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New Indie Music Podcast “Short Cuts” Ep 88

Preview indie music by Dakota Jones, SCHLINDWEIN, Jules Paymer & Miki Ratsula, Brutal Youth, The Pearl Harts, Crossed Keys, LT, The Burma, Candy Coffins & Vanity Mirror.
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Vanity Mirror “Dandelion Wish”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOqM9TX854I Vanity Mirror, dreamy lo-fi bedroom pop via Toronto and Los Angeles, have just announced their highly anticipated debut LP PUFF (due out Spring 2023 on We Are Busy Bodies)…
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Candy Coffins “Another Kiss”

South Carolina-based postpunk outfit Candy Coffins presents ‘Another Kiss’, the latest offering from their ‘Once Do It With Feeling’ album. With Cure-esque textures and melody, thematic elements and the visceral…
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Thomas Day “MASOCHIST”

Nashville-based pop singer and songwriter Thomas Day shares his new single & video, “MASOCHIST”. With his new single, “MASOCHIST,” Thomas delivers a show-stopping pop anthem with an electrifying chorus destined…
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The Burma “Live in Lisdoonvarna”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9SQEdakFe8 Black-tie Indie Rock triplet The Burma released their new performance video, ‘Live in Lisdoonvarna’, via The Burma Music Group. Filmed and edited by Ciara O’Toole, the video performance sees…
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LT “Act Your Age”

Outspoken UK-born singer LT has released the official music video for her recently released single, ‘Act Your Age’, via LT Records. The glamorous video was premiered by CelebMix and was…
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AISTÈ “What’s Going On”

London-based flower child AISTÈ released her rebellious single ‘What’s Going On’ on the 21st of April via Saphira Record Label. The single is taken from her forthcoming album The Theory…
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Crossed Keys “Vina Park”

We know the last few years have been tough for everyone. It takes a little extra effort just to get out of bed. Recognizing that we’re all in this together,…
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The Pearl Harts “Baby Chaos”

SE London rock duo – THE PEARL HARTS – have unveiled their new track “Baby Chaos”, arriving alongside their long-awaited second album ‘Love, Chaos’ (out 21 April, via Double Bang…
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Miles and The Chain Gang “Charlie”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E York (UK)-based band Miles and The Chain Gang release their fifth digital single, Charlie, on April 21st. The feel-good song was written by band leader, vocalist and songwriter Miles…
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Brutal Youth “Rebuilding Year”

Toronto’s masters of melodic hardcore, Brutal Youth, have just released their anticipated new LP Rebuilding Year (April 21st on Stomp Records) with a video for their title track Rebuilding Year.…
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mius “Feather ft. Amme”

  Detail-oriented musician mïus released his new single, ‘Feather ft. Amme’, on the 21st of April via the label he founded, Théque Records. The intricate offering premiered on CLASH Magazine…
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Jules Paymer + Miki Ratsula “The Daughter That My Mother Wanted”

New single and music video “The Daughter That My Mother Wanted” from newcomer Jules Paymer featuring celebrated artist Miki Ratsula. The song and video touch upon the experience of being…
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SCHLINDWEIN “Dürr Darbte Der Baum”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkjeAmALIZ0 Schlindwein is a pianist, composer and music producer from Berlin. His music has been used on multiple major TV series like „Grey’s Anatomy” or “How To Get Away With…
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Shadow Smile “Hellbound Heart”

‘Hellbound Heart’ is the hard hitting new single from Sheffield (UK) metal outfit Shadow Smile. Exploring the subject of ‘Lust’ – this potently hook-fuelled track is the second installment from band’s eagerly…
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Dakota Jones “Scared”

Dakota Jones have been stomping around and making noise for nearly 8 years. Featuring Tristan Carter-Jones on vocals, Scott Jet Kramp on bass, Steve Ross on the drums, and Eddy…
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New Indie Music Podcast “Short Cuts” Ep 87

Preview indie music by Jordan Duffy, davvn, viisi x Chelsea Collins, Dalizz, Blacklist Union, King Falcon, Tim Easton, YOVA, A Shoreline Dream & Chris Wong.
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A Shoreline Dream “Driveaway”

Iconic shoegaze / postpunk outfit A Shoreline Dream presents ‘Driveaway’, a track that truly spells what A Shoreline Dream is all about. A song meant to drive to. A song that…
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Chris Wong “Been Here For Days”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua33oSVubvs Fresh from playing SoFar Sounds London, the release of “Been Here For Days” follows the success of Chris Wong’s debut single “Talents”, which was released in late August 2022…
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Scott Matthews “My Selfless Moon”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8b23R3HIrQ New Scott Matthews single_, My Selfless Moon_, is the first to be taken from his forthcoming album, Restless Lullabies, in which the Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter has boldly reincarnated…
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PARLIAMO “YOU’RE AN ANIMAL”

