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One of my favorite days of the year is just around the corner. Record Store Day is becoming a big thing and I look forward to it all year long. This year is no exception, and if you know me well, you know I will show up early in Northside at my independent record store of choice, Shake It Records.

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One of our favorite bands and has been for some time. So whenever Mark and Rose decide to let us hear new material, it generally makes our day. Or at least mine. And that’s what we got this week, as Vandaveer announced their third full length album …

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Great concert announcement to share today, as Iron & Wine are coming to the Cincinnati area this summer on June 11th at the Madison Theatre in Covington. I’m not aware of Iron & Wine playing the Cincinnati area ever, so this is kind of a big deal. What …

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If you are a frequent music blog visitor, you might have already heard of Millionyoung. But since I know not all of you are, I wanted to help spread the word about this great new band. Following in the footsteps of bands like Toro Y Moi and Washed …

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I’m a sucker for a great female vocalist. And when I find one that reminds me of Joni Mitchell, it’s a huge bonus. Of course, my trust for the judgement of Secretly Canadian records being tossed into that mix make Little Scream a must listen.

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Athens, Ohio’s own Southeast Engine are back with their fifth album and have also announced a slew of tour dates to support it. The band, who were discovered by The Wrens back in 2006, have since churned out a steady stream of solid, consistent albums that should make Ohioans …

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I’ve never been a fan of the whole “official release” thing. To me, when music comes out, it’s out, and if you get your hands on it and enjoy it, then it’s current. So whether it’s Mumford and Sons getting loads of credit for an album that has been available for a year and a half or mainstream radio finding out about Silversun Pickups years after they caught others attention, the whole delayed appreciation thing is a bit bothersome.

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It feels like spring in Cincinnati, at least for this week, so get out, enjoy the weather, and then hit up a great show Saturday night to cap things off. This Saturday, at Northside Tavern you get a chance to see one of the best up and coming local …

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Next week, The Twilight Singers will be releasing their fifth album, and their first for Sup Pop records. The album is titled Dynamite Steps and the band will celebrate the launch of the record by performing two special shows at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles (Feb 15th) and the San Francisco Amoeba Music store (Feb 17th).

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Ok, I really think this is my favorite remix. At least my favorite remix I have heard in quite a while. And it features two of our favorite band in Cincinnati collaborating. Of course you know the Pomegrantes, and are probably familiar with their song “50′s” from …