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Pop duo makes comeback with bubbly electro album

February 1, 2012
Synth-pop duo Chairlift has been lying low since its hit single “Bruises” graced Apple’s iPod Nano commercial back in 2008. But the band is breaking its silence with a bubbly new album called “Something.” The pair’s sophomore LP is a groove-happy piece of art that relies on giddy bass lines and sparkling synthesizers. Chairlift manages…

British rockers awaken senses

February 1, 2012
Since its rise to fame in 2008, British rock band You Me At Six  hasn’t really slept. The driven British band released “Sinners Never Sleep,” its third studio album, last week. Throughout the album’s first single, “Loverboy,” lead singer Josh Franceschi’s wide vocal range complements the low guitar chords that underline each verse. Franceschi explicitly…

The Big Pink brings big sound

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer January 26, 2012
Following their brooding and romantic debut, “A Brief History of Love,” British electro-rockers The Big Pink return with a newfound love for glitz. With their new album, “Future This,” Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell drop the hazy pathos and opt instead for slick beats and a trip-hop edge. The album as a whole takes on…

Indie band revamps with upbeat style

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor January 26, 2012
Absent from the alternative music scene since 2009, Snow Patrol is back with its newly released and long- overdue album, “Fallen Empires.” Hailing from Northern Ireland, this indie rock band has come a long way. Breaking out of its cocoon, Snow Patrol released this sixth album and collectively decided on a brighter musical direction. Bagging…

‘Undun’: Hip-hop group retains roots

By Chloe Wilson, Staff Writer December 14, 2011
With 13 albums released over the past 18 years, The Roots have a strong musical reputation to live up to.

‘El Camino’: Bluesy rock band fires up with classic guitar sound

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer December 14, 2011
Coming off the success of their fiery Grammy-winning album, “Brothers,” Ohio blues-rock duo The Black Keys are back to doing what they do best — crafting monstrous rock jams, like the ones found in the scorching new album, “El Camino.”

‘Talk That Talk’: Tracks take on lush love

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer December 7, 2011
Releasing six albums over a span of seven years, Rihanna is sitting pretty on a hit factory.

‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’: Soulful Winehouse album keeps popular sound alive

By Jesse Maeshiro, Staff Writer December 7, 2011
In life, Amy Winehouse was an icon — from her beehive tresses to her struggle with alcohol abuse. In death, she lives on, embodying the quintessentially modern jazz voice.

‘The Hunter’: Solo EP reveals fresh sound

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer November 30, 2011
While his day job as Bloc Party’s frontman is still in limbo during the band’s hiatus, Kele Okereke released his second solo EP in his free time.

‘Under the Mistletoe’: Justin Bieber fails to deliver on spiritless holiday album

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer November 30, 2011
Even in the frigid winter months, Bieber fever seems to be heating up. But with his new CD, the teen heartthrob leaves listeners out in the cold.

‘Ceremonials’: Artist calls for celebration

By Jillian Kaplan, Staff Writer November 16, 2011
English singer Florence + the Machine’s second album, “Ceremonials,” is a soulful blend of folk, gospel and rock beats that fire on all cylinders as she drives eclectic tracks with constantly powerful vocals.

‘Stronger’: Clarkson escapes pop roots on strongest album to date

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer November 16, 2011
On her fifth studio album, Kelly Clarkson shows her strength as an artist with a collection of tracks that range from dance beats to punk-rock tunes.
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