Tag: Indie Music
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Making GRAMMYs History: Jon Batiste and the Importance of Celebrating Black Culture
//As someone who holds themselves in high regard with the know-hows and the who-haws of the music industry, I have to say, I was quite ashamed of myself not knowing or truly understanding the work of Jon Batiste. I was vaguely familiar with his work-ethic when it came to the composing of Pixar’s jazz-epic Soul…
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The Case to Define our Industry: Fighting for a Better Economy
You may have heard the news spreading regarding the fight for a more equitable music economy with a greater emphasis on the economy of music streaming to artists… .. aaand another one has been added to the roster. A UK artist, who goes by the name of Kieran Hebden (artist alias of Four Tet) has…
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Sam Fender: “Seventeen Going Under” album review – emphatic spark of adolescent angst
A competent, clean and coming-of-age tale for Sam’s sophomore album. Candid tellings with thoughtful lyric-work interlaced with anthemic guitar tonalities, Sam Fender’s journey to the promised land is a rarity in the fact that he had little resistance to the top. His artistry is yet another reason why being yourself – and writing what you…
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Song of the Day: Bad Nerves ‘Palace’
If listening to ferociously fast distorted pop songs with seriously addictive melodies for a hook and sinker, I’d recommend having a listen to Bad Nerves, and their impressive quota of sticky floors, sweaty rockers and knackered earholes from their gigs. With their debut set to land in November, get used to their profile of raucous…
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Song of the Day: Pacific Avenue’s Something Good
Drawn from their 2019 debut EP, Strawberry Skies, it emphasises our love of summer, traditional holidays in the sun, and taking life one relaxing day at a time. The Australian 4-piece brings fantastic contemporary indie flavours and blends of timeless rock that stays fresh in the sunlight. “Something Good” is the epitome of their work…
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