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The Tressels — American Sunset

ByRachel CholstSep 3, 2012

Here are three things you should know about Philadelphia-based band The Tressels: 1) They are opening for A&T favorites The Sparklers HERE IN NEW YORK FUCKIN’ CITY on Saturday, at The Alphabet Lounge. You’d be crazy not to go. Who…

Rosary Beard — Halfmoon Fever

Rosary Beard — Halfmoon Fever

ByRachel CholstAug 29, 2012

Perfection is listening to Rosary Beard’s Halfmoon Fever while reading about the history of colonial New York before dropping off to sleep, knowing it’s the last night I’ll be able to stay up past midnight with a clear conscience until…

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The Shams Band — Cold City

ByRachel CholstAug 27, 2012

You are not going to find an album that is more fun than The Shams Band’s Cold City. The Chicago-based band’s third album flits between traditional country, alt-rock, and pop. The one consistent element in these songs are the riptide-strong…

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Some Dark Holler — Hollow Chest

ByRachel CholstAug 24, 2012

Some Dark Holler first grabbed my attention when I saw their video on Couch by Couchwest. If you watch it, you’ll be able to see why. Hollow Chest is the band’s first full-length album, and it is certainly a harbinger…

Cobalt and the Hired Guns — Everybody Wins

Cobalt and the Hired Guns — Everybody Wins

ByRachel CholstAug 22, 2012

Let’s start this one out with any preamble: if you are going to buy an album off of Bandcamp, let it be this one. Cobalt and the Hired Guns’ Americana-tinged pop punk is a joy to listen to. The debut…