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Khari Owens is a rapper based in Oakland, California. Under the moniker MusicbyKO, he wields a barebones, but thoughtfully poignant artistic identity that encompasses a debut EP, a follow-up full-length, and over 170 thousand Soundcloud streams to boot. In a two-year span, such drive has catalyzed his consistent festival run …

Colorado’s Reve Kalell has fostered thematic relevance as one of his foremost assets. The Denver-based rapper/singer thrusted onto the hip hop scene last year with his debut album, the appropriately titled Crashed in Denver. Combining a multi-genre sound with unabashedly blunt lyrical sensibilities, Kalell managed to earn, nonetheless maintain, a …

Texas trio Of the Sun seem to have championed a utilitarian ethic within their local scene. Based out of Austin, the band creates what they dub ‘southern progressive metal,’ a genre that is equally raw and technically proficient. That in itself is an ambitious feat to undertake—and achieve no less. …

Summertime is now officially in full swing. Every now and then, a piece of music comes around and opportunely fits that particular solstice. Finding summer-based music is far from difficult. There are many releases that represent summer from a lyrical standpoint, or are eponymously named. However, when listeners seek something …

Australian progressive rockers Forecast Tomorrow have been shaking Sydney’s independent music scene since 2009. Each member has a solid credibility and distinction that firmly establishes the quartet’s identity. Founder Ryan “Fizz” Fitz-Henry integrates vapory reverb pads to enhance his piercing chord arrangements. Added to the mix is the precise rhythm …