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The cover to Vinyl Station's "Answer Slow" EP. It shows a painting-like image of a woman in a black dress with her back turned walking down a hallway full of doors

Vinyl Station – Answer Slow (EP)

Every now and again an avid enjoyer of all things music is treated to the unique experience of discovering greatness at the ground floor, and given the chance to watch a band blow up in real time out of a moment that you feel in your guts is the genesis of a phenomenon. The April 19th release of Answer Slow, the latest offering from Arizona-based indie rock darlings Vinyl Station, was one of those moments.

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Shallow – Saturday Morning

With an elegant combination of pop melodies and sludgy rock textures, "Saturday Morning" evokes the best of shoegaze bands like My Bloody Valentine while remaining distinctly contemporary and unique, announcing the arrival of an artist to watch with eyes peeled.

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SEDIVY – What’s My Luck

impressionistic lyrics and given definition by impeccable production values, "What's My Luck" is a dynamic and cathartic evocation of longing that in less skilled hands could easily have been a mosaic of contrasting musical idioms, but is instead a deft blend of styles that conveys holistically much more than its individual parts suggest.

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The Harmonic Revolution: Unveiling the Impact of AI on the Music Industry

It is not a question of whether AI will shape the future of music; rather, it is about how we, as a society, choose to harmonize with the technological cadence, ensuring that the melodies of innovation resonate with the principles of creativity, inclusivity, and ethical stewardship.

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Power Chords and Pixelated Nostalgia: The Resurgence of Dated Songs through Video Game Soundtracks

The symbiotic relationship between video games and music continues to evolve, presenting exciting opportunities for both industries. As video game soundtracks become an integral part of the gaming experience, artists and musicians find themselves on an unexpected stage, where the pixelated landscapes and virtual narratives can transform their songs into timeless classics once again.

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Mat Zo (feat. Rachel K Collier) – Only For You

While contending with staple album-mates like "Superman Lost" or "Easy" for primacy, its on "Only For You" that Damage Control most readily proves its creators' brilliance in crafting delightfully sonorous, irresistibly sleek, deceptively expressive EDM.

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U2 – Discothèque (Radio Edit/Remastered 2024)

Taken on its own merits, Pop was a daring synthesis of mainstream proclivities, techno affectations, and '90s rock sludge, built upon a foundation that remained distinctly U2.

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Pon Far – Clean

"Clean," a dreamy indie delight courtesy of Brooklyn-based bedroom pop artisans Pon Far (Star Trek please save your knowing looks), is a paragon of its genre.

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Twen – “SeaStar”

Warm and inviting without every sounding too saccharine, "SeaStar" is a refreshing glimpse of summer sky, clouded by just the right amount of lyrical longing to balance the light with shade.

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Men I Trust – Tailwhip

Canadian DIY darlings Men I Trust made a name for themselves in the indie scene with their unique blend of dreamy, groove-laden pop. Oftentimes in the band's press it seems that former characteristic of their music eclipses the latter in recognition, but "Tailwhip" is proof positive that their sense for for crafting an infectious rhythm is just as keen as their knack for generating the spacious atmospheres those rhythms occupy.

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Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

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Dua Lipa – Houdini

With a synth bass-heavy, disco-injected groove, "Houdini" evokes a a crisply contemporary take on the drum machine-driven dance floor standards of yore.

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Vinyl Station – Answer Slow (EP)

Shallow – Saturday Morning

SEDIVY – What’s My Luck

Power Chords and Pixelated Nostalgia: The Resurgence of Dated Songs through Video Game Soundtracks

Mat Zo (feat. Rachel K Collier) – Only For You

U2 – Discothèque (Radio Edit/Remastered 2024)

Pon Far – Clean

Twen – “SeaStar”

Men I Trust – Tailwhip

Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

Dua Lipa – Houdini

The Cure – Alone

Nicotine Dolls – Let Me Know

Peach Pit – Magpie

Leon Bridges – Peaceful Place

Pond – Neon River

Sun Not Yellow – Younger Me