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  • Papercuts – Fading Parade

    Score 6.7/10 Sub Pop Papercuts There’s a shy kid in the corner. You probably missed him on your way in, but he’s there. In [...]

  • Eagle and Talon – In Manila

    Score: 4.3/10 Bi/akka Records Eagle and Talon Los Angeles duo Eagle and Talon have been touted as post-riot grrl; their DIY ethic and lo-fi [...]

  • Jon McKiel – Confidence Lodge

    Score 8.7/10 Youth Club Records Jon McKiel Purchase: Amazon, iTunes In the Northwest, we are familiar with darkness. We tend to be the types [...]

  • Esben and the Witch – Violet Cries

    Score: 5.4/10 Matador Records Esben and the Witch There are two basic types of horror movies: he campy, cheesy ones that end up being [...]

  • Lubec – Nothing is Enough!

    Score: 6.2/10 The Acme Thunderer Lubec Sculpt Rock, the genre listed for Lubec‘s Nothing is Enough! EP, must be a reference to the deeply [...]

  • Chris Schlarb – Psychic Temple

    Score: 8.6/10 Asthmatic Kitty Records Chris Schlarb Be warned: Chris Schlarb is not a rock musician; and his new offering, Psychic Temple, is not [...]

  • Small Black – New Chain

    Score 6.7/10 Jagjaguwar Records Small Black The internet-fabricated genre “chillwave” is just over a year old and the original bands are starting to take [...]

  • Twin Shadow – Forget

    Score: 6.3/10 Terrible Records Twin Shadow It’s sixth grade. Your elementary school is holding a roller skating party. While you attempt not to fall [...]

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