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A Sunny Day in Glasgow “Ashes Grammar” Review
November 21, 2009 – 1:28 pm | No Comment

A Sunny Day in Glasgow make pop music that is as mysterious as it is beautiful.

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Delaney Davidson “Around the World”
October 22, 2009 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Delaney Davidson “Around the World”

Kiwi musician Delaney Davidson will be visiting the Twin Cities tonight (Thursday, Oct. 22) when he plays Palmer’s Bar.

Army of the Pharaohs “The Unholy Terror” update
October 21, 2009 – 3:20 pm | 13 Comments
Army of the Pharaohs “The Unholy Terror” update

Army of the Pharaohs is a collective that originated out of Philadelphia in 1998 under the guidance of Jedi Mind Tricks’ front man Vinnie Paz and they’re now prepping the release of their album The Unholy Terror.

Souls of Mischief feat. Prince Paul “LaLaLa”
October 21, 2009 – 10:30 am | No Comment
Souls of Mischief feat. Prince Paul “LaLaLa”

The golden era legends haven’t had many hits since their earth shattering debut 93 ’til Infinity (recorded, of course, in 1993), but with Prince Paul on board to produce here’s to hoping that the old school crew can shine once again.

Reflection Eternal “Train of Thought” (Best of the Decade)
October 20, 2009 – 12:30 pm | One Comment
Reflection Eternal “Train of Thought” (Best of the Decade)

This album was so far ahead of its time that a psychic couldn’t even see it coming.

Speech Debelle “Finish This Album”
October 20, 2009 – 10:30 am | 2 Comments
Speech Debelle “Finish This Album”

Though she doesn’t have the tightest flow in the world, her rhymes have a loose rhythm that is very much in keeping with the MC’s self immolating lyrics and stories of hardship.

At The Drive-In “Relationship of Command” (Best of the Decade)
October 19, 2009 – 12:30 pm | No Comment
At The Drive-In “Relationship of Command” (Best of the Decade)

If this record indeed stands as their swan song, they would be hard pressed to end on a better note.

Woven Bones “With You Alone”
October 19, 2009 – 10:30 am | One Comment
Woven Bones “With You Alone”

“With You Alone,” in a fuzzed out, abrasive jam that gets in your space and bullies your eardrums with the threat of violence.

Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic) “Gettin’ There”
October 16, 2009 – 12:24 pm | No Comment
Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic) “Gettin’ There”

“Gettin’ There” has both Print & Illogic spraying their water like flow over an ominous instrumental. It sounds like this EP is going to be very interesting.

Spoon “Kill The Moonlight” (Best of the Decade)
October 16, 2009 – 10:00 am | 3 Comments
Spoon “Kill The Moonlight” (Best of the Decade)

After all of the great albums the band has released the one that finds its way back to my stereo most often is 2002’s Kill the Moonlight.

Girl Talk “Night Ripper” (Best of the Decade)
October 15, 2009 – 1:13 pm | 3 Comments
Girl Talk “Night Ripper” (Best of the Decade)

No matter whether you are an audiophile or just someone who wants to party, Girl Talk has proven to be the best at what he does, with no better example than the amazing Night Ripper.

The Cribs “We Were Aborted”
October 15, 2009 – 10:30 am | No Comment
The Cribs “We Were Aborted”

While the album as a whole isn’t as strong as Men’s Needs Women’s Needs, Whatever, We Were Aborted may be the most concise, anthemic song the group has ever written and is a stirring song that continues to highlight the strengths of this great band.

Royce Da 5′9″ “Street Hop” Update
October 14, 2009 – 4:24 pm | No Comment
Royce Da 5′9″ “Street Hop” Update

A pair of new tracks and a new video from Royce Da 5′9″’s forthcoming “Street Hop” album.