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Q+A with Julian Casablancas
After three albums, the members of the Strokes—the onetime toast of the New York music scene—are dabbling in the inevitable: side projects. But don't roll your eyes. Lead singer Julian Casablancas' solo effort Phrazes for the Young blows up the dirty downtown rock formula with some synth-pop stylings and even a little emotional gospel-soul. read more
Fri, 09/25/09 AT 10:00AM
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Monsters of Folk, Monsters of Folk
Consisting of M. Ward, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Conor Oberst, and Mike Mogis (both of Bright Eyes), MOF take a stab at becoming a 21st-century CSNY. By and large, they succeed (as on "Man Named Truth"), achieving a warm presence and staying-power potential. read more
Tue, 09/22/09 AT 11:00AM
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Mika, The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Mika is not one for subtlety: The U.K. pop star crams his songs with towering choruses, Freddie Mercury-esque vocals, and charging beats. But "We Are Golden" is so memorable—a sort of first-hit-off-the-pipe anthem—you forgive piano and string over-indulgences and enjoy the ride. read more
Mon, 09/21/09 AT 11:00AM
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Yo La Tengo, Popular Songs
The name of the indie stalwarts' 16th studio album is apt: Popular Songs perfectly distills Yo La's sound to its three key components: dreamy, delicate pop ("Avalon or Someone Very Similar"), droning garage rock ("Nothing to Hide"), and epic, feedback-soaked jams ("And the Glitter Is Gone"). read more
Fri, 09/18/09 AT 9:00AM
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The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker, Burn It Down
The Dynamites are a grittier, southern-fried version of New York's Dap-Kings, serving up greasy slabs of funk and soul. With the elder statesman Walker in the mix, the deep grooves of "If You Don't Mean It" sound vintage but never dusty. read more
Tue, 09/15/09 AT 10:00AM
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Big Star, Keep and Eye on the Sky
This box set unites a recording of a 1973 gig the power-pop act did in Memphis with 98 demos and unreleased cuts from their hippie-era heyday to show why bands like Wilco and Teenage Fanclub have found them so inspiring. read more
Mon, 09/14/09 AT 9:00AM
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Daniel Merriweather, Love & War
Though the Australian crooner is hyped as the male Amy Winehouse, that has more to do with his having the same producer (Mark Ronson) and backing band (the Dap-Kings) than with talent. Only on the bouncy "Change" does he achieve the passion of the beehived wonder. read more
Thu, 08/27/09 AT 9:00AM
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