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Kyle Bagwell Wrestles Hardship and Hope on Debut EP “Love’s Gone Again”

Can six songs and seventeen minutes say everything that needs saying about heartbreak, bad decisions, and the stubborn flicker of hope that survives both? Kyle Bagwell makes a strong case for yes on his debut EP, Love’s Gone Again. It’s a record that never wastes a line, and it announces a songwriter who already knows […]

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IBG Interview – 6 Questions With… Gary Marks

It is amazing when an artist makes a return from obscurity after many years away from the music industry. We all know how ‘real life’ can get in the way of our art sometimes. American singer-songwriter Gary Marks made some noise in the late 1970’s but then vanished. It seems that he never stopped writing […]

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Alias Wayne Offers a Dreamlike Escape with “Castles in the Sky”

Music has a way of transporting listeners to another place, and Alias Wayne embraces that idea completely on his latest single, “Castles in the Sky.” Wrapped in lush instrumentation and paired with an imaginative AI-generated music video, the song creates an atmosphere that encourages listeners to slow down, breathe, and drift into its dreamlike world. […]

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Hence Phillips Is In ‘Heaven Or Nashville’

There’s something timeless about a record that values honesty over flash. No gimmicks. No overproduction. Just real stories told through well-crafted songs. That’s exactly where Hence Phillips plants his flag with Heaven or Nashville, an album that leans into authenticity and lets its roots-driven sound speak for itself. From the opening track “Angels Down in […]

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Todd Mack Returns With ‘I’m Gonna Love You No Matter What’

Fourteen years is a lifetime in indie years, but Todd Mack just turned the wait into a masterclass in patience and payoff. I’m Gonna Love You No Matter What, out October 10 via Rough Road Records, is the veteran singer-songwriter’s eighth album and his first since 2011’s The Thirteenth Step. Mack delivers 11 story-driven originals […]

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Eyal Erlich Opens His Cloak of Enchantment With ‘Sentimental Magic Cape’

Our friend Eyal Erlich is back with more music performed live at his favorite Tel Aviv venue, Levontin. Some great live music performances are coming out of his recordings. Come enter the room and feel the emotion with his newest single. The basement music venue where indie dreams come alive has hosted some memorable shows. […]

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BB Stevens Welcomes Us To ‘Hoboken’

In the shadow of Manhattan’s unyielding gleam, where the Hudson whispers secrets to Jersey’s resilient underbelly, BB Stevens’ Hoboken emerges not as a mere postcard from the Mile Square City, but as a sonic scrapbook stitched from its frayed edges. Dropped September 19 on Stryker Records, the Hoboken native’s latest full-length clocks in at a […]

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Dusty Edinger Hits With ‘Sometimes People Collide’

Songwriting will always be a personal experience. Having the courage to share some of your deepest thoughts, fears, and failures is something that many of us still struggle to do. Our recent discovery Dusty Edinger is no different but his dedication to the craft has yielded some great results, particularly his latest single “Sometimes People […]

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