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I never expect anything less than greatness from Guckkasten. Whether they’re doing standard pop-rock or alienating psychedelic rock, they always manage to put it on fire with their raw performance …
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There are times when I really appreciate getting exactly what I expect from a band or a release, and that’s precisely what Reflex’s latest EP, ‘My All‘, delivers — solid, …
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I’ve seen a few live videos of 18gram, but that was my only preview to this album. A strong melodic rock sound, ‘18gram‘ is a little different from what I …
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Humming Urban Stereo is back with his newest album, ‘Delicacy‘. ‘Delicacy’ starts off right off with an instrumental song called “Ozon (Remake).” This song was a track off Humming Urban …
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Talk about an end of the year treat. Hanumpa‘s third album, ‘Tinnitus‘, is yet another addition to the list of remarkable rock releases this year. Not that I’m surprised; Hanumpa …
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I have a soft spot for Standing Egg. They were the first Korean indie band I ever came across, and they had caught my attention right away due to their …
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