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KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

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I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.

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Track of the Week: “Lonesome” by Dr. Dog

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By Kendall McCabe Dr. Dog’s seventh full-length, Be The Void, was released on February 7, but we still can’t keep “Lonesome” out of our heads here at KRUI. The song’s sunny, classic rock feel is nothing new for the group, but rather a continuation of what was already great. Sloppily perfect vocals, big loopy melodies, and a jam session feel are what give “Lonesome” its easy-going charm.

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Track of the Week: “Museum of Flight” by Damien Jurado

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Damien Jurado, the notoriously gruff-voiced Seattleite, showcases his sweeter side and extensive vocal range on “Museum of Flight.” This single ends a long period of anticipation for fans- his last release was 2010’s Saint Bartlett. Maraqopa, his latest solo album, is set to be released by Secretly Canadian on February 21, 2012.

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Review: A Place to Bury Strangers – Onwards To The Wall

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By Gabrielle Pawlikowski A Place To Bury Strangers’ eighth EP, Onwards To The Wall, is a fifteen minute maelstrom of industrial noise. Against a percussive backdrop of repetitive pummeling, distorted guitars ferociously wail and Oliver Ackermann croons of lost love in a manner so bleak it is almost deadpan. The result: a visceral unleashing of emotion that is both defiant and triumphant. The EP is drenched with the band’s characteristic use of feedback and reverb, stemming from effect petals custom made by Ackermann. The innovative effects are tightly coiled to create five nuggets of post-punk inspired melodies wrapped in an … Continued

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