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Roman Ruins, aka Graham Hill (touring drummer of Beach House and The Papercuts), has just released a short-but-sweet 7" called PASTOR/AL, which features the sleek, metallic track "Why Party?" and the bedroom swing of "The Comedown" (stream it below!). Clearly talented aside from his other projects, Hill can surely...
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The Wavves/Mountain Dew Corporation may be the Kings of the Beach, but the UK’s Star Slinger may have the greatest claim to the King of the Summer title. The DJ/Producer’s signature thump was the soundtrack to the hottest months of the year as he remixed his way through your...
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Getting a much-deserved re-release is Geographer's Animal Shapes EP, and this time, no one should pass over it. These three San Fran-area guys have put together a charming & disarming little collection synth-rock that seems poised for an eco-friendly ad campaign. Uncommonly smooth melodies and inventive rhythms drive Animal...
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In February 2011, an album by French musician Franklin will fall out of the sky upon our heads. In the meantime, here's an opportunity to hear a demo of a track slated for that release. It's called "Cats In the Flat" and it's a fine specimen of a shimmering...
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CMJ SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE! PANDA RIOT WILL BE PLAYING MONDAY DURING THE FEST AT THE ROCK SHOP! DEETZ HERE! SHOW UP AND BUY ME A DRINK! Tidal waves of Breeders-esque choral effects gone electric pour over taut drum beats and nervy samples in "Julie In Time", the opening track...
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Check out this track from the upcoming Dead Confederate album, Sugar. It’s a cool mix of dark country and britpop with a nicely catchy vocal melody. We can’t promise it won’t get stuck in your head the rest of the day, but it’s really not such a bad thing....
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There’s an upcoming special collaboration between Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine called Bad Books and it’s going to deliver a heady, but lively collection of Southern alt-rock jams. Both sides of the collaboration are at their finest, and fans of both will surely be pleased with the results. Stream...
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CMJ SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE: CORY LEVINSON OF MELLOWS LANDED A SLOT ON A PRETTY HYPE BILL WEDNESDAY 10/20, HOSTED BY FREE WILLIAMSBURG AND STADIUMS & SHRINES, AT GLASSLANDS, ALONG WITH SOME OTHER QRO FAVORITES INCLUDING ZAMBRI . CORY’S PLAYING UNDER HIS OTHER MONIKER, KOHWI – PREPARE TO BE RULED....
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On October 26th, Birmingham, England's Seeland will release their sophomore album, How To Live, which will showcase their ability to mix vintage pop sounds with Mars-orbiting electronics. Look forward to some fun-loving tunes with a slick, futuristic edge. Stream "Local Park": {audio}http://www.qromag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Seeland-LocalPark.mp3{/audio} Download "Local Park" ...
Roman Ruins, aka Graham Hill (touring drummer of Beach House and The Papercuts), has just released a short-but-sweet 7" called PASTOR/AL, which features the sleek, metallic track "Why Party?" and the bedroom swing of "The Comedown" (stream it below!). Clearly talented aside from his other projects, Hill can surely...
The Wavves/Mountain Dew Corporation may be the Kings of the Beach, but the UK’s Star Slinger may have the greatest claim to the King of the Summer title. The DJ/Producer’s signature thump was the soundtrack to the hottest months of the year as he remixed his way through your...
Getting a much-deserved re-release is Geographer's Animal Shapes EP, and this time, no one should pass over it. These three San Fran-area guys have put together a charming & disarming little collection synth-rock that seems poised for an eco-friendly ad campaign. Uncommonly smooth melodies and inventive rhythms drive Animal...
In February 2011, an album by French musician Franklin will fall out of the sky upon our heads. In the meantime, here's an opportunity to hear a demo of a track slated for that release. It's called "Cats In the Flat" and it's a fine specimen of a shimmering...
CMJ SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE! PANDA RIOT WILL BE PLAYING MONDAY DURING THE FEST AT THE ROCK SHOP! DEETZ HERE! SHOW UP AND BUY ME A DRINK! Tidal waves of Breeders-esque choral effects gone electric pour over taut drum beats and nervy samples in "Julie In Time", the opening track...
Check out this track from the upcoming Dead Confederate album, Sugar. It’s a cool mix of dark country and britpop with a nicely catchy vocal melody. We can’t promise it won’t get stuck in your head the rest of the day, but it’s really not such a bad thing....
There’s an upcoming special collaboration between Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine called Bad Books and it’s going to deliver a heady, but lively collection of Southern alt-rock jams. Both sides of the collaboration are at their finest, and fans of both will surely be pleased with the results. Stream...
CMJ SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE: CORY LEVINSON OF MELLOWS LANDED A SLOT ON A PRETTY HYPE BILL WEDNESDAY 10/20, HOSTED BY FREE WILLIAMSBURG AND STADIUMS & SHRINES, AT GLASSLANDS, ALONG WITH SOME OTHER QRO FAVORITES INCLUDING ZAMBRI . CORY’S PLAYING UNDER HIS OTHER MONIKER, KOHWI – PREPARE TO BE RULED....
On October 26th, Birmingham, England's Seeland will release their sophomore album, How To Live, which will showcase their ability to mix vintage pop sounds with Mars-orbiting electronics. Look forward to some fun-loving tunes with a slick, futuristic edge. Stream "Local Park": {audio}http://www.qromag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Seeland-LocalPark.mp3{/audio} Download "Local Park" ...