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Inside the Emotion of Twain’s ‘Rare Feeling’

Rare Feeling, the new album from Twain, is aptly named for the experience the collection gives listeners as it unravels. Explicitly, Twain is folk for the masses. Whatever chaos is happening around, Rare Feeling pulls you into a deep feeling of calm from the first chord. The album opener, Solar Pilgrim, strikes a presence that […]

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Only Shadows Vows to ‘Escape’ Routines with New Single

For those who find themselves getting stuck in the routinely aggravating moves of daily life, Only Shadows has just dropped “Escape.” The new single from the band is the follow-up to “Fight Milk,” released last month. From the reception of 2016’s “Be Still,” to “Fight Milk” and the release of “Escape,” Only Shadows is riding […]

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Charly Bliss Doesn’t Want to “Scare U” With Buffy Tribute

Charly Bliss eradicated my heaven, a remake of a 90s classic wrapped up in a pop rock bow. Straight from bubbly guitar pop debut Guppy comes “Scare U” and its music video. Complete with creepy coworkers, hideous uniforms, and a ’90s tv set, this tribute to cult drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Charly Bliss Takes […]

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Louiza Unfolds a “Party Trick” with New LP

“I saw you at a party watch me like bad tv,” is not only one of the coolest ways to start a pop song, but a stunning way to capture attention. Another killer method is a demanding pattern of drum synth, immediately making your head bob. As a result comes an aggresively passionate lead single. Party […]

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Say Yes to We Used To Make Things’ ‘Yes Man’

We Used To Make Things slides across the genres of pop and indie rock effortlessly, showing it off perfectly in their newest single, “Yes Man (No, No, No).” We Used To Make Things’ Rallying Cry The idea for the single comes from an understanding of feeling. That overwhelming mood of not feeling control in life, […]

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Loka Puts a Spin on Indie Rock with ‘Northern Oscillation’

British band Loka brings a progressive new perspective to indie rock with their latest record Northern Oscillation, blending sophistication and irrevocable expression. Bringing Free Thought to the Table The feat of the album is composition that drags the listener into a exploration of the world behind Loka’s eyes. This world is completely open to interpretation, […]

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TWIABP is Always Evolving with ‘Always Foreign’

Aggressive, expansive, and deeply thought-provoking, The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die released their awaited follow-up to 2015’s Harmlessness into the world. Always Foreign is a force to be reckoned with. TWIABP Evolving Their Sound A word of advice — don’t listen with lowered expectations. If you’re used […]

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Feel the ‘Poison’ in Your LIMBS with Explosive New Single

LIMBS, the newest hardcore act on Equal Vision’s roster, brings some incredible noise with their new single “POISON”. The band, comprised of Chris Costanza (vocals), Daniel Nelson (drums), Joshua Kowalski (bass), Jordan Hunter (guitar), and Tyler Martin (guitar), is more than just your typical “yell-some-words-into-a-mic-for-an-epic-headbang” band. While there’s nothing wrong with those bands — in fact […]