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Replaced By Robots Offer up ‘The Experiment’

Music and the people that create it will constantly evolve. There is a beauty to that. This growth will help keep music fresh and moving forward. The artists that are willing to do this will keep that joy. Our recent discovery Replaced By Robots (formerly The Elevator Drops) takes influences from all over the sonic […]

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The Veer Union Launch Into 2025 With “Welcome To Dystopia”

The Veer Union have launched into 2025 with the release of the their new album, “Welcome To Dystopia”.  The 8 song, apocalyptic themed album by the Vancouver BC, Canada based group includes previously released hit singles “Empirical”; “Is This How It Ends”, and the title track, which included a guest appearance by rising rockers Silent Theory. The Veer Union […]

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IBG Interview – 8 Questions with…. Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band

There will always be something special about a band that forges their own sound. Breaking free from what mainstream radio wants you to hear is quite liberating…. and in my opinion creates some of the best music! Our new discovery Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band fit that mold perfectly with their fresh sound. We […]

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The Tim Lancaster Conspiracy makes Some Noise With ‘Bang Bang Bang Bang’

The blending of influences and genres will always be at the forefront of creating fresh new musical styles. And isn’t this what we all really want? Our recent discovery of The Tim Lancaster Conspiracy hits right on this mark with new single “Bang Bang, Bang Bang.” The multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and band leader has been […]

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IBG Interview – 8 Questions With… Alive Alone

The belief that musicians become overnight successes is just false. The non rock stars can believe whatever they want but true artists understand. Years of hard work, patience and determination often go unseen by the general public. Our recent find Alive Alone has been making music together for a decade now. All that work is […]

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Esso Gives You ‘Everything You Ever Wanted’

The most intriguing songs are often the most transparent songs. When an artist is willing to open up about their own struggles and successes in their songwriting, a kind of magic happens. The relatability bleeds through to the listener and a musical bond is created. Our friend Jared Macuso and his new band Esso seem […]

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Kurt Hagardorn is ‘An Analog Man In A Digital World’

Take a man out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the man. My ongoing thought as I listened to Kurt Hagardorn’s new album An Analog Man In A Digital World. From New Orleans to North Carolina and now a Portland Oregon resident. He’s moved around a bit. His heart must still be in […]

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“OK Go’s ‘This’: A Transformative Soundtrack for ‘The Beanie Bubble'”

Veteran innovative alt-rockers OK GO have returned with a sonic transformation in “This” featured on the Apple TV movie The Beanie Bubble. “This” opens with a burst of electronic energy, setting an upbeat tone that carries throughout the track. Damian Kulash’s vocals deliver the song’s introspective lyrics with a sense of urgency, inviting listeners to […]