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K. Sparks: The Trilogy Chapter 2

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Multi-talented hip hop artist and FrostClick staple, K. Sparks, has just dropped his second installment from his Trilogy tapes, Chapter 2. Presented by Kevin Nottingham this time around, Chapter 2 showcases 10 fresh tracks filled with classic hip hop beats and mixed to perfection. A constant presence in the online rap/hip-hop community, K. Spark's previous releases - Definition, Trilogy: Chapter 1 and Super Senior among others, have been well-received by fans and winning over new followers every day.
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The Freak Fandango Orchestra: Love, death and a drunken monkey

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Another band to love for Gogol Bordello lovers. The Freak Fandango Orchestra mixes folk, gypsy, punk, rock and intertwines it with weird lyrics about monkeys and the circus.Describing their sound as the ultimate circus music is definitely a bit of an understatement. Love, Death and a Drunken Monkey is this eclectic group's first compilation and it's the perfect soundtrack if you feel like throwing a folk, barnyard beer slinging party. It definitely won't disappoint.
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whynotme: The Rise of the Big Fat Bastard

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Formed back in 2005, Whynotme is a five man band from Nordic country, Norway. The Rise of the Big Fat Bastard is the band's first full length album. It's a collection of 10 fast paced, stylish and very punk rock tracks that breathes a lot of energy. Although the band claims that it was recorded in "poor condition," it's actually not bad. Better yet, its filled with fun and catchy tracks that's hard to let go.
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The Heavens: The Heavens

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British rock and American psychedelia rolled into one. If at some point you fell in love with the Verve or any 90s Brit rock band during the Oasis era, then you might find The Heavens a real treat. The band infuses their music with bits and pieces of rock, alternative, psychedelia and indie rock making every listener think twice whether it's really 2010 not 1998. The band is known for mixing British 60s rock with a psychedelic American twist. Their self-titled EP has been hailed positively by various critics and reviewers. In fact, one writer even went on to say that "their 4-track demo is better than most current bands' singles." I must agree, so why not give the tracks a listen and be the judge.
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Sébastien Gramond: It’s A Beautiful Death [2009]

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Beautiful 70s style pop psychedelic jazz rock that your parents can relate to. It's A Beautiful Death is a compilation of 16 beautifully crafted tracks that echo the psychedelic 70s, and yes, it does somewhat trigger the same effect as how you would imagine it to be if you were on some illicit substance. Sebastien Gramond is a French multi-instrumentalist that certainly takes things to a higher level. His music is fun, enjoyable and easy to listen to no matter what type of music you're into.
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MaelStröM: Let’s dance to … forget

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In the mood for a little dance-athon in your own apartment? MaelStröM's Let's Dance to... could work as your soundtrack. Filled with techno, industrial rock sounding tracks, it's enough to induce some rhythmic body spasms voluntarily or involuntarily. Let's dance to... features 12 eclectic, industrial rock songs with a touch of pop that's enough to probably make Trent Reznor even listen twice.
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The Sway: Going Blind EP

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An almost guaranteed Top 10 indie pop rock band. Thirteen years after they parted ways, The Sway, reunites to give this whole music thing one last swig. And from the looks of things, they have succeeded. They went on hiatus again for two years after this mini reunion and as of April 2010, they were back in the studio penning tracks for a new album. For the meantime, the band definitely left something great behind for their fans to enjoy, Going Blind. This is actually a 3 song EP that would make even current so-called "indie pop rock bands " a run for their money. Their indie rock sound is definitely worthy of praise, not to mention a slot in the iPod.
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RE-SURCH: Alcoholic College Kidz The Collective Vol.1

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Re-Surch first broke through the hip hop scene with his first album Alcoholic College Kidz back in 2007. His latest mixtape is a compilation of 20 tracks done in collaboration with Kevin Nottingham and One Three Music. All 20 tracks exude just feel good hip hop music that you can play in your favorite lounge area. Taking no consideration for current hip hop stereotypes, the tracks are perfect for those who just want to relax and have a great time.
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Mel’s: Hey Girl

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Young French pop artist that makes you think "pop" is okay again. Even though she might not be the next pop princess, Mel's Hey Girl is a pretty charming album. Coming from such a young singer, the tracks on this mini-album is catchy and fun to listen to. For a first release, Hey Girl is a solid compilation of 5 beautiful melodic pop rock tracks that you can play in your Ipod on a laid-back day. Mel's albums, including her latest, Take Advantage, are released under a creative commons license.
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