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Sounds like:
Radiohead,
Sigur Ros,
Thom Yorke
By
Elizabeth Walker
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Oct 27, 2011
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Iceland is a wondrous country, known for dark, blustery, cryptic themes which apply to most every facet -- music, culture, scenery, etc. With the robust cornucopia of natural beauty and phenomena, you'd think that the populous would stretch from east...
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2

Sounds like:
Max Cooper,
Jamie xx
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Oct 22, 2011
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Whether it's with hip-hop or electronica, it's really hard to mess up a remix of The xx. And so it just makes sense that this remix by Synkro of their song "Night Time" works beautifully well, meshing ambient house sounds to create an excellent balan...
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3

By
sweeney kovar
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Oct 21, 2011
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For the familiar, Sir Froderick will undoubtedly be in the same lineage as other digital producers with old dusty souls, right along with Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Afta-1, and others. I remember it was Knxwledge, who is featured on Sir Froderick's latest LP...
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4

Sounds like:
Holy Other,
Imogen Heap,
Lil B
By
Dwayne
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Oct 17, 2011
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Clams Casino is one of those names to me that I've heard a lot, listened a little, and never really understood. However, a few days ago I heard the track "I'm God," and now all is clear.I can see why Clams Casino is one of the most hyped producers of...
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5

Sounds like:
Enya,
Sigur Ros,
How To Dress Well
By
Elizabeth Walker
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Oct 16, 2011
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It comes as no surprise that Julianna Barwick spent time in church growing up. Combining basic ooh-ing and ahh-ing vocals and electronic instrumentation with a strong, simple point of view, it's as if Barwick has a direct tap on pure religious faith ...
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6

Sounds like:
James Blake,
Bon Iver,
The xx
By
David Peter Simon
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Aug 25, 2011
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James Blake & Bon Iver have just put out a new track together. "Wait, what? Did I just read that right?" Yes, yes you did. While this may not be as epic as the recent Kanye/Jay-Z collab in the opinion of some (it is) you can bet its making noise ...
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7

Sounds like:
Lil' Kim,
Aaliyah,
Foxy Brown
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 9, 2011
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Alright folks, here's the warning: this has to be one of the weirdest tracks that I've ever posted. But something about it is so thoroughly enrapturing that I can't pass it up. I seriously debated whether it was appropriate for a SOTD slot, but...wow...
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8

Sounds like:
Air France,
Lykke Li,
How To Dress Well
By
Hannah Levy
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Aug 5, 2011
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I've recently found myself listening to jj's album Kills when I'm in a bad mood and need to lighten up. I think it has something to do with the way Elin Kastlander manages to sound powerful and badass no matter what she sings.
Anyway, I was really e...
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