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Dirty Projectors connect the art, artist in latest release

by Brian Vanden Hogen
February 28, 2017

Cloud Nothings new album introduces polished elements while still staying true to distinct sound

by Brian Vanden Hogen
January 31, 2017

The xx proves ‘less is more’ in intimate third album

by Brian Vanden Hogen
January 18, 2017

Justice plays it safe, slow on new album

by Brian Vanden Hogen
November 30, 2016

A$AP Mob bring listeners along for good times on new album

by Brian Vanden Hogen
November 2, 2016

Major Vistas promises live improv, deflection of genres

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 24, 2016

Bon Iver’s new album converts raw emotions into auditory form

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 6, 2016

Local releases you missed over the summer, Pt. 2

by Brian Vanden Hogen
September 8, 2016

Frankie Cosmos’ insightful lyricism made for touching concert

by Brian Vanden Hogen
April 27, 2016

Newest album from Explosions In The Sky paints diverse, emotional portrait

by Brian Vanden Hogen
April 5, 2016

Iggy Pop gets a lot of help from his friends on last album

by Brian Vanden Hogen
March 18, 2016

Kendrick Lamar’s jazz-infused EP ‘untitled unmastered.’ features collection of demos with raw, live sound

by Brian Vanden Hogen
March 8, 2016

Not just a trek through the woods: ‘Firewatch’ creates a compelling, isolating experience

by Brian Vanden Hogen
March 3, 2016

Animal Collective’s ‘Painting Within’ is underwhelming product with poor mixing, jarring vocals

by Brian Vanden Hogen
February 24, 2016

Lizzo to unleash messages of body positivity, feminism on upcoming Majestic crowd

by Brian Vanden Hogen
February 18, 2016

On ‘Pool,’ Porches exhibits nuanced, reserved mastery of synth-pop revival

by Brian Vanden Hogen
February 16, 2016

Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ is reminiscent of previous album themes with intricate gospel blend

by Brian Vanden Hogen
February 15, 2016

With ‘Black Market,’ Rick Ross flounders on latest attempt at relevance

by Brian Vanden Hogen
December 8, 2015

Rise Against’s riotous — if sometimes monotonous — rock enraptures Orpheum

by Brian Vanden Hogen
November 9, 2015

Freakfest headliners Timeflies, MisterWives make for bouncin’ shows Saturday night

by Brian Vanden Hogen
November 2, 2015

Deafheaven unleashes brutal yet beautiful sound at High Noon

by Brian Vanden Hogen
November 2, 2015

From its angry adolescent history, Freakfest finally grows into satisfying middle age

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 29, 2015

In Madison performance, Conor Oberst explores new dimension of his classics

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 19, 2015

At Orpheum, Mac Miller shows he’s back — with a vengeance

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 19, 2015

Titus Andronicus brings ‘shot of punk adrenaline’ to Frequency

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 12, 2015

Glass Animals hypnotizes audiences into indie-rock trance at Orpheum

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 7, 2015

Deafheaven’s shoe-gaze, heavy metal combo reveals beauty in abrasiveness

by Brian Vanden Hogen
October 7, 2015

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