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Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Mirror Traffic
Matador
Pavement fans know that Stephen Malkmus cranks out soulful and incisive alt-rock songs the way that most of us bitch about our problems—loudly, passionately and often. His solo work with the Jicks has sometimes hinted at his former band—2008’s “Baltimore” might be the best stretch of Pavement since “Cut Your Hair”—but now that he’s got the much-hyped reunion out of his system, Mirror Traffic has the feeling of a creative breakthrough. Produced by Beck, there’s a stirring intimacy to the unplugged “No One Is (As I Are Be)” and the Rhodes keyboard melodies of “Asking Price,” while songs like “Tune Grief” and “Spazz” harness a retro-garage sound that gives Malkmus free rein to flex his vocal chops. The standout by far is “Brain Gallop”—a loping, summery guitar romp that would be right at home on a ‘70s beach transistor radio.
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Golden Bloom stopped by Relix to perform a tune from their latest EP No Day Like Today.
The Chapin Sisters "Crying in the Rain"
The Chapin Sisters share an tune from their new album A Date With the Everly Brothers.
Night Moves "Country Queens"
Minneapolis-based Night Moves share a song from their record, Colored Emotions, live at Relix.
The Giving Tree Band "Brown Eyed Women"
The Giving Tree Band enjoy a spring day on the Relix rooftop, while performing a classic Grateful Dead tune.
Hayden "Blurry Nights"
Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden performs a duet with his sister-in-law Lou Canon. The song appears on Us Alone his first record on Broken Social Scene’s Arts & Crafts Productions.
The Milk Carton Kids "Hope of a Lifetime"
The Milk Carton Kids share the first song from their new album, The Ash & Clay.
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Ron Sexsmith "Nowhere To Go"
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Bones October 11, 2011, 11:25:03