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‘Bonfire’ offers eclectic mix that defies genre

Christopher Nguyen August 2, 2011

My M.O.’s album, Bonfire, lives up to the band’s name and features a mix of music that seems to please them. With the band members hailing from all across the world (Texas, Australia and...

Latest song releases give fans sneak peek into coming albums

Christopher Nguyen August 1, 2011

    “Drug Test,” Game, featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Leaked from Game’s long-awaited The R.E.D. Album, “Drug Test” doesn’t hold...

Katy Perry’s charisma, extravagant stage design add flair to concert

August 1, 2011

As pop star Katy Perry swung above on a pink cloud suspended by metal rafters, it seemed as if a Barbie had truly come to life. Fans stretched out their arms and sang along to a bittersweet love song...

Rival Sons join blues-rock genre with ‘Pressure & Time’

Christopher Nguyen July 27, 2011

With the breakup of The White Stripes, The Black Keys has become one of the only mainstream blues-rock bands still jamming out. However, Rival Sons are looking to join The Black Keys with their second...

‘Rabbits on the Run’ showcases more mature Vanessa Carlton

Chris Nguyen July 26, 2011

 Vanessa Carlton - Carousel by The Vinyl District Vanessa Carlton first rose to fame as a part of the rise of precocious young singer-songwriters early last decade with “A...

Rowland’s latest album fails to escape shadow of Beyoncé

Chris Nguyen July 26, 2011

Kelly Rowland - Motivation () by DJ Ac_Coolbreeze Kelly Rowland has become destined (no pun intended) to be the Jan to Beyoncé’s Marsha. Rowland can release two albums, score a...

‘Two-Way Mirror’ album uses same sounds as last, lacks acclaim

Christopher Nguyen July 19, 2011

Summer Solstice by Crystal Antlers by goincase Crystal Antlers’ latest album, Two-Way Mirror, doesn’t move too far from their noisy debut, Tentacles. Unfortunately, without the...

Pokey LaFarge’s ‘Middle of Everywhere’ features classic American sounds

Christopher Nguyen July 19, 2011

Pokey LaFarge seems to live in the world in which a performer whose name is Pokey LaFarge would not elicit any arched eyebrows. But alas, despite his faded sepia album cover, zoot suit and slicked back...

Cover band’s popularity skyrockets with unique theme

Aaron West July 18, 2011

About 100 people wander around Speakeasy on Saturday night, ordering drinks and yelling conversation over the top-40 and hip-hop tracks that are blaring from the speakers, but all attention turns to...

The Cool Kids long-awaited album features old-school sound

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic by lecoupdulapin Even in the world of hip-hop in which rappers boldly announce the release date of their forthcoming album only to push it back again and again,...

Within and Without’s gentle sounds reveal intimate subtleties

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

    On first listen, the debut album of Washed Out, Within and Without, floats and seems to disappear from mind, but further listens allow the gentle quietness and muffled...

Suite 709’s debut album blends genres, soulful vocals

Christopher Nguyen July 12, 2011

She Don't Even Know by user1299897 Since making their debut at South By Southwest last year, Suite 709 has built a devoted following that reaches far beyond its Austin base. With help from...

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