REVIEWS | DYNAMIC (Music Zine)

There’s a big difference between a 21-and-over concert and an all ages one. Granted, the serving of alcohol at adult shows is the crucial variation, as it alters the demographics of the audience. Recently I went to my first 21-and-over show at the classy Douglas Fir Lounge in Portland to see Laura Marling and Patrick [...]

MySpace Music Mondays: The Benjamin Clocks

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MySpace Music Mondays: The Benjamin Clocks

Genre: Alternative Site: www.myspace.com/thebenjaminclocks When you first hear The Benjamin Clocks, you’ll probably notice the eerie vocal similarities between lead singer Dillon Warnek and Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst. The four-piece band from Seattle craft engaging and thoughtfully arranged rock songs. While the tracks featured on the band’s MySpace are a little dark, the emotions all [...]

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KEXP’s Top Albums of 2009

Below are the top 91 Albums of 2009 as voted by KEXP listeners. Some of our favorites from the year are The Decemberists’ Hazards of Love, Regina Spektor’s Far, Noah and the Whale’s First Days of Spring and K’naan’s Troubador. Rank Artist Album 1 Animal Collective Merriweather Post Pavilion 2 Phoenix Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix 3 [...]

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Top 25 Songs of 2009

I wasn’t planning on making a “top” songs list, but after I saw that Time magazine ranked Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You” as the best song of 2009, I felt obligated to come up with something. Below are my favorites from the year. 25. N.A.S.A., “Gifted” 24. The Thermals, “Now We Can [...]

Concert Review: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

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Concert Review: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

I had high expectations for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. After hearing numerous critics praise the band for their lively performances, I knew I was in for a treat when I walked into Eugene, Oregon’s WOW Hall. Fortunately, I wasn’t disappointed. Local Natives and Fool’s Gold opened for Ed Sharpe. While I loved Local [...]

NPR Picks the Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings

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NPR Picks the Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings

Last week, NPR compiled a list of the decade’s 50 most important recordings. These aren’t necessarily NPR’s favorite albums, but the ones they consider the most important. So, how are the CDs selected? According to NPR, the list covers “a wide range of styles and genres, with indelible songs and albums that challenge, inspire and [...]