The drive control on the new Ampeg Scrambler deliver the perfect amount of grit, and the blend is...
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Record Review: Nappy Riddem
Nappy Riddem One World Sovereignty Washington, D.C. “Riddem’s stellar rhythms are undeniable” Given the name Nappy Riddem, one might expect an album with a stereotypical roots take on reggae, but...
Record Review: Letters
Letters All The Adventures To See Them I Will Olympia, WA “Atmospheric folk from the Pacific Northwest” On their website, Letters insists they are not a band, but a musical project that is...
Record Review: Laura Veirs
Laura Veirs Tumble Bee Portland, OR “Sweet musings with folksy flare” Laura Veirs is a sweet and prolific musician spinning image-rich folk songs. Her latest release, Tumble Bee: Laura Veirs Sings...
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Kimya Dawson Thunder Thighs Brooklyn, NY "Life lessons delivered with oddball charm” Moldy Peaches front woman Kimya Dawson is back with her seventh self-released LP. Thunder Thighs is another hit...
Record Review: Kae Sun
Kae Sun Outside the Barcode EP Ghana/Toronto “Weh-Weh outside of your everyday acoustic album” If your idea of a good acoustic album is something by Jack Johnson, Outside the Barcode may be a little...
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra
Where: House of Blues, Boston When: November 12, 2011 Being the resourceful connoisseur of whiny music that I am, I first took note of Manchester Orchestra when they co-headlined a tour with Brand...
Record Review: Hurricane Bells
Hurricane Bells Tides and Tales New York, NY “An expert mix of angst and hope, with a dash of cheer” Hurricane Bells’ Steve Schiltz masters the art of simplistic cynicism in his sophomore album...
Record Review: Heatherlyn
Heatherlyn Storydwelling Minneapolis, MN “Haunting and serene, made perfect with stunning vocals and simplistic melodies” Nothing would describe Heatherlyn’s Storydwelling more fittingly than the...
Record Review: Hannah Miller
Hannah Miller O Black River Nashville, TN “Soft, sweet and seductive” Move over Nashville, there is more than just mainstream country in your midst. Step aside and make way for Hannah Miller, as she...
Record Review: Greensky Bluegrass
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