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Shorties (Jeff Tweedy, Best Albums of 2009, and more)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:03:37 +0100

In the New York Times magazine, David Carr profiles Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. After Mr. Tweedy formed Wilco, he found himself split between being the guy who worshiped rock music and the one on the stage. “I wish I was...... (

Book Review - The Vinyl Countdown by Travis Elborough

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:04:00 +0100

In this series at Largehearted Boy, guest contributors review music books. Josh Spilker is the mastermind behind the indie music and literature blog Deckfight. Josh Spilker of Deckfight reviews Travis Elborough's book, The Vinyl Countdown: The Album from LP...... (

Shorties (John Vanderslice, Frank Black, and more)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:05:00 +0100

American Songwriter profiles singer-songwriter John Vanderslice. Frank Black talks to See. “Yeah — I think those Catholics records have some integrity to them. Now people might say, ‘Oh yeah, those Frank Black and the Catholics albums were great,’ but at...... (

Wilco | Wilco (The Album)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:53:00 +0100

Hold your horses kiddos! Jeff Tweedy and company have returned once again with a another new album from the band that many listeners and critics alike consider the iconoclastic American group of the last fifteen years. ... (

WILCO the Album Out, New Tour Dates Added

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:58:00 +0100

MUSIC NEWS - Wilco has just announced added dates to their current tour plans (see itinerary below) on the day of the release new music from the band; their newest album, WILCO - THE ALBUM (out via Nonesuch Records). The...... (

WILCO the Album Out, New Tour Dates Added

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:58:00 +0100

Try It Before You Buy It (June 30th, 2009 Music Releases)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:49:00 +0100

Try It Before You Buy It features free and legal mp3 downloads and full album streams from this week's music releases: Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session (remastered) full album stream All Smiles: Oh For The Getting and...... (

Shorties (Femi Kuti, Wilco, and more)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:00 +0100

Decider Chicago interviews Femi Kuti. Paste has turned over its website to Wilco coverage today (in honor of the release of Wilco (The Album). Features include their five favorite nonsensical Wilco lyrics. Yesterday's updates to the 2009 Bonnaroo music festival...... (

Wilco - 'Wilco (The Album)'

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:15:00 +0100

The fact that Chicago rock veterans Wilco named their seventh studio record simply _Wilco (The Album)_ is telling. While previous releases - such as 2004’s _A Ghost Is Born_, 2002’s widely- renowned _Yankee Hotel Foxtrot_ and 1999’s _Summerteeth_ – established singer/guit

Steve Earle and Wilco News

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:41:00 +0100

PasteMagazine.com reviews the new release by ex-Band member Levon Helm Electric Dirt. Steve Earle headed back to his native Lone Star Sate to play a show at the Sounds of Texas Music Series in Conroe, Texas. Shout out to my friends, Kevin and Lisa from Memphis TN. I met these f

This Week's Interesting Music Releases (June 30th, 2009)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:55:00 +0100

Wilco's Wilco (The Album) heads up a typically slow summer release week, with new discs by Moby (Wait for Me) and Bjork (Voltaic) also in stores tomorrow. Other than the new Wilco album on vinyl, new Spoon EP and...... (

New Releases: June 30

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:22:00 +0100

Aren’t you glad you have a resource like us to filter out all the crap that’s released each week by the music industry? If you think I’m being sarcastic about something on our list, it's a safe bet to just assume that I am. This week seems to be all about re-issues and bo

Biography Wilco

Wilco is an American rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. The other current members are guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalists Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released six studio albums, a live double album, and three collaborations: two with Billy Bragg, and one with The Minus 5. Wilco's music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles, including Bill Fay and Television, and has in turn influenced music by a number of modern alternative rock acts. The band continued in the alternative country of Uncle Tupelo on its debut album A.M. (1995), but has since introduced more experimental aspects to their music, including elements