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MAD PROPS – 11/11/18

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We’ve got one exclusive “BEFORE THEY ARE RELEASED” review up and a plenty other goodies for you in this latest edition of Mad Props!   SINGLES   Oya Paya – Where Is The Line? U.K./Singapore/France/Iran- Indie/Alternative Rock Release Date: November 9, 2018 Just what the doctor ordered – a hooky, piece of rockness, with unabashed, spewing vocals that can still hold a note. It’s a recipe for success, really. This 3-piece alt/indie rock band is proof that you can persevere and rise above circumstances that would otherwise make other artists or bands quit or find new members. A year or … Continue reading MAD PROPS – 11/11/18

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RANK’D – Tegan and Sara

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I have a confession to make: “My name is Abbey and I have been a massive Tegan and Sara fan since I was 18 (circa 2005)” Ok, so maybe it’s not a big and bad, super dark secret or anything and anyone who knows me personally knows this, but whatever. Like any real life love story where you fall hard, I remember it like it was yesterday when I first heard a song of their’s. Practically all the details, I kid you not. I first discovered Tegan and Sara while listening to Sirius Radio back in 2005. I had a … Continue reading RANK’D – Tegan and Sara

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LOST RECORDINGS… IDENTITY CRISISES

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Tomorrow… something weird is dropping. And I’ve listened to it. Norway’s capital city of Oslo is no stranger to all different music scenes, including a decently large punk scene. I’ve never heard of something this bizarre though… A band that lasted a day. A DAY. Fifteen years ago, in 2003, two members of the band Speedergarben got together in the studio to play leftover material they had and this is the product of that studio time. What came of it is three tracks that are just shy of five minutes all together. Did I mention that this happened 15 years … Continue reading LOST RECORDINGS… IDENTITY CRISISES

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Violet Cold

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Colorfully, Collectively Versatile Azerbaijan  |  Experimental Do you ever listen to artists that refuse to conform to any specific genre? Ones that can bend and break boundaries of genres at the snap of their fingers? It’s probably not very often that you come across musicians quite like that. While there are several musicians and bands out there holding claim to the “experimental” genre, I find few appealing to my ears due to them being SO FAR OUTSIDE THE BOX… my ears, my mind just can’t tolerate their music usually. But, Violet Cold? He’s a whole other animal. INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTS: Formed … Continue reading Violet Cold

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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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SPOTLIGHT: Bulgaria

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Bulgaria is home to the Land of Roses (85% of the world’s rose oil supply), tennis player Grigor Dmitrov, and St. Clement of Ohrid, oh, you know, JUST THE SAINT WHO IS BELIEVED TO HAVE INVENTED THE CYRILLIC ALPHABET USED IN MOST SLAVIC LANDS TODAY. NBD. The country belongs to the geographic area called the Balkans (due to the Balkan Peninsula), a peninsular area that is also home to about 12 other countries. Having been a part of the Ottoman Empire back in the day, their food as well as their music has been heavily influenced by Turkey. Like many … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: Bulgaria

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“Bloodbeats” – Exclusive Review

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Bloodbeats by Syndrom NORWAY  |  INDUSTRIAL/HEAVY ROCK Release date: September 28, 2018 If there is one thing you should know about this 4-piece heavy rock band from Oslo, it’s that they are not for the weak of heart. With a mixture of minimalist, industrialist and the experimental, Syndrom creates a sort of doom and gloom brand of rock that could be found on either a Rob Zombie movie soundtrack or an old 80’s campy slasher flick soundtrack. While the track listing only sits at a measly 6 songs, it is made up for by 3 of the 6 songs being … Continue reading “Bloodbeats” – Exclusive Review

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Mad Props – 09.19.2018

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We are serving up yet another batch of music reviews for you by international musicians and artists that are TOTALLY worth your time. We hope you find something you like below! If you do, shoot us a comment below the article telling us your favorite pick from this list and why!   SINGLES   Dead Naked Hippies – Rare U.K. – Grunge/Alternative Rock Release Date: August 29, 2018 We already knew that the Hippies had depth to them thanks to their previous single Guillotine, but it appears that they are far from finished with their holy crusade of empowering others … Continue reading Mad Props – 09.19.2018

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ON FIRE: MVs

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From time-to-time, we like to share with you some of the hot-off-the-presses vids that have dropped by amazing and fresh global artists… ENJOY!   Eliza Shaddad – This is My Cue U.K. – Indie   Alpines – Out of View U.K. – Alternative Dance   Dustin Tebbutt – Satellite Australia – Neo-Folk   Subsonica – Bottiglie rotte (Broken Bottles) Italy – Electronic Rock   Babes Wodumo – Ka Dazz South Africa – Gqom   INNA – No Help Romania – Pop   Dilly Dally – Doom Canada – Alternative Rock   Lemaitre – Big Norway – Electronic   Body Type … Continue reading ON FIRE: MVs

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Easy Easy

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Out With Old And In With The “Easy” Guatemala | RnB Alt Rock Night and day. I mean… NIGHT AND FREAKING DAY. It’s not often that you stumble upon a band or artist that has changed their sound so drastically that they are practically unrecognizable. Yet, that is Easy Easy’s story. INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTS: Formed in 2012 Began making music under the name Cóctel Have released 2 albums so far under the name Easy Easy Contain a unique sound that is not easy to define or label Songs are sung in Spanish and English     Hailing from the city of … Continue reading Easy Easy