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Coco B’s: Coco B’sThe Coco B's utilize handclaps to the fullest extent on their self-titled debut and produce summertime melodies that are good, but not exceptional. [28 May 2008] 
Eric Lau: New TerritoriesBuilding on provocative soul, funk, and jazz, Eric Lau proves to be a heavily talented producer whose love for collaborating and creating shines through on this debut album. [7 May 2008] 
Neva Dinova: You May Already Be DreamingStirring up hazy imagery of sleepy home towns and lazy tumbleweeds, Neva Dinova has composed a fitting soundtrack for those laid-back summer evenings. [23 April 2008] 
Cloud Cult: Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-Partying Through Tornadoes)Cloud Cult once again prove that their passion for self-expression and music is inexhaustible, and succeed with their eighth release . [17 April 2008] 
Frightened Rabbit: The Midnight Organ FightFrightened Rabbit is back and they prevail once again with an addictively successful follow-up to their debut Sings the Greys. [15 April 2008] 
Yoav: Charmed & StrangeInventive composition can only go so far, and Yoav’s debut Charmed & Strange is neither intriguing nor charming. [14 April 2008] Grizzly Bear with the Los Angeles PhilharmonicFor the first portion, Joana Carneiro conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic though three classical pieces that prefaced and weirdly mirrored Grizzly Bear’s subsequent sweeping and hauntingly beautiful performance. [31 March 2008] 
A Weather: CoveFalling in love with A Weather’s Cove is just like the real act: quiet, consuming, and treasured. 
The Pack A.D.: TintypeThe Pack A.D. unleash screaming guitars and blues-inspired melodies on their debut album. [25 March 2008] 
Ex-Boyfriends: In WithEx-Boyfriends' second release creates an ex that is worth running into over and over again. [17 March 2008] 
Hymns: Travel in HerdsTravel in Herds produces great Southern rock that serves as the perfect score for any adventurous road trip or summertime shenanigan. [10 March 2008] 
The Bell: Make Some QuietWith a mash-up of sounds reflecting current rock and '80s influences, the Bell has composed an album that will bring listeners back to the good old days of Robert Smith, skinny ties, and Aqua Net. [21 February 2008] 
Sambassadeur: MigrationPop music with endearing Swedish charm, Sambassadeur create an album that delivers daytime heartfelt melodies. [19 February 2008] 
Rafter: Sex Death CassetteExperimentation is something to be admired in music, and Rafter has put out an album that successfully explores styles, sounds, and moments. [13 February 2008] |
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