Q&A WITH ROYALE

The full transcription with the Royale folks

Q&A with Brig Dauber of Royale Boston

Tell me about this staff that you've hired.

They're amazing.

Girls and guys? Nice mix? Really cool?

Very open minded and very cool.

YOUNG TREMORS

VERY NICE, VERY NICE

GENRE | NEW GARAGE
VERDICT | YOU HEARD ME
RELEASE | 3.2.10
LABEL | TEENAGE HEART
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TED LEO AND THE PHARMACISTS

THE BRUTALIST BRICKS

JOANNA NEWSOM

HAVE ONE ON ME

It's hard to imagine the chrysalis that Joanna Newsom has emerged from. Actually, "wormhole" might be a more apt metaphor—not for her as much as her audience.

ROYALE

There's a new club in town

In Boston, a city devoid of a good superclub since Avalon closed in 2007, the opening of a new venue is worth celebrating.

South by Southwest

SXSW is arguably the most anticipated annual event for artists and labels from every nation and genre. From ambitious unknowns to cult classics, everyone will flock to Austin next week (March 17th-21st) to play for the toughest critics in the country. Sure, we're stoked to see Courtney Love slur her way through "Violet" (Hole is playing a few parties this year), but the New England talent on many a showcase, holding their own against Pitchfork favorites and chart toppers? That's what really intrigues us.

VARIOUS ARTISTS

DORM SESSIONS VOL. 7

GENRE | 18 FLAVORS
VERDICT | FINAL EXAM
RELEASE | 3.10.10
LABEL | HEAVY ROTATION
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LIARS

SISTERWORLD

GENRE | ART PUNK
VERDICT | HYPNOTIC
RELEASE | 3.9.10
LABEL | MUTE
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ROGUE WAVE

PERMALIGHT

GENRE | PHOLK ROCK
VERDICT | NICE ADDITION
RELEASE | 3.2.10
LABEL | BRUSHFIRE
ROGUEWAVEMUSIC.COM

HARVEY MILK

Slow and low, that is the tempo

Few bands are as cat-like as Harvey Milk. In the marketing/sales world, the group has essentially fallen off ledges and been run over by mail trucks, but has emerged with a loyal following,