[CD Reviews] 
VERY NICE, VERY NICE
GENRE | NEW GARAGE
VERDICT | YOU HEARD ME
RELEASE | 3.2.10
LABEL | TEENAGE HEART
MYSPACE.COM/YOUNGTREMORS
[CD Reviews] 
THE BRUTALIST BRICKS
GENRE | INDIE-PUNK FENCE
VERDICT | WHAT'S MY AGE AGAIN?
RELEASE | 3.9.10
LABEL | MATADOR
TEDLEO.COM
[CD Reviews] 
HAVE ONE ON ME
GENRE | ALTERNATE EARTH FOLK
VERDICT | GET FAT
RELEASE | 2.23.10
LABEL | DRAG CITY
DRAGCITY.COM
It's hard to imagine the chrysalis that Joanna Newsom has emerged from. Actually, "wormhole" might be a more apt metaphor—not for her as much as her audience.
[Music] 
There's a new club in town
In Boston, a city devoid of a good superclub since Avalon closed in 2007, the opening of a new venue is worth celebrating.
[Music] 
SXSW is arguably the most anticipated annual event for artists and labels from every nation and genre. From ambitious unknowns to cult classics, everyone will flock to Austin next week (March 17th-21st) to play for the toughest critics in the country. Sure, we're stoked to see Courtney Love slur her way through "Violet" (Hole is playing a few parties this year), but the New England talent on many a showcase, holding their own against Pitchfork favorites and chart toppers? That's what really intrigues us.
[CD Reviews] 
DORM SESSIONS VOL. 7
GENRE | 18 FLAVORS
VERDICT | FINAL EXAM
RELEASE | 3.10.10
LABEL | HEAVY ROTATION
MYSPACE.COM/HEAVYROTATIONRECORDS
[CD Reviews] 
SISTERWORLD
GENRE | ART PUNK
VERDICT | HYPNOTIC
RELEASE | 3.9.10
LABEL | MUTE
MYSPACE.COM/LIARSLIARSLIARS
[CD Reviews] 
PERMALIGHT
GENRE | PHOLK ROCK
VERDICT | NICE ADDITION
RELEASE | 3.2.10
LABEL | BRUSHFIRE
ROGUEWAVEMUSIC.COM
[Music] 
Slow and low, that is the tempo
Few bands are as cat-like as Harvey Milk. In the marketing/sales world, the group has essentially fallen off ledges and been run over by mail trucks, but has emerged with a loyal following,
[CD Reviews] 
SPIRIT KID
GENRE | 1966 CIRCA 1996
VERDICT | SHAKE IT!
RELEASE | 1.6.10
LABEL | RPL AUDIO
MYSPACE.COM/EMEENZ
