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The EP reveals a very solid framework that could yield some very impressive work in the (hopefully) near future.

This compilation captures the panic and urgency in Gang of Four’s stripped down, funked up post-punk.

The sort of so-minimal-it-barely-seems-there lo-fi bedroom pop that could make Low seem bombastic and overwhelming by comparison.

This is not a cheery release, and the songs contained within are as black as the packaging.

What’s interesting about Tulsa Drone is the mood of their music and their choice of instrumentation.

These quirky yet affecting songs tackle love, friendship, alienation, and survival in a suburban, post-modern environment.

It has the operatic rock quality of The Who or Pink Floyd with the sensibility to rock à la Radiohead.

I give it 9 punk power chords, for blistering aggression that makes this an album that is a keeper.

You can see the two influences throughout this album, be it the insane guitars or almost-robotic-because-it’s-so-fast drums.

Modern Machines blew me away with their raw and catchy tunes, showcasing their talent for proper songwriting.

The Vibration take what worked in The Cranberries and Sleater-Kinney and throw in a little Björk as well.

Guy Maddin has created a weird little movie with a golden heart.

This self-titled album certainly represents a much-needed step in the right direction, displaying a newfound confidence and sense of freedom.

Sugihara’s struggles feel wholly real and believable, which makes the film’s final scenes of reconciliation all the more rewarding and powerful.

Oysterhead challenges the curse of the rock band fusion and comes out on top, smiling toothy grins.

The album has some obvious flaws, but is still beautiful and arresting.

There’s no denying that ‘Light a Match and Burn It Slowly’ is full of finely-crafted, emotive folk-tinged pop.

There’s something about the act of hearing these sounds that imbues them with life.

Part of me is thrilled to hear an album this brilliantly bitter.

All 5 of the CD’s songs move at a pace that would make “glacial” seem hasty.