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Josh Taylor takes a look at an overlooked album by an LA-based band, The Spies. Showing influences like Spoon and The Hold Steady, the quartet's infectious songs and burst of energy resulted in their satisfying sophomore album Televolution, which they released last year. With five years of playing together under their belts, it is no mystery why the The Spies’ sound is so tight and consistent. With the release of Televolution, this band should have no problem taking the Los Angeles music scene by storm and attracting a few A&R reps to their shows.

September has little value to me beyond the start of football. The weather manages to retain the worst aspects of summer (NYC is 95°F today) as our lifestyles adjust to more focused, goal-driven tasks. Nothing wrong with responsibility, but I’d much prefer to be doing work when it is bitter cold outside. Showing up to [...]