Reuters - Playwright Neil LaBute loves to push audiences' buttons, never shying away from explosive themes, particularly in exploring male-female relationships. In the scribe's best works, such as the film "In the Company of Men" and the play "Fat Pig," this approach has paid off with profound yet disturbing insights into gender politics.
Right from the start, it's clear that Gorilla Manor is a special album. The harmonies grab hold immediately, but there's also a gentleness to the singing. These aren't knockout vocals, but they're sweet, and they serve Local Natives' swaying, graceful songs just right. Hear Gorilla Manor in its entirety for the week leading up to its release.» E-Mail This » Add ...
New music from Holland is always good news. But today's revelations are great news. Not only is the veteran bassist and composer announcing a new album, Pathways, with a new band, the Dave Holland Octet — he's also launching a new Web site built with the direct-to-fan platform Topspin.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Saxophonist John Ellis is not a football fan. But he does love New Orleans — he lived there for five years, and still works with musicians from the city. And last night, when he finally grasped that the New Orleans Saints had won the Super Bowl, he cried.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
I know that at least a few of you watched Super Bowl XLIV. I know that, because 106 million people watched yesterday's game, which makes it the most-watched telecast ever. Perhaps you tuned in to see if New Orleans might finally get its due — not ju...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
After the show — the star-studded, 40th anniversary celebration of the venue she and her late husband had founded — had ended, Dame Cleo Laine broke the news of the death of British jazz icon Johnny Dankworth.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
