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Daughtry prepare to rattle the cage It's been over two years since Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling band Daughtry released some new tunes, but guess what?

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Sister trio Von Grey release self-directed music video for "Plans"

Sister trio Von Grey release self-directed music video for “Plans”

A few weeks back, I had the chance to catch sister trio Von Grey perform at Mercury Lounge in NYC. I was immediately enamored by the classically trained act whose eerie yet wistful vocals grabbed the attention of every single person in the room – and for good reason. One of my favorite tracks from the album was “Plans,” a track about transition and growth, and earlier this week Von Grey released…

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Finn Matthews' enamors fans with "A Million And One"

Finn Matthews’ enamors fans with “A Million And One”

If you’re in need of a good acoustic jam, may we suggest the newest single from Finn Matthews, “A Million And One.” Fans of artists like Shawn Mendes and Charlie Puth are sure to be enamored with Matthews’ delicate vocals accompanied solely by a guitar. The simplicity is what makes the track so stunning and has you craving more.

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Eisley announces collection of acoustic and re-imagined tracks

Eisley announces collection of acoustic and re-imagined tracks

Sometimes all you need in life is a new perspective. This is something Texas indie rockers Eisley took into consideration when working on their upcoming release, I’m Only Dreaming…Of Days Long Past. The newly announced album will include a collection of acoustic and re-imagined versions of their 2017 album of the similar name, I’m Only Dreaming.

Track listing:

1. Always Wrong 2. Defeatist 3. A…

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Bad Rabbits return with "F On The J-O-B" and announce new album

Bad Rabbits return with “F On The J-O-B” and announce new album

Acclaimed R&B trio Bad Rabbits haven’t released new music in over two years, but just yesterday the band announced Mimi, a 7-track album set for release on August 10th. From the record comes their newest single titled “F on the J-O-B.” The track is in support of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, featuring an animated video that addresses sexual harassment in the workplace. Vocalist Fredua…

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Lauv concludes 'I Met You When I Was 18' playlist

Lauv concludes ‘I Met You When I Was 18’ playlist

There’s a good chance that at some point you’ve heard a song from Lauv. The singer/songwriter producer dropped his first single “The Other” back in 2015 and has since released a culmination of tracks that tell a story a bit out of order. The story, referred to as the ‘I Met You When I Was 18’ playlist, follows Lauv moving to New York City at 18 and falling in love for the first time, figuring out…

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Oh, Weatherly announce debut album and drop "Here Tonight" video

Oh, Weatherly announce debut album and drop “Here Tonight” video

Oh, Weatherly recently announced their debut full-length album, an emotionally revealing record for lead singer, Blake Roses. Co-produced by Jake Bundrick (Mayday Parade), the album is a tribute to the lessons Roses has learned over the years. From the passing of his father to raising his younger sister to a split engagement, Lips Like Oxygen assisted in Roses’ personal healing.  Set for release…

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Fickle Friends release "Say No More (Acoustic)" and announce special versions EP

Fickle Friends release “Say No More (Acoustic)” and announce special versions EP

Brighton indie pop act Fickle Friends have had a wild 2018 so far. The band released their debut album, You Are Someone Else, via Interscope Records which hit #9 on the Billboard UK Charts and is chock-full of infectious bops, before playing three sold out shows in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Earlier this week, the band released an acoustic version of “Say No More,” a fan favorite …

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The Driver Era Drop "Preacher Man" Remixes

The Driver Era Drop “Preacher Man” Remixes

Brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch launched their new project, The Driver Era, earlier this year and their debut single “Preacher Man” has been buzzing since. In just under three months, the duo made their official Billboard chart debut at #39 on the Alternative Songs chart and for good reason. The feel-good song showcases a maturity in the brothers that fans of their former project, R5, have been…

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The Weather Report: Imani Givertz

The Weather Report: Imani Givertz

Back in October, our team collectively decided to share our voices in honor of World Mental Health Day. While some people struggle silently, we wanted to open a conversation on mental health in a way that was comfortable and free of judgement. Months later, I asked why couldn’t we continue that conversation? What was once seen as something to be fearful of discussing has turned into a relatable…

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Flashback February: STACEY Back in September, I caught up with STACEY for one of the most stunning sessions I've done yet.

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Flashback February: The Delta Saints Following the release of their album Monte Vista last April, we caught up with the band for an incredible stripped down performance of "

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Flashback February: Kylie Hughes Last year, we sat down with Kylie Hughes in New York City for a short acoustic session.

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Flashback February: Tribe Society We previously caught up with Tribe Society in New York City for a stripped down live session where the band performed a few of their tracks including "

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Four Years Later.

