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AristeiA: AristeiA EP [Album Review]

AristeiA

Dear AristeiA,

It’s been too long. I’ve missed you. There’s a laundry list of things I’ve wanted to say but haven’t in the past year. I’ve been busy. Things are good; I just get distracted. I’m sorry I haven’t made it down to Portland to see any of your amazing shows and I’m sorry we haven’t spoken in a while. I’d like to take a moment and rectify that because, despite my being vacant, I do have strong feelings for you. Read More »AristeiA: AristeiA EP [Album Review]

Forest Fire: Fortune Teller [Track]

Forest Fire

Earning best album of the year is a notable feat, one not to take lightly. But to garner such a cherished spot, and that from a noted collective like La Blogoteque, without having a “proper” release is something else altogether. Well, Forest Fire is ready to give Survival, the recipient of La Blogoteque’s best album of 2008, that proper release via new label Infinite Best. And the first single off the album is “Fortune Teller”. Read More »Forest Fire: Fortune Teller [Track]

Reverse Dotty: Licorce Whips [Album Review]

Reverse Dotty

Euro trash just sounds like a genuine tragedy of a personal description that is begging to be exploited, doesn’t it? Reverse Dotty seem to think so. And their debut album Licorice Whips does just that; through synth-heavy and rock-steady exploitations destroy general perceptions of experimental artists. Of course said perceptions aren’t always wrong (God knows The Chemical Brothers have out stayed their welcome). But, this is a group that just plain rocks to beat, rhythm and exquisite guitar work as well. Read More »Reverse Dotty: Licorce Whips [Album Review]

War Tapes Band

War Tapes: The Continental Divide [Album Review]

Yes, War Tapes sound a bit like The Killers. Yes, they seem to be an 80’s influenced bunch of glam rockers. But, look past your pretentious preconceptions for one moment. Then just listen. These guys rock. And they rock steady. The Continental Divide is an album of pure POWER, as well as grace. If you stop to look for their originality, it will be bloody obvious.

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Summer Cats: Super [Video]

Summer Cats

Summer Cats‘ new LP, Songs For Tuesday, is backed with lovable indie pop gems like “Lonely Planet”, “Hey You” and “Super”. After dropping a video last year for “Lonely Planet”, Summer Cats now do the same for “Super”, one of the more infectious songs off the Australian pop band’s latest. Where “Lonely Planet” merely featured people dancing around, this one has more of a storyline. There’s plenty to love here, from people with cat faces (just paint), to the exquisite French car, to the adorable kitten at the end. Read More »Summer Cats: Super [Video]

Skeletons With Flesh On Them: All The Other Animals [Album Review]

Skeletons With Flesh On Them

Lose the drama for one damn night. Learn to enjoy yourself. Life doesn’t have to be an ever-ready emotional roller coaster all the time. Have some fun for once. Throw in Skeletons with Flesh On Them’s debut album All The Other Animals and prepare yourself for good time Seattle pop rock. Of course it wouldn’t be fitting to be entirely positive. Hell, Richard Simmons was bulimic and John Edwards needed a mistress. And they always seemed to be happy and optimistic. Let’s keep it real. Read More »Skeletons With Flesh On Them: All The Other Animals [Album Review]

The Zookeepers: Darling [Video]

The Zookeepers

I’m usually opposed to covering videos which simply show the band performing their song unless there’s something unique about the performance — say, like a special live version or video session. Initially I thought “Darling” by The Zookeepers would be the former; after all, it’s the band performing their song… sort of. But not really. It’s just a group of kids dicking around on the beach with instruments and fireworks. And boy does that bring back memories. Read More »The Zookeepers: Darling [Video]

Autopilot Is For Lovers: To The Wolves [Album Review]

Autopilot Is For Lovers

Portland is bustling with great new bands. Last year it was Meyercord and The Old Believers. Just last week it was Ah Holly Fam’ly. Now it’s Autopilot Is For Lovers, a band that is filled with heavy vibrato and folk-y Americana. Select songs provide focus on specific instruments like banjo and accordion, while others find the band expanding to several instruments. Read More »Autopilot Is For Lovers: To The Wolves [Album Review]

The Cloud I’m Under: Future Games [Video]

The Cloud I'm Under

I recall getting lost as a child at night in a mid-80s fair, packed full of looming dark shapes and carnies with poor teeth. The video for “Future Games” brings back those memories — it’s merely modern home video of an evening at the fair. The Cloud I’m Under just released a free EP titled Ears Ringing/Hearts Full/Pockets Empty, an album filled with cool electro-synth-pop including “Future Games” and “Out At Mars”. Read More »The Cloud I’m Under: Future Games [Video]

The Atlantic Manor: Slow Drugs and Other Sorrows [Album Review]

The Atlantic Manor

Vocalist and guitarsmith R. Sell, mastermind behind The Atlantic Manor, has probably heard the expression “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” more than the rest of us. This only seems logical since his music bleeds this theory at a slow drip upon the dusty, unkempt floors of indie rock. There isn’t a much better example of a man’s strive for artistic freedom over commercial success than with this guy. And with his 10th (yes, 10th!) DIY release Slow Drugs and Other Sorrows, we get another look at the dark exploitations of the imaginary freedoms we tend to treat as all to real. This is maddening. This is strange. This is cool. Read More »The Atlantic Manor: Slow Drugs and Other Sorrows [Album Review]

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