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REVIEW: Cities Aviv – ‘The Crashing Sound of How It Goes’

Posted on April 30, 2021July 8, 2021 by Jonathan Yim

THE CRASHING SOUND OF HOW IT GOES by Cities Aviv I was stuck in a place/I couldn’t get up/what happens next? How does one begin to grieve growth from one chapter of life to another? Loved ones lost, a regressive sociopolitical landscape, and the impending fears of aging all come crashing down on one to…

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REVIEW: Bobby Kid – “Blue/Dissonance”

Posted on April 30, 2021May 1, 2021 by Caro Malphrus

Who am I, and who are you? Growth. Fear. Changes. The nostalgia of it all. Who are we if I am no longer who I used to be? We desperately cling on to our past in hopes of using it as a band-aid, a short term justification, to heal what we face now. And most…

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Courting: ‘Grand National’

Posted on April 30, 2021July 12, 2021 by Zeina Khalife

If there’s anyone who hasn’t lost complete touch over the ever-fleeting artistry of social commentary rock, it would undoubtedly have to be the Brits. Championing the genre as what might be a post-post-punk reaction to the spawn of angsty British lyricism, Courting have recently released a 4-track debut EP that delivers a wonderfully refined twist…

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Fleet Foxes – ‘First Collection 2006-2009’

Posted on November 9, 2018November 2, 2018 by Sam Veal

Nostalgia is a powerful feeling, providing respite from the present day. Music continues to find ways to replicate former fond feelings: a day at the beach, a sunset with friends after a long hike, or a cozy evening in the mountains. If there is a specific minutiae-filled time and place that one longs for, it’s…

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BRONCHO: ‘Bad Behavior’

Posted on October 12, 2018October 8, 2018 by Sam Veal

When formulating ideas for new music, BRONCHO bandleader Ryan Lindsey could not help but focus on the bad things. While spending a lot of time watching CNN, he says, “…man, there’s a lot of bad behavior out there. Not to mention, there’s a company making money off of people watching their depiction of it all.” Shortly…

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REVIEW: Lala Lala – ‘The Lamb’

Posted on September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by Sam Veal

Lillie West has described her recent past as one of “general violence.” In the midst of writing her follow-up to 2016’s delicate Sleepyhead, West’s inner circle faced home invasions, assault, and death, leaving her running inward, dreading the world outside. Through fear and personal deconstruction, West’s latest album as Lala Lala makes big realizations around…

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Middle Kids are a Force to be Reckoned with on Debut Album “Lost Friends”

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Anna Lee

An eclectic combination of confidence, self-doubt, love, and lust ooze from “Lost Friends,” the debut album from Australian trio, Middle Kids. The vocals of singer/guitarist Hannah Joy radiate self-assurance, but the lyrics tell a story of uncertainty and woe. Combined with the powerful instrumentals of Tim Fitz and Harry Day, the fresh-faced band navigates rocky…

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Melody’s Echo Chamber: ‘Bon Voyage’

Posted on June 8, 2018June 5, 2018 by Sam Veal

The time between albums for Melody Prochet has been close to six years, and that span can be categorized by loss and rediscovery. In the initial recording of Melody’s Echo Chamber’s follow up to her acclaimed self-titled debut, Prochet abandoned the first attempt, describing it as a “dead baby”. Choosing to go it alone and end…

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Courtney Barnett Gets Real on ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 by Anna Lee

The start of Courtney Barnett’s sophomore album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, sets the scene for the chaotic, emotional turmoil to come with the words, “Take your broken heart / turn it into art.” While this first track, “Hopefulessness,” seems to drone on upon first listen, with its slow rhythm and monotonous vocals, it later becomes…

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise: ‘How to: Friend, Love, Freefall’

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Nate Bramel

On paper, Rainbow Kitten Surprise should be a complete disaster: A North-Carolina five-piece playing moody folk-rock music with spurts of rapping, paired an ultimately ridiculous name. Yet somehow, the band has beat the odds and gained quite a reputation for incredible shows and a distinct sound. On RKS’ third studio effort How to: Friend, Love,…

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