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First Spin: Hear Magic Wands' Dream-Pop Jam 'Space'
L.A. guy-girl dream-pop duo Magic Wands have been building buzz for a couple years now on the strength of a some strong singles and a nicely hazy, melodic EP, 2009's Magic Love & Dreams . "Space" is the first single from the band's debut full-length, Aloha Moon , and it's a sexy and propulsive stunner. Dexy and Chris Valentine (no relation, we think) build an atmospheric and cutting guitar ...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:44 -0800 -

First Spin: Hear Prinzhorn Dance School's 'Usurper'
No one does propulsive agit-pop quite like the British. In the tradition of Gang of Four and the Fall, Prinzhorn Dance School set fierce lyrical jeremiads to jittery guitar and compellingly herky-jerk drum and bass patterns. Clay Class , Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn's undiluted follow-up to their self-titled 2007 debut, is out January 31 on DFA, and the album's "Usurper" fits perfectly alongside ...
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:34:48 -0800 -

Bare Wires: Show Previe
As some of the leading misfits of the Oakland garage-pop scene, Bare Wires meld timeless hooks and a quasi-teenage sensibility with propulsive guitar rock. As the brainchild of lanky Memphis transplant Matthew Melton, the band has quickly honed the primitive, speedy sound of its early days...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:51:22 -0800 -

Tom Ardolino dies at 56; former NRBQ drumme
Tom Ardolino was a teenage amateur drummer when tapped by NRBQ. He spent the next few decades providing nimble, propulsive backbeats for the category-defying band. Members of the category-defying band NRBQ knew from the outset that their prospects of mainstream success were slim to none.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:41:52 -0800 -

Frank Black Duo Grand Duchy Debut Warhol-Infused 'Silver Boys' Vide
All that's missing is the Campbell's Soup. Pixies frontman Frank Black and his wife, Violet Clark, make a whole bunch of direct allusions to Andy Warhol in "Silver Boys," the propulsive, synth-buzzing advance track from their upcoming second album as Grand Duchy, titled Let the People Speak (out April 10). Directed by Art Brut and Los Campesinos! video whiz Alex de Campi for production company ...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:30:15 -0800 -

Survival Flick The Grey Is a Tear-Jerker for Tough Guy
Adventure-thriller The Grey reveals its gutsy story like a clockwork onion. A propulsive tale of plane-crash survivors fighting for their lives in the Alaskan wilds, the movie strips its characters of their bravado and exposes their souls layer by layer, one brush with death or honest moment of brotherhood at a time.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:36:39 -0800 -

ANDREW WK WILL GET CHICAGO WET
Andrew WK . Classically trained pianist. Motivational speaker. Heavy metal party monster. A true icon for our times. Can you believe it was only ten years ago that he burst onto the musical scene with his propulsive debut, I Get Wet ? Was it only a decade ago that this twelve song collection dedicated to conveying the message of just how important it is to party until you puke really is? In ...
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:46:32 -0800 -

Fucked Up's 'Year of the Tiger' Is a 15-Minute Beas
The Year of the Tiger willl be burning bright, if Fucked Up's 15-minute single of the same name is indication. Out today, the 2011-conquering Canadian rockers' "Year of the Tiger" rings in the Chinese New Year on a predictably epic note, with a grandiose sprawl of growling, blazing, crunching over-the-topness. Hear it in the widget below, or if you have as much trouble as we did getting that to ...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:04:21 -0800 -

TRIBES Unleash U.S. Debut "Baby" in Stores March 13, 201
Universally acclaimed UK rockers TRIBES will storm the U.S. on March 13, 2012 with the release of their full-length debut, Baby, in stores and online via Fairfax Recordings/Universal Republic Records.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:37:00 -0800 -

Sleepy Vikings make their Southern fuzz-pop tripp
Florida band Sleepy Vikings' gothic, neo-psych music received its first widespread airing with They Will Find You There , a nine-track album they released last May. The disc is a keenly textured but propulsive set.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:42:32 -0800 -

