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Review – Heart of the Heart – Separate From the Animal

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Rachel Burnham

Eau Claire-based Heart of the Heart released their first EP Separate From the Animal in June of 2014, delivering 6 tracks. With their hauntingly raw lyrics, Heart of the Heart confronts some dark truths, along with incorporating some intoxicating electric guitar and saxophone. Their indie rock vibe has a familiarity to it that moves you and makes you think.

Separate From the Animal could make anyone feel the deep pangs of self-destruction, loathing, and vulnerability – all in one. It has a bit of everything – from deeply personal ballads like “Minneapolis, Minnesnowta” and “Heart, Liver, Skin” to the infectious chorus of “Seven//Separate from the Animal.” [Read more…] about Review – Heart of the Heart – Separate From the Animal

Review – Aero Flynn – Self Titled

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By Derek Lynch

Aero Flynn is the newest emergence out of camp Bon Iver, a group that’s already found success with Field Report, Megafaun, Peter Wolf Crier, S. Carey, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. as well as any record Justin Vernon produces, contributes to, or so much as lays a finger on. Frontman Josh Scott was a part of the Eau Claire scene back in the ‘06-’07 era with his band Amatuer Love, finding regional success and rubbing shoulders with Vernon and Co. Aero Flynn comes from a seven-year hiatus in songwriting, during which time Scott lay low, having been diagnosed with autoimmune disease and depression. [Read more…] about Review – Aero Flynn – Self Titled