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Atmosphere paints self-effacing shit gold
Atmosphere paints self-effacing shit gold
By Ben Westhoff
On one hand, it shouldn't be surprising that rapper Slug is insecure,... More >>
Subtle
Subtle
Exiting ARM(Lex)
By Oscar Pascal
Subtle has built a steady reputation for crafting progressive... More >>
Wallpaper brings the ‘80s party as it spoofs a new decade of greed
Wallpaper brings the ‘80s party as it spoofs a new decade of greed
By Ezra Gale
The music comes crashing out of your speakers like shoppers out of a... More >>
Tapes 'n Tapes
Tapes 'n Tapes
Walk It Off (XL)
By Jonah Flicker
After so much blog and print buzz for Tapes 'n Tapes' excellent 2005... More >>
Dark Meat drags underground rock below the Mason-Dixon Line
Dark Meat drags underground rock below the Mason-Dixon Line
By Justin F. Farrar
On first pass, Georgia's Dark Meat fits snugly into underground rock's... More >>
B-52s
B-52s
Funplex (Astralwerks)
By Michael Gallucci
Funplex, the B-52s' first album in 16 years, pumps up the volume, cranks... More >>
Port O’Brien sets near bearings for seafaring pop
Port O’Brien sets near bearings for seafaring pop
By J. Pace
Port O'Brien singer and guitarist Van Pierszalowski is a fisherman's son... More >>
Cloud Cult delivers cathartic, emotional climaxes and transcendent orchestrations
Cloud Cult delivers cathartic, emotional climaxes and transcendent orchestrations
By Dave Pehling
Much like fellow indie chamber-rock groups the Arcade Fire and... More >>
L.A. producers Glitch Mob slice and dice in pure audio warfare
L.A. producers Glitch Mob slice and dice in pure audio warfare
By Tamara Palmer
The Glitch Mob — Los Angeles producers who individually go by... More >>
Long Island Rhymes
Long Island Rhymes
By Mark Keresman
The latest release by Long Island ladies Northern State features a smart... More >>
Sad cowboys ride into Chevy's for metallic margaritas
By Katy St. Clair
If you watch the American version of The Office, you know that Michael,... More >>
Berlin techno producer Ellen Allien steers to innerspace
Berlin techno producer Ellen Allien steers to innerspace
By Tony Ware
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 abruptly offered sizable options for... More >>
Colin Meloy’s heartfelt approach is Donovan-esque
Colin Meloy’s heartfelt approach is Donovan-esque
By Mark Keresman
Live performance skills separate the truly talented from those just... More >>
The Heavy
The Heavy
Great Vengeance and Furious Fire (Counter)
By Dave Pehling
Throwback R&B; acts on both sides of the Atlantic have struck gold by... More >>
The Morning Benders: love gone wrong in three minutes or less
The Morning Benders: love gone wrong in three minutes or less
By Evan James
Popular music often succeeds to the extent that it seduces listeners... More >>
David Karsten Daniels Strikes Gold
By Doug Wallen
When a singer-songwriter gets signed to England's adventurous Fat Cat... More >>
Peter Morén
Peter Morén
The Last Tycoon(Wichita/Quarterstick)
By Jonah Flicker
It's hard to keep a frontman happy. Today's lead singers often harbor... More >>
Cruising the bargain bins with Vetiver’s Andy Cabic
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