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Peter Bjorn and John Book US Tour of Their Classic Album “Writer’s Block”

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Swedish indie pop/rock band, Peter Bjorn and John, are closing in on the launch of a U.S. tour, playing their 2006 album, Writer’s Block in full. Kicking off May 9, the tour marks their first stateside shows in six years, and includes an appearance at Just Live Heaven Festival, Pasadena, CA on May 10th, alongside Vampire Weekend, Rilo Kiley, Bloc Party and TV on the Radio. Find live listings and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Coilguns – Odd Love

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If one’s perception of Switzerland involves cliches such as neutrality, cuckoo clocks and chocolate then think again. This is a country with a truly exceptional musical pedigree, for which a cursory glance reveals the likes of The Young Gods, Celtic Frost and of course late, great musician/producer Roli Mosimann.  Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Phoxjaw – notverynicecream

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For reasons well documented that we are not going to touch on here, notverynicecream (Hassle Records) the sophomore record from Bristolian avant-garde noise merchants Phoxjaw, finally sees the light of day some six months after first scheduled. And focusing solely on the music, is this a record that was worth the wait? In a nutshell … Yes!

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