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Rachel Platten – Be Here

By Devin Morse Clean, catchy, and upbeat, Rachel Platten is a nice little twist on an age-old musical formula. Be Here is a pop-frankenstein of sorts – recalling bits of Carole King, Alanis Morissette, Regina […]

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MiMOSA – 58 degrees

By Brady Smith So you think white boys can’t dance? Play this album and see what the whitest kids you know can do. Even though the title of the album is 40 degrees away from […]

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Doctype – Mourning Foxes

By Conor Hooley Mourning Foxes is the new full-length release from Fort Collins-based producer Doctype, bearing witness to his skills both as a producer and DJ with seven original tracks, one remix and a 20-minute […]

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Tyler Fortier – Fear of the Unknown

By Charlie Englar Fear of the Unknown is laced with strong examples of the many things musicians strive for when making an album. Fortier’s writing and lyrics are excellent; his theme remains hefty throughout; he […]

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Justin Roth – Now You Know

By Devin Morse Nostalgic, passionate, and a little bit dreamy, Justin Roth strikes a balance between simple instrumental elements and complex musical composition. Now You Know presents ten songs of the singer-songwriter vein – everything […]

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Cotton Keys – Sweatshop Sounds

By Dusty Ray Eerie, lo-fi, and surprisingly catchy is the only way to describe the Cotton Keys’ recent release, Sweatshop Sounds. An array of influences reveal themselves on this album; sounds that range from Explosions […]

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Carmen Sandim Sextet – Brand New

By Dusty Ray It comes as no surprise that Carmen Sandim has mastered the intricacies and subtleties of good jazz. A native of Brazil, Sandim has been studying piano since she was seven years old […]