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Retro Pop Revival – Xul Zolar, Geographer, 2Libras, Darkways

Xul Zolar caught our attention with their new single Plans.  They capture a rare retro mood with an authentic presence that sets them apart from the field of retro pop revival projects.  The vocal bears evidence of The Smiths or Echo and The Bunnymen with an unfamiliar chord structure akin to Talk Talk and a…

Best New Rock – Low Hummer, Mute, Picnic Lightning, Dick Dudley

Low Hummer capture an elusive vibe on their new single Connected.  Post Punk with 90s mallrat fervor, the female lead is like a popular girl outcast here to claim her vengeance off the cheerleaders who banished her.  Armed with post punk backbeat, she brings an infectious attitude to her spoken word narrative.  The bridge vocal…

Undiscovered Indie Folk Gems – Abby Dormer, Maximiliano, Miranda Faul, Luke De-Sciscio

Abby Dormer is soothing on the serene Fig Tree.  An expressive arrangement blends the innovative contemporary feel of Joni Mitchell with an indie flair known to acts like First Aid Kit or Monsters of Folk.  The orchestration and how it blends into the dark melodic arrangement bears evidence of Nick Drake.  Produced beautifully, Abby’s voice…