Category Archives: Reviews

Bearing Witness to David Bazan and Living Rooms

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Julie Dworman

David Bazan should be taught in school. At least, I think I would have gotten more out of my high school education if it’d been something like “equal parts David Bazan and curriculum.” I have wanted to write so much … Continue reading →

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3 New Kevin Devine Songs: Between the Concrete and Clouds Sampler

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Julie Dworman

It’s April 1st (2nd) and simultaneously my hope for spring feels renewed and diminished. But three (four if you count the Bad Books song) stellar quality new Kevin Devine videos beat this winter’s last strike, so I’m going to hang … Continue reading →

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Hannah & Maggie Album Review: Fine Being Here

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Julie Dworman

It’s been a long time since I’ve been so quickly captured by new music. It’s also been a long time since I’ve wanted to describe something as ‘ohmygodyes’ or ‘INEEDTHISNOW’ but the debut album from Hannah & Maggie starts all … Continue reading →

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The Sun Parade EP Review

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Julie Dworman

The other night my roommate walked in while I was sitting on my computer listening to music and asked, “Oh, is that Guster?” Nope. It’s The Sun Parade. The self-titled debut kicks off with the current single, “Need You By … Continue reading →

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Steven Page – Page One Album Review

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Julie Dworman

I’ve been looking forward to this album so much that I waited a week and a half after its release to listen to it. Steven Page has been my favorite songwriter for over a decade, and his departure from Barenaked … Continue reading →

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Bad Books @ T.T. the Bear’s Place, 22 October 2010

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Julie Dworman

I’ve been to over a hundred concerts in the past ten years, most of them distributed amongst the past three. I’d been looking forward to seeing Bad Books perform since I got wind of the project, and more concretely looking … Continue reading →

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Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band – Music Hall of Williamsburg, 10/19/10

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Julie Dworman

KEVIN DEVINE AND THE GODDAMN BAND After a long night of openers, Kevin finally hit the stage around 10:45. God this is so late for me! The night before the show, I tried to stay up late to practice for … Continue reading →

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“You Wouldn’t Have to Ask” by Bad Books

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Julie Dworman

I’m sitting in my room on an unexpected day off, enjoying a simple breakfast I just made (french vanilla coffee and homemade toast with cream cheese), reflecting on Kevin Devine’s current project, Bad Books. Bad Books is the child of … Continue reading →

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8/7/10 Barenaked Ladies, Ben Kweller, Angel Taylor in Boston, MA

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Julie Dworman

On Saturday August 7, 2010, I had the privilege of seeing my favorite band in concert. This was my 31st Barenaked Ladies concert, my 2nd Ben Kweller concert, and my first time seeing Angel Taylor. I went with my two … Continue reading →

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“Indecision” by Steven Page, thoughts and review

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Julie Dworman

I’m sitting down on my couch at my home in Paxton, Massachusetts. I’ve got the day week next two weeks off, and I’m enjoying a nice, lazy morning of being on the internet, listening to music, and drinking iced coffee. … Continue reading →

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