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The Cell Phones stand alone
Chicago-based rockers The Cell Phones, led by an epic frontwoman, are the ones really saving rock and roll.
May 11th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Everything reverberates with Primes’ “Millions”
There's only six tracks on this Brooklyn trio's EP, but Jeff Moody thinks they're just getting started.
May 4th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Mosquitoes are a drag
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new record, "Mosquito," is an uninspired release to be avoided, just like the insect it's named for.
Apr 27th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Slack your illusion
Milk Music's full-length debut "Cruise Your Illusion" doesn't quite live up to the hype promised by its initial EP, "Beyond Living."
Apr 6th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
The Magic Of Marnia
Singer-songwriter Marnie Stern has lyrics that make her sound mid-midlife crisis, but what she can do with a guitar is incredible.
Mar 23rd, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Nick Cave cools down
"Push the Sky Away" goes minimalist, which isn't Nick Cave's best move by a long shot.
Mar 16th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Swami John and The Night Marchers go! (and go!)
The Night Marchers' second LP "Allez! Allez!" is as good as anything John Reis does. So it's extremely good.
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Near-future twin pop superstars
Tegan & Sara's new album, "Heartthrob," puts them on the edge of mainstream success.
Feb 23rd, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Can you even say “Pissed Jeans” on the air anymore?
The noise rock band, touring the Midwest later this year, has a new record called "Honeys," a chaotic mix of tracks, good and bad.
Feb 16th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Louisville’s Neighbor brings the rock and/or roll
Louisville trio Neighbor strips it down and brings the rock and roll energy with their new album.
Feb 2nd, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Business Cats rock it lo-fi
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs/surf rock amalgam's self-titled album is strong, but flows better in reverse.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
“Lady From Shanghai” another failed revolution
Pere Ubu and lead singer David Thomas try to "smash the homogeny of dance," but end up with a hit-and-miss experiment.
Jan 19th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
