January 2011
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Darwin Deez - “Radar Detector”
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Album Review: Chromeo - Live From Montreal |... →
It may be a little bit gauche to really, really like Chromeo. The electro-funk duo love the ’80s, but not in the post-punk way favored by many of their contemporaries; instead, they unabashedly cite Hall & Oates as a primary influence, even going so far as to perform with Daryl Hall at 2010’s Bonnaroo. They’ve unironically covered the Eagles. All of their songs are about...
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Album Review: Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde |... →
Chicago indie rockers Smith Westerns are back for more with sophomore album Dye It Blonde. The acclaim following their 2009 self-titled debut secured them the resources for a higher production value on their second effort, along with the opportunity to work with Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, Beach House). The clean-up does their sound a great service, freeing the bright pop...
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Album Review: Kid Sister - Kiss Kiss Kiss |... →
Following 2009’s full-length debut Ultraviolet, Kid Sister is back with more buoyant club rap on new mixtape Kiss Kiss Kiss. Mixed by renowned DJ and Fool’s Gold Records co-founder Nick Catchdubs, Kiss Kiss Kiss features new songs and reimagined versions of previously released material from the Chicago rapper.
The punchy title track opens the mixtape, promising “No baloney, no B.S.” The next...