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Tuesday, June 17 2008

The Morning Benders: Talking Through Tin Cans

After some likable EPs, California foursome officially come out of the gate with a debut that makes for a nice listen, but struggles to be distinguishable.


Friday, May 2 2008

The Ruby Suns: Sea Lion

With the follow-up to his 2005 debut, Ruby Suns frontman Ryan McPhun tape records his worldly travels to complement his unique brand of psych-pop.


Friday, March 21 2008

State Bird: Mostly Ghostly

After spending a long time walking through the wilderness, State Bird come back to the studio with even more outdoors-inspired freak-folk.


Thursday, January 24 2008

The Whigs: Mission Control

No longer one of the best unsigned bands in US, the Whigs aim to be just one of the best.


Friday, January 18 2008

Canadians: A Sky With No Stars

Geographically confused Italian band the Canadians, successfully channel the sweet sunny pop of the California coast.


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