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Album Reviews

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Their/They’re/There Creates New Punk, Prog, Indie Hybrid With Debut EP

“A negative attitude, humming a positive tune.” The back-handed mantra sums up the sound of Chicago prog-punk trio Their/They’re/There on their debut self-titled EP, out April 20.

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Luke Ottenhof | April 6, 2013

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Kurt Vile Marries Old And New With “Wakin On A Pretty Daze”

The sounds that span from ’65 to present day can all be found scattered and hidden through Kurt Vile’s new album, little gems awaiting the eager ear.

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Luke Ottenhof | March 30, 2013

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Autre Ne Veut Delivers Nouveau R&B Sensibilities With Sophomore Album ‘Anxiety’

While Autre Ne Veut’s new album ‘Anxiety’ is deeply personal, its wonderfully ambitious.

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Alex Lee | March 8, 2013

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Blue Hawaii – “Untogether”

There’s a huge versatility to this duo; sit at home with the record and absorb their emotional reflections, and then go dance out those insecurities at their live show.

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Elena Gritzan | March 5, 2013

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Boats Deliver Energy And Substance With New Album ‘A Fairway Full of Miners’

While Boats may be considered the eccentric cousins to bands like Los Campesinos! or Architecture in Helsinki, they succeed with their tight instrumentation and their eagerness to experiment.

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Curtis Sindrey | February 27, 2013

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Hayden Grows Up And Looks Ahead With New Album “Us Alone” 

Us Alone is a record that looks both back at an already successful career and celebrates what the future holds.

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Laura Stanley | February 7, 2013

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Local Natives Project Mature, Polished Sound On New Album “Hummingbird” 

While most young bands struggle to take their sound to new heights, Local Natives has no problems in bucking this trend.

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Calum Slingerland | February 4, 2013

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Tegan and Sara Ignite A Shock To Your System With New Album “Heartthrob”

Just because Heartthrob doesn’t sound like how you expected it to, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be listening to it endlessly.

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Chris D’Alessandro | January 30, 2013

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Isla Craig Exudes Strong Songwriting And Haunting Melodies With “Both The One & The Other”

This album vividly demonstrates Craig’s strength as a songwriter, through sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies. She is a huge part of Toronto’s musical landscape, and it’s about time that we recognize that.

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Elena Gritzan | January 7, 2013

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FIDLAR Evoke The Raw Punk Sensibilities Of Their Forefathers With Self-Titled Debut LP

If you need something to pick you out of the gutter or for that unforgiving road trip then this album comes highly recommended, it’s a familiar headbutt.

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Paul Schiernecker | January 3, 2013

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