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Box Story: Straight As The Rain EP

Valerie
Box Story is actually a solo project started by Laetitia Solimando, a singer and songwriter from Belgium. Initially venturing out with just an acoustic guitar, she decided to add some moody pop elements to her sound with the help of Lhoest Renaud. The sound evolved and she was soon joined by other musicians eventually forming a band and a darker, slightly more alternative sound. Straight As The Rain EP is the third release from this somber voiced artist. Her first album, The Only Thing I'll Keep came out in 2006. It was followed by, Hard Way, in 2009 and finally this third one. These three records also chronicle Laetitia's musical transformation throughout the years; leading up to this EP's dark and moody slight rock tone.
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Palette Town: Life, Love, & Laser Guns

Valerie
Listening to Palette Town is like getting lost in a world where Pokemon's and quirky comic books come to life. Obviously influenced by anything and everything they fancy, their sound blends an exciting eclecticism while maintaining that childish, fun vibe. Life, Love & Laser Guns echo indie pop, garage rock and even a bit of disco dance influence. This is the latest compilation from the four piece Miami natives and it carries some great and catchy tunes worth checking out.
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Clear Soul Forces: Detroit Revolution(s)

Valerie
Paying homage to old-school hip hop; expect to find a lot of smooth beats, expert rhymes and a laid-back atmosphere when you listen to Clear Soul Forces. The four piece crew is composed of L.A.Z., Ilajide, Noveliss and E-Fav. They first got together back in 2009 on a chance studio encounter and since then, the foursome have been recording and releasing various mixes, singles and compilations. Detroit Revolution serves as their debut LP and it's definitely something. Filled with solid rap skills and a catchy vibe; this is worth the check out.
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Sudden Death of Stars: EP

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Exuding folky shoegaze 70s style rock is something these Rennes septet is very good at. Sudden Death of Stars carry a hypnotizing sound that's great to wake up to on a lazy Saturday morning. This is their first EP and it contains 5-tracks recorded and released back in 2010. Employing old school instruments, analog recording and an ethereal psychedelic vibe, the album is a lush soundscape filled with interesting bits to please listeners. Apart from this, the boys have released a new record which should be up on the blog as well.
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Fifty Grand: Fifty Grand

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Fifty Grand's music can be best described as experimental dark electronic drone. The person behind the sound is Emily Onofrio, aka Fifty Grand. This is one of several records Aural Sects has released for their 2012 roster. Auralsects is a netlabel that works with independent artists in different departments of electronic music, from "dance, electro, pop, ambient, witch, juke, noise and anything we find compelling," according to the collective.
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Balthazar B and the Beatitudes: I am the Tide

Monica
A moniker for Paris-based folk songwriter, Balthazar B is Alex Dowding, alongside with the Beatitudes which is an ever changing, ramshackle collection of surrealists, doctors, geeks, religious scholars and of course, rock and roll enthusiasts. I am the Tide is a lo-fi collection of storytelling folk music. It is accompanied by a selection of musicians and also samples solo acoustic acts.
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Actraiser: Phantomile EP

Valerie
Actraiser's Phantomile EP is a resurrection of sorts for Cut Music. After taking a mini-hiatus, they're back with an explosive and equally catchy free EP for all of you electro ambient obsessives out there. Bristol-based producer Actraiser delivers an magnetic five track compilation that flourishes with mystical dubstep tracks while sticking to classic ambient rhythms and beats. This the first for the artist and as expected from previous Cut Music recordings; it's setting great groundwork for future releases.
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Jonathan Dimmel: The Worst and the Best

Monica
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Jonathan Dimmel not only writes music for himself but also plays in the band Satellites and Sirens. So what does Jonathan Dimmel have that separates him from his fellow indie rock and rollers? His songs are heavily inspired by rotations on many contemporaries that helps fill the void in the indie rock genre.
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Stik Figa: Best Of Stik Figa

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If you've never heard of Stig Figa prior to this, then maybe it's time you get acquainted. Best of Stik Figa is an exciting mixtape collection compiled by the Kentucky rapper. Filled with catchy beats, great rap skills and backed up in production by the Mello Music Group, you're guaranteed a great listen with this one. The 10-track record contains only the best cuts done by the rapper since 2009 and currently offered for free download over at his BandCamp page.
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