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HEALTH – ::Disco2
Music | Megan Jung | July 3, 2012Odd and titillating are about the ways I could describe HEALTH’s 2010 remixed album ::Disco2. ::Disco2 is the remixed version of their 2009, second full-length album Get Color and also features a new track by HEALTH called “USA Boys.”
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Young the Giant – Young the Giant
Music | Megan Jung | July 2, 2012The very first time I ever heard a song by Young the Giant was way back in 2004 when I was a lowly freshman in high school. At that time they were still known as The Jakes and I...
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STRFKR – Reptilians
Music | Megan Jung | June 11, 2012Not only is their music unique and fun their name is equally as delightful to say. STRFKR, also known simply as Starfucker, are an electronica band from the great city of Portland. Being in the music business since 2007...
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Morosity – Misanthrope
Music | Megan Jung | May 21, 2012If the name doesn’t give the listener enough indication on the type of music they will be listening to, let me offer a few other words to help better describe the music of Morosity: deep, dark, sinister, and a...
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Fencewalker – Mourning the Whale
Music | Megan Jung | May 21, 2012Folk music without the stereotypical vocal twang is what Fencewalker brings to the plate with her EP Mourning the Whale. Her vocals may lack the overall classic folk twang but her musical backing is true blue folk (AKA there...
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Lana Del Rey – Born to Die (Deluxe)
Music | Megan Jung | May 19, 2012Sexy, provocative, and soulful the pipes on Lana Del Rey will feel like a blast from the past with a modern twist. Del Rey’s music is heavily influenced from her interest in Cuba that any listener can pick up...
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Trampled by Turtles – Stars and Satellites
Music | Patrick Gross | May 11, 2012Stars and Satellites is the sixth album from the Duluth based bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles. The band has spent years fusing bluegrass with elements of country, folk, and a unique style of acoustic speed metal. Trampled by Turtles’...
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Passion Pit releases new single “Take a Walk”
News | Dustin Jansick | May 8, 2012Passion Pit will release their long awaited follow up to their 2009 album Manners on July 24th. The new album will be called Gossamer on will be released on Columbia records. The band recently released the first single named...
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Vieem
Music | Megan Jung | May 4, 2012After being contacted by the singer/songwriter Vieem I was surprised by how much I was able to enjoy and relate to her music. A little bit pop and a little bit gospel, Vieem certainly has some pipes on her....
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Aunt Martha – Bloodshot EP
Music | Chris Berke | April 24, 2012They are a small folk band from Norway, ME, and they have, for lack of a better word, incredibly charming music. Aunt Martha is composed of three members (Tim, Garrett and Brian) and they are all very talented musicians....
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Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup
News | Dustin Jansick | April 10, 2012Lollapalooza 2012 lineup has been revealed with headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath and Jack White set to rock Chicago’s Grant Park. While Lollapalooza will share The Black Keys with Coachella as headliners, there are...
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Gotye – Making Mirrors
Music | Chris Berke | April 4, 2012There is no doubt that almost everyone has seen the viral YouTube video of “Walk Off The Earth” playing every part of a song called "Somebody That I Used To Know" on a single guitar. But did you know...
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John Goraj – Seen and Unseen
Music | Polly Dean | March 21, 2012John Goraj’s new album Seen and Unseen was just released and is already receiving high praise. Slowcoustic.com described the album and John’s voice as; “almost majestic listening”. I could not agree more. Majestic seems to be the one word...
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Frightened Rabbit – The Midnight Organ Fight
Music | Megan Jung | March 9, 2012The first time I heard of Frightened Rabbit was just over a year ago when my best friend made me watch the music video for their song "Backwards Walk" on YouTube. After that moment, I knew I needed to...