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Slacker's 'Start a New Life' Has a Backstory Worth Tellingnew

Shem McCauley burned out of progressive house and club remixes, then packed up and disappeared in Bangkok. Two years later, he emerges with a release for the ages.
Dig Boston  |  David Day  |  02-24-2010  |  Reviews

Our Dismal Decade: A Highly Subjective Look at the Decade in Musicnew

The decade was imminently forgettable. But with great tribulation comes great art, and music saved my soul. It's no wonder this list is dominated by dour, dark music — as a mirror of emotion, it's practically flawless.
Dig Boston  |  David Day  |  12-30-2009  |  Music

Pan-Pot: Strawberries, Saxophones & the Spice Melangenew

Yes, they are from Berlin and yes, they have some songs named after drugs ("Charly" and, er, "Crank") but from there, it is all innovation and high-action end-time tunes.
Dig Boston  |  David Day  |  03-20-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Everyone Wants Keren Annnew

Legions of indie-rock boys around the world have a behemoth-size crush on Keren Ann. I do not. I am a professional journalist with nothing but respect of Mlle.
Dig Boston  |  David Day  |  02-06-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

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