This Book? Portland, Maine
This Book? brings together the multiple cultures of its members: Ethan's deadpan backwoods small-town Maine sarcasm, Sean's sleek, smooth, sensible Portlandic flair, and Geoff's no-nonsense New Jersey attitude. These are combined into one force that divides and conquers many sounds, from soothing, lush dream pop to black metal that pulls out all the stops. ... more
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One of the greatest slackpop, riprockers this side of the Cordatel Line. Beautifully talked guitars and expertly picked vocals make this EP a true trick-trap-or-treat.
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BENEATH THE STAIRS GREY CANDY HALLOWEEN 1999
by Ava Borealis
A holiday album of the highest order, this top-of-the-shelf indie pop slipper should be the next item on your Santa wishlist, and is a great stocking stuffer or under-the-tree blaster.
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Definitely a harsh a large noisy boise (no Idaho! No sir...) album with a lot of slit grit. Only for the faintest of heart.
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A compilation of side-splitters from Tim Heidecker’s podcast “Office Hours,” with appearances by Fred Armisen & others.
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A Square is a Shape of Power
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Courtney Swain and Bradford Krieger play fast and loose on their debut album as a duo.
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Time is Glass
by Six Organs of Admittance
Recorded at home, Six Organs of Admittance's 21st album upholds Ben Chasny's reputation for experimental psych-folk excellence.
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