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Tom H
- Oct 5, 2019
- 2 min
J GRGRY | Open Roads (new single)
Whenever I travel, whether it be by automobile, airplane or train, I've always got a playlist or bank of tunes queued up to accompany me on my journey. "Open Roads," the reflective new single from Los Angeles-based indie musician J GRGRY (a.k.a. Joe Gregory), just rocketed to the top of my travel playlist. With its gorgeous, moving melody and anthemic chorus, Joe's emotive, soaring vocals, and brilliant production, "Open Roads" is the literal and figurative soundtrack to the
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Tom H
- Aug 18, 2019
- 3 min
I'm Seeing Songs | Music Video Spotlight (August 2019)
In this installment of "I'm Seeing Songs," our music video lens spans back over the past month or so to spotlight six captivating and noteworthy music videos that cast the spotlight on the artist performance, location and other visual elements that complement and enhance the music itself. In this post, we feature video selections from Whitney, Matt Lovell & Leigh Nash, Transit Club, Theo Kandel, Francie, and Charlie Cunningham. Enjoy! Whitney "Used To Be Lonely" Taken from th
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Tom H
- Jul 11, 2019
- 3 min
I'm Seeing Songs | Music Video Spotlight (Summer 2019)
Continuing with our second installment of "I'm Seeing Songs" - providing a glimpse into interesting, new indie music videos - we cast the spotlight on the visual accompaniments and interpretations of a handful of notable new songs. In this summer installment, we feature video selections from Malin Andersson, The Soft Cavalry, #LIFTMEUP (collaboration), Cleargreen, Pieter Nooten, and Amason. Enjoy! Malin Andersson |"Deep Water" Taken from London-based singer-songwriter Malin A
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Tom H
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
I'm Seeing Songs | Music Video Spotlight (April 2019)
In another life, when music videos were on regular, round-the-clock rotation on MTV, and when innovative shows like 120 Minutes broadcast dozens of cutting edge, 'alternative' music videos into the night, it was easy to discover new artists. YouTube and social media are the vehicles of the day, but often provide such a massive quantity of content, that the real gems can often go unnoticed. With the goal of providing a glimpse into interesting, new indie music videos, this blo
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Tom H
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
Saturday (April 13) is Record Store Day 2019 - Mark Your Calendars!
It's that time of year again! Record Store Day (RSD) 2019 takes place this Saturday, April 13! Celebrating the culture and history of the independent record store, this annual event is taking place pretty much everywhere around the world, and is growing in popularity with each passing year. Record Store Day turns 12 years old this year, and is once again celebrating by making another colorful, collectible, and limited batch of vinyl releases available to fans and collectors a
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Tom H
- Mar 8, 2019
- 5 min
J GRGRY | Dinosaurs (new single, interview)
From my very first listen to "Dinosaurs", the powerful new single from Los Angeles-based indie artist J GRGRY, I realized I'd just listened to one of the most perfect, beautifully composed songs I think I've ever heard. You can seriously 'feel' the energy and emotion in the song's soaring vocals that are bathed in a glistening, yet melancholic musical soundscape. Ah... but then, there's the chorus. If you haven't already been hooked by this point, well there's no escaping th
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Tom H
- Feb 2, 2019
- 3 min
New Must-Hear Swedish Indie Singles
In this post, we take a virtual visit to Sweden, the Nordic land of lagom (just right), the birthplace of IKEA, Volvo, Spotify and ABBA, and a hot spot for some of the best new indie, pop and electronic music on the planet. In the US, it's often just the big name Swedish bands that many people hear, but there's SO much more that doesn't always find its way to the ears of the masses. To help remedy that, and to spread the word a bit, we take a look at new singles from four Swe
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Tom H
- Dec 23, 2018
- 3 min
SoundThread Music Blog's Top 20 Songs of 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at all the incredible new music that made its way into the indie/alternative music scene and graced our ears. Last year, we published our first ever Top 20 list of songs for the year. As if that wasn't challenging enough last year, it was even more difficult this year! We've created an accompanying Spotify playlist to help you easily listen to our Top 20. Have a listen - some of these just might become your favorite songs too! We present
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Tom H
- Nov 28, 2018
- 2 min
Jump, Little Children | Sparrow (new album)
I don't have one method or formula for discovering new music and bands. Most often, I discover a lot from social media posts, blogs and articles I read, the occasional plug or FYI from bands and musicians I already listen to, and some pretty awesome submissions to this music blog. A few weeks ago, I decided to give my 'Discover Weekly' Spotify playlist a listen on the drive home from work. That's when I first heard "Sparrow" from a band called Jump, Little Children. I don't t
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Tom H
- Nov 6, 2018
- 1 min
Árni Ehmann | Night Caller (new single)
