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Godspeed You! Black Emperor @ The Neptune Theatre

Jeff Cubbison — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:46:33 +0000

Godspeed You! Black Emperor, the long-running Canadian post-rock unit, played an intense and darkly cinematic show last weekend at The Neptune Theatre in Seattle for an enthralled sold-out crowd. Backed by their unique widescreen film loop projections – displaying a flurry of striking apocalyptic imagery – GY!BE kicked off with “SUN IS A HOLE SUN IS VAPORS” off their most recent album…

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Heaven break down their stunning new album Dream Aloud

Jeff Cubbison — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:41:35 +0000

As spring offers a mixed bag of culture, music seems to truly be winning the day. With pop still the reigning champ among genres, it’s no surprise that splinter subgenres have filled the gap for those eager to explore, yet need that comforting touch to do so. Heaven, the New York City band, are just the trio to assist. With the release of their album, Dream Aloud, the musicians send listeners on a…

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Geordie Greep @ Quartyard

Jeff Cubbison — Mon, 05 May 2025 20:59:34 +0000

The forward-thinking experimental musician Geordie Greep came through the picturesque outdoor venue Quartyard in downtown San Diego this past weekend, delivering his feverish blend of prog and jazz to a hyped-up, sold-out crowd. For nearly two full hours, Greep, formerly the frontman of English avant rock titans Black Midi, performed a marathon session of his solo material, which he captured on…

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Astral Bakers – “A Dog in a Manger”

Jeff Cubbison — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:25:25 +0000

Astral Bakers return with their gorgeous, powerful and emotive indie anthem “A Dog in a Manger,” a beautifully crafted piece that emphasizes their emotive and chilled indie style. Released earlier this month, the track opens with a laid-back guitar and drum rhythm, immediately setting a contemplative tone. The lead female vocals, performed by drummer Zoé Hochberg, shine through…

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Youth Lagoon @ Warsaw

Jeff Cubbison — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:24:32 +0000

Youth Lagoon, the long-running indie project led by Boise-based musician Trevor Powers, continues to hold strong as they hit Warsaw in Brooklyn for a powerfully intimate show for a packed crowd. Powers, looking his usual dapper, stylish self, delivered all the kaleidoscopic elements of Youth Lagoon’s sound, from the soothing, stripped-back indie pop of his earlier work to the more imaginative…

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The Trapdoor Spiders – Connection to the Underworld

Jeff Cubbison — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:49:48 +0000

Turning heads with their debut EP Connection to the Underworld, The Trapdoor Spiders lean into the power of collaboration- and nowhere is that chemistry more evident than on the slow-burning standout “Don’t You.” The track opens with a magnetic bassline and understated percussion, gradually layering in guitar riffs before erupting into a full-band moment of textured sound. It’s a perfect example…

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Slide Away 2025

Jeff Cubbison — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:52:10 +0000

Slide Away, the annual traveling music festival dedicated to all things dream pop and shoegaze, hit its first stop at Brooklyn Paramount this past weekend, with a stacked lineup of genre faves including Nothing, Swervedriver, Lucid Express, Her New Knife, and reunion sets from Whirr and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Fans of shoegaze were treated to a marathon of beautiful reverb-soaked…

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Sunrise in Jupiter – “Take Me Home”

Jeff Cubbison — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:01:51 +0000

Returning with their latest offering, Sunrise in Jupiter’s new single “Take Me Home” marks a pivotal moment in their ongoing mission of musical exploration, following up their breakout hit “Satellite.” The track serves as the emotional heart of Mission to Mars Vol. 1, acting as a desperate cry for reconnection amidst the loneliness of space. The band’s signature sound is in full force here…

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Magdalena Bay @ Terminal 5

Jeff Cubbison — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:11:58 +0000

This past week in New York, emerging indie pop sensations Magdalena Bay kept their Imaginal Mystery Tour rolling in style with an utterly dazzling display for a sold-out crowd at Terminal 5. The duo of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, along with a stellar backing band, delivered an in-full performance of their most recent album Imaginal Disk, which of course landed at number 1 on our Top 50…

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Circuit des Yeux, LEYA, & Vorhees @ Public Records

Jeff Cubbison — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:19:32 +0000

Singer-songwriter, composer, and vocalist Haley Fohr, known under her musical moniker as Circuit des Yeux, performed an exquisite headlining show at Public Records in New York City this past weekend, along with openers LEYA and Vorhees. She performed many tracks off her acclaimed new album Halo on the Inside, released last month via Matador, and she brought that record’s chilling…

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