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UK singer-songwriter Sampha steps out with a short, but nicely sung solo effort with this Dual EP. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Canadian rapper Shad comes through with a new single featuring a snappy beat from Skratch Bastid and a soaring hook from Saukrates. As usual, Shad comes through with clever, self-aware lyrics that are thought-provoking and hilarious. This guy continues to be one of independent hip hops most class acts.
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Part Ache by Jungbluth With all of the skramz revivalism floating around the Internet these days, it was only a matter of time before I was talking about some German screamo, right? These guys are a Münster-based rock trio, I believe. They’ve lovingly named themselves after WWII activist Karl
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With some diverse production and memorable hooks, UK pop duo AlunaGeorge come through with a relatively solid debut album. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Despite his quiet demeanor, Ka might be one of the most intense, thought-provoking, and creative MCs you run across this year. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Stream: Moderat – II Berlin-based electronic music project Moderat has made the follow-up to its 2009 self-titled effort available to stream via NPR. Moderat is a collaboration between dance duo Modeselektor and producer Sascha Ring, a.k.a. Apparat. Like its predecessor, II is loaded with infectious synth hooks and grooves,
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Endless Night by Take Over And Destroy Holy crap! That’s all I have to say after listening to this short gauntlet of tracks on the new Take Over And Destroy release, Endless Night. In recent years, I’ve run across some really interesting metal fusions, but Take Over And
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Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time by Candy Claws It’s been a while since I’ve heard some new, ear-catching output from Colorado music outfit Candy Claws. Their music has always showcased a deep appreciation for lush, colorful, and melodic psychedelic pop. The singing feels like a bit
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Sludge metal trio Stone Titan destroys much of what lies in their path with an album that’s so abrasive it’s sure to catch the attention of most Buzzoven or Eyehategod fans. WATCH THE REVIEW
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With subtle influences from black and death metal, Lycus has pulled together a heavy and incredibly melodic doom metal album that will probably get you whipping out your air guitar at least a few times during its 40-minute run-time. WATCH THE REVIEW
