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Swimming With Bears – ‘Keep Smiling’

September 18, 2019

Swimming With Bears call their sound, “pop’n’roll” a high energy vibe infused with a Motown flavour. Their new single, ‘Keep Smiling’, reflects the struggle to stay positive when all those around you seem to lack consideration and kindness.

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Diesel Park West – ‘Scared Of Time’

September 17, 2019

There’s something ironic in the fact that Leicester’s Diesel Park West have named their latest single, ‘Scared Of Time’. The band formed in 1980, and their debut album, ‘Shakespeare Alabama’, was released in 1989. Their ninth studio album, ‘Let It Melt’, from which comes ‘Scared Of Time’, came out on September 13 this year.

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Matthew Squires – ‘Visions Of America’

September 17, 2019

Austin based singer songwriter Matthew Squires has released with his band seven studio albums since 2010, all of which have been met with critical acclaim. His most recent album, ‘Visions Of America’, came out on August 30.

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Nicholas Altobelli – ‘Red, White, And Blues’

July 19, 2019

With a chorus that makes us think of what could be, if only we found a way of coming together, Nicholas Altobelli’s new single, ‘Red, White, And Blues’ is out today. It’s the new single from his ‘Vertigo’ LP, which is set for release on August 2.

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Happy, Hollow – ‘Flowers’

May 20, 2019

Happy, Hollow, from Austin Texas, come to us with their instantly likeable song, ‘Flowers’. It’s upbeat and fun, with a 90s sound that is impossible to not bob about to. In fact, it’s difficult to type this because I’m bobbing so much.

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It’s Just The Way We Feel: Six Quick Questions With Alphabeat

April 1, 2019

Alphabeat are back! Best known for their hit singles, ‘Fascination’, and ‘10,000 Nights’, as well as their eponymous debut album, the Danish pop group from Silkeborg return from a six year hiatus with their new single, ‘Shadows’. Their fourth album is set for release later this year via Warner Music. Lisa caught up with the group after their recent appearance at SXSW and asked them six quick questions!

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A BOI – ‘See Through’ (Chapter 1)

March 23, 2019

A BOI – aka the cleverly named Absolutely Bereft Of Imagination – is the latest project from Austin Texas artist, TaSzlin, better known as one third of the uncompromising social justice warrior trio, BLXPLTN. With A BOI he examins his more meditative side, and his latest track, ‘See Through’, is dreamily electronic, and altogether trippy.

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Imaní Scott – ‘Lost Yo Mind’

March 7, 2019

Back in December 2017 we introduced readers to Houston hip hop and RnB star, Imaní Scott, with her single, ‘Throwing Glitter’. Throw forward more than a year and the firebrand with the electric blue tresses is back with her latest single, ‘Lost Yo Mind’: soulful, sexy, and completely badass.

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Steff Neff – ‘Mine’

March 1, 2019

‘Mine’ is the latest song from 21 year old Houston-based singer, Steff Neff. Her sound is strongly rooted in dark pop, with a candy coated pop melody, and deeply emotive lyrics.

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Aspect Zavi – ‘Focus’

February 5, 2019

Rapper, singer, and dancer has used the internet to reach new fans, and to follow his dreams. The Texas based artist made a name for himself posting his dance compilations on (the sadly missed) Vine, showing off his skill and reaching and influencing a massive following. Now his latest single, ‘Focus’, highlights his singing talents, while a music video is a showcase of his dancing prowess.

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Wisdom Set To Release Latest Single, ‘Let It Be’

January 29, 2019

‘Let It Be’ is the latest single from Nigerian artist, Wisdom Clifford. Released on 24 January, the track is a catchy RnB song, with Wisdom’s melifluous vocals laid over a simple instrumental.

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Jeremy Parsons – ‘Why Is The Bluebird Blue’

January 26, 2019

Jeremy Parsons draws from his personal experiences to create his songs, and this intimacy comes through in ‘Why Is The Bluebird Blue’: we want to find some way of making him less lonely.

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VENTIDO$ Is Looking For A ‘Savior’ With New Single

January 6, 2019

VENTIDO$ is a new rap artist from Houston, Texas, whose single ‘Savior’ is a heartfelt plea for someone to save him.

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Adrian Conner – ‘Unspeakable’

November 23, 2018

Adrian Conner is back with her new single, ‘Unspeakable’. The singer songwriter who is the lead guitarist of AC/DC tribute band, Hell’s Bells, released three studio albums, including ‘Be Your Own Savior’, 2014, ‘Hush!’ in 2015, and ‘SpazKitty’ earlier this year. She’s also opened for the likes of Concrete Blonde, Brody Dalle, The Texas Tornados, Girl in a Coma, Patrice Pike, and Zepparella.

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John Gaar – ‘Roll Like That’

November 9, 2018

Louisiana native John Gaar was born for Southern music, and it translates well to his adopted hometown of Austin, Texas. His new single, ‘Roll Like That’, is all grit and steam, and brash – and John certainly looks the part when he sings, he’s a hard-rocking old soul with the beard to match.

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From left to right: Chal Boudreaux, Chris Didear, Heath Macintosh, Mike Fisher

White Label Analog – ‘Everybody Knows’

November 6, 2018

‘Everybody Knows’, by Austin rockers White Label Analog, is one of those songs that you know pretty much from the start that you’re going to enjoy it. A catchy track, it will have you singing along on the second listen, if not from the start.