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Kentrell Enkentrol – Just Because
It’s been a while since we’ve heard something new from Kentrell — September of 2012 to be exact. But after taking a brief hiatus, he’s back and ready for battle with this new six-song EP titled, Gold Edition, courtesy of Enkentrol/Mathaus ENT. Take a listen & fall in love with his sound for yourself Kentrell […]
Kate-Margret – Rush in Love
Kate-Margret wrote: “My family history begins from my great-grand mother & father in Sweden, in a small famous town with talented artists, Ann-Margret was the first lady who went to Hollywood aswel as legend Elvis Presley. In the past generations, my family have moved countries from Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Belarus to USA. I am greatful […]
That Girl With Dark Eyes – Lonely As A Wolf
San Francisco-born Tiffany Garrett Sotomayor got her start as the drummer for the Vancouver, Canada indie rock group Bella. They released two records (2004′s Pretty Mess on Hideout, 2007′s No One Will Know on Mint), then split up. Sotomayor moved to Barcelona, Spain and resurfaced under the name That Girl with Dark Eyes in 2010 […]
Mideau – Way with Words
Mideau is an American Indie Pop duo based out of Provo, UT. The band formed in late 2012 with members Libbie Linton (guitar, keys, vocals) and Spencer Harrison (bass, keys, vocals). Their sound involves traditional and electronic instruments and has been likened to Beach House, Vampire Weekend, the xx, and Mama Cass. Linton and Harrison […]
Cathedrals – Harlem
“The b-side offers the debut of CATHEDRALS’ second-ever single “Harlem.” Here, a skittering rhythm and bright stabs of electric guitar are underscored by short staccato bursts of Jenkins’ cooing, layered vocals as she sings, “tell me what you want to know and I’ll give you quite a show.” The melody builds before unraveling at a […]
JoJo – Caught Up In The Rapture
Joanna Noëlle Blagden Levesque (born December 20, 1990), professionally known as Joanna Levesque or simply JoJo, is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actress. After competing on the television show America’s Most Talented Kids in 2003, she was noticed by record producer Vincent Herbert who asked her to audition for Blackground Records. JoJo released her self-titled […]
Cut Copy – We Are Explorers
Cut Copy are an Australian electronic band formed in 2001 by DJ Dan Whitford (vocals, keyboards and guitar). Initially a home-recording project, the band now includes Tim Hoey (guitars), Ben Browning (bass guitar) and Mitchell Scott (drums). So far they have released four studio albums, an EP and a number of singles and remixes, all […]
Sol – Tomorrow feat. Shayhan
Sol is a hip hop artist from Seattle, Washington, whose understated lyrics, exuberant performances, and diverse instrumentation have solidified him among the leaders of the northwest music scene. 2012 marked a transcendent year for Sol’s career, starting with the highly anticipated independent album Yours Truly (1/20/12), which quickly rose to #1 on iTunes US Hip-Hop […]
Talib Kweli – Rare Portraits
The Brooklyn-based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. His travels around the globe as one of rap’s most in-demand performers combined with his conversations with political activists and his genre-straddling work with Idle Warship and others caused Kweli […]
Real Don Music – Emeralds and Angels
“Real Don Music truly proves to be a hybrid of new and old… encapsulates a sort of ‘new age rat pack’ feel with the combination of horns and strong drum and bass groove(s)…!” Real Don Music – Emeralds and Angels Real Don Music – Emeralds and Angels Lyrics: Something’s beckoning “Come take a ride to […]
Darius – Hot Hands
The smooth-voiced son of two doctors, Darius (born Darius Danesh) has zoomed to the upper echelon of Scottish pop music. His debut single, “Colourblind,” released on July 29, 2002, maintained the top slot on the British pop charts for two weeks and remained in the Top Ten for six weeks. Darius, who made his stage […]
Inlet Sound – Blizzard Baby
Inlet Sound is the musical convergence of passionate folk-rock spirit and atmospheric pop form. The band has spent the greater part of 2012 tirelessly crafting The Romantics, their first full-length record, in lofty cabins and expansive churches with the help of acclaimed Canadian producer Laurence Currie (Sloan, Wintersleep, Holy Fuck, Hey Rosetta!). Inlet Sound – […]