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    Holly Miranda, Mutual Horse © Dangerbird
    Music

    Holly Miranda, ‘Golden Spiral’ | Track Review

    New York alternative musician Holly Miranda thrills on “Golden Spiral,” a promo single from her fourth solo releases, ‘Mutual Horse,’ arriving February 23, 2018. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, ‘Day I Die’ | Track Review

    The National release “Day I Die,” the final promo single released in advance of their highly-anticipated album, ‘Sleep Well Beast.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Neighbors | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums. “Neighbors” is the fourth single from ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Three Rings | Track Review

    Grizzly Bear delivers another winning single with “Three Rings,” ahead of their long-awaited comeback album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Four Cypresses | Track Review 🎵

    Cypress trees never sounded better in the hands of alt-darlings Grizzly Bear on “Four Cypresses,” a single from their new album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, Carin at the Liquor Store | Track Review 🎵

    The National drops another gem with “Carin at the Liquor Store,” the third single from album, Sleep Well Beast.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Mourning Sound | Track Review 🎵

    There is no ‘mourning’ on “Mourning Song.” Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, ‘Guilty Party’ | Track Review

    The National Returns with the second single from their seventh album, ‘Sleep Well Beast,’ “Guilty Party.” It’s all about them sad vibes on “Guilty Party.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 30, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness | Track Review 🎵

    The National returns with “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,” the promo single for its seventh studio album, Sleep Well Beast.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín © Stones Throw
    Album 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín | Album Review 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2017 ago
    Frank Hamilton, Songs to Make Life Slightly Less Awkward © Bedroom Indie
    Music

    Frank Hamilton, Lovedrug | Track Review 🎵

    “Lovedrug” provides an impressive snapshot of up-and-coming British singer/songwriter, Frank Hamilton.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 10, 2016 ago
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Black and White | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor delivers the third-straight exceptional single from her forthcoming album, ‘Remember Us to Life.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago

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