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She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

Originally appeared onĀ Grimy Goods.Ā  The Man-Eaters were a fictional all-lady biker gang that terrorized a small Florida town and attacked a rival male biker gang, according to the IMDB description of the 1968 movie She-Devils On Wheels. This is the same film that the Montreal-based duo She-Devils cites as its namesake, but the DIY pop band doesnā€™t share the movieā€™s aggressive tone. Instead, their debut … Continue reading She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

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iheartmoosiq: Everyoneā€™s in love with Maggie Rogersā€™ Alaska, even Amber Run, whoā€™ve offered up this gorgeous acoustic cover of her breakout single. The British band has announced a new digital EP arriving in late September on Dine Alone Records. The EP will feature two versions of songs from their current album ā€˜For A Moment, I Was Lostā€™ plus two cover songs, including this cozy strumming, … Continue reading

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Icelandā€™s Low Roar has put out some emotionally charged music, but nothing could beat the magnitude of his latest record, Once in a Long, Long While. A major takeaway is that self-reflection doesnā€™t always provide closure; watch this unfold visually in the video for ā€œGive Me an Answer.ā€Ā  Continue reading

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I Come to Shanghai is a psych pop band from Athens, GA, which invites comparisons to the Elephant 6 roster–and those comparisons wouldnā€™t be overly misleading! Their sound onĀ ā€œSwept Out in the Stormā€ takes liberties with structure and rhythm, and every risk pays off tenfold. The third LP from ICTS is titledĀ Low Pressure and is due out 9/29. Pre-order on Bandcamp.Ā  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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