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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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In Memoriam

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Death. Such a short word for something so impacting. This was my Grandma – one of the most beautiful, tender and purest souls I have ever known. She was a few weeks away from her 87th birthday. I have gone 30 years without ever experiencing the death of a loved one. When my grandma passed away recently, it left me to try and find a way to process through my feelings, fumbling for words and thoughts and even prayers at moments. The power of music has been beyond helpful with the numbness, the hurt and the angry feelings; the full … Continue reading In Memoriam

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“No Horses” Video Released by Garbage

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The Scottish-American band known for their 90’s hits Only Happy When It Rains and I Think I’m Paranoid (and MANY OTHERS), have released their latest music video for their single No Horses. Not quite a piece from their 90’s catalog, this eerie track relies on inorganic, electronic instrumentation to carry it which has always been present in their music previously, of course. Though maybe not their strongest stuff to date per se, lead singer Shirley Manson still has it in regards to her iconic voice and haunting presence and their overall tone and elements are still there as well. If … Continue reading “No Horses” Video Released by Garbage

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Newest UK Singles

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Here are 10 of the latest singles from groups and artists found in the U.K. Various genres from rap to indie to electronic and pop are represented… so enjoy! Liam Gallagher – Chinatown Texas – Midnight Rudimental – Sun Comes Up feat. James Arthur [Stripped Version] Betsy – White Lies Dream State – White Lies Erasure – World Be Gone RoxXxan – He Said She Said Jamiroquai – Superfresh Fickle Friends – Hello Hello  London Grammar – Oh Man Continue reading Newest UK Singles