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Friday Album Reviews | 10 New Records You Need To Know

The National Sleep Well BeastOhios The National return with the much-anticipated follow-up to 2013s Trouble Will Find Me, and dont disappoint. Sleep Well Beast is another set of gorgeous, solemn songs, understated but affecting, conscious in every way. Production is flawless, and the lyrics are as personal and gorgeous as ever. Yet Sleep Well Beast...

Review / Setlist: Chad VanGaalen @ Empty Bottle 5/22/14

Words / Photos: Alex WoodChad VanGaalen has become increasingly prolific in recent years, his unique songwriting always recognizably his own.VanGaalens set at The Empty Bottle focused on his newest release, Shrink Dust, a record that blends simple folk songs with murky, psychedelic flourishes.While Shrink Dust is an excellent record, the songs sounded even better...