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Review of Upcoming Deer Tick Album Born on Flag DayBorn on Flag Day is a fantastic album that mixes Americana tradition with modern songwriting tactics and a gruff passion.
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The Best Hemingway NovelsThe famous author may have produced some duds in his time, but these five selections helped shaped American literature in the 20th century.
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The Dear Hunter Act III: Life and DeathTake all the elements of a bad theater production, multiple it by ten, and you should get an idea of the misguided mess The Dear Hunter have crafted.
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The Top 5 Films by Director Jim JarmuschOver his lengthy career director Jim Jarmusch has crafted a number of fantastic films, here are the best.
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Review of Upcoming Future of the Left Album Travels with Myself and AnotherFuture of the Left may sound crazed and raucous, but they are also talented songwriters penning some of the most interesting and down-right catchy rock songs today.
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Review of Upcoming Gifts From Enola Album From FathomsPost-rock needs detailed musicianship and diverse song-writing skills to thrive, luckily Gifts From Enola offer both.
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Best Gastropubs in Northern Liberties, PhiladelphiaIf you are looking for gastropubs (or bars with higher quality, non-standard food) in Philadelphia, Northern Liberties is a great place to start
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Review of the Albertans Upcoming Legends of Sam MarcoAfter record deals, touted live shows and lauded demo tracks, The Albertans manage to produce an album that validates the hype.
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Review of Upcoming David Moore AlbumDavid Moore was once the front-man of post-hardcore acts Split Lip and Chamberlain, now he is just another faceless addition to the world of formulaic pop-rock.
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Review of Gavin Castleton's HomeMixing a break up with a zombie story may seem strange, but the songs make up for the premise.
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Music on the Oval: Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Stuyvesant Town OvalFrom reggae to garage rock, dance to acoustic, come see some of today's best artists play for free at Stuyvesant Town Oval.
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Review of the Bigger Lights Fiction FeverThe Bigger Lights know how to pen a catchy tune, but the studio layers hide what could be some rock energy
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Review of Sonic Youth's Upcoming The EternalOn an independent label for the first time since the early '80s Sonic Youth continue to do what they do best: produce rock records that are noisy, complex and completely original.
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Our Brother the Native's Upcoming Sacred Psalms: ReviewWhile the comparisons to Animal Collective make sense, Our Brother the Native owe much more to Americana sounds like folk and country, despite their avant garde tone.
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Camera Obscura's Upcoming My Maudlin CareerIndie pop veterans, Camera Obscura, continue to produce lush and uplifting tunes that manage to sound fresh. -
Propagandhi Announce Summer Tour in Support of Supporting CasteBeing as politically involved as Propagandhi, finding venues to play is not always an easy task, but for summer 2009, they have done it. -
Your Guide to Punk Rock on the WebIt might be difficult to find them info, music, or goodies you are looking for as a punk fun, but these sites are sure to cover your needs. -
How Elizabeth Jordan Avoids Pitfalls of 19th Century Female JournalistsArguments suggesting that female reporters in the late 19th century were victims of sympathy and sensation neglects the work of Elizabeth Jordan. -
Bat for Lashes New Album: Two SunsThe sophomore album from Natasha Kahn is just as nuanced and beautiful as her first record. -
Yeah Yeah Yeahs It's Blitz!: ReviewAlthough the band may not be as aggressive as they once were, It's Blitz! shows that their sense of experimentation is still alive and well. -
Peter, Bjorn and John's Living Thing: ReviewNot many bands can craft the sort of immediately catchy, yet also artistically fulfilling songs that Peter Bjorn and John can. Their latest album shows the group branching out and experimenting with studio sounds. -
Bayside - Shudder: CD ReviewBayside have their good points and their bad, and yet every album seems to be overwhelmed by the bad.
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Review of the New Thursday/ Envy Split AlbumThey may not seem too related, but together Thursday and Envy have produced a solid split release.
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Best Sources for Comic Book Info on the WebDescriptions of the best and easiest to use comic book related websites on the web. If you are a hardcore fanboy or just getting into comics because of the movies, these sites will provide you with all the info you need.
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Why Records Are Making a ComebackWhile the music industry continues to suffer, sales of records continue to increase. This phenomenon can be explained in two ways, the collector argument and the audiophile argument.
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A Review of United Nations New Self-Titled AlbumSuper groups don't always work, but by adding political aspirations to their list of goals, the spazzy, grind-flavored hardcore of United Nations has an even more difficult challenge.
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The Top 5 NOFX AlbumsNOFX have recorded a number of albums over the course of their 20-plus year career, unfortunately not all of them are worth checking out, but here are the top 5.
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Your Guide to Indie-Rock on the WebThanks to the internet, blogs, MP3s and the nature of hype, keeping track of indie-rock is more difficult than ever. Here are the best sites on the web that will help you keep on top of all things indie-rock.
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Nirvana's Top Five Non-Album TracksNirvana have a slew of often hard to find recordings (which have for the most part been collected in the With the Lights Out Box Set now) and while many of them are sloppy demos or poorly-penned songs, there are a handful of truly fantastic rarities.
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A Review of Have Heart's Latest, Songs to Scream at the SunBy bucking hardcore convention Have Heart have crafted a fantastic album that explores a range of emotions and the power of space in music. -
Neva Dinova - You May Already Be Dreaming: A ReviewNeva Dinova's latest was released back in April, but deserves much more attention than it has currently received thanks to an often brilliant and dreamy take on the the whole Americana thing.
