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February 04, 2012 | 
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[caption id="attachment_2569" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Courtesy of Turtlekat.hu"][/caption] Soulful, experimental rockers Foxy Shazam released their self-titled album earlier this month. With a six-piece set-up that features piano and horns along with the usual drums, bass, guitar, vocals line-up, the gentlemen of Foxy Shazam deliver classic rock style with a fun, adventurous
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Brooklyn-based duo, MGMT, released their second studio album on April 13. The record, entitled “Congratulations,” was described by NME as a collection of “frenetic, brief psych nuggets,” “echo-drenched mini epic tendencies” and “classic MGMT.” Lead members Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden have been working together on their synthesized, electro and
Codeine Velvet Club, an alternative, pop duo from Scotland, released their first studio album earlier this month. The self-titled debut is an eclectic mix of daring swing, ‘50s rock and ‘60s soul. Composed of Fratellis frontman Jon Lawler and his songwriting muse, “pop cabaret” artist Lou Hickey, the two Glaswegians
On March 2, experimental rockers Portugal. The Man released their fifth studio album “American Ghetto.” Set to coincide with a North American tour, the newest record is a powerhouse of tunes to delight the band’s ardent followers. On their official Web site www.portugaltheman.com, the band discusses the tricky task of
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[caption id="attachment_1002" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="Courtesy Of Jackrabbitsonline.com"][/caption] Earlier this week, Alkaline Trio released their seventh studio album entitled “This Addiction.” Still sporting eyeliner and tight jeans, the group that formed in 1996 has undergone few changes in their newest record. The familiarity of catchy beats and dark subject matter are
With a MySpace that describes their music as both “Gospel” and “Showtunes,” Yeasayer released their second studio album, “Odd Blood” last week. The Brooklyn-based group unleashed its experimental sound on audiences with their debut album, “All Hour Cymbals” in 2007. The album is an eclectic mixture of tribal beats, folk
After much dispute and seemingly-impossible U.S. distribution, “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” has finally hit the big screen in select cities throughout the country. Distribution companies in the U.S. were oddly skeptical about taking on actor Heath Ledger’s final project. According to an August 2009 article on Variety.com, Sony Pictures
One of my favorite albums of this decade is one that I actually didn't truly appreciate until earlier this month. When a friend gave me a copy of Cursive's "Happy Hollow" almost two years ago, I was hesitant to give it a good listen. I was undeniably taken with "The Ugly Organ," but I wasn't sure how I felt about the band's new direction.
Kiss Kiss, an experimental quintet from New York, released their second full-length album on July 7. The ensemble began with drummer Jared Kearns and guitarist/vocalist Joshua Benash (who also does a good deal of synthesizer work) while the two attended State University of New York at Purchase.
Saint Motel, an up and coming band from the West Coast, released their EP, "ForPlay" on Sept. 8. The charming quartet bear a notable sound that mingles psychedelic rock elements with a modern alternative feel. The economical iTunes purchase also includes imaginative music videos for each of the EP's six tracks.
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