Poppy Seed and The Love Explosion: Look at You
“Look At You” is taken from the current album Beyond The Seventh Sun by Toronto-based band Poppy Seed and The Love Explosion. The album took thousands of studio hours spread over 15 years to complete. Read more at the links below. Cultivated in era of grunge, the psychedelic band’s sound now aligns perfectly with current […]
7m Oct 26, 2015
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Jacob Pearson: Her Flaw, My Floor
Jacob Pearson is an unsigned musician from New South Wales, Australia who released the exceptional indie-folk flavored acoustic track “Her Flaw, My Floor” around three short months back via his Soundcloud page. The video ‘Honey’ taken from his late 2012 release ‘Places We Know’ can also be seen further below with footage from launch to […]
4m Oct 25, 2015
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Bright Falls: Mr. Thief (Early Version)
Bright Falls is a shoegaze and post-punk band from Uva, Russia who seemingly take their name from the Xbox game and related live-action web series “Alan Wake.” The debut self-titled EP is out now via Free Music Archive, iTunes, Jamendo, as well as Bandcamp. It’s an excellent first effort with the early version of Mr. […]
4m Oct 24, 2015
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Tree Machines: To Be Alive
“This is an exciting time for us as people and as artists,” explains Douglas Wooldridge of Tree Machines referring to the duo’s decision to relocate from its hometown of Lawrence, Kansas to Los Angeles this past summer. “This city is vastly different from the one where we grew up, but here we are staring blankly […]
3m Oct 23, 2015
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Wild Shores: Sundancer
Matthew Zedolik is Wild Shores, an Wilkes Barre Pennyslvania based musician and composer who has been putting out post-rock and shoegaze goodness for the last few years via his Bandcamp and Soundcloud pages below. The excellent full length thirteen track album, Wild Shores, was released on June 2, 2014 although you can find this released […]
3m Oct 22, 2015
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Katie Zaccardi: Crazy
Katie Zaccardi is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, ukulele, piano) who is based in New York City and has been playing music and writing songs since the age of 8. Katie’s band was formed when she met Frances Nieves, who plays guitar, and Grace Pozniak, on the drums, at NYU in the Music Business program. […]
5m Oct 21, 2015
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John Travoltage: Smashing Darling
John Travoltage is a new music art project whose members hail from San Francisco, and who are releasing their debut EP “Done to Death” today, October 20th. In addition they’ve got a live show lined up at Eli’s Mile High Club in Oakland in just a few short days on the 23rd. The band reportedly […]
4m Oct 20, 2015
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Sad Blood: Spider Diagrams
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. They first bonded over a love of Pet Symmetry, Prawn and Weezer, bands which they now draw influence from. After an exhaustive search for a bass player the band […]
3m Oct 19, 2015
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Audionauta: Venecia
Audionauta,are an instrumental acoustic post-rock band from Argentina. They started to play some years ago in a search for merging acoustic and analog sounds and textures with electronics rhythms, trying to maintain a rock/pop vibe. They recorded their debut album in a DIY fashion. It’s called “A Kilómetros de la Superficie” (Kilometers from the Surface) […]
3m Oct 18, 2015
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Ex Libras: Drive
Formed in West London, Ex Libras just released four tracks yesterday via the excellent new EP ‘Woe’, hand picked from their private stash and mixed by Alan Moulder (Slaves, Royal Blood, Nine Inch Nails). The band stepped away from the spotlight, launching themselves into an intense period of creativity. Locked away in their elusive HQ, […]
6m Oct 17, 2015
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J Hacha De Zola: Better Run
A salvaged toy piano, noise makers, 25-cent whistles, rattles, plastic flutes, cheap candy ocarinas color J Hacha De Zola’s “urban junkyard” sound. Better Run is taken from the upcoming album by the Jersey City-based artist’s album Escape from Fat Kat City, recorded in the shadow of Rahway prison, which arrives Jan. 8th, 2016. Facebook | […]
4m Oct 16, 2015
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Broke for Free: Golden Hour
