April 2025

Issue 436 – April 2025

For our annual Local Beer & Spirits issue, artist Chrystal Dawn depicts the magic of brewing and distilling through a mythical painting. Find more of her enchanted art on her Instagram @chrystal.dawn.art.

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Music Reviews

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Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2025

Sometimes I have to throw up my hands and say I got nothing — nothing but six excellent singles from six killer local bands. … read more

By Russ Holsten

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For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)
Japanese Breakfast

Japanese Breakfast = Weyes Blood x Angel Olsen

For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) is a slow burn meditation on the consequences of desire, reconnecting with an estranged father and reconciling with disloyalty from a lover. … read more

By Asha Pruitt

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Sound Mass III: Ampersand
My Education, Theta Naught

Sound Mass = The Mars Volta / Radiohead + Snarky Puppy

It might be a little blasphemous to bring out the Radiohead comparisons this early, but the instrumentals on this project are seriously next level: haunting violins, big drums and beautiful guitars galore. … read more

By Jake Fabbri

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bro’s bad january
Josaleigh Pollett

Josaleigh Pollett = Phoebe Bridgers + Mitski + Ethel Cain 

With many more amazing tracks on the album, Josaleigh Pollett’s sound is beautifully emotional and poetic project that paints clear pictures in your mind through songwriting. … read more

By India Bown

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