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The Wizard of Oz
posted: December 21, 2011
Who says that practitioners of Americana have to be American? Lee Coulter hails from the land down under, not the one between sea and shining sea. Nonetheless, his self-described brand of funkacana feels as American…
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Full Swoon
posted: November 21, 2011
When big Britpop bands like Coldplay or Elbow play”even in huge arenas”you can often hear a pin drop. That’s how rapt their audiences are. Somehow the combination of tenderness and melody casts a spell that…
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Rock Candy
posted: November 9, 2011
Location, location, location. It’s the mantra of realtors all over the world, but it can seal the deal for undiscovered talent, too. Take Alyssa Atherton, for example. The teenage singer from Sioux Falls recorded her…
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The Black Rabbits Vs. The Strokes
posted: November 5, 2011
In 2001, The Strokes released their landmark debut album, Is This It. Upon its release, the album was immediately successful and had a huge impact on popular music at the time. Coming after the grunge…
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Live Wired [Review]: Ra Ra Riot 10/20
posted: October 25, 2011
During the first weeks of Live Wired, we talked all about Guster and Jack’s Mannequin when they toured together over the summer. The opening band on that tour, Ra Ra Riot, are now on their own…
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The Ringleaders
posted: October 24, 2011
Despite what their name implies, Secret Circus aims to be the most ill-kept secret EVER. We’re happy to do our part to help them accomplish that mission. The band has purveyed its own distinct brand…
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