Demon Queen – “Rude Boy”

written by: Erik Burg on April 23, 2013

“Rude Boy” “The record is really about satanic stripper shit, prisons, and the strip on 29th Street in Tucson.” That’s how Zackey Force Funk, one half of Demon Queen, describes Exorcise Tape. Teaming up with Black Moth Super Rainbow mastermind Tobacco to form Demon Queen, the duo’s debut album is shaping up to be rather intriguing. […]

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TV Girl & Monster Rally – “Average Guy (Blame)”

written by: Erik Burg on April 23, 2013

Average Guy (Blame) There has always been a certain mystique to Monster Rally’s sample-inspired music. The looping, festive sounds that derive themselves from no particular place or time seem to fill in the void between the past and the present. But the ethereal vibes have lacked a certain distinction: vocals. That is until now, thanks to San Diego’s TV Girl. […]

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The Everywheres – “Someone Disappeared”

written by: Erik Burg on April 10, 2013

Someone Disappeared Stop me if this sounds familiar: new psych-folk band owes entire sound to ’60s era psych-folk. Without being completely reductionist about it, The Everywheres embrace the sound of “now,” aligning themselves with contemporaries like Thee Oh Sees, Foxygen, Woods . But that’s not to say they can’t stand out from a crowd. Quite the opposite in fact, as their country […]

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Jens Lekman – “Olivia & Maddy”

written by: Erik Burg on January 9, 2013

“Olivia & Maddy” When Swedish singer/songwriter needed to start his west coast tour this fall, there was one problem. Drummer Jonas was stuck in New York City, stranded due to Hurricane Sandy. In an effort to get the show on the proverbial road, Jens called upon his army of fans to drive Jonas to Boston, […]

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