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Derringer Discoveries: A Music Adventure Podcast
The Music and Planet Project is overjoyed to have had the support of Derringer Discoveries: A Music Adventure Podcast for this year’s Conserving Our Future Fundraiser. A podcast that takes listeners through the stories of artists both established and emerging from all corners of the globe, Derringer Discoveries is an…
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Roadkill Love Story, Side Hustle Prophets
Not many songs embody the Halloween spirit in the distinct and creative way that Side Hustle Prophets do in their latest single “Roadkill Love Story”. Telling a tale of a young woman building a lover out of roadkill body parts, the song gives reimagined life to objects in just the…
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This Is Me Walkin’ Out (Reimagined), Bernice Marsala
When the Narrative Changes An artist taking a second swing at their own work is always a gamble, but Bernice Marsala’s “This Is Me Walkin’ Out (Reimagined)” proves it was a decision worth making. Originally rooted in the folk/singer-songwriter realm, this new version keeps the same defiant lyrics but musically…
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Tough Kid, Adam Kyle
The Sound of a Façade Cracking Don’t let the delicate acoustic intro fool you; Adam Kyle’s “Tough Kid” is both fierce and calm. The track begins with the gentle, reflective spirit of indie-folk, but it’s a unexpected sonic misdirection. Kyle, a singer-songwriter dealing in the tension between control and chaos,…
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Sugarcoating, TANYA
How Does Something So Sweet Sound So Sharp? TANYA is an independent alt-pop producer whose reputation rests on crafting unfiltered music from a place of introspection, but her latest single, “Sugarcoating,” presents a fascinating, almost deceptive layer of polish. On the surface, this track is a mesmerising wash of sound…
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Dynamics In The Morning, When In May
When In May’s Dynamics In The Morning EP ties together a unique blend of genres, from 80s rock to indietronica to orchestral in the creation of a highly unique sound. The EP wanders through a set of disparate music styles while still centering itself around common instrumentations, effects, and lyrical…
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Walking in the Clouds, Tyler Stone
The relationship of lyrics to music in a song can vary widely depending on the intentions of the artist. In some cases, the lyrics match the mood of the music, while in others the lyrical content directly clashes with the style (think brooding lyrics set to a happy melody, for…
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Getting Old Is Killing Me, Steve Schmitt
Knee pain. Hearing loss. Blood pressure monitoring. Carpal tunnel. Okay you get it – we’re talking about getting old. But we’re also talking about some of the lyrics in Steve Schmitt’s romp “Getting Old Is Killing Me”, a humorous 12 bar blues boogie with a theme that is relatable for,…
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Hide Away, The Communal Well
Hide Away by The Communal Well is the type of charming folk song that’s hard to find in today’s music landscape. Blending a unique brand of whimsical folk with just a touch of rock and roll, the artist has left us with a delightful bluegrassy tune that is easy to…
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The Keeper, Aerhart
When Up and Comers reviewed Aerhart’s debut album Wallflower, we touched on the diversity of genres blended into a cohesive and accessible sound. Now, in a second album, The Keeper, the artist is still bending genres, but she’s also finding moments to hone in on a more defined sound. In…
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