Public Service Broadcasting: Five Essential Albums

April 10, 2015|Kara Manning

J. Willgoose, Esq., one half of the electronic London duo Public Service Broadcasting, is an ardent film and history buff, a...

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The Vaselines (courtesy of the band, Facebook.com)

The Vaselines' Eugene Kelly: Five Essential Albums

December 05, 2014|Kara Manning
From Edwyn Collins and Orange Juice to New York's own Suicide
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White Hinterland's Casey Dienel (photo: Derrick Belcham)

White Hinterland: Five Essential Albums

June 25, 2014|Kara Manning

Classically-trained Casey Dienel, who records as White Hinterland, breaks down genre barriers on her most recent album Baby...

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Ben Watt (photo: Edward Bishop, courtesy of the artist)

Ben Watt: Five Essential Albums

May 13, 2014|Kara Manning

Yes, it took Ben Watt over 30 years to release his second solo album, Hendra, but he has a perfectly fine excuse. Following...

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Simon Raymonde: Five Essential Albums

January 22, 2014|Kara Manning

Since the dissolution of Cocteau Twins in 1997, Simon Raymonde has focused on running his Bella Union label, the UK home of...

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Fanfarlo: Five Essential Albums

January 14, 2014|Kara Manning

Fanfarlo's blissful EP of last year, The Sea, was a sparkling pop prelude to the London band's bold third album, Let's Go...

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(photo: Kyle Dean Reinford/courtesy of the artist)

San Fermin's Ellis Ludwig-Leone: Five Essential Albums

December 11, 2013|Kara Manning
On Paul Simon, The National, Sufjan Stevens and more.
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Basia Bulat: Five Essential Albums

November 21, 2013|Kara Manning

Ravaged heartbreak meets willful resilience on Basia Bulat's third album,Tall Tall Shadow, a strong collection of songs that...

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The Naked and Famous: Five Essential Albums

September 24, 2013|Kara Manning
Thom Powers picks Radiohead, Frightened Rabbit, Bon Iver and more.
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Willy Mason: Five Essential Albums

August 20, 2013|Kara Manning
Mason shows his roots
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