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MODEST MIDAS STRIPS DOWN [BUZZSESSION]

New York City is a glorious place. The energy here is second to none, and yet there's times the never-ending intensity can be overwhelming. Late [...]

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MINIATURE TIGERS SHINE BRIGHT [BUZZSESSION]

With the release of their third full-length album, Mia Pharaoh, Miniature Tigers have made a very conscious leap into the world of seductive/sexy, bright indie pop music. To match [...]

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SESSIONS

BOBBY GIVES US A TASTE OF THEIR UPCOMING LP [HONEY I'M HOME SESSION]

Defining exactly what Bobby is can be a difficult task. They're an enigma, a band whose bio makes it seems as if their [...]

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THE AMERICAN SECRETS TAKE ON NEW YORK CITY [BUZZSESSION]

Even if you don't recognize their name, odds are that you've heard of Michigan's The American Secrets before. And that's because [...]

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SYDNEY WAYSER AND CO LEAF US SPEECHLESS IN THE WOODS [BUZZSESSION]

After a brief canoe ride with Sydney, I hit record on my camera and allowed Sydney's voice and the backdrop of [...]

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WHAT'S BUZZING

MIREL WAGNER IS A CURIOUS WONDER [VIDEO]

Posted on 16 May 2012

Mirel Wagner is a curious wonder. Based in Finland but with roots in Ethiopia, Wagner teamed up with the Toronto-based cinematographer Grandon and Son to deliver a multi-medium video that [...] Continue Reading


WHAT'S BUZZING

SUNLESS ’97 DEBUTS SHINY NEW SINGLE [STREAM]

Posted on 16 May 2012

UK trio Sunless ’97 is set to debut their new double A-side single on June 18 via Not Even Music. With co-production and mixing done by David Wrench (Caribou, Bear In Heaven), the tracks are [...] Continue Reading


ALBUM REVIEWS

REPTAR’S BODY FAUCET [7.8]

Posted on 15 May 2012

Georgia four piece Reptar often seem to embody their namesake. While they may not be prehistoric, animated or green, they do evoke a sense of fun with a slight twist of nostalgia thrown [...] Continue Reading


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THE ECHO-FRIENDLY READYING DEBUT LP [VIDEO]

Posted on 15 May 2012

There’s something special about male/female musical duos with a healthy dose of awkward sexual tension. Think about it -- Jack and Meg White of the White Stripes, Gotye and Kimbra, Wavves [...] Continue Reading


FEATURES

BEST COAST, BEACH HOUSE, TENACIOUS D [WEEK'S TOP RELEASES]

Posted on 15 May 2012

Some of the best summer singers are releasing this week, with sophomore efforts form both Beach House and Best Coast -- so get your bathing suites ready folks. It's time to lie out in the sun [...] Continue Reading


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ALT-J RELEASING DEBUT ALBUM THIS MONTH IN THE UK [VIDEO]

Posted on 14 May 2012

Alt-J, also known as ∆, played their first ever New York City earlier this week and are about to take the music world by storm. Their debut album, ∆n ∆wesome W∆ave, is unfortunately only [...] Continue Reading


CONCERT REVIEWS

HORSE FEATHERS BROUGHT SERENITY TO BOWERY BALLROOM [PHOTOS]

Posted on 14 May 2012

Two to one. This was more or less the ratio of instruments to musicians on stage at Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday night. Amongst the two women and three [...] Continue Reading


CONCERT REVIEWS

SPIRITUALIZED WAS WORSHIPED AT TERMINAL 5

Posted on 14 May 2012

Wile it may seem cliché, Spiritualized shows are truly spiritual experiences. Not only is the music steeped in that tradition, but for many, seeing J Spaceman on stage is cosmic in and of itself -- it [...] Continue Reading


WHAT'S BUZZING

KISHI BASHI, BEACH HOUSE, THE GREAT GOOGAMOOGA [SUGGESTED NYC CONCERTS]

Posted on 14 May 2012

If you've ever dreamed about a festival that combines the best food, drink, and music that New York has to offer, your dreams have finally come true. The Great GoogaMooga is a brand new food, drink, and music celebration [...] Continue Reading


FEATURES

#FF THIRD MAN RECORDS (@THIRDMANRECORDS)

Posted on 11 May 2012

Earlier this week, we posted our review of Jack White’s debut solo album, Blunderbuss, which received an impressive 9.4 rating. For this weeks #FF, we’re spotlighting his [...] Continue Reading


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BACKWORDS SHARES NUGGET OF FUZZY BEACH POP [PREMIERE]

Posted on 10 May 2012

A timely release for spring's showers, “Rhythm & Rain”, the new song from Brooklyn outfit Backwords, is a nugget of fuzzy beach pop that will leave you eager for more. With [...] Continue Reading


CONCERT REVIEWS

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS AND EXITMUSIC PACKED LPR [PHOTOS]

Posted on 10 May 2012

The show that EXITMUSIC and School of Seven Bells played on Saturday at (le) poisson rouge wasn't the type that you dance or mouth lyrics to [...] Continue Reading


ALBUM REVIEWS, FAVES

JACK WHITE’S BLUNDERBUSS [9.4]

Posted on 09 May 2012

Regardless of how good Blunderbuss is, Jack White’s name and past history as one of the world's greatest living guitarists will be enough to earn the album plenty of ears and surrounding [...] Continue Reading


CONCERT REVIEWS, FAVES

FEIST AND FRIENDS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

Posted on 09 May 2012

“We brought some friends with us tonight,” Ms. Leslie Feist cooed from the mammoth stage at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday night. She was referring to the full orchestra arranged behind her, but the statement also [...] Continue Reading


SESSIONS

MODEST MIDAS STRIPS DOWN [BUZZSESSION]

Posted on 09 May 2012

New York City is a glorious place. The energy here is second to none, and yet there's times the never-ending intensity can be overwhelming. Late [...] Continue Reading


FEATURES

GUARDS ARE READY TO EXPLODE, PLAYED MERCURY LOUNGE

Posted on 08 May 2012

Imagine if a 1960’s pop group were locked in a dingy basement with a smoke machine and nothing but candles for lighting -- the haunting atmosphere would provide a striking contrast to the sunny [...] Continue Reading


WHAT'S BUZZING

PS I LOVE YOU, SILVERSUN PICKUPS, DAMON ALBARN [WEEK'S TOP RELEASES]

Posted on 08 May 2012

Although most summer songs are released in May, this week's list of top releases isn't the sunniest in nature. Still, they're bound to add the right amount of heft to any party you're planning. With a mix of 90s [...] Continue Reading


CONCERT REVIEWS

SYDNEY WAYSER CELEBRATED HER NEW ALBUM WITH AN INTIMATE SHOW [PHOTOS]

Posted on 08 May 2012

Private shows are always interesting to be a part of, particularly when the event is held, like Sydney Wayser's, in an intriguing new place -- The Norwood, a brownstone turned artsy [...] Continue Reading


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