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Only U Dives Into The Feeling Of Possibility, The World, And Dreams

4 Jan

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, JDR doesn’t disappoint with their international sound. Their track Only U will remind listeners of EDM meets latin pop music. With the musical talents of Derrick Attwood, Joshua Paltoo, and Adam Xycore, its apparent why the band has risen in popularity. Between the upbeat tempos of their single Only U, impeccable mixing, and influences of music around the world, listeners are even more intrigued at their unique sound. With lyrics stating “the night is young, we have so much left to explore”, indicates a dive into youth, travel, and the feeling of possibility. All in all, 2018 is JDR’s year.

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Crow Eats Man Mixes Metal With The Undertones Of 90s Iconic Rock In Single Jaded

3 Jan

Crow Eats Man brings a mixture of metal with their hard rock vibes within their track Jaded. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, the members of Crow Eats Man drew inspiration from 90s rock, film and video soundtracks, and the masters of jazz. The single Jaded combines the edginess of metal and the grunge of alternative rock to bring you an overall crafted and intentional sound. The lyrics “I’m Jaded, bring me to my knees, can’t bring me down exemplify the overall tone and vibe of the song. Merge the vocal talents of Sebastian Sanchez with the accompanying guitar riffs and drumming at the right points of rage within the track all unite to form nothing short of a brilliant piece off their newly released EP.

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The Giant Flying Turtles Wow With Waltz To The World Album

20 Oct

Rocking the Brooklyn music scene with their eclectic sound comes The Giant Flying Turtles. Their overall sound characterizes itself as tropical, yet beachy vibes within the tunes of their instruments. The themes of their songs range from coasting and feel good music to experimental musings of the mind. Between mixing lyrics about the seasons, the world, and more, The Giant Flying Turtles definitely have a unique sound.  Attracting audiences of a variety of ages, listeners who enjoy listening to carefree and quirky music will be delighted by The Giant Flying Turtles and their waltz to the world.

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Meant To Be Delves Into Heartbreak With A Theme of Destiny & Inspiration

2 Oct

Hailing from Winnipeg, Canada, Russell Lee exemplifies a mixture of country rock and heartfelt anthems all in one song. Russell Lee is the definition of a true story-telling musician earning six nominations at the 2017 Manitoba Music Awards, and having music videos that have earned a nominal following online with an estimated 500,000 Youtube video views. Throughout the song Meant To Be, the tone of the instrumentals definitely show a consistent harmony that gives listeners a feeling of happiness instilled them. To anyone listening to Russell Lee for the first time, the intention and emotional connection he strives for in his music will have you wanting to listen to more and jam along for the ride.

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Willy & The Planks Play Juke Joint Blues With Spunk & Hypnotic Blues

1 Oct

With their newest album, entitled Willy & The Planks, the overall sound of this band is nothing short of Mississippi and Tennessee influenced bluesy sound. The musical talents of Willy Gibbs on the guitar, Mark Noble on the bass, and Chris Gibbs on the drums, reflect the genuine love of music and affinity for the craft of blues music all in one. The song lyrics of the track below describe the novelty in the south and the environment, feel good feelings, and overall nostalgia wrapped around the music itself.  If listening to the track is not enough, viewing the music video for this track will have you feeling in a whole different blues world and takes you along the fun feeling fueled journey.

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