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Album Reviews

Drummer Matt Hearn kicks up the beat with Stein's hard-hitting vocals during "Don't Let Me Break Your Heart Again."Photo by Danae Leake

Jungle of Music: Turbo Fruits and Surfer Blood pack a musical punch at Jack Rabbits

Danae Leake Jul 15, 2015
The bands performed to a full and sweaty crowd.
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In Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06, the living is anything but easy

In Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06, the living is anything but easy

Douglas Markowitz Jul 8, 2015
The glamorization of crime and drugs usually found in hip-hop is turned on its head in Vince Staples' most recent album.
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Advertisement at psychedelic music event at Rain Dogs featuring Chilean band The Holydrug Couple.Photo courtesy Facebook

A grounded night out with The Holydrug Couple: Or why not all psych rock really rocks

Holt Knight Jun 17, 2015
Three local bands and The Holydrug Couple perform at Rain Dogs to a full house.
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Album Review: Death Grips’ Jenny Death is worth the wait

Album Review: Death Grips’ Jenny Death is worth the wait

Douglas Markowitz Mar 27, 2015
It’s been nearly a full year since Death Grips, the most exhilarating band of this era, released the first part of a planned double album, then unceremoniously “broke up.” In the span of the last ten or so months, its crazed, devout followers combed the Internet incessantly for some, any clue as to when the second disc would appear, and in what form.
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Set the mood: Valentine’s Day tracks for the in-love, the out-of-love, the bitter and the sweet

Set the mood: Valentine’s Day tracks for the in-love, the out-of-love, the bitter and the sweet

Douglas Markowitz Feb 12, 2015
Whether you’re sad, heartbroken, in love or anywhere in between, this Valentine's Day playlist has songs to suit the occasion.
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Album Review: Hyperview deviates from Title Fight's usual style

Album Review: Hyperview deviates from Title Fight’s usual style

Rachel Cazares Feb 5, 2015
Title Fight’s newest album, Hyperview, is the punk band’s fourth full-length album through ANTI-. It offers listeners a new style when compared to their old album.
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Album Review: Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

Douglas Markowitz Jan 26, 2015
The Animal Collective member’s latest solo album is all about death – or so it would seem. Noah Lennox's new album is not as straightforward as the title Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper appears.
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Album Spotlight: Rustie’s Green Language has a track for all

Douglas Markowitz Aug 29, 2014
Scottish producer Rustie’s new album, Green Language is EDM for people who hate EDM. Unlike the popular electronic music produced by Zedd, Avicii and their peers that sounds similar, Rustie's album offers a distinctive sound that stands apart from the rest.
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Album Review: Parquet Courts’ Sunbathing Animal

Douglas Markowitz Jun 12, 2014
It takes a few listens to get into, but Parquet Courts’ latest album Sunbathing Animal is the musical ride of the summer.
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Album Review: Swans’ To Be Kind

Douglas Markowitz May 27, 2014
The legendary band’s latest album is their most accessible – and possibly their best yet.
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Album Review: Cineplexx’s Florianopolis is a colorful soundtrack with a beachy mood

Danae Leake Apr 11, 2014

Be ready to add colorful flavor to your summer music palette. After listening to Cineplexx’s Florianopolis, released April 7th, you will be entering into your own tropical world. The 13-track album...

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Album Review: Mac DeMarco’s Salad Days

Ellie Strube Apr 4, 2014

He’s known for getting nude on stage while covering U2’s “Beautiful Day,” and then shocking the audience by shoving drumsticks up his sphincter. The Canadian-born musician often wears a denim...

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