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St. Lucia // On an On // Savoir Adore

April 17, 2013

Afterhours @ Northeastern University

Boston, MA

Photos by Jenna Ross

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NEW MUSIC: Twin Atlantic - “Free (The Stratos Spaced Out Remix)”

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Tonight Alive - "Listening"

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STREAM ALL TIME LOW "DON'T PANIC"

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NEW LYRIC VID: Cher Lloyd feat. Becky G - "Oath"

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Olly Murs feat. Chiddy Bang - "Heart Skips A Beat"

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All Time Low Show Their "True Colors"

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There's still a lot more Warped photos left to show you guys...

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NEW LIVE: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls on Conan

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: One Direction - "Live While We're Young"

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Album Review: Lowtalker

The Marathon EP - Lowtalker

Release Date: September 17, 2012

Record Label: No Sleep Records

     Lowtalker, the new band featuring members of Misery Signals, Living with Lions, and Comeback Kid, are entering September with a bang. With the release of their new EP, entitled Marathon, on September 17th, Lowtalker have left nothing on the chopping block with this new release. Taking a more rock influence in comparison to their previous projects Lowtalker is filled with raw guitar sounds, thick strummed chord progressions, and a knowledge of song structure only years of touring and writing could bring.

     The three-piece project begins with “Tension,” a track that brings together two dueling lead guitar parts, a hard-hitting punk drum part, and bass as the main chordal movement. As the chorus kicks in, it is readily apparent Lowtalker has brought back the classic punk mentality that has been lost so recently, make music you love with your friends and everything else will work itself out. Building textures and then shortly later stripping them away Lowtalker have created a vibe and a sound that drives people to keep listening from track to track. “Like Minnows,” the second track, is a straightforward rock tune with its own flare of style. With two perfectly designed guitar parts to introduce us to the Lowtalker sound. Built on the philosophy of making music with your friends and everything else will work itself out Lowtalker brings together raw imperfect vocals, good vibes and nothing but honest music. 

     As a fan of all the bands previous projects, as well as their 2008 release I have been anxiously awaiting the release of the Marathon EP. A description of what this band has been, a marathon of writing and touring, hindered by the bands expansive locations and extensive commitments in other projects, to finally hear Marathon is a privilege and a relief.

Album Rating: 4/5 - a unique and beautiful release from Lowtalker that leaves the listener wanting just a taste more.

Recommended Tracks:

“Prescriptions”

"Chances"

Track Listing:

Tension

Like Minnows

Prescriptions

Barstow

The Weight of An Anvil

Chances

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NEW LYRIC VID: All Time Low - "Somewhere In Neverland"

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Tonight Alive Shoot New Music Video w/ Benji Madden

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NEW MUSIC: Carly Rae Jepsen - "Tonight I'm Getting Over You"

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NEW LIVE: Joe Kirkland (Artist Vs Poet) - "Gives You Hell"

Performed on The Voice Season 3

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NEW PROMO: The Voice Season 3

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NEW MUSIC: The Maine

The track is off their upcoming B-sides album, Good Love, out September 11.