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Some Army's Second EPnew
Within a modest 29 minutes, this six-strong Carrboro outfit synthesizes shoegaze and indie-pop sounds; despite their far-flung touchstones, these songs still feel distinctly Southern in execution. (self-released)
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No Eyes' No Eyesnew
No Eyes' self-titled EP is like a Texas psych-rockin' longhair in the midst of getting his mop snipped into a neat London bowl, but some loose ends still await their trim.
The ExMonkeys' Use Your Toolsnew
The body rock is strong on Use Your Tools. Yes, this is bass worth thumping; The ExMonkeys' percussive physicality translates nicely to headphones and car stereos.
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Monoslangnew
With the addition of vocalist Lesley Pond, Raleigh's Monoslang slides from pop-structured post-rock into trip-hop territory.
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Nine Fingered Thug's Women Are Magicnew
Nine Fingered Thug's debut cassette isn't just rough around the edges; it's rough to the core. (Hollow Bunny)
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Systems' Ghost Medicinenew
At the core of Systems' brilliance, at least on the Carrboro band's debut, is the band's ability to navigate the uneven line between thrash and post-rock.
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Pink Flag's King of Scenenew
The Durham punk rock trio's latest EP aims for something more nuanced than thrashing, screeching rebellion -- properly, post-punk angularity.
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