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Garbanotas Bosistas

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Kaleidoscopic Time-Travel Vibrations Lithuania | Psychedelic Rock As it turns out, you really don’t need drugs to trip out and enjoy life for the beauty of what it is. This band can give you the hook up without you ever having taken a hallucinogen. I mean, what would you expect from a band that literally has a song titled Trippy Love?! INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTS (from Europavox.com): Their bassist does not have curly hair (see below) The brothers in the band were taught how to play guitar by monks Achieved underground success with little to no promotion Won Best Alternative Act award … Continue reading Garbanotas Bosistas

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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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BELAU – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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A VACATION FOR YOUR MIND HUNGARY | CHILLWAVE / SUNDOWNTEMPO   Sounds like: A tropical, exotic getaway for your mind If you like: Odesza, Alesso Have you ever just wanted to get away from it all? From all of the stress of work… the mediocrity of life… the responsibilities? Well, you are in luck! I give to you the gift of BELAU. Belau is a Hungarian electronic group, founded in 2015, that has been making musical tidal waves within a very short time period! Their music videos have been highly acclaimed in Europe as well as their music itself, but … Continue reading BELAU – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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OPINION: Streaming Services

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Streaming services are multiplying like bunnies as of late, in the states AND overseas, and it’s no wonder why – YOU CAN LISTEN TO ANYTHING YOU WANT WHENEVER YOU WANT. For the most part. However, people have mixed feelings on this subject overall – listeners and artists alike. Founded in 2006 and launched in 2008, the streaming service Spotify is headquartered out of Sweden and is the largest and most popular streaming service in the U.S. currently. As of 2017, they have 140 million users and 70 million premium subscribers according to The Verge. Apple Music is trailing behind them … Continue reading OPINION: Streaming Services

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Meh or Yeh Music Reviews: 03.30

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If you are new to reading my reviews, unfamiliar with what these reviews consist of and how I “rate”them, let me explain. I am not “out to get any artist or band” I am not here to tear anyone down, only to give my opinions on what my head, ears and heart hear and take in. I WILL NOT use star ratings or number systems to get my opinion across because well, I’d rather not. I’d rather just say yay or nay FOR ME and move on with my life. Lastly, don’t take my reviews as concrete facts about an … Continue reading Meh or Yeh Music Reviews: 03.30

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Thomas Lundell Releases New Bombshell Single

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  Let Her Run by Thomas Lundell He does it yet again – Let Her Run is proof that Thomas Lundell is the next buzz boy of pop singer-songwriters. Only the fourth song released by this Swede, Let Her Run tells a tale of sacrificing everything – giving it all – for success in love; a tale that all lovesick folks and hopeless romantics can relate to. It starts off with the trend of electronic pop elements before Lundell’s voice graces us with it’s presence, smoother and clearer than ever. He begins, “Take me to the part where she ran … Continue reading Thomas Lundell Releases New Bombshell Single

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THIS JUST IN: Music News – 03.22

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Onuka Releases New Album – Out TODAY! Ukraine | Electro-Folk I’ve already listened to this album from start to finish today a few times and wow… just wow. I’ll review this at a later date, but for now, just do yourself a favor and have a listen. Onuka is doing something that is so conceptually cool with her music that goes above and beyond any sort of expectation from a listener. Find it on Spotify here or wherever you buy/stream your music!   Pausini Announces U.S. Tour Dates Italy | Pop A post shared by Laura Pausini Official (@laurapausini) on … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News – 03.22

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THIS JUST IN: Music News 03.15

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Bring you the latest news from around the globe…    NME Going Digital, Rendering Hardcopy Journalism Extinct A post shared by garbage (@garbage) on Mar 9, 2018 at 8:31am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js 1952 saw the first copy of New Musical Express, otherwise known as NME, in newspaper form which later turned into one of the best known music magazines in the U.K.. After 66 years in the hardcopy business, NME has decided to remain as a digital-only news source, as this digital age continues to reign supreme where hardcopy print seems to be failing. The London-based musical journal does not appear … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 03.15

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Why J-Pop?

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While K-Pop seems to be conquering the world right now, I thought it would be fun to chat about what got me into the music scene in Asia first – J-POP! Japan is a country that is intriguing in more ways than one. Sure, there are the beautiful landscapes, with breathtaking mountain scenes, pretty cherry blossom trees and scenic ocean views, but what stands out above all else is their culture – the people who call that land their home. When you fuse music with Japanese culture, you get a truly enchanting experience filled with wonder, techy visuals and state-of-the-art … Continue reading Why J-Pop?

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Spotlight: Colombia

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Coffee isn’t the only thing being exported out of Colombia… music is, too! Sure, most of you have heard of Shakira, Juanes and Bomba Estéreo, but we wanted to present to you 5 different artists that you may have missed. Colombia has a very rich and satisfying music scene unbeknownst to most. So, here are five quick picks of our’s!     Emilia  |  ElectroPop “Music found in it’s natural habitat – the urban cosmos” The solo project of bassist Juanita Carvajal, the electropop ensemble under the pseudonym Emilia gifts listeners with galactically groovy music full of catchy pop hooks … Continue reading Spotlight: Colombia