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The Volunteers - Crash Mansion, New York City, NY ---10.09.09
(10.25.2009)
It seems like anyone can start an indie band nowadays. Just throw on an American Apparel hoodie, some Ray-Bans, cut a few tracks that mimic an early Nirvana record, and you're pretty much set. However, the Volunteers aren't ready to take the easy way out. |
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The Summer Set - Love Like This Review
(10.24.2009)
Hailing from Scottsdale, Arizona, The Summer Set consists of brothers Stephen (bass) and John Gomez (guitar), in addition to Josh Montgomery (guitar), Brian Dales (vocals), and Jess Bowen (drums). Their mission: to inject a sense of optimism back into the music scene. But is this power-pop band a feel-good relief or too much of a toothache to handle? |
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The Penelope[s] - Priceless Concrete Echoes Review
(09.19.2009)
Meet The Penelope[s]: the next electronica, New Wave throwback, French sensation. But is the band destined to remain an unfortunate aftermath of a bygone decade, like crimped hair and hammer pants? |
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The Penelope[s] - Priceless Concrete Echoes Review
(09.17.2009)
Meet The Penelope[s]: the next electronica, New Wave throwback, French sensation. But is the band destined to remain an unfortunate aftermath of a bygone decade, like crimped hair and hammer pants? |
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Calvin Harris - Ready For The Weekend Review
(09.07.2009)
Calvin Harris isn't trying to save the state of music with gut-wrenching melodies or confessional style, sweeping ballads. Ready For The Weekend is all about the here and the now, the carpe diem of the nightlife scene. But is this enough of a reason to hold the attention of his audience for more than a few tracks? |
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The Donnas - Greatest Hits, Vol. 16 Review
(08.15.2009)
Who are The Donnas and more importantly, why are they releasing a greatest hits album? |
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Spinnerette - Spinnerette Review
(07.19.2009)
You probably know Brody Dalle from The Distillers. Naturally, with this in mind, it should probably trigger high expectations for her the release of Spinnerette's self-titled debut. But are these expectations fulfilled? |
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Gossip - Music For Men Review
(07.10.2009)
Say what you will about Beth Ditto, but it's always a relief to listen to a singer that can actually sing. Gossip's Music For Men is an affirmation that the band demands more recognition. |
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Jeff Buckley - Grace Around The World Review
(06.20.2009)
A musician and songwriter who had an overwhelming amount of promise, Jeff Buckley was and still is the kind of visionary that proves timeless with each and every listen. |
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Stoley PT - Winter-Summer-Winter-Summer Review
(06.01.2009)
Emerging from New York City, StoleyPT aims to create infectious, guitar-driven pop that's much more 90's alternative rock than the passing favorites of today's hipster crowd. |
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Band of Skulls - Baby Darling Doll Face Honey Review
(05.17.2009)
The Southampton trio delivers an album that's a mix of alternative rock's best and brightest. |
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411 Music Interview with Kate Voegele
(04.24.2009)
From TV to music, rising star Kate Voegele talks about her newest CD, her upcoming tour, and her role on the CW's One Tree Hill. |
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Bat For Lashes - Two Suns Review
(04.20.2009)
Bat for Lashes, the stage name of British singer and songwriter Natasha Khan, releases a sophomore album that could easily propel her into the ranks of icons like Tori Amos and Kate Bush. |
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Julien-K - Death to Analog Review
(04.06.2009)
With their debut, Death to Analog, Julien-K hopes to bridge the gap between electronic and modern rock. But are they just another band destined to fade into alternative obscurity? |
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Razorlight - Slipway Fires Review
(03.23.2009)
After dazzling UK fans for more than four years, Razorlight hopes to capture a loyal American fan base. But does their third album, Slipway Fires, contain the elements to win American hearts? |
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Cash Cash - Take It To The Floor Review
(02.19.2009)
Meet Cash Cash, the latest techno-pop band to come out of the small town of Roseland, New Jersey. Their mission? In the words of lead singer Jean Paul Makhlouf, "to bring back some of that 70s funk guitar, mixed in with the life and fun of the 80s.” But does the band succeed? |
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Morrissey - Years Of Refusal Review
(02.18.2009)
The Moz is back with his ninth studio album. After releasing multiple "Greatest Hits" compilations, can Morrissey prove that he's still relevant in today's music scene, or is it time to finally call it quits? |
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411 Music Interview: Hana Pestle
(12.18.2008)
Although she's from a small town, Hana Pestle's voice and talent are the exact opposite. Since graduating high school, eighteen-year-old Pestle has not stopped touring. But does she regret the whirlwind life of hopping from city to city? Absolutely not. |
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411 Music Interview: James Rotondi of The Bad Eliots
(12.11.2008)
You might've heard their catchy song, "Cat's Meow," featured in commercials for Snapple Antioxidant Water. But just who are The Bad Eliots? |
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Innerpartysystem - Innerpartysystem Review
(12.06.2008)
Mix one part Daft Punk, one part She Wants Revenge and a good measure of modern pop-punk and what do you get? Hailing from Pennsylvania, Innerpartysystem is the latest band to dabble in both the trademark sounds of post-punk pop and industrial rock. But do they really live up to all the hype? |
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