Live Review: Foxy Shazam

Posted on 19 April 2012 by Mylynda Guthrie

  Foxy Shazam’s sold out show at the Knitting Factory, March 27, 2012, NYC did not disappoint. The gig opened with a band called Cadaver Dogs. The singer, Matthew, who more people may know as Foxy’s merch seller, brought an expletive and hard rock filled 30 minute set. They got the crowd pumped and stoked […] Continue Reading

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Album Review: The Decemberists – “The King is Dead”

Posted on 21 February 2011 by Mylynda Guthrie

by Gray Bouchard I didn’t want to like one, I really didn’t. My reasoning, of course, flawed, through perhaps not in the way you might think: I actually like the Decemberists quite a bit. In fact, it’s my enjoyment of their last album, The Hazards of Love, which had me rooting against their latest work, […] Continue Reading

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Album Review: Light in August – “Sweater Weather”

Posted on 14 January 2011 by Mylynda Guthrie

By Abby Holmes Sweater weather is one thing you can count on to come around year-round.  It’d be unheard of to wear a down puffy jacket in the depths of summer, and donning a halter top in the below-zero temperatures of winter might get you tossed in a straightjacket. But no matter what the season, […] Continue Reading

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Album Review: Ben Weaver – “Mirepoix and Smoke”

Posted on 21 December 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Ben Weaver might have produced 2010's answer to Bon Iver's "For Emma, Forever Ago": an album filled with deft lyrics and lilting lullabies, tailor made for the unlucky in love who are still willing to put themselves on the line for the promise of more. Take Amber Valentine's word to heart - this is an album you probably want to hear. Continue Reading

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Album Review: Jeremy Messersmith – The Reluctant Graveyard

Posted on 18 November 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Folk pop troubadour Jeremy Messersmith might have made an album all about death but that doesn't stop it from being one of the most optimisticly orchestrated records of 2010. Continue Reading

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Band of the Day: Amber Valentine reviews Archie Powell & The Exports – “Skip Work”

Posted on 12 November 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Chicago imports Archie Powell & the Exports are bringin' back good old fashioned rock and roll on their debut LP Skip Work and pulling Amber Valentine out of her folk slump in the process with catchy tunes worthy of Westerberg. Continue Reading

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Album Review: “November Birthday” by Lightning Love

Posted on 10 November 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Abby Holmes talks about Lightning Love's stunning ability to soundtrack all of the mistakes made on that special ledge between child-like wonder and drunken nights in an elevator shaft. Continue Reading

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Album Review: Ok Go – “Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky”

Posted on 09 November 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Mike Call offers his wisdom on Ok Go's 2010 release. Continue Reading

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Album Review: Tim Kasher – “The Game of Monogamy”

Posted on 24 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Amber Valentine sits down to play the Game of Monogamy with long time musical love Tim Kasher, of Cursive and The Good Life. Unfortunately, she's not entirely sure how pleased she is with the board, the players, or the game itself. Continue Reading

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Album Review: Madjo – “Trapdoor”

Posted on 12 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

“French chanteuse Madjo releases her debut album and nothing of it’s allure and appeal is lost in translation.” Continue Reading

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