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Album Review: The New Loud – <i>Can’t Stop Not Knowing [EP]</i>

Album Review: The New Loud – Can’t Stop Not Knowing [EP]

By Jay Ziegler on February 6th, 2010

Do these guys know how to party or what?

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Album Review: Ringo Starr – <i>Y Not</i>

Album Review: Ringo Starr – Y Not

By Jay Ziegler on February 3rd, 2010

Oh Ringo, we meet again two years later.

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Drink Up Buttercup prepares <i>Born and Thrown On A Hook</i>

Drink Up Buttercup prepares Born and Thrown On A Hook

By Jay Ziegler on January 17th, 2010

Another debut to look out for…

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Verona Red sends up a heat wave at Subterranean (1/9)

Verona Red sends up a heat wave at Subterranean (1/9)

By Jay Ziegler on January 12th, 2010

When it comes to bands kicking ass, only the truth comes out, and yeah, Verona Red is the best Chicago band you must hear…

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On Second Listen: Slow Claw – <i>Grandfather Clocks</i>

On Second Listen: Slow Claw – Grandfather Clocks

By Jay Ziegler on January 6th, 2010

This up and coming trio blend the waves of chaotic garage rock with the gab and gift of soulful indie rock without sounding like a bunch of clowns.

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Nada Surf “hang ten” with new covers record and spring tour

Nada Surf “hang ten” with new covers record and spring tour

By Jay Ziegler on January 6th, 2010

Get ready for some Hi-Fi!

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Album Review: Dragon Turtle – <i>Almanac</i>

Album Review: Dragon Turtle – Almanac

By Jay Ziegler on January 2nd, 2010

On this two-sided coin, the duo offer one of this 2009s’s best morose soundtracks, even if it’s comes a little late.

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KROQ make <i>Almost Acoustic Christmas 2009</i> benefit record available on iTunes

KROQ make Almost Acoustic Christmas 2009 benefit record available on iTunes

By Jay Ziegler on December 24th, 2009

311, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Rise Against, and more!

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On Second Listen: The Screaming Blue Messiahs – <i>Live At The BBC</i>

On Second Listen: The Screaming Blue Messiahs – Live At The BBC

By Jay Ziegler on December 24th, 2009

How three humans can create a fiery musical force to be reckoned with is clearly something conventional science probably can’t explain, but who cares right?

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The Morning Benders <i>Echo</i> and prep sophomore album

The Morning Benders Echo and prep sophomore album

By Jay Ziegler on December 22nd, 2009

Plus, a 25-date Spring tour!

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