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Live Review and Photos: The Rosebuds and Other Lives, July 1, 2011, The Satellite – Los Angeles, CA

Rob Hakimian·July 3, 2011

The Rosebuds are still just as much a band as they’ve ever been, even if they’re no longer a couple.

Ad Mehta·July 1, 2011

Hip hop began as a reaction to the insipid, glossed-over disco that dominated radio in the ’70s. The...

Josh Becker·July 1, 2011

John Maus is a political philosopher at the University of Hawaii. Does this make his work — disposable...

Philip Cosores·June 30, 2011

For Dan Boeckner’s songwriting career, consistency has both been a selling point and, with Sound Kapital, an achilles...

Chase McMullen·June 30, 2011

Big Sean, Big Sean – what comes to mind when you think of Big Sean? For plenty across...

Andrew Bailey·June 30, 2011

The truth is, I’m not entirely sure where Chelsea Wolfe came from. From her overall sound and the...

Ryan Studer·June 29, 2011

Let’s face it: Coldplay have always been a magnet for criticism. Accusations of plagiarism continue to tarnish their...

Every once and a while, a major player in the music industry takes a creative leap for their...

Chase McMullen·June 28, 2011

Another day, another Curren$y album. Less than two months after the release of Covert Coup – a considerable...

Jon Blistein·June 28, 2011

In the case of Ty Segall, slow and steady truly does win the race. This San Francisco garage-rocker...