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ECHOLOCATIONS: RIVER POLLINATOR THE TOURIST
Sophisticated and ever
evolving, Andrew Bird is a
rare breed of musician. A
classically trained violin
virtuoso and composer, every
venture brings something
new. His latest album
Echolocations: River is
incredibly relaxing. It is the
perfect pairing for a body
numbing indica or coming
down off potent edibles. Legendary new wave
group Blondie somehow
continues to put out pure
gold. The newest release,
Pollinator, features cameos
from eclectic artists,
allowing the band to boast
its classic sound and stay
modern all the same. To
still be putting out great
music after four decades is
utterly remarkable. The Tourist is the fifth full-
length album from indie
rockers Clap Your Hands
Say Yeah (CYHSY). Despite
the menagerie of band
members changing over the
years, CYHSY still manages
to find its direction. Potent
vocals with stripped down
indie swagger highlight
what makes them special.
ANDREW BIRD
by Gibson Lannister
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NO SHAPE HEAVY META
Perfume Genius is the stage
name of Seattle-based solo
artist Mike Hadreas. His
fourth album, No Shape,
is rippled with beauty
and glamour. When those
ripples reach your ears, it’s
pure bliss. For someone
who often struggled in the
past, Perfume Genius has
certainly found an identity. Philly-bred rocker Ron
Gallo unleashes a wave
of post-punk grit with his
debut album HEAVY META.
There’s an unmistakable
live feel that suits his
unpolished style, which
gives visions of a band
in worn leather jackets
playing road-weary guitars.
It’s the perfect playlist to
amp you up before a night
of debauchery.
PERFUME GENIUS
Gibson Lannister has
been a musician for
more than 15 years and
continues to expand his
knowledge of theory
and technique.
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grow. heal. learn. enjoy.
BLONDIE
4.5
RON GALLO
5
CLAP YOUR HANDS
SAY YEAH
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YOUTH IS ONLY EVER FUN
IN RETROSPECT
SUNDARA KARMA
Sundara Karma is a UK-
based indie rock band and
Youth is Only Ever Fun
in Retrospect is its debut
album. I love this album!
It’s fast, fun, and easy to
enjoy. It’s so good, you will
find yourself humming the
songs in the shower, at work,
basically all day long.
5
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