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Atlas Sound’s “Quick Canal,” featuring Lætitia Sadier

Atlas Sound's Bradford Cox. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
I was poking around earlier today, and stumbled upon a bootleg live recording of Atlas Sound's beautifully etheric "Quick Canal," taken from their performance at Desert Daze last fall. Because the influential avant-pop pioneers Stereolab were also performing the same day, frontwoman Lætitia Sadier was on hand to lend vocals to their live rendition, just …

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Peter Murphy and David J celebrate Bauhaus’ Ruby Anniversary @ the Novo on 02.28.19

Peter Murphy & David J celebrate Bauhaus' 40th anniversary @ the Novo on 02.28.19.
I was on the fence about this one. I almost skipped it. I've seen Peter Murphy a number of times. He's never been bad. But he can be great. He also has off nights. Seen a few of those too. I've also been fortunate enough to catch Bauhaus for the last few reunions, as well …

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Yes’ “It Can Happen”

Yes' 1983 album "90125," featuring the top ten single "It Can Happen."
English rock band Yes are practically legends in the progressive rock genre.  They've been around since the late '60s, released 21 albums, featuring some of the coolest cover art by Roger Dean, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.This morning's focus is on Yes' reinvention during the early-mid '80's, when the …

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