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PLAYLIST: Top 10 songs for the open road
Matthew Montgomery, 2009 Back in September 2009, I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in my car while traveling across the western half of the United States. During this time I discovered that when speeding down a side road in…
Review: Emiliana Torrini - Me and Armini
Emiliana Torrini Me and Armini Rough Trade, September 9, 2008 On its face, Me and Armini could be just like a number of female-fronted pop records; Emiliana Torrini has a simultaneously marketable and enjoyable vocal style that wouldn't…
Video: They Might Be Giants at TED2007
Okay, this video might be a little old -- don't ignore it for that reason, please. Besides, if old counts as around a year and half ago, I suppose there's plenty I ought to ignore instead of give some attention. At any rate, it's…
Spotlight: Grand Archives
Grand Archives, consisting of five – Mat Brooke, Jeff Montano, Curtis Hall, Ron Lewis, and Thomas Wright – bring us bright, experimental pop recordings. “Torn Blue Foam Couch” is particularly lush with a chirping summery tone and beautiful…
Spotlight: The Helio Sequence
The Helio Sequence of Portland, OR, have recently released their highly anticipated third album Keep Your Eyes Ahead a few days past – January 29 th. The band is made of two; Brandon Summers, guitar and vocals, while Benjamin Weikel takes…
Spotlight: Reed KD
Reed KD, a northern California-based act with a refreshing indie-centric folk-bluegrass-pop style and a penchant for vocals that sound at least a smidgen influenced by Elliott Smith, are set to release The Ashes Bloom on Feb. 12. The album…
Spotlight: Papercuts
Papercuts, fronted by Jason Robert Quever, bring us two unique and refreshing pop/folk rock albums: his debut Mockingbird (2004), and latest release Can’t Go Back (2007). In both albums, Quever takes on airy vocals that blend beautifully…
Spotlight: Jenny Hallam
Jenny Hallam is an independent, relatively unknown, artist from Worcester in the UK. Her music ranges from piano driven pop to quick paced, crunchy guitar ridden rock. She is yet to be signed or have a self released album, but does has a…