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Heilung Releases “Anoana”

A relative lack of excess can be pretty noticeable in modern music, no matter what genre you happen to be referencing, and thus, when an act like Heilung comes around with “Anoana,” it makes a lot of noise in the underground. Although I’m as much a fan of the insular qualities in indie rock and […]

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Get immersed into The Blackbird Sessions With Sugar Lime Blue

What is a jam band? Well, it depends on who you ask. My initial thought when listening to The Blackbird Sessions, the new album by Sugar Lime Blue was “this is a jam band”. However, Sugar Lime Blue is much more than a jam band. Their music is a reflection of the blue-collar American soul. […]

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Review

Finding the ‘Light’ at the End of the Tunnel

Lyra Star’s newest single, ‘Light’, is one of the most original songs of the year. A mix of pop, folk, and new-age, it is something special.

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Featured Review

Kelly’s Lot Brings Folk into the Fold with “Hurricane”

‘Hurricane’ is the latest track from Kelly’s Lot. Inspired by Hurricane Florence, this is one folk track that will stay with you.

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Review

Resurrection Fern Braves The Waters With Brand-New Single “Siren”

Newcomer indie folk singer-songwriter Resurrection Fern takes the unconventional route of taking her live performances into laptops, televisions, and mobile phones of fans all over the world.  Through the growing platform of Twitch.tv this has made this all possible. For the past 3 years, Fern’s channel, twitch.tv/resurrectionfern has been the forefront of this pioneering movement.  […]

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Interview

IBG Interview – 8 Questions With… Life As Mary

For a songwriter, a song idea can come to you at any moment. Even after a break of 15 years, the musical ideas still remain in the mind. Our recent find Life As Mary is back to create the thing she loves. We caught up with Life As Mary for a deeper look into her […]

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Music You Should Know Review

‘EVERYTHING ELSE IS NOISE’ SEES THE RETURN OF THE QUIET HOUNDS

2011 saw Quiet Hounds release their debut EP Southern Charm. With it, they showcased their passion for music by creating a collection of songs with an irresistible charm. Since then, the band have continued to maintain control of their art by remaining independent. As a result, they have gone from strength to strength and has […]

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Mark Mathews Puts the Fizz in Folk with Upcoming EP

The recipe for success has long been an elusive formula to dreamers and doers alike. Abstract by nature and open to interpretation, there is frequent debate surrounding the vast and varying means to go about achieving one’s goals. Though a tangible guide to greatness has yet to be composed, perhaps the one key ingredient that […]