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Space Maintainer by Friends of Dennis Wilson

July 8, 2017

There is a spirit in the Detroit music scene that fosters comradery, creativity and competition. It crosses genre, class and race. To be a Detroit musician today is to be part of a very unique and powerful musi... Read More...

Basement Dwelling: Humanz by Gorillaz

Dan Fiorio

May 6, 2017

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It’s bothersome to hear people talk about Gorillaz. Sure, Gorillaz are a widely loved and celebrated act, and they have been for nearly 20 years now. But one of their greatest strengths is also one of their big... Read More...

Dos by Lemon Sky

Judie Vegh

April 11, 2016

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"We're all living in a world I dreamed," croons Lemon Sky lead singer Aaron Madrigal in the chorus of "Dos", which shares the same name as the latest release from the Cincinnati, Ohio quintet. The world that Le... Read More...

From the Ground by Lowly, The Tree Ghost

Judie Vegh

March 11, 2016

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For their sophomore release, Lowly, The Tree Ghost return with a more developed and matured sound that proves hard work pays off. A follow-up to 2011's For the Haunted, Lowly, The Tree Ghost's newest album, Fro... Read More...

Night Fires by These Knees

Judie Vegh

November 17, 2015

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These Knees returns in full force to the front lines of the Cleveland music scene with their upcoming EP, Night Fires (produced by Dave Piatek), a follow-up to 2013's The Young & the Bright. Headed up by fr... Read More...

Funeral Designs by BlackGlass

Eric Slager

October 26, 2015

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Funeral Designs, the debut release of rock trio, BlackGlass, is the dirty, fuzzy, reverb-y love child of vocalist/guitarist Silas Mishler, bassist/guitarist Dan Jarvis, and drummer Sarah Neczwid. Things get ... Read More...

Blood Dancer by Crown Larks

Dan Jarvis

September 20, 2015

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Well, cards on the table... this album came out in April and I'm writing this in September. Maybe that's how long it took to really seep in for me. Time tables aside, Blood Dancer is an impressive step forward ... Read More...

Little Waves by Fingers

Amber Patrick

May 22, 2015

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From the opening notes of Fingers' latest release, Little Waves, it is apparent that the ambient Columbus-based trio--comprising Yashi Bellomy (lead vocals/guitar/piano/reed organ), Maxwell Slater (drums/auxili... Read More...

Fox Face Cassette by Fox Face

Ron DeMay

April 23, 2015

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There is this extraordinary merge of garage and punk happening all throughout the Midwest. Although these tendencies go as far back as bands like Death and The Gories, the modern brew has had some time to age. ... Read More...

Psychedelic Sunday: Solstice by Heaters

Dan Jarvis

March 29, 2015

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This Grand Rapids three-piece will undoubtedly become psych-rock royalty in no time. With two EPs and a new full-length LP under their belts, Heaters have gotten plenty of well-deserved attention from the psych... Read More...

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