Indie-Rock | The Musical Hype - Part 8

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Bastille, Wild World © Virgin

Bastille, Fake It | Track Review 🎵

Bastille exceeds expectations on second ‘Wild World’ promo single, “Fake It.” There is nothing fake about the song – it’s legit.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 4, 2016 ago

Arctic Monkeys, AM © Domino

Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿

British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, ‘AM’.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago

Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City © XL

Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City | Album Review

Indie rock darlings Vampire Weekend return as an older, more mature band on their superb third studio album, ‘Modern Vampires of the City.’

By brent80, 13 yearsMay 13, 2013 ago

Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg [Photo Credit: Mercury]

Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg | Album Review

‘Jake Bugg,’ the self-titled debut LP by the Brit singer/songwriter is a highly recommended effort for traditional-, indie-, folk- or garage-rock fans.

By brent80, 13 yearsApril 25, 2013 ago

Phoenix, Bankrupt! [Photo Credit: Glassnote]

Phoenix, Bankrupt! | Album Review

French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.

By brent80, 13 yearsApril 24, 2013 ago

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