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Sounds like:
Thao Nyugen,
Kimya Dawson
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Feb 8, 2014
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Tica Douglas takes on the lovely "Two-Headed Boy" by Neutral Milk Hotel and puts her own soothing twist to a classic indie rock song.This stripped-down version is simple but encapsulating -- the double vocals take precedent over the lightly plucked e...
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2

Sounds like:
Birdy,
Cat Power,
Sharon Van Ettan
By
Bri Guy
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Feb 2, 2014
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Give a warm welcome to Sharon Nutzati, a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Toronto, Canada. She reminds me of Sharon Van Etten, sharing a similar vocal sound. Her 2013 was awesome, which included a tour in Ontario and the release of EP Stuck In Your...
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3

Sounds like:
Lucy Rose,
Daughter,
First Aid Kit
By
Joshua Mellin
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Jan 28, 2014
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Jackson C. Frank's wanderer's tune "Blues Run The Game" would have found a perfect home in the Coen Brother's Inside LlewynDavis. Originally released on his 1965 self-titled album, it has remained somewhat obscure despite being covered by the likes o...
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4

Sounds like:
Daughter,
Allman Brown,
Marika Hackman
By
Marietta Longley
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Jan 24, 2014
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We first encountered the fragile timbre of London-based singer/songwriter
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5

Sounds like:
Devendra Banhart,
Florence + The Machine,
CocoRosie
By
David Peter Simon
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Jan 16, 2014
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Here's one for all you folk fans. Cited as an inspiration by the likes of Devendra Banhart and Florence Welch (i.e. Florence of Florence + The Machine), she's a Virginia-based singer-songwriter who makes superb self-produced sounds. Some call her "an...
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6

Sounds like:
Son Boom,
Steady Sun
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Jan 12, 2014
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I think it's safe to assume that "These Days" by Nico has been covered an infinite amount of times in many different styles. With that being said, A mini Tribe's version is exceptionally tried and true to the beauty that this song was originally know...
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7

Sounds like:
Daughter,
Laura Marling,
Sophie Jamieson
By
Marietta Longley
on
Dec 6, 2013
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Described by NYLON as "the lovechild of Nico and Joanna Newsom," British singer-songwriter Marika Hackman does the latter flattering justice in this enchanting cover of "81."With a debut mini-album already under her belt, the enigmatic beauty contin...
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8

Sounds like:
Devendra Banhart,
Iron & Wine,
Jonsi,
Band Of Horses
By
Tobias Handke
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Nov 25, 2013
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To be fair, I was only drawn to this tune because of Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi's involvement. The Icelandic singer has a phenomenal voice that could put a crying baby to bed, and this collaboration with ne0-folk act Death Vessel is a fitting release.T...
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