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Review: Ceremony – In the Spirit World Now

Posted on August 22, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Ceremony | In the Spirit World Now | Relapse

Ceremony = Wire + Devo + New Order … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Ceremony, In the Spirit World Now, Relapse

Review: Oh, Rose – While My Father Sleeps

Posted on August 23, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Oh, Rose | While My Father Sleeps | Park The Van

Oh, Rose = The Julie Ruin + Hole … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Oh Rose, Park The Van, While My Father Sleeps

Review: Pharmakon – Devour

Posted on August 30, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Pharmakon | Devour | Sacred Bones

Pharmakon = Robedoor + Lana Del Rabies … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Devour, Margaret Chardiet, Pharmakon, Sacred Bones

Review: Perfume Genius – Set My Heart on Fire, Immediately

Posted on May 15, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Alton Barnhart
Perfume Genius | Set My Heart on Fire, Immediately | Matador Records

Perfume Genius = Sufjan Stevens + Beach House … read more

Posted in: LGBTQ+, National Music ReviewsTagged: LGBTQ+, Matador Records, Mike Hadreas, Music Review, Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately

Local Review: Pinewalker – Migration

Posted on September 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Pinewalker | Migration | Self Released

Pinewalker = Sleep + Lynyrd Skynyrd … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Migration, Pinewalker

Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue

Posted on September 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Knocked Loose | A Different Shade of Blue | Pure Noise

Knocked Loose = Jesus Piece + Disembodied + Year of the Knife
… read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: A Different Shade of Blue, Bryan Garris, Knocked Loose, Pure Noise

Local Review: Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters – It’s Only Permanent

Posted on September 9, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters | It's Only Permanent | Self-Released

Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters = Staind x Explosions in the Sky … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters, It's Only Permanent

Review: Fire-Toolz – Field Whispers (Into the Crystal Palace)

Posted on September 11, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Fire-Toolz | Field Whispers (Into the Crystal Palace) | Orange Milk

Fire-Toolz = ’80s Pat Metheny + Crying + Rustie … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Angel Marcloid, Fire-Toolz, Orange Milk

Review: Chelsea Wolfe – Birth of Violence

Posted on September 12, 2019 (August 19, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Chelsea Wolfe | Birth of Violence | Sargent House

Chelsea Wolfe = Lana Del Ray + Emma Ruth Rundle + Black Sabbath … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Birth of Violence, Chelsea Wolfe, Sargent House

Review: The Paranoyds – Carnage Bargain

Posted on September 13, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The Paranoyds | Carnage Bargain | Suicide Squeeze Records

The Paranoyds = Moon Zappa + X + The Julie Ruin … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Carnage Bargain, Suicide Squeeze Records, The Paranoyds

Local Review: Sentou – In Bed

Posted on September 16, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Sentou | In Bed | Self-Released

Sentou = Washed Out + potsu + Skylar Spence … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: In Bed, Sentou

Local Review: T. James – Distant Shapes

Posted on September 18, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
T. James | Distant Shapes | Petrichor Records

T. James= Atmosphere + Chris Webby … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Distant Shapes, Petrichor Records, T. James
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