The Folk: Edith
Guelph Onatario band The Folk released their newest, Every Colour, Present Wonder this past September 18. The four core members (Sara Bortolon-Vettor & Emma Bortolon-Vettor, Mark Ferrari, and Liam Magahay) apparently channeled the momentum following the release of 2014’s We All Say and almost immediately spent four months putting together their second LP with Pat […]
3m Dec 15, 2015
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Cotton Mather: The Book of Too Late Changes
Cotton Mather harnesses the wisdom of the I Ching for massive 64-song, multi-album undertaking. Cotton Mather’s much revered album Kontiki – originally issued in 1997, and then again as a deluxe edition in 2012 – was heavily influenced by Chinese philosophy, and the band’s mastermind, Robert Harrison is mining that subject matter again with his […]
3m Dec 14, 2015
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Myopic: Playground
Dallas–based drummer and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Ryan – his credits include work with St. Vincent, The War on Drugs, Daniel Johnston, Sarah Jaffe, The New Year and many more – presents “Two Pieces” (available Dec. 11th), his latest release under the Myopic banner. The new recordings, each named for the settings in which they were made, […]
4m Dec 13, 2015
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Ghostly Kisses: Never Know
Never Know is one of the very first singles from downtempo electronic pop duo Ghostly Kisses. Band members Margaux Sauvé and Dragos Chiriac are from Quebec Canada and recorded this beautiful and haunting track a short time back on September 30th, inspired by the rainy day outside during their session. About three other tracks are […]
3m Dec 12, 2015
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The Everglows: Feet Walking
The Everglows [from London UK] started as a 60s cover band with songs by The Beatles, Jimi Hendricks, The Who, The Kinks and The Small Faces, but Andy had some songs he wanted to play & they got sick of playing covers. Their influences come from the artists songs we used to play & also […]
4m Dec 11, 2015
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Swaying Wires: Nowhere
Finnish band Swaying Wires return with their second album ‘I Left A House Burning‘ on January 14th via Brighton indie label ‘Battle Worldwide’. Today’s featured track, ‘Nowhere‘ looks to be the debut single from the album. In 2013 the band signed with their current label and released their debut album ‘Some Blue Sky’ later that […]
5m Dec 10, 2015
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von Klein: Slag
Gordon Ashby and Jeremy Ward [from Portland, OR] have been writing and recording music together for over a decade. They have released music under several different names over the years and are currently working under the name ‘von Klein’. Von Klein’s debut album titled ‘Ventilator’ was written, recorded, performed and produced entirely by Gordon and […]
4m Dec 09, 2015
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Still Corners: Horses at Night
Still Corners is the songwriting duo of Austin’s Greg Hughes and Londoner Tessa Murray, both having initially met when Hughes got off a train at the wrong station in London and met Murray. Much later on they signed to Sub Pop in 2011 and released two albums with them, “Creatures of an Hour” and “Strange […]
3m Dec 08, 2015
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Pleasant Grove: Lava
Dallas based “indie rock heroes,” Pleasant Grove reunite to complete album started almost a decade ago, EU tour forthcoming. “The Heart Contortionists,” recorded by Grammy-winners John Congleton, Stuart Sikes arrives February 5th. One of the most beloved bands from Dallas has reunited to complete and tour on an album that they started recording almost a […]
4m Dec 07, 2015
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Api Uiz: Garçons et filles
Api Uiz is a long-standing instrumental rock trio from Bordeaux France, who celebrated their 20th anniversary this year, a great achievement.  Their music is described as multicolored punk energy, with long and repetitive baroque pieces interspersed with lyrical flights, noisy skids; often clumsy but has a very communicative vitality. Today’s feature arrives via their album, […]
6m Dec 06, 2015
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North Fall: Hovin
Copenhagen Denmark’s North Fall was started in 2012 by songwriter Anders Belling. In January 2014 they released their debut mini-album, “Outside It’s Growing Light”. The lyrics are about the nostalgic void left by the bad kind of escapism while the album title refers to the ever-returning light of a next day. Today’s feature ‘Hovin’ is […]
3m Dec 05, 2015
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Atomik Bear: Grip
Atomik Bear (James Myhill), is an independent artist from South West London (UK). A multi-instrumentalist and composer, he has played in many bands over the years. This project is entirely by him, and fuses styles of music including funk, jazz, rock and dance, under the broad category of electronic rock. The XXL EP, his debut […]
5m Dec 04, 2015
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Jeff Rosenstock: Teenager
You may know Brooklyn musician Jeff Rosenstock from his time writing and singing songs for Bomb the Music Industry!, Kudrow and The Arrogant Sons of Bitches. He’s also played in The Biscuits, The Simpsons, Bruce Lee Band, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Mustard Plug and Shinobu over the years. Today we wanted […]
