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As many of you already know, my views in these reviews are mine and mine alone. I don’t expect people to feel the same way I do about albums–whether my feelings are positive or negative. This “review” is on the new Man Man album, Life Fantastic; however, I
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Fans of beyond-bent rock, heads up! The Bewitched Hands–also known as the Bewitched hands on the Top of Our Heads–aren’t just all about peace and love, despite a pretty catchy sound. The French band’s track “Work,” this cut from their new EP of the same name,
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When it comes to the Alaskan band Portugal. The Man, I’d say my fandom is very, very casual. I’ve only loved one of their albums, truly: Censored Colors. The rest just aren’t my cup of tea, I guess. But I’d attribute that to the adventurous nature
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Blind by Blackbird Blackbird If you’re on the lookout for icy beats and dreamy atmospheres, let me direct you toward Blackbird Blackbird’s latest album, Halo. It’s a collection of new material and older b-sides, too. That’s probably not going to be audible on this release though,
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(Your Life’s Highlights For The) Academy Awards by Julie’s Haircut Julie’s Haircut makes the kind of music that inevitably gets described as “sunny.” If you listen closely, however, there’s a psychedelic edge, and enough tartness to tone down the sugar. This cut, “(Your Life’s Highlights
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John Maus is a singer-songwriter and the latest signee to Ribbon Music. He’s laid down two tracks from his forthcoming album, We Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves. One is above and one is right here. In regards to “Believer,” I’m believing, I’m believing! This track
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Video from the lo-fi solo project of Mat Cothran, Coma Cinema. He’s just released his third album, which is titled after this track. The guy releases all of his albums for free as well, so no complains about that.
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“Touching Down” Stream Picture yourself on a boat on a river. No, wait, that’s the Beatles, and this is Therapies Son, but the feeling remains the same. Listening to Over The Sea, the debut EP by Van Nuys, California musician Alex Jacob sets sail in the calm ocean for
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From their forthcoming LP, Suck It and See, England’s Arctic Monkey’s have dropped another track. They’re going a little heavy on the guitars this time around, too. I wish they put as much depth into the lyricism, though. Is this track for you? Find out in this
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MP3 New MP3 from the forthcoming Shivers album, More–no it’s not a Beach House cover. Stylistically, the Shivers love using their LPs to jump all over the place. “Used to Be” is a keyboard-driven piece of garage pop, but some quiet and tormented acoustic ballads are sure to