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Web of Sunsets – Room of Monsters (End of Time)

Web of Sunsets – Room of Monsters (End of Time)

Drifts, but doesn‰'t wander. I didn‰'t even know I liked acid country. You will, just try it out. They call their sound “acid country‰” but they mean it in the best kind of way. Web of Sunsets‰' album is all of the good things about country- they don‰'t rush anything,...

633 Ashland Ave.: Early Pitchfork Music Festival Guide

If you‰'re like me (a Midwestern music nerd) the title “Pitchfork Music Festival‰” is bound to catch your attention. Located off the west side of Chicago‰'s Union Park, Pitchfork’s past lineups have held many big name musical artists, including Vampire Weekend,...

Leading Ladies: Girl Groups Appreciation Moment

Brand new British girl group, M.O, is one to watch for 2014. Girl groups are so underrated which is a shame considering the massive amounts of talent and hard work each individual girl group has. It seems as if at any given time, only one girl group can dominate, but...

Heavy Rotation Highlights

Hey DJs! It’s Tuesday, which brings with it a new crop of great additions to our rack in the studio! This week spotlights the long-awaited return of Beck, as well as some bubblegum punk from TacocaT, the industrial beats of Machinedrum, Book-Burners’...

The Tough Crowd: Sunbathin’ in Strange Reviews

I didn‰'t really like Sunbather. That‰'s a bold statement, I know. Some of you wanted to punch me in the eye as you read that. Oh well that‰'s just how I feel. It‰'s now been a few months since the end of 2013 and I think it‰'s been adequate time to let the dust...

Ane Brun – Songs 2003-2013 (V2 Records)

Ane Brun – Songs 2003-2013 (V2 Records)

Maturity and confidence, like your lonely, interesting, talented aunt who can sing. Ane Brun compiled the best of her work since 2003, re-recording five of her top songs, and unveiling some unreleased tracks in a 32 track album. The compilation is everything you would...

Arthur Beatrice – Working Out (Harvest Records)

Arthur Beatrice – Working Out (Harvest Records)

In its baby stages…. Arthur Beatrice is not an individual, but instead a group of four from London. The group sticks to simplicity- barely there beats on some tracks, while others feature more pressing rhythms and a touch of synth. They fall under the indie pop...

Sam Smith ‰ÛÒ Sampler (Capitol)

Sam Smith ‰ÛÒ Sampler (Capitol)

Heartfelt storytelling on his own terms Primarily known from his work with Disclosure, Sam Smith and his blossoming solo career only feature a handful of tracks at the moment; however, his most recent release leaves listeners yearning for a debut album schedule to...