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Passafire

September 3, 2009, 12:00 am

The spark that ignited a growing flame began in 2003 in Savannah, Ga., when four Savannah College of Art and …

Spoon – Got Nuffin EP

August 10, 2009, 9:15 am

Rating: /10

It’s about time. Spoon’s newest hit-and-run three-song effort, Got Nuffin, is the band’s sixth EP and follows on the heels …

The Loudness Wars

August 2, 2009, 9:56 pm

For decades “Turn that damn thing down” has been directed at hooligans blaring stereos and sound systems for ages. That …

Internal Debate: The Dead Weather

July 28, 2009, 12:00 am

The reviews are in for the latest from The Dead Weather and, for the most part, the feedback sounds great. …

Tiny Vipers – Life on Earth

July 27, 2009, 9:17 am

Rating: /10

With a sound that aptly fits the usual gloomy and rainy Pacific Northwest, Tiny Vipers, the one woman show of …

Elizabeth and the Catapult – Taller Children

July 24, 2009, 9:03 am

Rating: /10

We really never grow up – a sentiment that’s fleshed out in spades on Elizabeth and the Catapult’s debut album, …

Dinosaur Jr. – Farm

July 22, 2009, 9:21 am

Rating: /10

Let’s face it: reunions suck, especially in the music realm. Dinosaur Jr. defied logic when they reunited for Beyond which …

Prizzy Prizzy Please

July 17, 2009, 12:00 am

Mad cow disease, a questionable drill bit salesman and a noxious Chicago taco joint are just some of the song …

Urbana Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival

July 13, 2009, 3:35 pm

Between an Illinois jail and a courthouse on Main St. Jake and Elwood would agree that no location would better …

Margot and the Nuclear So & So’s

July 10, 2009, 12:00 am

With a sound as eclectic as their name, Margot and the Nuclear So & So’s are forging new ground in …