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Whale Fall take listeners on the auditory equivalent of a journey up and down the west coast of the United States.
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Preview of SXSW Music Festival 2015 (Notable Acts Include Best Coast, Scott Weiland, Tove Lo, Bleachers, The Church, and Unlocking the Truth)
SXSW Music Festival 2015 takes place March 17-22 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Review: Camper Van Beethoven – ‘New Roman Times’ [Deluxe Edition]
This re-release shows Camper Van Beethoven at their best as a talented, sometimes wacky and always unpredictable band.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ’40 Below Records & Friends Vol. 1′ (Including KaiL Baxley, John Mayall, & Walter Trout)
This sampler introduces an eclectic group of rock, blues and Americana artists,
Read More »Music Review: JJ Grey & Mofro – ‘Ol’ Glory’
A new album of old-timey soul music with a blue-eyed southern twist has a perfect fusion of sound and sensibility and is up there with JJ Grey & Mofro's best.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from Rihanna, Kid Ink, Chris Brown, Shelby Lynne and More
Plus Florence + the Machine, Alabama Shakes, The Replacements, Buena Vista Social Club, Larry Coryell, Jorma Kaukonen, Simone Dinnerstein, and The Yardbirds.
Read More »Music Review: Return for Refund – Self-Titled EP
Toronto’s Return for Refund offers five strong tracks in its new EP.
Read More »Music Review: Liz Graham – “Charcoal on a Canvas” Single
Liz Graham releases a new single that could easily pass for an early Cranberries offering.
Read More »Music Review: Rock Masters Band – “Diamonds”/”Hit The City” [Singles]
Rock Masters Band bring classic sounds back with their two new singles.
Read More »Interview: Steven Wilson – Prog-Rock’s Reluctant 21st Century Man
The Grammy nominated "patriarch of prog" on his brilliant new album, those rumors of a Porcupine Tree reunion, and how to disappear in the modern technological age.
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