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Twin Sister: In Heavennew
In the dry heat of a desert summer, nothing sounds livelier, more effervescent, more eardrum-quenching than Twin Sister's debut full-length, In Heaven. A Brooklyn (by way of Long Island) chillwave quintet praised by all the right online tastemakers (i.e., Pitchfork), Twin Sister is led by adorable, chirpy-voiced Andrea Estella, who takes a few cues from disco-dazzled, Parallel Lines-era Blondie and is clearly having too much fun presenting dance-pop gems like orbit-inducing "Space Babe."
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
09-02-2011 |
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Unknown Mortal Orchestranew
A nonsensical, nostalgic work of Sixties pysch-rock, it pushes all the right buttons, and when the stuttering guitar solo kicks in, it pushes all the right buttons at once.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
09-01-2011 |
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Francisca Valenzuela: Buen Soldadonew
Francisca Valenzuela (born in San Francisco and raised in Chile since age 12) has been kicking ass for some time
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-01-2011 |
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Andrea Echeverri: Dosnew
Has it already been six years since her solo debut?
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-01-2011 |
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Rene Lopez: E.L.S.new
The pretensions of Rene Lopez's E.L.S. are hard to swallow.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
08-31-2011 |
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Red Hot Chili Peppers: I'm With Younew
Who's the most important Chili Pepper?
San Antonio Current |
Chuck Kerr |
08-31-2011 |
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The Ettes: Wicked Willnew
Precious and few are the records today that ably capture a timeless garage-punk sound and credible girl-group vocals and melodies. It seems like a holy grail combination often aspired to but rarely achieved.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
08-29-2011 |
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Nekromantix: What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hellnew
On their new album, Danish-American psychobilly trio Nekromantix seem content to create music with a tongue-in-cheek horror shtick. Sexy new drummer Lux, a YouTube sensation known for her technical prowess and the fact that she plays the kit in high heels, brings a precise, forceful and metallic wallop, resulting in what's arguably the best-produced and most-aggressively arranged effort by a band that's been doing this for 20 years.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
08-26-2011 |
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Darondo: Listen to My Songnew
Berkeley-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist William Pulliam, who recorded under the name Darondo, released just three 45 RPM singles during his brief recording career. Ubiquity Records tracked him down seven years ago and issued a CD made up of five of his six sides and four other tunes from tapes Darondo had in his closet. And now, with Listen to My Song, we finally get to hear another batch of long-lost tracks.
East Bay Express |
Lee Hildebrand |
08-24-2011 |
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Roach Gigz: Bitch I'm a Playernew
Roach Gigz is a curious anomaly. The San Francisco native is a true rapper's rapper, spraying polysyllabic verses in a manner strongly reminiscent of Eminem circa "Low, Down, Dirty." Like MC Eiht or Celly Cell, he has a flair for snappy cadences. And his ability to transcend turgid subject matter with warmth and smarts recalls 2006-era Lil Wayne.
East Bay Express |
M.T. Richards |
08-24-2011 |
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Archers of Loaf on Point in Homecomingnew
Archers of Loaf were never, ever going to be confused with a “cool” band in their heyday. They were the kind of band you sat in a beanbag chair with massive cans on your ears and blared because there were better things to do than having an afterschool job.
YES! Weekly |
Ryan Snyder |
08-24-2011 |
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Guy Clark: Songs and Storiesnew
Guy Clark's songwriting gifts have earned him greater approbation from fellow musicians than commercial success.
San Antonio Current |
Chris Parker |
08-22-2011 |
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Jeff Bridges: Jeff Bridgesnew
Jeff Bridges, aka "The Dude," has temporarily set aside his acting career to focus on music.
San Antonio Current |
David H. Monnich |
08-22-2011 |
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Jay-Z and Kanye West: Watch the Thronenew
Watch The Throne is easily the most anticipated rap release in 2011.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
08-19-2011 |
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Glambilly: White BBQ Saucenew
What makes Glambilly so great isn't in a song, but a monologue.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
08-19-2011 |
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