For this post, we head across the pond to Reykjavík, Iceland and take a listen to "Night Caller", the impressive new single from singer-songwriter Árni Ehmann. Mixed and produced by Arnar Guðjonsson in early October, this cinematic, indie rock track has been a work in progress over the past year - written by Árni on New Year's Eve and recorded over the summer. Following his two previous releases, "Staring at the Moon" and "Small Talk", new single "Night Caller" showcases Árni
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Tom H
- Oct 31, 2018
- 2 min
Chicago Music Spotlight | Three Albums You Should Hear Now
Today's post casts a spotlight on three outstanding albums from Chicago-based musicians who definitely fall into the "ones to watch" category. There is so much impressive, groundbreaking music coming from The Windy City that's worth sharing. If you're a regular reader, then you might already have become a fan or follower of other Chicago-based artists featured on this blog. The three albums featured here today - all available on vinyl - are ones that have been taking up regul
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Tom H
- Oct 26, 2018
- 3 min
Common Jack | Old Faded Flag (new single and video)
Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Gardner formed indie-folk outfit Common Jack several years ago, and released his acclaimed debut album, Bowl, Holland, in late 2015. With a range of musical influences including George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Kevin Morby, Common Jack has been creating fresh arrangements that blend elements of Americana, rock and pop, with solid folk song structures, collaborating with a group of supporting musicians on electric guitars,
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Tom H
- Oct 19, 2018
- 2 min
Anna Pancaldi | Peace (new single)
Earlier this Summer, UK-based indie musician Anna Pancaldi opened a new musical chapter with the release "What I've Become", showcasing her debut on electric guitar. A few pages later in this exciting musical journey comes a bold and surprising next step in Anna's musical evolution - new single "Peace". From the very first notes, you'll realize you're about to hear something that's a full 180 from the heartfelt, piano-driven anthems you might most immediately associate with A
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Tom H
- Aug 12, 2018
- 2 min
Taxi Joe | New singles from London indie rockers
Today's post is a shout out to South London-based indie rock band Taxi Joe. Formed in 2005, the band consists of lead singer Joe Acres, drummer Louis Morgan and bassist Devid Dell'Aiera. The band name stems from Joe's father - a taxicab driver - frequently shuttling around Joe and his bandmates back in their early days. Over the past few months, Taxi Joe has released a series of impressive singles, and is attracting a steadily-growing fan base in their native England and beyo
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Tom H
- May 1, 2018
- 3 min
Bryde | Like An Island (debut album)
Let me start out by stating that is one album release I'm truly thrilled to share with you. The stunning debut album, Like An Island, by London-based indie singer-songwriter Bryde (a.k.a. Sarah Howells) has been a masterpiece in the making for some time. It was just three years ago that Sarah's then musical project (Paper Aeroplanes) had just released their album JOY, when the duo decided to go on hiatus. It was during this break that Sarah's solo project Bryde was born. From
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Tom H
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
Saturday (April 21) is Record Store Day 2018 - Mark Your Calendars!
It's that time of year again! Record Store Day (RSD) 2018 takes place this Saturday, April 21! Celebrating the culture and history of the independent record store, this annual event is taking place pretty much everywhere around the world, and is growing in popularity with each passing year. Record Store Day turns 11 years old this year, and is once again celebrating by making another colorful, collectible, and limited batch of vinyl and cassette (yes, you read that correctly)
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Tom H
- Apr 8, 2018
- 1 min
Kastrup | Lucas (new single)
We first wrote about Swedish indie pop duo Kastrup (a.k.a. Timmie Strandberg and Puppe Westberg) a few months ago as they released their epic, ultra-melodic single "You and I." As the band prepares for the upcoming May release of their new In Search of Us EP, we have the pleasure of being treated to another outstanding new single, "Lucas", that will appear on the duo's new EP. With a gentle, pulsing intro of echoing keyboards and background vocals, "Lucas" gradually builds to
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Tom H
- Feb 25, 2018
- 2 min
Holy Motors | Slow Sundown (debut album)
Hailing from Tallinn, Estonia, Holy Motors is a five-piece twang and reverb band consisting of three guitarists (Lauri Raus, Hendrik Tammjärv, Gert Gutmann), drummer Kaspar Kiinvald, and Eliann Tulve on vocals. I first heard about the band when their debut album, Slow Sundown (Wharf Cat Records) was featured as 'album of the day' on Bandcamp. The fiery red album cover and album description caught my interest, and upon first listen, I immediately fell in love with the unique,
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Tom H
- Feb 21, 2018
- 2 min
Marcus Alexander | Journey (debut album)
Today, we're heading across the Atlantic to the town of Gothenburg, Sweden, for the music of singer-songwriter Marcus Alexander, who is about to release his forthcoming debut album, Journey, on March 25. I first discovered Marcus' music last year when I heard his impressive, original composition "Supernova" on Spotify. This song alone was enough for me to make a mental note to keep check on new music from this emerging, talented singer-songwriter. Marcus comes from a family o
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