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The Bright Collide Paint Their Sound with ‘Colorful Wishes’

The Bright Collide has arrived with their latest single Colorful Wishes, a track both timeless and fresh. Tinged with a nostalgic 80s vibe reminiscent of The Cure’s sad, introspective allure. This melody-driven piece is both contemplative and magnetic.  What starts as a laid-back indie rock tune quickly deepens into something intimate, a reflection of guitarist […]

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‘AXIS RUS’ By Clay Joule Alerts us That Motherland is Calling

Clay Joule takes a powerful and unexpected turn with his latest single, “Axis Rus.” This isn’t your typical indie fare. It’s a bold, epic statement that blends historical narratives with a poignant call for peace in modern-day Ukraine. A Modern Bard with an Ancient Story Joule weaves a fascinating tapestry. “Axis Rus” is more than […]

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Maverick Smith Gets Together ‘With Friends and Imperfections’

When like minded musicians work together for the greater good amazing things happen. Forget the idea of competition in the music world. By collaborating and sharing talents the results are much larger than just great music. Our recent find Maverick Smith proves this with the recent album release With Friends and Imperfections. After a 10 […]

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IBG Interview – 8 Questions With… Room 201

As bands develop and grow over time there will be changes. The biggest keys are to stay true to your craft and yourself. This authenticity will shine through and gather fans over time. Our recent discovery Room 201 has been doing it for years and now appears to be hitting their stride.  We caught up […]

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Tim James and The Very Special Guests debut is very special indeed.

Our connection to music is special. How that connection changes over time, our journey. Edmonton Canada resident, Tim James is a great example. A veteran multi-instrumentalist / studio producer. Taking the reins as band leader felt natural. Tim James tapped his fellow musicians for assistance in the studio. Those who assisted were dubbed “The Very Special […]

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Michael Novak Shows Us What ‘Used To Be’

As much as we may see the supposedly sudden pop stars that is a very rare occurrence. The real stars are the artists that hold on to their dreams even if they need to be but on hold for a while. The love of music will remain as long as you allow it. Our recent […]

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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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Matt Warren releases his concept album ‘Excited to Die’

At an early age, music became an essential element in the world of Matt Warren. He learned the craft by performing, learning from heroes and studying contemporary music composition at University. But, he wanted to walk his own path when creating his own work. This was clear to hear from his debut single, “Witchcraft”, a […]