Album Review: TRAAMS – Grin

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New York – Jangly rock garage kraut trio TRAAMS recently released their debut album, Grin, on Fat Cat, and I’ve been bouncing around to it ever since. This full length is full of the result of vocalist/guitarist Stu Hopkins, bassist Leigh Padley, and drummer Adam Stock coming together as a means of escape from their small

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New Mixtape: HAIM, King Krule, Old Monk And Many More

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After a brief hiatus, we’re back with a new Mixtape featuring coverage from BestNewBands.com’s music savvy writers, plus some new tracks from new bands that are fresh out the oven. Katrina was at Los Angeles’ The Echoplex for Cotillon’s last residency night, and witnessed their “straightforward, heartfelt  performance.” Brigit covered Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival, and highlights included The

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