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Bravo Johnson: The Crooked And The Straight [Album Review]

Bravo Johnson

Americana music is in many ways comparable to the heavy questions regarding punk rock. What the hell is Americana? What is truly “punk”? As a couple of sub genres, they can be very difficult to explain or even comprehend. Except that they are supposed to be soundtracks to describe a certain (yet vast) culture or sub culture. Bravo Johnson (MySpace) is commonly referred to as an Americana rock group. With hints of old school rockabilly, it does fit the standard. But not really. But, does it really matter? Read More »Bravo Johnson: The Crooked And The Straight [Album Review]

A Shoreline Dream: Recollections Of Memory [Album Review]

A Shoreline Dream

The name A Shoreline Dream (MySpace) is, perhaps, the best indicator of what to find in their music. It is filled with crashing waves and sandy beaches and a trade off between a mystical evening sky and one tormented with dark storm clouds. These visual soundscapes lead the listener through an undertow of shoegaze, a mashup of pop and rock, and the struggle between dark vs. light, good vs. evil, land vs. liquid, life vs. death. Read More »A Shoreline Dream: Recollections Of Memory [Album Review]

Javier Suarez [Feature Artist]

Javier Suarez

I’ve fallen in love with “Yarn Blues” by Yarn Owl, a small pop trio out of my college town of Pullman, WA. The three attend Washington State University (my Alma Mater) and include on percussion Ted Powers (Ether Hour) and on bass Tim Meinig (Band Of Horses, Run River Run) and on guitar/vocals Javier Suarez. Javier’s demo, Note, Beat, Word Collection landed on my promo rack via a mutual friend. Read More »Javier Suarez [Feature Artist]

Manchester Orchestra: The Only One [Video]

Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra have always used the classic themes of love, misery, loss, joy, or emotional fixation. But, their entrancing and graphic video for “The Only One” is a track on a whole new level of estranged convictions. It is the first piece in what will be an 11 video collection – one video per song from their much anticipated album, Mean Everything To Nothing, due for release on April 21st. A wonderful concept. Read More »Manchester Orchestra: The Only One [Video]

Desmond Reed: The Window Shopping EP [3″ CD Single Review]

Desmond Reed

Desmond Reed is a mystery. The clues are few. It’s a he, he resides in Massachusetts, and he shares his name with a USC Trojan football player. So I guess it’s a little surprising that his music is not a mystery. The messages are clear and honest and simple and, at times, a little strange. At least that’s what can be gathered off his three-song, three-inch CD-R out now on Susy Records, The Window Shopping EP. Read More »Desmond Reed: The Window Shopping EP [3″ CD Single Review]

Eula: Language Of Threat [Album Review]

Eula

Art. Angst. Awesome. Three words starting with “A” that one can easily attribute to Eula (MySpace), a band so filled with elements of pop and punk and blaring rock that it’s amazing any of them still have eardrums left to help keep them in tune. Language Of Threat, their latest EP, is filled with the hyped-up, in-your-face sounds I referenced when they debuted opener “Housewolf” a few months back. Read More »Eula: Language Of Threat [Album Review]

The Snowdrops: Mad World [7″ Review]

Keith Girdler of The Snowdrops

What is the best way to debut on a record label devoted to the sweetest of indie pop? How about naming the single after a hit song from the ’80s and covering that song as the A-Side? While it may not work for every band, it works almost too well for The Snowdrops. You’ve likely heard the original by Tears for Fears. You probably even like the Gary Jules cover better after seeing it in Donnie Darko. Well, look no further as The Snowdrops have created the ultimate version of “Mad World.” I would be absolutely thrilled to have a jet engine fall out of the sky and kill me while listening to this tune. No, it’s not as sad as Jules’ version. Or as quick as the original. It is, however, pure bliss. Read More »The Snowdrops: Mad World [7″ Review]

The Legends There And Back Again

The Legends: There and Back Again [Album Review]

The Legends have been a favorite of mine since I discovered their debut LP Up Against The Legends in 2004. Since then, I have worked diligently to piece together a library of their recorded workings. I am close to succeeding, though for the final 7″ I’ll probably have to fly to Sweden. Most recently, I purchased the There and Back Again single.

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