Albums in Brief
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Released This Week: Veronica Falls, Twin Sister, Youth Lagoon
Another week, another chunk of albums released. Here are three that may have flown under your radar more than, say, new Bjork or Wilco. I'm sure, however, there's plenty I've missed, so send it along! Twin Sister — In Heaven I first saw…
Released This Week: Sept. 20
Right, here are three albums released this week that I thought were worth touching on. If I've missed something you really enjoyed, please, let me know. Preferably not by yelling, but do what you must. Ivy — All Hours Full album stream…
Released This Week: AA Bondy, Girls, Mates of State, Wild Flag
AA Bondy — Believers Well, he’s done it. He’s gone and changed his signature style. You know the one: stripped-down recordings, acoustic guitars, that voice of his. Thankfully, the change really is quite good: Believers is lush, evocative,…
Released this Week: Regina, The Rapture, The Horrible Crowes, Roberts & Lord
Every week, we’ll take a look at some new releases (not all of them, unfortunately!) and talk a little about them and give you a chance to listen. God bless Tuesdays! Regina — Soita Mulle While people in the U.S. are busy sleeping, Regina…
Brief: David Bazan's latest showcases efficiency, secularism
When an artist “goes solo,” does the sophomore album rule of thumb still apply? No matter, David Bazan’s avoided that particular pitfall with the solid Strange Negotiations with — not grace, but something like it. He’s never been a…
January shapes up exciting 2011 music scene
January brought with it some stunners. I won’t bore you with exposition; let’s just get to the music. 5. Braids — Native Speaker Native Speaker is mysterious and draws a bit long. It’s even kind of clumsy. Somehow, though, Native Speaker…
Damn, I love Dreamend
Ryan Graveface, the man behind Dreamend, has had my ear for a number of years now. He first landed on my radar when I, on a bit of a whim, bought As If By Ghosts . I was, I think, duly impressed, and I've since paid some attention to…
Latest from Aloha, Home Acres, blasts indie prog into perspective
The latest effort from American indie outfit Aloha is bold and refreshing: While not necessarily the pinnacle of progressive indie rock from Aloha, it's 1) something new, and 2) something good. How many other indie rock bands are out using…