Picks of the Week

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
This week’s picks include Celtic music by way of Cape Bretton, a Bristol-bred mix of rock and dub, and a musical bridge to Brooklyn. Read our full reviews here.

Brooklyn Rider, Dominant Curve (In A Circle)
--picked by John Schaefer

Malachai, Ugly Side of Love (Domino)
--picked by Joel Meyer

The Cottars, Feast (Rounder)
--picked by Brian Wise

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