Do you remember where you were exactly four years ago? I do. On January 31st, 2014, I went to see my favorite band. It was meant to be a pre-birthday celebration, watching them play one of my favorite albums with my best friend by my side. However, what should have been a great night ended up being one of the worst. The short story is that I had the most intense panic attack I’ve ever experienced…

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Review:: Somewhere In Between | Vérité

Written by Eric Riley

Poking around online while in the process of getting started here, I wanted to see what some other people were saying and if it matched how I feel. While the results were a bit sparse, the briefest review I found was also the most helpful; five short words, encapsulating not only the buzz surrounding Vérité but also a perfect summary of what Somewhere in Between offers. “I can die happy now.” With the exception of blockbuster movies and the Stanley Cup Finals, summer is the worst of the four seasons - it’s a thousand degrees, football is still months away, there are bugs everywhere - it’s awful. But, along with the exceptions above, there is one more key redeeming factor that comes to mind - pop music always hits a peak midyear. Now with a trio of EPs on her resumé and a successful cover going viral, Vérité (born Kelsey Byrne) is here to not only show what she has to offer with her debut full-length, but prove that she can keep pace with the summer’s brightest starlets.

Coming quickly out of the gate, opener “When You're Gone” creeps its way in, softly serenading “I don’t mind you leaving when the damage is done / And I don't mind, I feel the same when you're gone.” As this winds down, it leads into the album’s first single, “Phase Me Out,” a track with deep grooves and high summits; a perfect choice for a first-impression-maker, showing off Byrne’s strong vocal range and instrumental ability. Where Somewhere In Between finds a lot of its success is in how well it delivers to-the-point pop. That’s not to say that the album doesn't take chances (more on this later), but where artists may try adding extra bells and whistles (sometimes literally) to give a track that little bit extra, there’s stretches of compositional purity thanks to Byrne’s musical IQ. On “Better,” Byrne lets her light vocals do the heavy lifting, joined by limited use of instruments and effects. Not only a highlight of her vocal ability, it showcases one of the simpler, more relatable set of lyrics on the album: “Maybe I fucked it up / maybe I let you down / Maybe I'm too far gone / maybe it's simple that it's over now / Maybe we're just better off.” Where there are great things to be said about simplicity, the same can be said about the moments where the album reaches for something more, mixing in something unexpected and creating something bigger. “Death of Me” flutters in soft and low, with Byrne singing of dreams and ghosts, and the tone placing us in the ether. Suddenly, as the chorus hits, the track is dipped beneath an electric filter, with a horn section blasting into the frame. It’s abrupt and borderline-intrusive, but even better, it works. Much like its predecessor, “Bout You” is also a bit different - darker, drearier than most of the rest of the record. Following a pair of relatively straightforward opening tracks, the combination of “Death of Me” and “Bout You” in the 3-4 spots works wonders for Somewhere in Between, shaking up the pacing before it there’s ever a risk at growing stale or stagnant. Though I just sent a decent bit of page pointing out the successes gained from sticking to script and alternately from taking chances, Somewhere In Between finds its best moments coming from a combination of the two. “Nothing” starts off feeling like a late-90’s/early-2000’s R&B/pop song, before abruptly dropping into a chorus that is dancehall perfection. Following “Better,” “Need Nothing” combines soft vocals with heavy, mechanical styling to create a blend of diamonds and dirt. Lastly, the ethereal, ambient “Floor” is a standout - a beautiful goodbye track that lands in the middle ground of a breakup ballad and ‘80s gloom-pop. To be completely honest, it doesn’t matter how any of these tracks are performed, because the voice behind them delivers each and every one with the virtuosity and poise of a seasoned veteran. This year has already seen some of the biggest names around release their latest albums, but with Somewhere in Between, we’re treated to the first from one of the freshest talents out there, and it may leave a few looking over their shoulders; Vérité is coming for the throne. Release Date: June 23, 2017 Rating: 4.5/5.0 Check Out: “Nothing,” “Floor,” “Solutions”   For Fans Of: Chaos Chaos, Lorde, Marina & the Diamonds Tracklist: 1. When You’re Gone 2. Phase Me Out 3. Death of Me 4. Bout You 5. Better 6. Need Nothing 7. Saint 8. Solutions 9. Floor 10. Somewhere In Between 11. Nothing 12. Control 13. Freedom of Falling

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Who: Touché Amoré, Thursday When: April 28th, 2017 Where: Upstate Concert Hall; Clifton Park, NY By: Eric Riley

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