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The Rubix – The Rubix EP (2012)

Rubix, an ever-shifting amalgam led by South African songwriter and producer Matt Rod, sounds like a different band on each of the EP’s four cuts — and that’s by design. You May Also Like: Kait Dunton and trioKAIT, “The Lady In My Life” from Casual (2016): One Track Mind VinceRead More

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The Seeds – The Seeds (1966; 2012 reissue)

Fronted by the eccentric charms of Sky Saxon, the Seeds were one of the most popular bands cruising Southern California’s fertile music scene of the late ’60s. You May Also Like: Ben Folds Returned to Older Work on ‘Stems and Seeds,’ and Vastly Improved It Roscoe Mitchell Sextet – ‘Sound’Read More

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Carol Robbins – Moraga (2012)

There is little doubt that the harp-playing found on Carol Robbins’ Moraga is amazing. At first blush, it may seem that the harp isn’t associated with jazz that often. You May Also Like: Julie Campiche Quartet – ‘Onkalo’ (2020) Charlie Carter – ‘Every Ounce of Love’ (2019) Ivo Perelman, GordonRead More

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May Stands Still – When You Come Home (2012)

Emily Herndon, in her forthcoming full-length debut as May Stands Still, refuses to play to the hushed fragility that’s become the folkie-ingenue stereotype — forcing us to hear her songs in a whole new way. You May Also Like: David Philips, “Home” from Winter (2017): Something Else! sneak peek SethRead More

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The Jigsaw Seen – Gifted (2012)

You can count on the Jigsaw Seen to deliver a stocking stuffed with ear candy during the holidays and, on this year’s offering Gifted, the Los Angeles band continues to scale new and exciting artistic heights. You May Also Like: Tom Shotton – ‘Forever Home’ (2021) Walter Becker, “Just OneRead More

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The Association – The Complete Warner Bros and Valiant Singles Collection (2012)