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Sounds like:
The Strokes,
Queens of the Stone Age,
Early White Stripes
By
Vanessa Torres
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Jun 8, 2012
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The Swedish quintet rockers The Hives have returned with their crowd-provoking fifth album, Lex Hives, after a few hiatus years and "Go Right Ahead" is their first single. With this track, they prove that they've stuck with what made them popular in ...
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2

Sounds like:
Bleeding Knees Club,
Sex Pistols,
The Clash,
Wavves
By
Monica McClure
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Jun 7, 2012
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Punk music, you took a terrible detour during the 90s, but I am learning to forgive you with your latest wave of lo-fi tunes. I'm not entirely sure how to explain the attraction of messy, mumbley, repetitive, wall-of-sound music like "Something Happe...
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3

Sounds like:
The Gaslight Anthem,
Titus Andronicus,
Cloud Nothings
By
sean o
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Jun 6, 2012
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I didn't want to like Japandroids. Eardrum busting rock & roll is not typically my genre of choice, but trying to deny the kick-assery of this Vancouver-based duo has been an exercise in futility.Their new album, Celebration Rock, is a runaway tr...
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4

Sounds like:
The National,
Titus Andronicus,
The Alkaline Trio
By
Clarisse Randolph
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Jun 5, 2012
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Unlike Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, etc, there are not too many new artists (especially those deemed indie) hailing from Chicago. However, when we do produce one, it's no secret they stand out above the rest. Andrew Bird, Wilco, Smashing Pumpkins,...
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5

Sounds like:
The Black Lips,
Major Lazer,
Strange Boys
By
Devin Duckworth
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May 17, 2012
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In 2007, Vice Records released an exclusive MP3 of Diplo's remix, a one-off for Black Lips' "Veni Vidi Vici." The Atlanta-based Black Lips built their reputation on extreme live performances and shocking their audiences with lewd behavior and debauc...
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6

Sounds like:
Alabama Shakes,
Hot Bodies in Motion,
Cactus
By
el gringo rico
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Apr 18, 2012
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Here in D.C., we see indie band after indie band roll through the city rocking their mid-tempo jams to a crowd of generally sterile, head-bobbing music fans. Not that there's anything wrong with that of course -- those of us who live here are proud ...
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7

Sounds like:
Black Lips,
Best Coast
By
Lauren Sloss
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Mar 22, 2012
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It would be silly to claim that throwback pop/punk sounds better in an Australian accent. But there's certainly something excellent about Sydney's Royal Headache and their new single "Down the Lane."A well-crafted, tightly composed pop song at its co...
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8

Sounds like:
Black Rebel Motorcycle club,
Superdrag,
Black Keys,
The White Stripes
By
RSkotarczyk
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Feb 13, 2012
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"Sweet Sour" is a solid piece of rock and roll. Band of Skulls is an attractive package of raw power. Thus, it's easy to get sucked in immediately. Formed in 2008, Band of Skulls is from Southampton, England and consists of Russell Marsden (guitar, v...
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