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Chicago garage-punksters The Orwells is an energetic group that has been playing together since the 9th grade. Just barely out of high school, the band has already achieved considerable acclaim thanks to their 2012 debut “Remember When.” The Eagle’s Alejandro Alvarez sat down with The Orwells to uncover talk about their new tour, their hopes for the future and their view on living the life of rockers as teenagers.
“Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” is a wild ride of daredevil stunts and disgusting pranks, but this movie is a distinct departure from the style of the group’s previous films.
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Oregon-based Blitzen Trapper stopped at the Black Cat on Sept. 27, bringing that energetic guitar and banjo-powered sound that has earned them a name in the music scene.
San Francisco-based indie rock duo The Dodos, consisting of singer-songwriter Meric Long and drummer Logan Kroeber, are riling up fans and critics everywhere through rhythmic, energetic music with an eclectic feel. Now on a worldwide tour to promote their latest album “Carrier,” Logan sits down with The Eagle for a chat about his history, the passing of a former band member, the origin of the band’s unique style and his love for Prince.
Blitzen Trapper is an experimental country-rock band based in Portland, Oregon. Now back on the road to promote their new studio album “VII,” frontman Eric Earley catches up with The Eagle to talk about the new record, what inspires him, and about a curious run-in with one rather suicidal local.
Keith Urban- Fuse Country star and “American Idol” judge Keith Urban treads a fine line between traditional country and modern pop on his eighth studio album “Fuse.” The album’s eclectic sound reflects contributions from producers as diverse as pop prince Max Martin, country stalwart Dan Huff and rocker Butch Walker. “Fuse” is somewhat disorganized but largely enjoyable, with Urban particularly excelling on the sentimental songs that bigger country stars like Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan regularly struggle with. In fact, Urban is very much an antidote to the faux-rough aesthetic of the genre’s dominant male stars. As duds like “Love’s Poster Child” and “Good Thing” demonstrate, he’s more believable as a heartthrob than a horndog. Perhaps Urban works best with a foil: duets with Eric Church and Miranda Lambert represent album highlights. RIYL: Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton – Mark Lieberman
Correction appended After a summer of long-anticipated album releases and even some surprise ones (“Magna Carta Holy Grail,” anyone?), artists from all genres have begun putting out albums early in the fall to help transition into cooler weather. After all, autumn is a time for change, whether it’s a moodier sound or a more mature image. Check out the albums below, and maybe you’ll make a change to your playlists as well.