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Live Review: Jeff Mangum at Coachella, April 21, 2012

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Plenty has already been written about the fall and rise of Neutral Milk Hotel. The group disbanded in 1998 shortly after the release of In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, which in the ensuing 14 years has become one of the most beloved indie records of all time. So when reclusive frontman/songwriter Jeff Mangum began inching his way back into the spotlight a few years ago with increasingly frequent live performances, fans were understandably elated. Continue reading…

Poetic Memory: A Scribe Amidst the Lions (List)

San Diego’s A Scribe Amidst the Lions are a tricky band to wrap your head around. Their influences cover a wide range of genres like metal, classic rock, and even folk. And while they know their way around a lightning-fast guitar riff or signature change, their steadfast commitment to songwriting prevents their music from ever descending into metalhead self-amusement. Continue reading…