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In terms of bands who know how to build up anticipation, Voxtrot has done a remarkable job. After three outstanding EPs, the five-piece from
It’s funny how often side projects turn out to be great successes. I always believed that the main reason was found in the escape
There seems to be this rash generalization that all music bloggers are either failed musicians or bitter artists. I’m not sure where that thinking
When I first looked upon a group photo of VietNam in a magazine a few months ago, I expected it to be a feature
As many of us have learned, reputation can be a vital benefactor in assisting one’s career. So, how did a 25-year old from Norway
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I usually find split singles to be a fun listen. After all, the chance that you’ll like at least one of the songs is
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While artists from countries such as Sweden and Japan have seen a surprising amount of Western success in the past few years, several other
