Electro-dance-pop is all the rage right now. Unless you haven’t been paying attention, the music that’s been huge abroad and had fans here in the States albeit underground, has finally exploded into the mainstream psyche of music listeners. You can credit that to the growth of satellite radio or young people’s desire to eschew conscious music for...
If Miike Snow’s eponymous debut is this relatively new band’s introduction to indie-friendly electro-pop music, then this sophomore offering by Stockholm-based trio is their gate to top-40 success. For some this is a revelation, but if you found comfort in the band’s mid-tempo beats, twinkling synths and easy-listening rendition of Scandinavian e...
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Interview: Tom Van Buskirk of Javelin, on their dance-infused grooves, his bandmate cousin and new LP. @JavelinJamz http://t.co/wUbOtUIohL
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Live Review: Alabama's @Hangoutfest showcased @macklemore and @RyanLewis, @elliegoulding, @theweeks and more. http://t.co/VqHzGFdCy4
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LP Review: Mississippi natives @theweeks shine on Dear Bo Jackson. One of "Nashville's most notable emerging bands." http://t.co/myCW6ZTcsL
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