I’m always a little nervous when my favorite bands release a new album, especially when the last album is just perfect. Eisley’s last release The Valley was everything I hoped it would be, and honestly, now that I’ve listened to “Drink the Water,” I think Currents – set to release on May 28 – will be a perfect
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Big Gigantic plays sold out show at the Peel
On Saturday, Feb. 2, Big Gigantic will share the Orange Peel’s stage with Two Fresh and DJ Acolyte. Big G’s unique electronic sound is intoxicating. I saw them at Counterpoint Music Festival in September 2012 and was completely blown away. The show is officially sold out, so if you don’t have a ticket, you can
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“Born to Die” by Lana Del Rey
Edwin Arnaudin – Staff Writer In mid-January, Lake Placid, NY native Lana Del Rey became the first artist since Natalie Imbruglia in 1998 to play “Saturday Night Live” before releasing her first major-label LP. Born to Die is that album and follows a pair of EPs, including 2008’s Kill Kill, released under her birth name,
A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Mansions and Young Statues perform at the Garage
Because I’m super nerdy, I showed up to the Garage in Durham about an hour before I should have, couldn’t find the entrance to the actual venue and then stood in front of the stage, angry-tweeting about the horrible lighting in – literally – the garage I was in. Once I got past the fact
“Voyageur” by Kathleen Edwards
Edwin Arnaudin – Staff Writer Canadian singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards teams with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon on her latest album in hopes of boosting her brand of Americana. Voyageur is Edwards’ fourth studio album, following Failer (2003), Back To Me (2005), and Asking For Flowers (2008). Rating: 2 Stars
“Rich Forever” by Rick Ross
Nina Rajagopalan -Staff Writer Rick Ross is a Miami rapper who’s repertoire includes epic and irresistible tracks such as “I’m A Boss” and “Hustlin.’” He’s assembled an all-star line up for this mixtape which marks his fifth solo release. Ross raps about how awesomely rich he is while the likes of Nas, Drake, and Wale contribute
“Fallen Empires” by Snow Patrol
Edwin Arnaudin – Staff Writer Snow Patrol is an Irish/Scottish alternative band that formed in 1994. The group achieved international success in 2006 after the song “Chasing Cars” appeared on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Snow Patrol is: Gary Lightbody (vocals), Nathan Connolly (guitar), Paul Wilson (bass), Johnny Quinn (drums), and Tom Simpson (keys). Fallen Empires is
“Cults” by Cults
Cody Hehner – Staff Writer Cults (Madeline Follin – vocals, Brian Oblivion – vocals, guitar, percussion) formed in 2010 in Manhattan New York their self-titled debut album, Cults, was released on June 7, 2011, by Columbia Records. They will be playing a show at The Cats Cradle in Carrboro, NC on March 4th 2012. Rating: 4 Stars