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Rock/Review Asgard Raven - For Us All
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Rock/Review Asgard Raven - For Us All

Asgard Raven is an indie-rock artist from the south of England, UK. Producing songs born from experiences during deployments in the Army, Joe (singer and songwriter) has taken the next step towards bringing them to life and releasing them to the public. Drawing on many influences, including punk, rock, blues, and indie music, he produces a unique landscape of sound reminiscent of early 90s brit pop and rock records.

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Rock/Review Jacki Jones - Life's Regime (Alternate Version)
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Rock/Review Jacki Jones - Life's Regime (Alternate Version)

Jacki Jones is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool, England. Her genre has been described as indie/post punk/indie folk to singer-songwriter. Although she has dabbled in music in the past, she is a new artist who likes to write a mix of meaningful and general songs, with topics ranging from mental health to new/old relationships, with a guitar-driven sound that is both acoustic and electric. She states her musical influences come from a variety of artists, including Queen, David Bowie, to newer artists like Harry Styles, 5 Seconds of Summer, etc.

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Rock/Review The Breakdown - Modern Lies
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Rock/Review The Breakdown - Modern Lies

Exploding onto the London music scene with unparalleled vigor, The Breakdown are a sensational melodic rock band that brilliantly fuses iconic British influences with cutting-edge modern rock elements. Reunited in serendipity, this extraordinary quintet triumphed over adversity during lockdown, unleashing their mesmerizing debut album, ‘Open the Barricades’. Now regularly performing in and around London and featuring on a number of high-profile music blogs.

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Pop/Review Xenia - Sunshine In July
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Pop/Review Xenia - Sunshine In July

Xenia: A Voice That Paints Love in Melodies. Embark on a whimsical journey through enchanting melodies and heart-stirring lyrics with the dulcet tones of Xenia, a captivating singer in the realm of chill pop. With her soft, delicate voice, Xenia has swept the music landscape, infusing the airwaves with dreamy romance and ethereal vibes. Each note that escapes her lips carries a gentle sensibility that resonates deep within the hearts of listeners.

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Jazz/Review Ari Joshua - Rare Groove
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Jazz/Review Ari Joshua - Rare Groove

Ari Joshua is a dynamic musician and performer whose sound is as diverse as his upbringing. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, and raised in Seattle, WA, Ari's passion for music was evident from a young age. After high school, he earned a scholarship to study music on the East Coast, where he honed the power of musical expression. Ari's dedication to his craft has earned him a place among the music scene's most beloved performers.

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Reggae/Review Tende Kasha - Mr Liar
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Reggae/Review Tende Kasha - Mr Liar

Born in Luanda, Angola, Tende Kasha's early years were marked by the harsh realities of war in the working-class neighborhood of Bairro Popular. At the tender age of 10, he was sent to Portugal by his parents to escape the turmoil and uncertainty of his homeland. Despite his challenges, Tende Kasha found solace and passion in music at a young age. With a natural inclination towards singing, he sought refuge in the melodies that filled the airwaves, igniting a lifelong love affair with music.

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Rock/Review Eddie Cohn - Wave Goodbye
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Rock/Review Eddie Cohn - Wave Goodbye

Long time indie-rocker Eddie Cohn is evidence that there are still angels and untapped creative talent in Los Angeles. Sometimes, they just have to come from Cleveland. Eddie’s passion for the arts began at just 3 years old when he discovered his natural ability and passion for music on the family piano. From there, he taught himself to play the guitar and the drums, all while dealing with serious childhood health issues.

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Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Adventus
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Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Adventus

Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstractaand Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan. Aquaphilia is a perfect example of a band, with bits and loops being thrown back and forth between its members until the final pieces are finalized in one box.

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Dubstep/Review 4D4M - Meet Me In The Mosh Pit
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Dubstep/Review 4D4M - Meet Me In The Mosh Pit

4D4M grew up in the Chicago underground rave scene, producing events to play his original techno sets at. Later, he formed a DJ trio that opened for some of the world's biggest EDM DJ acts. After years of gigs and touring, he returned to the studio for a deeper, more hardstyle sound. Currently, 4D4M produces genre-spanning hard bass music for the world's biggest stages. His bass music creations serve as the official soundtrack for us hardstyle warriors of bass, the sawtooth soldiers seeking searing euphorias in synth.

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Rock/Review Trash Pals - Sonya
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Rock/Review Trash Pals - Sonya

Trash Pals is an indie rock duo formed by multifaceted artists Conor Rayne and Gabe Schnider. Their warm, upbeat songs encourage listeners to lean into how they feel, whether it’s the messiness of processing loss, the urge to dance until their legs fall off, or everything in between. After meeting as little kids at summer camp while both inconsolably homesick, these pals’ friendship spans nearly 15 years; their music is an extension of their trust in one another and a form of processing the joys and challenges of living life fully.

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Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Parking Lot
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Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Parking Lot

Kelsie Kimberlin is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter who has been involved with music her entire life, starting with children’s and church choirs and then recording her first song at age eight for Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, which won first prize and a $5000 award. She spent all of that money on music lessons and started recording her own music in the studio at age 12. Over the past several years, she has recorded more than 100 original songs.

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Pop/Review Wotts - there
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Pop/Review Wotts - there

Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).

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Pop/Review The Domi - It's a New Day
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Pop/Review The Domi - It's a New Day

In 2008, Dominique Lemaire (songwriter and performer) founded the band Énée. The band released two EPs, an album, and several singles for more than twenty-five titles in total. Today, in parallel with the group Énée, Dominique Lemaire creates The Domi, a solo (but not solitary) pop and rock project made of short and incisive pieces but also softer lofi pieces. The Domi is a happy mix of dream pop and rock, where energy and melody blend perfectly.

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Rock/Review La Need Machine - These Old Jeans
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Rock/Review La Need Machine - These Old Jeans

La Need Machine is a fast-rising Seattle band with a fresh, genre-bending sound. La Need Machine combines the best of Indie Rock, Americana, Indie Pop, and Punk-and-Roll for a sound that adds a new dimension to the “Seattle Sound.” Fans and music writers alike refer to La Need Machine songs as “ear-worms” that you want to listen to again and again. La Need Machine aims for music that rocks, inspires, and supports the community at large.

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Rock/Review Shaela Miller - After The Masquerade
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Rock/Review Shaela Miller - After The Masquerade

Shaela Miller’s years spent doing good country music work are safely etched into public consciousness. A turn at this point is by no means an undoing, but a welcome lead into new waters. Her rising profile is being amplified by a sonic reintroduction to one of Canada’s best voices and most sincere stage personalities. On the heels of TV placements like HBO’s True Blood, CBC’s Heartland, top-tier festival circuiting, supporting Matthew Good’s tour, and her upcoming Canadian headlining tour, Shaela sets aside (at least for now) her Loretta Lynn likeness in favor of the synth-laden corridors of a new sonic pathway.

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Electronic/Review Adik Angel - Up so High
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Electronic/Review Adik Angel - Up so High

Adik Angel is a prolific composer who dwells and creates in Switzerland. Hailing from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the initial spark of creativity entered her life from the beginning and has stayed with her ever since. Adik’s inspirations are a mixing of diverse styles comprising pop, electro, dance, and hip hop, all colored by balkanic or oriental rhythms and simple and authentic melodies like the title "Heartbeat (Remix).”

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