Evan Brown, Author at Pop 'stache

Old 'Stache
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The Modern Lovers Still Sounds Modern

written by: Evan Brown on September 4, 2012

Five seconds into The Modern Lovers self-titled debut and it’s clear that this album is something special.

Album Reviews
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Bloc Party – Four

written by: Evan Brown on August 25, 2012

With the direction of their latest producer, Alex Newport, Bloc Party abandons both their earlier, punchy sound and Okereke’s later electronic leanings for a modern regurgitation of the past three decades of pop/rock.

Album Reviews
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Purity Ring – Shrines

written by: Evan Brown on August 16, 2012

Purity Ring prove themselves adept in fusing a number of different genres.

Live Reviews
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Real Estate at Mass MoCA on August 9, 2012

written by: Evan Brown on August 10, 2012

A set that focused on the second album was to be expected considering its 2011 release but it was certainly nice to hear the jangly “Beach Comber” along with a handful of other songs from their self-titled debut.

Album Reviews
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Glacial – On Jones Beach

written by: Evan Brown on August 9, 2012

Glacial’s instrumentation might sound like a kitschy experiment, but On Jones Beach transcends the realm of mere novelty.

Q&A
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Q&A: Sharon Van Etten

written by: Evan Brown on August 6, 2012

Sharon Van Etten has graduated from National Public Radio darling to one of the most exciting female singer/songwriters in recent memory.

Reel Reviews
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Clueless? As If!

written by: Evan Brown on July 31, 2012

Clueless offers a soundtrack that contradicts the movie’s title.

Live Reviews
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Sharon Van Etten and Conor Oberst at The Egg on July 25, 2012

written by: Evan Brown on July 26, 2012

Sharon Van Etten said that when she first started playing folk music with her short hair friends would call her the “female Conor Oberst” eliciting a boom of laughter. She said she had yet to tell Conor to his face though.

Dog-Eared
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Simon Reynolds – “Totally Wired: Post-Punk Interviews and Overviews”

written by: Evan Brown on July 23, 2012

In “Totally Wired,” critically acclaimed music journalist Simon Reynolds documents six extremely exciting and important years in musical history that were previously unspoken for.