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Sounds like:
Feist,
Cat Power,
Dirty Projectors
By
Hugh McClure
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Feb 11, 2014
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Wow! This one caught me by surprise. I often find it takes musicians a few releases to find their sound, but Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Yuko Nishiyama has delivered a real winner on her first attempt.As I'm sure you'll be able to tell from her...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Feb 10, 2014
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It seems like forever since I last heard the name Mirah -- probably because that's exactly the case. While she released a collaboration with Thao Nguyen (Thao & Mirah) roughly three years, it's almost been five years since her last solo attempt."...
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3

Sounds like:
New Pornographers,
Tilly And The Wall
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Feb 9, 2014
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Ah, what a fun song! Ages And Ages never disappoint.This time, they've got a single called "I See More," and it's definitely a foot-tapping, hip-shaking type of tune. This quintessential indie pop song is heavy on the bass and drums, while the additi...
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4

Sounds like:
Lighthouse And The Whaler,
Mumford & Sons
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Jan 28, 2014
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I'm a sucker for any remix that features Of Monsters And Men. Naturally, that's good news for DC-based artist Royal.His remix of "Dirty Paws" caught my attention earlier this morning, and I've had it on loop for hours now. Why? For one, the original ...
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5

Sounds like:
Feist,
Jungle,
Tune-Yards
By
Dwayne
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Jan 24, 2014
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Low-key US duo Sylvan Esso first appeared on Indie Shuffle with "Hey Mami." They have now followed that track up with another single, "Coffee."It sounds something like a meeting between Jungle and Feist. As Stereogum described it, "Sanborn's bass-hea...
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6

Sounds like:
Jose Gonzalez,
Kings Of Convenience,
Phoenix
By
Marietta Longley
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Jan 24, 2014
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When baroque pop duo Gold Spectacles landed in my inbox, I was a little dubious: the term "˜baroque,' to me, immediately calls to mind tinny harpsichords and men in grey wigs playing lutes.Fortunately, this London-based songwriter/producer collaborat...
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7
Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Local Natives,
Freelance Whales
By
Hugh McClure
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Jan 23, 2014
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In my humble opinion, folk music has a huge disparity in quality. There is a lot of very average folk music floating around, the type that will put you to sleep given its lack of substance. But there's also a bunch of talented acts that do exactly th...
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8

Sounds like:
The Shins,
Freelance Whales
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Jan 15, 2014
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Don't let the name fool you -- this isn't metal! Death Vessel's new single "Mercury Dime" is actually a beautiful piece of folk-pop.The band first crossed our radar in late-November when they released their single "
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