Diamond Youth: Seperator
Diamond Youth is a rock group out of from Baltimore, Maryland with members from Chicago, Illinois and Richmond, Virginia. The band started off by dropping a few EP’s in 2011, notably DMND, Don’t Lose Your Cool and a few releases between up to their first LP this past year, Nothing Matters. If you like today’s […]
4m May 14, 2016
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Jinn Grin: The Answer
What’s the point of going solo? A musical polymath versed in jazz studies and Madlib beats, Doug Stuart has spent the last several years etched deep into the grooves of some of the Bay Area’s funkiest ensembles, playing bass for The California Honeydrops, Bells Atlas, hundreds of jazz combos, session work, and most recently as […]
3m May 13, 2016
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Splitting Image: Icon Alive
Reno, Nevada punk stalwarts SPLITTING IMAGE released their newest four track EP a year ago this past March, a solid effort anchored by the beautifully urgent track that also shares the name of the EP, Icon Alive. As I’m arriving in the area today from Southern California for a bit of a respite, I thought […]
6m May 12, 2016
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Trails and Ways: My Things
After a line-up change, Oakland-based Trails and Ways return with their new single My Things which we’re pleased to be able to bring you as today’s Dose. It’s the first single from their as-yet unnamed new album, to be released later in the summer. Keith from the band writes: “Right after we toured Brazil last […]
3m May 11, 2016
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Sick/Sea: Mermaid
McAllen Texas band SICK/SEA is an indie/rock/jazz trio fronted by singer Audrey Scott with instrumentation by Johnny Garza and Cameron Scott. Its nice to stumble across a great band close to where a few grandparents were married and a few relatives lived and taught some time ages ago in the 20s-60s in Hidalgo Co. The […]
3m May 10, 2016
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Amaroun: The Fear
Alt-folk singer-songwriter Amaroun has announced the upcoming release of her second single The Fear. The emerging artist’s latest effort follows her extremely successful debut single Bedbugs, with her exquisite voice and distinctive sound attracting extensive press coverage including a place in Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist. With nods to the likes of Beck, Eels and Sharon […]
4m May 09, 2016
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Pinkunoizu: Tin Can Valley
Pinkunoizu is a four-piece rock band from Copenhagen, Denmark although also currently lists their hometown with Berlin, the group having formed later in the year 2009. Today’s stunning featured instrumental track, Tin Can Valley, comes from the EP ‘Second Amendment’, released three years back, 06.05.13 on Full Time Hobby. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | SOUNDCLOUD
7m May 08, 2016
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Erath: Ráno
ERATH are a post-rock and metal band from the Jizera mountains of the Czech republic, specifically Jablonec nad Nisou in Bohemia. This is reportedly quite a forested region which the band draws inspiration from for their multi-facted sound. The three-piece rock band currently has one excellent EP out which was recorded, mixed and mastered in […]
3m May 07, 2016
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Joy Atlas: Drop Your Sword
Just twelve months after the four-piece burst onto the UK music scene with their acclaimed debut single Dismount, neon-lit geometric pop purveyors Joy Atlas are set to release their third single Drop Your Sword, their most vital and distinctive song to date. Over the past twelve months Joy Atlas have been winning over an army […]
3m May 06, 2016
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Rookin: After Dark
The soul-stirring indie folk sounds of Brooklyn’s ROOKIN were first captured and placed on the self produced EP entitled Stonewall, released two short years ago in July of 2014. The band is lead by Adam Horn and Ben Naddaff-Hafrey who more recently put out a slightly longer seven-track release called the Lookout EP in September […]
3m May 05, 2016
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Matt Bennett : Fisher King
Matt Bennett is best-known as a comedic actor who co-starred on the Nickelodeon series “Victorious,” which aired on the network for four years and continues in re-runs. Bennett is also a musician and songwriter whose debut album Terminal Cases is scheduled for release on June 10th. Produced by Jim Greer (Foster The People), Terminal Cases […]
3m May 04, 2016
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Slippertails: I Will Peel You Open
I Will Peel You Open is one of the singles from Slippertails’ album, There’s A Disturbing Trend, available in digital formats via Fleeting Youth Records and via vinyl from Big Tomato Records as of this past year. The visceral single featured here today looks to have originally released in 2014, a beautiful sludge-filled dive into […]
3m May 03, 2016
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Sad Blood: Heavy Petting Zoo
Sad Blood have a new EP coming out on the 6th May, here is a track from it as today’s Dose. London, UK pun-loving, emo, power-pop band Sad Blood were formed by drummer Daniel Goldberg and guitarist, vocalist and songwriter George Phillips in the Summer of 2014. Described by promoters Vested Interest as “saccharine sweet […]
