PopWreckoning (Free subscription) | yesterday
Atlanta’s The Modern Society was formed three years ago by front man Woody Brown and lead guitarist Tyler Bence over shared musical passions. The two had first met while playing in different area bands and when they joined up, they immediately began finishing each other’s songs. Bence knew Chris Martin (not that one) and Thomas Carter [...]
Spatula Forum (Free subscription) | 22/11/2008
When it all began, The Replacements didn't aspire to be the voice of a generation, or anything much at all, really, other than a kick-ass rock 'n' roll band. But singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg and his mates -- guitarist Bob Stinson, bass Tommy Stinson , drummer Chris Mars -- were a little too talented to just tear it up in bars and dives forever, and the Replacements evolved into one...
Culture Bully (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
... use the universities high-8 cameras and set up in-person interviews with my musical idols such as Chris Mars from The Replacements, Uncle Tupelo, Gigolo Aunts, Frank Black and Green Day. That experience opened many doors for me. Once graduated from college, I was immediately able to work in the field of my choice thanks to the background and education my university classes provided...