Broke For Free is a electronic driven project from Oakland native, Tom Cascino who has made all of his music available for free or under the pay-what-you-will model via his website below. Today’s feature ‘Golden Hour’ is from his exceptional release from June of 2014, ‘Petal’. The 14-track labor of love contains a wide variety […]
5m Oct 15, 2015
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Frozen Houses: Birmingham Road Birthday Song
Today’s Dose is Frozen Houses new single Birmingham Road Birthday Song, this version featuring Lucy Hill on piano. Check out the SoundCloud and BandCamp links below for lots more by the London UK based songwriter, including the excellent Frozen Houses EP. SoundCloud | BandCamp | Facebook | Twitter
3m Oct 14, 2015
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Team Callahan: Point Doom
Denver based husband/wife duo Team Callahan hail from St. Petersburg, Florida but made the jump to Colorado after finishing their first effort, Afterglow in late August. The superb full length album was a year in the making, with the team putting together their music in quick bursts between classes and work during their first year […]
4m Oct 13, 2015
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Phone Home: I Went And Got A Gatorade
Brooklyn, New York based duo Phone Home released their fourth EP Heights in September, and have just released a video for the track I Went And Got A Gatorade from it. The duo consists of brothers John Vallarelli on Drums & Percussion, and Michael on Keyboards. They describe their music as “experimental, post-rock, electronic, sort […]
4m Oct 12, 2015
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Inchange: Winter
Founded in 2013, Inchange is an electronic producer from Vladimir Russia who has several other releases under his belt available through Bandcamp. Winter comes via the release “Found Records”, an inspired track issued through Cult Classic Records. We found the following description by Annette Bizz that best describes the stellar effort: “Just stop for a […]
6m Oct 11, 2015
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Offbeat Cooperative: Sophie
Offbeat Cooperative is a four to five piece band from Dresden, Germany who mix the best of a selection of musical genres like ska, polka and reggae. Several additional inspiring tracks from their catalog can be found via their Soundcloud page below. The Band is Tobi on Saxophone and Vocals; Angi – E-Guitar; George – […]
6m Oct 10, 2015
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Emerald Park: Graduation Fail
Today’s Dose is another excellent track by Emerald Park, from their album Go!Go!Go! released in June. We featured Liberteens in April, a single from the album. Head over to the Jamendo link below for a free download, or if you would like to support the band, head to BandCamp where its on a Name your […]
3m Oct 09, 2015
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Sofie Letitre: Slip
Utretch Netherlands based indie electro artist Sofie Letitre released The Uncanny Valley EP on the 21st of September, the first beautiful down-tempo single “Slip” having been released on July 5th. The entire new six track (13 inc remixes) release is out via digital (iTunes, Spotify & Beatport) and 12 inch vinyl through Division Recordings. In […]
4m Oct 08, 2015
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Great White Buffalo: I’m Growing Fangs
Great White Buffalo are from California and put out their their second release, the EP Fangs in February 2015. Today’s Dose is from that. Its well worth checking it out using the links below. The band are: Graham Bockmiller (guitar, vocals) Stephen Johnson (lead guitar, vocals) Paul Hiller (Bass) Rich Carrillo (drums) Web Site | […]
4m Oct 07, 2015
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Cloudkicker: Digital Lightning
Cloudkicker is the project of Pennsylvania based artist Ben Sharp who has been making music under the banner of Cloudkicker since 2007.  He reportedly writes, records, mixes, and masters all of his material at his home in Pittsburgh, including the newest ‘Little Histories’, which released this past December. Digital Lightning comes from a very substantial […]
5m Oct 06, 2015
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The Handcuffs: All The Way From Memphis
Chicago garage-glam band The Handcuffs have announced the release of their their first-ever cassette on the East Nashville-based Semi-Pro Records on October 17, to commemorate Cassette Store Day. The tape-only release, All The Way From Chicago, features a “best of” style sampling of songs from their first three albums, plus a never-before released nod to […]
4m Oct 05, 2015
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Brazzmatazz: Hua!
