Caroline Polachek

The Spinoff’s songs of the month: October 2019

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The return of the original girl group babes, the twink Taylor Swift, and New Zealand’s most electrifying rap group are all part of our songs of the month.  International ‘Flowers’ by DJ Spoony (feat. The Sugababes) An orchestral-ish cover of a early-00’s garage hit? Sure, whatever. But put the Sugababes, and I mean the original … Read more

The Album Cycle: New releases reviewed from New Dawn, Sleater Kinney & a bunch of artists against Trump

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Every Friday, ‘The Album Cycle’ reviews a handful of new releases. ALBUM OF THE WEEK New Dawn – The Dying Light New Zealand’s ambient scene has remained in the shadows for the most part, but if New Dawn get the attention they deserve, it won’t for long. The Christchurch duo create ambient soundscapes that are … Read more