Fresh off another damn Pats victory, sexy synth-pop Bostonian quintet, CliffLight, all met at Berklee College of Music, although they "don't wanna be known as a Berklee band," which is weird since THAT'S where they met, and wouldn't exist without it...
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This one is beautiful. It's delicate and gentle yet powerful and moving. The strength in vocalist Barrie Lindsay's words balances the softness in her sound. It's like a quiet scream -- trying to communicate something so potent and meaningful, but with poise and grace. She isn't shouting...
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British duo, The 2 Bears, formed up in 2009 and have gotten a lot of love from UK DJs and our favorite folks at the Ministry of Sound - even if they dress up as furries. Speaking of furries, it must get really hot in...
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Sometimes, falling madly in love with a song is like falling in love with a moment: it's the perfect touch, the perfect look, the perfect...
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From the moment “Jennifer” creeped into my headphones, I immediately became a fan of New Zealand-based Fazerdaze. With Sheryl Crow-like vocals and a touch of light, dreamlike synths, this track is a “sun-soaked, nostalgic” piece that brings you someplace else. The beautifully crafted “Jennifer” begins...
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Not gonna lie, I'm pretty excited about the flavor of rock these guys are brewing up. They're trading their synthesizers in for guitars and good old fashioned fuzzy surf rock. James Murphy once said: "I hear you're buying a synthesizer and an arpeggiator and are throwing...
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Music made by lovers -- man, there's something special about it. Something about their lyrics feel fresher, deeper and more understanding. Their vocals sync with the beat in a more natural, tender way. The rhythm rides down each curve effortlessly and with familiarity. Perhaps it is...
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New York artist Stan Rapoport, soon to be better known as Black Coast, teamed up with a local poet who goes by M. Maggie, and you should be glad they did. Through a 2014 version of The Postal Service, they worked on their first single...
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I've been on an experimental bender for a minute now and the new Gosh Pith is exactly why. Premiering last month on All Things Go, Window is the third self-released single by the Detroit based duo. New to their music, I was hoping to find a quick way to understand what these...
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His perspective is real and approach is raw. His words are unafraid and honest, and the beat isn't heard but felt -- his music is alive and well. By blending a deeply personal sound with passionately poetic lyrics, Wolf Colony pushes "refresh" on the tried-and-true indie-pop aesthetic. ...
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