NOW Magazine Online Edition

critics' picks thursday
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Tim Perlich	Elliott Brood Horseshoe � Death country banjo bangers rock the suitcase. Holla!	Josh Martinez Reverb � Rhyme ripper stakes his claim on VanCity hiphop supremacy.	Hugh Cornwell Lee's Palace � Much better than the Stranglers repertory group.	Holy Fuck Reverb � Anything can happen with this school science project gone right	Backyard Babies FunHaus � They're drunken Swedes who rock. What more do you need?
Benjamin Boles	Sylvie Reverb � Ex Despistado bassist leads driving rockers.	AMPOP El Mocambo � Icelandic moody, atmospheric pop.	The Straits Kathedral � Art rock-damaged melodic guitar pop.	Holy Fuck Reverb � Reverb � Electronic weirdness made with strange devices.	Les Six Club 279 � Catchy new-wave-influenced guitar pop.
Michael Hollett	Jeen O'Brien Clinton's � Former Lilith frontwoman's great vocals propel smart songs.	Josh Martinez Reverb � Edgy hiphop that works live and isn't afraid to crack a smile.	The Most Serene Republic Reverb � Epic and majestic with plenty of beats.	Holy Fuck Reverb � More dance madness fuels loop-laden electronica.	Shout Out Out Out Out Horseshoe � All bass and beats, with robo vocals.
Sarah Liss	Elliott Brood Horseshoe � Get yer twang on with a rickety, rambunctious gothic country hoedown.	Josh Martinez Reverb � West Coast hiphop hotshot on the verge of blowing up.	The Most Serene Republic Reverb � Newest shimmery gem in Arts & Crafts' crown.	Holy Fuck Reverb � Brian Borcherdt and his live loop-lovin' posse go electronically apeshit.	The Old Soul Reverb � Harmony-happy hooligans pay tribute to the last 50 years of pop.