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Punk/Review Nick Neumann - Our Time Starts Now
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Punk/Review Nick Neumann - Our Time Starts Now

Nick Neumann is an independent musician from Michigan who combines punk energy with the emotional weight of alternative rock. After stepping away from music for nearly twenty years, he returned with a renewed sense of purpose to finally create the music he always felt drawn to. Nick currently writes, records, and produces everything himself. His approach is straightforward: guitar, bass, drums, and raw vocals.

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Rock/Review No Lonesome - Am I What I'm Not?
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Rock/Review No Lonesome - Am I What I'm Not?

No Lonesome is the DIY project of Chicago-based musician and producer Jeb Backe. Their mixed-fidelity sound shows a forward-thinking ear while flexing a studied understanding of what has come before. Backe is an ongoing collaborator with musicians Smushie, Astrachan, and Berta Bigtoe in the Chicago music scene.

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Folk/Review Neo Brightwell - An American Reckoning
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Folk/Review Neo Brightwell - An American Reckoning

Neo Brightwell is a genre-defiant songwriter and performance artist crafting what he calls Moonshine Disco—a fusion of Americana grit, queer gospel, and cinematic storytelling. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Brightwell writes mythic, soul-struck songs that bridge roots music and rebellion, weaving the sacred and the outlaw into one voice. His lyrics read like scripture carved from firelight: haunted, poetic, and redemptive.

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Jazz/Review New Laconia - New Laconia
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Jazz/Review New Laconia - New Laconia

Welcome to the New Laconia—a universe of sound where portals open, time bends, and stories breathe through music. Born in Ukraine, New Laconia is a progressive rock project that blends sci-fi narratives, emotional depth, and cinematic soundscapes into a seamless experience. Nothing here is accidental. Everything connects.

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Pop/Review No Band Left - Wonderland
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Pop/Review No Band Left - Wonderland

No Band Left is the songwriting project of composer Dexter Britain. Known for his cinematic and orchestral classical-crossover work, Dexter has spent more than a decade creating music that tells stories without words. With No Band Left, he turns back to where his journey began. The project blends electronic and cinematic pop, balancing expansive production with an emphasis on melody and lyric. At its heart are themes of escape, belonging, and the search for something beyond the everyday.

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Hip-Hop/Review Nitrous - Glass House
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Hip-Hop/Review Nitrous - Glass House

Nitrous, hailing from Vancouver, Canada, showcases his raw storytelling and personal experiences in his original single, "Glass House." Collaborating with longtime partner Vherbal for production, Nitrous's performance brings the track to life, while his background in audio engineering ensures a polished sound. Influenced by iconic artists like Eminem and Tupac, Nitrous balances technical precision with vulnerability, creating a modern yet authentic piece that resonates with listeners.

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Folk/Review Nom De Plume - Circle The Dream
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Folk/Review Nom De Plume - Circle The Dream

Nom De Plume is an eclectic indie rock band fronted by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Aris Karabelas, along with bassist Michael Magee. Their sound has a surprising pop sensibility that incorporates folk-rock, Americana, and classic and progressive rock elements to create their own resonant style.

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Rock/Review New Laconia - Journey to the Past
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Rock/Review New Laconia - Journey to the Past

Welcome to the New Laconia—a universe of sound where portals open, time bends, and stories breathe through music. Born in Ukraine, New Laconia is a progressive rock project that blends sci-fi narratives, emotional depth, and cinematic soundscapes into a seamless experience. Nothing here is accidental. Everything connects.

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Soundtrack/Review Nick Norton-Smith - I Get Knocked Down (original soundtrack)
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Soundtrack/Review Nick Norton-Smith - I Get Knocked Down (original soundtrack)

Nick Norton-Smith is an established composer/multi-instrumentalist with a multifaceted career in film, TV, and the performing arts. His work ranges from iconic TV themes and factual and entertainment shows to RTS, BAFTA, and Academy Award-nominated films. Nick studied composition with Amit Sen (Head of Arranging and Composition, Royal Academy of Music) and began his career as a saxophone/woodwind player with the Oxford University Revue featuring Patrick Marber.

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Country/Review Nick Cain - One More For The Road
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Country/Review Nick Cain - One More For The Road

At 39 years old, Nick Cain's life took an unplanned but welcome detour that changed everything he knew about passion and determination. It began at the Gorge in Eastern Washington, at a country music fest - Watershed - that strummed the strings of his heart just as much as those of the guitar he would pick up following the event in 2019. With no musical background to speak of, Nick dove headfirst into the melodies and rhythms of country music, dedicating every possible moment to self-taught sessions that echoed through the basement of his home.

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Hip-Hop/Review Nuk - Top Tier
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Hip-Hop/Review Nuk - Top Tier

Nuk, hailing from Lansdowne, United States, is a remarkable independent artist who has honed his skills over the years. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Nuk now resides in Delaware County, PA, where he continues to craft his music. With a passion for songwriting that started at the tender age of nine and recording music by 14, Nuk has dedicated years to perfecting his unique sound.

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Rock/Review New Laconia - Stardust Bear Bazaar, Pt. 2
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Rock/Review New Laconia - Stardust Bear Bazaar, Pt. 2

Welcome to the New Laconia—a universe of sound where portals open, time bends, and stories breathe through music. Born in Ukraine, New Laconia is a progressive rock project that blends sci-fi narratives, emotional depth, and cinematic soundscapes into a seamless experience. Nothing here is accidental. Everything connects.

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