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The combination of syrupy, swampy blues and superbly talented musicians gives the music an irresistible tang.
Read More »Music Review: Johnny Chops – ‘Johnny Chops & The Razors’ Delivers Delicious, Swampy Blues
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SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 16 (Caroline Rose, Lo Moon, Soccer Mommy, Now, Now, and More)
Caroline Rose, Lucy Rose, and Soccer Mommy were among the Friday highlights at SXSW Music Festival 2018 on March 16 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 15 (Sunflower Bean, Jade Bird, Kotomi, Salt Cathedral, Girl Ray, and More)
Jade Bird, Snail Mail, and Vita and the Woolf highlighted Thursday's music acts at SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Review: Nick Lamb – ‘Getting’ High Off You’ Packs a Wallop
I like this song a lot. Nick Lamb knows how to bring the heat.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 14 (Our Girl, Natalie Prass, Wye Oak, Billie Eilish, and More)
Flyte, Jerry Williams, and Billie Eilish were among the highlights at Austin's South by Southwest Music Festival 2018 on Wednesday, March 14.
Read More »Music Review: Luca Bash – ‘Keys of Mine’ Is Cool and Stylish
'Keys of Mine' is pleasantly and surprisingly excellent. Be sure to check it out.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 13 (Jerry Williams, Grace Joyner, Low, and More)
Jerry Williams and Low were among the highlights on Tuesday at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 11-12 (Wyldest, LIFE, Kaki King, Fenster, and More)
Kaki King, Wyldest, and Fenster were among the opening Monday night performers at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Interview: War Gods of the Deep – Purveyors of Mighty Metal
Here’s the skinny on War Gods of the Deep: they play heavy metal; they’re based in Chicago; and they are beau coup mysterious.
Read More »Music Review: Ajay Mathur – ‘Little Boat’ Is Worth a Listen
'Little Boat' is a good album. Mathur’s voice is at its best when darkly inflected with down and dirty tones.
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