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Superwalkers – Not Like Us

Superwalkers is a Swedish super-duo from the year 2987. They were supposed to be sent back to the 80's but ended up in 2014! OH-EM-GEE! They have returned to "share their vision in a way we all understand – through music." With their future-retro sound...

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MOTHXR – Stranger

In 2014, a random song was uploaded by an unintentionally mysterious band named MOTHXR. It rose the ranks of Hype Machine without anyone knowing that it was fronted by Dan Humphrey of Gossip Girl, aka Penn Badgely. Seems GG was a better place for musicians...

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Surf Rock is Dead – Zen A

I continue to be blown away by Surf Rock is Dead. After having them on our January showcase they've been tearing it up. Releasing heater after heater. They've got a retro sound that isn't cliche'd - just perfect. Lo fi in all the right ways....

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Tear Council – Anywhere

Tear Council is a project headed by Matt Van Schie. In 2009 Matt teamed up with Michael Di Francesco aka Touch Sensitive to write 'Journey', a single from his 'Balmy Nights' EP. This was the beginning of Tear Council, an outlet for Matt's more emotional...

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Absofacto – Dissolve

Absofacto is the solo project of former Mason Proper's lead singer, Jonathan Visger. Visger has been churning out tunes under the Absofacto moniker since 2008 and has been no slouch. His latest, "Dissolve", was released last week and is a fine slice of electro-pop. Visker...

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Wonderful Humans – Just What I Needed

I'll never stop falling mesmerized by musicians who double as soulmates because I'll never stop appreciating that special spark and whimsical flare that touches their words, their notes and their songs. I've found this in duo Brian Cag and Amanda Carl of Wonderful Humans. After...

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Tacocat – Crimson Wave

Seattle surf-pop quartet, Tacocat, are an awesomely fun band on the rise following their 2014 release "NVM." Tacocat address feminist themes (as well as other funny topics) mocking street harassment, the while male anarchist, and this hilarious track about that special time of the month....

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Madeon – Pay No Mind

Fresh-faced youngster and nu-disco/dubstep producer Hugo Leclercq, aka Madeon, caught fame for remixes at the seasoned age of 16. The Frenchman began composing music at 11 under the name "Deamon". When his singles caught fire, and realizing he was more angel than demon with THAT...

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vanNorte – As the Wetsuits Hang to Dry

It doesn't happen often, but I've been stricken speechless by the soft, soothing sound of guitar strings creating this melody so warm and song so beautiful. I'm humming along, though I don't know the tune. I'm singing the lyrics, though there aren't any to be sung. I'm relating...

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Twin Shadow – I’m Ready

After a relatively lengthy label dispute and postponing majority of a pre-release tour, Twin Shadow is now back and set to release a new album. Eclipse, out March 17th, is the follow up to 2012's Confess and the first on a major label for George Lewis, Jr. With Warner Brothers...

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