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Sounds like:
The Head and The Heart,
The Avett Brothers,
Of Monsters And Men
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Aug 16, 2013
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EdTang & The Chops' single, "Pualei" is a somber, beautiful, and modern country folk ballad.The track opens with chords that resonate throughout the entirety of the song. The hymnal tone perfectly flows with the lead female vocals. As the song te...
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2
Sounds like:
Daughter,
Beth Orton,
Cat Power
By
Tobias Handke
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Aug 9, 2013
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For fans of Daughter and Beth Orton, Hannah Rogers is the latest English rose producing wistful, downtempo pop that's currently all the rage. "I Wake" is Rogers' first single, and while information is scarce on her background, listening to this tune ...
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3

Sounds like:
Sufjan Stevens,
Bon Iver,
Husky
By
Hugh McClure
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Aug 9, 2013
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Melbourne folk musician Owls of the Swamp (Pete Uhlenbruch) first caught my attention (and yours I hope!) a few months back with his haunting single "The Hypnotist." As a seasoned touring performer who's spent a lot of time in Europe, he's become kno...
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4

Sounds like:
Lucy Rose,
Johnny Flynn,
Daughter
By
Tobias Handke
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Jul 25, 2013
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To me, there is no greater name in American rock history than Bruce Springsteen. The Boss is the epitome of the working class; his poetic lyrics visualize the hardships and romanticism of the American dream through melodic anthems that are made for k...
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5

Sounds like:
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros,
Of Monsters and Men,
The Lumineers
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Jul 23, 2013
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Jesse Woods' latest single, "Lazerburn," is just what you'd look for in a quintessential indie folk song.Dazzling with acoustic guitar, a cello, a soft drum, occasional whistles, and gorgeous hymnal harmonies, this song is heart-warming and comfortin...
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6

Sounds like:
Laura Nyro,
Lana Del Rey
By
Chad L.A. Roberts
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Jul 15, 2013
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When I watch Charlene Soraia's video for "Ghost," I see the image of John Lennon's long brown hair resting on stylish circular eyeglass frames. Soraia's vocals are angelic, however, her words describe feelings of sorrow and heartache, which creates a...
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7

Sounds like:
The Avett Brothers,
Old Crowe Medicine Show,
The Lumineers
By
Amanda Koellner
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Jun 28, 2013
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Hot off the heels of Bonnaroo, my soul is craving Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. I only made it to the Which Stage for the tail end of their Sunday set, but it was enough to remind me why I allow this band into my heart time and time again, wh...
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8

Sounds like:
Pinback,
Fleet Foxes,
The Shins
By
Aaron Blum
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Jun 27, 2013
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A little over a month ago, we caught wind that The Dodos were working on their fifth album, Carrier, and they shared their first single, "Confidence."Today, The Dodos give us their second track "Substance," which couldn't be more in-tune with what I ...
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