La Sera
I thought the Vivian Girls were pretty good, a lot of pissy but prim potential. But I think La Sera, bassist-vocalist Katy Goodman's new band,…
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The Excitement of Maybe
Exene Cervenka listened to aching pop gems on the little AM radio in her family's 1959 Dodge as she grew up, soaking in the streams…
A Cautionary Tale
First off, I have to confess that I picked up this CD simply because of its AMAZING cover, which is styled like an uber creepy…
Pre-order the new BOAT album and be a part of the ltd. edition cassette revival
We have been lucky enough to get a sneak listen to the new BOAT album, Dress Like Your Idols, releasing March 22, 2011 on Magic…
Let England Shake
It's been a few years, and to be succinct, what we have here is another outstanding album by PJ Harvey. Upon first listen, I have…
Fading Parade
This is probably an oversimplification, but it often seems that some bands are merely a great idea, and some bands are full of great ideas.…
The King of Limbs
When I was a very little man, probably three years old, my family took me to the circus. As I observed the caged lions and…
White Wilderness
San Francisco's John Vanderslice has worked his subtle, unique, elegant, and memorable musical magic for about eight full-lengths' worth of material. But like many excellent…
Dye It Blonde
Chicago's Smith Westerns gob up glamorous gum-pop, blowing big bubbles of glistening indie rock power. They've been out of school (Northside College Prep) for a…
Strange Like We Are
Campfire OK's debut album Strange Like We Are is a smorgasbord of tasty sounds, slowly-simmered songs, and crackling good production. About a half dozen well-trained…