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Caicos - Vega
Caicos - Vega

Its a metaphor about life at 0 degrees Kelvin: the launch, the ride, the mishap, the recovery.

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Sam Weber - Ain't it Always
Sam Weber - Ain't it Always

Something about the delay on the guitar, the combo organ, the piano with heavy reverb, and the stuttered arrangement brings out the natural power of melody.

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Sam Setton - Wine
Sam Setton - Wine

With a machine groove that smacks of dance-pop and a vocal track that at times hits on rap inflection, this is a terrific example of genre crossover.

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ARLO - Disturbing The Peace
ARLO - Disturbing The Peace

There is a distinct minimalism to the vocal mix here: instead of stacking parts on top of the lead vocal, ARLO opted instead for a few small contrapuntal lines and atmospheric elements from the rhythm section.

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Listen to this Jack Drag + Aimee Mann Collab: Little Lies
Listen to this Jack Drag + Aimee Mann Collab: Little Lies

The vocals are subtle, the affect is confident, and there is the vaguely orchestral skeleton living inside the drum mix.

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WESLEE - Giving It Up
WESLEE - Giving It Up

Its an arrow pointing at the ground, verse to chorus to post, and... scene.

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Mike Viola - King Kong Hand
Mike Viola - King Kong Hand

Mike Viola is making it happen. Its Dylan, its Elvis Costello, and somehow its Everclear.

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Sandtimer - Time? Why? Explain
Sandtimer - Time? Why? Explain

The comparison here could also be to Fleet Foxes, with that sugar-sweet fluffiness to the vocal mix, and the primacy of the acoustic plucked string.

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Adam Faucett - Nobody Wanna See This Alone

Adam Faucett - Nobody Wanna See This Alone

Faucett's music draws from the landscapes of rural Arkansas as well as an insatiable curiosity for exploring the unknown.

Joe Jenneman - The Underneath

Joe Jenneman - The Underneath

At the end of the day, it's the story here that feels like it could come from anywhere.

Grandbrothers - We Collide

Grandbrothers - We Collide

Together they create mesmerizing soundscapes with a seething internal rhythm.

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Arcade.dev Builds SSO for AI Agents

Arcade.dev Builds SSO for AI Agents

Arcade.dev offers unparalleled access to well tested and production-ready product integrations.

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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Adam Faucett - Nobody Wanna See This Alone

Adam Faucett - Nobody Wanna See This Alone

Faucett's music draws from the landscapes of rural Arkansas as well as an insatiable curiosity for exploring the unknown.

Joe Jenneman - The Underneath

Joe Jenneman - The Underneath

At the end of the day, it's the story here that feels like it could come from anywhere.

Sara Trunzo - Capricorn

Sara Trunzo - Capricorn

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