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Aloha’s fifth LP is named after a quiet suburb in Rochester, New York, but the practiced indie-rock foursome isn’t settling on the front porch just yet. The U.S. band thankfully shifts some of its ... Lees meer

It makes sense that Serena-Maneesh released "Ayisha Abyss" as the first track from S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor. Though it wasn't a great song, the overcrowded opener showcased the menacing side of the ... Lees meer

On May 1, 1947, Evelyn McHale leapt 86 floors to her death from the observation deck of the Empire State Building. Photographer Robert Wiles quickly snapped a picture of the 23-year-old woman seren... Lees meer

V.V. Brown sets out to be a garish distiller of pop culture’s last 50 years so it’s no surprise that her loud fusion of crunk, R&B, soul and rock starts with a high-pitched shriek. ... Lees meer

While electro duo Lo-Fi-Fnk (Leo Drougge and August Hellsing) have yet to follow their promising 2006 Boylife debut, they've sated our thirst for new material with "Marchin' In". Featuring sun-kis... Lees meer

The Big Apple continues to inspire vastly divergent songs. In the rap world alone, the metropolis has been the subject of triumphant rallying cries, grim street assessments, and rowdy vignettes. Le... Lees meer

Erykah Badu is an uncompromising artist who runs with an equally forward-thinking crowd (Madlib, 9th Wonder, the Roots' ?uestlove). Whether she's affectionately tweeting with rapper Jay Electronica... Lees meer

HEALTH’s namesake is certainly a misnomer because the dance-y inoculation Get Color receives smothers the L.A. noisniks’ utmost talent—their annihilating force. Breathless tracks ... Lees meer

The Planet Earth-like video for Efterklang's "Modern Drift" is a bracing document of life that eases the soul while we're caught in winter's frosty clutch. The Danish quintet's good buddy Kristian ... Lees meer

During the past four years or so, each new shred of news from Sufjan Stevens is met with baited breath. His latest record is no exception. The audio-visual experience, fondly known as The BQE, cent... Lees meer