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- Mar 29, 2019
Boston Based Singer-Songwriter Prateek Returns On New Single "The Gang's All Gone"
Photo Credit: Collette Auger Boston based singer-songwriter Prateek is back with his brand new single titled "The Gang's All Gone". The song has a mellow, relaxing folk interlude with spurts of The Decemberists thrown in to accentuate Prateek's laid-back vocal presence that immediately makes you feel at ease upon first note. Prateek was featured on the site last year with his previous single "Emma", and I remarked at how he was approaching things on a musical perspective diff
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- Mar 1, 2019
Boston/LA Studs The Relevant Elephants Make Triumphant Return w/ New Single "So Many Ways"
Originally from Boston but now making their home base in Los Angeles comes the much anticipated return of The Relevant Elephants, who released their brand new song today titled "So Many Ways". The track shows a remarkable evolution in the band's sound and also showcases the members' individual growth as musicians. If you need a refresher, the group consists of Zack Hankins on lead vocals and guitar, Adam Khalil on bass, and Drew Lucas on lead guitar and vocals. The track has
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- Feb 15, 2019
Boston's Own Brennan Is "Shooting Blind" On New Single Out Today
Boston based indie songstress Brennan is gearing to make a big splash this year with the release of her brand new single, "Shooting Blind" out today via Green Line Records. The song has a myriad of early 90's singer-songwriter influences, with a strong Liz Phair influence heard on the surface that gets the gears in motion right away. I was really impressed with her chops from the start, and she has a very innate understanding of who she is a musician and where she wants to go
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- Feb 8, 2019
Manchester, UK's The Slow Show Are Just A "Sharp Scratch" On The Surface With New Sing
Manchester, UK based indie outfit The Slow Show are back with their first new track in over a year called "Sharp Scratch". The song is a very personal one for frontman Rob Goodwin, who stated that "This song was written during a period of chronic pain and ill health. Whilst not explicit, it deals with the precarious nature of our health and the associated anxiety, hope, and despair." All musicians go through troubling times that sometimes make it difficult to conjure up lyric
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- Feb 6, 2019
Swiss Based Duo Daens Releases Jawdropping Single "eighteleven"
From the mountainous region of Switzerland comes the exciting duo known as Daens who have released their spectacular new single titled "eighteleven". The group consists of Daniel Beltrametti on lead vocals and guitar, and Nico Hunziker on drums. The song is a quiet and emotional affair, with mellow acoustic guitar interludes and Daniel's comforting voice to guide you through the musical wilderness that is abound at your feet. There was a real spark when I listened to Daens fo
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- Jan 30, 2019
Boston Soul-Folk Master Alec Hutson Drawing Some "Reactions" On New Album
Boston based soul-folk artist Alec Hutson is breaking big onto the scene with his brand new album titled "Reactions". His style is based upon a fusion of soul and folk that creates a truly electric combo that is hypnotizing and relaxing when you encounter his sound for the first time. I thought that there was a great balance of the two aforementioned genres, and there is enough of a sound there for me to draw a first impression on Alec from the start. He definitely has a stro
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Joe Peterson
- Jan 2, 2019
Sofia Evangelina Impresses With "This Is Your Song"
16 year old, Canadian born Sofia Evangelina has just released "This Is Your Song". A strikingly refreshing track to hear from such a young gifted artist. Sofia who clearly likes to take her own path has gone against the status quo with this release and she has carved a strong mature song which is sure to cause excitement across her fast growing fan base. "This Is Your Song" is a fine example of how versatile Sofia Evangelina can be as a musician. That being said, Sofia also p
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- Nov 28, 2018
Austin, TX Based Collin Russell Mullins Gets "All In Your Head" and "Wish You Were My
Austin, TX native Collin Russell Mullins has exploded on the scene with his two brand new singles released just last week titled "All In Your Head" and "Wish You Were My Lover". Collin is a phenomenal talent who demonstrates his worth almost immediately on the former track that has a high velocity melodic charge that you can dig right from the start. Collin also has a vivid personality from the outset that matches the musical colors that are omnipresent upon first listen. On
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- Oct 19, 2018
Boston Indie Poppers Ansonia Release "Ultrasensitive" New EP
Check out Boston indie-electro pop duo Ansonia and their incredible EP titled "Ultrasensitive". The duo consists of Charlie Henry on vocals and electronic controllers, and Ryan Bale on electric guitar. The sound is a majestic, intricate electro-pop dreamscape, with some rock elements thrown in to accentuate the surrounding beats with dazzling aplomb. I must admit that I don't listen to electro-pop all that much, but there was something very inviting about Ansonia the first ti
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- Sep 24, 2018
Charlottesville, VA's own Breakers Release Sophomore LP "Rewrite"
