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Sounds like:
Hanni El Khatib,
Blur,
The Police,
Gorrilaz,
Radiohead
By
Jami Selikow
on
Apr 16, 2022
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Said to be an exploration and confrontation of faiths, religions, and cults, the lyricism of "Nova" adds depth to an otherwise uplifting chorus melody. The verses have a 90's coolness to them while the chorus reminds me of Hanni El Khatib's "Alive."W...
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2

Sounds like:
Allie Crow Buckley,
The WIld Reeds,
Sharon van Etten
By
Mikky George
on
Apr 2, 2022
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Oh, The Weeping SmileAn endearing and earth-shattering creation by Monica Martin with James Blake pulls at all the strings of my heart and leaves me hyperventilating.It's quite immense how creatively destructive th...
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3

Sounds like:
Fat Freddy's Drop,
Thievery Corporation,
Kid Loco
By
Stacy Klein
on
Dec 10, 2021
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Nightmares on Wax is back, baby! And he’s smoother, jazzier, and funkier than ever before. “Own Me” is a testament to the fact that no one can take our thoughts, dreams and desires from us, and that we can create t...
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4

Sounds like:
Knxwledge,
Tay Walker,
Devin Tracy
By
Stacy Klein
on
Apr 20, 2021
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MNDSGN’s “Slowdance” does its title justice. It’s a sexy, jazzy, R&B-inspired slow-jam that would be a great addition to an intimate night in with your lover (or flavor of the week, if you’re that way inclined....
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5

Sounds like:
Lianne La Havas,
Gina Chavez
By
Chad L.A. Roberts
on
Mar 25, 2016
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Looking for a song to uplift the spirit and send a powerful message? Singer/songwriter, Liz Lubega, hailing from East London, offers an empowering track titled “Can’t Stop Me Now,” with the mission to inspire women!
I do not have any sisters or daug...
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6

Sounds like:
Hauschka,
Peter Broderik,
Lubomyr Melynk
By
Almond Ivan
on
Oct 22, 2015
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When I hit play on this, I was immediately overwhelmed with emotions – most of which had me thinking of my grandmother. She was as petite as they come, sitting a few inches under five feet. Even near the end, she brought an incomparable joy to the ro...
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7

Sounds like:
Jaymes Young,
The Weeknd,
T.Mills
By
Zach Connett
on
Jul 21, 2014
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Craving some dark, mellow, vibey R&B? Look no further.
Ever since noticing the lack of an Indie Shuffle feature, I've been wanting to post something by the LA-based singer/songwriter/producer known as Blackbear for some time. After hearing the l...
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8

Sounds like:
Modest Mouse,
Phoenix
By
Marietta Longley
on
Jan 23, 2014
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Experimental indie rockers Rare Monk make hazy, spacey music with a pop sensibility.Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the five-piece have blended psychedelic sounds with a love of both 90s and contemporary rock to create "Splice," a slow-burner of a tr...
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