The News Review:

- Siren shows alternative to high-priced concerts
- The Gauntlet: Nine Inch Nails Metal News
- José González Q&A

Siren shows alternative to high-priced concerts
phillyBurbs.com – Sep 29, 2007
-based band played fairly standard melodic metal with far more self-seriousness than the previous act and suffered from an excess of guitar noise. The most noteworthy element was the use of dual vocals; guitarist Alexia Rodriguez’s voice was delicate but clear and contrasted sharply with Brandon Anderson’s tormented blistering screeches. Though the band boasted instrumental prowess their music lacked the inspiration and creativity so desperately needed in today’s metal scene. It was as always a satisfied crowd that left Siren that night a good show for an inexpensive ticket is hard to find.

The Gauntlet: Nine Inch Nails Metal News
thegauntlet.com – Sep 29, 2007
Something more challenging something new. I don’t want it to go stale. “The idea of five guys making music for two hours while it’s the culmination of fine-tuning over a lot of years has got to change. I want to whittle things down. Date: Sep 29 2007As Reported by: jason Tags:.

José González Q&A
SFStation.com – Sep 29, 2007
I decide to stick with the way I did the former record and continue exploring rhythms and arpeggios on my guitar and bring that to the future. SFS: How have your surroundings in Sweden and your Argentine heritage influenced the music that you create?JG: When I was growing up I listened to Latino music at home that was vocal. There was Silvio Rodriguez the Cuban singer and some Brazilian music. That interested me a lot and whenever I hear an old recording of a metal string guitar I get nostalgic. It’s cool because that is not the only music that inspired me. When I was a teenager I played in punk and hardcore bands and had lots of different kinds of influences. SFS: Can you tell me more about your punk-rock past?JG: When I was 14 I started playing bass in a punk band for a year.