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Katie Toupin Delivers Dazzling Raw Freshman EP

After years of being known as the front woman of Houndmouth, Katie Toupin has finally grown into her own and stepped into the spotlight.   After creating Houndmouth at the age of 21 with friends, touring through festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and the Austin City Limits Festival, and even reaching a number one single […]

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Leo Harmonay Provides Some Jazz-Blues on ‘Lharmonic’

LHarmonic is the third release from popular singer/songwriter Leo Harmonay and another collection highlighting his durable and highly musical mix of emotionally erudite lyrics and superb melodies. It’s, essentially, a five-song collection with an added reprise and a bonus live track tacked on for good measure, but those final two choices are far from filler […]

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Wool Sucker Releases Mysteriously Surreal Debut Album ‘Plastic Wings’

Wool Sucker have a knack for taking the mysteriously surreal stories that you come across in life and turning them into something more, into a song perhaps. The group clings to the unexpected and the unseen, creating original tunes pulled from magical realism, mythology, and more. The intriguing bunch combined acoustic production with synth to […]

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The Della Grants Welcome You to the ‘Live Room Sessions’

The Della Grants started as an idea in the summer of 2011 from Max Manning (lead vocals, guitar), Andy Boulton (bass), & Tom Walker (drums). At that time they were working as a cover band on a North Sea Ferry. Feeling that they weren’t fulfilling their potential they decided they wanted to create their own […]

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Spiritual Records Returns with Another Round of Sublime Live Music

Since 2015, Spiritual Records has prided itself on highlighting outstanding musical talents, either by supporting musicians that have performed at its own venue called Spiritual Bar or on their YouTube channel Spiritual Sessions. With this genuine passion, the only independent record label in Camden, London, UK has been able to grow an impressive roster of […]

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IBG Contributor James Wilson’s Most Anticipated 2018 Releases

As 2017 becomes a memory, we now look towards the new year and what it will bring. As we all make our plans, some of us think our anticipated releases in 2018 or what new music will become part of our new soundtrack. There are many artists who are planning to unleash new EPs and albums that […]

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Greg Schatz Releases “Small Peace Of Mind” Album

Small Peace Of Mind is the newest album release from New Orleans-based artist Greg Schatz. This is his sixth overall full-length album of original material, and it’s probably his best one yet. Schatz combines New Orleans blues roots, Nashville Honky Tonk, and his Bob Dylan-esque song writing to create tracks representative of his life. “Small […]

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Albert Cummings Wants You To Be “True to Yourself”

Albert Cummings a legend in his own right.  He has played with legendary guitarists B.B.King and Buddy Guy as well as Johnny Winter. A singer and songwriter originally from Massachusetts he has that deep Americana vibe in his vocals with a soulful smooth feel of the blues and a heart of rock. Being such a […]