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Vermont singer-songwriter Kyle Thomas specializes is bright, brash, and summery rock ‘n’ roll with a strong garage vibe. I first ran into the guy when made his Sub Pop Records debut with his band Happy Birthday. I wasn’t in love with the album, but what great moments there were
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On his new self-titled album, ex-Books member Nick Zammuto takes his penchant for playful experimentation to a full band setting. WATCH THE REVIEW
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[audio:http://theneedledrop.com/mp3/off- king kong brigade.mp3] Unlike most revivalist hardcore groups, the members of LA’s punk supergroup OFF! were actually around in the 80s to make the kind of music that they’re now emulating. Also unlike many revivalist groups, they don’t try to
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The Hood Internet – The Hood Internet by MishkaNYC After years of making some of the Internet’s most desirable mashups and remixes, the Hood Internet has dropped a new album via the good people at Mishka. Download it here, and scope reimagined versions of tracks from Ariel Pink, Foster the
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The new Red Horse album is a little front-loaded, but it still showcases some pretty intriguing noise and free improvisational sounds. WATCH THE REVIEW
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ARCTIC DEATH by Arctic Death I caught this album getting mentioned in a thread on the Needle Drop forum, and I had to check it out. As it turns out, this thing is a nice, tight little indie rock record. I’m catching whiffs of the Walkmen here and there,
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Ever since I was introduced to tracks like “SK8” years ago, I’ve considered Seattle’s the Spits to kinda be the modern unsung heroes of punk rock. Of course this album, like previous ones, is self-titled, and will probably features a number of songs that are just as crude,
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A new video for “Let You Have It,” which comes off Balkans’ latest album. It’s self-titled and out now on Double Phantom. It’s pretty good, too. Reviewed it! The only thing I have to say about this video is EVERYBODY IS KILLING EVERBYDOY! LULZ!
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Wild Flag’s self-titled debut album is a light, fun, and upbeat reformation for these indie rock veterans. I think some longtime fans–especially those in the Sleater-Kinney camp–will expect a little bit more. That’s fine and understandable. I feel the same way to an extent. However, after
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If you love cute rock tunes with a dismal outlook on life, Veronica Falls might be the band for you. Their latest LP is simple, immediate, and catchy. I know it’s easy to get down on something that sounds so easy to execute, but the energy and moody aesthetic
