Localized: Cig Burna

Localized: Cig Burna
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Sonically, it’s hard to put a label on Cig Burna, Brisk and the VilleAge camp because of BriskOne’s versatility. “If I could say anything, it’s across the board,” says Cig. … read more

National Music Reviews April 2016

National Music Reviews April 2016

April showers bring so many national music reviews. … read more

Local Music Reviews April 2016

Local Music Reviews April 2016

April holds Record Store Day and rad local albums—every year! … read more

Human Meat: Napalm Death’s Legacy of Grind

Human Meat: Napalm Death’s Legacy of Grind
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Napalm Death have always been a band you can instantly recognize, with a brash, often insanely fast sound and distinct vocals. The legacy of Napalm Death has always been how unique they are. … read more

Review: Black Mountain – IV

Review: Black Mountain – IV
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Black Mountain = The Black Angels + Kraftwerk + Portugal. The Man
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Discogs: Virtual Vinyl Meeting Place

Discogs: Virtual Vinyl Meeting Place
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Over the past decade or so, varying degrees of music collectors worldwide have seemingly begun to defect from large online retailers like eBay and Amazon in favor of “smaller,” more intimate online stores. The most popular, and quite possibly the fastest-growing, is Discogs. … read more

Review: Charles Bradley – Changes

Review: Charles Bradley – Changes
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Charles Bradley = James Brown / Alabama Shakes + Lee Fields
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The New Nest: Albatross Recordings & Ephemera

The New Nest: Albatross Recordings & Ephemera
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In only a few short years, Hatziathanasiou has earned a local reputation (such as “Best Eccentric Nostalgia” by City Weekly) for his assemblage of offbeat recordings and strange but alluring pieces of art. … read more

Review: The Coathangers – Nosebleed Weekend

Review: The Coathangers – Nosebleed Weekend
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The Coathangers = La Luz + Bikini Kill + Shannon and The Clams
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