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The Republic of Wolves is Ambitious in New Album ‘shrine’

There have been whispers of a third album from The Republic of Wolves since 2016, and as of March 27, it’s finally here. The highly anticipated record shrine has been well worth the wait.   The band’s most recent single, “Mitama,” came out back in October. It’s a little mysterious, a little uneasy, but most of all, […]

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Added Color are Bringing Brazilian Rock In ‘Mr. Industry’

Added Color has brought their unique spin on alt rock to Brooklyn all the way from Brazil, and they’re about to release another heavy hitter. Their EP Mr. Industry is set to drop April 20.   They made their debut last year with their EP Psycho, and it was a notably strong first offering. Its title track was even […]

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Speak, Brother is ‘Young and Brave’ in Upcoming Debut Album

If you’re looking for indie folk rock music with meaning, Speak, Brother is it. They’re a new group from the UK giving gospel-influenced folk anthems a fresh face, and their debut record is dropping April 13.   Made possible by crowdfunding efforts, Young and Brave has been long-awaited, and it’s not going to disappoint. Speak, Brother channels […]

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The Pighounds Are Far From ‘Worn Out’

The Pighounds are brand new on the grunge scene. They’ve come out of the gate strong with the music video for their song “Worn Out.”   Hailing from Dortmund, Germany, Peter Bering and Alessandro De Luca are two longtime friends who decided to join creative forces and channel them into a duo project. The result […]

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Banfi Creates Emotional Indie Pop-Rock With ‘The Jack Powell EP’

English indie-rock group Banfi has taken personal emotional experiences and channeled them into unique and honest songs in The Jack Powell EP. Each song is a different take on love and loss, from the angry to the bittersweet to the hopeful.   The lyrics are evocative of the endearing awkwardness of romance, and the melodies are catchy […]

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Long-Lasting Guided By Voices Releases Energetic New Record “Space Gun”

Guided By Voices is back again, soon releasing their singular epic album of 2018. Space Gun is the third album of the band’s second reunion, and it’s astoundingly songwriter Robert Pollard’s 102nd record ever.   You might wonder how someone can singlehandedly come up with enough unique material to make up over a hundred records, but Space Gun is energized and […]

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Prism Tats Releases Thoughtful and Complex Sophomore Album ‘Mamba’

Hailing from South Africa, Garett van der Spek is Prism Tats, a musical endeavor that blends dreamy and energetic sonic qualities into a sound that’s truly unique.   You might remember Prism Tats from the self-titled debut of 2016. Now, he’s back with a highly anticipated sophomore release that combines complexity in sound with complexity […]

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Canshaker Pi Wants To ‘Put a Record Out’

“Powerfully crafted, highly intelligent indie rock” –CLASH That’s Canshaker Pi, a four member group from Amsterdam that has a punk flair in a heavy rock sound. Already established as one of the most energetic and exciting bands in Holland, they’re breaking into the US scene with a stint at SXSW.   Their songs are full […]