Articles written by Vance P. Reed
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Physics of Meaning Album Review
The new Physics of Meaning album is the overlooked album of the year.
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A Very Indie Christmas
For those who are tired of traditional Christmas music, here is a music guide to the holidays to help people feel festive.
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Noble Beast Album Review
The new Andrew Bird album, Noble Beast, continues the artists trademark sounds while slightly expanding his sonic palette.
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The Best of Indie Music 2008
Taking a look back at the year's best releases, this list is meant to encourage anyone to check out any of the bands that might have been overlooked.
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Blood Bank Ep Review
Justin Vernon releases his first new material since critically acclaimed For Emma, Forever Ago
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Who Killed Amanda Palmer? Review
Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls releases her first solo album but doesn't deviate much from her established sound.
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Casiotone for the Painfully Alone at DayTrotter
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone have three Daytrotter sessions which, when taken together, can be taken as an unofficial live album.
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DVD Review of Eagle Vs. Shark
Taika Cohen directs Loren Horsley in an awkward love story.
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Sleep to Dream, Dream to Live
Jake Paltrow directs his sister Gwyneth and Martin Freeman in a sorely under seen effort from 2007.
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Two New Releases from Mount Eerie
Phil Elvrum attempts to create a new genre and enlists Julie Doiron and Fred Squire.
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Classic Indie Review: Welcome to the Dollhouse
Writer/director Todd Solondz and Heather Matarazzo portray the ugly side of growing up before the blog era.
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DVD Review of Renaissance
Impressive visuals almost make up for the lack of fresh ideas found in Renaissance.
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DVD Review of Rocket Science
With a curious combination of stuttering and fast-paced policy debate, Rocket Science is a fresh take on high school awkwardness.
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Mitchell Lichtenstein's Teeth: DVD Review
Independent, feminist horror movies don't come around that often. Being in a rather lonely category, Teeth deserves a rent for this aspect alone.
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Fun and Games, or Not
Funny Games is an independent feature that condemns the glorification of violence. It will leave the audience bewildered and disturbed, and that is the point.
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