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Sounds like:
Lykke Li,
Banks,
Spiritualized
By
Danielle Benedetti
on
Jan 17, 2018
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Upon first listen, Fern's "Absentee" sounds like wind chimes and falling drumsticks in the middle of a tunnel being pelted by rain. What could easily be cacophonous and jarring is instead a beautifully layered track; with each listen, it's easier to ...
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By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Nov 15, 2017
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Porches' video for their single, "Find Me," is a vivid snapshot melding vintage aesthetic with a modern spectrum of cinematography.
The music alone is multi-faceted and intense, but paired with the visuals of this video, it becomes something much di...
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3

Sounds like:
Sohn,
Alpine,
Vallis Alps
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Sep 27, 2017
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Leyya's new single, "Oh Wow" is a slow descent into an experimental darkwave delight.
Slow and steady, Leyya's sound is unique and hard to pinpoint, in the best way. Slightly deconstructed but still intelligibly digestible, there's a tinge of pop wi...
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4

Sounds like:
Phantogram,
Massive Attack,
Xenoula
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Sep 25, 2017
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Turtle's single, "Blood Type" is a dizzying and dazzling composition of lush synths and loops.
Its dark and heavy bass are balanced out by Eliza Shaddad's shimmering vocals. Its ambient composition paired with the melancholic chords provides an atmo...
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5

Sounds like:
Lil Pump,
Zoo Kid,
Elvis Depressedly
By
Jami Selikow
on
Sep 13, 2017
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I'm not sure I ever know what's going on in King Krule songs, but they somehow always work nonetheless. It's the kind of music that makes you feel a little weird inside but at the same time, has you totally captivated – it's slightly nefarious, yet a...
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6

By
Ellis Victoria
on
Jan 22, 2017
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Los Angeles' MUNA arrived on the scene last year, equipped with an EP that blended classic 80s sounds with their own distinctive brand of brooding electronica.
"Crying on the Bathroom Floor" is a deliciously atmospheric piece of synth-pop. Brimming ...
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7

Sounds like:
LAIRE,
Hnrk,
Astral Planes,
yedgar
By
Almond Ivan
on
Nov 23, 2016
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In the US this Thursday, people will be celebrating Thanksgiving— a holiday that will have folks in food comas, and leave some dealing with frustrating, uncomfortable discussions about why they're still single.
For me, I'll be trying to explain to m...
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8

Sounds like:
King Krule,
Tricky,
Edwyn Collins
By
Connor Dillman
on
Aug 30, 2016
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Archy Marshall is the man. Whether he's working as King Krule, Zoo Kid, DJ JD Sports, Edgar The Beatmaker, Edgar The Breathtaker, or any of his other creative aliases, his beautifully murky beats and guttural vocals consistently have a way of inducin...
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