By eMusic Editorial Staff, eMusic ContributorIn an interview conducted in 2009, Kill Rock Stars founder Slim Moon described the label's roster as being comprised of "outsiders," saying, "[They were] doing things differently. I worked with a lot of bands who… more »

By Tobi Vail, eMusic ContributorI grew up with a rock 'n' roll mama. Even though my dad was the one who played in bands, it was my mom who saw the Beatles (twice!) and the Rolling Stones and Miles… more »

By Yancey Strickler, eMusic ContributorThough only one year separates Unwound's debut, Fake Train, and its follow-up, New Plastic Ideas, in those 12 months the band grew immeasurably as songwriters and arrangers. In many ways, New Plastic Ideas is the… more »

By Yancey Strickler, eMusic ContributorOn their debut album, Tumwater, Washington, trio Unwound play broad emotional strokes, not notes. In that sense, Fake Train, produced by Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Beat Happening), isn't all that far from ideological and geographical neighbors… more »