The article from daily.bandcamp.com highlights the cultural significance of the debut album “Wild Guess” by Burlington, Vermont-based band Robber Robber. In an era characterized by rapid societal changes and fragmented cultural landscapes, the music offers a raw reflection of contemporary American life, which feels increasingly disjointed and surreal. The band’s sound—an amalgamation of garage-punk and post-punk influences—mirrors the uncertainty of the times while also grounding itself in the vibrant DIY scene of Vermont. With both abrasive elements and dreamlike atmospherics, “Wild Guess” encapsulates a sense of inscrutability, embodying the collective feelings of confusion and lack of direction prevalent among today’s youth. This connection to Vermont not only enriches the album’s identity but also roots it in a place that has fostered such artistic explorations.
Shawn Mullins Returns with Soul’s Core Revival & Live Brattleboro Show at Stone Church
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins comes to Brattleboro’s Stone Church on Wednesday, October 8, for a special evening of acoustic storytelling and Americana songcraft. Best known for his 1998 breakout hit “Lullaby” and the AAA chart-topper “Beautiful Wreck,” Mullins has built a career weaving intimate folk ballads with widescreen Americana. He’s also co-written hits like Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” and appeared in supergroup The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge. In recent years, Mullins revisited his breakthrough album with the Soul’s Core Revival, offering new solo and full-band interpretations of the songs that defined his career. Opening the night is...
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