Jake Weird (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Jeff Tweedy (frontman of Wilco). Emile Hirsch. Do you remember when I compared Jake Gyllenhaal with singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy here ? Actually, I just compared both's style more than their physical appearance (Jake doesn't look like Jeff at all). Seeing this recent cover of Emile Hirsch in GQ Style Italy: I think he's so similar to Wilco's lead in this picture!...
Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News , UK It finally looks like fun to be Jeff Tweedy (pictured). Over the years the Wilco frontman has rarely given it less than his all when the band rolls into town, but Wilco's career has been constantly beset by the kinds of problems that make touring less a grind and more an insurmountable struggle. Migraines and painkiller addiction, dental problems...
Line Out (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
Son Volt (Neumos) Jay Farrar's musical career is an ongoing search for the balance between the traditional and contemporary. With Uncle Tupelo, Farrar was the old-timey counterpoint to Jeff Tweedy's punk predilection. With his solo work, he's immersed his humble songwriting in unorthodox textures and production techniques. With Son Volt, he's amplified his craft and allowed his backing...
Consequence of Sound (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
The latest edition of Beck ’s “Record Club” sees the acclaimed musician teaming up with the equally acclaimed Wilco, Feist, and Jamie Lidell for a complete cover of Skip Spencer’s 1969 gem Oar . The latest video to surface from the project comes in the form of Beck and friend’s cover of “Margaret-Tiger Rug”, which is the first to hear Mr. Jeff Tweedy handle lead vocals. So, if you needed...
Bad Idea Blue Jeans (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... I learned about Cline's solo work, the more surprised I was that he would ever cross paths with Jeff Tweedy in the first place. But then again, his timing at joining the band makes sense considering when Tweedy started his working relationship with fellow man-of-noise Jim O'Rourke. At this point, I'd love to see Cline's stylistic strengths utilized a bit more on the next Wilco...
Bad Idea Blue Jeans (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... thousands of times, including Greg Kot's band biography and Chuck Klosterman's Esquire profile of Jeff Tweedy. Surprisingly, Tweedy himself seems to have the best read on what the nonsensical comparison actually means : "The label of 'American Radiohead' is critical shorthand for 'I don't know what to tell you its like, but trust me you'll like it'." Self-awareness...
Dallas Observer | Complete Issue (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
When Uncle Tupelo called it quits way back in 1994, few could have predicted the career paths of the band's two major, alt-country gurus, Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy. Soon after the band's breakup, Tweedy started Wilco, and Farrar formed Son Volt. Both bands released stellar debut albums, ...
Popdose (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
... gravitate to and others you’ll likely jump over. I’m still at odds with the inclusion of the Jeff Tweedy track “You Never Know,” as this version is virtually identical to the version on the latest Wilco album (titled Wilco (The Album) .) It’s a good song and a standout on the Wilco release with its not-so-subtle hat tip to George Harrison, but it’s really just filler here. If you...
kingblind (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
While Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar have had their share of differences since the acrimonious breakup of Uncle Tupelo, at least they now have one rather remarkable thing in common -- they've both had the opportunity to collaborate with a noted American writer who happened to be dead. In 1998, Tweedy's group Wilco joined forces with Billy Bragg on the album Mermaid Avenue, in which...
mel.opho.be (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... Withers records and on songs like “Express Yourself” and “I Will Survive.” Jeff Tweedy’s son Spencer played played additional drums. Also, Brian Lebarton, from the last two Record Club sessions is back. First song from the record ("Little Hands") is above and if you want to hear more from this album or the other two record club albums ( Songs...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Where you been?" responds an amused Jeff Tweedy to a punter's call to "play the hits", midway through Wednesday's show at the Forum. "These are the hits!"
prefixmag (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... Realism will be released on Nonesuch Records, home to such artists as Brian Eno, Laura Veirs, Jeff Tweedy and Philip Glass. Here is the track list: 01 You Must Be Out of Your Mind 02 Interlude 03 We Are Having a Hootenanny 04 I Don’t Know What to Say 05 The Dolls’ Tea Party 06 Everything Is One Big Christmas Tree 07 Walk a Lonely Road 08 Always Already Gone 09 Seduced...
Bad Idea Blue Jeans (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
... days. And yes, it's also true that other surface highlights of the film are the arguments between Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett, culminating with Bennett's bitter departure from the band. But the soul of the film is Bennett and Tweedy showcasing how they collaborated to come up with arrangements that neither would never achieve afterward without the other. The output that the...
HarbourLiving.ca (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
For the past 15 years, Chicago’s WILCO have survived multiple record labels and line up shuffles to emerge as one of America’s most cherished musical acts. Since Jeff Tweedy assembled the group in 1994, they have released seven studio albums and have won two Grammy Awards (2004).Renowned for their fierce live performances, WILCO have played hundreds of concerts and festivals, the world...
Allie Is Wired (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... Got You” 7. “Heartaches by the Number” (w/ Elvis Costello) 8. “500 Miles” 9. “Long Black Veil” (w/ Jeff Tweedy) 10. “Silver Wings” (w/ Rufus Wainwright) 11. “Girl From the North Country” 12. “Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow” This would make an awesome Christmas gift! Get on it! To enter, just leave us a comment along with a valid email address. That’s it. You could be wrapping this...
