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Sounds like:
Antony And The Johnsons,
Perfume Genius,
Active Child
By
Tobias Handke
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Mar 4, 2016
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I'm not overly familiar with L.A. auteur Lawrence Rothman, but when I read about the people involved with his latest single, "Designer Babies," I just had to give the track a spin.
Not only does Rothman duet with Kim Gordon on "Designer Babies," but...
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2

Sounds like:
Mac DeMarco,
Oliver Wilde,
Atlas Sound
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Feb 22, 2016
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I didn't think that Mesita could surprise me as much as he already has, but his newest dream pop single "Epilogue" has proved me wrong.
An almost complete separation from his usual sound, this track is exceptionally softer and quieter than what we'r...
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By
Matt Ho
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Feb 15, 2016
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Much like the motley string of words on The Holy Gasp's colorful Bandcamp bio, "The Mating Song" is anything but subtle.
For starters, the press release blatantly states that the latest single from the Toronto five-piece is about "consensual, but co...
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4

Sounds like:
Deerhunter,
Atlas Sound,
Architecture In Helsinki
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Jan 19, 2016
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Slower Future's "Stay A Bit" is pretty self-explanatory.
Whatever your relaxation methodof choice is, this single is the perfect musical accompaniment. Slower Future's gently enticing sound is mesmerizing in all i...
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5

Sounds like:
Sea and Cake,
Happiness,
Yuck
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Jan 17, 2016
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Whistlejacket's wistful and hazy single "Oh My" is the perfect balance between dissonant and controlled.
The exchange of synthetic sounds and drawn-out guitar is a well thought-out formulation. The slow but steady drums adds a bit of pep that would ...
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6

Sounds like:
Local Natives,
Warpaint,
Miike Snow,
Rogue Wave,
Shady Elders
By
Donna Arendse
on
Jan 12, 2016
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I had the pleasure of seeing Brooklyn-based outfit Iska Dhaaf play a New Year's Eve show while they were in Berlin recently, on a writing trip for their new mixtape. Yep, MIXTAPE. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
The duo, comprised of Benjamin Ve...
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7

Sounds like:
James Blake,
Lanks,
How To Dress Well
By
Donna Arendse
on
Dec 23, 2015
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I wrote about "Under The Layers" by New York-based musician Benjamin Verdoes a few weeks ago, and now feel compelled to re-introduce him with another track. You'll be surprised to hear this is from the same artist.
We have "Under The Layers" firmly ...
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By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Dec 23, 2015
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People Flavor's "Words" is obscure indie pop and its finest.
The bass directs the surf-centric guitars and classic pop beat. With an ever-so-slight prog rock sound, there's a delicate balance between experimental and quintessential with People Flavo...
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