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Album Review: Ultramarine – Every Man And Woman Is A Star (Score: 10/10)
In 1991 this minimalistic duo conjured up a spell of unique Canterbury techno (later dubbed “folktronica”) for a genre that was still in its infancy. This now classic album mixes ... -
Album Review: Defeat The Low – A Nervous Smile (Score: 9/10)
Yes, the owner of Rise Records is the guitarist in this band, and that should be the only time to address that, because Defeat the Low’s debut album, A Nervous ... -
Album Review: Barbara Padilla – Barbara Padilla (Score: 8/10)
In the spirit of Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, the miraculously voiced Mexican/American soprano Barbara Padilla—runner up on Season 4 of America’s Got Talent—gives it a glorious go with a ... -
Gifts Under A Grand 2014
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x A few years ago we touted the Audio-Technica M50s and their 50-year anniversary silver release. Fast-forward to 2014 and you’ve got the ATH-M50x—better ear cups for the closed-back ... -
Album Review: Shuggie Otis - Live In Williamsburg (Score: 8/10)
Seventies child prodigy Shuggie Otis has re- turned with a bang. Having re-released Inspi- ration Information and its companion Wings Of Love, Shuggie Otis Live In Williamsburg is the album ... -
Album Review: Maggie Bjorklund - Shaken (Score: 9/10)
Danish pedal steel artiste Maggie Bjorklund puts together an A-list band for this masterpiece. Bassist Jim Barr (Portishead), drummer John Covertino (Calexico), guitar- ist John Parish (PJ Harvey collaborator) and ... -
Album Review: PVRIS - White Noise (Score: 6/10)
PVRIS are a young band well on their way to making a name for themselves, but still have room to grow. For a debut release, White Noise is a decent ... -
Album Review: Black Veil Brides - IV (Score: 3/10)
On this, the fourth studio album from rock quintet Black Veil Brides, the group’s ambi- tion couldn’t be more clear. Unfortunately, they failed to deliver what could have been a ... -
Album Review: FlyLeaf - "Between the Stars" (Score: 8/10)
Devotees of multiPlatinum nu metal rockers Flyleaf may be saddened by the departure of lead singer Lacey Sturm, but it would be shameful if past memories prevented them from devouring ... -
American Federation of Musicians Blasts National Football League
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has blasted the National Football League (NFL) for its Super Bowl kickback plan. In what could be deemed the most colossal “pay to play” ...