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Death Valley Girls Have a Cool Garage Rock Sound But Need Better Songs

Death Valley Girls' Darkness Rains is a stew of bad attitude, crunchy guitars, and simple, pounding drums. But occasionally the band throws in a twist, which at least perks up the ears a bit.

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Brits in Hot Weather #8: Amethysts, Peakes, Farai, Bessie Turner, and Pizzagirl

Featuring the atmospheric, dark pop of Amethysts, the spacious electropop of Peakes, the caustic grime meets post-punk of Farai, the sparkling garage-rock of Bessie Turner and the '80s synthpop influenced Pizzagirl.

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Washer Get Straight to the Point with "Super Pop" (premiere)

The indie punk sucker punch kicks off the DIY duo Washer's new split 7" with Brooklyn compatriots Bethlehem Steel.

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Crack Pipes, Legendary Austin Soul/Garage Outfit Returns With First Album in 11 Years, 'Fake Eyelashes' (album stream)

You may not have a volume knob that reaches high enough for how loud the Crack Pipes' Fake Eyelashes needs to be played. Keep America dirty.

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Ron Gallo Celebrates a 'Stardust Birthday Party' by Being in the Now

Ron Gallo has discovered the secret to happiness even though he struggles to behave accordingly. It's simple: just be in the present moment.

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Handsome Jack Sings the Praises of "City Girls" (premiere)

The urban sounds of garage rock meet up with some country picking on Handsome Jack's meditation on the differences between the middle of town and the middle of nowhere.

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The Dirty Nil's 'Master Volume' Fully Embraces the Power of Rock Music

If rock music is going to have a renaissance, then the Dirty Nil have shown that they are ready for the those first, all important, recovery breaths.

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White Denim Continue to Jam on 'Performance'

White Denim's Performance is a no-frills record that plays to the band's strengths while reminding listeners just why they're so damn good in the first place.

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Don't Quit Your Day Job, Brother Wayne: MC5 and 'The Hard Stuff'

This rock memoir reads like Kramer set up an AA meeting and then didn't want to stand up and give his share.

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Spider Bags Climb to New Heights of Unbridled Fury on 'Someday Everything Will Be Fine'

Someday Everything Will Be Fine is the best album yet from Spider Bags. It's an effort that pays loving homage to Dinosaur Jr. and other assorted acts that influenced their lurching brand of guitar-fueled madness.

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Sonny Falls Examines Addiction With "Flies" (premiere)

Chicago band Sonny Falls tackles issues related to substance abuse and the damage done by it on "Flies".

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Nikki & the Phantom Callers Tell Story of "Prodigal Daughter" (premiere)

Atlanta outfit Nikki & the Phantom Callers makes you wanna break out your transistor radio with new tune, "Prodigal Daughter".

Jedd Beaudoin

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The Silhouette Era Let Their Hearts Lead the Way on New EP (premiere)

The Silhouette Era's self-titled EP celebrates the joy, anxiety and unpredictability of new love with hook filled blasts of summery, indie rock.

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Rock Duo Royal Blood Lay Heavy Riffs on Brooklyn

Royal Blood's two sold-out NYC shows were still a blast in spite of their bassist's injured foot.

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The Buttertones Are Unafraid of Taking Chances on 'Midnight in a Moonless Dream'

The Buttertones' latest album, Midnight in a Moonless Dream, is in part a reaffirmation of their combined strengths and also a well-considered step forward.

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King Tuff’s Song Crafting Has Never Been Stronger Than on 'The Other'

King Tuff's nihilistic tendencies overshadow the confusingly hopeful tone he was attempting on The Other.

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