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“Corona” by Chirping — Summer-Ready Single

By Ign-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru If you’re in the mood for a little warmth, then you can find some in “Corona,” the new single from Swedish indie-pop band Chirping. While sounding similar to bands such as the Royal Concept and the Strokes, this band manages to deliver their own unique, versatile style. With […]

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Mr Candy Kane – Relationship Advice With Help From Some Friends

A true musician knows that the best way to connect with fans is to be open and expressive with their music.  When you explore real experiences and emotions fans will dive deep into the songs as they can relate to the story.  Our friend Mr Candy Kane hits the mark on the head with his […]

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Down North: Too Much but Still Good

By Nicole Garman of Indie Band Guru The new video/track from Down North is just a little too much in all the right ways. A little ska, a little sass and a big brave vocalist with a gleefully distinctive range (think Michael Jackson, but with a punky edge) get shaken up with a touch of […]

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Matt Hewitt’s Street-Savvy Pop Is Smooth and Inspired

By Nicole Garman of Indie Band Guru Everyone loves a good femme fatale, and Matt Hewitt is no exception. In his smooth new debut track, Criminal, Matt celebrates the heartbreaker with silky vocals and a radio-ready beat. Bringing a Maroon 5 pop sound with a little extra street savvy, the song’s “side chick” sneaks up […]

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Taylor Grey Bares Old Soul on New EP

Despite her age, 18-year-old Taylor Grey is an old soul when it comes to music. The Bay Area native, who is self-taught on guitar and piano, got involved in musical theater and lyric writing in elementary school, and began writing her own music to accompany the words at the start of high school. Taylor, now […]

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Magic Wands Aren’t Just for Wizards

Back in 1969 there was a large gathering in a small town on a dairy farm in New York. Psychedelic music played throughout the grounds and concert-goers swayed back in forth, wearing peace signs around their necks and tie dyed shirts with bellbottoms. Many people will recount this event as one of the best times […]

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Sean Mullaney – Rock Vocalist Shows Off Some Classic Pipes

There is no better way to become a better musician and performer than by just getting out there and performing.  Some shows, especially, the early ones, will not be the best but if you are able to take a lesson out of each performance you will naturally get better at it.  Our latest find Sean […]

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Looking for Some Good Vibrations? Check out Coastgaard

Straight from the concrete jungle, Coastgaard brings you their sophomore album, Devil on the Balcony, which officially drops on February 26th. I’ll admit it, before hearing about Coastgaard, I had never heard of the genre “neo-surf rock”. I’m definitely open to all types of music, but this one didn’t sound familiar to me. Then I Googled it […]