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Schizophrenic is the only word that describes their sound, but it totally works.
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Baskervilles are as tight as the Kinks or Blondie, and just like those two bands, their urbane professionalism in composition and performance only makes their sound more boss.
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The whistling, handclaps and found noise sampling truly are the backbone of this release, laying the path for Bianchi's increasingly adorable and carefree style. Her Space Holiday's Sleepy Tigers EP is the aural representation of a delicately sparkling cascade of stars.
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Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea might actually be the most straight-forward pop record that Berman and company have ever recorded.
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It was an evening of typical deadpan cool Mary Chain. Singer Jim Reid rarely interacted with the crowd and the rest of the band hardly broke free from their statuesque stage presence.
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When the humble and talented boys from Wellington, New Zealand took the stage on Saturday night at Marymoor Park, the excitement and anticipation of the crowd was palpable.
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The songs are mostly lonely, alt-countryesque compositions that nonetheless have a warm feeling to them at the same time.
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All of the band members are so ridiculously genuine on stage and have such an awesome appreciation for their fans that it's hard to ever utter a negative word about them - and if they keep it up, no one will ever have to.
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A sweaty night of indie-pop songs about taqueria girls, vampires, baseball, bubblegum and Chicago public schools.
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Alterations and Repairs is a sugar coated bullet of a debut album.
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When the band chimes in after the first 10 seconds you'll be left wondering whether Suarez and Blackinton tied Brian Wilson up in the basement and stole his microphone.
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Spelling Sing-a-longs at the Fremont Troll
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The Canadian five-piece put on a captivating and flowing long set. The vocals were handsome, the energy was definitely pumping, and the instrumentals were majestic.
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Their sound is punchy and dancy and possesses all the right grooves to get you going good.
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I mean so bad ass that guitarist Jimmy Smith was spotted retching backstage. Alas, the occupational hazards of rocking as hard as they do.
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Nobody makes blips and mad math rock drumlines sound as good as these guys.
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All in all, Sub Pop 20 was probably the best festival I've ever attended. A sleek schedule, a shockingly good lineup, and a stellar time all around. Happy Birthday, Sub Pop! And many, many more.
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An honest and raw set, Fleet Foxes have never disappointed me. Their sound epitomizes Seattle folk.
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Fresh off the heels of a North American tour with The Cure, this UK instrumental group has finally had their first release issued in the States.
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Tonight, edging toward the end of this stellar two-day fete in honor of Sub Pop's birthday, the band that was once only the stuff of lore took the stage and became reality.
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