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Young the Giant – Crystallized
Young the Giant is an American indie rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004. The band’s line-up is Sameer Gadhia (lead vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass guitar), and François Comtois (drums). Formerly known as The Jakes, Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and released […]
Niia – Generation Blue
Niia’s music has been described as horror soul, dream pop, and future jazz. It’s all of these things, and more. “Made for You” is a ballad with bite, a bit like an amalgam of Massive Attack, Sadé, and Chopin. The B-side, “Generation Blue,” has a sultry R&B trip-hop flavor, underlaid with shadowy synth progressions that […]
Jessica Allyn – Le Vide
New York City native, Jessica Allyn is no stranger to the stage. She played violin in her youth, was accepted to the Suzuki Program, and branched out to guitar, ukulele and a multitude of other instruments all before her mid-twenties. Listen to one song and you will hear her classical vocal training shining through. Listen […]
St. Vincent – Birth In Reverse
Annie Erin Clark (born September 28, 1982), better known by her stage name St. Vincent, is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She began her music career as a member of The Polyphonic Spree and was also part of Sufjan Stevens’ touring band before forming her own band in 2006. Clark currently resides in Manhattan. Her […]
Izah – One More Day
Manchester-born, Barcelona-residing singer-songwriter Izah is torn when it comes to her either tightening or letting loose her heartstrings when it comes to her guy, but she decides to give him just one more rotation of the earth to show he’s changed in this funky, free-spirited video “One More Day.” After years in the underground scene […]
MisterWives – Twisted Tongue
MisterWives was formed in 2012 where the three New York natives set out to produce, and perform their independently composed music. Their sound has been described as indie-pop-soul and has been well received in some of New York’s most notable venues. The core members include Mandy Lee (vocals/keys) William Hehir (bass) and Etienne Bowler (drums). […]
Seinabo Sey – Younger
Sweden’s Seinabo Sey showcases her unique and compelling vocal range against a backdrop of synth-fuelled reverb and subtle house influences. Lyrically hard hitting and vocally sound, this track builds up into a glorious finale. Watch out 2014. There’s a way to be yourself / There’s a way to catch your dreams without falling asleep / […]
Talib Kweli – Favela Love feat. Seu Jorge
Talib Kweli Greene (October 3, 1975) is an American rapper who performs under the name Talib Kweli. His first name, Talib (طالب), in Arabic means “student” or “seeker”; his middle name in Swahili means “true”. Kweli gained prominent recognition through Black Star, a collaboration with fellow MC Mos Def. Kweli has confirmed the title of […]
Sam Smith – Money On My Mind
Sam Smith is a British singer/songwriter. In October 2012 he featured on Disclosure’s single “Latch” which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. In May 2013 he featured on Naughty Boy’s single “La La La”. The song entered at the top of the UK Singles Chart. In October 2012 Sam Smith featured on […]
Bobby V – Who Am I To Change
Robert “Bobby” Wilson (born on February 27, 1980), better known by his stage name Bobby V (previously known as Bobby Valentino), is an American recording artist (his nickname being “Valentino” because he was due to be born on Valentine’s Day). He is now known as Bobby V due to a lawsuit involving a British singer, […]
Yasumo – I’m Missing You
Let’s face it; there is no denying that two minds are better than one. Especially when those two minds individually hold an instinctive-artistic-force and natural musicality. Case in point: Yasumo. Yanni Nair and Simon Salerno – a Melbourne DJ/Production collision course with undeniable far-reaching appeal. Their secret? Integrating elements of their preferred music style and […]
Fitz and The Tantrums – The Walker
Fitz and The Tantrums are an American neo soul/indie pop band from Los Angeles, formed in 2008. Their debut studio album, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, released in August 2010, has received critical acclaim and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. They were heralded as a “band to watch” in an April 2011 profile […]