Brazzmatazz is a 18 -piece brass band formed in 2014 on and off the stage and via the streets of Ghent Belgium. As they are a bunch of musicians from different corners of the musical universe, they are influenced by New Orleans Funk, Balkan Ska, Drum ‘n Bass, Jazz, Reggae and many other genres which […]
5m Oct 03, 2015
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Steady Hussle: Stick Around
“Steady Hussle (Joey Mossman) is a 21 year old Alternative Rock musician/recording artist from small town Holland Landing, Ontario. Since 2009, Joey has made his way into the Toronto music scene, playing in various venues and supporting local music, all while defining his sound. By combining a mix of his punk rock roots with a […]
3m Oct 02, 2015
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Find the Others: We Stared at the World
Today we are featuring an exciting song from the brand new mixed compilation via Forward Music Group out of Nova Scotia, namely the second track off the organization’s excellent 2015 sampler. The band name here comes from when Timothy Leary famously told a generation to “tune in, turn on, and drop out” a journalist asked […]
4m Oct 01, 2015
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Radical Something: Paradise In You (Young Bombs Remix)
Vancouver based Young Bombs just dropped their latest remix – a really cool, tropical re-work of Radical Something‘s “Paradise In You.” Check out the links below for more remixes by Young Bombs, and original songs by Radical Something. Radical Something: Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud Young Bombs: Web Site | Facebook | […]
4m Sep 30, 2015
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Wimps and Machos: Entangle
Today’s feature comes from Wimps and Machos, a DC duo made up of former members from two area bands, coming together as a new effort, recording guitars, bass, and drums in their own home studio as demo recordings. The two have finalized the demo mixes and are mixing new unpublished material for an upcoming release […]
5m Sep 29, 2015
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NONTA: Pulse
NONTA are a London-based atmospheric indie band, formed in 2014. Drifting between dreamy and poignant, their songs play on subtle contrasts of emotion to convey a melancholic but uncompromising feel, both fragile and powerful. Their sound embraces an eclectic mix of influences, from post rock to indie folk to dark pop – think Daughter meets […]
6m Sep 28, 2015
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Suplington: Invisible Imagination
Today we have an inspiring track via the debut release from London, UK producer Suplington, who started this experimental project in July of 2010. The downtempo beats of Invisible Imagination come from the late 2013 album Risky Times on Cult Classic Records but he also first appeared in an introduction via the first Cult Classic […]
5m Sep 27, 2015
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Rebecca Everett: Sting of a Kiss
Victoria, BC artist Rebecca Everett is on the verge of releasing her album “Seven Shades” in a few short days on October 2nd. The newly released single “Sting of a Kiss” is a beautiful effort that conjures up a nice dose of stylized noir imagery from the 40s and 50s, with a subtle hint of […]
4m Sep 26, 2015
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Chris Dupont: Forgiveness
Ann Arbor MI folk artist, Chris DuPont, releases his new album, Outlier, on November 13. The record’s first single, Forgiveness, is today’s Dose. The theme of Outlier is confronting darkness through thoughtful deliberation, and each song showcases this idea in a different way. Faced with the new challenge of becoming a father, DuPont bares his […]
4m Sep 25, 2015
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Sara Não Tem Nome: Dias Dificeis
Sara Nao Tem Nome translates over from Brazilian-Portuguese to Sarah Has No Name. She is a indie folk musician born in Contagem, MG in 1992, a student of the arts at EBA-UFMG with interests lying somewhere between music, visual arts and cinema. She lists her current location as São Paulo. Today’s track was mastered by […]
3m Sep 24, 2015
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Moose Light Kingdom: Burning Lights
Today’s Dose is the title track from the Burning Lights EP by Moose Light Kingdom the project of Boston Artist David Lin. “Moose Light Kingdom is an indie-pop band from Boston, started by David Lin in the spring of 2015 as a solo project. Although David studied composition and sound design for film and games, […]
3m Sep 23, 2015
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First Pope: Sinking (feat. Farah Elle) (demo)
First Pope is the new effort from Fabian Molloy of Dublin Ireland, debuting with this striking indie pop infused love song titled Sinking. Molloy’s vocals on the demo shine and are further complimented by the beautiful harmonies of promising fellow Dublin talent, Farah Elle. Another track ‘In the Dark’ performed live and acoustic was shot […]
3m Sep 22, 2015
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Photoreal: Uncle
“Drawing upon shades of pop and rock from years past and present, Photoreal is a collaboration between Dan Halperin and Nepalese-born Diwas Gurung. Based in Brooklyn, the two write songs that explore the twined roots of relationships and the memories born out of them. The result is music that is both deeply personal and universally […]
4m Sep 21, 2015
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Jojee: Unravel Me
We don’t know a lot about Jojee, except that she’s based in NYC. She sent us her latest release, which is today’s Dose. She has a few more tracks on SoundCloud, so head over there for a listen. Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
4m Sep 20, 2015
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luhx.: Stay for the Night
