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(Sony Music)   www.sonymusic.com   If you haven't heard of this Norwegian duo don't worry,  no one else has either. That might all change, however, with the release of their s more...

(Constellation)   www.cstrecords.com   Carla Bozulich has never been an easy listen. Over two decades, the most accessible LP the former front-woman for 90s' cult favorites Ethyl Mea more...

(Martyr Inc.)   www.martyr-inc.com   Everlast is smack-dab in the middle of an identity crisis, and on Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford, it shows. Part of the artist formerly more...

(Dying Van Gogh Records) www.stndyby.com   What's in a name? Potentially plenty when a band dubs itself Ex-Norwegian and there's not a Scandinavian expatriate in the bunch. Admittedly th more...

(Bloodshot)   www.bloodshotrecords.com   Listening to Exene Cervenka solo can seem like hearing half a conversation: her sparring with John Doe in X is so classic, so perfect, so in more...

(Bloodshot)   www.bloodshotrecords.com   It's a kinder, gentler Exene that graces the grooves of her latest solo outing, one that embraces shimmering steel guitars, subtle hints of b more...

(Temporary Residence)   www.temporaryresidence.com     It's been four years since Explosions in the Sky released a record, during which time the Austin instrumental quartet tou more...

(Steady Boy Records) www.steadyboyrecords.com   It's always an intriguing scenario when a backing band steps out from the shadows and seizes the spotlight on their own. The Band - as in T more...

(Thrill Jockey)   www.thrilljockey.com   The past year saw Extra Golden - the collaboration between a pair of former American indie rockers and some of the best benga players from more...

    (Merge)   www.mergerecords.com   A second outing from the Mountain Goats' John Darnielle and philosophy prof/Nothing Painted Blue songwriter Franklin Bruno is as brainy more...