3m Dec 03, 2015
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The Litsos: Vultures
The Litsos are a Swedish post-punk band from from Göteborg in Sweden, they just released their first single Vultures from their upcoming album. With the haunting voice of female vocalist Tove Sandström it’s the soundtrack for a coming apocalyptic nuclear disaster. Vultures, revolves around the feeling of desperately wanting to create while you are constantly […]
3m Dec 02, 2015
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WeAreCastor: Bon Voyage
Bon Voyage is the lead-off track from the 2014 self-titled full length release of a very eclectic band from Trondheim, Norway: WeAreCastor. The group has a broad variety of eclectic tastes and styles, from rapid-fire pop sea chanties to swing and electronic innovation as seen in their tracks ‘Eskimo’ and more recently ‘Rad’, their newest […]
4m Dec 01, 2015
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Fragile Tom: Elbows
“Fragile Tom” is a synthpop / indietronica band from Germany, consisting of three guys who share an ongoing passion for the early beginnings of electronic pop like Kraftwerk, OMD, New Order or Yazoo, among many other artists from the late 70s & early 80s. Originaly established “just for the fun of it” by schoolmates Steffen […]
4m Nov 30, 2015
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Ron Scalzo : You Deserve The Best
“Ron Scalzo is the owner & CEO of New York independent record label & production house Bald Freak Music. Ron released three albums and various digital singles under the pseudonym Q*Ball from 2002-2012. Ron is also the vocalist in progressive metal band Return To Earth. While running the label side of Bald Freak, Ron released […]
4m Nov 29, 2015
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Zach Fleury: Tarzan, On the Topic of Your Stepmother…
Zach Fleury is an independent producer and session player from Seattle, Washington who has two solo releases under his belt backed by Seattle String Mafia including the fantastic full length ‘Be Still, Neverland Egypt‘ released in late 2013, and the ‘Tarzan Suite‘ EP in Jan of 2014. Its from the latter release where today’s stunning […]
4m Nov 28, 2015
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Matt Reagan: With You All the Way
Today’s Dose With You All the Way by San Francisco based artist Matt Reagan is from his debut solo EP Leavenworth, out 1st December’ “Matt Reagan is a San Francisco based songwriter/singer/producer. He wrote and recorded his debut EP ‘Leavenworth’ in his home studio (located on Leavenworth street in San Francisco). “Matt began playing the […]
4m Nov 27, 2015
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Hissing Fauna: This Turkey Town
For all those in the US, we hope you are starting off this morning getting prepped for a great Thanksgiving, and what better way to celebrate and give thanks than some Czech rock by Hissing Fauna, right? Seriously we love this album and thought it would be nice to bring these guys back for another […]
4m Nov 26, 2015
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c.o.o.p. In My Stomach
Los Angeles based band c.o.o.p. have released their Everything Is Stolen EP, today’s Dose is from that. They say of the EP: “We set out to make a punk rock record that we would’ve listened to as teenagers, and I’m happy with how close we got. It has some nostalgic Pixies vibes but also draws […]
2m Nov 25, 2015
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Will Stratton: Yeah, I’ll Requite Your Love
Will Stratton, an American songwriter originally from northern California now lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. He’s released five albums, available at his Bandcamp page below, and is reportedly working on his sixth. Today’s feature comes from Will’s 2014 release, Gray Lodge Wisdom, a very reflective and poignant track with beautiful harmonizing alongside […]
4m Nov 24, 2015
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Sea Caves: Spanning the River
Today’s Dose is the first single from the Portland, OR band Sea Caves‘ second album ‘Bright Forest’ due out Feb 5. ‘Spanning the River’ has the orchestral and melodic sensibilities of what you’d expect from a Pacific Northwest band – with one distinct addition – the flute as the main attraction. [via GLG Pub] Web […]
4m Nov 23, 2015
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Have the Moskovik: Ten Years From the Second
French sample heavy post-rock four-piece Orléans came together in the city in 2006, adding a performer into the mix for their high energy and stimulating live shows. In 2011 they created their own label Gropied Records and self-produced the first album “Une Simple Théorie des Glaces en Terrasse“, which was published under free Creative Commons […]
5m Nov 22, 2015
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Le Rug: 1779 (feat. Tim Rusterholtz)
Le Rug is the ongoing project of Brooklyn-based singer/guitarist, Ray Weiss. After numerous trials and tribulations experienced in early adulthood and with one of his first bands, Ray found his way into a psych ward. This rough patch inspired him to funnel his pent up energy and emotions into a new musical project, which blossomed […]
4m Nov 21, 2015
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Scary Little Friends: In This Lifetime
