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Category: Music

Music reviews, latest additions, charts, news about bands and the music industries!

Elvis Depressedly – Holo Pleasures / California Dreamin’

September 21, 2016

Reviewed by: Nicci Tait Score: 7/10 When Elvis Depressedly first released Holo Pleasures/California Dreamin’, it was, to me, just a chill album to listen…

Home of The Strange by Young the Giant

September 21, 2016

Reviewed by: Michael Sila Score: 8.5/10 Young the Giant is an alt rock band with an electronica-y feel. This is the third album by…

Review: Pure in the Plastic by Polyenso

April 22, 2016

Review by Karina Abbott Rating: 8/10 When I was considering colleges, the summer before my senior year, I toured three or four in my…

Review: Human Performance by Parquet Courts

April 14, 2016

Reviewed by Nicholas Bramanti Score: 8.5/10 On the follow up to their much acclaimed album, Light Up Gold, Parquet Courts offers up a look…

Moderat III Album Review

April 7, 2016

Reviewed by Karina Abbott Rating: 7/10 Moderat’s “III” is a hypnotic, all-encompassing album experience. The music has so many layers, it is both ambient…

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