Quick Takes
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Friko Where we’ve been, Where we go from here
The Chiago duo writes nervy, life-affirming indie rock with a baroque bent that begs for a grand stage.
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J Mascis What Do We Do Now
The revered guitar shredder's first solo album in six years ushers in a few new surprises.
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Cherry Red Demo
Seattle’s Cherry Red get straight to the point on this five track EP, which is such a perfectly formed little record that I refuse to believe it is a demo in the traditional sense. Lookin’ For Love...
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PACKS Melt the Honey
Lead singer/songwriter Madeline Link confronts feelings of joy and lethargy head-on the band's third album.
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Drop Nineteens Heavy Light
The beloved shoegaze cult act picks off right where they left off with an equally approachable and overcast sound.
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Cherry Glazerr I Don't Want You Anymore
Clementine Creevy breathes new life into her vigorous alt-rock project.
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Spirit Fest Bear In Town
The intercontinental collective, featuring members of Tenniscoats and The Notwist, return with their fourth album.
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Diners DOMINO
Blue Broderick delivers ten songs of nostalgia-laced bubblegum pop in under thirty minutes.
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Florry The Holey Bible
Philadelphia’s alt-country collective brings their best yet on their Dear Life Records debut.
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The Front Bottoms You Are Who You Hang Out With
The New Jersey folk-punk duo keep things fresh while retaining a bittersweet, pop-punk sensibility.