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Review – Scaphe – Long Way Down

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By J.J. Anselmi

Scaphe’s third LP, Long Way Down, bursts with shape-shifting energy. The band has been churning out grating math rock since 2009, and it shows: Long Way Down exhibits masterful musicianship as well as song and album arrangement. If King Crimson had a powerviolence bastard child, it might sound something like Scaphe. [Read more…] about Review – Scaphe – Long Way Down

Review – Chokecherry – The Future Was a Long Time Ago

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By Clara Tsac

Minneapolis-based band Chokecherry puts a fresh spin on your favorite country records in the paradoxically titled The Future Was a Long Time Ago. Folksy, whimsical, sometimes self-deprecating, Chokecherry is a band that makes feel-good music without taking themselves too seriously. Most of the songs intertwine loosely harmonized choruses and mournful blues singing over a mix of country and punk. [Read more…] about Review – Chokecherry – The Future Was a Long Time Ago

Review – Tree Blood – I Am a Disgusting Pig

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By Kaleb Bronson

Thrashing through the unblemished gates, Tree Blood is alive and proof that punk/noise rock is alive and well. This three piece made up of debauchery-soaked men is sure to add the needed hot spice to the Minneapolis music scene with I Am a Disgusting Pig. [Read more…] about Review – Tree Blood – I Am a Disgusting Pig