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Deerhoof

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Adam Barnett — buzz Music Editor* Deerhoof is a strange band, and I don’t think anyone would disagree with me on that statement. A sort of weird, avant-garde, experimental art rock dressed like pop – people love it. I love it. Drummer Greg Saunier has been making music with the band since 1994, […]

Cut Copy

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Mandy McDaniel — buzz Music Writer* Australian electro-dreamrockers Cut Copy just kicked off their North American Tour with Midnight Magic and Washed Out. Theyʼll be playing at Pygmalion Music Fest on Friday, September 23rd at 8:45 PM. With the release of their latest album, Zonoscope, they are sure to woo the crowd with […]

Owen

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Dan Durley — buzz Music Writer* Mike Kinsella is no stranger to Champaign-Urbana. He established his strong roots in the music industry with his brother, Tim Kinsella, as founding members of legendary bands Cap’n Jazz and CU’s own American Football. He records his solo work under the moniker Owen, and is signed to […]

Bachelorette

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Adam Barnett — buzz Music Editor* If you pick up the Pygmalion Music Festival guide when you get your tickets and you check the “Critics’ Picks” section, you’ll find New Zealand-based indie pop star Bachelorette (Annabel Alpers) under my three choices. She’s the embodiment of all things fun, but at the same time tranquil. […]

Easter

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Carrie McMenamin — buzz Asst. Music Editor* Champaign-Urbana was one lively place on Record Store Day 2011. Amongst the numerous live free sets and special releases was a much humbler offer by U of I Junior Kyle Lang. Having worked on his EP until 5am, he was placing copies at record stores and setting […]

Brass Bed

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Adam Barnett — buzz Music Editor* Lafayette, LA southern pop-rockers Brass Bed have a lot going for them as a smaller-scale band. Focused around great hooks and prominent guitar-work, Brass Bed has released two full-length LPs and are currently on tour supporting a split EP with their friends, Cajun band Feufollet. I called up […]

Grandkids

September 14, 2011

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*Article by Dylan Sutcliff —buzz Editor-in-Chief Grandkids are excited! After a short hiatus, the humble-core band from CU is practicing in preparation for their upcoming show at Channing-Murray on Friday as part of The Pygmalion Music Festival. Beyond that, Grandkids will be playing at Cowboy Monkey on Nov. 4 and are looking to record a […]