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Wavves – King of the Beach (2010)
By jumping from experimentation to nostalgia and back again, Wavves' King of the Beach can match and will possibly eclipse the success of last year's self-titled effort. Serving as a furious, rambunctious tour-de-force of
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The-Dream – Love King (2010)
Though it offers the witty quips and melodic hooks one comes to expect from The-Dream, his third album is not a risk-free production. His self-analysis of the human condition is an ongoing theme, as
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The Implosion of The King Khan & BBQ Show
The King Khan & BBQ Show's break-up last week in Daegu, South Korea was raucously entertaining, much like the garage-rockers' renowned shows. Jay Mattson provides his first-hand account of the chaotic scene at Bar
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Viernes’ Sinister Devices
The vocals on Viernes‘ debut full-length, Sinister Devices, rarely escalate beyond a whisper. This technique is a recently trendy choice within electronic music’s spreading sub-genres, many of which are renowned for a soothing, echoey
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Kamp! Out!
Kamp! are a sight to behold. They are on the cusp of an global breakthrough, yet at the moment remain confined to a Polish fan population that rightfully feels as if it has the
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Tokyo Police Club Remain Champs
Max Fishkin provides a second look at Tokyo Police Club's new album, Champ, to follow up our earlier interview of their keyboardist, Graham Wright. The album lives up to the high expectations Wright set
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The Divine Comedy – Bang Goes the Knighthood (2010)
The Divine Comedy's tenth album, Bang Goes the Knighthood, offers no surprises for longtime fans. As usual, Hannon's wit and playful observations find success in a pleasant medium between folk and pop music. This
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The Secret History
Pop music formed by ’60s girl groups are often subjected to ancient stereotypes. Joyous harmonies, lyrics consisting of nothing more than multiply layered “doo-wop-da-doo-wop”s, and a subtle sway of the hips for sex appeal
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Interview with First Aid Kit
A sit down with the two sisters behind Swedish phenomenon First Aid Kit reveals details about their childhood, rise to recognition, songwriting process, and notable influences. Though just 17 and 19, they show why
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Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Before Today (2010)
After dozens of hand-crafted releases, Ariel Pink has emerged with an exceptional album that polishes up his lo-fi production values without sacrificing the ingenious songwriting and domineering personality that brought him acclaim in the
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Interview with Uffie
Electroclash high-riser Uffie explains the story behind her debut full-length, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, in addition to her interesting travels around the globe, the renowned collaborators she has worked with, and how the
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Obscure Sound: Best of May 2010
In addition to the abundance of different genres featured below, the past month offered plenty of diverse opinion. It has originated mainly from four of the site’s contributors, who featured 9 of the 12
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