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VINYL OF THE MONTH: Creepshow OST
Creepshow is one of the more successful horror anthologies of the ’80s, due in no small part to...
Record Review: Dirty Dishes
Dirty Dishes The Most Tarnished Birds Boston, MA (Self-released) “Infectious, edgy mix of post-punk and progressive rock” The Most Tarnished Birds is the sophomore effort from Boston’s best-kept...
Record Review: Dante vs Zombies
Dante vs Zombies Buh Detroit, MI (Neurotic Yell Records) “Circus-like kaleidoscope of sound” Eclectic and comical, Dante vs Zombies’ Buh blends together a mixture of sounds derived from the Ramones,...
Record Review: Cactus Peach
Cactus Peach Eat Austin, TX (Enjoy Ears Records) “Mix quirky sounds, add a pinch of trippy lyrics, and let stew” Psychedelic rock band Cactus Peach has been cooking up their debut LP Eat for the...
Record Review: Busdriver
Busdriver Beaus $ Eros Los Angeles, CA (Fake Four Inc.) “Melodic, spaced-out funk-hop” Regan Farquhar, better known as Busdriver, has been active on the scene for over a decade now. Since his first...
Record Review: Brave Chandeliers
Brave Chandeliers 11 Escapes Portland, OR (4BC Records) "Youthful, buoyant piano-driven power pop - think Ben Folds meets Maroon 5" It’s been two years since the Portland, OR quartet the Brave...
Record Review: Bowerbirds
Bowerbirds The Clearing Raleigh, NC (Dead Oceans) “Tender love, emotional insight, and Southern charm” The Bowerbirds are growing up and expanding their repertoire. Their pension for tender...
Review: iConnect MIDI
Pros: Seemingly magical feature set, low latency, solid construction and utilitarian design. Cons: Won’t charge connected iOS devices, no support for Android devices, not bus powered when connected...
Review: Fender Mustang Floor FX Unit
Pros: Great amp models, plenty of options, price. Cons: Connection to PC required for real deep editing of patches (but well worth it). Price: $299 Fender's always been known for their instruments...
Review: Epiphone Robb Flynn Baritone Flying V
Pros: Tons of low end, tight sound, perfect for metal. Cons: Playing seated, the shape can be tough to get used to. Looks might not appeal to some. Price: $899 Guitarists have been trying to...
Review: PreSonus BlueTube DP V2
Pros: Small size, simple to use, real tube tone, affordable. Cons: None. Price: $229 Digital recording keeps refining itself with software, but the analog warmth was often relegated to...



