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Autumn's Mixed Bag of New Releasesnew

Referring to Athens-based musicians Of Montreal as a pop band is a bit misleading. Though often catchy and cheery, the band's discography is more complex, inaccessible and frequently more pretentious than most pop music.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lindsey Maddox  |  11-25-2008  |  Reviews

We Call it Irresistiblenew

If you're the type who lives for Saturday night dancing at Schimmel's, you don't want to miss Wiley and the Checkmates during the Crossroads Film Festival. The Oxford soul band is sure to put a shake in your step with their funk-infused take on classic soul.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lindsey Maddox  |  04-03-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricksnew

Marshall's creativivity and brilliant voice warrant your attention on her new album.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lindsey Maddox  |  03-14-2008  |  Reviews

Bringing it All Backnew

While including nature footage in a music documentary is a little unusual, the clips show how influential Sigur Ros' homeland is to their music. The group writes beautiful, sprawling pieces as majestic and awe-inspiring as the snow-capped glaciers and jagged mountains of Iceland.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lindsey Maddox  |  02-22-2008  |  Reviews

Son of a Preacher Mannew

Thorn's albums are grounded by gravelly blues vocals, experimenting with country, rock 'n' roll, blues and gospel.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lindsey Maddox  |  12-13-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

A Rainbow of Inspirationnew

In Rainbows is an immensely beautiful offering, full of passion and feeling that is not to be missed.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lindsey Maddox  |  10-25-2007  |  Reviews

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