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Alex Vans - Wait
Alex Vans - Wait
Sounds like: John Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews
By Ben Aiken on Jun 15, 2010 | The Shuffle may be based in San Francisco now, but its roots in the Nation's Capital are still strong, and I'm here to bring some Washington DC vibe to the discussion.  A metro area local, Alex Vans is a guitarist/singer/songwriter who has some serio... read more →
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The Booze - There Goes My Girl
The Booze - There Goes My Girl
Sounds like: Strange Boys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Band of Skulls
By Ben Aiken on Jun 14, 2010 | The garage rock resurgence, forefronted most popularly by The White Stripes, has permeated indie rock and doesn't seem to be drying up any time soon.  The Booze represent the more folk/blues/southern rock side of the movement, combining a number of t... read more →
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Here We Go Magic - Collector
Here We Go Magic - Collector
Sounds like: Grizzly Bear, David Bowie, Talking Heads
By Ben Aiken on May 3, 2010 | I'll be honest, I didn't really know what to expect from this album. I spent a brief time with the 2009 self titled debut, recalling not much more than a "meh" feeling after no more than one or two listens. About a year later, and Here We Go Magic is... read more →
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Free Energy - Free Energy
Free Energy - Free Energy
Sounds like: Weezer, The Shins, Kings of Leon, Buffalo Killers
By Ben Aiken on Apr 13, 2010 | Since the release of the single, "Dream City," I've been waiting for the remainder of the freshman LP from Philadelphia's Free Energy. The album is saturated with seventies power-pop, providing a fun-filled listen that doesn't take many chances but s... read more →
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The Strange Boys - Be Brave
The Strange Boys - Be Brave
Sounds like: Ty Segall, Black Lips, Bob Dylan
By Ben Aiken on Mar 3, 2010 | Have you ever wondered what The White Stripes would sound like if Jack had been born in 1945, started the band in 1963, and sang with the voice of a young Bob Dylan? Well, me neither, but if you were, this album from The Strange Boys would give you a... read more →
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April Smith and The Great Picture Show - Colors
April Smith and The Great Picture Show - Colors
Sounds like: Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
By Ben Aiken on Feb 27, 2010 | "Wow". That's all I could say after taking a listen to this album, "Songs for a Sinking Ship". It is a downright enjoyable music experience that uses the time-tested formula of great vocals, catchy hooks, and well orchestrated instrumentals to give t... read more →
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Fang Island - Daisy
Fang Island - Daisy
Sounds like: By the End of Tonight, Tera Melos
By Ben Aiken on Feb 23, 2010 | The recently released (and available for streaming in full at their website) self titled LP from Brooklyn post rocker's, Fang Island, is a hard driving, feel good, rock album, complete with screaming guitars and soaring vocals which will undoubtably ... read more →
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Two Door Cinema Club - Undercover Martyn
Two Door Cinema Club - Undercover Martyn
Sounds like: Bloc Party, Foals, Tokyo Police Club, Vampire Weekend
By Ben Aiken on Feb 3, 2010 | What do you get when you cross three Irish dudes, some guitars, and some heavy electronic influence? Well, you can get a ton of things, one of which is the sound produced by Two Door Cinema Club, a modern contemporary trio bringing us some seriously ... read more →
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