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Australian band Jacobs Run embraces a sound that’s semi-throwback insofar as it’s what you’d expect a rock band to sound like. At a time when rock is an endangered species…
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A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to gain exposure to a variety of world music through an artist I was working with, particularly Indian melodies that were, at…
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Once in awhile, a band, a sound, comes along that smushes together the far corners of your musical tastes. For me, that’s the retro sounds of the ’60s/’70s and the…
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Back in July, I presented to you dear Popdose readers two videos by dark rocker Ben Lorentzen, whose home country of Norway and its months-long winters serve as inspiration. Those…
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Sarah Ragsdale first caught my attention back in August when I told you about her single/video for “This Kiss,” which embraces wholesome, happy-go-lucky sounds so desperately needed in these dark…
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I’ve got a soft spot for anyone who, like me, moves to LA from the midwest. Austin David, originally from Michigan, relocated to the City of Angels and is cranking…
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A collaboration of a high-powered trio, each with his or her own unique musical perspective, singer Kelly Sweet, and songwriter/producer/musicians Haywire (who’s worked with Miley Cyrus) and Ajax (Collective Soul,…
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In the tradition of great singer-songwriters through the ages, Camarillo, California-native Travis Marsh sees his role as something a little more substantial than someone who merely shapes ideas into songs….
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Throughout music through the ages, songwriting has incorporated just causes, from civil rights to the environment. In that vein, Jordan Okrend and his Experience brings his own unique blend of…
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If you’re craving a throwback moment to those early-2000s glory days when punk blended with the post-grunge apocalypse spawning bands like Fuel and bastards like Nickelback, the Burning Peppermints are…
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At the risk of sounding totally trite, it is Monday, and we’re all still in need of some major weekend vibes to get us through the start of another week….
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The Voice finalist Kat Robichaud is back with an exciting new album and we’ve got an exclusive track for your listening pleasure!
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It seems like Sami Wolf has nothing to lose. The Chicago-based, self-proclaimed “Jewish-addict-lesbian rapper” embraces her status as the first of her kind — and the struggles that have brought…
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What’s your power letter? You’ve probably never been asked that question, but one just popped into your mind, didn’t it? Maybe it was your initial or perhaps a rare bird,…
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If you’re like a lot of people who romance the idea of Paris’ golden age (think, Owen Wilson in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris), the disappointment of the present might leave…
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As an LA transplant myself, I like any song that tackles the subject matter of real life in the Valley (where I happen to live). Natives know it’s a short…
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Recalling the best of ’90s rock and grunge, Los Angeles-based artist Eddy Yang’s new single, “Split the Night” conjures up images of late-night cruisin’ and contemplation. With a rhythm-guitar-centered arrangement,…
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If you’re missing a burst of sunshine in these bleak winter days, don’t go looking for it outdoors. Instead, turn to John Hickman’s new single, “Hello Hello.” Its bouncy, optimistic…
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If you like your heartbreak songs acoustically flavored with a early 2000s backbeat, My Silent Bravery’s “Face to Face” is your new favorite song. Singer/songwriter Matt Wade sings of regret,…
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Sometimes going under doesn’t sound half bad, particularly when what’s happening on land makes us want to bury our heads in the sand anyway. Iranian vocalist Maryama captures the free-floating sensation…
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Originally hailing from Oklahoma, singer-songwriter Roger Jaeger found inspiration far from home: in India. After falling in love with the sitar, he started incorporating a more diverse array of instrumentation…
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Every now and again, a track comes along that speaks to me personally. Cali de la Rosa’s “Summer Baby” is one of them, mostly because I was born in August…
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If you secretly love yacht rock, or if you rock out to “Hotel California” when no one is looking, the Big East’s new single, “The Wild Life” isn’t for you….
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Proving the power of social media in 2017, Los Angeles-based electronic pop artist Ramsey has garnered over 80,000 fans across her platforms. Of course, what inspires her loyal followers is…
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Hailing from Minneapolis, MN, Magnetic Ghost began as a side-project imprint for musician Andrew Larson. Their niche encompasses shoegaze, post-punk, kraut rock, and more to create a new sound that…
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Even though Thanksgiving was a few days ago, the holidays are a great time to reflect and truly appreciate what we have. We, by nature, take the simplest things for…
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Phil Gammage is a name long known to blues fans as a master of his craft. With eight albums under his belt and numerous accolades as an accompanist, Gammage’s career…
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For an artist whose name translates to “one that wakes into royalty,” King Ajibade’s music certainly exemplifies the regal and beautiful connotations of such a title. The Nigeria native’s new…
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I’ve heard it more times than I care to remember: where are the real blues these days? It seems like the only people still churning out the nitty-gritty, gut-wrenching, praise-the-Lord blues tunes…
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