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  • Nov 1 blouse

    Blouse- "Videotapes"

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    After a dose of hype and a few pop singles, Blouse has released their self-titled debut on Captured Tracks. The dream-pop group shares many similarities with their label mates; fans of Craft Spells and Wild Nothing should definitely appreciate their aesthetic. It’s slightly disappointing that they left their catchy

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  • Oct 31 Album Reviews

    Oblivionized- Abhorrent Evolution

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    On its debut EP, this UK outfit finds a way to translate flashy musicianship into a filthy, disturbing reinterpretation of technical death metal. Oh, there’s a bit of grindcore in here, too. WATCH THE REVIEW

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  • Oct 31 denmark

    Quelle Chris ft. Denmark- "Symbolic" (Basquiat)

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    A new video from Detroit rapper Quelle Chris. His new album, Shotgun & Sleek Rifle, is looking at a Nov. 15th release on Fat Beats. This dude’s flow is pretty good, but his lyrics are what makes this memorable for me. I think I lol’d the first time

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  • Oct 31 7

    Guided By Voices- "Doughnut For A Snowman"

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    After the band’s announcement of a year-long reunion tour, there wasa huge blog buzz. So I’m sure you know the Guided By Voices hiatus is now over. These guys are finally ready to start dropping some new material, too! Nice! I’m a little hesitant to get excited,

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  • Oct 31 a fragile king

    Vallenfyre- "Seeds"

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    Above is a track from the new Vallenfyre album, a Fragile King. These guys are a UK death metal band with some serious doom metal tendencies. Their music is slow and lurching, but stays engaging and active with lots of vocals, changes, and solos. Not only that, but the vocals–

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  • Oct 31 4ad

    St. Vincent's 4AD Session

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    Awesome session takes of songs from St. Vincent’s latest album, Strange Mercy. Enjoy! Check our review of Strange Mercy here if you’re yet to catch it, and find the album on 4AD. /via/

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  • Oct 31 80s

    Stream the New Penguin Prison Album

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    Armed with strong hooks and pop sensibilities, New York singer-songwriter Chris Glover has released a new album under the name Penguin Prison. The album is out now on Downtown, and is streamable via the widget above. Though a lotta pop music as been wearing its welcome with me lately, the

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  • Oct 31 Album Reviews

    Black Milk & Danny Brown- Black & Brown

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    On a new, collaborative EP, Detroit hip hop artists Black Milk and Danny Brown team up and prove their city isn’t the only thing they have in common. WATCH THE REVIEW

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  • Oct 31 ambient

    Shlohmo- "Trapped In A Burning House"

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    Just in time for Halloween, it’s a music video for what’s got to be the most disturbing track on Shlohmo’s latest album, Bad Vibes, “Trapped In A Burning House.” Not only does this track take a break from the quiet and subtle beats that litter most of

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  • Oct 31 album

    Martyn- Ghost People

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    A series of house tracks with eccentric personalities on the latest album from Martyn, Ghost People. These tracks are a fun and bubbly as they are hard and driving. It’s out now via Brainfeeder, and stream the whole thing above.

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