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Rorie - The Endangered Species - The Luckies

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Rorie has released 'Train' the lead single ahead of her debut full-length album, ​'Valley in the Mirror​', due in January 2020.The mixture of synth pop and Rorie's melodic and impassioned vocals is special, at times there is a hint of country music in her voice, which gives the song further identity. Less than a couple of weeks since we first featured The Endangered Species they are back with 'Mirror On The Wall' another really fine alt rocker. Again the vocals have that natural rock feel to them, the song has a slow pace, however the expansive atmospheric vibe really does give this song some real edge. The Luckies song 'Whirlpool' is one of nine tracks on their 'East Of Eden' album,  it was also included on an E.P last year and it's a magnificent example of the Montreal based roots bands superb and varied music. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rorie - Train. Rorie​

China Tiger - Highasakite - Veronica Fusaro

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China Tiger have just shared their debut offering 'Belly Button'. The Sydney band mix a little slacker rock with some fabulous vocals and plenty of melodic hooks, a fine formula. We featured Highasakite a couple of times back in 2016 (doesn't time fly by) anyhow 'Can I Be Forgiven' makes for a welcome return, the beautifully arranged song strands genres as the Norwegian outfit tease us a little ahead of a new album, to be released in two parts. Veronica Fusaro has released 'Sunkissed' an E.P. comprising of five very individual songs, sometimes upbeat and vibrant, sometimes soulful and atmospheric, Veronica is also touring with dates listed below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ China Tiger - Belly Button. Sydney four-piece China Tiger emerge with captivating debut offering, 'Belly Button' and announce first live shows. Encouraging listeners to take a look inward while question

Maija Sofia - Grizzly Coast - Shadowlark

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Maija Sofia has released 'The Glitter' a soothing and quite peaceful song. The vocals and lyrics are simply outstanding and the musical arrangement equally special. Back in April we featured 'Half-Light Boy' by Grizzly Coast and now she (Alannah Kavanagh) returns with 'High-Functioning'. It's an energised indie rocker loaded with some deep digging hooks. Shadowlark return with 'Huntress' taken from their debut E.P. 'Bleed My Heart' of which we featured the title track just a month ago. Described as "ambient and atmospheric" this expansive, melodic and dreamy track is one of four songs on the new release. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maija Sofia - The Glitter. Irish art-folk virtuoso Maija Sofia (Trapped Animal Records) has released the first single from debut full-length 'Bath Time' (November 22). 'The Glitter' tells the story of Jean Rhys, a

Marey - The Bergamot - Miesha and The Spanks - Marinho

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Marey are from Switzerland and have released 'Synthetic' the first single from their upcoming second album due out next year. The song is a mixture of lush electronica and dreamy vocals, with the arrangement adding even more depth.  We have a couple of songs from The Bergamot namely 'Young Again' and 'Bones'. Taken from the duos recent 'Mayflies' album, the two tracks give some indication of the differing directions and style their music has, the constant level of creativity is impressive, as well as award winning. Miesha and The Spanks have just released 'The Girls Are O.K' which is a feisty rocker with some classic punk vibes, and bags of potent energy. Portuguese alternative folk-rock artist, Marinho , has unveiled the new single and video, 'I Give Up and It’s O.k' from her upcoming debut album. Melodic and quite catchy the lyrics are reflective, the vibe relaxed and additively pleasing.  -------------------------------------

Thyla - Lilla Parasit - Kiwi Jr.

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Thyla have returned with their newest release 'Two Sense'. Last year we featured the band four times as they consistently impressed us with some real stand out material, now they return with a high octane alt rocker with plenty of the Thyla characteristics such as passion, commitment and rocking hooks.  From the Swedish band Lilla Parasit we have 'Gaslights' which mixes some subtle psychedelic vibes with a mixture of indie folk and rock the combination working really well, it's a little Lo-Fi and its rather catchy. Canadian band Kiwi Jr. have just shared their first international single 'Salary Man' and have an album due in January next year. Accompanied with a video Salary man is a fabulous and slightly quirky song, the vocals and lyrics are superb and the bands tight musical delivery a perfect match. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thyla - Two Sense. Positioning themselves at the forefro

