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Along Came Jones — Along Came Jones

If I had had my act together more, I’d have written up a Passover-themed post. Ah well. Next year in Jerusalem, eh? But I can present you with a group that captures the spirit of the holiday: tradition, joy, freedom,…

Matt Ryd — Ryd ‘Em Cowboy

Howdy, y’all. Sorry for the lax update schedule. Tomorrow is the last day of school before spring break and I am simply out of fucks to give about anything. However, if you like your power pop with a little bit…

AxeHammerSaw — Skeleton Key

Sometimes, you can tell a lot about a band from their name. If a band’s name is too clever by half, chances are its music will similarly be preoccupied by wit, rather than artistry. I was worried that AxeHammerSaw would…

The Miners — Miners’ Rebellion

When David Horton featured The Miners on his blog, Popa’s Tunes, he needed only to say two words to grab my attention: alt-country and Philadelphia. As A&T favorites The Sparklers and The Tressels have shown, there’s something in the mighty…