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I Saw the Worst Band in the World and Had an Existential Crisis.

In my 26 years on this earth, I have come to learn a few universal truths: 2+2=4, the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, and the guac always costs extra. I have also come to learn another universally shared truth: Nickelback sucks. In a world of Limp Bizkits, Creeds, and Insane Clown Posses, no band gets worse flack than Nickelback, the undisputed titleholder of … Continue reading I Saw the Worst Band in the World and Had an Existential Crisis.

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16 Best Love Songs

It’s February and that means love is in the air. Whether you’re spending Valentines Day with a loved one, or single AF, love songs provide that cheesy sentimental touch that are sometimes just good for the soul. 16. “Archie, Marry Me” by Alvvays Alvvays is a jangly indie pop quartet based out of Toronto. There is no album that will give you a more fuzzy feeling … Continue reading 16 Best Love Songs

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Cherry Glazerr – Apocalipstick

2017 has already been a whirlwind, which is what makes Cherry Glazerr’s appropriately titled Apocalipstick more relevant than ever. In this day and age what we need is simple: good rock music. Four years ago Los Angeles rock outfit Cherry Glazerr began with then 15-year-old singer/guitarist Clementine Creevy, Hannah Uribe, and Sean Redman. But in their short duration they have faced personnel changes and the trio is … Continue reading Cherry Glazerr – Apocalipstick

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Foxygen – Hang

If The Beatles classic concept album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and Meatloaf’s pinnacle rock opera Bat Out of Hell made a love child, you’d have Foxygen’s fourth studio release Hang. The groovy L.A. based duo comprising of Jonathan Rado and Sam France have once again reinvented their sound, but their style remains the same. Their 2013 release We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic propelled them into … Continue reading Foxygen – Hang

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Top 25 Albums of 2016

Despite 2016 being a questionable year in more ways than one, it’s undeniable that it was a glorious year in music. We saw great debut introductions from bands such as Whitney and Big Thief, and we received long awaited releases from our longtime favorites such as Radiohead, Frank Ocean and Leonard Cohen.

For this article, we combined forces and put together a list of our favorite records of 2016.

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12 Songs for Each Kind of Breakup

Because music will always be there for you. 12. The resilient breakup song: “You Have Killed Me” by Morrissey Kicking the list off with Mr. Misery himself, Morrissey. He has a song for every kind of heartbreak: unrequited love, loneliness, revenge, remorse, and accepting the inevitable. “You Have Killed Me” is a straight forward breakup track about when you’ve been hurt so badly you feel as if … Continue reading 12 Songs for Each Kind of Breakup

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Death Cab For Cutie Ranked From Worst to Best

I was 12 years old when I heard Death Cab for Cutie for the first time. Soon they became my band. They were the first concert I ever went to on my own, I would write Death Cab lyrics on my notebooks, and had an inappropriate obsession with Ben Gibbard. It’s been over 10 years and many bands have come in and out of my life, but … Continue reading Death Cab For Cutie Ranked From Worst to Best

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David Bazan – Blanco

“If I’m not losing sleep, I’m probably over it,” proclaims indie rock crooner David Bazan in the opening lines of his third solo album Blanco.  Bazan has spent the last few years playing living room shows across America, performing songs from his extensive back catalogue. Finally, he stopped touring and recorded Blanco, a reflection of his life on tour. Bazan has a reputation for being cynical in his perspectives, but he … Continue reading David Bazan – Blanco

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