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This 7-inch is by a Swedish pop band. The singer’s accent adds a nice quirk to the standard but pretty pop songs on both sides. The first side is a nice song with jangly guitars and a hummable chorus. Catchy. The flip side is a ballad with only acoustic guitar and vocals. Nice.
Parasol Records, 202 S. Lynn St., Urbana, IL 61801; http://www.parasol.com
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.
John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.
Get to the theater tonight for Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, Alexandria Bombach’s latest documentary, one night only!
Speedfossil’s in love with a girl on the internet, on “IRL” from Room With A VU, Vol.1.