Photo Credit: Clara Castle Charlottesville, VA based Breakers have released their sophomore LP just last week titled "Rewrite". The band's sound veers towards the indie realm, but there are so many different twists and turns that it's hard to keep track of and melds influences from a host of different genres. The group consists of Lucas Brown on guitar and lead vocals, Vicente Arroyo on drums, Vince Tarrance on guitar, and Alex Angelich on bass and backing vocals. The collect
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- Sep 4, 2018
Boston Native Zion Rodman Releases New Single "Another One"
Currently residing in Chicago, but originally hailing from the Boston area comes the dynamic sounds of Zion Rodman, who has just released his brand new single titled "Another One". Zion's sound is reared mostly within the acoustic realm, but this song goes in a boldly different direction with more uptempo arrangements, and a strong emphasis being put on melody and a harder edged sound that really opens some ears up from the get go. I've always been a big admirer of Zion who h
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- Jul 23, 2018
Lovely Nottingham, UK Lads The Mocking Jays Want To Feel The "Edge of Your Knife" on New S
From Nottingham, United Kingdom comes the eclectic and sexy sounds of The Mocking Jays, who have just released their brand new single called "Edge of Your Knife". The group have an indie funk hybrid coupled with a pop sensibility that will make them jump right off the first musical page and note. The group consists of Jacob Smith on lead vocals, Sam Dorrington on drums and vocals, Alex Hather on bass and vocals, Lewis Hammond on lead guitar and vocals, and George Ramplin on r
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- Jul 16, 2018
Adelaide, Australia's Lost Woods Release Enchanting New Single "Cinnamon"
Adelaide, Australia based indie rockers Lost Woods have released their impressive new single "Cinnamon". The song has a relaxing, mellow complexion to it that really makes you feel right at ease from the first note. The outfit is comprised of Peter White, Sam Baird, Tom Baird, Miles Sly, and Lucas Sly. The members each bring a sense of their personalities to the fray that is evident when you discover their music for the first time. I was really stunned at how incredible they
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- Jun 20, 2018
Local Indies Sinnet Want You To Give "Part of Yourself" on New Single
Boston based indie outfit Sinnet have just dropped their brand new single "Part of Yourself". The song has an eerie dexterity to it that starts out immediately from the get go, and permeates throughout the duration of the track. I found the track to be very intriguing, and definitely represents the band's progress and musical mission that has always been of the highest regard over the last few years. Each member contributes a great deal to the track, whether it be cohesive gu
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- Jun 15, 2018
Boston's Own Maxwell Bailey Releases Debut Live EP "In Between"
Boston's own Maxwell Bailey has released a live version of his debut EP just today titled "In Between". Originally hailing from Rochester, NY but now calling Boston his home, Maxwell has a passionate and mellow voice that is evocative of his upbringing and accentuates his talents directly for the listener to marvel over. I was on board with Maxwell right from the get go, and he seems to have a strong confidence in his talents that allow him to open up his personality to those
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- Jun 13, 2018
Concord, MA's Own Chris Ruediger Wants "One More Night" With You On New Single Out Tod
Concord, MA native Chris Ruediger has just released his brand new single today called "One More Night". Chris embodies all of the traits of a country singer wise and talented beyond his years at only 19 years old. Chris goes to school at Vanderbilt University down in Nashville where it's hard to avoid the influence of country music and the overall Southern charm that has taken over his personality. Produced by Nina Pickell and recorded at the legendary Sound Emporium, the mag
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- Jun 4, 2018
Boston's Own Ruby Rose Fox Drop New Single "American Daddy" Ahead of New LP Release on
Photo Credit: Kayt Silvers Boston's own indie collective Ruby Rose Fox have just released their brand new single "American Daddy", which is just a taste of their brand new album "Salt" that will be out on June 22nd. The track features haunting melodies and ambient piano interludes that complement the outstanding vocals from Ruby that really help the track reach new heights never before deemed possible. The work of Josh Friedman on keys can't go unnoticed, and you may remember
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- May 25, 2018
NYC Indies Exit Daze Head "Back To The City" On New Single
NYC based indie rockers Exit Daze have just released their brand new single titled "Back To The City". The track is a low key, eerie affair coupled with the talents of Nick Tesoriero whose vocals are straight incndeidiary and provide the backdrop for the rest of the track to follow. The brilliant melodies, vocals, and instrumentation all work well hand in hand with one another, and pickup on each others' creative energy to provide for a track that is equal parts thrilling and
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- May 15, 2018
Boston Based Singer-Songwriter Katie Dobbins Releases New Single "Stitch By Stitch"
Photo Credit: Kris Dobbins Photography Boston based singer songwriter Katie Dobbins has just released her brand new single last Friday titled "Stitch By Stitch". Katie's sound is derived within the folk and country mindset, with a realistic and down home sound that transports you directly into the Nashville sound by way of Boston. Katie evokes the sounds of Carrie Underwood, but with a more modern and gentle approach that really makes you feel the power of her musical warmth
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