world Archive
15 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October #2: The Residents, Beck, Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty, The Record Company
Wow. This time around we have two major, major live acts, one of whom has never played Asheville before, and a world-class duo, half of which is based in Asheville, […]
18 Sep 2026
Phil Manzanera: Roxy, Rock en en Español y Mucho Más (Part 3 of 3)
Continued from Part Two… Bill Kopp: Something else I learned from the book: there was originally going to be a group with you, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Were you […]
17 Sep 2026
Phil Manzanera: Roxy, Rock en en Español y Mucho Más (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One… Bill Kopp: Each time that Roxy got back together, based on what you wrote in your book, it seemed that Eno was extended at least a […]
16 Sep 2026
Phil Manzanera: Roxy, Rock en en Español y Mucho Más (Part 1 of 3)
Portions of this interview were published previously on The Tonearm. While he’s best known as the innovative guitarist with Roxy Music, Phil Manzanera’s musical endeavors have long extended far beyond […]
14 Aug 2026
30 Days Out, August 2026 #2: Aché Tropical, Santiago y Los Gatos, Elder, Little Feat
Two local acts (three, actually) and two nationally-touring bands, the latter of which is taking a well-deserved victory lap. Those are among the highlights of live music in and around […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: Alf Jetzer – Unfolding
Based in Switzerland, Alf Jetzer makes atmospheric music with elements of worldbeat, ambient and trance, all informed by classical and pop textures. His sound paintings are more impressionistic than melodic, […]
07 Jul 2026
Min Xiao-Fen’s ‘Boundless’ Musical Adventure
An edited version of this interview first appeared in The Tonearm. Bridging East and West in a novel way, one of the world’s foremost exponents of the Chinese pipa has […]
03 Jul 2026
Mongolian Rock: The Real Hu (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… Do you find that the Hu’s messages come through in the music even though many listeners don’t understand the words? There are so many fans who […]
02 Jul 2026
Mongolian Rock: The Real Hu (Part 1 of 2)
One of music’s most unlikely genre mashups is also one of its most fascinating and compelling. Coined “hunnu rock,” the combining of traditional folk music of Mongolia with modern hard […]
26 May 2026
¡Viva Cuba! Part One: Albita
An edited version of this feature was first published in SPIN. Albita (Rodríguez) is a Latin music superstar. Recipient of 14 Grammy or Latin Grammy nominations (with one win to […]