The music of singer/songwriter Chantelle Tibbs spins moods like a spider weaving its web. There is a hypnotic effect on her new album Bicycle, one that threads its way across the whole record; the slow, gradually developing tracks are awash with atmosphere and quiet feelings. On the surface, the record is a flashback to the dreamy haze of Mazzy Star, especially on the sundown-lit tranquility of “Hollow” and the bright shimmer of “Covered in Me.” However, there are times…

Once again, it has proven valuable to hang out in Hunter. Last night we went bar hopping back and forth between Happy Cow and Riley’s, and I can’t remember how many times we crossed those railroad tracks. Between talking to friends, singing along to Gary Stewart on the jukebox, and sinking longnecks someone put an…

In the wonderful booklet that comes with Keep An Eye On The Sky, the most comprehensive compilation of the semiminal (though often overlooked) Big Star, there’s an in-depth article where Bob Mehr gathers comments from fans, friends and famous supporters of the group.

Among them there’s…