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Yo La Tengo: 'Fade'new

How do you keep your sound fresh after over 20 years as a band?
San Antonio Current |
James Courtney |
01-23-2013 |
Reviews
Tags: Yo La Tengo
Justin Townes Earle comes to The Socialnew

A cooler, more collected Earle is touring on his fourth album.
Orlando Weekly |
Chris Parker |
01-22-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hot Water Musicnew

Reunited Hot Water Music return with new record.
Orlando Weekly |
Alan Sculley |
01-22-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
How Sweet the Soundnew
Mississippi boy Elvis Presley’s “Ultimate Gospel” album is a favorite in the gospel genre.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie Long |
01-17-2013 |
Reviews
The #couchtour Phenomenonnew

A growing number of artists are live-streaming their shows, and fans are tuning in.
Hartford Advocate |
Michael Hamad |
01-16-2013 |
Music
Taddy Porter and Filligar are young bands with old soulsnew

Known for occasionally bringing in some killer national and regional talent, Jack's Bar is kicking off 2013 right — on January 20 the venue will host Taddy Porter and Filligar, a dynamic duo of solid young rock bands.
San Antonio Current |
James Courtney |
01-16-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
After three decades, Yo La Tengo isn't ready for definition just yetnew

"I've always felt that if we're playing it, it's us. It's a legitimate part of our lives and our personalities, and something that we feel so strongly about that we committed it to a record."
Arab Springboardnew

Omar Offendum explores the politics of identity and insurrection
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
01-16-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Yardwork Sounds Positive on Newest EPnew

It seems like every write-up about Charlotte band Yardwork employs, in some way, shape, or form, the word "positive." Look. We just did it right there.
Charleston City Paper |
Susan Cohen |
01-16-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Yardwork
To Bieb or not to Biebnew

Justin Bieber is huge now, but which historical teen star's path will he follow?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Corbie Hill |
01-16-2013 |
Music
The Reinvention of Tess Brunetnew
Tess Brunet sheds old monikers and steps into the spotlight with new album “The Great Nothing.”
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-11-2013 |
Music
Now, Now Weaves Intricate ‘Threads’new
Now, Now’s “Threads” is a consistent but imperfect album for the burgeoning young band.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-05-2013 |
Music
Tags: Now, Now
Young at Heartnew

Punk-rock pioneers The Adolescents keep their fast, furious and fun-loving ethics alive.
Folio Weekly |
Nick McGregor |
01-03-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
The State of North Carolina Musicnew

North Carolina innovators make their mark in 2012.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jordan Lawrence |
01-03-2013 |
Music
Tags: North Carolina Music
Get Your Download Onnew

Our music critics continue their look at the best of 2012.
Tucson Weekly |
The Usual Gang of Idiots |
01-03-2013 |
Music
Tags: Best Music of 2012