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December Local Music Reviews 2018
Reviews of new releases from salty city locals like Janie Jones, Hot House West, Repulse and more!
National Music Reviews December 2018
December reviews of the latest releases from artists like Reverend Horton Heat, The 1975, Jeff Tweedy and more throughout the month.
Review: Reverend Horton Heat – Whole New Life
Reverend Horton Heat = the Cramps + Flat Duo Jets + Southern Culture On the Skids … read more
Local Review: Janie Jones – Deadline
Janie Jones = Paul Baribeau + Mischief Brew … read more
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Local Review: The Rose Phantom – Solace [EP]
The Rose Phantom = Goblin + Sisters of Mercy + David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy … read more
Review: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Manchester pop band The 1975 have made the rounds in the past few years, with their sophomore album having solidified their placement as rebellious influencers on the indie scene. However, they have arguably transcended this persona as of late. … read more
Review: Oren Ambarchi & Jim O’Rourke – Hence with special...
Oren Ambarchi & Jim O’Rourke = Jon Hassell + Eli Keszler … read more
All Worlds Must Collide: Reflections with Ronan Harris of VNV...
On Dec. 5 The Metro Music Hall is going to be filled with the amazing sounds of VNV Nation. VNV Nation creator, Ronan Harris discusses the powerful messages and music styles that dominate his work. … read more
Local Review: Night Marcher – Us & Them
Us & Them is a fantastic morsel of rock n’ roll that fits right in with my collection of psychedelia, and one that has me humming and nodding along the whole ride through. … read more
Julien Baker @ The Depot 11.20 W/ Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy...
When I first heard Julien Baker, I was immediately taken aback by her honest songwriting and a set of pipes that seem to open her up—baring her soul. Her introspective lyrics coupled with a soft delivery lulls one’s defenses away. She is absolutely amazing. … read more