Susanna Hoff’s iPod Shuffle Nov 13, 2009
Ageless lead Bangle Susanna Hoffs plays the Regent Theatre in Arlington tonight with another master of pop, Matthew Sweet. As Sid n Susie, they ve recorded two CDs of cover songs, the first featuring 60s faves and the most recent focused on the 1970s. (Boston Globe)
Indie Music Hidden Gems Nov 1, 2009
Two Great Under-the-Radar Alternative Rock Albums. Bettie Serveert's "Bare Stripped Naked" and The Owls' "Daughers and Suns" are worth a second listen as alternative rock albums become more accessible to music lovers. (Suite101.com)
A hidden message from our sponsors Sep 13, 2009
Matthew Sweet, of Radio 4's Film Programme is similarly philosophical. "If you go with the knowledge of why it was made, that's still better than going to see Bean and finding it's an advert for Mth those sweets in every scene. "Nearly every major Hollywood film has a product placement arrangement: it was there at the roots of cinema and the beginning of mass popular fiction. (BBC News -- UK)
Police Beat: Aug. 16, 2009 Aug 16, 2009
Aug. 6, Fish Creek: Matthew Sweet, 32, Wasilla, cited for retaining silver salmon in closed waters. Aug. 6: Viktor Afonenko, 25, Wasilla, cited for retaining silver salmon in closed waters. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Rock Music for Cool Babies, Toddler... Aug 4, 2009
"For The Kids Too" Featuring Jason Mraz, Lisa Loeb and Matthew Sweet with another fun mix. Putumayo Kids Cds Putumayo Kids is the children s and educational division of Putumayo World Music. (Suite101.com)
THE PLAYLIST: Levon Helm, Beastie Boys, Elvis Aug 4, 2009
Hello It's Me Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs. Todd Rundgren surely must smile as this power pop duo mines '70s gold with their second collection of cover songs. (USA Today -- Life)
Sweet, Hoffs Go Under 'Covers' For '70s Fun Jul 22, 2009
Factory ImageMatthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs. For Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, recording some of the most memorable songs of the 1960s in 2006 wasn't enough to fulfill their rock 'n' roll fantasies, so they've decided to go back under the covers for some more musical fun ... Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs. (Click2Houston, TX)
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, 'Under the Covers Vol. 2' Jul 20, 2009
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, 'Under the Covers Vol. 2 ... RockMatthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs Under the Covers Vol. 2Shout ... If their first Under the Covers album was about paying tribute to their 1960s forebears and heroes, then Vol. 2 catches Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs moving into the 70s and hitting their sweet spots, the songs that washed over them from the radio and their turntables during the years their musical sensibilities were being shaped. (Boston Globe)
Best bets: G-Force captures viewers hearts Jul 20, 2009
Former Bangles singer Susanna Hoffs has re-teamed with pal Matthew Sweet for Under the Covers, Vol. 2. This second collection of cover songs features tunes from Big Star, John Lennon, Rod Stewart and even Carly Simon the duo, who call themselves Sid & Sue, cover Simons Youre So Vain. (MSNBC -- News)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Jun 18, 2009
Music by: The Jayhawks, and Matthew Sweet & Suzanna Hoffs. Movies: "Food, Inc.," "The Proposal". (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
The Bridges living in perfect harmony Jun 4, 2009
The Bridges' major-label debut, 2008's "Limits of the Sky," has an interesting Athens connection in that it was produced by former resident Matthew Sweet. Sweet provided the band - whose members range in age from 18-24 - with plenty of useful support throughout the recording of the album. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Paste Calls for Donations Jun 2, 2009
In exchange for their support, Paste offered readers exclusive tracks available on its website from over 120 participating artists, including The Decemberists, She & Him, Neko Case, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls and Matthew Sweet. Editors also held random drawings that awarded donors signed R.E.M. posters and an ocean-view cabin on 2010's Cayamo cruise. (Suite101.com)
Where Are Those '90s Artists Now? (Don't Go There!) Jun 1, 2009
Where Are Those '90s Artists Now. Where Are Those '90s Artists Now. (Fox News)
San Diego Fans To Get Exclusive Preview Of New Artists, Music At NARM@Night Showcases May 27, 2009
Tuesday, June 9: Clips, Matthew Sweet na Hoffs, Rhett Miller, Rootbeer, Kydd Trell, DJ Davey Rockit. NARM President Jim Donio says, NARM may not be known to music consumers, but the music industry knows our Convention as the premier venue to discover new artists and new music for retail buyers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Paste' magazine raises $166,000 in reader donations May 23, 2009
Donors get exclusive tracks from artists including the Indigo Girls, Josh Rouse, Matthew Sweet and The Decemberists. Paste has a circulation of 205,000 but says it draws nearly 1 million online viewers a month. (USA Today -- Life)
Paste magazine solicits donations to stay afloat May 15, 2009
In exchange for a donation, the magazine is doing what it does best: giving out exclusive, rare tracks donated by artists like the Indigo Girls, Josh , Matthew Sweet, and The Decemberists. "We've just seen so many magazines go under," Jackson said in a telephone interview from his office in Decatur. (Boston Globe)
3 plays to premiere at new Berkeley Rep season Mar 24, 2009
Artistic Director Tony Taccone is expected to announce five of the seven plays in the Rep's 2009-10 season today, including world premieres by Kron, Iizuka and singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet. Two of those premieres will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Les Waters who, it was announced last week, is taking the Rep's most recent world premiere, Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)," to Broadway in the fall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
