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Review: Aviary Ghost - Memory is a Hallway

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August 7, 2008 by Matthew Montgomery

Aviary Ghost - Memory is a HallwayAviary Ghost
Memory is a Hallway
Self-released, 2008
Aviary Ghost - “Somewhere Else” | download

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There are times that self-releasing an album can be the best option for a band, especially given the many instances of hot-air blowing by music industry personnel — and it’s not just major labels that have been known to play the game in miscreant ways. Sometimes, though, artists just don’t want to deal with the hassle of marketing their release, preferring to just put the music out for public consumption.

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Spotlight: The Grizzly Owls

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January 20, 2008 by Matthew Montgomery

The Grizzly Owls The Grizzly Owls perform a bizarre sort of alt-country: it’s certainly an interesting musical perspective, but it’s one that’s often hard to really latch on to. Regardless, this married couple forges ahead, and they end up creating some interesting music. Mind you, it’s not some groundbreaking release they’ve put together with By Night On My Bed, but this is definitely a worthwhile listen. The Grizzly Owls self-released this album on November 13, 2007.

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