Category: In the Mix - Music
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In Rotation
Spitting Image could have come from no place other than Reno. Tim Tucker Band combines appealing, simplistic songwriting with slick adult contemporary production.
This article was published on 09.27.12
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In Rotation
Slut Fungus isn’t funny enough to redeem its rudimentary punk rock. At its heart, Big Remote music is very American.
This article was published on 08.30.12
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In Rotation: In the Mix
Buster Blue’s Still on Conway is full of pleasing contradictions. For Memory Motel, as with many sonically adventurous young groups, Radiohead looms large.
This article was published on 08.02.12
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In Rotation
Smiley Mikey is a songwriter-singer rather than the other way around. Rigorous Proof’s “Carolina” is a radio-ready track that would fit well between, say, Kings of Leon and The Black Keys.
This article was published on 07.05.12
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In Rotation
“Grunge” is easily the best, shortest description for the sound of Reno rock trio Merkin. Kadence is both epic in scope, and oddly polite in execution.
This article was published on 06.07.12
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In Rotation
Reno folk band Last to Leave nails the feeling of 6:30 p.m. on a Friday in late August. Knightfall is saving realms through fretboard wizardry.
This article was published on 05.10.12
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In Rotation
Jelly Bread offers a mix of in-the-pocket grooves, swampy guitars, and party-time vocals. Handsome Vultures play junkyard folk rock that’s loose without ever losing musical focus.
This article was published on 04.12.12
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Justin McMahon
Justin McMahon’s songs seem like they were written by a nice, likable guy, but they haven’t convinced me to care. But I just don’t care.
This article was published on 02.16.12
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The Reagan Years
The Reagan Years’ Victory is a record meant to be enjoyed at maximum volume.
This article was published on 02.16.12
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The Luminous Empty
Music that immediately conjures the spirit of teenager first discovering the joys of alcohol, drugs and distorted guitars will always be cool.
This article was published on 01.19.12
September 27, 2012
RN&R Vol 18 Issue 32
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April 12, 2012
RN&R Vol 18 Issue 8
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