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Sounds like:
Leapling,
Local Natives
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Feb 13, 2015
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Sometimes falling into the abyss that is SoundCloud's stream feature really pays off. This time around, the reward is Figaro's "Brain Operator."
This sweet and delicate indie folk tune has flowing harmonies and intertwined acoustics that all dance t...
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2

Sounds like:
Fever Ray,
Grim Tower
By
Matt Ho
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Feb 9, 2015
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The general challenge with minimalism is to first accept restraint, then figure out the most you can do with so little within the set boundaries. So far, constraint doesn't seem to be an issue for Dorthia Cottrell's solo work, where she shifts away f...
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3

Sounds like:
Fruit Bats,
Ty Segall,
The Shins
By
Jade Furubayashi
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Jan 30, 2015
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Every now and then, I come across a song that jettisons me straight to the beach. Seeing as though I am trapped in a city of rain and fog these days, jams like this are greatly appreciated and even necessary to keep me in good spirits.
So, special ...
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4

Sounds like:
How To Dress Well,
James Vincent McMorrow,
James Blake
By
Aaron Blum
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Jan 27, 2015
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JP Cooper is a British singer-songwriter from Manchester who is ready to be heard by the world.
While we have already shared a few tracks from JP Cooper, such as "Satellite" and "Keep The Quiet Out," today he drops his debut EP titled When The Dar...
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5

Sounds like:
Broken Bells,
The Shins,
Junip
By
Lucie Watson
on
Jan 23, 2015
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Following up popular track "Skydive," Astronauts has just released their single “In My Direction” from their Hollow Ponds album.
With its punchy intro, the Gonzalez-like guitar riffs, and breathy vocal harmonies, it’s a winner. London-based singer/s...
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6

Sounds like:
Nick Mulvey,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Lauren Ziegler
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Jan 16, 2015
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UK-based artist Fictonian only started releasing music late last year, but it's clear that he's one to watch in 2015.
This track had a really calming effect on me, but at no point did my attention wane. It's not easy to find the line between soothin...
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7

Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Mumford and Sons,
Midlake
By
Laurence Morgan
on
Jan 12, 2015
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In a popular musical world where intimidating, ballsy music often reigns as most respected, it's easy to forget that softer music can be just as powerful.
At the heart of much of the music written by Oxford band Stornoway -- whether in the lyrics, o...
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8

Sounds like:
Eric Clapton,
G. Love and Special Sauce,
Trevor Hall
By
ahoglund
on
Dec 18, 2014
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The first thing people notice about Denver native Rob Drabkin is his 70s style afro and ubiquitous grin. However, it’s his music that’s truly attention-grabbing, blending elements of rock, folk, and improvisational jam. “Hope in a Hopeless World” is ...
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