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Sounds like:
Matt Corby,
Samm Henshaw,
James Bay,
RY X
By
Donna Arendse
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Jan 11, 2017
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Soulful, talented singer-songwriter Jordan Mackampa has been on my radar for a good while now. I posted about his stellar track "Same Faces" just under a year ago, and have, without a doubt, been in love with this man's music ever since.
"Midnight" ...
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2

Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Hoops
By
Dylan Heneck
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Jan 10, 2017
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This man plucks strings that sear the linings of my soul with rose water and echinacea. I'm a puddle; an absolute mess. "Take me there," Kevin says -- I will take you there, Kevin. I promise.
As I slip into emotional exhaustion around the 2:30 mark,...
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3

Sounds like:
Haux,
SYML,
Kyle Lionhart
By
Andrew Van Hulzen
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Jan 9, 2017
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During one of my adventures through various related artists and videos, I stumbled upon Sense of Home, a humble 4-song EP by Harrison Storm. Of the four beautifully emotional songs, the track "Sense of Home" really hit me. Storm's use of acoustic gui...
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4

Sounds like:
DeVotchKa,
Fleet Foxes,
Little Joy
By
Jason Grishkoff
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May 3, 2010
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How about another throwback? Sure, why not!
"Postcards from Italy" is basically a classic at this point -- believe it or not, more than 10 years have passed since its release. I actually remember the first time I heard this song while at University;...
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5

Sounds like:
Paper Kites,
Novo Amor,
RY X
By
Andrew Van Hulzen
on
Dec 27, 2016
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I was trying to find a way to introduce SYML, but the main screen of his website already does that perfectly. It reads,
"SYML IS ONE PERSON. Translated as “simple” in Welsh, SYML is the creation of Brian Fennell, Seattle-native and founding member...
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6

Sounds like:
Ásgeir,
Bon Iver,
Dustin Tebbutt
By
Andrew Van Hulzen
on
Dec 23, 2016
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Here in Iowa, the wind is blowing at about 30 mph. It's cold, dark, and desolate outside. It's lonely when all you can hear is howling wind. Sometimes it's not a bad thing to feel alone, though. It can clear the mind, bring up self-reflection, and is...
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7

Sounds like:
The Tallest Man On Earth,
James Vincent McMorrow
By
Aaron Blum
on
Dec 3, 2016
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Jarle Skavhellen from Bergen, Norway is a singer-songwriter whose "loud mumbling over acoustic guitars" is just what I like.
"The Ghost in Your Smile" begins with soft finger picking and builds with a steady beat. Whatever Jarle's combination may...
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8

By
sean o
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Nov 28, 2016
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I have a lot to be thankful for right now, including the continual output of fresh, exciting music by so many talented artists.
Today I'm sharing "Sun Begins to Pour," a chill collaboration between North Carolina producer Koresma and LA-based singer...
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