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Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

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On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.

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Review: Porcelain Raft – Strange Weekend

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By Shari Jaffri Mauro Remiddi, or better known as his moniker Porcelain Raft, is a multi-talented man. With an impressive repertoire right down his belt having traveled to many lurks of the world (the dashing Italian lad has worked off Broadway, joined part of a traveling circus in Germany and was part of a choir in Korea — imagine that), Mauro unremittingly stuns with his first full-length album, Strange Weekend. Released by the label Secretly Canadian, Strange Weekend is a wonderful and magical collection of songs. It begins with the woozy track, ‘Drifting in and Out’. With an opener like … Continued

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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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Preview: Kids These Days

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By Michael Kadziulis Chicago natives Kids These Days are taking the nation by storm. After a huge year where KTD performed at Lollapalooza, Summerfest and South by Southwest, the band is continuing to rock the nation touring the rest of the U.S. Don’t let the age of the band fool you, these kids know how to jam. KTD use elements of hip-hop, jazz, blues, funk, and rock to form a unique sound that has been compared to that of The Roots. The band will soon be releasing their LP “Trap House Rock”, which was produced by Wilco’s very own Jeff … Continued

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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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Review: High Highs- High Highs EP

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By Keith Evanson If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Lately, this has been the case in the indie world. Musical acts Rubblebucket, Cults, and Battles can all testify to this statement, as they have gone from dominating the New York City music scene to now conquering the rest of the country, as well as the blogosphere. High Highs have a lot to be happy about. The past couple of years they have taken over the New York underground music scene. At SXSW last year, they completely killed their set. Now they have just … Continued

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