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Sounds like:
Iron Horse,
Nonaphoenix
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Oct 22, 2017
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This qualifies as bluegrass, right? Or... banjo folk? Clearly a bit of both...
Doesn't matter really. What's important here is that John Thumb has made an impression on me with his new single "Footsteps." The song comes off the Canadian songwriter's...
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2

Sounds like:
Local Natives,
ELEL,
Animal Collective
By
Marisa Henry
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Jun 4, 2017
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Since the release of their debut EP, Far Shores, last year, Yoke Lore has been praised for skilfully blending the thumping drums and plucky banjos of folk with sounds of indie, electro-pop akin to the "bright, neo-psychedelic" sound of Animal Collect...
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3

Sounds like:
Sufjan Stevens,
Horse Feathers,
Andrew Bird
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Jun 20, 2014
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It's been a while since I've done any sort of "flashback Friday," but Iron & Wine's "Freedom Hangs Like Heaven" plucks every right note.
The song was released back in 2005 on the EP titled Woman King. If you've never heard this EP, you're t...
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4

Sounds like:
Sufjan Stevens,
Beirut,
Son Lux
By
Sam McLoughlin
on
May 4, 2014
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Andrew Judah is another performer/composer to join the likes of Kishi Bashi, Dan Croll, FYFE, and Son Lux -- they're reinventing the possibilities of going solo. This is his second track to be featured on Indie Shuffle, and the first teaser for his u...
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5

Sounds like:
Patrick Watson,
Bowerbirds,
St. Vincent
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Mar 24, 2014
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Well well, this cover takes me back no multiple levels!First up The New Pornographers' "The Fake Headlines," which was released on the band's debut album Mass Romantic roughly 14 years ago. I'm pretty sure I listened to the album over and over again ...
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6

Sounds like:
Bombay Bicycle Club,
Bastille,
Wild Beasts
By
Lucie Watson
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Mar 10, 2014
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Comso Sheldrake is a 24 year old from London who describes himself as a "vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer." I'd say that's a relatively modest description. According to his website, he "performs on banjo, loop station, keyboards, double ...
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7

Sounds like:
Majical Cloudz,
Sun Kil Moon,
Arcade FIre
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Feb 10, 2014
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Mutual Benefit's single "Strong Swimmer" is a must-hear for the Indie Shuffle community.This twinkling track is the full package: the strings, the chimes, the bango, the bass, the soft percussion. Together this song makes for an incredibly moving exp...
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8

Sounds like:
Beats Antique,
Shu-De,
Thievery Corporation
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Jan 9, 2014
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This is without a doubt the most unique thing that I've shared on Indie Shuffle. Where should we begin? Well, how about with the familiar...Dirtwire is a side project of two individuals: David Satori, who happens to be part of Beats Antique (you'll p...
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