7.5
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Over and out: B. Hamilton and Stella Rose

Stella Rose – Jane Similar artists: PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Liz Phair, Alanis Morissette Genre: Alternative Rock There’s very little about life that consistently makes sense. Similarly, the dream world offers even fewer explanations about what it all means.
8.0
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Old Thrills: Tom Meighan and WILD CITY

WILD CITY – Yaritza Similar artists: Rowland S. Howard, Beast of Bourbon, The Black Angels, Black Lips Genre: Garage Rock It doesn’t take a lot to make one feel powerless. No special day is needed to feel strange, out of place, and just a little off the pace…
8.0
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The sendoff: MFV and Club Bombardier

Club Bombardier – Anger Management Similar artists: NOFX, Green Day, The Offspring Genre: Skate Punk, Punk People who spend much of their lives trying to convince themselves or others of their faultless conscience are wasting plenty of time. Worse still, if…
Alternative History

Pixies Albums Ranked: Debaser

Pixies was heard by very few people without leaving an impression. Nearly all of the important alternative-rock bands claimed them as an inspiration. The band’s best albums are still ranked highly. Pixies is the benchmark for an entire genre of music. David Bowie…
8.5
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To comfort you: Maudlin Dog and Sicada

Sicada – cuts in my mouth Similar artists: Catalyst…, CATALYSTPVD, widowdusk, Knumears, Vs Self Genre: Post-Hardcore, Screamo, Emo Contrary to popular belief, there will be plenty of things and a lot of people that will accompany you in your worst times.
7.5
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Strange journey music: EVIL SONS and Maragda

Maragda – The Reckless Similar artists: SLIFT, Earthless, Motorpsycho, Thee Oh Sees Genre: Stoner Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock What’s with some electric guitar riffs that make them exciting even decades after they were first recorded? Why would a kid…
8.0
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Monday’s daydreams: Alex Hand Band and TAPE TRASH

TAPE TRASH – TT 4-EVER Similar artists: Japandroids, Titus Andronicus, Cloud Nothings, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Spielbergs Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock Someone breaks the door open and starts running into your house. You holding dangerously by a finger off…