Music Review | Aug 18, 2008

20 Minute Loop: Famous People Marry Famous People

They've been called "freak pop" and "art rock," but I think of 20 Minute Loop as a Bay Area answer to the New Pornographers, fueled by crunchy guitars and soaring melodies that betray a love of classic power pop and early nineties indie sounds. By Ben van Houten

The Bay Bridged | Aug 12, 2008

Judgement Day

Ben and Christian interview Anton and Lewis Patzner of Judgement Day, a violin-cello-drums trio from Oakland that plays instrumental rock that is as intense as it is unconventional.



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Music Review | Aug 11, 2008

31Knots: Worried Well

Worried Well is a peculiar beast in the best possible sense, a great leap into the upper atmosphere that strains at the seams with new ideas and unexpected changes of direction. By Keith Laidlaw

Performance Review | Aug 10, 2008

Krystle Warren at Amnesia Lounge

I have one foot out the door. "Don't go," a woman in the back of the lounge says, "She's awesome." Then a steamy voice arises from the crowd. By Melanie Reynard

Noise Pop New Music Podcast | Jul 29, 2008

July 2008 featuring The Hold Steady, Mates of State and more!

The July 2008 episode features brand new tracks from The Hold Steady, Mates Of State and Architecture In Helsinki.



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