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Cowboy Mouth Cover Their Azz

By No Earplugs on August 15, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

R.E.M.’s “Perfect Circle” from their debut LP Murmur in 1983 is adapted shiningly, with special care in reproducing the original piano parts, but heavier on the rhythm section. From an R.E.M. fan, it’s a worthy effort.

KMD Serves Up ‘Infinity Sandwich’

By No Earplugs on July 11, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

“Club Shadow” serves as the perfect remedy for those suffering from low energy or a weak heartbeat. This coal burner is designed to get fans on their feet, with DuBois encouraging, “You belong.” It’s a lively rocker.

Liam Finn Unleashes His Inner Animal

By No Earplugs on June 20, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Finn skillfully navigates the feelings of love and loss. The album title may reflect a sense of projection, as his universe (and personal modus operandi) thrives on hyperactivity.

Mudcat Gets Redemptive on Latest Album

By No Earplugs on May 31, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

On the title track “Road to Redemption,” Mudcat is clearly sharing personal life lessons when he sings, “My tribulations you may not see / I’ve been through hell I’ll be redeemed,” all the while mixing in flashes of that Bo Diddley beat.

Bee Taylor Wows Roswell Crowd

By No Earplugs on May 24, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

As debut albums go, ‘Twenty Seven’ leaves an unforgettable impression on listeners. Skillfully produced by Duane Lundy (Sturgill Simpson, Jim James, Ringo Starr), the tracks flow as gracefully as Taylor’s fluid onstage movements.

Another Hellraiser from Dennis Davison

By No Earplugs on May 23, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Famous for that neo-psychedelia sixties sound, the songs here are painstakingly relevant in 2025. The first single, “Invisibilia,” is a tune about that imaginary girlfriend we’ve all have (right?).

Ministry Get Squirrely in Atlanta

By No Earplugs on May 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Jourgensen’s style has not changed, rife with Goth over- (and under-) tones, the singer is a singular presence. His voice still resonates as it has for the past four decades and the musicians were very tight.

LCD Soundsystem Still Have the Edge

By No Earplugs on May 3, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

It was a good vibe in the Roxy. A wide range of ages were on display, including a surprisingly large percentage of Gen Zs in attendance.

False Corners Drop ‘Doobie’

By No Earplugs on April 18, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Across this project, Shaw demonstrates both experience and skill in his songwriting and musicianship, having performed music professionally for half his life. Bringing in talented vocalists like Kay has proven to be a winning strategy.

Marr Drops Double Live Album on RSD25

By No Earplugs on April 12, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Performing “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” on acoustic guitar was pure magic, as not a single soul in the arena was quiet; everyone there could easily be credited in the liner notes as “backup singers.”

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