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Hozier makes a bold, soulful debut

Is this a “Best of Hits” album? Is this the second coming of Elton John, but with more of an edge? Maybe even a lost Elton John album? Well obviously the answer is a definite no. Not since Icona Pop’s 2013 effort “This is…Icona Pop” and Foster the People’s 2011 debut “Torches” has there been […]

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George Ezra looks young but sounds old

Do you know that awkwardness of listening to someone on the radio, and then when you search for them on the internet they look nothing like you imagined? Well, that probably happens more often than not with upcoming British folk artist George Ezra. Around the middle of last year iTunes released a free song called […]

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Indie Flavour: thoughts on the 57th Grammy Awards

“What the national conversation is about, instead, is West b*#ch-slapping one of the most revered artists of the industry.” ~ Rolling Stone. I could go on and on about how much I despise Kanye West and rap “music”, but last night he pissed me off to no end. Who the hell does he think he […]

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Charli XCX experiences commercial success with sophomore album

Charlotte Emma Aitchison, also known as Charli XCX, is a 22 year old pop music mastermind. Her age really doesn’t matter, it’s the talent that does. There’s been a lot of evolving in her short career span. “Sucker” is just another part of her bright journey ahead. She was born in England, but now travels […]

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Indie Flavour: My favorite songs of 2014

Although 2014 is now almost a month behind us, let me share with you the top 40 best songs of last year.  The list is just my opinion, but I mean how can you argue with it?! My next update will be about all the new music that has come out this month, and music […]

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Vance Joy on a riptide to folk stardom

James Keogh, also known as Vance Joy, is increasingly gaining recognition here in the states finally. His brand of indie folk/indie pop might not be for everyone, but it’s quite fresh and unique. He’s from Australia and although there have been famous bands and singers from that country to cross over into American audiences, those […]

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Azealia Banks releases debut album…and it’s about time!

Well here it is folks. The long awaited debut album Broke with Expensive Taste from “Yung Rupunxel” aka Azealia Banks. The 23 year old “witch house/ hip house” rapper has been releasing music since Myspace used to be popular. At age 17 she received her first recording contract with XL Recordings. Soon after she signed […]

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Indie Flavour: Obscene lyrics & cool new music

I was going to start off by mentioning my favorite new songs of the week, but let me address something that I find extremely disturbing. Director Jeff Osborne might just be the most hated person in the music industry right now…and probably on Twitter. If you haven’t heard about Nicki Minaj’s new lyric video for […]

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Indie Flavour: All about that dark pop/rock

Have you gave a listen to alt-j’s new album This Is All Yours? If you haven’t then I wouldn’t suggest you do. It’s just a mess and only three songs are worth listening to. Those are “Hunger of the Pine”, “Left Hand Free”, and “Every Other Freckle.” My full length album review will be posted […]

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Indie Flavour: New albums and singles

I mentioned last week that the Foo Fighters have a new album coming out in two weeks on November 10th. It is titled Sonic Highways. The first single released is called “Something from Nothing.” To be honest I’m not that impressed with it, but I’m still anticipating the new album since Dave Grohl is a […]

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