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Reviews
Briar Rabbit – “From Your Bones” Review
From the first track of his newest album From Your Bones, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter...
Brianna Lea Pruett – “Gypsy Bells” Review
Brianna Lea Pruett’s twelve-song album, Gypsy Bells, is (quite literally) hot off the burner,...
Record Review: Evan McHugh
Evan McHugh The World Will Move Along Nashville, TN “All you have to do is sing along” The World Will Move Along is packed with effortless vocals, strong lyrics, and memorable melodies. Based in...
Record Review: DenFriends Compilation
Denmark Records DenFriends Compilation Raleigh, NC “You’re amongst friends, here…” Raleigh-based upstart label Denmark Records has compiled 19 of the Southeastern United States’ best up-and-coming...
Record Review: Davis Coen
Davis Coen Jukebox Classic Charleston, SC “Jukebox Hero” The strength of Davis Coen’s Jukebox Classic is its variety. And that is not something you can normally write about a blues album. The...
Record Review: David Dondero
David Dondero A Pre-Existing Condition Duluth, MN "A collection of songs in excellent condition" As one of the most prolific and frequently touring songwriters on the circuit today, it’s no surprise...
Record Review: Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes The People’s Key Omaha, NE “The key to Oberst’s continued success” Like Bright Eyes’ previous album, the great Cassadaga, The People’s Key opens with a long monologue. This time, the...
Record Review: Bastards of Melody
Bastards of Melody Hurry Up and Wait West Orange, NJ “30 minutes of quintessential power-pop” Since their formation in 1998, Bastards of Melody have remained true to the power-pop formula. The...
Live Review: The Frail and Music for Animals
Slim’s // San Francisco, CA //December 16 Even though it was raining outside, the energy showed up way before the bands arrived at Slim’s. The Frail headlined a great night of music at the...
Live Review: Merry Lifmas 2010
Church // Boston, MA // December 21 A full moon was hazily brightening up the sky, and what could be a better sign for the evening’s “Merry Lifmas,” a Mr. Lif signature holiday...
Live Review: Horse Feathers
The New Parish // Oakland, CA // December 17 Light rain on the streets of Oakland couldn’t put a damper on Horse Feathers’ cheerful mood. Being from Portland, where it rains virtually half...
Live Review: From Exile
529 // Atlanta, GA // December 13 It’s being generous to say that 150 people could fit into 529. On this night, From Exile pushed that limit. Because their music is faster, more intricate, and...