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The Go! Team – Proof of Youth

Imagine a mashup of guitar feedback, rock and pop, early hip-hop samples, hand-claps and “turn this mother out” style. Now, bring in Kurtis Blow and Salt ‘n’ Pepa to orchestrate a cheerleading, pep club type vocal thing, lay it over with the bells and horns of 50s pop, a re-imagining of the score to a [...]

Ray LaMontagne – Gossip in the Grain

Gossip in the Grain is an album that pays tribute to 60s soul, American roots and deep blues music, yet still manages to come off as a unified whole, crafted by an artist who has an appreciation of that which is the essence of all great music. A quiet, deeply personal artist presenting an aspect [...]

Matt & Kim – Grand

On first glance, I thought this was a folk-pop album; something sweet and acoustic and sensitive. On first listen however, I was hit with a wildly danceable wave of energy that made me wish I had better robot moves.  Quick and creative rhythms (electro and otherwise), clashing cymbals, catchy melodies, keyboards and an uncomplicated vocal [...]

Elizabeth Cotton – Shake Sugaree

If you’re interested in the roots of American Music, you need to know about Elizabeth Cotton. She remains a quiet giant of songwriting and guitar playing, having penned Freight Train, Shake Sugaree, Washington Blues and a ton more. Her vocal delivery is precious, her playing spot-on. This album was lovingly recorded with one microphone in [...]

Brazilian Girls – New York City

Ignoring a friend’s insistence at the time (over a year ago) that I would love these guys, I am now here to say that I love these guys. This release has it all…beats, lyrics, textures, just enough noisiness to hook you in, electronics, international flavor without trying too hard (the singer speaks several languages – [...]

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