A diverse roster of faded rock legends, country music idols and modern-day hitmakers have come together on a new tribute album to pay respect to ’60s country-rock granddadies, the Band. Soundbytes’ David Hyland lets readers know what kind of shape this album is in. Continue reading
For alternative-rockers the Shins, the purpose of a song is to be a confessional love note. With their much-anticipated album now hitting shelves, Soundbytes’ David Hyland lets readers know if the band’s latest messages get through. Continue reading
Indie-rock favorites Deerhoof have a new album that, like its predecessors, specializes in the kind of avant-garde rock guaranteed to infuriate listeners. Continue reading
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