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Bill Fox
While considered a sort of musical JD Salinger in certain circles, Bill Fox has largely dwelled in obscurity for most of his musical career. This is due in no
Sacred Paws
If it seems like it’s been a long time since we last heard from Sacred Paws, that may be because it feels like we’re now living in another time from when the Scottish duo last released a record. (Although, unfortunately, there are some alarming similarities). When the band’s sophomore album, Run Around the Sun, came out in May 2019, we were still existing in …
Crush of Souls
Lézire
As one half of Crocodiles, the San Diegan duo who first garnered a buzz with the release of its 2009 debut, Summer of Hate during a wave of lo-fi
The Starvations
Get Well Soon
The early 2000s may very well end up being remembered as a particularly fertile musical period. After the grunge dust of the ‘90s had finally
The Tubs
Cotton Crown
Almost exactly two years after emerging with their debut, Dead Meat, one of 2023’s best records, The Tubs are back with an equally enthralling
X
The Observatory North Park, San Diego, December 30
This past summer, X—the four-piece who first made a name for itself as a forerunner of the Los Angeles punk scene
Howard Jones, ABC & Haircut 100
The Athenaeum, Columbus, August 28
While the ‘80s are often reduced to a stereotype of big hair, day-glo colors, and emotionless pop, the truth is that is was an
The Jesus and Mary Chain
It’s hard to think of a band in the last 40 years that has been more incendiary than The Jesus and Mary Chain. After making their way from East Kilbride (Scotland) to London, they became infamous for gigs that often ended in riots. However, it was their music that was truly arresting. After first putting out a single on the legendary Creation label, they released …
The Kills
Newport Music Hall, Columbus, February 18
It had been more than 20 years since I had seen The Kills first play Columbus to about 40 people, but as they launched into “Kissy Kissy,”
The Agit Reader Top 10 of 2023
It never ceases to surprise me when I come across someone with the notion that there isn't new music worth hearing these days. As much as I can appreciate the cynicism
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