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2008 Stories by David A. Cobb

• Jad Fair

  published November 6, 2008

  As a founding member of oddball noise rockers Half Japanese, Jad Fair made a living off of his quirky music. His solo efforts over the years... More >>

• Spiritualized

  published September 25, 2008

  Jason Pierce had a rough 2005. Hospitalized and nearly dying, the British musician spent a lot of time tethered to machines and IVs (which... More >>

• The Octopus Project

  published August 28, 2008

  Austin's favorite foursome, the Octopus Project, has had a busy few years. After the success of its independently released second album, 2005's... More >>

• Riff Tiffs, Tontons, Fat Tony, Lisa's Sons

  published June 26, 2008

  All too often, local talent goes unnoticed by most Houstonians, so a big venue such as Warehouse Live hosting a slew of local bands is both a... More >>

• Flowers to Hide: Down the Stairs EP

  published June 5, 2008

  Since the Beatles, British rock bands have always held a certain mystique in the U.S. While it's no surprise that American bands keep churning... More >>

• Pelican, with Thrice and Circa Survive

  published April 17, 2008

  In no rock subgenre is the guitar solo more integral than in metal, and sounds unheard, you could be forgiven for thinking that "instrumental... More >>