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The bad news first: the second Gnarls Barkley album The Odd Couple does not contain any song with the hit single potential of "Crazy" from their St. Elsewhere album. The good news is – as far as consistency, soul, and overall performance is concerned,The Odd Couple is maybe even better than the debut. This mid-fi delight combines pop touchstones of the past with hip-hop beats and electronica attitude, and the result is warm and decidedly real...

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Download “Come and Wake Me Up” from Our Griffins (playing Johnny Brenda’s on 5/31)

With their new LP Michael Boyd ready for release, Our Griffins have shared a new video for their song “Come and Wake Me...Read More

Non-COMM Recap: A haunting Laura Mvula graces the World Cafe Live stage (photos, audio)

Photo by Joe Del Tufo | JoeDelTufo.com Exciting experimental British singer and songwriter Laura Mvula graced the World Cafe Live...Read More

Non-COMM Recap: The Fabulous Thunderbirds played Friday’s Free at Noon doubleheader (photos,...

Photo by Joe Del Tufo | JoeDelTufo.comTexas blues-rock mainstays The Fabulous Thunderbirds hit the stage at World Cafe Live for the...Read More

Non-COMM Recap: Sweating it out with The Lone Bellow (photos, audio)

Photo by Joe Del Tufo | JoeDelTufo.com Awash in moving acoustic arrangements and stunning harmonies, The Lone Bellow captivated the...Read More

Watch The National perform “Sea Of Love” (playing The Mann on Friday, June 7)

Photo by Dierdre O’Callaghan The National release their new album, Trouble Will Find Me, tomorrow. This week, the album is...Read More