2m May 02, 2016
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Psycho Comedy: One
Liverpool psychedelic quintet Psycho Comedy have announced the release of their debut single One. Following in the footsteps of the likes of The Vryll Society, Her’s and Trudy, the five-piece are the latest act to emerge from Merseyside’s burgeoning music scene with debut release One conveying a heavily anarchist feel. With influences ranging from Pink […]
6m May 01, 2016
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Unique comme tout le monde: Le voilier en papier mâché
Coming together to make music in 2012, inspired three-piece Unique comme tout le monde [Unique like everyone else], make stripped down and exciting indie-folk flavored music in the Laurentides region of Quebec. The beautiful track featured here today, Le voilier en papier mâché [The Paper Mache Sailboat] comes from what appears to be their self-titled […]
3m Apr 30, 2016
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Leitbur: Solid Ground
L.A. duo Leitbur have released the second single release from their upcoming LP, Antique Travelers, out May 6th. and it is today’s Dose. Leitbur is an unsigned synthpop boy/girl duo Jarad & Sam. Solid Ground is about an event that happened years ago in Jaron’s life. With no cell phone, on his way from Seattle […]
4m Apr 29, 2016
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The Van T’s: 35mm
Glasgow Scotland’s THE VAN T’s have returned with their excellent surf-rock stylings via the new EP “A Coming of Age”, the stunning sound first showcased via their 2015 EP Laguna Babe. Starting their songwriting career at seventeen, twin sisters Hannah (guitar, vocals) and Chloe Van Thompson (guitar, vocals) decided to start a band shortly after […]
4m Apr 28, 2016
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Boudoir Noir: Wild Valentine
“Boudoir Noir, formerly known as Maria Rose & The Swiss Kicks, is from Flint, Michigan. They have opened up for ZZ Ward and Daphne Willis, as well as played with producer/performer Tunde Olaniran (Jr. Jr., Flint Eastwood), who helped produce some of their upcoming debut EP, Endless Dawn. The band has been featured on Ann […]
4m Apr 27, 2016
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Plastic Flowers: Fog Song
Plastic Flowers is a dream pop band from London, UK, formed in late 2011 by multi-instrumentalist George Samaras. During his college years in Thessaloniki he begun recording under the name Plastic Flowers and quickly released a series of EP’s and singles that received praise for their lo-fi feeling and warmth. The hazy atmosphere created with […]
3m Apr 26, 2016
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Lisbon: Shark
After recently selling out a monster 22-night headline tour, Newcastle four-piece Lisbon announce details of their new single Shark, out 27th May. The track, released via Think Tank? Records, is the follow-up to their hugely successful previous single Vice which earned support from Annie Mac on Radio 1. Produced by Dan Austin (Doves, Pixies), Shark […]
3m Apr 25, 2016
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Daily Misconceptions: Insomnia Trap (Mr. Herbert Quain ‘Pale Sky Reconstitution’)
Daily Misconceptions is João Santos, namely his electronic musical project based out of Lisboa, Portugal focusing on homemade electronic beats, glitchy pop like melodies, lo-fi singing and expanded cinema as a live canvas. Since the beginning Daily Misconceptions has counted with the support of illustrators, designers, musicians and visual artists who participate with their skills […]
8m Apr 24, 2016
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Mr Moustache: Menthol Masturbation
The three song Menthol EP was released on February 14th of this year, a nice dose of punk rock out of Bordeaux France for this fine Saturday, reminding me of a few classic SF bay area bands of old. The EP, which was issued as a free download, was put out by DV’s records out […]
3m Apr 23, 2016
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Fairchild: Neighbourhoods
Aussies stranded in Manchester, FAIRCHILD have returned in denim-clad vengeance with their fresh single Neighbourhoods – a gristly, trailblazing throwback to 1980s new wave and dance-rock. The track was produced by friend and collaborator Catherine Marks (Foals, The Killers, Wolf Alice), who facilitated the band in throwing caution to the wind and letting their freak […]
4m Apr 22, 2016
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Massage: Breaking Up
Los Angeles indie rock band MASSAGE released their promising four song debut via the “Lydia EP” this past February 16th. Today’s feature “Breaking Up” is the lead-off track, an exceptional song bookending the songs along with our other favorite and the EP’s namesake, “Lydia“. Massage is: Andrew Romanom, Alex Naidus, Michael Felix, David Rager, Gabi […]
3m Apr 21, 2016
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ETCHES: Love is
Liverpool quintet ETCHES have announced the release of their brand new single Love Is. Immediately accessible, and yet never predictable, the Merseyside outfit’s latest effort reveals a band at the top of their creative game, crafting emotionally captivating music that speaks directly to the listener. With nods to the likes of Interpol, Torches and Tears […]
