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Words like “credibility” and “persona” tend to turn up more often in
Words like “credibility” and “persona” tend to turn up more often in discussions about hip-hop or pop than…
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For those unfamiliar with the local history that inspired this festival’s name,
For those unfamiliar with the local history that inspired this festival’s name, a quick lesson. In 2006, octogenarian…
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In music, humor is often ephemeral. This is obviously true of music-based
In music, humor is often ephemeral. This is obviously true of music-based comedy, where bands like Flight of…
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London producer Actress has earned his abstruse reputation. Though Darren Cunningham thankfully
London producer Actress has earned his abstruse reputation. Though Darren Cunningham thankfully doesn’t indulge in electronic music’s pervasive…
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New Order was one of the most forward-thinking bands of the ’80s,
New Order was one of the most forward-thinking bands of the ’80s, blending post-punk and still-nascent electronic music…
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The National is boring. Its songs are mid-tempo, morose, and abstruse. Moreover,
The National is boring. Its songs are mid-tempo, morose, and abstruse. Moreover, you’re boring if you appreciate The…
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Based on the two demos on its website, this local trio plays
Based on the two demos on its website, this local trio plays some pretty meat-and-potatoes indie rock, but…
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The only thing that gives Bobby Long away as British is his
The only thing that gives Bobby Long away as British is his singing voice, where his accent occasionally…
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The Cat Empire This Australian sextet incorporates elements of jazz, Latin, reggae,
The Cat Empire This Australian sextet incorporates elements of jazz, Latin, reggae, and ska into its boisterous sound.…
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Wednesday, July 24 Dwele R&B music is understood to be sultry,
Wednesday, July 24 Dwele R&B music is understood to be sultry, but the songs from this Detroit singer…
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Shugo Tokumaru crafts elaborate, multifaceted songs that draw from both Western and
Shugo Tokumaru crafts elaborate, multifaceted songs that draw from both Western and Japanese pop traditions, and, in the…
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Monday, July 8 Seacats , who sound like they have a
Monday, July 8 Seacats , who sound like they have a copy of Weezer’s Blue Album on permanent…
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Tuesday, July 2 Friends & Family On its recent fussed-over debut
Tuesday, July 2 Friends & Family On its recent fussed-over debut album, Happy, Good-Looking, and In Love, this…
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Tuesday, July 2 Friends & Family On its recent fussed-over debut album,
Tuesday, July 2 Friends & Family On its recent fussed-over debut album, Happy, Good-Looking, and In Love, this…
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Monday, June 24 Krizz Kaliko Longtime Tech N9ne collaborator Kaliko’s music
Monday, June 24 Krizz Kaliko Longtime Tech N9ne collaborator Kaliko’s music doesn’t stray too far from the in-your-face…
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Monday, June 17 Joseph Arthur The folk singer brings an elaborate effects
Monday, June 17 Joseph Arthur The folk singer brings an elaborate effects setup to his live shows, looping…
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Monday, June 10 Black Prairie This Portland string band, which features
Monday, June 10 Black Prairie This Portland string band, which features members of the Decemberists, will perform selections…
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Monday, June 3 Sam Amidon Like Sufjan Stevens or Andrew Bird,
Monday, June 3 Sam Amidon Like Sufjan Stevens or Andrew Bird, Amidon—who’s married to Beth Orton—decorates his folk…
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Tuesday, May 28 Kylesa Sludge metal isn’t a genre known for accessibility,
Tuesday, May 28 Kylesa Sludge metal isn’t a genre known for accessibility, but this Savannah, Ga., band packs…
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Monday, May 20 Black Moth Super Rainbow The latest from the deliberately
Monday, May 20 Black Moth Super Rainbow The latest from the deliberately mysterious Pittsburgh psych-pop collective is last…