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TV Girl – Benny and the Jetts (free EP)

This one first caught my eye rather than my ear. TV Girl from San Diego have recently released a free EP titled Benny and the Jetts. The song (and the EP for that matter) is named after the famous...

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Recommended: Twin Falls

Twin Falls is Luke Stidson who formerly ran his own independent label Execise1. 5 years later he went back to doing what he’d done before – writing and recording songs in his bedroom.Giving himself...

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Fenster – Fantasy II (free track)

Futuristic nostalgia with minimal percussion and echoey guitar riffs with a lyrical bent towards the macabre dada world of dreams. Fenster are New Yorker-turned-Berliner JJ Weihl and Berlin-born...

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The XX – Angels

Three years ago The XX released their critically acclaimed debut XX and won the hearts of nearly every music lover, their simplistic lo-fi sound making their music so unique. Now The XX have posted a...

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The XX – Coexist (full album stream)

The XX’s new album Coexist comes out on september 11th and it’s probably one of the most anticipated albums of the year. If you can’t wait that long here’s a full album stream for you. Preorder: The...

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Recommended: Ballet School

Rosie, (from Ireland), and Michel (from Brazil) met two years ago in Berlin’s thriving ex-pat DIY scene. Rosie heard Michel playing his guitar in the U-bahn and immediately asked him to form a band....

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Recommended: Cayucas

Here it comes, the soundtrack to your summer; Cayucas. Pronounced “ky-yook-us”, is the monikered homage to a sleepy little seaside town in San Luis Obispo County, California. That town, Cayucos, has...

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Video: Cayucas – East Coast Girl

Following the release of their debut album Bigfoot on May 3rd Cayucas have revealed playful new video for their latest single East Coast Girl. Directed by Steven Andrew Garcia, the video is a vibrant...

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Ballet School – Heartbeat Overdrive

At the end of last year we introduced you to a DIY pop trio based in Berlin called Ballet School. Back then we were captivated by their then free download single Ghost. The trio comprising Rosie,...

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Recommended: The Rebel Light – Jukebox Dream

I have a weakness for lofi and so called retro sound that lifts up my heart. I don’t really like to put a label on music but I just adore music which sounds old. Music which sounds like from past...

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Video: Major Leagues – Endless Drain

Garage-pop four-piece Major Leagues, a band from Brisbane, released a video for their single Endless Drain. If I didn’t know better, I’d say this video was straight from the 80s or early 90s. See for...

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Recommended: Twin Falls

Twin Falls is Luke Stidson who formerly ran his own independent label Execise1. 5 years later he went back to doing what he’d done before – writing and recording songs in his bedroom.Giving himself...

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Fenster – Fantasy II (free track)

Futuristic nostalgia with minimal percussion and echoey guitar riffs with a lyrical bent towards the macabre dada world of dreams. Fenster are New Yorker-turned-Berliner JJ Weihl and Berlin-born...

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The XX – Angels

Three years ago The XX released their critically acclaimed debut XX and won the hearts of nearly every music lover, their simplistic lo-fi sound making their music so unique. Now The XX have posted a...

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The XX – Coexist (full album stream)

The XX’s new album Coexist comes out on september 11th and it’s probably one of the most anticipated albums of the year. If you can’t wait that long here’s a full album stream for you. Preorder: The...

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Recommended: Ballet School

Rosie, (from Ireland), and Michel (from Brazil) met two years ago in Berlin’s thriving ex-pat DIY scene. Rosie heard Michel playing his guitar in the U-bahn and immediately asked him to form a band....

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Major Leagues to release new single ‘Silver Tides’ and debut EP

Major Leagues, my beloved four piece from Brisbane, released a new single titled Silver Tides. Listen to it via the soundcloud player below. The band will also be releasing their debut EP Weird Season...

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Recommended: Suns of Thyme

Suns Of Thyme are a Berlin based four-piece that has already managed to acquire a reputation in the German capital. They recently supported the TOY and Kadavar. All four of them have previously played...

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Major Leagues stream debut EP ‘Weird Season’

Brisbane’s Major Leagues have released a string of singles since forming in Australia’s Sunshine State just over a year ago. The four-piece have now released their debut EP Weird Season. The EP...

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Happyness – It’s On You

Happyness are an elusive three-piece from South London. I say elusive because it is nearly impossible to find these guys on the internet. Either they refuse to use social networks or this is all part...

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