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Clouds - We Are Above You: A CD ReviewClouds sound like a side project. They sound like a group of guys looking to play stuff they don't normally, and that means sometimes it's fantastic, and sometimes it's merely an experiment gone wrong.
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Five Music Documentaries Every Music Fan Should SeeIn an era of "concert DVDs" and quickly produced films simply used a product to fill space between albums, these 5 DVDs are insightful and compelling. Get descriptions of each.
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A Recap of Garth Ennis's Fantastic Run with the PunisherOver the course of 60 issues, Garth Ennis managed to tell perhaps the best Punisher stories ever written. Now that his run is over, here's a guide to the ten story arcs that constituted his run.
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The 5 Best Comic Book Series Written by Grant MorrisonGrant Morrison has produced a massive number of comics over the years including a number of mini-series and graphic novels, but when it comes to ongoing series, these are the 5 best Morrison has ever produced.
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Banner Pilot - Resignation Day CD ReviewBanner Pilot continue the tradition of Midwestern pop-punk with an album full of gruff vocals, fuzzy guitars, and a knack for melodies.
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Protest the Hero - Fortress Album ReviewSure genres labels are getting a bit superfluous, but with Fortress we are seeing a complex and dynamic take on metalcore that warrants the new title prog-metalcore.
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Alias - Resurgam: CD ReviewAlias may be a member of experimental hip-hop label Anticon's roster, but his new album hits on a number of styles and sounds as he exhibits his fantastic production skills.
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Top 5 Batman Graphic NovelsWith all the Batman comics that have been written over the years knowing where to start can be tough, so here are five of the best Batman stories ever written with descriptions.
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Panther - 14 Kt. GodPanther may be working in the well worn territory of dance music, but they manage to infuse the genre with new life on 14 Kt. God. -
Sinaloa - Oceans of Islands CD ReviewSinaloa may be signed to Level-Plane records, a label known for its association with screamo, hardcore, and metal bands, but Oceans of Islands is anything but thanks to its detailed and intersecting guitar work, creative drumming, and shouted vocal style.
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Five Great Albums Released This SummerWhether you need something to soundtrack your last summer jaunt, want something to remind you of the warm months past, or are just a music fan that wants to know about five great albums released this summer, this list is for you.
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Pygmy Lush's Mount Hope: CD ReviewA look inside a wonderful album from a band who have their finger on the pulse of traditional American sounds like folk and country, while also dabbling in more experimental territory. -
Suicide Note - Empty Rooms CD ReviewA review of Suicide Note's album Empty Rooms. Don't let the name fool you, this is not metal-influenced music with teenage diary entries being screamed over top, but instead an interesting blend of brash and fervent rock fuzz and post-punk sway.
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A Guide to Comic Book Stores in PhiladelphiaIf you are comic diehard, a casual fan, or someone shopping for a comic-related gift, this guide will give you all the info you need about comic shops in the Philadelphia area.
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Makeout Party's Lengths and Limits: A ReviewSure, the name might be pretty bad, but this is an album that stands out thanks to smart songwriting and a penchant for '90s emo.
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Trash Talk: Review of Upcoming Hardcore Act's New AlbumTrash Talk are a band whose name is on the tongue of hardcore fans everywhere, and thanks to Steve Albini they might get attention elsewhere too. -
Brothers and Sisters'- Fortunately: CD ReviewBrothers and Sisters have the acoustic strum, twangy lead guitars, male/female harmonies, campfire intimacy and full-throttle folk-rock drive. They can be compared to The Eagles, Tom Petty, Neil Young or The Band.
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Helms Alee - Night TerrorLike much of Hydra Head's roster, the new album from Helms Alee offers twists on the "heavy" music formula, but the album starts to drag thanks to a long running time. -
The Rise of Data Mining and DataveillanceData Mining and Dataveillance are meant to aid marketers and law enforcement, but raise questions of privacy invasion and dehumanization.
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Seven Performers from the World of Contemporary Independent Folk MusicMost people don't look past Dylan when considering the history of folk, yet there is a vibrant contemporary folk scene.
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Independent Record Stores in PhiladelphiaIf you are a serious record collector, a fan of independet music, or just looking to try something different, then these are three independet record stores worth checking out in Center City, Philadelphia.
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The Unsaid in HemingwayIn Hemingway's writing he often leaves conflicts unclear, offers sparse description of settings, and cuts conversations down to a minimum, yet it is these elements of the unsaid that add to his amazing talent.
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Finding Good Music Reviews OnlineThere are tons of music review sites on the web, here are some of the best with descriptions, so you can figure out which one is best for you.
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History of the Excellent, Short-Lived and Often Overlooked Punk Act OskerA brief history of talented and often overlooked punk band Osker
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Albums for the Fall: Seven Albums that Aid in the Transistion from Summer to WinterSummer music often comes with a sunny disposition, while winter music can be morose. So what comes between? Music that can mix the two elements into a sound that is still often catchy, but more relaxed.
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10 Bands that Are Leading Post-Punk's Third WavePost-punk has returned to music culture with a third wave of bands. Here is a quick introduction to the post-punk revival.
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Sujan Stevens' IllinoisIndie folk pop artist Sujan Stevens creates an epic masterpiece with Illinois, the second installment in his fifty states project.