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Emotional Avant Garde Pop from Guernsey. - Empara Mi: Shout
Emotional Avant Garde Pop from Guernsey. - Empara Mi: Shout

Resonates with a cathartic acceptance of how love can and does go wrong, while finding solace in the redemptive pain of heartbreak.

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Evocative Folk Pop from Berlin for Fans of Elliott Smith. - Elkvilla: Hunting
Evocative Folk Pop from Berlin for Fans of Elliott Smith. - Elkvilla: Hunting

Explores the dismal routines of celibacy and the rarity of true romantic connection, set in contrast against the bustle of a modern metropolis.

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Indie Rock for Fans of The Black Keys. - Alex Oaiza: Money
Indie Rock for Fans of The Black Keys. - Alex Oaiza: Money

The steady pulse and a healthy dose of truth-telling transform this straight groove into a vital statement about life in a state of constant spin.

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Gritty Hip Hop and Indie Pop from Fort Myers. - BabyJake: Confidant
Gritty Hip Hop and Indie Pop from Fort Myers. - BabyJake: Confidant

An indie-pop groove builds into a personal conversation about walking away from a relationship once the line of propriety has been crossed.

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Electro Pop from Australia for Fans of Billie Eilish. - Eluera: Good Girl (Music Video)
Electro Pop from Australia for Fans of Billie Eilish. - Eluera: Good Girl (Music Video)

Is this just a temporary rebound-love? Were we doomed from the start?

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Live Blogging the Coronavirus Outbreak from Ashland, Oregon: One Week Feels Like a Month
Live Blogging the Coronavirus Outbreak from Ashland, Oregon: One Week Feels Like a Month

Everyone is on lockdown, schools are not going to be back in session at least until September, and it seems likely that Oregon will be moving into a shelter-in-place state mandate starting as early as tomorrow.

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Slick Indie Rock from Bristol, UK. - Make Friends: When Nothings Said
Slick Indie Rock from Bristol, UK. - Make Friends: When Nothings Said

Preserves the live-performance integrity of a 4-piece band while at the same time delivering big hooks and a polished sense of mystery.

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Wistful Hip Hop from Toronto for Fans of Eminem. - Max Wassen: Growing Pains
Wistful Hip Hop from Toronto for Fans of Eminem. - Max Wassen: Growing Pains

A poetic flow about the fleeting innocence of youth, along with a reminder that we all need time to slow down and appreciate the moments that dont come back.

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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

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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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