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A video from Mariam the Believer–you know, one half of Wildbirds and Peacedrums–for one of the tracks from her new solo record, Blood Donation. The visuals remind me of a previously released W&P video, but the music is coming from a pretty different place. Under this
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With a new EP–uh, mini-LP–on the way via Graveface, the California band Whirr has dropped a new track titled “Drain.” While I wouldn’t say it brings much novelty to the world of shoegaze, the track is pretty heavy, blissful, and melodic. There’s a touch of sadness
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Yo La Tengo drops an interesting, animated video for the song “Ohm,” which features a colorful, psychedelic land that we’ll refer to as “Yo La Tengo land.” Not much of what goes on here makes sense, but it all seems to answer the following question: What is Yo La
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While Autopsy is sounding much heavier on The Headless Ritual, these death metal veterans just didn’t seem to put in the songwriting effort that they did on their last full-length, Macabre Eternal. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Even though I’m not completely in love with the new James Holden album, I am impressed by the simultaneously primeval and futuristic vibe he’s been able to evoke on most of the tracks here. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Hot on the heels of being signed by Jagjaguwar records and releasing a really enjoyable album under the name of the songwriting duo known as Foxygen, Jonathan Radio is about to drop a new LP on Woodist under his own name. The title: Law and Order. The album is coming
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When Arizona’s Destruction Unit named this track “The World On Drugs,” I guess they weren’t messing around. The song feels like a multi-phased trip that starts like a piece of hardcore punk, but suddenly shapeshifts into some slow-moving heavy psych. All the while, the band’s guitars are
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A new video from Belgium’s Oathbreaker. The song “No Rest For The Weary” is the band’s latest single and video. The song is set for release on their sophomore album, Eros|Anteros. Release date: August 20th. Label: Deathwish. Though hardcore punk has always been a pivotal reference point
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It’s been ten years since Philly band Man Man first started pulling together their unique blend of art pop, experimental rock, funk, soul, cabaret, and vintage pop. The band is now getting ready to release their fifth full-length, which will actually be their third for Anti. Since the band’
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King Krule drops a new single with the track “Easy Easy.” The UK singer-songwriter has been teasing fans for months now with the prospect of a new album. But, so far, all signs are pointing to a solid, emotive, and captivating full-length debut. The dude’s spacey guitar reverb, driving
