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CD Review: The National, “High Violet”

Kelly Stitzel May 19, 2010 0

I’m sure it is a little bittersweet when your band has its highest debut ever –#3 to be exact –  on the Billboard 200 album chart with its new, critically-acclaimed album, and the record

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Live Music: Joanna Newsom @ MusicNOW Festival in Cincinnati, 3/30/10

Kelly Stitzel April 5, 2010 1

Frequent Popdose punchline Joanna Newsom hauls her harp onto the front page for Kelly Stitzel's live review. Will we have one on her

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CD Review: Volcano Choir, “Unmap”

Ken Shane September 25, 2009 11

I’m a big fan of Justin Vernon in his day job as Bon Iver. His is one of the freshest and most creative voices to emerge from the north woods in recent years. On

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CD Review: Various Artists, “Dark Was the Night” and “War Child Presents Heroes”

Ken Shane March 4, 2009 6

It’s no secret that tribute albums and charity compilations can be hit-or-miss affairs at best. In the case of the latter, all you can really do is be happy that you’re supporting a good

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CD Review: Bon Iver, “Blood Bank [EP]“

Ken Shane February 4, 2009 7

Last year Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon blended his personal story, haunting melodies, and evocative lyrics on an album called For Emma, Forever Ago. The album found its way to almost everyone’s top-ten list at

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