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The Union March 27, 2014 By Alexa Smith, Staff Writer There are two different kinds of inherent talent: those who are signed to a label...


Review: Animals As Leaders - The Joy of Motion
[Sumerian; 2014] Rating: 6.5/10 By Justin Silk, Staff Writer Key Tracks: "Another Year," "Ka$cade," "The Woven Web" The Joy of Motion is...


Review: Yasmine Hamdan - Ya Nass
[Crammed Discs; 2014] Rating: 4/10 Xavier Veccia, Features Editor Key Tracks: "Bala Tantanat," "Enta Fen, Again" Lyrics are important to...


Review: Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield
[Mom & Pop; 2014] Rating: 4/10 By Sam Kayuha, Contributor Key Tracks: “Gonna Be Ready” Canadian indie music hit its peak of popularity in...


Review: Future Islands - Singles
[4AD; 2014] Rating: 7.5/10 By Sammi Nelson, Contributor Key Tracks: “Seasons (Waiting On You),” “Back in the Tall Grass,” “Fall From...


Review: Liars - Mess
[Mute; 2014] Rating: 8/10 By Sam Boyer, Blogs Editor Key Tracks: “Mask Maker,” “Pro Anti Anti,” “Dress Walker”“Take my pants off / Use my...


Review: Fireworks - Oh, Common Life
[Triple Crown; 2014] Rating: 8/10 By Megan Fair, Copy Editor Key Tracks: “Glowing Crosses,” “One More Creature Dizzy With Love...


Review: Owls - Two
[Polyvinyl; 2014] Rating: 4.5/10 By Zack Baker, Editorial Director Key Tracks: “I’m Surprised…” Reuniting a band can be really tough to...


Review: The Pretty Reckless - Going To Hell
[Razor & Tie; 2014] Rating: 4/10 By Garrett Bower, Staff Writer Key Tracks: “Dear Sister,” “Absolution” The primary shtick of New York...


Review: Hauschka - Abandoned City
[City Slang/Temporary Residence; 2014] Rating: 8.5/10 By Nadia Kurtz, Managing Editor Key Tracks: "Thames Town," "Barkersville,"...