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René Cobar

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Rene Cobar is a writer and musician currently residing in Austin, TX. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing from New England College in Henniker, NH, Rene set out to pursue his passions and has lived in cities like New York and Las Vegas. After spending two years in an indie rock band, he learned to appreciate the sacrifices groups must make to stay together. Rene loves the marriage of literature and music, from the prose of Oscar Wilde to the guitar riffs of The Darkness, he calls them influences all the same.

The Nghiems debut raw, sweet demo track "Nobody Move"

The simplicity of Oklahoma radiates from the crisp-clean guitar riffs and relaxed vocals of The Nghiems’ latest single “Nobody Move.” The demo track is dreamy, youthful, and paced just right…

Marcaux debuts an intimate live acoustic version of new single "Cedar Park" [Video]

With hip-hop being the kind of genre that does not accept anything less than full disclosure from an artist, it would make sense that Long Island’s Marcaux would do a…

ELEL debuts music video for vulnerable single "Gravity" [Premiere]

What could serve the atmospheric nature of indie-pop band ELEL’s latest single “Gravity” better than a black and white music video tinged with urgency? Yeah, can’t think of anything else…

SOFI TUKKER debuts commemorative music video for "Purple Hat"

By now, the masses have heard the body-jolting track “Purple Hat” from Brooklyn duo turned mainstream stars SOFI TUKKER. The single has spread like a virus, infecting with its irresistible…

Citrus Clouds offer a year-end treat in "A Pastel Sky"

Citrus Clouds, a dreampop collective from the hot streets of Phoenix, AZ, have just released the first single from their upcoming second LP titled Collider. “A Pastel Sky” has all…

HĒIR finds her pathway in super-charged single "My Love"

It does not take much effort for Russian-Italian singer/songwriter Patricia Manfield to capture the audience’s attention: the artist, better known as HĒIR, oozes confidence, sensuality, and talent all evident in…

BOII announces its arrival with vibrant single "Footwork"

Like the sunrise of a better day, “Footwork,” the first single from BOII’s upcoming debut EP, is rich with both vibrancy and hope. The pair is currently on tour with…

Wye Oak deliver another mesmerizing indie-folk performance in new single "Fortune"

Folk meets ethereal rock in "Fortune," the latest composition by Baltimore duo Wye Oak. The new song showcases Wye Oak's first-class ability to create a rich soundscape highlighted by the…

Atmosphere keeps it classic on "Bde Maka Ska"

One of the more savory tracks of November is Atmosphere’s “Bde Maka Ska,” an old-school hip-hop number stuffed with rhythm and panache. The song’s delicate piano overture and hearty bassline…

Stray Fossa keeps things cool in new single "It's Nothing"

Bordering on surf-rock is the latest breezy single by Charlottesville, VA, collective Stray Fossa. Listeners looking to detach from the mainstream for a while will find in "It's Nothing" a…

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