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The Growlers &bull; <i>Natural Affair</i>

The Growlers • Natural Affair

You might expect rowdy blues, or thrash-worthy hardcore from the name, but this is some very creative indie rock, using your standard ingredients yet somehow wringing out a distinctive texture and taste.

Born Ruffians &bull; <i>SQUEEZE</i>

Born Ruffians • SQUEEZE

The second release in less than a year from this outfit continues along the same path, which is to say meticulously crafted indie guitar mini-symphonies.

Born Ruffians &bull; <i>JUICE</i>

Born Ruffians • JUICE

Nailing the indie guitar sound is one thing, but Born Ruffians have become so adept at it that it’s more like lathering it in epoxy, then bolting it down, and adding some rivets for good measure.