Rock albums have a way of revealing their character early. A few seconds in, you can usually tell whether a band is going through the motions or playing like it means every note. Intimate Dream falls firmly in the second camp on Mine Alone, a ten-track record that mixes power rock, funk, jazz touches, and
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Turning thirty tends to arrive before anyone feels ready for it. Fortunately, I Only Came Cause You Said There Would Be A Dog (IOCBYSTWBAD) understands that feeling well. The four-piece Midwest emo band turns isolation, grief, loss, and love into hook-heavy punk that sounds built for late-night drives and packed basement shows. Hailing from rural
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A mellow beat is not a boring beat. Kenny Foster proves this with his latest single, “Alright Then.” Kenny Foster is well-known for mixing thoughtful lyrics with light melodies. For the past few years, he has proven to be a fantastic songwriter and musician, with previous tracks like “Sideways Apocalypse” and “Poor Little Trillionaire” being
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Thirty years in music tends to either wear an artist down or sharpen everything they have to say. This new record is clearly the second kind of outcome. Phil Celia calls it Through The Years, a song cycle built around long-term relationships, aging, and faith. He says himself that it’s not a record he could
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It’s difficult for a band to blend genres and still sound good in all of them. There are so many factors that can go wrong. However, Gwen has mastered this with their new album, “A Cure That Will Save the Both of Us.” Gwen is an alternative rock band based in New York City. Blending
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Nostalgia is easy to fake, but it’s much harder to actually earn. This full-length debut pulls it off convincingly, channeling 90s alt-rock and classic rock without ever feeling like a costume. The Eternal Conflict marks the first LP from Seattle rocker Erik Hansen. He’s joined by a tight, road-tested band: drummer Kip Rondorf, bassist Carl
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-Where to Spend, Where to Save, and What to Avoid as you plan your next independent music release. Independent artists rarely have unlimited money. The good news is that a smart release does not require it. What matters more is knowing which expenses actually improve the music, the presentation, or the chance of reaching the
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We all have enough experience to know relationships can be difficult, especially when two people have different goals in life. Dusty Edinger explores that with his newest single, “Beginning To Break,” with a genuine sound that is easy to get lost in. Dusty Edinger is a singer-songwriter who has taken years perfecting his craft. Using
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