After so many nights spent at pop shows, with wild productions and manicured sounds, there’s something fresh in a smaller set, where the rawness of music as an art form is the main focus.
Philadelphia band Hop Along, fronted by vocalist Frances Quinlan, has perfected that art form. On their latest record, Bark Your Head Off, Dog, the band showcases a seamless blend of folk-rock and punk attitude, with hints of pop... read more
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