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Sounds like:
Ra Ra Riot,
Geographer,
GIVERS
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Oct 16, 2010
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Queens treasure Freelance Whales, who jumped to internet stardom sometime in 2009, are back with a new single. The last time I had an opportunity to talk with the band, they mentioned that they were looking forward to the stage of their careers where...
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2

Sounds like:
Bon Iver,
The Tallest Man On Earth,
Gayngs,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Hannah Levy
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Sep 16, 2010
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S. Carey (S. stands for Sean, he goes with the abbreviation) was virtually unknown until recently, unless you happened to check out who Bon Iver's tour drummer was and take note. But if you were anything like me when you saw Justin Vernon live, you w...
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3

Sounds like:
Andrew Bird,
Anathallo,
Iron & Wine
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 27, 2010
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It seems like it was only yesterday that Sufjan Stevens surprised the internet by releasing his EP "All Delighted People" on Bandcamp, so I was rather surprised to see a new single off his upcoming record "The Age of Adz" had already been released. T...
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4
Sounds like:
Postal Service,
Sufjan Stevens,
Justice
By
Jennifer Kahn
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Aug 26, 2010
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"Folktronica" is a troublesome and somewhat cringe-worthy label frequently used to describe the music of UK artist James Yuill. First of all, Yuill's music consists mainly of elements that are more acoustic/indie than traditional folk, and more hous...
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5

Sounds like:
The Welcome Wagon,
Sisyphus,
Panda Bear
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 22, 2010
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Of all the songs on the second installment of his 50-state saga, "Chicago" is the most intriguing. The other songs tell tales of famous figures, serial killers, and historical events of the state. But for a tribute to the Windy City, Stevens embarks...
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6

Sounds like:
Yeasayer,
Grizzly Bear
By
Jennifer Kahn
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Aug 20, 2010
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Geographer first caught my attention with the bright synths and lush, floating vocals in the single "Kites" off their EP Animal Shapes. About 45 seconds in, the song bursts into a flurry of electronic layers with cello woven into the mix as well. It...
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7

Sounds like:
The Welcome Wagon,
Sisyphus,
DM Stith
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
May 27, 2010
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From the twinkling intervals of the first six notes, then the breathless, rollicking drive (that pushed "Little Miss Sunshine" through its voyage), the song begins as a celebration of freedom ("I drove to New York / In a van with my friends / We sle...
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8

Sounds like:
The Lumineers,
Of Monsters and Men,
The Wedding Band
By
Jason Grishkoff
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May 22, 2010
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This track for me is a classic example of how much your opinion of music can change when you attach a personal memory to it. Its like it transforms into something fresh, something new and definitely something more personal. Mumford and Sons are a ban...
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