By the time I was electrocuted on an ungrounded stage in San Bernardino, my first band was already over. We hadn’t broken up yet, but the fissures were obvious. Our tensions had been high for weeks, ever since that recording incident or — if I’m being honest — since I began dating our drummer, David, […]
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I can’t do it. I can’t do it. I think I’m going to puke. My hands shook as I opened my bass case. Can anyone see them shaking? I fumbled to clip on the guitar strap, which was suddenly impossible. I couldn’t even feel my fingers. I dropped my only guitar pick, bent to retrieve […]
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If you saw the recent Ghostbusters remake, then you may not realize you’re already familiar with your next favorite band, No Small Children, who performed the iconic theme song for the movie. The Los Angeles- based trio — Lisa Pimentel (guitar, vocals), Joanie Pimentel (bass, vocals), and Nicola Berlinsky (drums) — have an ear-catching sound that […]
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Toronto’s own Lost & Profound gives a dark yet lovely sound that’s perfect for any rainy and gloomy day. This romanticized melancholy is achieved by the Stevie Nicks-like voice of Lisa Boudreau accompanied by the physchidelic rock-inspired lyrics, guitar, and production of Terry Tompkins. The duo bring a laid-back sophistication that could get you through any […]
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From Chicago comes a soulful voice that seems to have experienced multiple lifetimes’ worth. Joslyn-Marie has a way of channeling everyday events — big and small — into every song she sings, whether it’s an original or a cover. It’s the kind of voice you don’t want to bog down with too many instruments. Just […]
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Borrowing from many styles — including jazz, soul, funk, dance pop, etc. — The Spandettes create a unique sound perfect for a laid-back summer soundtrack. Led by vocalists Alex Tait, Maggie Hopkins, and Lizzy Clarke, the band includes its own horn section to accompany the ladies’ tight harmonies. They effortlessly find a place for retro sounds in […]
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Baltimore band The Last Year — featuring Niki Barr (vocals), Scott Ensign (bass/synth), BJ Kerwin (drums), and Scott Griffith (guitar) — seamlessly manages to give retro sounds a new, modern life. The band creates a brighter alternative rock sound, but don’t mistake it for lightness. Their laid-back yet driving beat still packs a punch. I got the chance […]
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British duo Sera and Frankie form indie pop band Unsung Lilly. They carry a Florence + the Machine sound with Adele-worthy lyrics, but a bit lighter in both respects — in an amazing, transformative way, don’t worry. In listening to their music, it feels as though there is a constant current of big ideas and beliefs. It’s easy […]
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From Melbourne, Australia, comes unapologetic rock-n-roller Dallas Frasca. The band — also featuring Jeff Curran on guitar and Josh Eales on drums — has been playing for a full decade and has collected a number of awards (to include Artist of the Year), and they have supported legendary artists like Patti Smith and Van Halen. You […]
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