Erik Gundel

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Les Savy Fav: After the Balls Drop

[1.May.08] :. One of the best live bands in the world puts out its first live album, and as one would expect, it turned out pretty great.

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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: Lil Tae Rides Again

[16.Apr.08] :. Unconventional trio works with electronic producer to put a little more zazz in their jazz.

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Autechre: Quaristice

[3.Apr.08] :. The Warp powerhouse returns to show us the current limits of electronically based music.

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Sian Alice Group: 59.59

[24.Mar.08] :. London-based psychedelic band walks a line between pop-songwriting and improvisation, never really sounding comfortable in either camp.

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Baby Dee: Safe Inside the Day

[18.Feb.08] :. A former street performer and tree climber gets some assistance from Will Oldham, Matt Sweeney and Andrew W.K. on her Drag City debut.

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Music /iJonny Greenwood: There Will Be Blood

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:. Rush
:. Santogold
:. Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears
:. Shy Child
:. Carly Simon
:. Frank Sinatra
:. Alex Sipiagin
:. Various Artists: Stax Does the Beatles
:. Switches
:. Various Artists: The Rough Guide to: Ultimate Musical Adventures
:. The Waybacks
:. The Wedding Present
Event Reviews
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:. Drive-By Truckers
:. Explosions in the Sky + Lichens
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:. Fuck Buttons
:. Iron & Wine
:. Ray Davies
:. Sons and Daughters + Holy Fuck + A Place to Bury Strangers
:. The Greyboy Allstars
:. The Rocky Horror Show
:. Vandaveer
:. Xiu Xiu