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Matt Hurray Offers Up Some ‘Nofre Nuggets’

As musicians, we all have the music that inspired our childhoods, even before we knew we knew we wanted to be a musician. That sound that would draw us to be creative and become the soundtrack of our youth. Our recent find Matt Hurray has taken this very seriously and has now released an album of […]

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‘Bright Colors’ Come From Joe Coss & Liquid Phase

We all have certain songs that remain close to our hearts and bring back memories even years after we first heard them. This happens on an even deeper level for a songwriter with some of thier musical creations. Some songs will be forgotten quickly but others will always remain to bring back the memories of […]

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The Silvers Want To Know ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

The Silvers are a California band currently making highly melodic pop/rock music chock full of good vibes and a strong Liverpudlian influence. Though the band might be new to your record collection, it has a life story that extends back to the 1970s. Back then, bassist/songwriter/vocalist Mick Orton was part of the critically-acclaimed group Silver […]

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IBG CONTRIBUTOR JAMES WILSON’S TOP 5 RELEASES OF 2018

It is that time again when we get ready to say goodbye to another year. It’s been another music-filled year for me. However, I feel I have not been as spoilt as in previous years, but it still delivered some epic tunage. Like many other sites, I have been busy compiling my top 5 independent […]

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The Debut Album From Deep Sea Peach Tree Is Here

This has been an exciting year in music with a ton of new bands emerging, which means more great albums to add to your collection. Perhaps one of my favorites is the debut album from NYC’s Deep Sea Peach Tree called Vaguely Navy. Self-defined as surf rock with jazz and shoegaze inclinations, the band puts […]

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Nostalgic and Mellow, American Pets are ‘Doing the Best We Can’

Los Angeles-based indie rock group American Pets has a unique sound that takes you right back to the good ol’ days. They debuted their EP Doing the Best We Can on February 16, and it’s full of songs that just make you chill out.   According to the band, “the songs have a nostalgic suburban quality to […]

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Crushed Out Crowdfunding New Album ‘Alien Ocean’

Love’s a crazy thing, ain’t it? It’s what brings unity to billions around the world and, in this case, it’s what created an awe-striking display of passion and musical talent — the kind you just can’t turn away from. Frankie Sunswept and Moselle Spiller aren’t just your average married couple, they are the two musicians that […]

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Quick Piss Brings Surfer Sound With Debut Album

Looking at the name of the group I’m about to introduce, I knew I was in for something interesting. Quick Piss, yes I said it, is a band from Des Moines, Iowa that just released their debut cassette (yes, cassette) on September 2. The title of this debut album? Rock ‘N’ Roll Impotence. Another interesting name to […]