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https://soundcloud.com/wearebigups/not-today The lovable noise rockers over at Big Ups are teaming up with fellow Brooklynites Washer for a split 7″, due out November 18 via Exploding in Sound. Last week we shared the first track from Big Ups’ side, “Rash,” and now you can hear their
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-H-wu2sNuI As you might recall from last week, we kind of sort of loved the new Dope Body record Lifer. It will almost certainly be considered among the very best rock releases of the year. And in the running for best rock video of
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Dope Body releases a chaotic and somewhat psychedelic followup to 2012’s Natural History.
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A new single from the band Waypoint, which has a somewhat nostalgic, post-grunge vibe to it that reminds me of a lotta radio rock from the early 2000s. However, the bands tightly harmonized vocals and melody writing have a forlorn, sharp quality to them that I like a lot. Enjoy!
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Zombie Eyed by The Dirty NIl A bit of a grunge-inspired throwback from the guys in The Dirty Nil on “Zombie Eyed,” which is a track that comes off the band’s new split with Northern Primitive. Grab one of the 300 copies here. I’m really digging the hell
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With the third full-length LP since their reunion in ’05, underground rock icons Dinosaur Jr. is doing what they usually do with the quality fans have come to expect. It’s a bit more mellow than 2009’s Farm, which has its ups and downs, but still very enjoyable to
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With WZRD, rapper Kid cudi tries his hand at producing a rock-influenced record with a longtime associate of his, Dot Da Genius. While many of the elements are here, what’s ultimately lacking is passion. WATCH THE REVIEW