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New Music: The Blank Tapes, “A’bergine”
The Blank Tapes get trippy - big surprise there - with a cool underwater video for the song "A'bergine," from the new album Sun's Too Bright
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CD Review: Anna Ash, “These Holy Days”
The shimmering debut album from Oakland's Anna Ash is finally here, and it's full of charm and romance
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New Music: Dirty Projectors, “Gun Has No Trigger”
Preview "Gun Has No Trigger," the soulfully abstract new single by Dirty Projectors, at Popdose
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Parlour to Parlour Bonus Track! (Episode 34A: Bart Davenport)
Before Parlour to Parlour closes the door on 2011, we have a special treat for you: two exclusive live performances by power pop purveyor Bart Davenport
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Parlour to Parlour, Episode 37: Sean Hayes
San Francisco's folk hero, Sean Hayes, gifted us with a Parlour to Parlour interview at his own private studio in the series' final interview of
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Popdose 2011: Michael Fortes’ album highlights of the year
Michael Fortes looks back on five major musical highlights as part of Popdose's 2011 year-end wrap-up
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Parlour to Parlour, Episode 36: Bells
Fusing elements of indie pop, soul and West African highlife, Bells has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting new bands in the Bay Area today
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Parlour to Parlour, Episode 35: Magic Leaves
Parlour to Parlour heads outdoors once again, this time for a psych-folk-rock trip with Joshua Bruner of the great Northern California band Magic Leaves
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Parlour to Parlour, Episode 34: Bart Davenport
With a voice as smooth as silk, and a style as distinctive as a Maserati, how is Bay Area indie pop institution Bart Davenport not yet a household name
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