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"New York buzz, California sunshine, punk thrill. Innocent, warm, upbeat and infectious melodies that buzz in beautiful agitation," says UK site Drunken Werewolf in its review of the new EP by Shining Mirrors, out Nov. 3rd.
Stephen Doster earns 3-1/2 stars from Austin Monthly
ALBUM REVIEW
"Drawing from his relationships with Texas legends — Townes Van Zandt and comedian Bill Hicks — he writes personally about lost friends," says Austin Monthly in its review of Stephen Doster's just-released new album, adding, "Ultimately New Black Suit is an extended eulogy filled with an appreciation for life."
Doster's "New Black Suit" praised by Austin American-Statesman
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Kind words from Peter Blackstock in the Austin American-Statesman about the just-released new album from Stephen Doster: "Doster’s revelatory 2014 album Arizona was his first release in 18 years, but its success inspired him to reconvene quickly. The results are similarly wondrous." New Black Suit is available now via Atticus Records.
Austin Chronicle publishes rave review of Doster's "New Black Suit" today.
ALBUM REVIEW
“Stephen Doster’s 2014 LP, Arizona, struck like lightning. New Black Suit maintains the momentum, sharpening his keen studio ear for perfect, driving melodies in the key of reflection,” says the Austin Chronicle in its rave review today.
"A driving, full-on pop masterpiece." Popdose reviews new Mark Bryan LP.
ALBUM REVIEW
"The album’s lead-single, 'Forgetting About Me' has a swirling keyboard that reminds me of Cheap Trick’s 'Surrender,' a driving, full-on pop masterpiece," says Popdose in its rave review of Mark Bryan's Songs of the Fortnight, out Aug. 11 via Chucktown Music Group.
"Gospel" gets a rave from Popmatters!
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"One of the best albums from this reliably satisfying outfit. 8/10." - PopMatters on The Gospel According To John by the black watch, out now.