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• The Cell Phones stand alone

  May 11th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  Chicago-based rockers The Cell Phones, led by an epic frontwoman, are the ones really saving rock and roll.

• Everything reverberates with Primes’ “Millions”

  May 4th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  There's only six tracks on this Brooklyn trio's EP, but Jeff Moody thinks they're just getting started.

• Mosquitoes are a drag

  Apr 27th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new record, "Mosquito," is an uninspired release to be avoided, just like the insect it's named for.

• Slack your illusion

  Apr 6th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  Milk Music's full-length debut "Cruise Your Illusion" doesn't quite live up to the hype promised by its initial EP, "Beyond Living."

• The Magic Of Marnia

  Mar 23rd, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  Singer-songwriter Marnie Stern has lyrics that make her sound mid-midlife crisis, but what she can do with a guitar is incredible.

• Nick Cave cools down

  Mar 16th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  "Push the Sky Away" goes minimalist, which isn't Nick Cave's best move by a long shot.

• Swami John and The Night Marchers go! (and go!)

  Mar 2nd, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  The Night Marchers' second LP "Allez! Allez!" is as good as anything John Reis does. So it's extremely good.

• Near-future twin pop superstars

  Feb 23rd, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  Tegan & Sara's new album, "Heartthrob," puts them on the edge of mainstream success.

• Can you even say “Pissed Jeans” on the air anymore?

  Feb 16th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  The noise rock band, touring the Midwest later this year, has a new record called "Honeys," a chaotic mix of tracks, good and bad.

• Louisville’s Neighbor brings the rock and/or roll

  Feb 2nd, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  Louisville trio Neighbor strips it down and brings the rock and roll energy with their new album.

• Business Cats rock it lo-fi

  Jan 26th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  The Yeah Yeah Yeahs/surf rock amalgam's self-titled album is strong, but flows better in reverse.

• “Lady From Shanghai” another failed revolution

  Jan 19th, 2013 by Jeff Moody

  Pere Ubu and lead singer David Thomas try to "smash the homogeny of dance," but end up with a hit-and-miss experiment.