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BON IVER – BON IVER

November 21st, 2011 · No Comments

Though he’s gone a long way from being the self-wallowing troubadour he once was, Vernon’s songs still sound similar to the earlier albums, and that isn’t a bad thing.

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TYLER THE CREATOR: GOBLIN

July 19th, 2011 · No Comments

Tyler’s production is entirely homemade, which is definitely a plus, and features assorted Odd Future members. With sounds ranging from punky keyboards to synths back to R&B, Goblin sonically has it all. With that point, Tyler the Creator doesn’t give a fuck what you think about him, and that’s what he has in common with many of the greats who preceded him.

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SARAH LEE GUTHRIE AND JOHNNY IRION: BRIGHT EXAMPLES

February 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

Her grandfather is the legendary American folksinger Woody and her pops, Arlo, is the purveyor of “Alice’s Restaurant,” so needless to say, Sarah Lee Guthrie had to step up her game. Fortunately for all, she makes life easy and brings her A-plus game on her latest album, Bright Examples.

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PEARL JAM @ GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE

October 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Vedder put it best when he said “There are laws in this state against things like gay marriage, but there isn’t a law in California that says you can’t lose your shit at a rock ‘n’ roll concert.” On this night, he was correct.

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SAINT MOTEL @ SPACELAND

September 24th, 2009 · No Comments

The venue was decorated with trippy colors, glow sticks and bubbles. And of course, a Saint Motel show wouldn’t be complete without a video backdrop and the band’s trademark moose head.

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