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May 28 2009

Pillbox Remedy - Go on, Take the Scissors and Run.

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

OTO Rating - 5/10 Stars
LABEL - Independent Artist
RELEASE DATE - JULY, 2008
SOUNDS 
LIKE - Green Day, Smoking PApas, Alkaline Trio.

DEFINING MOMENTS - “Break up, Make up, Lather, Rinse, Repeat.”

STRENGTH - Holds its own for just a guitar and a voice.
WEAKNESS - Too short! Less than 10 minutes in length.
 
native Carlos Paras, sole member of Pillbox Remedy releases his [...]

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Apr 20 2009

David Byrne Serves as 1st Bonnaroo Curator

Published by Jennifer under News

I always get giddy when one of my favorite artists curates, like when Isaac Brock curated All Tomorrow’s Parties and hosted such esteemed bands as The Black Heart Procession, Built To Spill, The Cramps, Sufjan Stevens, The Walkmen, and Wolf Parade.
That’s why I was intrigued to hear that this year, as well as playing for the [...]

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Apr 19 2009

Fraser: House on a Hill

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

OTO Rating - 5/10
CD - HOUSE ON A HILL
LABEL - INDEPENDENT ARTIST
RELEASE DATE - FALL, 2008
SOUNDS LIKE - John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20
DEFINING MOMENTS - Love Story, Let you Down, Rules
STRENGTH - Songwriting ,Originality, Vocal Delivery
WEAKNESS - Substandard Production Quality (recording, mix and mastering) 
 
Canadian singer, songwriter Fraser released his [...]

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Apr 17 2009

Doves Slate Spring ‘09 Tour

Published by Jennifer under News

On the heals of their new album release, Kingdom of Rust, (released April 7 on Astralwerks/Heavenly), Brit rockers Doves have mapped out a North American Spring tour.
Kingdom of Rust is an album that is arguably Doves’ most sonically adventurous, intimate, cerebral, rhythmic and most eclectic record to date.
 
Doves have been recording their follow up for [...]

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Apr 17 2009

Concert Photos of the Week - Yeah Yeah Yeahs, DCFC, M Ward

Published by Jennifer under Concert Photos

Yeah Yeah Yeahs + tour dates:

photo credit: Simon Welsh
Death Cab for Cutie + tour dates:

photo credit: deep_schismic

photo credit: deep_schismic
M Ward + tour dates:

photo credit: breezy421

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Apr 14 2009

Drum Dynasty: Drum Dynasty

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

OTO Rating - 9/10
LABEL - Katavi Arts

RELEASE DATE - April, 2009

SOUNDS LIKE - Peter Gabriel, Terry Bozio, Crystal Method 

DEFINING MOMENTS - Mystic Sunrise, Fanga Alafyia, Karma, Santeria

STRENGTH - Wide variety of msuic, massive musical catalouge

WEAKNESS - Extended play format drags you to the finish line, Sonic Overdosing.

Seattle area drummer Bruce Burgess, Film Composer Kevin Christensen along with percussionist [...]

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Apr 14 2009

La Fleur Fatale: Night Generation

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

OTO RATING - 10/10
LABEL - King Cobra Records
SOUNDS LIKE: Oasis, XTC, Modern Day Beatles
DEFINING MOMENTS - Night Generation, Gigantic Boredom, Children of Neon Lights. 
STRENGTH - Fun, Strong Catalouge, Infectous Musical Personality..
WEAKNESS - None.
  
Swedish 4 piece, La Fleur Fatale releases their debut CD entitled Night Generation in late 2007 under Killer Cobra Records. Just incase your curious La Fleur Fatale means The Fatal Flower [...]

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Apr 02 2009

Tim Miller: Adelaide

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

OTO Rating - 9/10
LABEL - INDEPENDENT ARTIST
SOUNDS LIKE - Counting Crows
DEFINING MOMENTS - Who I Am, Heaven only Knows,  Make Believe 
STRENGTH - Musical Consistancy and Depth.
WEAKNESS - Seal the deal with more emotionial vocal endings.
Guitarist, singer songwriter Tim Miller releases Adelaide, his second CD release in May 2008. Tim Miller hails from Dallas Texas. You may recall Tim back in [...]

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Mar 23 2009

Loch Lomond: Paper the Walls

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

ARTIST - LOCH LOMOND
OTO Rating - 7/10
CD - PAPER THE WALLS
LABEL - HUSH RECORDS
SOUNDS LIKE - Sufjan Stevens, Iron and Wine
DEFINING MOMENTS - Scabs on This Year, Stripe II, Song in 3/4. All your Friends are Smiling
STRENGTH - Musical Versatility and Depth, Originality
WEAKNESS - Unorthodox and eccentric vocal delivery, Marketability
Portland’s own Loch Lomond releases their 3rd [...]

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Mar 23 2009

Mon Electric Bijou: Backstabber Blues

Published by Cyrus Rhodes under Music Reviews

OTO Rating: 5/10
LABEL - ROAST RECORDS
SOUNDS LIKE - Flying Burrito Brothers, Phil Spector, Polvo, Sea & Cake, Ray Davies, Neu!
DEFINING MOMENTS - On the Road To Breakdown, The Safety Net, The Widow Maker,
STRENGTH - Musical Arrangements, and Compositions.
WEAKNESS - Musical Meandering, Lack of Vocals, Unorthodox Presentation, Marketability
Canadian 3 piece rock band (Montreal) Mon Electric Bijuo [...]

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