Scottish six-piece – PARLIAMO – have unveiled their new single “You’re An Animal”! A funk-laden guitar pop anthem filled with hazy melodies that flutter and float like the last rays…
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YOVA “Feel Your Fear”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd-DknYk0AI Experimental pop duo – YOVA – are back with an urgent and impending new single: “Feel Your Fear”. Letting loose a runaway freight train of jumpy guitar rhythms and…
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Tim Easton “Sliver of Light”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbHws40gtEI Nashville-based songwriter Tim Easton presents ‘Sliver of Light’, a song that lives in the category of powerlessness over the behavior of others. Literally inspired by a personal event and the…
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Hollow Crown “Disconnect”

Watch the music video for the indie metal core track by Hollow Crown "Disconnect".
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Blacklist Union “The Queen Of Everything”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUbhBT6QUY Hard Rock band BLACKLIST UNION has returned with the official music video for their new single, “The Queen Of Everything”! Filmed and directed by Thomas Crane Kill Devil Films,…
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King Falcon “Cadillac”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWZNcncPDMs Queens, New York based rock outfit King Falcon have released their new song ‘Cadillac’. Melding indie-rock adventurousness with Classic Rock swagger, King Falcon’s ultra-catchy songwriting recalls artists like Black…
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Dalizz “Kara D Mala”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Q5OdIHxvc The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, Dalizz releases her new single “Kara D Mala” via AWAL. Kara D Mala is a sensual, sexy, playful reggaeton tune that pays homage to women,…
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FREYA BEER “Fantasy”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBIuZkocoTs Goth-pop priestess – FREYA BEER – is back with an invigorating AA-side release: “Fantasy” // “Galore”. Her first new music of 2023, the “Fantasy” // “Galore” AA-side single arrives…
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viisi x Chelsea Collins “Chasing Ghosts”

Good things come in fives. Dropping his first rough cut as a high school freshman when he was just fourteen, Matthew Borley, couldn’t have known that five years later he’d…
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davvn “Depressed in Heaven”

Formed by two kids who grew up on AIM and MySpace, the female-fronted duo davvn (pronounced dawn) are a nostalgic alt-rock group that draws influence from early 2000’s pop punk…
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Jordan Duffy “Wonder Woman”

Jordan Duffy is a singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer whose sound stretches across a multitude of genres such as indie, folk, pop, and alternative. With music influences such as…
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RIVERSEND “Phantom”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWoPhksS-PE INDIE ROCK BAND, RIVERSEND, RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE/VIDEO: “PHANTOM”. The duo of Riversend is more than just an ebb and flow sound, the two artists bring together a breath-taking…
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New Indie Music Podcast “Short Cuts” Ep 86

Preview indie music by The Paper Kites, Les Lullies, Dan Russell, It Man, Johnnie Mikel, The Flowers of Hell, Evidence of a Struggle, The Noise Who Runs, Gramercy Arms &…
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Pet Needs feat. Bridget “The Argument”

A fiery and furious back-and-forth that sees PET NEEDS joined by collaborator Bridget, “The Argument” is a highly charged track about a relationship spiralling out of control. Brimming with the…
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Shout London “Admit It”

Following on from the release of the addictive “White Noise”, pop-punk project Shout London has just released the very catchy and energetic “Admit It”! With its gritty vocals, hard-hitting guitar…
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Gramercy Arms “F*cked Up and Beautiful”

NYC indie rock outfit Gramercy Arms presents ‘F*cked Up and Beautiful’ (including the clean companion version: ‘Messed Up and Beautiful’), the third single from their acclaimed third album ‘Deleted Scenes’, released by…
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The Noise Who Runs “2poor2die”

UK-France duo **The Noise Who Runs **will soon release their ‘Preteretrospective’ album, a 14-track offering from the mind of **Ian Pickering **(of Sneaker Pimps and Front Line Assembly). Ahead of that, they share the final single ‘2poor2die’,…
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Evidence of a Struggle “Do’Oa”

Chicago-based collective **Evidence of a Struggle **presents their debut single ‘Do’Oa’, a wonderful fusion of sounds that recall the works of Tortoise and 4AD artist Dif Juz all at once. This spring…
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Zeb Samuels “Black Out”

UK producer and label owner Zeb Samuels will be released his latest experimental single ‘Black Out’ on the 07th of April via Deep Heads. Following Electronic producer Feverkin’s ‘Element &…
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The Flowers of Hell “Atmosphere”

Toronto-London collective **The Flowers Of Hell **announce the first vinyl pressing of their cult classic ‘Odes’ album, to be released on April 22nd for Record Store Day UK. With a deluxe die-cut sleeve,…
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The Love Kills Theory “The Love Kills Theory”

Alt rockers The Love Kills Theory drop new visual for the song “The Love Kills Theory”. The Love Kills Theory is an alternative rock band originally based in New York…
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Johnnie Mikel “Fallen Angel”