luhx. is a new indie pop band formed in Boston, MA that incorporates a bit of an R&B vibe into their multifaceted sound. The newest single ‘Stay for the Night‘ blends together beautiful haunting vocals while producing a protective and loving vibe hidden just out of plain view for those who wish to find all […]
4m Sep 19, 2015
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Talay: Underside
Today’s Dose is the single released today by New York based Alt Folk artist Talay. Its from her upcoming debut EP Piece by Piece which will be released on October 9th. “In just a little over a year after graduating from the University of Miami’s prestigious Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program, singer-songwriter Megan Talay, […]
4m Sep 18, 2015
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Thot: (Never) Never Again Land
Ten years later after releasing their first album “The Huffed Hue“, Belgian post-rock band Thot (the alias of Grégoire Fray) had put together new versions of two songs from this first album via 2005, released just a few short days ago this month. The stunning new effort is titled “#XVNM” and the tracks were re-worked […]
5m Sep 17, 2015
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Damn Vandals: Whisky Going Free
The new single from London UK based Damn Vandals ‘I Hate School’ is released 06 Nov 2015, the video is embedded below. Today’s Dose Whisky Going Free is the B Side. Check out both, streaming at the SoundCloud link below. Both tracks are taken from their new album ‘Rocket Out Of London’, available from the […]
2m Sep 16, 2015
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TIO: Through the Heavy Clouds
Toronto artist TIO arrives early this morning as a freak storm rolls into the Southland. As the rain and track unfold and steadily start to mesmerize, we peruse TIO’s great decription of the new effort: “Time lingers and repeats through the camera. Captured and re-captured, played and re-played, we see each other through the lens […]
4m Sep 15, 2015
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Lux Lisbon: Show Me The Money
We have featured the Nottingham/London UK band Lux Lisbon before, now they have released a new song Show Me The Money (which is inspired by some of the work of John Cleese) and is included it on a special edition of their free EP (11 tracks is very long for an EP), “Get Some Scars”, […]
4m Sep 14, 2015
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Jens-Ulrik Kleemeyer: Lightheaded
Jens-Ulrik Kleemeyer is an singer-songwriter out of Denmark who writes electronic ambient folk songs. His newest release on March 9, ‘Shitfaced’ is comprised of ten tracks and was recorded in Aarhus, Denmark the year previous in 2014. Jens-Ulrik is also part of the Danish band Green Lives, and decided to branch out with his own […]
4m Sep 13, 2015
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Ghosts in Daylight: Golden and Green
A year after the release of their debut EP, London band Ghosts In Daylight are back with their second EP, ‘Golden & Green’, containing a trio of beautiful synthpop tracks about decay and growth, duality and balance. ‘Golden & Green’ is described as an analogue-Moroder-esque, synth-driven shout-out for better times, pure and simple. Singer Meme […]
3m Sep 12, 2015
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The Famous: California Night
San Francisco band The Famous have been around for ten years now, and are about to release their third full length album. We have featured them in the past and its great to hear the band still making great music. “With echoes of early rock-n-roll, while of course standing very firmly rooted in alt-country, we’re […]
4m Sep 11, 2015
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NRVS LVRS: City Lights
Today we are featuring the new synth-punk single “City Lights” from the first album, “The Golden West” by San Francisco band NRVS LVRS. It’s the lead-off track on the album, a beautiful illuminating song that pays tribute to the beauty of their city at night, best seen in the new video below by Michael Poore. […]
5m Sep 10, 2015
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Pelicans and Their Allies: Just Like July
Indie pop duo Pelicans and Their Allies, based out of Atlanta and Washington DC, announces the release of their self-titled EP due out Nov 6. Every song on the Pelicans and Their Allies EP incorporates playful themes, while sporting smart, quirky indie pop sounds, and references to King Kong, Mark Twain, and other pop culture […]
4m Sep 09, 2015
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Static in Verona: Then a Hush
Chicago musician Rob Merz and his band Static in Verona are back with his third album “Odd Anthem“, which released on August 28th. After the draining three-year process it took to make Static in Verona’s second album “Everything You Knew Before You Knew Everything,” Merz apparently decided to take a different approach on the follow-up […]
3m Sep 08, 2015
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The Goddammits: Scentless
The Goddammits are a Punk/Rock band from NYC, who released their first EP on August 18th, 2015. It was recorded over two weekends in the Lower East Side of NYC. The band are: Ben Flint – Bass, Jerry Kops – Guitar/Vocals, Michael Petrucci – Drums & Bhurin Sead – Guitar SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter […]
3m Sep 07, 2015
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The Star Department: This Ship Won’t Sail
Today’s Dose is the second single from the album The Pea Green Boat, which is the debut album by Irish atmospheric indie-pop duo The Star Department, who are from Dublin. The album was released on Hidden Shoal on 07 July 2015, and we previously featured Stitches and Sleeves from it. The band are Michael Orange […]
4m Sep 06, 2015
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