It's always exciting to discover fun new music in my inbox. For example, Port Isla has been lighting up our home ever since I received a nice emai...
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I've been obsessed with this debut EP by DC-based trio Teen Mom this week. Whether it's the warm, sprawling pop on album opener "You and Me" or t...
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Let's address the obvious here. There is a lot going on with this album cover: chihuahuas, jellyfish, crazy neon coloring, etc. Thankfully, thoug...
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Separately, Tim Cohen and Jon Bernson released two of my favorite albums this year. Cohen as the frontman of The Fresh & Onlys and Bernson as...
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Inevitably, at each SXSW or CMJ a handful of young artists steal the show. Although I was forced to pass on this year's CMJ, it was easy from watc...
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I randomly stumbled upon The Bones of J.R. Jones thanks to a tweet in my feed (thanks Annie!), and I was immediately drawn into J.R.'s ramshackle,...
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Our buds in the Motel Beds have been busy lately. They're fresh off of a headlining set at CMJ for No More Fake Labels and, perhaps more important...
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Fort Lowell Records has been one of my favorite young labels for some time now because of the consistently high standards they have for their rele...
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I can't think of a single musician in indie music I'd rather hear submit a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" than Mr. Sufjan Stevens. This f...
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Whether you're in the celebrating sort of mood or looking to dance away your blues, I think we can all agree that today calls for an upbeat jam. T...
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When collaborations between talented musicians are done right, the results can be pretty fantastic. With that in mind, we're proud to premiere "Co...