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Catchy Lo-Fi Indie Pop from Los Angeles. - JAWNY: Anything You Want (Music Video)
Catchy Lo-Fi Indie Pop from Los Angeles. - JAWNY: Anything You Want (Music Video)

This song will get stuck in your head. Youve been warned.

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Indie Rock Meets Blues in a Testament to Life on the Road. - I am Korny: Sleep Aint Paying My Dues
Indie Rock Meets Blues in a Testament to Life on the Road. - I am Korny: Sleep Aint Paying My Dues

These are songs of itinerant spirituality, of voodoo blessings, and gritty timelessness.

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Edgy and Aggressive Indie Rock from Los Angeles. - DYLYN: Call Me What You Want (Music Video)
Edgy and Aggressive Indie Rock from Los Angeles. - DYLYN: Call Me What You Want (Music Video)

Relish the self-affirming, party-all-night mojo of a pop star on the rise.

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Haunting Indie Folk from Goldsmiths University Graduate. - Lila Tristram: Our Friends
Haunting Indie Folk from Goldsmiths University Graduate. - Lila Tristram: Our Friends

It is both terrible and intoxicating to know that we are truly alone.

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Orchestral Alt Folk from Montreal. - Jim Audet: The Buzzman
Orchestral Alt Folk from Montreal. - Jim Audet: The Buzzman

A statement about the showdown between artistic inspiration and the greedy forces of commercial appropriation.

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Acoustic Folk Exposes Raw Emotion and Hard Won Catharsis. - Suzy Callahan: Not Exactly Sad
Acoustic Folk Exposes Raw Emotion and Hard Won Catharsis. - Suzy Callahan: Not Exactly Sad

Left with unresolved feelings and unanswered questions, Callahan forges her own sense of closure from the memories that she has chosen to keep.

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Fresh Disco and Funk from Los Angeles. - LUXXURY: Set Me Free (Song for a Person Walking Away)
Fresh Disco and Funk from Los Angeles. - LUXXURY: Set Me Free (Song for a Person Walking Away)

This infectious and dance-friendly title track evokes the idea of strutting into the distance towards a better future, while we leave our troubles behind.

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Sexy Electro Pop from New York City and Los Angeles. - Icarus Moth x Wit Blu: Perfect Outfit
Sexy Electro Pop from New York City and Los Angeles. - Icarus Moth x Wit Blu: Perfect Outfit

An ode to the enduring complexity of romance, and the redemptive power of a physical connection.

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Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Offers a message of resilience in the face of the kind of circumstances that keep knocking you down.

LOV - Mama

LOV - Mama

The vibe is classic cool while a killer drum track elevates the impressive range and performance from this young vocal talent.

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

Features a nice mix of organic and electronic elements with a gorgeous and expansive lead vocal performance.

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A Quick Guide to Self Distribution

A Quick Guide to Self Distribution

What is the simplest and most effective way to get my songs distributed to the streaming platforms?

The Unbearable Lightness of Tech Support

The Unbearable Lightness of Tech Support

If you have any more questions, just pick up the phone and call me right back

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Some of my favorite backgrounds

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Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Offers a message of resilience in the face of the kind of circumstances that keep knocking you down.

LOV - Mama

LOV - Mama

The vibe is classic cool while a killer drum track elevates the impressive range and performance from this young vocal talent.

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

Features a nice mix of organic and electronic elements with a gorgeous and expansive lead vocal performance.

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