JunkMedia http://www.junkmedia.org Coverage of the best in independent music: interviews, album reviews and free MP3 downloads every week! en-us Teacher's Pet | Teacher's Pet http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2367 A shoulda-been garage punk classic from the late 70's gets a welcome reissue. The Gutter Twins @ The Avalon, Hollywood, CA | April 2, 2008 http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2365 Despite a blistering set, The Gutter Twins leave a bad taste in the mouths of their hometown crowd. A Faulty Chromosome | As An Ex-Anorexic's Six Sicks Exit http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2366 Hazy, driving monotony is not necessarily a bad thing. Peter Morén @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY | April 21, 2008 http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2363 Morén's live performance brings out the previously hidden charms in his solo album. Retribution Gospel Choir | Retribution Gospel Choir http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2364 Low's Alan Sparhawk's goes all grumpy old man on our asses and, with a few exceptions, fails to deliver any notable songs. J. Spaceman / Sun City Girls | Mister Lonely: Music From A Film By Harmony Korine http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2361 Peculiar film, winning soundtrack. Kelley Stolz | Circular Sounds http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2362 Stolz sometimes leans too heavily on his influences, but wins when he channels them into his own sound. Cinematic Orchestra @ Jazz Standard, New York, NY | April 22, 2008 http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2360 Cinematic Orchestra create soundscapes that stimulate the imagination without forcing them down the throat. The Raveonettes : Lust Lust Lust http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2359 Are the Raveonettes a one trick pony? Hell, no! Experimental Noise Pop Pioneers. http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2358 "We don't set out to please people, we set out to please ourselves." Peter Moren : The Last Tycoon http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2357 Peter (of Peter, Bjorn and John fame) shows a slower, less immediately addicting side to his music. The Avett Brothers @ Neumo's, Seattle, WA | April 9. 2008 http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2356 Riotous North Carolinians The Brothers Avett succeed at knocking a rowdy Seattle crowd on their collective ass by the second song. Autechre @ Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR | April 6, 2008 http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2355 Autechre streamline and remix themselves for a devastating performance. Fire on Fire : Five Song EP http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2354 Rustic yet immediate, Fire on Fire are a rambling and joyous breath of fresh air on Gira's Young God imprint. The Teenage Prayers : Everyone Thinks You're The Best http://www.junkmedia.org/index.php?i=2351 The Adams brothers utilize contrast and a range of styles to keep things exciting.