“San Francisco-based band Scary Little Friends to bring in new year with addictive Silent Revolution EP. “The Bay area trio’s brisk take on power pop arrives Jan. 29th via Randm Records. “At just seven songs, the instant sing-along qualities of the EP fills the “leaves you wanting more” edict perfectly. The record’s lyrics, addressing alienation […]
4m Nov 20, 2015
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Happy Diving: Sincere
Today’s feature comes from the self-titled debut EP from Oakland, CA based group Happy Diving, released two years ago in November of 2013. Band members are Matthew Berry (Guitar/Vocals), Matthew Yankovich (Guitar), Mikey Rivera (Bass) and Samuelito Cruz (Drums), all of whom came together after certain members left previous projects and decided to start something […]
3m Nov 19, 2015
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J Hacha De Zola: Strange
A salvaged toy piano, noise makers, 25-cent whistles, rattles, plastic flutes, cheap candy ocarinas color J Hacha De Zola’s “urban junkyard” sound. Strange is the second single taken from the upcoming album by the Jersey City-based artist called Escape from Fat Kat City, recorded in the shadow of Rahway prison, which arrives Jan. 8th, 2016. […]
4m Nov 18, 2015
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Elisa P: Up to the Sky
Elisa P(rilleux) is a classically trained French multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter currently living in London and signed to Flat50 management, part of a arts cooperative who organize and host live music and arts events across East London. Her EP ‘This Town‘ was released March 27, 2014 and recorded at Crosstown Studios in Liverpool. The EP features […]
3m Nov 17, 2015
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Dubvocaliza: Pirates and Vultures
Dubvocaliza are a prolific fusion, dub-rock, reggae band based in London, consisting of eight members. They have recorded four albums to date, and performed at numerous music festivals and venues throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. They recently released a new album called Earth Rise, today’s Dose is from that. Web Site | SoundCloud | […]
5m Nov 16, 2015
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Chainflower: Lewd Blues
“Chainflower is a fiery alt-rock unit featuring guitarist/producer Kelly Wheeler (Jane’s Addiction/PsiCom, SexTapes, Ultraject) and singer Erika Renee (A.H.M.A.D.). Chainflower’s sound echoes the influences of Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age, and The Dead Weather.” [bio] Doya’s Dose Lewd Blues is from their recently released EP The Broken & Lovely Facebook | Twitter | […]
3m Nov 15, 2015
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Toad the Wet Sprocket: Architect of the Ruin
It feels good to showcase a track from the newest 2015 EP released from one of Santa Barbara’s best bands who formed in 1986 right after yesterday’s featured artist who also originated from the same region in 1987. Both bands continue to issue solid releases after all this time, with a lot of great music […]
3m Nov 14, 2015
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The Black Watch: Pershing/Harvard Square
“John Andrew Fredrick, a prolific songwriter and author – he has published three comic-literary novels and is about to release a book on the early films of Wes Anderson – announced that his long-time, critically revered band (referred to as “a national treasure” by LA Weekly), the black watch would tick no more following the […]
3m Nov 13, 2015
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Ulises Lima: Shame
With a name taken from a character from the book The Savage Detectives, Madrid Spain based post-hardcore & emo band, Ulises Lima released a four song split in 2013 called the “Shonen Bat Split”, of which today’s track comes from. This short but powerful release which sits after a few full length releases in their […]
3m Nov 12, 2015
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Faces On TV: Love/Dead
Faces On TV are a ‘Trippop’ band from Gent in Belgium. Frontman Jasper Maekelberg is a 26-year old producer/engineer/mixer who works with Sander Verstraete, Ruben Vanhoutte & Janko Beckers. They released their first single in January, Love/Dead is their second, accompanied by a video (below). We expect a third single in 2016. Facebook | Instagram […]
4m Nov 11, 2015
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100%chevalier: La Mallette
In April of 2013 Strabourg France three-piece math rock group 100%chevalier released their five track EP, titled “EP-IC“, containing incredible tracks like Kevy King, Karmageddon and of course our favorite, and today’s excellent feature, La Mallette. In addition, the band has just released a brand new six-track EP this past month titled “EP-ÉE“, that you […]
3m Nov 10, 2015
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Suntrodden: Sunrise to Sunset
Back in 2013, Erik Stephansson was lying under the Bonnaroo sun contemplating the direction of his life. No longer a young dreamer, and about to become a father for the first time, he was wondering what changes were looming on the horizon. With no room for regret, he used this wonderful moment to inspire him […]
2m Nov 09, 2015
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Katy Kirby: Every Time
