Year: 2016

Review: The Growlers – City Club

Review: The Growlers – City Club
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Something has been different with The Growlers lately. They’ve been coming home later, smelling like cheap perfume and whiskey with a slick new Members Only jacket and they’re not caressing our needs as much any more. “City Club” is going to challenge whole-hearted fans, but others will enjoy the new, sleek sounds that’s brought on by late-night antics and a craving for danger. … read more

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Review: Sunflower Bean – Human Ceremony

Review: Sunflower Bean – Human Ceremony
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Brooklyn-based Sunflower Bean are a dynamic trio who’ve made lightning-fast progress as a band to watch, pairing their fast-paced and energetic psych rock with equally paced, widespread tours. … read more

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Review: Striker – Stand In The Fire

Review: Striker – Stand In The Fire
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Striker have definitely hit their stride on their fourth full-length album, Stand in the Fire. The band struck gold, combining the essence of the classic heavy metal sound of their second album, Armed to the Teeth, with the aggressive, fiery thrash guitars found on their third record, City of Gold. … read more

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Review: TEEN – Love Yes

Review: TEEN – Love Yes
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TEEN Love Yes Carpark Street: 02.19 TEEN = St. Vincent x Chairlift Love Yes, TEEN’s third album, finds the female quartet swimming in similar waters as their contemporaries, making big, glossy pop songs. The seductive prowess of Little Dragon’s neo soul is easy to recognize on “Please”, and the influence of Annie Clark’s vocal style

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Review: Surgical Meth Machine – Self-titled

Review: Surgical Meth Machine – Self-titled
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Surgical Meth Machine = Rio Grande Blood–era Ministry + Pailhead + Revolting Cocks x SLAB!
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