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  • Cryptacize Go Digging for Treasure

    by j. poetJuly 16, 2008Comments (0)

    A cowbell, an Autoharp, and an electric guitar—it’s not the trio of instruments most people starting a rock band would put on their must-have list. But these are the elements that mark the music of the aptly named Oakland band Cryptacize, the trio of Michael Carreira, Chris Cohen, and Nedelle Torrisi. Cryptacize is making some of the most beautiful and mysterious music around. The band’s debut, Dig That Treasure, released in early 2008 on Asthmatic Kitty, is obviously pop (read more)

  • The Best Books on Music of the Last Six Months

    by C! TeamJune 25, 2008Comments (7)

    There's something about summer reading lists. They almost always contain must-reads, but they are also supposed to contain page-turners... books that, while not being the most challenging literary content you've feasted your eyes on, are highly entertaining without being too heavy on the thinking. It's summer for crissakes, and that means taking a standard break from life. (read more)

  • Your Handy Guide to the Month in Music

    by Mike ConklinJune 4, 2008Comments (5)

    "... the leak was pre-meditated, a subtle way for the band to tell us, 'Look, here it is: You’ve got your favorite record of the summer, just in time for all your Memorial Day BBQs.'" (read more)

  • Awesome Fest, Handsome Furs, Crash Normal, and more

    by C! TeamApril 30, 2008Comments (0)

    Yeah, yeah, we know. Our live show reviews keep getting bigger and better each issue! That's 'cause we're so committed to our mission. But don't be scared to dig all the way in, because we've got a nice selection for you, including a featured review on the local-ish Awesome Fest. (read more)

  • Carole King

    by Denise SullivanApril 16, 2008Comments (1)

    "The story on this reissue is disc two" (read more)

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