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Personality Cult is the fresh project of Los Angeles singer-songwriter James Clifford. Sporting equal channeling from indie rock and new wave of the 80s, Clifford commands a multi-spectrum sonic atmosphere all his own. His debut single for this year, “Decay,” has been receiving steadily warm feedback for its authentic, yet …

Niles, Michigan’s 45 to Argos are a trio loaded with potential. Forming in 2015, the young band honed their musical chops while in college, creating a sound that craftly fuses pop accessibility with alternative merit. Currently, front man Brandon Garrett, bassist Brandon Cromer and drummer David Lowe have solidified that …

Memo Skyy is a Californian musician and producer with a distinct musical identity. Based in El Monte, his style is represented by a diverse range, covering grounds of alternative, country, and folk — even leaning toward hip hop and Hispanic music at times. Matching the importance of this stylistic span …

Despite modern rock music’s fluctuating presence in the United States, From Ashes to New has broken big. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania quartet fostered their presence very early on, initially through consistent chart topping on Sirius XM’s Octane station, and then maintaining a healthy following on various social media platforms. Now approaching …

Avantist contains a foundation that is fostered equally by finesse and family. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the quartet is held together by the familial bond of the Arias brothers (Fernando – vocals, David – guitar, Erick – bass, and Luis – drums), who have each flourished in their roles since …

Scarlet Sails continue to refine their complementary blend of alternative rock – a soaring, progressive instrumental foundation seasoned by confident, sultry vocals. The husband-and-wife core of Olya and Brian Viglione had successfully implemented both spectrums on their 2017 debut full length, Future from The Past, which helped them earn legions …

The Unlikely Candidates, made up of front man Kyle Morris, lead guitarist Brenton Carney, rhythm guitarist Cole Male, bassist Jared Hornbeek, and drummer Kevin Goddard, have achieved substantial success on both alternative and mainstream grounds. Currently signed to Atlantic Records, the Texas quintet amassed a large following on Spotify, by …

Dash Cooper and his band, CO-OP, are gearing up for the June 15th release of their first full-length album. The Phoenix, Arizona quintet is currently on tour in support of FLAW, with a series of dates continuing throughout most of this month. Their self-titled debut EP, which released a few …

Los Angeles-based Chuck Daggers continues to produce pertinent material amidst devastating social and political strife. While host DJ at the United Against Hate March in his hometown, the sight of protesters voicing a hard stance against Donald Trump’s inauguration proved influential to him. The resulting effort came in the form …

Rod Clemmons champions a multi-spectrum sound that takes equal cue from R&B and neo soul. Although the New York singer-songwriter was born blind, his sharp listening and melodic sensibilities fully compensated in the long run. These assets were noticeable as early as age four, when he began classical training on …

Ann Paul is a classically trained singer-songwriter based in New York. Hailing from northern Long Island, Paul’s skill set developed smoothly, having taught herself singing and basic guitar as a child before transitioning to formal training through her teen years. Her chops as a songwriter eventually blossomed while in college, …

Singer-songwriter Chandler Juliet has solidly maintained her output into this year, and with that came a fresh stylistic approach. Her newest single is “Coming Down,” which saw release on Friday. The song’s vibrant electro-pop structure showcases Juliet’s experimentation from her usual pop-rock roots. Through and through, her penchant for accessible …