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News - Powered by Yahoo News First Spin: Hear Magic Wands' Dream-Pop Jam 'Space' L.A. guy-girl dream-pop duo Magic Wands have been building buzz for a couple years now on the strength of a some strong singles and a nicely hazy, melodic EP, 2009's Magic Love & Dreams . "Space" is the first single from the band's debut full-length, Aloha Moon , and it's a sexy and propulsive stunner. Dexy and Chris Valentine (no relation, we think) build an atmospheric and cutting guitar ... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:44 -0800 - First Spin: Hear Prinzhorn Dance School's 'Usurper' No one does propulsive agit-pop quite like the British. In the tradition of Gang of Four and the Fall, Prinzhorn Dance School set fierce lyrical jeremiads to jittery guitar and compellingly herky-jerk drum and bass patterns. Clay Class , Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn's undiluted follow-up to their self-titled 2007 debut, is out January 31 on DFA, and the album's "Usurper" fits perfectly alongside ... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:34:48 -0800 - Bare Wires: Show Previe As some of the leading misfits of the Oakland garage-pop scene, Bare Wires meld timeless hooks and a quasi-teenage sensibility with propulsive guitar rock. As the brainchild of lanky Memphis transplant Matthew Melton, the band has quickly honed the primitive, speedy sound of its early days... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:51:22 -0800 - Tom Ardolino dies at 56; former NRBQ drumme Tom Ardolino was a teenage amateur drummer when tapped by NRBQ. He spent the next few decades providing nimble, propulsive backbeats for the category-defying band. Members of the category-defying band NRBQ knew from the outset that their prospects of mainstream success were slim to none. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:41:52 -0800 - Frank Black Duo Grand Duchy Debut Warhol-Infused 'Silver Boys' Vide All that's missing is the Campbell's Soup. Pixies frontman Frank Black and his wife, Violet Clark, make a whole bunch of direct allusions to Andy Warhol in "Silver Boys," the propulsive, synth-buzzing advance track from their upcoming second album as Grand Duchy, titled Let the People Speak (out April 10). Directed by Art Brut and Los Campesinos! video whiz Alex de Campi for production company ... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:30:15 -0800 - Survival Flick The Grey Is a Tear-Jerker for Tough Guy Adventure-thriller The Grey reveals its gutsy story like a clockwork onion. A propulsive tale of plane-crash survivors fighting for their lives in the Alaskan wilds, the movie strips its characters of their bravado and exposes their souls layer by layer, one brush with death or honest moment of brotherhood at a time. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:36:39 -0800 - ANDREW WK WILL GET CHICAGO WET Andrew WK . Classically trained pianist. Motivational speaker. Heavy metal party monster. A true icon for our times. Can you believe it was only ten years ago that he burst onto the musical scene with his propulsive debut, I Get Wet ? Was it only a decade ago that this twelve song collection dedicated to conveying the message of just how important it is to party until you puke really is? In ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:46:32 -0800 - Fucked Up's 'Year of the Tiger' Is a 15-Minute Beas The Year of the Tiger willl be burning bright, if Fucked Up's 15-minute single of the same name is indication. Out today, the 2011-conquering Canadian rockers' "Year of the Tiger" rings in the Chinese New Year on a predictably epic note, with a grandiose sprawl of growling, blazing, crunching over-the-topness. Hear it in the widget below, or if you have as much trouble as we did getting that to ... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:04:21 -0800 - TRIBES Unleash U.S. Debut "Baby" in Stores March 13, 201 Universally acclaimed UK rockers TRIBES will storm the U.S. on March 13, 2012 with the release of their full-length debut, Baby, in stores and online via Fairfax Recordings/Universal Republic Records. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:37:00 -0800 - Sleepy Vikings make their Southern fuzz-pop tripp Florida band Sleepy Vikings' gothic, neo-psych music received its first widespread airing with They Will Find You There , a nine-track album they released last May. The disc is a keenly textured but propulsive set. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:42:32 -0800 -

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