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Breaking Out: Bear in Heaven
Oct 19, 2010Psychedelic trio seek their sound through sweat lodges, shamans, and synthesizers Read More
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Breaking Out: First Aid Kit
Aug 25, 2010Harmony-loving teens get a helping hand from their father and a fellow Swede.Read More
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Wavves' Nathan Williams Finds Some Sunshine
Jul 14, 2010The San Diego surf punk has seen some dark days. But with his fine new album, there just might be light on the other side.Read More
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Breaking Out: The Joy Formidable
Jun 18, 2010Massive-sounding U.K. amp-wreckers overcome some icky, yet ecstatic, buzz.Read More
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Breaking Out: Best Coast
May 28, 2010California girl finds fuzz-rock success 3,000 miles from home.Read More
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She & Him, 'Volume Two'
Mar 15, 2010Dreamy actress, folky co-conspirator coo sweet nothings.Read More
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Quasi, 'American Gong'
Feb 15, 2010Duo become trio and amplify small pleasures.Read More
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Spoon, 'Transference'
Jan 20, 2010Seven albums in, indie-pop vets strip things down.Read More
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Beach House, 'Teen Dream'
Dec 23, 2009Boy-girl duo find songs to pin their moods on.Read More
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Florence and the Machine, 'Lungs'
Oct 26, 2009Flame-haired flamethrower sets alt-rock boys ablaze.Read More
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Peter Bjorn and John, 'Living Thing'
Apr 6, 2009Success makes a mess of not-so-young folks' lives.Read More
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The Thermals, 'Now We Can See'
Mar 30, 2009Punk's peppiest diehards scream from the grave.Read More
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Neko Case, 'Middle Cyclone'
Feb 17, 2009Alt country's sublime fabulist bares her claws.Read More
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Bright Eyes, 'Cassadaga'
Jan 18, 2008Conor Oberst worries that his life is slipping away.Read More
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May 10, 2007Early recordings show a glimmer of hope.Read More
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