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Beastie Boys
No Sleep 'til Brooklyn (Virginia Leaves Cover)

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By  |  May 6th, 2013
Filed under: covers, electronic-rock, indie folk

Sounds like: Lucero, Old 97's, Sparklehorse

This past weekend was the anniversary of MCA’s death.  The well-loved and respected one third of the Beastie Boys was not only a pioneer within the world of hip-hop, but…keep reading →


The Baptist Generals
Broken Glass

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By  |  April 21st, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk-pop, indie folk

Sounds like: The Mountain Goats, Manchester Orchestra

Sometimes you have to throw away what you’ve been working on and start from scratch. And that is exactly what The Baptist Generals of Denton Texas did before putting together their…keep reading →


Lauren Mann & The Fairly Odd Folk
Over Land and Sea

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By  |  April 14th, 2013
Filed under: female vocalist, folk-rock, acoustic

Sounds like: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Of Monsters and Men, The Lumineers

Lauren Mann & The Fairly Odd Folk have just released their debut record, Over Land and Sea, and it’s a beaut! This rustic folk rock album oozes classical touches with…keep reading →


Treetop Flyers
Things Will Change

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By  |  April 11th, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk-rock, americana

Sounds like: Of Monsters And Men, The Head and the Heart, The Lumineers

UK’s own Treetop Flyers have adopted the oh-so-lovable Northwest indie folk rock sound that’s become such a huge staple within our generation’s genre preferences. Their single “Things Will Change” is…keep reading →


Ghost and Gale
Take Me To The Fire

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By  |  April 10th, 2013
Filed under: female vocalist, folk, folk-rock

Sounds like: The Civil Wars, Iron & Wine, The Peach Kings, Lia Rose

I have the pleasure of knowing about Ghost and Gale through Kacie, a dear friend of mine, whose sister, Brodie Jenkins, is one half of this promising new band. Brodie,…keep reading →


Nonaphoenix
Go

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By  |  April 8th, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, folk, indie

Sounds like: Wild Nothing, Cosmo Jarvis, Cheers Elephant

So, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve taken a liking to Jakub Andrew’s solo project Nonaphoenix, and it just so happens he has a new single for us to escape to…keep reading →


Virginia Leaves
No Where's Worse

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By  |  March 12th, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk, americana

Sounds like: Lucero, Uncle Tupelo, Whiskeytown, Old 97's, Son Volt

I know that Vancouver is not necessarily a town where you’d expect to find some rockin’ Americana — especially by a band named Virginia Leaves — but that is exactly…keep reading →


Hollis Brown
Nightfall

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By  |  March 3rd, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk, folk-rock

Sounds like: Tiger High, Diamond Rugs, Deer Tick, Delta Spirit

Hollis Brown is a five piece band from New York City with a folk rock sound; fans of Deer Tick will enjoy their music. “Nightfall” has an acoustic feel to it, with…keep reading →



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