Articles by Jessica Lewis

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  Rival Boys

  Mutual Feelings of Love

  PUBLISHED May 28, 2011

  The power that's behind Rival Boys is actually a girl. With a controlled voice that has a knack for leaping and bounding, Lee Rose charges...

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  Glasvegas

  Euphoric Heartbreak

  PUBLISHED May 17, 2011

  Much about Euphoric Heartbreak is straightforward ― you're in for a lot of sombre songs, sweeping, melodic vocals and equally stretch...

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  Racoon Bandit

  Into the Hills

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2011

  Charlottetown's Racoon Bandit give us 12 songs that blend subtle psychedelic tones, folk, country and rock into one pleasant experience. Be...

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  Papermaps

  Papermaps

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2011

  Originally known as Dean Marino's project EX~PO, in the last couple years, he's expanded it into a four-piece band, toured and made it a co...

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  Manchester Orchestra

  Simple Math

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2011

  Coming to this Atlanta, GA-based band with new ears ― turns out they're neither British nor an orchestra ― makes for a powerful...

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  Freedom or Death

  Ego

  PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2011

  Freedom or Death's story is about making the music they want to make after learning about industry motives while the Toronto, ON duo worked...

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  The King's Speech

  Tom Hooper

  PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2011

  The King's Speech is a how-to on confidence and standing up to fear. Crippled by a stutter, the Duke of York (Colin Firth) must conquer thi...

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  Little Scream

  The Golden Record

  PUBLISHED Apr 12, 2011

  Everything about Little Scream and The Golden Record bleeds grandeur. There's so much weight set into every word, push and pedal that it'll...