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Craig Bell (X__X, Rocket from the Tombs) Talks Protomartyr’s The Agent Intellect

By Craig Bell | October 19, 2015

Craig Bell (X__X, Rocket from the Tombs) Talks Protomartyr’s The Agent Intellect

Protomartyr brings you their report from a decaying world, but never gives up on the inhabitants, who search for comfort and joy amidst the debris.

Emmy the Great Talks Majical Cloudz’ Are You Alone?

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By Emmy the Great | October 16, 2015

Emmy the Great Talks Majical Cloudz’ Are You Alone?

Is Majical Cloudz' album bold? Yes. Is it boring? Yes, but ultimately, it reminds us of something very important: that we are alive.

Clara Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) Talks Demi Lovato’s Confident

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By Clara Bizna$$ | October 15, 2015

Clara Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) Talks Demi Lovato’s Confident

Lovato’s music speaks to anyone who has lived through suffering from low self-esteem, self-harm and addiction.

Jeff Zentner Talks Chvrches’ Every Open Eye

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By Jeff Zentner | October 13, 2015

Jeff Zentner Talks Chvrches’ Every Open Eye

Chvrches opened this writer’s eyes to the sham that is the cult of Musical Authenticity.

Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) Talks Toby Keith’s 35 MPH Town

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By Nimai Larson | October 9, 2015

Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) Talks Toby Keith’s 35 MPH Town

Our writer reflects on location and sobriety while listening to a country superstar's unfiltered, evocative and hilarious record.

Brian Case (Disappears) Talks Big Brave’s Au De La

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By Brian Case | October 8, 2015

Brian Case (Disappears) Talks Big Brave’s Au De La

The members of Big Brave boast an ESP-level of connection through the feedback-laced black holes that make up their newest album.

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Meat Wave’s Delusion Moon

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By Zachary Lipez | October 7, 2015

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Meat Wave’s Delusion Moon

Our writer loathes ’90s revivalism, but this record made him change his foolishly consistent mind.

Mitch Albom Talks Don Henley’s Cass County

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By Mitch Albom | October 6, 2015

Mitch Albom Talks Don Henley’s Cass County

Many Eagles hits had a country twang. Henley's new album builds from those roots, creating equally pleasing if more pared-down songs.

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks Micachu and the Shapes’ Good Sad Happy Bad

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By Adam Schatz | October 5, 2015

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks Micachu and the Shapes’ Good Sad Happy Bad

When it comes to music, do we really want to know how the metaphorical sausage gets made?

Mark Eitzel (American Music Club) Talks Mercury Rev’s The Light in You

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By Mark Eitzel | October 2, 2015

Mark Eitzel (American Music Club) Talks Mercury Rev’s The Light in You

Mercury Rev has made a very generous and personal record that is like a President's smile, a friend's yacht and a big European cathedral.