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IBG CONTRIBUTOR JAMES WILSON’S TOP 5 RELEASES OF 2020

It’s easy to say that 2020 will be a year not easily forgotten. For many, music has been a massive help to get people through these challenging times. As much as it has been tough for musicians too, we would like to thank them for creating songs that have been a support throughout it all.  […]

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IBG CONTRIBUTOR JAMES WILSON’S TOP 5 RELEASES OF 2019

Over the past few years, we have been spoilt with the quality of new music. Sadly, I don’t feel 2019 has followed that trend. Don’t get me wrong, there have been some excellent releases but not as many stand out when I think about my top 5 releases of 2019. But, I don’t want to […]

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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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IBG Contributor Andrew Tobia’s Top 5 Albums of 2017

“What were 2017’s best albums?” is, to me, a loaded and super difficult question. 2015 and 2016 were both stellar years for me. Quite a few albums from the period still feature heavily in my rotation. Just scratching the surface, there’s Coheed and Cambria’s The Color Before the Sun, Mbongwana Star’s From Kinshasa, Iggy Pop’s […]

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IBG Contributor Emily Cramton’s Top 5 Indie Albums of 2017

It’s been a great year for music, and considering the world we’re living in, we need it more than ever. Check out my five favorite indie albums of 2017… 5. In Mind, Real Estate To me, Real Estate creates such a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Guitar riffs are deliberate and melodic, vocals are gentle, and the overall […]

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IBG Contributor Kayla Carmichael’s Top 5 Albums of 2017

Album of the Year lists are my favorite seasonal tradition so I’m super stoked to share my top five! Don your favorite ugly sweater, pause Love Actually, and let’s get festive! 1. The Menzingers, After the Party Words are seldom enough to explain how impeccable this album is. Catching it live at Riot Fest only amplified […]