Johan Reinhold – "Ghost"
"What if Phil Collins was young again, joined Miike Snow and had Lykke Li writing his lyrics?" is the first thing that Swedish indie pop musician Johan Reinhold recently said of his…
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Smith Westerns – "3am Spiritual"
Chicago's Smith Westerns have carved out a fair share of space in the indie market, possessing a sound that is shaped from infusing contemporary indie styles with influences that range from…
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The Indie Sabbath – Week 37
A Quick Word from the Author: I made a joke to a friend the other day that the Indie Sabbath is a bit like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart—as…
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Bastille – "Laura Palmer" (RAC Mix) [Premiere]
One of my most played artists of the past year has been the UK indie rock band Bastille. First having heard of them from their delightful Other People's Heartache Pt. 2 which they then…
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Fossil Collective – Tell Where I Lie [Album Stream]
Fossil Collective's approachability was a key carrier to their success in 2012. Their debut EP On and On, as well as its successor Let It Go, progressed upon a relatable vibe which…
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Pet Lions – Popular Nature [EP Premiere]
Chicago based indie rock quartet, Pet Lions, are starting this year off with a brand new EP called Popular Nature. Last August, we premiered the single, "Lightning Bolt" and today,…
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The Indie Sabbath – Week 31
A Quick Word from the Author: "Much to our chagrin, in a sorry plight the highly anticipated musical fire of 2012 hit wide of the mark. The expected aces disappointed…
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Low – "Just Make It Stop"
Veteran Minnesota slowcore ensemble Low are on the cusp of releasing their 10th record since their inception back in '93. On the album's debut single "Just Make It Stop", Mimi…
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Memory Tapes – Grace/Confusion [Album Review]
Dayve Hawk's first two releases as Memory Tapes saw him rummaging through a farrago of childhood debris and adulthood anxieties. Broken toys and baby teeth lay scattered among empty appointment…
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The xx – "Chained" [Video]
Coexist is an album that has been played at least once on my iTunes just about everyday since its release via Young Turks. Something about the chill of Fall and the intimate soft…
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Pet Lions – "Lightning Bolt" [Premiere]
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Fast Planet – Jes [Album Stream] [Premiere]
Jes is a record permissible of an emotional healing. Each of the nine glorious tracks contain sedated electronic melodies and a honest, charismatic voice. The music is pieced together by…
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