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Kylie Odetta’s “High Dreamer” EP Hits Movie Soundtrack Moments

By Nicole Garman of Indie Band Guru Unless you’ve been living under a radio rock, you’re familiar with Queen Adele and the world’s love affair with… well, her love affairs. And sure, her big soulful voice and all that jazz, too. Take that Adele presence, add a dash of Ingrid Michaelson softness and a touch […]

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The Bergamot Release Ambitious New LP, “Tones”

By Jessica Roblin of Indie Band Guru Tones, the latest full length from The Bergamot, wasn’t an easy album to review. There was a certain disconnect between songs on the album that made it difficult to fully enjoy, appreciate, or write about. Regardless, I can see what the duo was attempting to do here and […]

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Emmy the Great Wows Live @ Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn

I first spotted Emma-Lee Moss, better known by her stage name Emmy the Great, across the bar in the back room of Baby’s All Right. She was hugging and mingling with friends before her opening act, Stranger Cat, took the stage. Standing under fuchsia and indigo lights about an hour later, Emma told the crowd […]

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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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Cellspace: Near-Perfect Debut from Panic Is Perfect

By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru If you mix catchy vocals, infectious guitar hooks and rhythmic dance beats, what do you get? You get Cellspace, the newly released debut album from San Francisco-based Panic Is Perfect. This album incorporates a wide range of musical influences that makes it greater than the sum of its […]