rawk Archive
24 Dec 2023
Take 5: Gregg Alexander
New Radicals’ 1998 single “You Get What You Give” was a major hit in three countries (U.S. #36, Canada #1, UK #5), and it charted in several others. Led by […]
21 Dec 2023
Album Review: The Small Square – Ours & Others
In practice, supergroups tend either to showcase something greater than the sum of their parts, or (more often) they’re uninspired, failing to capture the qualities that brought fame to each […]
19 Dec 2023
Album Review: The Lunar Laugh – In the Black
By this point in our shared musical journey, gentle reader, you’ve likely discerned that the Big Stir label is a trademark of quality. Co-helmed by the passionate, dedicated and hard-working […]
15 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #2: Russ Wilson, Somewhat Petty, Asheville Symphony, Moon Hooch
Holiday shows (mostly), local artists, mostly. ‘Tis the season! Artist: Russ Wilson Venue: Highland Brewing Date: Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Door: $25 A longtime fixture on the WNC music […]
09 Dec 2023
Take Five: Classic Singles from The Romantics
With their signature sound – a deft blend of hard-edged, primal rock and roll and strong pop values – The Romantics were exemplars of the best 1980s tuneful, uptempo rock. […]
02 Dec 2023
Take Five: Randy Bachman
Guitarist, singer and songwriter Randy Bachman has had a varied and illustrious career. Still going strong as he celebrated his 80th birthday last month (September 27), Bachman recently reunited with […]
01 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #1: Toubab Krewe, Bask, Chloe and Leah, Blue Rags
Here at 30 Days Out, I spotlight some of the best live music coming through Asheville. This time of year is extra-special in many ways, not least because local-based touring […]
24 Nov 2023
Jon Auer: The Musoscribe Interview, Pt. 5 of 5
Continued from Part Four… In the final part of my wide-ranging conversation with Big Star, we explore what the late Alex Chilton was like as a person, and learn about […]
23 Nov 2023
Jon Auer: The Musoscribe Interview, Pt. 4 of 5
Continued from Part Three… In the fourth part of my conversation with Jon Auer, we dig deep into history and learn the story of how he discovered the music of […]
22 Nov 2023
Jon Auer: The Musoscribe Interview, Pt. 3 of 5
Continued from Part Two… In Part Three of my conversation with Jon Auer, we discuss the appeal of house concerts like the one he did in Asheville. – bk BILL […]