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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Slowdive makes unprecedented return

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The shoegaze trailblazers modernize their origins in self-titled release.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 9, 2017
The shoegaze trailblazers modernize their origins in self-titled release.

James Gunn’s sequel leaves contemporaries lightyears behind

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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” takes top box office spot with hilarity and an engaging story.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer May 9, 2017
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” takes top box office spot with hilarity and an engaging story.

Biola’s Theater 21 grips audiences with “The Glass Menagerie”

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“The Glass Menagerie” boasts of an excellent cast who tells a powerful story.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer May 3, 2017
“The Glass Menagerie” boasts of an excellent cast who tells a powerful story.

Gorillaz’ “Humanz” provides rhythmic dystopian monkey business

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Albarn’s Gorillaz eschews the conventional, gives way to superlative hip-hop talents.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 2, 2017
Albarn’s Gorillaz eschews the conventional, gives way to superlative hip-hop talents.

He Is Legend still have it

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“Few” brings heavy rock ‘n’ roll in seldom-heard strength.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 2, 2017
“Few” brings heavy rock ‘n’ roll in seldom-heard strength.

White Ward master depressive experimentalism

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“Futility Report” gives a multifaceted perspective on mental illness and inner negativity through an unmistakable sound.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 2, 2017
“Futility Report” gives a multifaceted perspective on mental illness and inner negativity through an unmistakable sound.

Nhor encapsulates temperate gloom

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The beginning of the British spellbinder’s EP quadrilogy illuminates a quiet take on spring.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 2, 2017
The beginning of the British spellbinder’s EP quadrilogy illuminates a quiet take on spring.

A beginner’s guide to Mac DeMarco

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Ahead of the artist’s fourth album, this is a good place to start.
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 2, 2017
Ahead of the artist’s fourth album, this is a good place to start.

Conservatory showcases woodwind prowess for Music at Noon

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Music at Noon featured a talented trio of classical musicians.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer April 26, 2017
Music at Noon featured a talented trio of classical musicians.

Classical metal gets a twisted facelift

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The most obscure reaches of both movements find camaraderie in sonic terror.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer April 25, 2017
The most obscure reaches of both movements find camaraderie in sonic terror.

Thad Kopec spreads his wings

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“The Shadow and the Caster” leaves the singer-songwriter’s former style far behind.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer April 25, 2017
“The Shadow and the Caster” leaves the singer-songwriter’s former style far behind.

Ulver returns to tripped-out beats

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“The Assassination of Julius Caesar” guides listeners through seismic fables with accessible structures.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer April 25, 2017
“The Assassination of Julius Caesar” guides listeners through seismic fables with accessible structures.