your highly recommended by Muzzle of Bees list. I know you got one. It’s a record that arrives just as the weather is becoming perfect, and, if [...]
5 Questions with YACHT
by jodifer on 13. Apr, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, News
By Jodi Root
Last March was a CRAZY month packed full of new music. Two of my biggest nights involved Jona and Claire from YACHT; particularly their super fun dance party at Schuba’s, and then of course, getting my groove on coincidently alongside the duo during Kanye at SXSW. Way too much fun—noticing a trend here? [...]
5 Questions with The Thermals
by jodifer on 01. Apr, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Concerts, MP3s
By Jodi Root
I heart me The Thermals. I caught them this past March in Austin and was stoked to hear that their live performance is even stronger than their albums. This trio is loud and proud–rocking their addictive pop sound hard with actual instruments and musicians vs the latest synth drum machine trend of the [...]
5 Questions with Via Audio
by jodifer on 26. Mar, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Concerts, News, SXSW
By Jodi Root
The past week and a half has been jam packed of new music madness. Literally. Directly before I took off on my Austin adventure to SXSW, I got the privilege of discovering the Brooklyn based quartet known as Via Audio, as they wowed me with a super radical set opening up for YACHT [...]
Muzzle of Bees Interview :: Jason Anderson
by uwmryan on 18. Feb, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, MP3s, News
Jason Anderson records can transform any trying day into something manageable after only two tracks. That’s a Muzzle of Bees guarantee. His music has that special ability to transport you far away from distraction and get you back on your feet again. It’s a gift, and he’s blessed. I’m going to [...]
5 Questions with Pezzettino
by uwmryan on 09. Feb, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Concerts, MP3s, News
One of my favorite sounds coming out of Milwaukee these days comes via Margaret Stutt and her accordion under the name Pezzettino. If you’re in Madison, swing by The Frequency on Thursday, February 12th to see and hear for yourself. Many thanks to Margaret for answering our questions below and stick around for [...]
5 Questions with Jason Isbell
by uwmryan on 02. Feb, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, MP3s, News
Jason Isbell falls into the bucket of my favorite songwriters. From his contributions to the Drive-By Truckers to his solo material, it’s all diamonds to me. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit release their eponymous album on February 17th with a plethora of tour dates to follow. I caught up with Jason [...]
5 Questions with The Explorers Club
by uwmryan on 29. Jan, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, Concerts, MP3s, News
The Explorers Club are set to play a free show at UW’s Der Rathskeller on Saturday, February 28th. In case you missed our mention of them last year, go ahead and get to know Jason Brewer below with our continuing 5 Questions with Muzzle of Bees feature.
Could you lend some information on the recording [...]
5 Questions with Ben Nichols
by uwmryan on 21. Jan, 2009 in 5 Questions w/MoB, Albums, News
Frequent visitors will not be surprised in my proclamation that Lucero is one of my favorite bands. Earlier this month, Lucero’s Ben Nichols released The Last Pale Light In The West, a delightful acoustic ode to Cormac McCarthy’s book Blood Meridian. We’re thrilled to once again have Ben stop by for our 5 [...]
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