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In Jasper No. 3, Vol. 4: Young Bands on the Brink — Death of Paris

“In a music scene largely characterized by indie rock bands playing on the fringes of mainstream interest, Death of Paris sticks out a bit like a sore thumb. And it’s not because they are corporate or moneyed—if anything, the group … Continue reading

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In Jasper Vol. 3, No. 3: Young Bands on the Brink — Stagbriar

“There are certain assumptions you are going to make about a band that calls its first album Quasi-Hymns, Murder-Ballads, and Tales of How the Hero Died, but perhaps the most accurate one for Stagbriar, an indie folk-rock band led by … Continue reading

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In Jasper Vol. 3, No. 3: Record Review – Youth Model’s All New Scars LP

“This pop-rock turn from longtime drummer Matt Holmes comes across as an impressive studio collaboration, with Holmes taking songwriting and composition duties but allowing Archer Avenue producer Kenny McWilliams to track bass, guitars, keys, and backing vocals to elegantly flesh … Continue reading

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