Matt Arado
Matt Arado is an award-winning journalist and entertainment writer who lives in the Chicago area with his wife and two boys. He is also pursuing an MFA degree in creative writing at Columbia College Chicago. He kicks himself daily for never having seen Husker Du, Nirvana or the Jesus Lizard live on stage.
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Purling Hiss: Weirdon
The latest from Philadelphia guitar wizard Mike Polizze gives voice to his catchy, pop-loving side.
12 Oct 2014
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The Fleshtones: Wheel of Talent
Nearly four decades into their career, these veteran garage-rockers haven't lost their knack for creating catchy and infectious tunes.
14 Apr 2014
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Milagres: Violent Light
There's a lot of beauty on the second album by this Brooklyn band, but the songs suffer from a museum-like coldness.
27 Mar 2014
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Pontiak: Innocence
The prolific Virginia power trio delivers an album stocked with enough potent guitar riffs to overcome a few less than inspired ballads.
16 Feb 2014
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Hank3: A Fiendish Threat
The latest punk effort from Hank3 takes a rustic approach to the genre, but the songs are more bland than bad-ass.
09 Feb 2014
Music
Flume: Flume Deluxe Edition
The reissue of the acclaimed debut by Australian producer Flume offers enough strong new content for both fans old and new.
08 Jan 2014
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Oozing Wound: Retrash
A Chicago trio delivers an exhilarating blast of sneering, snarling, punk-fueled heavy metal.
12 Dec 2013
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Ha Ha Tonka: Lessons
This excellent indie quartet from Missouri broadens its sonic palette and creates its richest album yet.
10 Oct 2013
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Holograms: Forever
Swedish post-punk revivalists deliver a few killer tracks, but then start to repeat themselves on their sophomore album.
24 Sep 2013
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The Microphones: The Glow, Pt. 2
Sometimes, you just have to bow your head to the legions of fans and critics who love an album and respectfully say, "I'm sorry, but it's just not for me."
15 Sep 2013
Music
The Julie Ruin: Run Fast
Feminist punk icon Kathleen Hanna is back with a great new band and sparkling new album.
04 Sep 2013
Music
Come: 11:11 (20th Anniversary Edition)
An anniversary reissue of this Boston band's debut shows that the record's emotional, jagged guitar rock remains fresh and vital.
26 Aug 2013
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The Baptist Generals: Jackleg Devotional to the Heart
Ten years in the making, the sophomore album from these Texas folk-rockers is a vibrant and eccentric listen.
15 Aug 2013
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Rose Windows: The Sun Dogs
The debut album from Seattle's Rose Windows displays stellar musicianship but never quite breaks free from its classic rock influences.
10 Jul 2013
Music
The Handsome Family: Wilderness
This New Mexico duo's latest is another strong collection of strange and hypnotic Americana music.
09 Jun 2013
Music
Blind Melon: Blind Melon (Expanded Edition)
It might not rank with the best of the 1990s, but Blind Melon's debut holds up as a solid rock record that also happens to contain one of the best pop songs of the past two decades.
22 May 2013
Music
The Meat Puppets: Rat Farm
The latest from these legendary slacker-punks is a worthy addition to their 30-year catalog.
30 Apr 2013
Music
Deadstring Brothers: Cannery Row
There are some great songs on the new album by this alt-country-rock band, but too often the record feels hemmed in by its classic influences.
21 Apr 2013
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The Tossers: The Emerald City
The veteran Chicago "Celtic-punk" band sticks to formula on its latest album, but the band's exuberance keeps the songs from feeling tired.
15 Apr 2013
Music
Toy Love: Toy Love
This two-LP compilation of singles and demos from the great New Zealand post-punk band Toy Love is the perfect primer for those who missed the group the first time around.
08 Apr 2013
Music
Chris Stamey: Lovesick Blues
The new solo record from the dB's co-founder is subtle, introspective and often quite beautiful, though it takes some time to appreciate.
27 Feb 2013
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