By
Kelly Scott
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Aug 20, 2010
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With two piece drum/synth bands sprouting up everywhere, I'm frequently visited by an outstanding memory of Mates of State at the 2008 Popped! Music Festival. Mates, by no surprise, dazzled. Booming through a thrilling set, properly utilizing urgent...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jul 4, 2010
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The epitome of fun times rhymes, J5 was perfect for chillin or partyin too, a great soundtrack for life. Very few hip hop groups are capable of creating such cohesion amongst such distinctly different MCs, but J5 did it, and they did it damn well. J5...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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May 9, 2010
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Upon first hearing this song, I did not know what to think. I hadn't quite experienced anything like it previously and was instantly mesmerized. I believe that I listened to it several times in a row just to take it all in. Over time it lost a bit of...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jan 25, 2010
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Their formula is simple, but by starting with slow build-ups and bursting through into soaring, epic and emotionally powerful choruses, Shearwater has once again produced a gem of an album. Based out of Austin, Texas, Shearwater was formed by two ban...
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By
Jess Alatorre
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Aug 14, 2009
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I might be way behind the curve on this one but I was recently introduced to "The Octopus Project", a band who on my way to work makes me forget I'm going to a 9-5 and instead leads me to believe I'm starting some kind of great adventure. If the salt...
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