No Family Is Safe When I Sashay – Perfume Genius

Perfume Genius Live

New York – Perfume Genius is the moniker of Seattle’s own singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas. Since his debut, this soloist’s tracks have crashed through playlists with unforgiving, tidal might. But Hadreas’ power is neither loud nor sonically invasive. Rather, his work carries a message that’s both apt and vital. With melodically demure ballads, this is a

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Alvvays’ New Album Is A Dazed Dream

Alvvays’ New Album Is A Dazed Dream

Los Angeles – What a debut! Alvvays’ self-titled record is a 9-track, lo-fi haze that is perfect for a joyride down the coastline. The strong and sentimental indie-pop has fanciful guitar breakdowns and vocals from lead singer Molly Rankin that are so fluffy they’re almost too good to be true. The Canadian five-piece has completed

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5 New Bands at Pitchfork – Day Two

Pitchfork Festival

Chicago – Saturday, Saturday, Saturday! Are you singing a little Elton? I was during day two of Pitchfork Festival. Right from the start, I was feeling it, thanks to one of my favorite local bands- but there were plenty of other new artists who kept Saturday rocking well into the evening. Chicago boys Twin Peaks

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Small Skies At The Doug Fir

Portland – There really is something special about seeing a musician experience a rebirth, taking the essentials of his craft and adding a daring splash of vitality to the mix. Portland musician Benjamin Tyler has been involved in the Portland music scene for a while, recording and playing shows under the name Stepkid. He has

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Landlady Live At Baby’s All Right

Landlady Live At Baby’s All Right

New York – Williamsburg’s Baby’s All Right is a unique venue. Part restaurant, part bar and part music hall, it played the perfect host for Brooklyn’s genre-defying group Landlady. This Tuesday, to celebrate the release of the band’s newest album Upright Behavior, Landlady took the stage after opening acts Celestial Shore and Shy Hunters. Before doors

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