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[VIDEO] The Howling Tongues & Elixir OPTIWEB Coated Guitar Strings Pt. 3
We recently asked Nick Magliochetti from one of our favorite bands, The Howling Tongues, to test...
How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interface
What makes the best USB audio interface for my needs? It’s a common question, and Yamaha and...
Record Review: The Funkees
The Funkees Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 Nigeria/London (Soundway Records) “Must-own Afro-funk rock (preferably on double vinyl)” This is a collection of...
Record Review: The Dotted Eyes
The Dotted Eyes Wondering & Worrying Boston, MA (Self-released) “Boston indie pop with spunk and addiction” Boston’s The Dotted Eyes have just released their new LP, Wondering & Worrying -...
Vinyl of the Month: Dog Shredder
VINYL OF THE MONTH DOG SHREDDER Brass Tactics Bellingham, WA (Good to Die Records) “Brutal EP from Washington’s shred-prog-masters” Singer/guitarist Josh Holland wasn’t kidding when he told...
Record Review: Daydream Vacation
Daydream Vacation Dare Seize the Fire Seattle, WA (Self-released) “A Femme Fatale of Sensual Synth-Pop” The debut album from Emerald City duo Daydream Vacation, Dare Seize the Fire, is a colorfully...
Record Review: Butterfly Boucher
Butterfly Boucher Butterfly Boucher Adelaide, Australia (Self-released) “Self determined Aussie pop with catchy hooks” The self-titled album from Australian native Butterfly Boucher is a declaration...
Record Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Aufheben San Francisco, CA (A Recordings Ltd) “Snake charmer rhythms and German flavoring” Aufheben is a German word defined in contradictions, simultaneously meaning...
Record Review: Brendan Hogan
Brendan Hogan SilverQuick Boston, MA (Self-released) “Contemporary folk-blues that’s unafraid to take risks” Flash back to 2009: a New England tastemaker with an inimitable voice debuts his first...
Record Review: Avoxblue
Avoxblue A Place Without Time Boston, MA (Self-released) “Electronic New-Gaze” A Place Without Time is a soundtrack for moving forward while looking wistfully back. Avoxblue’s sound is a...
Record Review: Avalanche City
Avalanche City Love Love Love Auckland, New Zealand (Roadrunner Records) “Delightful sounds of the New Zealand’s shores” Dave Baxter spent many months in a house in New Zealand learning how to...
Record Review: Annalise Emerick
Annalise Emerick Starry-Eyed Boston, MA (Self-released) “Sincere, heartfelt lyrics layered upon intricate arrangements” Annalise Emerick’s debut EP, Starry-Eyed, is one that is reminiscent of other...