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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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THIS JUST IN: Music News on Benny Andersson, Wolf Alice,

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The latest music news from around the globe is here again!   Benny Andersson Releases New Album After 10 Years SWEDEN | CLASSICAL In my humble opinion, it does not get any better, any classier and any more skillful than the masterful pianist Benny Andersson. One quarter of the supergroup ABBA, Benny Andersson is continuing to make amazing music at the age of 70, not lacking one bit in regards to his talent. Even more incredible than the his longevity in music is his recent entrance into the U.K. Top 20, with this album sitting at the 12th spot just … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News on Benny Andersson, Wolf Alice,

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THIS JUST IN: Music News From Tash Sultana, Matt Redman and More!

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The latest music from around the globe is here for the end of September… New Single By Tash Sultana Dropping Soon! Australia | Reggaeton, Indie Reggaeton hippie one-woman band Tash Sultana has a new single due out October 6 named MYTSIK. This is a welcome gesture for those of us hankering for some new music from her after her last single Murder to the Mind back in April of this year. She is currently on tour in North America and has literally sold out every show. So if you don’t know her yet, it’s only a matter of time before … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News From Tash Sultana, Matt Redman and More!

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Extinct – vol. 3: Secret & Whisper

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  Secret & Whisper Canada | Post-Hardcore RIP 2007-2011 [HIATUS] Why you need to know them… Killer, original male vocals Were too short-lived to have gained greater recognition Tolerable and likable even to those who don’t listen to hardcore music A phenomenal debut album   Members Charles Finn David Ecker Jason Ciolli Ryan Loerke Jordan Chase   Who doesn’t love a good story told in a song? Now – how about a heavier rock-sounding story? Signed to Christian record label Tooth & Nail Records in 2007, Secret & Whisper may have been short-lived in nature, but that does not discount … Continue reading Extinct – vol. 3: Secret & Whisper

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THIS JUST IN: Russian Pop News, Plus Latest Music Videos!

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Pop Rocker Emma M releases new single! A post shared by ЭММА М / EMMA M (@emmablinkova) on Sep 1, 2017 at 1:13am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js Emma M, a pop rocker based in Moscow, just released a new single titled Beautiful Life September 1st. Known for writing from personal experience, this song is no different with lines like “Demon of you” and “There Was a Heart Between Us”. Her lyrics always tend to stir the hopeless and bitterly romantic hearts in many, with love won and love lost. Why not write about both? Anna Pletnyova Builds Home Studio, Hopes For More … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Russian Pop News, Plus Latest Music Videos!

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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

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NEWS: City & Colour, Taeyang, Aviv Geffen and More!

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City and Colour Back to School Sale! Canada Canadian indie star City and Colour is throwing a Back To School sale on his merch! Discounts include 10% OFF music, 30% OFF clothes, 20% OFF accessories & posters and an additional 50% OFF sale category items according to his site! His shop can be found here!   Taeyang Proving that K-Pop is Indeed Taking Over the World! South Korea A post shared by TAEYANG (@__youngbae__) on Aug 22, 2017 at 9:35pm PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js Recently, Taeyang was awarded the #1 spot on Billboard’s World Album chart and well, this is just proof … Continue reading NEWS: City & Colour, Taeyang, Aviv Geffen and More!

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Special Promo Releases by Global Artists!

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From Mexico’s Clubz to Aussie Tash Sultana, there are a bunch of artist promos going on in their merch stores online! I mean, who doesn’t want some extra goodies while supporting their favorite band? Nowadays, artists are scraping for dollars to make awesome, fun and cool products for fans and I think that is beyond considerate and sweet. I remember going to a Puffy AmiYumi (JPN) concert in college and being heartbroken that they sold out of t-shirts so quickly. Well, with opportunities like this now, you don’t have to worry about that! Below are a few promos currently running … Continue reading Special Promo Releases by Global Artists!

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Best TV Show Theme Songs

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Little do you know, many of today’s and yesterday’s hit shows have theme songs sung and produced by foreign artists from around the world. Below are several well-known ones and their authors. Wentworth Theme – by Pleasantville/Richard Pleasance (AUSTRALIA) Game of Thrones – Ramin Djawadi (GERMANY/IRAN) Orange Is The New Black Theme – Regina Spektor (RUSSIA/AMERICA) The Sopranos – Alabama 3 (UK) Doctor Who (1963)- Composed by Ron Grainor (AUSTRALIA) 2 Broke Girls Theme – Peter, Bjorn & John (SWEDEN) Big Bang Theory Theme – Barenaked Ladies (CANADA)     Continue reading Best TV Show Theme Songs