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Tom H
- Sep 29, 2019
- 1 min
Who's Olivia? | She (debut single)
Glasgow-based ambient pop band Who's Olivia? recently released its spellbinding, atmospheric debut single, "She." Comprised of Colette McLaughlin (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Max Murphy (guitar, synth, vocals), Ben Main (bass, vocals), and Rhys Robertson (drums, vocals), the foursome has been making music together over the past year. Delicately embellished with sparse, electronic beats and a synthesized, drone-like undercurrent, "She" is guided by a reflective, fingerstyle e
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Tom H
- May 3, 2019
- 3 min
Yella Belly | Bad Dog/Last Days (debut single)
NYC-based alt/indie band Yella Belly bursts onto the music scene with their impressive "double A-side" debut single, which features two different, but complementary musical facets of the band's creative process - the rebellious, rocking "Bad Dog," followed by an easy, classic rock-sounding "Last Days." Yella Belly is comprised of William Thompson, Connor Jones, and Jake Hiebert. The band represents a fresh start for its members, who were previously part of other emerging and
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Tom H
- Aug 7, 2018
- 6 min
Ben Rice on Degraw Fest 2018 and new single 'The Getaway'
It's not uncommon for me to plan a weekend getaway or roadtrip around music. Past travels have taken me to destinations ranging from Nashville, Tennessee to Stockholm, Sweden. This past weekend, I found myself in Brooklyn, NY at independent performance venue Littlefield for the better part of a day to take in the second annual Degraw Fest - one of the most memorable independent music showcases I've ever experienced. The event featured ten ridiculously-talented, Brooklyn-based
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Tom H
- May 19, 2018
- 2 min
Need for Speed | c/o (debut single)
While browsing through my Instagram feed, I stumbled on a short soundclip in a post from Swedish electronic artist and producer Familjen (Johan T Karlsson) which introduced Need for Speed, a band he'd been working with on their debut single "c/o" (i.e., "in care of"). The bold, analog-sounding synths, upbeat tempo and smooth, droning, echoing vocals immediately caught my attention. Wow! The overall atmosphere is reminiscent of late 80's/early 90's dark pop, synth and industri
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Tom H
- May 8, 2018
- 2 min
Alabaster | Modern World (debut single)
Hailing from Bristol, UK, atmospheric indie rock outfit Alabaster marks their official entry into the indie scene with their impressive debut single, "Modern World." With musical influences ranging from Brian Jonestown Massacre to the likes of Jeff Buckley and David Bowie, the band delivers a solid, atmospheric, guitar-driven soundscape on their debut single, paired with haunting vocals over prominent, pounding drums. Like a ticking clock, the striking rhythmic intro to "Mode
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Tom H
- Sep 13, 2017
- 2 min
Juke Ross | Colour Me (debut single)
A few weeks ago, I was flipping through those little Instagram Stories you find near the top of the app, and viewed a clip from a recent Sofar Sounds NYC show that caught my attention. It was a short video showing a stunning acoustic performance from a musician named @jukeross. After a quick internet search, I discovered that this was Guayanese singer-songwriter Juke Ross performing his impressive debut single, "Colour Me." What's there not to like about this song? It's reall
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Tom H
- Aug 20, 2017
- 1 min
Shanice Green | Something's Got A Hold On Me (debut single)
I treasure the unforgettable moment when you stumble upon a song that's so pure, unpretentious and catchy that you just want to share it with everyone. A case in point is the outstanding debut single, "Something's Got A Hold On Me," from Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Shanice Green. Running at just two and a half minutes, the song is a sweet blend of acoustic soul, blues, and folky pop, graced with Shanice's soulful, soothing vocals. The enchanting, uncluttered fusion of not
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Tom H
- May 27, 2017
- 1 min
David Swick | Poster Child (debut single)
It was just a week ago that I first heard the music of Nashville-based singer-songwriter David Swick at a Sunday afternoon Sofar Sounds Chicago event. Accompanied by violinist Laura Epling on strings and backing vocals, David captivated the audience in a tiny, packed Chicago apartment with his stunning, flawless, fingerstyle performance on acoustic guitar, which provided the perfect musical soundtrack for his expressive, heartfelt vocals. Among the songs performed was his deb
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Tom H
- Mar 11, 2017
- 2 min
Rhys | New music from emerging Swedish pop sensation
Within the past year, 19-year old Rhys has risen from aspiring, unknown musician to Swedish pop sensation, with her first two single releases ("Swallow Your Pride" and "Last Dance") attracting significant attention, along with noteworthy radio play and internet streaming. If these two songs are any indication of what else we might hear from Rhys down the road, then I'm pretty sure we'll all be hearing a lot more about this emerging songstress and musician. The lovely and movi
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Tom H
- Feb 19, 2017
- 1 min
Matt Lovell | "Nobody Cries Today" (debut single)
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matt Lovell releases his debut single "Nobody Cries Today", taken from his forthcoming album. Produced by Matt Odmark and featuring background vocals by Ruby Amanfu, "Nobody Cries Today" is a smooth, bluesy and rhythmic tune with uplifting, inspirational lyrics and fronted by Matt's soulful, soothing and melodic vocals: "Nobody cries today, not if I have my say | Open your eyes to the light of day." I first heard Matt's music on his self-rele
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Tom H
- Nov 28, 2016
- 1 min
Cal Trask | Above Water (debut single)
"Above Water" is the stunning debut single from Cal Trask, the musical creation of Canadian singer-songwriter Calvin Heinrichs, and the first taste of new music from the forthcoming Posthumous EP, which was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden in early 2016. Inspired by artists the likes of Jeff Buckley, Bon Iver and The Tallest Man on Earth, this is beautiful, dark indie pop driven by Calvin's soft, poignant piano and heartfelt, soulful, yearning vocals that gently and thoughtfully
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Tom H
- Aug 20, 2016
- 1 min
Irene | "Astronauts" (debut single)
Shout out to the Swedish band Irene, a new four-member pop band from Stockholm, consisting of Ludwig Lindell, Daniel Caesar, Karl-Oskar Gummesson, and Emmanuel Hailemariam. They have just released their first ever single "Astronuats". Two members of the band (Ludwig and Daniel) recently visited the U.S. in June to perform a set of their songs as part of Chicago's annual Andersonville Midsommarfest. At the time, the band indicated they were finishing up production of a new sin
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Tom H
- Aug 16, 2016
- 1 min
Mere Child | Not Good Enough (debut single)
Don't let the title of the debut single from Mere Child fool you - it is definitely good enough! Mere Child is Aimee Herbert-Smith, who hails from Brighton, has been making music as part of a previous music collective, and has now embarked on a solo career. "Not Good Enough" is a lush, soothing song that steadily and gently pulses the listener throughout the four-plus minutes of this beautiful and well-written composition. Aimee's soft, smooth vocals shine through, and are re
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