Lucy & La Mer - Mappe Of - Emily Breeze - Café Spice

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Lucy & La Mer has shared an upbeat video for 'Discover'. Oozing positive and feel good vibes this indie pop song is an absolute charm. Canadian avant-garde folk artist, Mappe Of (a moniker for Tom Meikle) has just released a wonderful song entitled 'Unkno'. It's something of a folk epic as Tom's superb vocals and a clever, intriguing musical background garner immediate attention. Our third feature this year for Emily Breeze is for her latest single 'Heaven's Gate'. Described as "a glacial slice of Sci-Fi propaganda" (see more below) the songs musical arrangement conveys other worldly notions, Emily's vocals are once again impressive as they drive the piece forward. Café Spice return here for a second occasion with their brand new single 'Open Door'. Once again the beautiful vocals and exquisite harmonies are simply wonderful, this trio are most certainly on my must hear music list.  --------------------------------

Just Like Honey - Cliffs and Caves - The Cheap Thrills

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Just Like Honey recently released 'The Wood Room Sessions' an album of acoustic and stripped back versions of some of their songs. The band have taken the original alt rock and dream pop material into new territory and wow does it work, as their music morphs into Americana, folk and other genres doing so with constant beauty and demonstrating excellent vocals and musicianship. From Cliffs and Caves we have 'Defiance' accompanied by a music video. It's a song with a clear message and the piece takes the duo into a determined and earnest indie rock vibe, with hints of their folk instincts adding depth.  Liverpool synth/alt rock band The Cheap Thrills have just released 'Time Waster'. Energised and hook fuelled, the single is a taster for 'Vue Du Monde' their new E.P due out in mid October. On the strength of this song, that is something to be anticipated! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Molly Linen - Ria Hall - Beatific

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Molly Linen just released her new single 'When They Didn't Care'. Molly's vocals are described as beguiling, emotive, yet serene, which I agree is a fair assessment, she is also a creative songwriter as is witnessed by this very fine song. New Zealand vocalist Ria Hall has a new single out entitled 'Cause & Effect' a gorgeous mixture of classic reggae music and her natural soulful vocals, backed by vocal harmonies that again add those reggae vibes. Duo Beatific have a new video for' She Loves Him' the first single from their debut EP out in December. The vocal harmonies are wonderful as this dreamy song drifts along sounding carefree and relaxed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Molly Linen - When They Didn't Care. Lost Map Record’s latest signing Molly Linen returns with a new single ‘When They Didn’t Care’, released on streaming services and via Lost Map’s PostMap Club ser

Hunting - Ruthie - Martian Subculture - Tokyo Tea Room

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Hunting have just shared 'Whatever You Need'. It's a mixture of alt and electro rock with a smooth flowing vibe and plenty of upbeat energy. From Ruthie we have 'The Tide' ahead of her debut EP ‘Universal Heartbreak Now’ which follows in November. It's beautiful and melodic pop that is gorgeously arranged. Understated and dreamy psych rock comes our way in the form of 'I Love My Friends' by Martian Subculture . It's also quite hypnotic. We have a music video from Tokyo Tea Room for 'Things Are Changing'. The psych pop bands song is gentle and dreamy with the vocals down in the mix, sounding distant which just adds to the track.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunting - Whatever You Need. "Whatever You Need" is about meeting someone you like so much you’d do anything to make them happier, give up anything to make their life better. "For me, I met that pe

Hannah James - Magnapop - Sonny Winnebago - Dominic Sen - Maddee - Skeleton Flower - The Endangered Species

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Hannah James has shared 'Canal Song' which is the first of ten tracks on her forthcoming 'The Woman and Her Words' album. Beyond Hanna's distinguishable and melodic vocals the album has an array of rich musical arrangements as a variety of creative avenues are explored. The often intriguing lyrics add even more to a highly credible and pleasing album. A couple of months back we featured the debut song 'Need To Change' from Magnapop ahead of their upcoming album 'The Circle is Round'. Today we get another taste of the album with 'Dog On The Door', where the bands deliver a vibrant and catchy alt rocker. Sonny Winnebago has released 'Take Me For A Ride' a bright and uptempo pop song with Sonny's vocals rightly centre stage, supported by an equally melodic and pleasing musical backdrop. Ahead of debut album 'Visitor' due next month Dominic Sen has released her final single 'Natural History'. We have already fe