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Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks Snoop Dogg’s Bush

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By Michael Wiebe | May 26, 2015

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks Snoop Dogg’s Bush

Even deep into his "throw it all against a wall" phase, Snoop Dogg's new album isn't without its pleasures.

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Shamir’s Ratchet

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By Victoria Ruiz | May 22, 2015

Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Shamir’s Ratchet

Shamir's debut album describes what it's like to be a young, black, smart artist in cities that have been turned into playgrounds for the rich.

Rob Grote (the Districts) Talks the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Musique de Film Imaginé

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By Rob Grote | May 21, 2015

Rob Grote (the Districts) Talks the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Musique de Film Imaginé

The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s new album is true theater of the mind.

Jesse Malin Talks Best Coast’s California Nights

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By Jesse Malin | May 20, 2015

Jesse Malin Talks Best Coast’s California Nights

In the middle of a dreary tour of England, Jesse Malin finds some sunshine in Best Coast’s latest.

Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Low Mentality) Talks Jim O’Rourke’s Simple Songs

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By Nikhil P. Yerawadekar | May 19, 2015

Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Low Mentality) Talks Jim O’Rourke’s Simple Songs

With its curiously weak vocals and stop-start arrangements, Jim O’Rourke’s new album is not the long-awaited masterpiece fans have been hoping for.

Justin Hayward-Young (the Vaccines) Talks Joanna Gruesome’s Peanut Butter

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By Justin Hayward-Young | May 18, 2015

Justin Hayward-Young (the Vaccines) Talks Joanna Gruesome’s Peanut Butter

Joanna Gruesome’s new album glides by fast, but the chiming melodies still stick to the ribs.

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Blur’s The Magic Whip

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By Sadie Dupuis | May 15, 2015

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Blur’s The Magic Whip

Although it was recorded in five days, Blur’s first album in 12 years is remarkably well conceived. But the songs seem to wince at delving deep.

Joey Burns (Calexico, Giant Sand) Talks The Tallest Man on Earth’s Dark Bird Is Home

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By Joey Burns | May 14, 2015

Joey Burns (Calexico, Giant Sand) Talks The Tallest Man on Earth’s Dark Bird Is Home

The Tallest Man On Earth’s Dark Bird Is Home is a lush meditation on movement and emotional pathfinding.

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Wand’s Golem

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By Zachary Lipez | May 13, 2015

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Wand’s Golem

Rock is dead? Great. Zachary Lipez can have Wand all to himself.

Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks Them Are Us Too’s Remain

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By Zohra Atash | May 12, 2015

Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks Them Are Us Too’s Remain

Them Are Us Too might have a Cocteau Twins influence. But what’s wrong with that?