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Radiohead Will Be “In Rainbows” Very Soon

The new Radiohead album was mooted to be released next March, but subscribers to the secretive band’s mailing list were informed tonight that they in fact believe in sooner rather than later. In an email from W.A.S.T.E., (and a message via Radiohead blog DeadAirSpace from Jonny) fans were treated to the very simple announcement of, [...]

30 Sep 2007 | More
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New Bob Dylan Compilation Due October 2

 A definitive Bob Dylan collection (called, quite rightly, Dylan) will be released next Tuesday, October 2nd! In the meantime, here’s an e-card that will delight any early Bob Dylan fan who knows and loves this fab video, showing our favorite folkie in his youthful, girl-melting prime. According to the press release, “The DYLAN retrospective is [...]

27 Sep 2007 | More
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New British Sea Power EP, US/UK Tour (including CMJ)

 From what we’ve heard of the newest single “Atom”, Brighton, England’s British Sea Power are, happily, one of those bands who aren’t content to stand in place without evolving. I wonder if they’ve moved on from cricket outfits, shrubbery and taxidermied birds as well? Krankenhaus? EP is due November 20 on Rough Trade Records / [...]

27 Sep 2007 | More
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Mystery Jets, Music Hall of Williamsburg, NY 9.22.07: Sentimentalist Magazine Review

Mystery Jets took the high stage to loud chants of “Zootime!”, armed with their set lists scrawled on towels (quite a novelty for the fans who scored one after the show) and three of the four band mates wearing celebratory red. Their bold and somewhat matching attire probably wasn’t something they planned, but it [...]

26 Sep 2007 | More
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What’s CMJ? Party!

We know, we know. You’re already exhausted from planning your CMJ schedule to the minute and millisecond. Us too. And here’s one more thing to add to your schedule for Friday, Oct. 19th. From 12pm until 4am at Galapagos in Brooklyn, join Crashin’ In, Sentimentalist Magazine and more of NYC’s finest music shakers at [...]

26 Sep 2007 | More
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The Warlocks Announce Fall US Tour Dates

 With a fantastic new record under their belts — Heavy Deavy Skull Lover – due October 23 via Tee Pee Records, Los Angeles’ Warlocks are hitting the road to bring the noise in the States this fall. The new record, produced by Rod Cervera (Weezer, Silversun Pickups), has been described as, “even more impermeable and darker than [...]

25 Sep 2007 | More
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Athlete - “Beyond the Neighbourhood” : Sentimentalist Magazine Review

 Since they first appeared with their stunning debut, Vehicles and Animals, Athlete have shown an interest in making big songs with big swells, but experimental jams and gentle acoustic ditties took up half the space. On Neighbourhood, the third release for the now well-known Brits, they fully embrace the anthemic style they’ve been heading for, [...]

25 Sep 2007 | More
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Devendra Banhart – “Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon” : Sentimentalist Magazine Review

 Did you love Oh Me Oh My? Me too! What about Rejoicing In The Hands? Timeless? I agree. Niño Rojo? That too? Great, we’re on the same page. And, Cripple Crow? Yes! I’m glad you said it, because I was thinking it! What a piece of shit that record was. Hated it. Hated it! Well, [...]

25 Sep 2007 | More
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Foo Fighters - “Echoes Silence Patience and Grace” : Sentimentalist Magazine Review

 Dave Grohl and crew are back for 2007 with a new album, Echos, Silence, Patience and Grace. Turning out to be one of the most prolific bands on the alternarock circuit, the Foo Fighters continue to churn out quality, radio friendly rock and roll. The album’s first single, “The Pretender” is a stand out winner. [...]

25 Sep 2007 | More
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PJ Harvey - “White Chalk” : Sentimentalist Magazine Review

Brilliant, enigmatic recluse PJ Harvey’s latest is the sound of a woman who has been left alone at a piano in a room with only a single window to remind her of her mortality. The problem is, the window is limited to the scenic view of a cliff, and she has been mentally preparing [...]

25 Sep 2007 | More