In Honest Reverence Of Pain

written by: Tyler Remmert on July 27, 2011

In an age of confounding your emotions, that Raitt is experiencing a small resurgence is a lasting testament to “I Can’t Make You Love Me” being a singular, perfect pop song.

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Obsessives Obsessed with Obsessives

written by: Drew Hunt on July 25, 2011

At its core, “I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives” is sweet and gentle pop tune, set to an acoustic guitar and sung ever so softly by Television Personalities frontman Dan Treacy.

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Sad Souls, School, Machine - Bandcamp Hunter picks

Bandcamp Hunter: Weekly Picks (July 23, 2011)

written by: Bandcamp Hunter on July 23, 2011

Sad Souls – Precious Paragons Sad Souls creates simple, beautiful, lo-fi folk that gently warms the soul. Glowing soundscapes and dark overtones hint at the influence of the late great Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, though lyrically Sad Souls don’t explore such gothic realms. These are plaintively written songs of soft yearning and heartache that swell with sweet […]

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“Cut Your Hair” and Its Ironic Success

written by: Charlie Woodman on July 21, 2011

“Cut Your Hair” did exactly what it needed to. It critiqued the industry, gained an audience big enough to have some impact, but didn’t tear apart the band by thrusting them into the limelight.

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Be: Eternal

written by: Chris Favata on July 20, 2011

Concise, catchy and full of soul, Be is not only the best of Common’s career, but one of the strongest hip-hop records of the 2000s.

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Hundred Visions, These Patterns, Dead Gaze from Bandcamp Hunter

Bandcamp Hunter: Weekly Picks (July 16, 2011)

written by: Bandcamp Hunter on July 16, 2011

Hundred Visions – Last Cab From Tunis One of the more exciting bands to come out of Austin recently is Hundred Visons. They play rock and roll with groove, kick and swagger. With handclaps, harmonies and sweet hooks, what’s not to love? Hundred Visions are a bubbling fusion of Petty-esque rock and 90’s Brit pop, […]

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