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Peter Xifaras – ‘Dystopian World’ EP

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Dystopian World is a classical music EP that explores the poignant reality of George Orwell’s novel 1984. Led by the vision of composer, guitarist, and producer Peter Xifaras, the release was recorded in Prague by the Czech National Symphony Orches... more info

National Symphony Orchestra

Hallo – “Worth It All”

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Austin-based quartet Hallo traverse from dreamy spells into an anthemic rock spirit on new single “Worth It All.” The band (pronounced as “hollow”) have us firmly anticipating their debut album, Unsaved, with this success. Tiana Stuart’s dy... more info

Wolf Alice

January Sixteen – “Hold On”

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A newly released track from Scottish rockers January Sixteen, “Hold On” proves commanding in its soaring, distortion-friendly vigor. Rumbling percussion and spacey guitar escalations traverse into a melodic vocal lead, admitting they don’t want... more info

Foo Fighters

BADTALKERS – “Burn My Friends”

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Described as a track “about cutting off all your toxic friends,” “Burn My Friends” is a cathartic success with a catchy alternative pop/rock intertwining, courtesy of Compton-based act BADTALKERS. The main chorus — “gotta let ’em go,”... more info

Weezer

Immortal Wound – “starlight”

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Brooklyn-based duo Immortal Wound dazzle on their track “starlight,” whose throbbing synths, pulsing rhythms, and soaring vocals balance hooky and hypnotic appeal. The initial vocal spell reminds fondly of Tame Impala, as does the soaring guitar ... more info

Tame Impala Cut Copy

Good Ships – ‘Gain, Distortion, Sustain’

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Gain, Distortion, Sustain is the enveloping debut album from Good Ships, a band based in Leeds, UK. Their inspirations ranging from ’60s pop to the scores of Ennio Morricone and ’80s rock, the act’s eclectic range results in a sound steeped in ... more info

Ennio Morricone

Cliff & Susan – “Into the Mystic”

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Capturing the beautiful songwriting within Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” alongside an added country twang, Cliff & Susan do the classic song justice with their tasteful cover. The married duo — based in Little Rock, Arkansas — recorded ... more info

Van Morrison

Inland Isle – “Born Ahead”

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A catching folk-rock sound with bouncing piano and stirring horn adornments, “Born Ahead” is a new single from Inland Isle, a band from Jackson, Wyoming. The release is described as asking “why should I be unhappy when all my basic needs are me... more info

Father John Misty

Very Busy People – “Pale Blue Dot”

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Austin-based act Very Busy People craft a contemplative, melodic longing on “Pale Blue Dot.” Shades of The Replacements’ “Sixteen Blue” shows aesthetically, within a dreamier and elegant arsenal that infuses sporadic piano twinkling amidst ... more info

The Replacements

Allie Goertz – ‘Peeled Back: A Tribute to Nine Inch Nails’

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Breathing a different, vibrant life into the music of Nine Inch Nails, Peeled Back is a riveting tribute album from Allie Goertz. There are plenty of Nine Inch Nails covers out there, though they’re often fearful of treading too far from Trent Rezn... more info

Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor