Month: June 2006

Smaktones

Interviews

Kyrby Raine speaks to veteran session musician and entrepreneur Billy Trudel. the man who may soon be known as the Phil Spector of ringtones.

Ill Niño

Event Reviews

Ill Niño’s “One Nation Undivided Tour” disturbed Orlando just after supper on a quiet Mother’s Day evening at Downtown Disney. Jen Cray arrived fashionably late for the night’s metal festivities.

Letters of Marcel Proust

Print Reviews

Isn’t everything we need to know about Proust in his cycle In Search of Lost Time? Not by a long shot. Eric J. Iannelli finds that the correspondence in the newly reissued Letters of Marcel Proust offers a great way to separate the man from his work.

Glen Phillips

Interviews

Andrew Ellis speaks to former Toad The Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips as he gears up for the release of his new solo record and the brief reunion of his old band.

Pretty Girls Make Graves

Event Reviews

Pretty Girls Make Graves , along with The Joggers and Giant Drag, give Orlando an early bird special. Jen Cray indulges.

Josh Berger of Omnisoul

Interviews

From the dormroom to the stage, Delaware’s own Omnisoul are preparing to release their first CD. Brittany Sturges reckons you should prepare to make them your favorite band.

The Underachiever’s Manifesto

Print Reviews

Dream the possible dream! Go the extra millimeter! The stars? Reach for the popcorn bowl instead. If you’ve lowered your expectations and still have trouble meeting them, this how-not-to guide to achievement is a must-read. Better yet, ease back into that familiar-looking groove on the couch and let Carl F Gauze sum it up in three easy-to-swallow paragraphs.

Beyond The Metro: Terri Nunn

Interviews

An interview with Berlin vocalist Terri Nunn finds Gail Worley learning the truth behind the VH1 soundbite, apricot brandy, and career advice from your mom.

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Screen Reviews

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The Shootist

The Shootist

Screen Reviews

John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.