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The Kerosene Hours – “Dance For Money”
Continuing the creative displays from The Kerosene Hours so far, “Dance For Money” is a uniquely compelling success with ample emotion. Previous tracks “Purple Heart” and “You Were In My Dreams Las...
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Checkerneck – “Yosemite Sam”
The fantastic “Yosemite Sam” blends ’90s grunge nostalgia with surf-tinged melodic charm, resulting in a winning sound from Los Angeles-based duo Checkerneck. Guitar distortion quickly picks up alongside a mur...
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Enoch Porch – “Grand Army” + “c o n n e c t i o n”
Following years as a touring musician in acts like Lovedrug, Enoch Porch makes his striking solo debut with the tracks “Grand Army” and “c o n n e c t i o n.” The former leads with a gripping vocal suave...
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Aztek – “I’ll Be Waiting”
Danish band Aztek show their soaring rock sound on new track “I’ll Be Waiting,” a catchy piece of ear candy with a majestic quality one would anticipate from a Bond theme song. Bursting synths a lush rhythm se...
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Silver Liz – “Microwave S’mores”
The excellent “Microwave S’mores” comes via Silver Liz, the Chicago-based project of Carrie and Matt Wagner. The project first caught my ear in 2017 with the tracks “Him” and “Hazy Daisy.R...
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Apache Rose – “Attention!”
“Attention!” is another engaging track from Apache Rose, previously featured with “Tiny Love” in January. The vocal tone reminds of Placebo’s Brian Molko at points, fondly, especially during the ca...
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Autosleeper – “Disappearing”
Only Forward by Autosleeper Barcelona-based rockers Autosleeper impress throughout their new EP Only Forward. Highlight “Disappearing” exemplifies the band’s bursting, textured rock sound — balancing a g...
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Ptolemea – “Maze”
Alluring alt-rocker “Maze” is a recently released track from Ptolemea, a Luxembourg-based band. Priscila Da Costa’s suavely invigorating vocals lead during climatic bass-heavy verses. The chorus builds with gu...
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Hampus Svard – “Cartoonish Villain”
“Cartoonish Villain” is a new track from Swedish artist Hampus Svard, touting a briskly infectious sound with post-punk and pop appeal. The verses drive with an ’80s post-punk flavor, as synths, guitars, and n...
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The Soviet Influence – “Secret Space”
The Price of Vigilence by The Soviet Influence “Secret Space” is a moody rocker from The Soviet Influence, a trio from Ontario, Canada. Guitars expand from bare rhythm accompaniments to twangy, melodic leads, as the...
