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The Drowning Men: All of the Unknownnew
The Drowning Men are trying for a lot of things at once: The Oceanside, Calif., quintet blend folk, stately indie rock, dark subject matter, occasional bursts of punk energy and more.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
10-11-2012 |
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The Tough Shits: "The Tough Shits"new
On the debut by Philadelphia's The Tough Shits, one is treated to a cartoon by comic artist Avi Spivak, depicting a cast of characters partying on a seedy boardwalk. It's an indicator of lyrical themes...
Tucson Weekly |
Billups Allen |
10-10-2012 |
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The Helio Sequence: Negotiationsnew
Nobody does shimmering cool quite like the Helio Sequence. [image-1]
With sparse instrumentation—guitars, keyboards and drums—and a sense of all-enveloping reverb, the Oregon duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel essentially spins gold from hay...
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
10-04-2012 |
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Kreayshawn: Somethin 'Bout Kreaynew
Cultural consensus tells us that some artists have little to no value. They're the musical equivalent of junk food—all empty calories and chemical additives. Kreayshawn, in context, belongs to the same brain-dead girl gang as Ke$ha and Dev and Uffie...
Tucson Weekly |
Staff |
10-04-2012 |
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Buke and Gase: Function Fallsnew
This indie-rock duo from Brooklyn recently changed their name ever so slightly (from the original Buke and Gass) because casual listeners and fans alike were mispronouncing it. The name refers to their unique, customized instruments: Arone Dyer's "buke," a six-string baritone ukulele; and Aron Sanchez's "gass," a guitar-bass hybrid.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-01-2012 |
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The Mission Creeps: Halloweennew
All Hallows' Eve lasts all year for Tucson horror-rock band the Mission Creeps. This excellent thematic album employs surf-rock, blues stomps, high-Gothic drama, sci-fi soundtrack music and rockabilly twang to help you get your spook on.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-01-2012 |
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In Flight: Andrew Birdnew
Violinist/songwriter takes a direct approach in crafting his folk form.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
09-29-2012 |
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The Redneck Jazz of Jimmy Herringnew
"Subject to Change Without Notice," the latest solo venture from Widespread Panic's lead guitarist, delivers a smattering of genres.
Jackson Free Press |
Tom Speed |
09-21-2012 |
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Grizzly Bear: 'Shields'new
After a long, well-earned hibernation (last bear pun, promise), Brooklyn indie darlings Grizzly Bear have returned with Shields, their follow-up to 2009's critically acclaimed Veckatimest.
San Antonio Current |
Chuck Kerr |
09-20-2012 |
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Chick Corea & Gary Burton: 'Hot House'new
Commemorating the 40th anniversary since the release of their groundbreaking Crystal Silence, pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton hit the studio again for their 6th joint-release.
San Antonio Current |
J.D. Swerzenski |
09-20-2012 |
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Beloved Binge's Pocketsnew
They might've left town for a while, but Pockets proves Beloved Binge kept pace with Durham.
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Some Army's Second EPnew
Within a modest 29 minutes, this six-strong Carrboro outfit synthesizes shoegaze and indie-pop sounds; despite their far-flung touchstones, these songs still feel distinctly Southern in execution. (self-released)
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V Lundon and Tell Me Something Good: Mallory's Missing Camera (Self-Released)new
Forgive the comparison: As V Lundon and Tell Me Something Good's Mallory's Missing Camera begins with a swell of Brian Eno-esque ambient organ, echoes of U2's 1987 landmark album of Southwestern obsessive-compulsive disorder, The Joshua Tree, come to mind...
Tucson Weekly |
Joshua Levine |
09-20-2012 |
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The Old Ceremony's Fairytales and Other Forms of Suicidenew
As a whole, this is the most convincing collection in The Old Ceremony's catalog, proof that the past, present and future of this veteran ensemble remain exciting. (Yep Roc)
Review: Clicks & Whistles' Serious Bidnessnew
Embassy Recordings; Release date: Sept. 17, 2012
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Brittany Gaston |
09-18-2012 |
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