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Local Review: Starbass – Distant Signals

Posted on January 5, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Starbass| Distant Signals | Self-Released

Starbass = Depeche Mode + Tobacco + Crystal Castles … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Starbass

Local Review: Static Nostalgia – Illusion Gateways

Posted on March 2, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Static Nostalgia | Illusion Gateways | Self-Released

Static Nostalgia = The Pretenders + Nirvana + Yeah Yeah Yeahs … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Static Nostalgia

Local Review: Soap – 90’s Niños

Posted on March 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Soap | 90’s Niños | Self-Released

Soap = Logic + The Dean’s List + Souls of Mischief … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Soap. Self-Released

Local Review: SNXFF – Years Ago

Posted on May 4, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
SNXFF | Years Ago

SNXFF = RZA + Erick Sermon + Clams Casino … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, SNXFF

Local Review: Star Crossed Loners

Posted on May 4, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Star Crossed Loners | Self-titled

Star Crossed Loners = Pavement + Widowspeak … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Star Crossed Loners

Local Review: Sleep Dealer – Please, Reconnect…

Posted on June 1, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Sleep Dealer | Please, Reconnect... | Arborist Records

Sleep Dealer = Sinai Vessel + Pianos Become the Teeth … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Arborist Records, Sleep Dealer

Local Review: Soothbone – Infinity Pool

Posted on August 3, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Soothbone | Infinity Pool | Self-Released

Soothbone = Tycho + Sufjan Stevens + Flying Lotus … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Soothbone

Local Review: Sorrowset – All Ends, Begin with Ease

Posted on October 5, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Sorrowset | All Ends, Begin with Ease

Sorrowset = Baroness + Botch + Isis … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Sorrowset

Local Review: SIAK – PHD

Posted on November 3, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
SIAK | PHD | Hel Audio

SIAK = Derrick May + Marquis Hawkes … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Hel Audio, SIAK

Local Review: Slow No – Wake

Posted on March 1, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Slow No | Wake

Slow No = Bloc Party × Piglet … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Slow No

Local Review: Sister Adolescent – I Am Not So Far

Posted on May 31, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Sister Adolescent | I Am Not So Far | Self-Released

Sister Adolescent = Beach House + Unknown Mortal Orchestra … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Self-Released, Sister Adolescent

Local Review: Stop Karen – neither here nor there

Posted on July 6, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Stop Karen | neither here nor there

Stop Karen’s neither here nor there is a succinct, six-track album that is cheerful and heartening, though not lacking in depth nor lyrical prowess. Upbeat ukulele is the musical focal point, woven into clear vocals that create a folk-grunge-pop feeling that lies somewhere in between twang, punk and ballad. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Stop Karen
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