Death Cab For Cutie News
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Big K.R.I.T., Gord Downie, Julien Baker and more music reviews
In this batch of reviews we explore the latest from rapper Big K.R.I.T, late Tragically Hip-frontman Gord Downie, singer-songwriter Julien Baker, a tribute to Nat “King” Cole from singer Gregory Porter and the latest (surprise) album from Fever Ray. Big K.R.I.T.’s “4eva is a Mighty Long Time” On
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Arcade Fire, Benjamin Gibbard, Cage the Elephant music reviews
This week Arcade Fire release their major-label debut, Death Cab for Cutie ’s Benjamin Gibbard gives a full-album send-up to a Teenage Fanclub classic, Cage the Elephant release a career-spanning, stripped-down live record, rapper Vic Mensa drops his proper debut full-length, Manchester Orchestra
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50 Best Albums of 2016
We have come to the end of another year. In 2016, we lost an unreasonable number of legendary performers and it has been a rather trying year otherwise, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this has been the best year musically since 1999. You wouldn’t know that by turning on the radio as
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The Monkees, Beth Orton and Kristin Kontrol and More Music Reviews
This week was a lighter release week than usual, probably because of the Memorial Day weekend. Still, we have reviews for the new star-studded album by the Monkees , who are about to celebrate their 50th anniversary, the newest album by Beth Orton and the latest project from Dum Dum Girls’ Dee Dee,
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Michael Nesmith Is 'Thrilled' With The Monkees' New Album
Here it is! The Monkees ' first studio album in 20 years was released today. "Good Times!" celebrates the band's 50th anniversary and features new contributions from surviving members Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. It also includes tunes written especially for the project by a
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ZAYN, 2 Chainz, Bob Mould and More Music Reviews
This week we have really fascinating collection of releases. Zayn Malik gives us his first solo offering after leaving One Direction , 2 Chainz joins forces with Lil Wayne , Bob Mould continues his journey back into hardcore and punk territory, soul singer Anthony Hamilton shows his sonic
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NYC Doctor Collaborates With Spotify to Create a Playlist for Giving Birth
One New York City doctor has created the perfect playlist for expecting mothers. Dr. Jacques Moritz, an attending obstetrician and gynecologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, teamed up with Spotify to create the ultimate playlist for when an expectant mother goes into labor. The "Birthing
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Carrie Underwood, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Carlton and More Music Reviews
This week Carrie Underwood releases her fifth album, Australian teen sensation 5 Seconds of Summer release their sophomore album, quirky harpist Joanna Newsom drops her latest album, newcomer Julien Baker delivers a stark, compelling debut, Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan teams up once again with
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Chris Walla Releases His First Album Since Leaving Death Cab For Cutie
Beach House’s “Thank Your Lucky Stars” Beach House’s last album, “ Depression Cherry” was only released on Aug. 28. Two weeks ago the duo announced that they had “Thank Your Lucky Stars” in the pipeline and frankly, their label, Sub-Pop, deserves credit for allowing them to release two albums in
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How Selena Gomez's Record Channels Lorde and Ellie Goulding
This week Selena Gomez switches labels and drops an album of chilled pop, British Invasion band The Zombies burst back onto the scene, indie-rockers The Decemberists release an EP to follow-up this year’s fantastic “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World,” Tori Amos releases the soundtrack