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REVIEW: ‘Strange Mercy’ by St. Vincent
The multifariously talented Annie Clark of the virtuosic ‘chamber rock-pop’ group known as St. Vincent has released her third album, Strange Mercy, and it is a beautifully compiled collection of fiery melodic stories. Known
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REVIEW: ‘The Devil’s Rain’ by the Misfits
Well, it finally happened: the Misfits now channel Spinal Tap, both musically and theatrically.
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REVIEW: ‘Forever After’ by Astral
It’s pretty clear the members of Astral would rather it still be the late 80s. Their album, Forever After, is strongly in the dark pop realm that The Cure and the Smiths were perfecting
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REVIEW: ‘Elsie’ by The Horrible Crowes
The most effective side projects of artists is when they stretch their musical legs and write something different than what you expect from their main act. It can be boring when you hear an artist’s
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REVIEW: ‘Major/Minor’ by Thrice
Few bands have reinvented themselves as many times as Thrice. The band rarely sounds the same on each its albums --- from the post-hardcore punk of early efforts, to the more mathy elements of Artist
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REVIEW: ‘Nasty, Brutish, and Short’ by PUJOL
There's no denying it -- there's something infectious about
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REVIEW: Split Cassette EP by Brian TV and Cold Coffee
Split releases don't reach us very often. While I love the idea of hearing the work of two artists simultaneously, it has its dangers.
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REVIEW: ‘American Ghosts’ by Kid Icarus
I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- Kid Icarus is one of the most solid and underrated bands working in independent rock today
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REVIEW: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Union Transfer (9/21/11)
The much anticipated opening night of Union Transfer has arrived and past. This brand new venue is located off Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. A joint venture between the Bowery and R5 productions, Union
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REVIEW: ‘We Are The Tide’ by Blind Pilot
In 2008, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski, collectively known as Blind Pilot released their debut album through a small record label based out of Portland. Titled 3 Rounds
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