Simon Raymonde: Five Essential Albums

January 22, 2014|Kara Manning

Since the dissolution of Cocteau Twins in 1997, Simon Raymonde has focused on running his Bella Union label, the UK home of...

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Fanfarlo: Five Essential Albums

January 14, 2014|Kara Manning

Fanfarlo's blissful EP of last year, The Sea, was a sparkling pop prelude to the London band's bold third album, Let's Go...

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(photo: Kyle Dean Reinford/courtesy of the artist)

San Fermin's Ellis Ludwig-Leone: Five Essential Albums

December 11, 2013|Kara Manning
On Paul Simon, The National, Sufjan Stevens and more.
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Basia Bulat: Five Essential Albums

November 21, 2013|Kara Manning

Ravaged heartbreak meets willful resilience on Basia Bulat's third album,Tall Tall Shadow, a strong collection of songs that...

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The Naked and Famous: Five Essential Albums

September 24, 2013|Kara Manning
Thom Powers picks Radiohead, Frightened Rabbit, Bon Iver and more.
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Willy Mason: Five Essential Albums

August 20, 2013|Kara Manning
Mason shows his roots
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Ethan Johns: Five Essential Albums

July 29, 2013|Kara Manning
The collaborator's classic/contemporary mix
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