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Based on this description, you'll know if you're going to love the new single from Vudu Sister or not. According to the press release, "Magic Powers," the latest from the Providence band, is a "... gothic horror ballad and obsessive love song devoted to goddesses, witches, and matriarchs." It's inspired by Mazzy Star and Romantic classical music. If you're still reading, you're going to love this one. It's heavy on strings with cello and violin, and if you've ever had anything close to a goth phase, this one is for you. Even if you haven't, "Magic Powers" is a great enough song to appeal to anyone with an open mind towards new sounds. It's an unusual and different song, but it has roots in enough classic genres to be oddly mainstream, as well. Keith J.G. McCurdy (vocals/guitars) says of the band's latest single: "I wanted to write a song about falling desperately and painfully for an intoxicating, domineering ma...

A pretty solid week this week: Co-Albums of the Week : Artist : Kaia Kater Album : Nine Pin Quick Description : Latest album from the Canadian folkie. Why You Should Listen : Kaia Kater has been good so far, but this is a big step forward. Overall Thoughts : I liked her previous album, Sorrow Bound , and I did end up continuing to spend time with it and enjoyed it. Nine Pin , as a comparison, feels like a significant step forward both in terms of songwriting and in sound. The album really grabbed me from the start and it's the rare album that, once I finished it, I just wanted to fire it up again immediately. If you like folk music in any form, this is a must-listen, but I'll go as far as to say this might be one of my favorites in this space since Leyla McCalla's a couple years ago. Just absolutely brilliant. Recommendation : A must listen for everyone. Artist : Adia Victoria Album : Beyond the Bloodhounds Quick Description : Blog favorite finally has an ...