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Monday, April 22, 2013
Stream this Ish: April 19 issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 10:18 AM
This week in CP:
—The Joy Formidable finds its sound on its new album Wolf's Law
The Joy Formidable- This Ladder is Ours
—Critics' Picks including Dinner and a Suit, Generationals, Betty Lavette and Lovely Little Girls
Dinner and a Suit
Generationals- Put a Light On
Bettye Lavette
Lovely Little Girls- Undulate
Monday, April 15, 2013
Stream This Ish: April 10 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:43 AM
This week in CP:
—RZA of the Wu-Tang clan talks about his ties to Pittsburgh and Steubenville, and Iceage explains their new album in our Music Features.
RZA and The Black Keys — Baddest Man Alive
Iceage — Coalition
—Reviews of new albums from Jasiri X and Pointillists.
Jasiri X ft. Brother Ali — The Pillars
The Pointillists — Masonry and Other Lost Arts
—Critics' Picks featuring Last Good Tooth, Baby Dee and Little Annie, and Joey Bada$$!
Last Good Tooth — Long Journey
Baby Dee and Little Annie — State of Grace
Joey Bada$$ — Waves
Friday, April 5, 2013
Stream This Ish: April 3 edition
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM
This week in CP:
—Musician and former member of The Monkees Mike Nesmith talks about his ongoing projects and work with MTV, and Sean Bonnette of Andrew Jackson Jihad elaborates on his position as the Michael Jordan of Netflix in our Music Features.
The Monkees
Andrew Jackson Jihad
—Our weekly Critics' Picks featuring Purity Ring, John Scofield, and Zola Jesus.
Purity Ring
John Scofield
Zola Jesus
Friday, March 29, 2013
Stream This Ish: March 27 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 10:56 AM
This week in CP:
—We lament the closing of Shadow Lounge, one of Pittsburgh's most important and influential venues. Their legacy series will feature local artists including Phat Man Dee, Mega Def, and Jasiri X.
Phat Man Dee
Mega Def
Jasiri X
—Our Local Beat segment looks at NOISE, an event that will feature White Wives and The Wakening.
White Wives
The Wakening
—Critics' Picks featuring Brokeback, Smooth Tutors, Kevin Bowe, Grizzly Bear, Boats, Chuck Ragan, and Dave Hause!
Brokeback
Smooth Tutors
Kevin Bowe
Grizzly Bear
Boats
Chuck Ragan
Dave Hause
Have a great weekend everybody!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Stream This Ish: March 13 Edition
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 10:37 AM
This week in CP:
—Ray Dawn goes from law student to hip-hop lyricist in our Music Feature
Ray Dawn
—Coverage of the slew of local artists, including Donora, who are representing the Steel City at SxSW.
Donora
—Homeless Gospel Choir's plans to make a documentary about his one man DIY music operation.
—Mark Dignam, Tyler the Creator, Perpetuum Jazzile, Kate Nash, and Trust all make it into our Critics' Picks.
Mark Dignam
Tyler the Creator
Perpetuum Jazille
Trust
Kate Nash
Friday, March 8, 2013
Stream This Ish: March 6 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:17 AM
This week in CP:
—Local bands Red Western and Grand Piano team up for a split vinyl LP.
—Brooke Annibale comes home for the release of her new EP, Words in your Eyes .
—Write ups of hip-hop phenom A$AP Rocky and the glam-rock inspiration for Deathfix's new album in our Critics' Picks.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Stream This Ish: February 27 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM
This week in CP:
— We examine the outsider career of Steve Kimock in our Music Features.
— Jessica Numsuwankijkul of Heliotropes goes On the Record to talk about Crackerbarrel, Touring, and Twin Peaks.
—A look at Shiny Toy Guns, perplexing minimalist Arnold Dreyblatt, and frat-boy favorite Hoodie Allen in our Critics' Picks.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Stream This Ish: February 20 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 3:37 PM
This week in CP:
— Andy Mulkerin writes about Mac Miller, Lord Finesse, and the future of mixtapes in hip-hop.
— A closer look at Ex Cops' new album in our Music Features.
— Devin Miles' move away from the production board to the microphone in our Local Beat
— Critics picks featuring Jenny Dalton, Murder By Death, and Code Orange Kids.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Stream This Ish: February 13 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM
This week in CP:
— Profiles of unconventional folk-writer Saul Conrad and Chicago jazz outfit Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in our Music Features.
—Steelesque strange trip to Southern Rock success via a U.K. label in our Local Beat
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—Critics' picks featuring Jandek and Bad Books.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Stream This Ish: February 5 Issue
Posted by John Lavanga on Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:58 AM
This week in CP:
—Aaron Jentzen examines the comic mythology of Coheed and Cambria, as well as Caleb Pogyor's Terra EP.
Coheed and Cambria
Caleb Pogyor
—An interview with Reid Paley of Paley and Francis.
Reid Paley
—Of course, our Critics' Picks.
Frontier Ruckus
Matisyahu
