The Mr. David and Frances England albums were unlike anything else I'd heard this year, and stood out as much for their unique style (Mr. David's soundscapes and England's lo-fi rock stories) as for their enjoyment.

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It's made for a wide variety of covers everything from lo-fi pop songs to shrieking noise-rock.

NPR: Deerhoof Gets 'Fresh Born' At CMJ

Filtering classic rock and pop hooks through a willfully lo-fi aesthetic a la Pavement or Guided by Voices, Philadelphia's Dr. Dog sounds both timeless and immediate.

NPR: Dr. Dog: Classic Rock and Pop Made Simple

Filtering classic rock and pop hooks through a willfully lo-fi aesthetic a la Pavement or Guided by Voices, Philadelphia's Dr. Dog sounds both timeless and immediate, as only the best music can.

NPR: Dr. Dog: Timeless and Immediate