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The lapse of output time for Toronto, Canada indie artist Joseph of Mercury has proven worthwhile, thanks to the release of his recent follow-up single “Young Thing.” Burgeoning amid the success of “Find You Inside” and “Without Worlds,” this single melds a common thread between noir-esque synth pop hooks and …

In Memphis, Tennessee’s alternative scene, Jeff Schmidtke and brothers Toby and Jake Vest worked to magnify their artistic stature for well over a decade. This all comes into perspective, starting with the burgeoning success of their first band, Augustine, as far back as 2003. Progressing through a multitude of projects, …

NOUVELLE VAGUE’S “EVER FALLEN IN LOVE” VIDEO PREMIERES VIA MAGNET MAGAZINE I COULD BE HAPPY OUT NOVEMBER 4 ON KWAIDAN RECORDS / !K7 THE GROUP’S FIRST RECORD TO FEATURE ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS    Photo Credit: Julian Marshall “Nouvelle Vague has traded pogoing for a suave Parisian sway, some light cabaret swing and …

Alien Skin is the moniker of Australian singer-keyboardist George Pappas. Originally part of the mid-90s incarnation of famed new wave outfit Real Life, Pappas sought to channel that decade’s experimental aesthetic. In 2008, he accomplished just that. His solo sound is described as a ‘cinematic’ and ‘liquid’ brand of electronic …

In mid-2015, Gentlemen Jackals was formed by singer-guitarist Mark Wilson, second guitarist Craig McMahon, bassist-singer Scott Thomson and drummer Douglas Harden. The Dunfermline-bred quartet has since generated a buzz in the country’s capital, as well as Edinburgh and Fife, having crafted a distinctive musical identity. It is described by the …

New York City’s Andrew Shapiro is a unique musical breed: classically trained with a knack for self-taught spontaneity. Large-scale publications, namely the New Yorker and ABC News, were quick to catch onto his artistic sensibilities. To date, the Brooklyn-based singer/composer has released six full-length albums and three EPs. As a …

New Wave/Post-Punk Canadian trio Cygnets are dropping their Alone/Together album on Sept. 23 on Negative Gain, but you can grab a preview today with the Exclusive Premiere of their Official Video for “I’m Sorry”!  Showcasing their unique sound, and even more individual brand of humor, “I’m Sorry” is the perfect diversion from even the worst case …

In 1981, Culture Club created a sound unifying the exotic and contemporary. Their presentation of reggae, blue-eyed soul, and dance elements, along with the visceral androgyny of front man Boy George, catapulted them to stardom just a year after forming. International chart toppers such as “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya,” “Time …

In the late 70s, a teenaged Mark Gemini Thwaite immersed himself into England’s two era-defining musical realms: heavy metal and punk rock—the latter of which peaked in popularity. But come the early to mid 80s, Thwaite, by then a prominent multi-genre guitarist, catalyzed a career overseeing the very best of …

Last Sunday, a fruitful musician who embodied the truest extent of the aforementioned terms had left for Heaven. Bowie, who has since been respectfully addressed as Mr. Jones, died peacefully in his New York home. He had been fighting an unremitting battle with liver cancer one year and six months …

For over 35 years, Killing Joke has constantly managed to reinvent their sound without losing their identity. Once a pivotal figure in the late 70s English post-punk underground, their influence later took on a life of its own, proving just as resonant with My Bloody Valentine as it was with …