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Sounds like:
Hole,
Mudhoney,
Alice in Chains
By
Joshua Mellin
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Dec 12, 2010
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A Portland take on a Seattle staple, Horse Feathers transports the Nevermind classic from its grungy city roots to the lush sonic soundscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Their album, Thistled Spring, came out earlier this year and they have been tourin...
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2

Sounds like:
Andrew Bird,
Sufjan Stevens,
The Moldy Peaches,
Pure Joy
By
Max Jacobs
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Nov 2, 2010
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I was half a step from walking out the door at a San Francisco bar the other night, having already heard the artist I came to see, when a friend stopped me and said, "You gotta hear the next band, they'll make you cry." One of the better decisions I'...
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3

Sounds like:
Rilo Kiley,
Land of Talk,
Jenny Lewis,
The Watson Twins
By
lizbrown
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Oct 11, 2010
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Identical indie sisters Tegan and Sara recently recently released The Complete Recollection (1999-2010), a vinyl box set inclusive of seven albums, 13 videos, two documentaries and Home Recordings "“ a bonus album featuring 9 demo tracks from So Jeal...
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4

Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Mumford & Sons,
Chief
By
lizbrown
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Sep 17, 2010
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Even though Stornoway is not a namesake for the band's origin, listening to their debut album Beachcomber's Windowsill could easily evoke images of that small seaside village in Scotland. Their sound is uplifting, soulful, and natural, further inspir...
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5

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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6
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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7

Sounds like:
Grizzly Bear,
Arcade Fire,
Here We Go Magic
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Aug 18, 2010
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You're planning a road trip and compiling a well thought-out music selection. You're into various genres, especially folk-rock. Do yourself a solid and do not venture out without Department of Eagles' Archive 2003-2006 in your possession! If you like...
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8

Sounds like:
Simon & Garfunkel,
The Shins,
Iron and Wine,
Bon Iver
By
Hannah Levy
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Aug 12, 2010
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While working out and listening to music go hand in hand, you don't normally hear about great music discoveries from a yoga class. I guess I am one of those exceptional cases, because my yoga instructor played the song "Broken Chair" off of Chris an...
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