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RECORDS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE with Junior Astronomers
Terrence Richard from Junior Astronomers shares the records that shaped his early days as a...
What The Future of SoundCloud Means for Indie Musicians
SoundCloud is struggling to revamp its business model. What could this mean for artists? When...
Record Review: Deerhoof
Deerhoof Deerhoof vs. Evil San Francisco, CA “Dissonant guitars and dance freak-outs” The electronic noise freak rock of Deerhoof always seems to march forward and barge into the arms of anyone that...
Record Review: David Lowery
David Lowery The Palace Guards Richmond, VA “Cracker front man’s wit describes overview of life” “After 27 years I have decided it is time,” declared David Lowery, the witty...
Record Review: Christ, Lord
Christ, Lord Magnalia Christi Atlanta, GA “Beautifully ramshackle” Points of light riddle the Atlanta music scene. Tracing one point back, you will find Christ, Lord as the source. With no fewer...
Record Review: The Cave Singers
The Cave Singers No Witch Seattle, WA “A folk step forward” The Cave Singers return, folk goodness and all, with No Witch, an upgraded and more varied follow up to 2009’s comforting Welcome Joy....
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Bunny’s a Swine
Bunny’s A Swine Literal Breakfast Northampton, MA “Tastes like chicken” “Your new favorite band.” That’s what Bunny’s A Swine’s official webpage states. A bold claim if ever there was one. Stream...
Record Review: Borderline Eleven
Borderline Eleven Read Between The Lines Hooksett, NH “NH punks inspire with debut record” A slow starter, Borderline Eleven’s debut album Read Between The Lines will energize listeners with guitar...
Record Review: Bleached Palms
Bleached Palms Festive/Destructive San Francisco, CA “Understated and memorable” Bleached Palms’ latest EP, Festive/Destructive, is a perfect blend of hazy vocals, mellow guitar, and steady...
Record Review: Bella Ruse
Bella Ruse Kuhzoo Minneapolis, MN “Glockenspiel, guitar, and a kazoo, too” Bella Ruse is a two-piece band composed of Kay Gillette and Joseph Barker. Kuhzoo, their latest, wonderfully exemplifies...
Record Review: Beans
Beans End It All Brooklyn, NY “Innovative album from one of hip-hop’s freshest” As seems to be common with his work, Brooklyn-based rapper Beans takes chances without worrying about how he’ll be...
Record Review: Acid Zoe
Acid Zoe Vega Springfield, MA “The soundtrack to a robot’s lucid dream” Twenty-first century American music is rooted in electronica. We’ve turned a corner in our sonic evolution. Synthesizers whir...