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Ramly - Beacon Hill
Ramly - Beacon Hill
Sounds like: Belle and Sebastian, Bon Iver, Antony and The Johnsons
By Ant on Jun 12, 2014 | Singer/songwriter Ramly has been carrying his music through live performances in various music festivals around Beirut for some time now, always cozy, always harmonious, often by himself and the gentle plucking of a ukulele to guide the crowd into an... read more →
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The City and Horses - Pretty Pretty
The City and Horses - Pretty Pretty
Sounds like: Josh Rouse, Paul Westerberg, The Shins
By Philip Friedman on Feb 14, 2014 | Oh, The City and Horses.  Your sense of humor can make anything bearable.  Even Valentine's Day.Finding the place where bossa nova grooves intersect with indie pop (and adding a healthy splash of the woodwind family) is something that could only be d... read more →
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Ásgeir - Torrent
Ásgeir - Torrent
Sounds like: Bon Iver, Jónsi, Ólafur Arnalds
By Chris Carter on Feb 14, 2014 | Only an Icelander could make a song about cold weather (among other things) sound warm and energetic.  For Ãsgeir Trausti Einarsson, better known simply by his first name, creating invigorating music from such chilly motifs has become something of a... read more →
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Mutual Benefit - Strong Swimmer
Mutual Benefit - Strong Swimmer
Sounds like: Majical Cloudz, Sun Kil Moon, Arcade FIre
By Christiana Bartolini on Feb 10, 2014 | Mutual Benefit's single "Strong Swimmer" is a must-hear for the Indie Shuffle community.This twinkling track is the full package: the strings, the chimes, the bango, the bass, the soft percussion. Together this song makes for an incredibly moving exp... read more →
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The Family Crest - Beneath The Brine
The Family Crest - Beneath The Brine
Sounds like: Andrew Bird, Little Tybee, Yellow Red Sparks, Okkervil River, Bright Eyes
By Aaron Blum on Jan 30, 2014 | Premiering here on Indie Shuffle, The Family Crest is an indie folk rock band from the greatest city on earth, San Francisco (I might be a little biased since I live here).  The band was founded by members Liam McCormick (lead vocals/guitar) and John... read more →
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The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize (Fossil Collective Cover)
The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize (Fossil Collective Cover)
Sounds like: Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear
By Devin Duckworth on Nov 7, 2013 | The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize??" is an iconic masterpiece of a song that everyone knows and everyone holds sentimental value to. It's a song that will lift your spirits after a long, excruciating day at work. A song that will have you swaying wit... read more →
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Wild Child - Crazy Bird
Wild Child - Crazy Bird
Sounds like: Slothpop, The Lumineers
By Christiana Bartolini on Sep 3, 2013 | I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of some new Wild Child sounds, and here we are... finally!This new single, "Crazy Bird," is a bit more upbeat compared to their older stuff, but that doesn't make it any less amazing. Quite the opposite, actua... read more →
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Babeshadow - Three Weeks (Live)
Babeshadow - Three Weeks (Live)
Sounds like: Florence + The Machine, The Drums, Dinosaur Bones
By Christiana Bartolini on Jul 6, 2013 | London-based Babeshadow is surely trying to gain some traction over here in the States with their proper orchestral indie pop style."Three Weeks" is one of my favorite singles by them, especially their live take. The intricate guitar accents the glim... read more →
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