Cass McCombs: Be Mangy

Cass McCombs: Be Mangy
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Cass McCombs is in another state, speaking about his latest album through an iPhone speaker. His voice is soft and deliberate in a way that calls for reverence, though he’s hardly on a pedestal. From passionate cynicism to selfless wisdom about music and people and life, he delivers an encouraging, informal sermon. … read more

Review: Wrekmeister Harmonies – Light Falls

Review: Wrekmeister Harmonies – Light Falls
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Wrekmeister Harmonies = Earth + ISIS + Godspeed You! Black Emperor … read more

Localized: Forest Feathers

Localized: Forest Feathers
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Forest Feathers, a dynamic group that incorporates the dreamy space of prog-rock into the technical elements of math rock, initially started as a solo project by Camron Sackett in 2013. Sackett had no idea that the project would eventually evolve into the atmospheric sounds, sampling and shredding that currently represent the local trio. … read more

Local Review: Spirit City – We’re All Insane

Local Review: Spirit City – We’re All Insane
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Spirit City = Death Cab for Cutie + PlayRadioPlay! + Innerpartysystem … read more

Review: True Widow – Avvolgere

Review: True Widow – Avvolgere
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True Widow = The Jesus and Mary Chain / Goatsnake + Codeine … read more

Localized: Your Meteor

Localized: Your Meteor
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Incorporating a wide range of influences including Joni Mitchell to ’70s rock, Your Meteor dynamically presents a non-linear indie-rock style that combines elements of jazz, math-rock and character-based storytelling. The result is a singularly unique sound, albeit not without its deviations. … read more