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Matthew Sweet

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    The Bangles' Vicki Peterson Talks Breaking Up, Getting Back Together and Singing in the Nude

    Although The Bangles started out as an indie pop band associated with Los Angeles' Paisley Underground scene in the early 1980's, it didn't take the band long to make major commercial inroads. By the mid 80's, the band had released two huge singles, Prince's "Manic Monday" and the almost novelty ... More >>

  • Music

    January 28, 2010

    Is Midlake's The Courage of Others the Most Important Record Ever to Come Out of Denton? Possibly.

    Although The Bangles started out as an indie pop band associated with Los Angeles' Paisley Underground scene in the early 1980's, it didn't take the band long to make major commercial inroads. By the mid 80's, the band had released two huge singles, Prince's "Manic Monday" and the almost novelty ... More >>

  • Music

    July 23, 2009

    Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs

    Under the Covers, Vol. 2 (Shout Factory)

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Bonus MP3: Fate Lions -- "Astronaut"

    Local combo Fate Lions has been around since 2007 in various incarnations, evolving from a rather pedestrian alt-country outfit to far more pleasing new wave/pop unit. Led by songwriter and front man Jason Manriquez, the band has solidified enough to record a full-length debut, Good Enough For You, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Gig Alert: Richard Lloyd Tonight Friday Night at Dada

    Editor's Note: Apologies for the mix-up on the date for this show. It's Friday, for real.Renowned as a member of the legendary art/punk band Television, guitarist Richard Lloyd has spent the decades since that band's demise as an able sideman for folks like John Doe and Matthew Sweet. Television has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Radio, Radio: Ayo Says Adios, While We Look at Just What Passes for "Quality Rock"

    Two follow-ups in this particular radio round-up. First, I exchanged a few messages with Alan Ayo via Facebook, and the long and short of it is, he's not at all upset that Clear Channel gave him his walking papers yesterday. Writes the former midday host and music director at KDGE-FM:I'm feeling rat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Tonight: Lucinda Williams Listening Party At The Double Wide

    Two follow-ups in this particular radio round-up. First, I exchanged a few messages with Alan Ayo via Facebook, and the long and short of it is, he's not at all upset that Clear Channel gave him his walking papers yesterday. Writes the former midday host and music director at KDGE-FM:I'm feeling rat ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    November 15, 2007

    Shred Cred

    You wanted the best — you get the best: Guitar Hero III

  • Home Entertainment

    November 23, 2006

    Encore Performance

    Don't fret. Guitar Hero II kills the opening act.

  • Music

    May 26, 2005

    The Foxymorons

    Hesitation Eyes (Heatstroke)

  • Music

    November 4, 2004

    Matthew Sweet

    Living Things (Superdeformed/RCAM)

  • Music

    November 13, 2003

    For the Birds

    The Jayhawks saved plenty for a Rainy Day

  • Music

    May 2, 2002
  • Music

    October 4, 2001

    Various Artists

    Brand New Boots and Panties (Gold Circle Records) / Listen to What the Man Said (Oglio Records)

  • Calendar

    June 28, 2001

    God Only Knows Why

    There's much to learn -- and forget -- about TNT's All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson

  • Music

    June 7, 2001

    Scene, Heard

    KRBV's change in format causes barely a ripple in the airwaves

  • Music

    June 1, 2000

    Critics' Picks

    Veruca Salt

  • Music

    January 27, 2000

    Out There

    Michael Penn

  • Music

    November 25, 1999

    Oh, Mann

    Three years and one bad record deal later, Aimee Mann returns -- with two wonderful records

  • Music

    November 4, 1999

    Scene, heard

    Barley House crams it in with Gramfest; Gypsy Tea Room swings; Curtain Club opens nationwide; Liquid Lounge keeps it real

  • Music

    October 21, 1999

    Matthew Sweet

    Barley House crams it in with Gramfest; Gypsy Tea Room swings; Curtain Club opens nationwide; Liquid Lounge keeps it real

  • Music

    July 9, 1998

    Run its Course

    A decade later, Course of Empire utters its last words

  • Music

    May 28, 1998

    Sound ideas

    Mitchell Froom provided the sonic boom behind some of the '90s' best records

  • News

    April 30, 1998

    1998 Dallas Observer Music Awards Nominees

    Mitchell Froom provided the sonic boom behind some of the '90s' best records

  • Music

    April 2, 1998

    Out Here

    Mitchell Froom provided the sonic boom behind some of the '90s' best records

  • Music

    April 17, 1997

    Out Here

    Mitchell Froom provided the sonic boom behind some of the '90s' best records

  • Music

    May 2, 1996

    Bass player for mayor

    Ex-Killbilly member Richard Hunter runs for Fort Worth office--no, seriously

  • Music

    December 28, 1995

    Who gives a Hootie?

    Farewell to 1995, a year in music we'd rather forget

  • Music

    October 26, 1995

    Saturday hangover

    The Toadies, the Daisy, and the Rev join tribute to Cartoons' Greatest Hits

  • Music

    March 9, 1995

    Roadshows

    The Toadies, the Daisy, and the Rev join tribute to Cartoons' Greatest Hits

  • Music

    January 5, 1995

    Chocolate and cheese

    1994 wasn't The Year of Anything--except great music

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