Your Next Favorite Band: Lost & Profound

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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Your Next Favorite Band: The Last Year

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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Your Next Favorite Band: Irene Diaz

Southern California singer/guitarist/pianist Irene Diaz has a voice that puts a modern twist on that classic jazz-y, blues-y sound. Her songs are full of emotion and make you empathize with things you’ve never previously felt yourself. She can border cutesy in a way that never crosses into novelty, and instead she maintains a genuine authenticity. I got […]

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Your Next Favorite Band: Bearcoon

The West Coast-touring indie duo Bearcoon has a sound that makes you feel like you’re always sitting around a late-night beach bonfire with the most important people in your life. Solange Igoa’s vocals tell you the story while Andrea Walker’s guitar actually takes you there. The two are distinct sounds that could stand on their own, yet they […]

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