(2/17/09): Many have enjoyed the brilliance of Weezer, with their quirky mannerisms and catchy pop melodies. Now eclectic indie-pop artist, Dylan Connor, looks to pay the ultimate fan tribute as he releases his Almost Green Album, a cover of Weezer's Green Album in its entirety... more
(1/24/09): Ahh yes, the soothingly caramel-like tones of Dylan Connor, creating a panoramic view with story-like lyrics and a gentle voice. The nonchalant guitar strumming sways too and fro, like a breeze moving a fir tree. This wee acoustic, power popping Bob Dylan -loving Ben Folds- alike has created the debut album "Breakaway Republic"... more
(1/21/09): Dylan Connor is a latin teacher and musician originally from Berkely, California but now rooted in New York. His bi-coastal relationship between the two places has helped him grow into a better musician and allowed him to hook up with his current band. Having already recorded his debut EP in the city that never sleeps, it sort of made sense to record his debut album, Breakaway Republic here as well with his newly formed band... more
1/12/09: Dylan Connor's Breakaway Republic does not break too far from the power pop that has preceded it. Nor is it a banana republic without any real substance. At its best it is the perfect combination of story song and sugary pop. At its worst it is Matthew Sweet and Bob Mould Sugar. Either way it's a good way to spend a half hour... more
12/16/08: Breakaway Republic (to be released January 20th) is the new album from Berkeley, CA indie popster Dylan Connor. The Latin-teach-cum-rock musician has put together a shiny little gem of an album. The songs are tight and well constructed... more
12/11/08: The tattoo on Dylan Connor's right arm reads "Nosce te Ipsum." If you don't speak Latin, the body art means, "Know thyself." According to the singer/songwriter who wears it, this ancient phrase is written "over the door of the Temple of Apollo." It certainly ain't your typically badass, Axl Rose–style insignia. But then, this studious Bridgeport rocker — who's a Latin teacher at Bunnell High School in Stratford by day — is not your average guy with a guitar... more
11/3/08: Pop rocking, prize winning American Songwriter Magazine Dylan Connor brings his hooks and band to Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn at 9 tonight for some presidential election entertaining. After the cut, we ask him about getting naked at Burning Man and moving back east... more