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Poetic Memory: STRFKR (List)

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STRFKR‘s latest album may have been inspired by the loss of a loved one, but it doesn’t show.

Written after the death of lead singer/mastermind Josh Hodges’ grandmother, Reptilians is more affirmation of life than eulogy, thanks to its highly danceable mix of layered synth melodies, energetic beats, and catchy hooks. For a sample of the album, check out the above video for “Bury Us Alive.”

The Portland trio plays the Casbah tonight; in anticipation of the show, Mr. Hodges provided us with his list of influences. Check it out below.

Video: Marissa Nadler – “In Your Lair, Bear”

MP3: Marissa Nadler – “Motel Blues” (Loudon Wainwright III cover)
MP3: Marissa Nadler – “Learning to Fly” (Tom Petty cover)

Boston’s Marissa Nadler just debuted the video for “In Your Lair, Bear,” the lead track off her excellent self-titled full-length, released this year. Continue reading…

Video: Chris Cornell – “The Keeper”

Stream: Chris Cornell – “Cleaning my Gun” (from Songbook)
MP3: Craig Wedren – “I Know”

Former Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell has been pretty busy lately, and for a 47-year-old grunge hero who isn’t Eddie Vedder, that’s pretty impressive. He recently contributed a song to the film Machine Gun Preacher, and in November completed the serialized release of Songbook, a career-spanning collection of solo live tracks.

The golden-voiced vocalist will cap his nationwide solo tour at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre on 12/17; Shudder to Think’s Craig Wedren will open. Full list of tour dates is below…