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Sounds like:
Bon Iver,
James Blake,
José González
By
Lucie Watson
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Apr 28, 2016
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Tamu Massif’s new release “Holding Back” is a textured masterpiece, with layers developing as the song intertwines around different musical styles, giving me hints of Bon Iver, James Blake, and José González.
Incorporating psychedelia, lo-fi indie, ...
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2

Sounds like:
Silences,
Jordan Prince
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Apr 16, 2016
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Pulling off a good folk song is hard. After all, it's one of the most-saturated genres in existence.
In light of that, props to Austin-based Ronjo V, who've managed to do something quite nice on "Un-Friend." I'm not sure if it's the vocals or melody...
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3

Sounds like:
Sufjan Stevens,
S. Carey
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Mar 8, 2016
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Portland-based Henri Bardot doesn't do anything fancy with his new single "Make You Love Me," but I suppose that's sort of the point: you don't need to reinvent the wheel to stand out (though it certainly doesn't hurt).
"Make You Love Me" reminds me...
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4

Sounds like:
Vance Joy,
Texture Like Sun,
Mumford & Sons
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Feb 28, 2016
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To be honest, I was pretty unimpressed when this song kicked off, but for some reason I kept listening.
Fortunately I made it to the 0:51 mark, where the first hints of uptempo folly begin to unveil themselves. Then the 1:26 mark kicked in. I wish t...
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5

Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
The Middle East,
Iron and Wine,
Local Natives,
The Tallest Man On Earth
By
Donna Arendse
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Feb 27, 2016
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As if I haven't shared enough Valley Maker songs..
But seriously these guys are just ridiculous, and if I'm left to my own devices their whole When I Was A Child album will soon be on Indie Shuffle.In a world where albums are becoming slowly redund...
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6

Sounds like:
Dan Southward,
Bon Iver,
Matt Corby,
Fleet Foxes,
City and Colour
By
Donna Arendse
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Feb 27, 2016
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Dan Southward sometimes goes under the pseudonym Alexander John. I don't know why, but either way, both names create beautiful music.
"Lovin's For Fools" by Sarah Siskind has received the royal treatment when it comes to covers, with Bon Iver himsel...
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7

Sounds like:
Lanks,
John Mayer,
Ben Harper
By
Donna Arendse
on
Feb 26, 2016
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Melbourne based producer NORTH ELEMENTS kicks off 2016 with a beautiful stripped down, acoustic version of his recently released single, "Coastline."
Written and composed in Byron Bay, Australia, the track features the lovely vocals of Melusi, and i...
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8

Sounds like:
James Vincent McMorrow,
Fleet Foxes,
Vancouver Sleep Clinic,
RY X,
wash.
By
Donna Arendse
on
Feb 23, 2016
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There are very few songs that have captured my attention so swiftly, or as entirely as Phoria's latest release. "Saving Us A Riot" is the 2nd single to be taken from their debut album, following on from the release of "Melatonin" in November -- and h...
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