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Crosses stirs the cauldron with first full-length album

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Photo Courtesy of www.crossesmusic.com Crosses adds to the mix of contemporary alternative pop and electronic with their haunting, punky self-titled album. The band, visually known as “+++,” is the musical child of Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Far guitarist Shaun Lopez and music producer Chuck Doom. The trio dates back to 2011 when they released their Los … [Read more...] about Crosses stirs the cauldron with first full-length album

Album review: Musical multiplicity

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Drake - “Nothing Was The Same” Equal parts self indulgence and brooding introspection, Drake’s latest album showcases the rapper’s range while staying true to the radio-friendly formula that has made him the undisputed usurper to the commercial rap throne. Clever lyrics help deliver messages about lost love, jealous haters and throwing money stacks in the club, while a … [Read more...] about Album review: Musical multiplicity

‘AM’ leaves the party to find genius sound

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Photo Courtesy of TheFireNote.com Celebrated rock band Arctic Monkeys steer away from their quintessential pub-rock pumpy music in “AM,” their fifth studio album. Instead, the fastest-selling rock band in British music history continues to evolve in their decade-long stint, aiming for a more baroque darkness clashing with unwonted comedy. In the past, the boys of Arctic … [Read more...] about ‘AM’ leaves the party to find genius sound