This month, we’re celebrating the release of our own Jennifer Niven’s newest YA novel, Holding Up the Universe. Her main characters, Jack and Libby, are known to take part in spontaneous dance parties, and what better way to get the party started than with everyone’s favorite fictional boy band: Boy Parade. You may remember Boy Parade from […]
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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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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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From Yucaipa, California, comes a pop rock group with a touch of punk, Hoity~Toity. The band — made up of Shelby on lead vocals, Sarah on lead guitar, Kelsey on drums, and Spike on bass — has that “modern-day riot girl” feel with a perpetual forward-moving and catchy musicality. This is the band you call up when […]
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Colorado native Emma Back’s music hit me like a ton of bricks the first time I happened to stumble across it. Starting her song “Qui Tomber” instantly transported me into this romantic, film-noir Parisian back alley with its interesting and dark lines in the strings, simple piano accompaniment, and intriguing and haunting lyrics. Back has this […]
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I think it’s safe to say that many of us can appreciate the artistic sensibility of the powerhouse that is ’90s Alanis Morissette, but sometimes there’s only so many shrouded metaphors one can take. Allow me to introduce you to New York native Rorie Kelly, the Alanis Morissette of sensical lyrics. Rorie comes at you […]
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As summer comes to an end, it seems like a great time to rekindle that relaxed and fun-loving feeling we’ve had for the past couple of months with the perfect retro, beach-y soundtrack. Who better to provide such a soundtrack than the aptly-named band Beach Day? From Hollywood, Florida, comes the duo Kimmy Drake (vocals […]
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When I think of the music from Orange County native Nancy Sanchez, I can’t help but find it contagious. The jazz turned pop singer has a way of sounding like she always has a smile on her face no matter what she is emoting, and it is infectious. Her songs make you feel good, sing along, […]
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