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RIP Bob Wiggins
R.I.P. BOB WIGGINS IE would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Bob Wiggins, who passed away on the night of September 22nd.
Alias & Tarsier reviewed
Alias And Tarsier Plane That Draws A White Line (Anticon) While this EP is being marketed as a collection of “new songs” from bi-coastal duo Alias And Tarsier, in reality, it’s more like table scraps from their recently released downtempo debut, Brookland/Oaklyn.
Relay reviewed
Relay Still Point Of Turning (Bubble Core) Studio engineer shows the shoegaze bands how it’s done.
Dark Globe reviewed
Dark Globe Nostalgia For The Future (Global Underground) Slinky electronic album by breakbeat pioneers with guests like Boy George and Tom Verlaine, recalls both recent Goldfrapp and early Massive Attack.
IV Thieves reviewed
IV Thieves If We Can’t Escape My Pretty (New West) Noel Gallagher’s endorsement doesn’t buy you very much these days; you almost have to question the past-his-prime Brit’s wisdom.
Pigeon John reviewed
Pigeon John And The Summertime Pool Party (Quannum) Pigeon John was the perfect opening act for Matisyahu last fall because he actually is what people initially expected the headliner to be: a joker.
Howie Beck reviewed
Howie Beck Howie Beck (Ever) Canadian singer-songwriter Howie Beck knows his gentle place, and does he exploit it.
The Jolenes reviewed
The Jolenes Get It To Go (Good Forks) Portland’s Jolenes remind you to visit the dentist after listening to their sticky sweet guitar pop.
Akron/Family reviewed
Akron/Family Meek Warrior (Young God) Boundlessly energetic heroes of Michael Gira’s post-Banhart world return with wide-open racket.
Cale Parks reviewed
Cale Parks Illuminated Manuscript (Polyvinyl) Aloha drummer Cale Parks recorded this debut in bed and hotel rooms across the country.
Finn’s Motel reviewed
Finn’s Motel Escape Velocity (Scat) Basement-based, 40-year-old classic rock singer-songwriter. Scat Records. Revolving-door policy on membership. Sound familiar?
Escape The Fate reviewed
Escape The Fate Dying Is Your Latest Fashion (Epitaph) Epitaph upstarts Escape The Fate yin and yang about stardom and punk purity.
Ensemble reviewed
Ensemble Ensemble (Fat Cat) One-man band Olivier Alary sculpts the latest Ensemble disc with help from Lou Barlow and Chan Marshall.
Bright Light Fever reviewed
Bright Light Fever Bright Light Fever Presents The Evening Owl (Stolen Transmission) Signed on the verge of breaking up, Bright Light Fever make the album The Killers would have made if they were into Hot Hot Heat.
The Blakhiv reviewed
The Blakhiv Any Way She Wants It (Lucid) Icelandic assailants The Blakhiv blast through five songs in little more than 10 minutes on their debut EP.
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