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Johnny Unicorn - Sweet Edith & Thinking Hard

Currently based in Seattle, by way of SoCal, Johnny Unicorn produces a twisted and offbeat take on progressive art-pop, which is at once intelligent and ambitious, full of brilliant writing,...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-04-01)

Jim Matus & Doug Raneri - While Sleeping, Watch

Many will know Jim Matus from his main band Mawwal, a highly impressive world-fusion ensemble that features four regular players and numerous guests. Here he plays his Laoutar exclusively (an...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-04-01)

Japonize Elephants - Mélodie Fantastique

Perhaps this is one of the most eclectic bands around, nothing quite like their mix of styles and influences. Although it's been ten years since their last album 40 Years of Our Family, I... » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-04-01)

Janel and Anthony - Where Is Home

Knowing that Janel and Anthony play cello and guitar doesn't tell you much about what to expect on this album. While those two instruments are prominent on every track, the variety of sounds heard... » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2013-04-01)

Jaggery - Private Violence

There's no overestimating the impact Kate Bush has had on music, especially for many female musicians who found in her a model for how to be successful (musically if not commercially) and...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2013-04-01)

Indrek Patte - Celebration

Patte is an Estonian composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer, and a veteran of several bands – the only one of which this writer is familiar with is Ruja. Here he delivers eight superbly arranged... » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-04-01)