Austin Texas based indie folk artist Katy Kirby just released a beautiful three song pop gem earlier in June, appropriately named “Three”, completed in the summer in Granite Shoals, Texas. Each song on the EP is a very satisfying and a definite repeat experience, not to mention the live performance of “White Bicycles” that we […]
4m Nov 08, 2015
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Hissing Fauna: Bad Kisingen
Hissing Fauna have recently released what appears to be their self-titled nine track LP over at Bandcamp/FMA and we must say its quite impressive. The band hails from the capital city of Prague in the Czech Republic and have been around since 2007, having more recently released a split-effort cassette in 2014 with Bugmen issued […]
3m Nov 07, 2015
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Manwomanchild: Return to Ithaca
Manwomanchild is a rock band started in Rhode Island in 2008, fronted by David Child. The band released its self-titled debut album oin December 2010 on West Cortez Records. In 2013, Manwomanchild moved to Philadelphia, and released a sting of singles. They released the single Return to Ithaca in October 2015. Web Site | Facebook […]
4m Nov 06, 2015
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Myndra: Distant Lover
Three years after the musicians known as Myndra performed for the first time, they have released and are actively promoting “Songs From Your Collarbone”, a collaboration between the three band members from Reykjavik Iceland and Rimouski, in Quebec, Canada. Members: Linus Lárpera – Vocals, guitars Raziel C – Violin, viola, piano Antoine Letberg – Drums, […]
3m Nov 05, 2015
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Paradise Animals: Monday Morning
Today’s Dose by Toronto based Paradise Animals is the single is from the LP Day Bed which is their first full length album. It was recorded and produced by the whole band in both Northern Ontario and Toronto. The album is out November 13th. “Day Bed is the place we go to rest in the […]
4m Nov 04, 2015
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Cousin Silas & Black Hill: Dew
Released this past May, Bridges of the South is a new full length collaborative album from Hungarian guitarist Black Hill and English electro musician, Cousin Silas. The ambient guitar work is prominently featured in this excellent atmospheric post-rock effort. The fantastic artwork of Ferenc Kapiller graces the album cover and really captures the perfect November […]
3m Nov 03, 2015
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The Watanabes: There’s Something Wrong
“The Watanabes are an international indie folk pop band performing and recording in Tokyo, fronted by two British brothers on guitar and vocals, an American keyboardist and a Japanese rhythm section. “The group began life in the orange-laden prefecture of Ehime, and named themselves Watanabe in tribute to the warm and friendly people of the […]
4m Nov 02, 2015
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Strange Waves: 38th Parallel
From the Muscle Shoals, AL band’s EP Walls “Strange Waves is a dynamic rock band that came together in Florence/Muscle Shoals, Alabama in the summer of 2012 under the name Walls of Red Wing. After a year in the practice room, we finally emerged as a live act in the summer of 2013. Strange Waves […]
6m Nov 01, 2015
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The Threshold People: The Blob
Skeletons! Monsters! Living Shadows that talk–and KILL!! Once they were human, even as you and I… The Threshold People debuted in October 2005 on This Plague of Dreaming, with their now-legendary album Night of the Threshold People, returning in 2010 with the equally classic, Seven Legs from an Eight-Legged Beast. The Blob is the fifth […]
3m Oct 31, 2015
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Broken Gold: Turning Blue
Led by The Riverboat Gamblers guitarist Ian MacDougall, Broken Gold returns with their Turning Blue EP on 20 Nov 20, an efficient batch of four songs, via Chicken Ranch Records, digitally and on 7-inch vinyl. The title track from the Austin TX based foursome’s latest release is today’s Dose. “Supported by Ben Lance on guitar, […]
3m Oct 30, 2015
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We/Or/Me: The Dusty Roads
Bahhaj Taherzadeh is the creative force behind the moniker We/Or/Me, pulling together beautiful dark passionate folk songs in his hometown in Chicago. Bajjah apparently often writes songs in his car on his lunch breaks at work, recording them at night while his daughters sleep. This routine has yielded a string of self-produced releases that have […]
3m Oct 29, 2015
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Chance’s End : Man In The Middle
Today’s Dose is by Chance’s End “In the latest EP “Almost Home” by this San Francisco-based production outfit, solo violin sits front and center in an album of downtempo electronic music. The project was formed in 2001 to explore how acoustic violin sounds when featured prominently in places it normally isn’t. With a laid-back downtempo […]
4m Oct 28, 2015
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Brass Bed: I Am Just a Whisper
Brass Bed is the lifelong collaboration of Jonny Campos, Christiaan Mader, and Peter DeHart, begun during a bedroom recording session in Lafayette, Louisiana. It has blossomed from studio to stage through changes in lineup, geographic distance, three studio albums, four EPS, a handful of singles, a pair of robberies, and the various life distractions known […]
4m Oct 27, 2015
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