4m Apr 20, 2016
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Pierce: If I Were You (feat. Thompson)
Seattle singer-songwriter Pierce has teamed up with Billy Thompson (also supplying vocals) for the excellent track ‘If I Were You‘ taken from his newest three-track EP ‘Real Faker‘. The EP was released this past year on Sept 11 and was recorded in Seattle and mixed out in Nashville. Cover Art is by Michael Ahmann More […]
3m Apr 19, 2016
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Kassassin Street: Hand in My Pocket
Kassassin Street release their first single of 2016, the politically charged ‘Hand in My Pocket’, out 8th April. Following on from the acclaimed singles ‘To Be Young’ and ‘Radio Silence’ Portsmouth 5-piece Kassassin Street unveil their politically charged first single of 2016, ‘Hand in My Pocket’- three minutes and fifteen seconds of punchy psych-pop ruminating […]
3m Apr 18, 2016
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Smile and Sway: You’re Still Here
Smile and Sway is Steven Riter from Buffalo, New York. This track You’re Still Here was released on March 11, 2016 BandCamp
5m Apr 17, 2016
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Frontwards: Speechless
Leeds, UK label Sad Sack Records released a 10-track compilation [‘I Was a Teenage Sadsack’] last June 5th featuring new or previously unreleased tracks from some of the label’s favorite bands of 2015. Today’s feature here at the Daily Dose is one of the tracks by Leeds band FRONTWARDS, whose contribution to the release is […]
4m Apr 16, 2016
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Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society: Breathe
“Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society is an alternative rock group based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Breathe”, the band’s new single, was recorded and produced by Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society and Francisco Barreras at Mystique Red Recording Studios and currently promoted at online radio stations, radio shows, interviews and live […]
4m Apr 15, 2016
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AMFMS: Black Rabbit
Baltimore-DC based group AMFMS have just finished a successful tour to SXSW and are now gearing up for their next big event, the Firefly Musical Festival, which takes them into two days of perfomances in Dover, Delaware on the same lineup with Kings Of Leon, Mumford and Sons, Tame Impala, Death Cab for Cutie and […]
3m Apr 14, 2016
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Juvicsa: Waiting
Juvicsa is a Peruvian-Swedish singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, and sometimes in Reykjavik, Iceland. She recently released her debut single “Waiting” and is currently working on her debut EP which will be ready late March 2016. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
4m Apr 13, 2016
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Bayonne: Spectrolite (Radio edit)
Bayonne is an electronic project from inspiring musician Roger Sellers, based out of Austin, Texas. Today’s feature is the excellent track ‘Spectrolite‘ which is the first single from Bayonne’s debut album ‘Primitives‘, out officially as of March 25th on Mom+Pop (US) and May 13th on Spunk (AUS). The April tour is currently going strong, with […]
4m Apr 12, 2016
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Colonial Blue: My Treason
Colonial Blue is a 3-piece Indie Band hailing from Houston, Texas. The members of the band are – Stephanie Rice, Corey Chierighino, and Jonathan Ward. All are multi-instrumentalists with over 25 years combined playing experience between them. The band formed in the Summer of 2013 when Stephanie began collaborating with Corey, and Jonathan joined the […]
5m Apr 11, 2016
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The Plates: Riot Squad
The Plates is a Denver based Punk/Reggae band featuring original Samples drummer Jeep Macnichol , original Heavyweight Dub Champion frontman Stero Lion, and Kingston Jamaica bassist Ian Anderson. You may remember our feature of the single “Boom Boom Rockers” from their first release, as well as previous features from Jeep’s project, Mr. Anonymous. The newest […]
3m Apr 10, 2016
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The New Geometry: Brothers By Light
The New Geometry is a post-rock and shoegaze band plying their musical craft out of Porto, Portugal. They released their excellent self titled debut 3-track EP on March 19th through the Netlabel, Enough Records with great artwork on the cover reportedly by Raf the Might. If you like this striking track you can find a […]
5m Apr 09, 2016
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Nino Lucarelli: Hypocrite
Nino Lucarelli is an Alt/Pop/Rock Producer & Singer-Songwriter from Arizona. He has built his own recording studio he calls the “Little Wooden Room” to write, produce, and record his debut solo album, “Heart. Soul.” Today’s Dose “Hypocrite,” is the first single off that album to be released on 2nd May 2016. Nino tells us: “I […]
3m Apr 08, 2016
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Stella Stagecoach: Honest Try (feat. Molly Parden)
