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Rob Ross
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This Massachusetts-based quartet has something different to offer and a very refined sound that makes this new album, Birds Say, a joy to experience from end to end. Touches of…
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Rob Ross
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The last time I heard two men play with the intensity of a full-bore “band” was Mike Watt and George Hurley doing the music of my (and their) late, beloved…
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Rob Ross
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You might recognize Eszter Balint‘s name from the television series Louie, in which she played (during an end-of-the-season arc) the neighbor/love interest to Louis C.K. But here, the Hungarian-born actress shows…
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Rob Ross
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There are bound to be some very strong and differentiating opinions on this new solo album from Grace Potter – best known for fronting jam-band favorites Grace Potter & The…
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If you know the music of The Bottle Rockets, you know the winning formula that makes their records so good – Brian Henneman’s gang of guitar slingers play straight-ahead, no…
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Dw. Dunphy
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Former Veil of Ashes vocalist Sean Doty fronting The 77’s as a powerhouse backing band: what could possibly go wrong?
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Rob Ross
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There is something I find immediately and charming about Sarah McQuaid’s voice upon first listen to her newest release, Walking Into White – it’s soothing and embracing and doesn’t sound…
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Rob Ross
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Passionate, rootsy rock & roll come right out at you immediately from Austin’s The Bellfuries. This band, who’s been around for a while, have upped their game with this latest…
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Rob Ross
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Janie Price is the mind, voice and cello (!) behind Bird. A London-based singer-songwriter, she now graces us with her third album, Figments Of Our Imagination. Most alluringly about this…
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Rob Ross
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Stephen Kalinich and Jon Tiven have a career and and a list of credits as impressive as one can imagine. Amongst the luminaries, this would include The Beach Boys, Alex…
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Allison Johnelle Boron
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Okay, honesty time. I love music probably more than anything else in the entire world, and it’s no secret that my tunage of choice is typically that which is a…
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Rob Ross
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From the beginning of “Under Her Sails”, there is something immediately soothing about Malpas’ sound, found here on their debut full-length album, Rain, River, Sea. Essentially a duo, Malpas is…
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Rob Ross
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Following what seems to be an upsurge in the Chicago area with new bands of different musical directions and a revitalized music scene of all colors, The Kickback are part…
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Justin Vellucci
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Stephen Ulrich and his jazz/rock noir band Big Lazy will take up residency at the renowned Brooklyn joint Barbes starting in a couple short days and there seems like no…
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Rob Ross
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There are some bands that everyone should know, be aware of, embrace and revere. The Continental Drifters are one of those bands. The subtle elegance and grace that embodies their…
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Dw. Dunphy
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We don’t know what exactly what “Midwest symphonic, dream-prog duo” actually means, but The Receiver’s newest is worth a listen nonetheless.
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Justin Vellucci
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It takes a great record to remind me how awkward it can be — yes yes, like dancing to architecture — to write about really good instrumental rock music. For the moment, the…
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Rob Ross
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I used these words upon seeing EZTV during their opening slot for The Dream Syndicate a few months ago: “I have seen the future of power pop and it’s EZTV”. …
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Dw. Dunphy
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Wilco unleashed the blinking kitty last week on an unsuspecting audience. Does it blow blow up your Death Star or just scratch away at the kitty litter?
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Allison Johnelle Boron
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Personally, one of the most enriching parts of music is not only the ability to blend styles, genres, and perspectives, but also languages and cultures. Quebec City’s Aurian Haller Band hails…
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Rob Ross
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There must be something in the waters of Chicago, because the Windy City keeps spewing out these wonderful bands who have skill, style and sense – and Burnside & Hooker…
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Rob Ross
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Atmospheric, dark, moody – but not in way it can’t be enjoyed. There is melody within the walls built by Insect Ark, the project directed by multi-instrumentalist Dana Schechter. This…
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Rob Ross
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High in energy, melody and at times a Marc Bolan-like vocal, Philadelphia-based Satellite Hearts unleash their brand of rock & roll with their second effort, Desire Forces The Flow. It’s…
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Rob Ross
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From the first tub thumps of the drums into the guitar sludge on the opening track, you know you’re in for a good ride on this, the long-awaited new album…
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Dave Lifton
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Jason Myles Goss’ ‘This Town Is Only Going to Break Your Heart’ may be even better than his last album, ‘Radio Dial.’
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Rob Ross
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This is one fine piece of pure American music – a mixture of country, bluegrass, zydeco with some damned masterful playing and catchy songs. Kevin Sekhani, a Lafayette, Louisiana native,…
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Rob Ross
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Good Lord, this is good. One of my absolute favorite albums this year, Allison Moorer’s Down To Believing is a 13-track blast of passion, quality songwriting and skilled musical performances…
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A new band hailing from Phoenix and Los Angeles, but carrying the sound and the swagger that made the Motor City famous – that well known “garage”/dirty sound personified by…