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2015-05-15
Kate Pierson kicks off 2015 with her first solo release, Guitars and Microphones, a change in direction for the former vocalist and instrumentalist of The B-52s. This pop album contains much more than its title suggests, using a blend of acoustic and electric instruments paired with electronic beats and synths. Pierson’s powerful voice and odd choice of lyrics carry the tune through 10 retro tunes, seemingly influenced by 70s and 80s pop. Pierson is joined by australian singer Sia as a contributing vocalist, songwriter, and executive producer, along with Nick Valensi of The Strokes as a contributing instrumentalist and songwriter.
review by Ben
UMPHREY'S MCGEE
The Bottom Half
BLACK 47
Bankers and Gangsters
THE BURNING OF ROME
(Selections from the forthcoming album) With Us
PHOENIX
It's Never Been Like That
THE STEREOFIDELICS
You Are Having a Wonderful Time
DAWN GOLDEN
Still Life
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