Capping a prolific run of more than 10 popular streaming singles since 2017, Johnnie Mikel released his highly anticipated full length debut Purgatory February 3, with his latest track “Fallen Angel,” an infectious,…
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Florian Picasso “Safari”

Lively DJ and Producer Florian Picasso released his wild new single ‘Safari’ on the 31st of March via the La Californie Musique imprint. The single follows ‘What’s The Next Move’,…
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It Man “White Heat”

In a moving tribute new band IT MAN made a statement on their social media this week ahead of the release of debut single ‘White Heat’, which reads as follows,…
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Dan Russell “Naive”

The fiery, comet-like passions of early years flash brightly across adolescence, rarely penetrating as brightly into older age. But, persevering even through the longest and strangest trips, the echoes of…
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Les Lullies “Zero Ambition”

Montpellier, France is the spot, and LES LULLIES – chief local importers / exporters of the crazy rock beat – ready their 2nd LP with a slew of sweaty live…
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The Paper Kites “Till The Flame Turns Blue”

Australian indie folk-rock outfit – THE PAPER KITES – have unveiled a second offering from their upcoming ‘At The Roadhouse’ project: “Till The Flame Turns Blue”. A prime example of…
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Vanderzee “The Coming Day”

A new single from Vanderzee, “The Coming Day” exudes a catchy post-punk sound. “Every night I lie awake and think about the coming day,” the vocals let out with anticipation,…
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New Indie Music Podcast “Short Cuts” Ep 85

Preview indie music by Animals on TV, Friendly Rich, NEW Bardots, Bellwether Syndicate, Berries, Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys, Jody & the Jerms, Hannah Rose Platt, Rahway & Baytrees.
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HANDSHAKE IN SPACE (feat. Iris Dee Jay) “Oh girl. Why”

Despite their anonymity, HANDSHAKE IN SPACE has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the EDM world. The artist’s talent and passion for music have earned them a dedicated following…
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Baytrees “Sunshine”

Brixton-hailing four-piece ‘Baytrees’ have been crafting their unique blend of hip hop beats, funk rock riffs and catchy pop hooks since 2018. New single ‘Sunshine’ is a soulful, life-affirming story…
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Rahway “Carry You”

“We grew influenced by the sounds of Arena Rock. So, naturally when we write our songs, our hooks tend to be big and memorable in the vein of Arena Rock.…
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WMD “So In Love”

Pensive American producer WMD released his new album ‘Deliquesce’ on the 24th of March via Natural Blonde. On the project, which is available on digital platforms and vinyl, listeners will…
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Jody and the Jerms “Insatiable”

UK indie pop outfit Jody and the Jerms present their infectious single ‘Insatiable’, showcasing exemplary buoyant indie pop that harkens back to the feel-good vibes of another less complicated time.…
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Hannah Rose Platt “Feeding Time For Monsters”

HANNAH ROSE PLATT returns with the hauntingly beautiful new single: “Feeding Time For Monsters”. An all-consuming record that will devour your attention whole, the Ed Harcourt-produced track stars on Platt’s…
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Berries “Control”

Returning with their first release since their debut album last year – BERRIES – have unveiled the assured new single: “Control”. A rampant rock cut that seesaws between rhythmic garage…
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Janna Pelle “Janne”

No TIK TOK On the upcoming “Janne,” Janna Pelle provides her own twist on the Lady Gaga track “Joanne.” The track’s title shift represents Pelle making the song her own,…
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Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys “Howl”

As they gear up to release their new ‘Heaving’ LP, Berlin-based Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys has joined with Metropolis Records for North America distribution as a result of a partnership agreement…
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The NEW Bardots “Thrill of the Night”

“Thrill Of The Night” is the first single from the upcoming full-length LP by New Jersey Rockers “The NEW Bardot’s. “This catchy, rhythmic, lyrical smorgasbord is an out-of-the-box look at…
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The Bellwether Syndicate

Alternative post-punk outfit The Bellwether Syndicate introduce ‘Golden Age’, the final single from their ‘Vestige & Vigil’ album, out on April 28 via Sett Records in North America and elsewhere via Nexilis Records…
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THE GULPS “Surrender”

The Gulps are back with the breathless new single: “Surrender” A song about first loves and the fragility of youth, and the vital part they play in the narrative of…
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Friendly Rich “Man Out of Time”

Friendly Rich, Canada’s legendary songsmith of dark and deranged folk songs, has just released his highly anticipated new LP Man Out of Time (March 31st on We Are Busy Bodies).…
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Taylor D “Fan Girl”

Multi award winning singer songwriter and Indie Pop artist Taylor D is set to release her new song and title track to her upcoming EP ‘Fan Girl ‘. After releasing…
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Animals on TV “MTV 2095”

Yearning for fun, Animals on TV was formed in 2019 in Austin, Texas after friends Rob Hogan and Andrew Davis had seen one too many boring indie shows. Animals on…

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