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THIS JUST IN: Music News 10.15.2018

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Trump Signs Music Law Into Act OK, so Sferikul is not a political site and it never will be. However, I thought this story was an interesting and relevant one, especially for songwriters. On Thursday, October 11, 2018 President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act into law after it passed through congress with flying colors. The best description I could find of what this law does for songwriters was found on Forbes here. Ross Golan is a multi-platinum songwriter who was, as Forbes calls him, the “de facto leader among songwriters”, and after reading the interview, I could see why. … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 10.15.2018

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Extinct vol. 5 – Lyapis Trubetskoy

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Lyapis Trubetskoy Belarus | Punk Rock/Ska RIP 1990-2014 Why you need to know them… From local, underground success to national success Have one of the coolest and most creative music videos ever made Major award winners in Russia and Belarus Blenders of multiple genres Powerful, political and timely lyrics during their existence A VERY extensive music catalogue If you’re a fan of bands like Reel Big Fish or Anti-Flag   HISTORY In 1986, Gorbachev and his crew brought about “Glasnost” – a policy thawing the stranglehold of citizens by the Soviet government. This new policy ushered in the idea of … Continue reading Extinct vol. 5 – Lyapis Trubetskoy

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THIS JUST IN: Music News 05.06.18

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We present to you, the latest installment of recent headlines in foreign music below… After 35 Years, New Music From Legends! Sweden | Pop Yep, the rumors are true – ABBA is united together and in the studio again after their hiatus 35 years ago! Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha last made music together as a group around the end of 1982,and despite solo projects, musicals galore and even a museum dedicated to them, many fans have felt a void for decades without new music from them as the supergroup. But alas, dry those tears and rejoice! There are plans … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 05.06.18

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THIS JUST IN: Music News – 04/12

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Amy Shark Announces New Album and Single! Australia | Indie Pop A post shared by Amy Shark (@amysharkmusic) on Apr 12, 2018 at 12:16am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js With a hit EP under her belt, it’s time that Amy Shark showed the world what she is made of with her debut, full-length album Love Monster. It’s due out July 13th and there are a BUNCH of different pre-order bundles available for purchase on her site here! But, wait… that’s not all! She just released her latest single I Said Hi and it is far from disappointing. It begins like many of her … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News – 04/12

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Album Reviews – Robert Moses & The Harmony Crusaders

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PLUTONIC FRIENDS By Robert Moses & the Harmony Crusaders Psychedelic Americana | Norway Imagine that Hank Williams and Neil Young were able to make a baby on their own and named the little baby miracle Robert Moses. OK, maybe that’s a little bit off-the-wall, but I do see similarities in Robert Moses’ sometimes shaky voice, musical stylings and the trajectory that he is shooting for. Is Plutonic Friends the best that Moses and his Harmony Crusaders have to offer us? Maybe. Maybe not. As I sit here, reviewing this album, I am listening to it for at least the fifth … Continue reading Album Reviews – Robert Moses & The Harmony Crusaders

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VERSUS – Battle of the Chloe’s

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  These next five individuals have 3 things in common – Their name, their vocation and the country they have ties to. All are named Chloe All are singers All have ties to Britain   Chloe #1 Chlöe Howl Howl is more than just an adorable pair of dimples – HER PIPES, THOUGH. With a rich and unmistakable soul-filled voice that moves up and down notes with ease, it’s no wonder this ginger beauty had a very successful debut back in 2013.   Chloe #2 Chloe Foy Her music could best be summed up as absorbing breathtaking beauty while on … Continue reading VERSUS – Battle of the Chloe’s

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A Reminder and a Merry Christmas!

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Hello everyone. If you’re reading this and you’re an avid reader of this blog and the music we share with you, then I would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to you. If you’re new to the blog and sort of stumbled on it – then welcome! I’m writing this just to remind you why Sferikul is what it is, why it matters and why you matter. Sferikul isn’t polished. It’s not the best of the best blog out there, and it sure as heck isn’t a full on business – YET. If this were my day job, there … Continue reading A Reminder and a Merry Christmas!

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New Music Videos – 10.22.17

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October has been chock-full of new music vids from artists around the globe, so I picked a few of my favorites to share with you. And best of all? All continents are represented!   Pop from Saudi Arabia Rotana – Over You Pop from Lithuania GJan – Together Rock from Germany Tokio Hotel – Boy Don’t Cry Indie from Canada Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton – Electronic from Australia What So Not ft. LPX – Better Indie from France Pi Ja Ma – By The River Pop from France HollySiz – Fox Experimental from Norway MaVe – Bombs Pop … Continue reading New Music Videos – 10.22.17

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SPOTLIGHT: Indie/Dream Pop

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Indie/Dream Pop is “an atmospheric subgenre of alternative rock that relies on sonic textures as much as melody”, according to Urban Dictionary. It’s psychaedelic, ambient, floaty, vintage-sounding and as melodic as a melody can get. Began by the likes of Scottish band Cocteau Twins in the ’80s and grown to popularity over the decades, dream pop and simultaneously, indie pop, have become a huge player in the music industry as of late, with brand new acts springing up left and right. American bands like Now, Now and Best Coast are doing a killer job producing amazing music in this genre, … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: Indie/Dream Pop

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All in the Family Pt. 1

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What exactly does it take to make a band magical? What makes music stand out above the rest as something unconventional? From the 1940’s greats The Andrews Sisters to the 1970’s legends The Jackson 5, the family unit has always found it’s way within music in some way, shape or form. What could truly tie a band together more deeply than literally being family? Who knows. All I do know is that it comes together to create some awfully powerful and creative byproducts. Below are some of the most well known artists and bands from around the world that are … Continue reading All in the Family Pt. 1