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    First Listen: Hologram Teen – Marsangst/Hex These Rules

    Hologram Teen (A.K.A. Morgane Lhote of Stereolab) have taken the EDM/Electronica/Pop sound spectrum to new levels with the new double single "Marsangst/Hex These Rules". Not just simply a string of beats, Hologram Teen give...

    Daily Dose: Jackie Venson – Smile

    It is legend that a blistering Jackie Venson guitar solo knocked Pluto straight out of planetary existence. Venson’s “…astonishing mix of raw soul, superb musicianship and laid back grace…” (Austin American Statesman, June 2014) has...

    The Test Drive: Electro London – Synth Wave Volume 1

    In line with the release of the 'Synth Wave Volume 1' vinyl compilation Electro London have come up with a unique way to both target a new audience and help the likes of Sue...

    Daily Dose: Temple of Switches – Desert Sands

    Temple of Switches is from the Central Coast of California. The core members, Kevin McConnell(keys and vocals), Jay Heffner(drums) and Mike Monda(guitar and backing vocals) have known each other for decades and had played...

    First Listen: KMF – Young You

    The song is a feelgood blend of groovy bass, bouncy pianos and breezy reverb-soaked vocals. You can feel the warm rays of the sun on your face while listening to it. The band hail from the...
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    Daily Dose: Matt Blais – Everything Connected

    With every note and word, Matt Blais stands out as a spirited and hardworking musician. His signature raspy vocals and blistering blues harmonica are the unique cornerstones of a high energy live show that...

    First Listen: The Kite Collectors – Wonder

    "Wonder", the new track from the UK indie act The Kit Collectors, is a wonderful chord progression filled with melodies and hooks in a way that can make you long for the simpler days...

    Daily Dose: Moscato – Why War

    We originally formed with a sole purpose in mind. What started out as a regular jam session between Jo and Monkey (Adrian) inspired Jo to take the next step and record, not only for...

    Daily Dose: TJ Doyle Band – Something For You

    TJ Doyle transmits an authenticity that harks back to the 60’s when artists were writing about the challenges of a generation instead of the more personal and relationship-oriented pop and rock that currently dominates...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: The Evolution of the Beat with Simon Wolstencroft

    Let this be a history lesson on the evolution of good music. Today we talk with Simon Wolstencroft, legendary beatmaker of some of the most influential groups of the second British Invasion. After making...

    First Listen: Only Shadows – We Go Further

    Following on from the success of last single 'Be Still', Only Shadows return with a new single 'We Go Further'. Hailing from the UK's West Midlands, Only Shadows formed in 2014. They have been described...

    Daily Dose: Civil Discord – Might As Well Be Friends

    Philadelphia, PA’s Civil Discord are living proof that raw talent, ambition, and honesty can still prevail in an ailing music industry. By aligning their unwavering dedication to the do-it-yourself work ethic with a signature...

    The Test Drive: Mouselion – Woe to the Poor Knight

    You may remember our feature on the Mouselion track for "Eye’s on the Prize". To say Mouselion has evolved since then would be an understatement. They haven't just evolved, they've matured. Matured into such...

    Daily Dose: Grâce Eboué – Hold On

    Norway-based Cameroonian singer/songwriter Grâce Eboué embraces a variety of genres including Soul, Ballads, Techno, Bossa Nova & Bikutsi. She sings in 4 languages; French, English, Norwegian & Bulu on lyrics that speak about romance,...

    Daily Dose: Dada Paradox – Find Ways to Matter

    Named for the European avant-garde art movement Dada Paradox is comprised of Ian & Liza Roure, former front persons of NYC powerpop band the Larch ("catchy, lyrically brilliant psychedelic new wave rock” - NY...

    Daily Dose: Alma Mira – Song of the Barren Orange Tree

    A new Russian musician named Alma Mira uses acoustic music that is alternatively blended with rock beats and Federico García Lorca’s poetry on his new single titled “Song of The Barren Orange Tree”. Lorca...

    The Test Drive: The Goood Things – EP 3

    Tokyo's own The Goood Things have looong (see what I did there?) been a favorite of Jammerzine. Just check out our reviews for their first two outing "EP #2", which made out "Top 25 Best...

    Daily Dose: look, orion! – Contours

    look, orion! was formed in the spring of 2013 in a student dormitory in Uppsala, Sweden. The band began as an instrumental post-rock project, but the sound has since evolved into a mixture of...

    Daily Dose: Mell Ritter – My Shiny Red Shoes

    This song Shiny Red Shoes is a cross over country/pop song about a woman finding her strength when she tries on a pair of magical red shoes. Shiny Red shoes written by Melissa "Mell"...

    Daily Dose: Dave Jeanes – Planet For Hire

    Born in Dorset, England in 1960 - the year and decade things started to happen! Early career in the band 'Whispering Aggression' led to initial writing, before "musical differences" caused the band to go...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Meet Jasmine Rodgers

    This interview was an absolute pleasure. Of course, I'm talking about Jasmine Rodgers. In case you missed it, we reviewed Jasmine's video for her new single "Icicles" last week and, to say the least,...

    The Test Drive: Rude Audio – Rudest

    Electronic in simplicity and eclectic by execution, Rude Audio have delivered a sonic dreamscape of longing and yearning for the days of good House/Electronica, because that what this is. With memorable beats, thrillpacked rhythms,...

    Daily Dose: Kirtan Club – Madana~Mohana Murari

    K~club members write music/songs inspired by a technique known as mantra yoga.  Presenting a higher form of entertainment for all ages, K~club aims to produce fun/upbeat songs that leave the audiences worldwide continuously singing &...

    The Test Drive: The Explorers Club – Together

    Currently based in Nashville, Tennesee, The Explorers Club are a pop/vocal harmony band who formed in the coastal town of Charleston, South Carolina in 2005. Heavily influenced by the vocal harmony styles and production...

    Daily Dose: Kathy Greenholdt – Now That You’re Gone

    Kathy Greenholdt grew up in Springfield, Illinois, and now makes her home in Chicago. A "late-bloomer," when Kathy turned 38, she learned to play guitar and wrote her first song. Her sixth album, The...