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Carrie Brownstein on WTF Podcast with Marc Maron

Carrie Brownstein of Wild Flag is featured on this week’s WTF Podcast with Marc Maron. If you aren’t a fan of the podcast now would be a perfect time to start checking it out. Marc presents 2 episodes a week … Continue reading

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Download: Titus Andronicus Mixtape Vol. 1

Titus Andronicus has released a mixtape through their tumblr presence that not only includes properly recorded versions of two new tracks, but also a whole host of collectible material from their early days prior to the recording of their first … Continue reading

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New track: Cuff the Duke – “The Diamond Sea” (Sonic Youth cover)

Originally posted to Tympanogram on March 14, 2012) I’m beside myself with joy right now. Sheer joy. Cuff the Duke is an amazing band from Toronto, and as is the case with too many great Canadian bands, they are quite … Continue reading

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New EP: Chad VanGaalen/Xiu Xiu split – “The Green Corridor II”

(Originally posted to Tympanogram on March 8, 2012) Chad VanGaalen’s Diaper Island instantly earned a place on my list of favorite releases of 2011. Prior to that I was a fan of his work as producer/engineer of Flemish Eye labelmates Women. His brand … Continue reading

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New track: Lightning Bolt – “I Found a Ring in my Ear

As you may or may not know, Lightning Bolt is one of my all time favorite bands. It’s the reason why they are affixed to the banner atop this blog (I took that picture the first time I saw them, … Continue reading

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Video: Scout – “So Close”

(Originally posted to Tympanogram.com on March 6, 2012) Scout’s Ashen Keilyn has a voice that is instantly recognizable. It’s earnest and inviting despite that, in this track, it’s singing of heartache and pain. Of “So Close” Ashen says, “It’s a song I … Continue reading

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New track: Lee Ranaldo – “Off the Wall”

(Originally posted on Tympanogram.com on March 5, 2012) Lee Ranaldo Watching your favorite band break up is tough to do. It’s like being a kid and having to decide if you are going to live with your mom or your … Continue reading

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R.I.P: Chris Reimer of Women

(Originally posted on Tympanogram.com on February 22, 2012) The Calgary Herald has reported that Chris Reimer, guitarist for Women has died. As of right now there is no information, as you can read in the short article, beyond that he … Continue reading

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New track: Churches – “Feel Alright”

(Originally published on Tympanogram.com on February 20, 2012) Out here, on the West Coast that is, the weather is always sunny. No matter what anyone tells you. There is no rain, no clouds, no smog, just sunshine and music festivals. … Continue reading

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New Liars album forthcoming

(Originally posted on Tympanogram.com on January 26, 2012) Following the trajectory of the musical output of Liars is an interesting undertaking, and certainly not for the faint of heart or those without patience. They tended towards the more experimental with … Continue reading

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