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Traditional Techniques
Stephen MalkmusIt’s super important for any artist to expand their horizons. Whether this is working in a different genre or using other tools than they…
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Album reviews and new music previews from the latest releases by upcoming bands and indie record labels.
9.0
Heavy Light
U.S. GirlsHeavy Light, the seventh album from U.S. Girls, takes its name from a quote in Franz Kafka’s The Zürau Aphorisms: “A faith like an…
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8.0
Everything is Beautiful/Everything Sucks
Princess NokiaEverything is Beautiful and Everything Sucks is not only a life motto for any observant person living in the world but also the names…
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6.0
The Main Thing
Real EstateAfter over a decade together, Real Estate wanted to approach their new LP, ‘The Main Thing’, without any compliancy or as vocalist Martin Courtney…
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9.0
Color Theory
Soccer MommyOver the last couple of years we’ve been treated to a renaissance of gifted female fronted bands and solo acts. While this isn’t super…
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9.0
Hunted
Anna CalviIf you’re trying to get a group’s attention, there’s a tendency to speak louder, forcing your way into respective conversations and trying to overpower…
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7.0
You Want It Real
liéHaving caused a stir in the global underground since their inception back in 2013, lié (pronounced “lee-ey”) have readied their fourth LP ‘You Want…
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8.0
Suddenly
CaribouThey say with every action, there’s a reaction; this statement rings true for Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, and how he approached the creation of…
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6.5
Man Alive!
King KruleThere are two song titles on King Krule’s new record, ‘Man Alive!’ that typify the LP’s overarching aesthetic and feeling. ‘Stoned Again’ and ‘Energy…
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9.0
Miss Anthropocene
GrimesGrimes doesn’t need much of an introduction. The Canadian producer and artist has been ubiquitous in the media over the last few years as…
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8.0
Random Desire
Greg DulliGreg Dulli has been a purveyor of darkly sinister R&B infused rock n roll for quite some time now. Dulli’s powerful voice has been…
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7.5
Always Tomorrow
Best CoastCalifornia boosters Best Coast are back with their fourth and most introspective album to date, Always Tomorrow. Singer Bethany Cosentino continues treading the topics…
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