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Dude York’s ‘Falling’ Is a Candid, Pop-Fueled Ode to Falling in Love

Dude York’s ‘Falling’ Is a Candid, Pop-Fueled Ode to Falling in Love

Despite being compared to bands from the '90s, Dude York prove they can carry the indie torch of Generation X, but with their own unique and updated sound.

Versing’s ‘10,000’ Traffics in Indie Rock Blandness

Versing’s ‘10,000’ Traffics in Indie Rock Blandness

Versing is a Seattle-based band that blends elements of '90s alt-rock, shoegaze, and post-punk into a single bland indie rock sound.

Jenn Champion Combines ’80s Synths and Minimalist Arrangements Into Great Pop Music

Jenn Champion Combines ’80s Synths and Minimalist Arrangements Into Great Pop Music

Jenn Champion's Single Rider is a strong, fascinating album that's exceedingly well written. No matter what instruments are being used, Champion puts the song first.

La Luz Jump From One Blissful Dream to the Next on ‘Floating Features’

La Luz Jump From One Blissful Dream to the Next on ‘Floating Features’

The hot and heavy nature of La Luz's Floating Features is grounded in its ability to comfortably mix rock and folk.

Chastity Belt’s ‘I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone’ and the Power of Termite Art

Chastity Belt’s ‘I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone’ and the Power of Termite Art

Chastity Belt's latest is a killer album, laid back but upbeat, honest and laser sharp, a highly unified piece of work by four people who know exactly what they want to say and how to say it.
Protomartyr + Priests + Beach Creeps: Music Hall of Williamsburg

Protomartyr + Priests + Beach Creeps: Music Hall of Williamsburg

The Agent Intellect has elevated Protomartyr from great band from Detroit to a national treasure from Detroit. Go see them live. Go pick up a record, so you can tell your friends you knew them when.
Like Gangbusters!: An Interview with S

Like Gangbusters!: An Interview with S

Jenn Ghetto is well known for co-founding Carissa’s Wierd. Now as 'S', Ghetto has crafted an indie heartbreak record inspired by Katy Perry.

Unnatural Helpers: Land Grab

K-Holes: Dismania

La Sera: Sees the Light

Jacuzzi Boys: Glazin’

Fergus & Geronimo: Unlearn