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Future Islands: The romantic synth-pop trio confronts its fears
Sam Herring has confronted his fears and come out the other side. The same goes for William Cashion and Gerrit Welmers. The proof is found in the last two releases of Future Islands, 2010′s In Evening Air…
Young The Giant: The California rockers are finally figuring out that everyone loves them.
After years of trying to make it work in the SoCal rock scene, Young the Giant is finally breaking through. And if you think they haven’t paid their dues, you’re not aware of the several years the…
Carter Tanton: The former Tulsa frontman joins Lower Dens and captivates under his own name.
After a few years of working under one name, former Tulsa front man (and really lone member) Carter Tanton is stepping out on his own. Yet he’s not even concerned with starting over since he was “so…
Peter Wolf Crier: The Jagjaguwar duo releases a beautiful second act
Peter Pisano and Brian Moen never expected to be at this point. In fact, the members of Peter Wolf Crier don’t even want to attempt to explain their journey to this point. Instead, they’re content to enjoy…
Soft Pipes: Anthony Polcino Turns A Corner From Low Vs. Diamond To Front His Own Music
The fading star of Low vs Diamond came as a surprise to many. After all, the band “did all the right things,” according to former guitarist Anthony Polcino. They played the late night circuit. They were featured…
Memoryhouse: The latest signing to Sub Pop conjures Max Richter and David Foster Wallace
Memoryhouse is the duo of Evan Abeele and Denise Nouvion. They’ve just released the Virginia Woolf/Max Richter-influenced EP, The Years, and have recently completed their top secretly titled full-length debut. (At least too top secret to divulge…
Mates of State: Releasing a new album, defending an old one and avoiding their egos as best they can
Jason Hammel is feeding his ego. This reviewer got it wrong. The Pitchfork review was almost entirely right. So goes Hammel’s thoughts on release day. Luckily his wife Kori Gardner, the other half of Mates of State,…
The Boxer Rebellion: A busy year for one of rock music's best young bands
It’s been a dynamic year for The Boxer Rebellion, but lead singer Nathan Nicholson insists the band’s not relaxing anytime soon. They’ve released The Cold Still, perhaps my favorite rock release in 2011, as well as a…
The Hawk In Paris: A blank slate provides some familiar faces with a chance for reinvention
The new EP from The Hawk In Paris is technically a debut synth pop project, which makes it one of 250 to have come out this year. One listen to His + Hers, however, reveals an experienced…
Trent Dabbs: The beauty and laughter of the Ten Out of Tenn collective
The first half of our conversation with Nashville singer/songwriter Trent Dabbs featured a closer look at his solo career and his latest album, Southerner. Here, Dabbs discusses the Ten Out Of Tenn collective and tells us how…