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Unorthodox singer rediscovers footing

February 21, 2012

“Gonna put my pink dress on/And do my hair up tight,” sings Sinead O’Connor on “4th & Vine,” the opening song on her latest album, How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?...

Previously underwhelming hip-hop artist makes breakthrough in new album

Elijah Watson February 21, 2012

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, better known as Tyga, had an ill-received debut when listeners first heard him on collaborative studio album, We Are Young Money. The rapper’s verse on the hit “BedRock”...

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Iconic indie artist writes legendary lyrics

Daniel Munoz February 21, 2012

After a successful reunion tour with his former band, Pavement, Stephen Malkmus recorded last year’s Mirror Traffic with his current band The Jicks, the latest in a string of successful solo outings...

Pop music duo’s sophomore album stays true to roots, adds new pizazz

Rainy Schermerhorn February 21, 2012

If Sleigh Bells’ 2010 album Treats came out with a rush of adrenaline, Reign of Terror is more of the aftershock to the eruption. Instead of shocking listeners with their unique blend of heavy metal,...

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Experimental singer’s most recent album is her lyrical best

Elizabeth Hinojos February 21, 2012

To some, experimentation can be a tedious process. To Claire Boucher, it is an intrinsic approach to music which has yielded impressive results. Boucher, who records under the name Grimes, has an anxious...

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Sludge metal couple Jucifer may rupture eardrums at show

Daniel Munoz February 16, 2012

Plenty of musical do-it-yourself bands have been inspired by punk legend Mike Watt’s most famous piece of advice, “If you ain’t playin’, you’re payin’.” But not...

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Dubstep subgenre features more aggressive sound

Elijah Watson February 15, 2012

Electronic dance music, or EDM, has emerged as the next big thing for American mainstream music. Key components include Las Vegas' Electric Daisy Carnival, a festival that has become notorious for...

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Folk group Navasota String Band prepares second album

Karin Samelson February 15, 2012

Turn off the electricity and a majority of musicians would lose their ability to make their sound resilient. You can’t say the same for The Navasota String Band. Their instruments resonate, even...

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Grammys’ award felon Brown with spotlight

Chris Nguyen February 14, 2012

Amid the glory of Adele’s wins, the return of her astounding voice from surgery and the solemn rememberance of Whitney Houston’s recent death during Sunday night’s Grammys, there was...

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Islands’ new album showcases the aftermath of a tragic relationship

Elijah Watson February 14, 2012

Indie rock group Islands has risen to prominence since it released its debut, Return to the Sea, in 2006. The group’s soft, melancholic sound compliments its name: wavy, reverberated guitars rock...

‘Re:Generation’ music project an eclectic display of artistic talent

Elijah Watson February 14, 2012

When documentary filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev first announced his latest endeavor, “Re:Generation,” in October of last year, questions arose as to how well the acclaimed director would be able to...

Neiliyo releases bold, lyrically-focused EP

Ali Breland February 14, 2012

If music were represented by places, then Neil Petty, a.k.a. Neiliyo’s, latest EP would be the Montauk Yacht Club meets ’80s South Beach. On Aquinnah, Austin’s self-proclaimed electro-funktionaire...

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