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Mojave MA-50 Review
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Record Review: Brown Recluse
Brown Recluse Evening Tapestry Philadelphia, PA “Blissful and syrupy magic that is actually listenable” Since the release of their Soft Skin EP in 2009, Brown Recluse’s music has taken on a more...
Record Review: Alex Skolnick Trio
Alex Skolnick Trio Veritas Brooklyn, NY “Vintage small-combo jazz with a metallic undercurrent” Testament, Alex Skolnick’s main gig, shares musical ground with Slayer and Megadeth - a far cry from...
Record Review: Abacinate
Abacinate Genesis Keansburg, NJ “Abacinate (verb) - To blind with red hot metal” There’s something toxic in New Jersey’s water supply. Not only did it create Snooki, it also spawned...
Telekinesis & The Love Language
Odd Fellows Hall // Davis, CA // February 22 On an exceptionally freezing Tuesday night in California’s Central Valley, two of today’s most exciting indie rock groups guaranteed to heat things up....
Live Review: Noise Pop 2011
Noise Pop festival was held in San Francisco for the 19th time from February 22-27. The roster of artists ranged from The Urinals and Yo La Tengo, bands that have been around for 20 years or more to...
Live Review: Mason Jennings
Brighton Music Hall // Allston, MA // February 12 Minnesotan Mason Jennings released his first album to critical acclaim in 1997. He has put out nine more since, including a live recording released...
Live Review: Deerhoof
The Middle East // Cambridge, MA // February 3 Deerhoof’s set began with a roll of tape; a series of cables being strapped to the floor and pedals arranged in their habitual order. A completely...
Live Review: Boston’s Alternative and Acoustic Showcase
The Middle East // Cambridge, MA // February 19 It was only appropriate that such an eclectic mix of artists from the Boston area congregated at The Middle East. The city’s most well-known venue...
Audio Damage Profile and Phosphor Review
There the world is replete with companies making “utility” plug-ins, emulating hardware to give digital mixing a more old-school feel. Audio Damage is not one of them. Audio Damage makes effects and...
Live Review: Broken Social Scene
The Buckhead Theatre // Atlanta, GA // February 10 On the first stop of a ten-date tour, Kevin Drew told two stories. One credited drummer Justin Peroff because Peroff had food poisoning that day,...