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Rapper stays true to roots with latest album

Elijah Watson March 27, 2012

Unlike those who have claimed to have paid their dues in hip-hop, Timothy Parker, more commonly known as rapper Gift of Gab, has done so since his days in hip-hop duo Blackalicious. His impenetrable rhyming...

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Singer’s eclectic covers album foreshadows potential comeback

Elijah Watson March 27, 2012

The cover art for R&B/soul songstress Macy Gray’s latest album, Covered, says it all. Naked, but veiled in darkness and hidden under wild hair, the singer-songwriter has a sullen look on her...

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Mars Volta releases experimental record

Elijah Watson March 27, 2012

There is no group that has taken up the progressive rock torch quite like The Mars Volta. In their 11-year career, the band has gone from prog-rock toddlers to masters of the genre, channeling the spirit...

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Madonna’s longevity provides base for new album’s success

Chris Nguyen March 27, 2012

Madonna’s age looms large over her latest album, MDNA. At 53, she has remained relevant (despite protests from her critics to the contrary) in the world of entertainment where celebrities are edged...

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Eisley-Tallhart tour to show lush vocals, new sounds

Daniel Munoz March 26, 2012

EISLEY The first thing bloggers and PR drones point out about indie vets Eisley is that four out of five band members are siblings. While the family-band aspect is certainly novel, listeners would...

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The Shins advance with pop appeal

Audrey White March 20, 2012

We waited half a decade for a new Shins album. With the delectable and engaging Port of Morrow, the anticipation paid off. Front man James Mercer has shaken around the line up, recruiting musicians both...

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Nedry produces big sound with limited instruments

Elijah Watson March 20, 2012

Being compared to experimental rock group Portishead would be a challenge for most; that is, unless you’re Nedry. The English three-piece courageously flourishes with a minimalist electronic atmosphere...

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Odd Future’s unconventional second album keeps it controversial

Elijah Watson March 20, 2012

“Once upon a time, there was this group of dusty ass mothafuckas that created a little group for themselves. They called themselves Odd Future.” This is the introductory line to “Hi,”...

Live album presents great collection of The Decemberists’ songs throughout career

Robert Starr March 20, 2012

“I just thought I’d mention before we begin: This is not the Keith Urban concert. If you mean to be at a Keith Urban concert, you will be sorely disappointed.” So said lead singer Colin...

Singles feature classic, definitive sounds

Chris Nguyen March 20, 2012

Beach House — “Myth” On their first single, “Myth,” off their soon-to-be-released third album, Bloom, Beach House doesn’t stray too far from the sound that has come...

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Local band strives to find own sound, emulates previous bands

Elijah Watson March 20, 2012

Local band Electric Touch stays true to their name. Influenced by the punk rock sounds of The Clash and The Ramones, the group’s upbeat and energetic sound electrifies listeners with a musical shock....

SXSW Music — DAY 5

Elijah Watson March 19, 2012

Everything seems to come to a breaking point during the fifth, and basically last, day of SXSW. The festival's events coincided with St. Patrick's Day, resulting in a Saturday that was catastrophic,...

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