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Thao & Mirah – Thao & Mirah (kill rock stars)

Thao & Mirah – Thao & Mirah (kill rock stars)

The vast range of styles that pop up on this album only serves to cement the idea that Thao & Mirah are less timid than their folkie peers. …

REVIEWED IN PICTURES Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Polydor/Interscope)

REVIEWED IN PICTURES Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Polydor/Interscope)

by Everett True…

Barbara Panther – Barbara Panther (City Slang)

Barbara Panther – Barbara Panther (City Slang)

The highlights buzz and throb with an uncontainable enthusiasm that merges perfectly with the pulsating music. Her talent and personality, coupled with her media-friendly childhood, seem perfectly designed for stardom.…

REVIEWED IN CONTEXT: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)

REVIEWED IN CONTEXT: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)

The purpose of an album review is not really just to add to the folder of promo clips for bands (contrary to the belief and earnest hope of many a publicist)…

REVIEWED IN WORDS: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)

REVIEWED IN WORDS: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)

The album treats its instruments like an embarrassing family member; if they HAVE to be around can we at least make sure they don’t do anything to upset anyone.…

REVIEWED INTERNATIONALLY: Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (Capitol)

REVIEWED INTERNATIONALLY: Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (Capitol)

"I take sucker rappers, I put 'em through a strainer like macaroni 'cause the shit sound cheesy"…

Nicki Minaj – Barbie’s Back (mixtape)

Nicki Minaj – Barbie’s Back (mixtape)

One of the biggest things I struggle with regarding hip hop is lyrical content. A pervasive preoccupation with self-aggrandisement does little for me given the typical scope of a rapper's goals (money, fame and 'bitchez').…

Metronomy + Django Django @ La Cigale, Paris, 04.05.11

Metronomy + Django Django @ La Cigale, Paris, 04.05.11

The sound of a theatre full of enthused Parisians is no mean feat, and Metronomy certainly seem to have instilled a sense of 'Rule Britannia' in this sweat-sodden throng as they heartedly cry out in a full crowd sing-along.…

REVIEWED IN PICTURES: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)

REVIEWED IN PICTURES: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)

by Everett True…

Cass McCombs – Wit’s End (Domino)

Cass McCombs – Wit’s End (Domino)

If you like museum pieces, by all means pick this album up.…

Stature::Statue + Velociraptor + Dune Rats + Horse Fight + Tape/Off @ The Zoo, 28.04.11

Stature::Statue + Velociraptor + Dune Rats + Horse Fight + Tape/Off @ The Zoo, 28.04.11

Tonight, for me, is about Dune Rats.…

Gruff Rhys + Matt Tow @ Excelsior Hotel, Sydney, 03.05.11

Gruff Rhys + Matt Tow @ Excelsior Hotel, Sydney, 03.05.11

Without the strange adjuncts Rhys has a nice collection of folky tunes. With them he has a nutball bag of charming oddities.…

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