Stella StageCoach was initially formed by two brothers influenced by their travels abroad – namely Matthew and Tim Morgan from Hogansville, Georgia. Originally, the music consisted of purely instrumental pieces to be used for the various filmmaking projects the two undertook. Eventually, lyrics began to creep into the music, and some songs were written. Matthew […]
3m Apr 07, 2016
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Holy Wall: Livin’ is Easy
Holy Wall is Matthew Reed, based in Asheville, North Carolina, the album, “Night Stops” will be available at holywall.bandcamp.com on April 16th, on Sunbathe Records. BandCamp | Facebook | SoundCloud
6m Apr 06, 2016
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Ladada: Old Wave
Ladada is a band from Virginia Beach, originally conceived as a solo project for Josiah Schlater and expanded to include James Robert Smith on bass and Calum Macpherson-Smith on drums. Their music richochets between punk and shoegaze, an energetic expansion of Schlater’s well-honed surf-rock sound. Today’s feature is the excellent new single “Old Wave” which […]
2m Apr 05, 2016
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The Landmarks: Black & White
“The Landmarks are an Indie Pop Psych-Rock group from Ann Arbor. Comprised of sweet soulful melodies, soaring synths, colorful bass lines, driving rhythm, and screaming guitar tones, occasionally accompanied and reigned via soothing string arrangements.” [official bio] They say that they were just recently lucky enough to record an EP with Gordon Raphael, former producer […]
5m Apr 04, 2016
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Cavalry: Everything
“Emerging indie five-piece Cavalry have announced the release of their brand new single Everything. The Merseyside quintet’s exquisite latest effort, the sumptuous sound of a band making music at their own spectacularly slow motion speed, arrives ahead of what promises to be a busy few months with slots at Liverpool Sound City and BBC Music […]
5m Apr 03, 2016
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Kelvin: Give It All
Kelvin is an electronic indie pop band from Kristiansand, Norway who navigate wide musical landscapes with their signature electro sounds. The band members formed from a wide range of musical backgrounds around 2014 and have since released a few singles, as well as their first music video, and have had the opportunity to open for […]
3m Apr 02, 2016
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Skinny Blonde: King
Skinny Blonde – the musical alias of 22-year-old New York student and resident Michael Turzilli – takes upbeat pop and turns it on its self-aware head. Often satirical in nature, Turzilli’s music draws the line between taking ourselves too seriously and not taking ourselves seriously enough. His debut EP, City Girls [out 3rd June], explores […]
4m Apr 01, 2016
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Ghost King: Bones 1 & 2
Our featured song today is the excellent conjoined two-part track, “Bones 1 & 2” by the band Ghost King, who throw a rope up from the rabbit hole, inviting you to slip down into their dark psychedelic world. Ghost King is a Bronx-based foursome that have been banging out rock and roll in the basement […]
8m Mar 31, 2016
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Kinder Than Wolves: Hover
Orlando trio Kinder Than Wolves will release their debut EP Mean Something, 15th April. The second single from it, “Hover” is today’s Dose “Delicate and hazy, the EP gently smolders like a cool blue flame. The shy flicker of the guitar is an invitation to step into the waterfall of sound on display. “For Kinder […]
4m Mar 30, 2016
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Neon Highwire: Bear at the Bus Stop
London UK indie-electro artists Neon Highwire officially called it quits early this year on January 29th after a nice long run, sadly a few months after we ran into them over at T61 for the first time. Flashing back to 2010 saw the digital single release of Bear At The Bus Stop whose promotional video […]
3m Mar 29, 2016
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Matt Reagan: All Right
Matt Reagan is a San Francisco based songwriter/singer/producer. He began playing the piano at the age of 7 and picked up the guitar at age 13. Throughout his teens he played in several bands, eventually landing a record deal with RCA/Sony as guitarist for a band called 2AM Club. After 2 album releases and 5 […]
3m Mar 28, 2016
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Richard Lomax: Butterflies (feat. Natalie McCool)
Richard Lomax is a Manchester based singer-songwriter who mixes psych-folk with dashes of everything. He is apparently known for intense live performances and an approach to recording that makes use of anything he can get his hands on. In addition to this beautiful and notably free single he released in the past week, the ‘I […]
4m Mar 27, 2016
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Soft Continent: Scars
Soft Continent are talented indie pop purveyors out of the Atlanta Georgia region, made up of band members Jess Jones, Clayton Taylor and Jason Kingsland. The two songs on the excellent yet short 2012 release “Bright Sounds from Hapless Times” were recorded in Atlanta but mastered out this direction on the opposite coast by Doug […]
4m Mar 26, 2016
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