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Takes Darla’s signature drum n’ bliss sound and gives it a healthy and heartfelt upgrade.

Holy crap… did I just use “fun, funky vibe” to describe a Kranky release?

There’s a genuine soul residing in this music, a gentle presence that is always welcome.

The group’s intriguing use of jazzier elements ensure that their sound more than stands on its own.

I get the feeling that Meadowvale has listened to his fair share of Mountain Goats records, but John Darnielle he ain’t.

Intimacy is what this recording is all about.

Even diehard fans might find their patience tried as they try to make their way through Onko’s 67 meandering minutes.

Beneath Medicine Tree is not without its flaws, but it hints at so much promise.

While Hebden’s sonic layering can be bewildering, there’s a definite sense of exploration about it that never disappears.

A chance to rediscover a band that I’d been enamored with quite some time ago and then subsequently lost track of.

Whereas before I had heard a formless jumble of sounds, I found something beautiful and truly intriguing.

This is an electro-pop record that doesn’t properly belong to any movement or time period.

Yep, there are a lot of other bands doing this but the Vegas Nerve do it pretty well.

All in all, the Damnwells give evidence that they’re inching towards something vaguely interesting

Los Halos is a perfect name for this band as they sing about love, angels, dreams, space, and clouds.

Filled with intelligent pop music that could nestle up pretty comfortably with the likes of Lisa Loeb.

Timesbold’s take on Americana-influenced music is as creepy as it is captivating.

You can’t accuse Guitar Wolf of being unenthusiastic, of plying their punk rock trade half-heartedly.