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Rave's Faves

Rave’s Fave: The Struts – Where Did She Go

As of late, a few bands have been adding some edge and energy to what has been a light and pop feel to American “alternative” radio. One of…
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09-21-15

Rave’s Fave: The Strypes – A Good Night’s Sleep and a Cab Fare Home

Two years ago, The Strypes were one of the hottest new bands emerging from the UK. They were amazing live and released their stellar debut…
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09-17-15

Rave’s Fave: Crocodiles – Do The Void

How many times does a fine album drop, only to not to receive its due love? Here’s one: Crocodiles have always been a consistently strong band,…
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08-25-15

Rave’s Fave: Blossoms – Blown Rose

Unlike many Brit bands who become part of the powerful UK hype infrastructure, the Manchester band Blossoms is building a truly organic…
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08-11-15

Bruce Rave Interviews Bohicas

Interview by Bruce Rave Back at The Great Escape in May, Bruce Rave sat down with The Bohicas from London. If you like guitar hooks, this band…
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06-15-15

Rave’s Fave: Alabama Shakes – Miss You

Is there anyone on a modern stage among newer artists that sings with more soul than Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes? That would be hard to…
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06-10-15

Rave’s Fave: The Strypes – Scumbag City

Two years ago, I got to see and interview The Strypes for the first time at The Great Escape. In their mid-teens at the time, they were…
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06-05-15

Interview with Blossoms

Blossoms were highly recommended to Bruce Rave by leading BBC tastemaker Steve Lamacq. After seeing the band at SXSW and knowing they’d be at…
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06-05-15

Interview with Catfish and the Bottlemen

Bruce Rave chilled with Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Van McCann for a second time during South By Southwest this year. Lots had happened since…
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04-22-15

Rave’s Fave: FFS – Piss Off

What do you get when you mix Franz Ferdinand with Sparks (FFS)? You get something that makes a whole lot of sense. Franz leader Alex Kapranos…
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04-15-15

Interview with Hippo Campus

Interview by Bruce Rave B3SCI was the vehicle that introduced me to these talented dudes. Lead singer Jake (“The Turntan”) wrote to me in…
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04-09-15

Rave’s Fave: Gateway Drugs – Fridays Are For Suckers

Great name for a band, right? Three of the four Gateway Drugs peeps include Gabe, Noa, and Liv, the two sons and a daughter of bassist Prescott…
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03-11-15