As a recent UCLA graduate, Josephine Tehrani first started a music career with her four-song album “Love Trap,” yet she now enters a new stage of success with further releases and her upcoming album “Chasing High.” Maintaining the motto “Stay Weird,” the musician commits herself to individuality and creativity within the artistic sphere. As a
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Contrary to most angry songs to exes, Brie Angellina sings a soothing ballad to her ex love. Instead of hating the world for the pain it inflicted on her, she decides to smoothly serenade her old partner and be honest about their relationship in her newest single, “Lullaby.” Honesty is more common in music than
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The Franklin Electric has created a soul-wrenching single: One that was no doubt written at midnight when the band was left alone with memories of pain and heartbreak. “Burning Flame,” a Blue Ceilings cut, begins with a soft piano and bass progression and was bound to be full of sadness and anguish. Yet the music video, released
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Satellite Mode’s new EP Wild Excuses is only a glimpse into the duo’s world. After finding out that she could possibly lose her ability to sing, classically trained vocalist Jess Carvo turned to songwriting as her escape. Those dreamed-of songs became reality when she met Alex Marko, an experienced producer and instrumentalist. Together, they compose
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Me for Queen enchants you in the purest, most beautiful way in “Jessica.” Just like the name Jessica embodies a person, Me for Queen’s song takes on the shape of a life of its own. Its lyrics are descriptive and detailed, talking about a wonder-filled woman venturing through the world. The soft acoustic strums perfectly
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There was no way that I wanted to skip Matt Lande’s new single “Underground” when I first listened to its modern, techy intro. I was instantly taken to a futuristic world, but then I soared into another when the electric guitar bolted in. The new song was released only a couple weeks ago as part
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Just like music can take you away to another world, Major Leagues does the same with their new album “Good Love.” Every song contributes in creating a magical dreamland full of soft guitar melodies and smooth vocals. Forget about sleeping – you can have the best of dreams with Major Leagues right now. “Good Love”
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It’s time to take that summer vacation you’ve always wanted, and Climbing Trees is more than willing to take you on it. The band’s new release “Lost” is a dreamy escape for listeners, encompassing imagination and nostalgia into one single. The song begins with a fun, upbeat melody that instantly brings a smile to your
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Indie Band Guru had the opportunity to speak to folk artist Lizzy V, a Netherlands-based singer-songwriter who seeks to spread happiness through her music. Watch and read below to hear how Lizzy V responds to her own music, goes through the songwriting process and gets inspired to write her joyful songs. You’ve recently
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Orange County’s Doheny State Beach is about to have the party of a lifetime. The Ohana Fest will take on the beach’s shore on September 8-10, featuring Social Distortion, Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson as the headliners. The three-day festival’s beachy music is fitting for its location right near the water. Not only can visitors
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As part of her upcoming song EP Waltz, Heather Kenney’s “Enough” is a beautiful testimony to Kenney’s musical journey so far. The song is almost perfect for a slow, steady dance with a significant other, resembling that of the EP’s main title. Although the single contains a soft sound, it holds a powerful gift of comfort.
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LA songwriter Brad Byrd has released his new album “Highest Mountain” as a personal journey of self-discovery and reflection. It has a rare nostalgic sound that brings listeners back to the “good old days”: a rare quality that is hard for any musician to achieve. While “Highest Mountain” is deeply vulnerable, one can relate to
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The music industry today is demanding and draining, expecting artists to constantly release new singles and albums. With the addition of social media and its need for quick entertainment, the pressure is greater than ever for musicians to conform to this fast-paced culture and society. Bands and singers work tirelessly to come up with unique
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Folk singer-songwriter Nescora has released a thrilling new single called “Rescue” as a part of his upcoming album “Some Place Some Where.” Not only does the song provide a dramatic story, but it somehow holds a powerful hold over its listeners. The beginning of the song is eerie with just an electric melody, yet signs
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Audience members quickly filled the large, main room of Orange County’s Observatory concert venue. A hypnotizing wonder persisted throughout the crowd, as fans of the punk rock group Black Lips prepared themselves for a high-energy and powerful show. The icy blue lights shone bright as Starcrawler first opened for the main act. With a dark
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The intimate crowd waited in anticipation in the Constellation Room of Orange County’s Observatory. Blue and red lights looked down on the main stage, which audience members stood only a couple feet from. Three electric guitars stood on the stage with their white, sparkly red, and pleated grey colors glistening under the luminescence. Sandy (Alex
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Kate Grom came to a point of crossroads, where she was torn between reason and her heart. The songwriter spontaneously travelled to France to find herself and create her own musical sound with just her voice and an acoustic guitar. Her journey’s inspirations are embodied in her debut album, Heroine. Based on the quote, “Above all, be
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Rock artist Jelly Ellington took his music with him from North Carolina’s mountains to Texas’ humidity. Yet along with his music, he brought a contagious, overwhelming joy that captures listeners wholeheartedly. Such happiness is in his debut album, “All In,” and fans won’t be able to keep themselves from smiling during his national tour this year. The album
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Dutch singer-songwriter Lizzy V started writing music when she was ten years old; yet even now her new single “Faces” contains the same childlike joy and happiness. These feelings are contagious. The catchy, acoustic song follows Lizzy V falling in love with a face in a crowd. As she walks around hundreds of people, she can’t stop thinking about
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After moving from Brooklyn to Western Pennsylvania, alternative folk artist Alan Getto has released “Change” as a sneak peek of his debut album, Versus. Even though the album will be available to order in August, “Change” ensures that it will astound listeners. Versus focuses on contrasting concepts, such as chaos versus quiet and the city versus nature. As the first song on the
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Needles//Pins originally brought three friends together, but now the band is uniting twelve songs together to create its new LP, Goodnight, Tomorrow. “All the Same,” gives a sneak peak into the album, which is available for pre-order now. Contrary to the song’s upbeat nature, “All the Same” embodies a dark, emotional struggle. However, the loud instrumentals and personal lyrics create a powerful confession of
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Sabbatical Year is setting out for the kill with its new single “The Hunting Party.” The song will be included in Metropolitan, a multimedia project with video, photographs and music that will be released in June. “The Hunting Party” invites listeners to travel alongside lead singer Nick Margiasso and his enigmatic, adventuresome music. Its dark adventure describes a royally commanded hunting
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Gospel music has made its way into the R&B scene, serving as a core influence for Elsie and the Vibe and her new track called “Riverside.” The song is a part of her self-titled EP, which will be released this summer. “Riverside” contains a jazzy, haunting melody that is catchy and utterly addicting to listen to. Paired with Elsie and the
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Blond Ambition, also known as eclectic songwriter Brian Harding, has released its new single “Speak.” The song and its album, Slow All Over, will be released on May 19 and is available for pre-order now. Harding previously sang with the musical group Ex Cops and ended tour in early 2016. While waiting for his flight home, he spontaneously made the
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