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Sounds like:
Radiohead,
Nick Drake
By
Kelly Scott
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Sep 22, 2010
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I'm not a proponent of solo projects. There, I said it. Some pull it off (Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Sting), but ultimately I've always felt that synergy is what drives the success of many bands. That being said, adhering to theory, I initially dismissed ...
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2

Sounds like:
Bob Dylan,
Bowerbirds
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 19, 2010
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The Tallest Man on Earth doesn't stand so tall. At 5'7", Kristian Matsson certainly chose the name to be somewhat ironic. Where he does stand above the crowd, however, is in his unique voice and style. Given those two elements, I was quite surprised ...
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3

Sounds like:
Julian Casablancas,
The Strokes,
Devendra Banhart
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Sep 18, 2010
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As cathartically refreshing as the first day of spring (or even fall), Little Joy has written the soundtrack to some of your best nostalgic childhood memories; from your first taste of ice cream to your first love (and first heartbreak), to that unfo...
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4

Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Mumford & Sons,
Chief
By
lizbrown
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Sep 17, 2010
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Even though Stornoway is not a namesake for the band's origin, listening to their debut album Beachcomber's Windowsill could easily evoke images of that small seaside village in Scotland. Their sound is uplifting, soulful, and natural, further inspir...
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5

Sounds like:
Bon Iver,
The Tallest Man On Earth,
Gayngs,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Hannah Levy
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Sep 16, 2010
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S. Carey (S. stands for Sean, he goes with the abbreviation) was virtually unknown until recently, unless you happened to check out who Bon Iver's tour drummer was and take note. But if you were anything like me when you saw Justin Vernon live, you w...
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6

Sounds like:
The Microphones,
Mirah,
Backpack
By
Max Jacobs
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Aug 27, 2010
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It's hard to believe that Fossils and Other Phantoms is Peggy Sue's first full-length album. Last year, they released three stellar EPs (including Lover Gone and Body Parts & First Aid) that had the complexity of a band well established. The Bri...
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7

Sounds like:
Fiery Furnances,
The Walkmen
By
Jen Verzosa
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Aug 25, 2010
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Stabbings, diarrhea, and zombies. These are the makings of a lyrically bizarre yet beautifully melodic 22-minute EP by Volunteer Pioneer. By way of the Golden Gate Bridge, Volunteer Pioneer is a folk-pop trio made up of Kyle Williams (guitar/vocals),...
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8

Sounds like:
Fiona Apple,
Jewel,
Ani DiFranco
By
Tony Smith
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Aug 18, 2010
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Jenn Grinels packed her bags and didn't look back. After releasing her debut album Little Words in 2007, the singer-songwriter has been touring non-stop across the country and blogging about her nomadic life, steadily growing a fanbase in anticipati...
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