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Review: U.S. Girls – Heavy Light

Posted on March 9, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
U.S. Girls | Heavy Light | 4AD

Heavy Light’s off-the-cuff style calls for a more deliberate listening experience: It’s thoughtful, provocative and politically apropos. … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Heavy Light, U.S. Girls

Review: Caroline Rose – Superstar

Posted on March 10, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Caroline Rose | Superstar | New West

Caroline Rose= Prince + Maggie Rogers + Bee Gees … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Caroline Rose, Superstar

Local Review: Ophelia – Like a Lover

Posted on March 11, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Ophelia | Like a Lover

Ophelia = Kate Bush + Grimes … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Like a Lover, Ophelia

Local Review: Telluride Meltdown – Slippery Slope

Posted on March 12, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Telluride Meltdown | Slippery Slope

Telluride Meltdown  = Les Claypool  + King Missle … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Slippery Slope, Telluride Meltdown

Review: Monophonics – It’s Only Us

Posted on March 13, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Monophonics | It's Only Us | Colemine Records

Every expertly delivered layer of Monophonic’s It’s Only Us feels like a revelation in contrast to today’s hyper-automated world. … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Colemine Records, It's Only Us, Monophonics

Review: The Districts – You Know I’m Not Going Anywhere

Posted on March 16, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The Districts | You Know I'm Not Going Anywhere | Fat Possum

The Districts = Vundabar + Slaughter Beach, Dog + Twin Peaks … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Fat Possum, Garage-Rock, Indie-Rock, Music Review, The Districts, You Know I'm Not Going Anywhere

Review: The Toxenes – Double Creature Feature

Posted on March 17, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The Toxenes | Double Creature Feature | Killjoy Records

The Toxenes = The Baby Shakes + The Cramps + The Horror Pops … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Double Creature Feature, Killjoy Records, The Toxenes

Local Review: Flakes – A Stairway in the Sky

Posted on March 18, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Flakes | A Stairway in the Sky | Self-Released

Flakes = Flume + oOoOO … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Flakes, Local music reviews

Local Review: The BrightSlide – Lost It at Day One

Posted on March 19, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The BrightSlide | Lost It at Day One

The BrightSlide = Hunter Hunted + MisterWives + The Brobecks … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Lost It at Day One, The BrightSlide

Review: Mute Duo – Lapse in Passage

Posted on March 20, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Mute Duo | Lapse in Passage | American Dreams

Mute Duo = Antonio Sánchez + Amen Dunes … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Ambient Music, American Dreams, Music Review, Mute Duo

Local Review: Acid Cvlt – Acid Cvlt

Posted on March 23, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Acid Cvlt | Acid Cvlt | Self-Released

There is something subtle about the dark, sexy synths of Acid Cvlt that get lodged into your subconscious and get you to physically nod along. … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Acid Cvlt, Dark Wave, Local Band, Music Review

Review: Yolkdrop – Yolkdrop

Posted on March 24, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Yolkdrop | Yolkdrop | Self-Released

Yolkdrop = The Wombats + Her’s + Twin Peaks … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Music Review, Pop Punk, Yolkdrop
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