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Harris Gate, Elephants of Style
Harris Gate by LA-based Elephants of Style is a no frills, Lou Reed-esque quirky rock song. While that description may not sound like the go-to genre for many listeners of the modern day, it does encompass a style of music that appeals to those of us who enjoy a bit…
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EP 2, Two Moons Under
To put it plain terms, EP 2 by Two Moons Under is an epic explosion of emotion and creativity. Through the use of gripping effects, instrumental experimentation, and raw lyricism, Jamie Green, the solo artist behind the music, takes us deep into his psyche and personal experience in a way…
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The Changing Tide Album, Hello London
The recently released The Changing Tide album by Buffalo-based Hello London will make anyone with a love of 2000s emo grin with content. Listening to this complete 10-track LP is like being transported to another space and time when bands like Saves the Day, Motion City Soundtrack, and Say Anything…
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Green Tide, Second Ascension
Green Tide by Second Ascension is a nine-minute epic psych rock joy ride. While that in itself should be enough to draw you in for a listen, allow me to elaborate on some of the notable elements of the song that make this music stand out. At nearly 9 minutes,…
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Sense of You, Duel Native
Described as a maker of “melody-driven songs that ring melancholy and hopeful all at once”, Melbourne’s DUEL NATIVE is an artist with broad appeal. His music brings together sounds of folk, indie rock, and chamber pop and mixes them into an ear-pleasing experience. In his latest track, “Sense of You”,…
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Cash is King EP, AMBER
Amber’s Cash is King EP is music that scratches the classic rock and roll itch with gritty guitar effects, an expressive rhythm section, and pure and easily accessible vocal melodies. If you’re looking for a way to take a trip back to the days when bands like Cream, Led Zeppelin,…
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Summer, Couchboy
Summer, the album by Massachusetts-based Couchboy, is a full album in its truest sense and a nostalgia-laden ode to many of our favorite periods of rock and roll. Fans who grew up in the 70s, 80s, and 90s are likely to recognize the influence of a handful of the greats…
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Love Spam Caller, Suite Sensations
The music of Suite Sensations provides a genre-defying sliver of auditory joy. On their latest track “Love Spam Caller,” the artist hones in on a sound that is a little playful, a touch sentimental, and super crisp and clean. Driven by jazzy piano chords, synth flourishes, and cleanly picked guitar…
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Barefoot, Swallowtail and the Kaleidoscope
Community is one of the first words that comes to mind when listening to the latest track “Barefoot” from Swallowtail and the Kaleidoscope. Though led by a clear and singular vocalist, the song is defined by a community of musicians that fill the backdrop with the pluckings, strummings, and thwackings…
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Following, Danny Arcane
“Following” by Danny Arcane is an incisive slice of commentary around today’s social media landscape and the demands it creates of artists, often to no avail. Through Blur-inspired guitars and Weezer-esque vocal melodies, Arcane effectively makes his point while also creating a fun and cathartic musical experience. Sonically, the song…
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