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Swans - The Seer
(Somewhat) Mellowed with Age Few bands still going today in independent rock could argue a reputation that precedes them as well as New York's Swans. A legacy of uncompromising music, punishing noise and an overall outsider aesthetic is as honored...
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Richard Hawley - Standing at the Sky's Edge
Eat your heart out, Jack White The omnipresence of Richard Hawley is a challenge to describe. Yet, before delving into the nuances of his latest solo record, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, it seems essential or just plain respectful to mention...
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Dublin Death Patrol - Death Sentence
Slack to the Future There's an old and inaccurate joke: Why is Ireland such a wealthy country? Because the capital is always Dublin! Well, Ireland is not so wealthy, and similarly, Bay Area supergroup Dublin Death Patrol is not automatically better...
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The Forsaken - Beyond Redemption
The Wheels Of Death Keep Turning Melodic death metal has come a long way since In Flames decided to take Iron Maiden’s award-winning formula and up the ante. Actually, it really hasn’t, but that doesn’t make it any less fun to listen to....
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The Holy Mess - Cande Ru Las Degas
Holy @#%! We’ve all had to suffer through the experience of being trucked out somewhere to see “my friend's band.” For whatever reason, we agree to go, and before we know it we’re knocking back house specials as the band crosses the...
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Dignan Porch - Nothing Bad Will Ever Happen
But Nothing Especially Good, Either They say that too much of a good thing is bad. Well, how about too much of an average thing? South London’s Dignan Porch provide the answer: their tiring, uninspiring sophomore album, Nothing Bad Will Ever...
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Carice Van Houten's Video for "Particle of Light" Featuring Antony Hegarty
Carice van Houten, best known for her role in the HBO series Game of Thrones, will be releasing her debut album, See You on the Ice, on September 28. The record will feature a guest appearance by Antony Hegarty on the track, “Particle of Light.”...
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CMJ Music Marathon 2012 Lineup Announced
The fall music festival, CMJ Music Marathon has just announced its 2012 lineup and includes a diverse list of performers like DIIV, Oddisee, OFF!, the Walkmen, the Mountain Goats, Com Truise, Killer Mike and Slowdance. The event will take place in...
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