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Superstar Singer BING Wows with “Hanging On”

Posted by Anthony Smith - December 25, 2017

Bing
Hanging On

Coming all the way from Beijing, China, famous Chinese singer BING made her English-singing debut in early December with “Hanging On”. Debuting on Huffington Post to high praise, BING is already made an positive impression in the North American market, showing that she has the musical talent and ability to succeed in both China and America.

Using her alluring voice, BING puts listeners through an epic emotional journey on “Hanging On”, using varied instrumentation and styles of production to give listeners a never-before-heard experience. The melding of both Western and Asian styles proves compelling and infectious, creating a song with a chorus that has listeners singing along well after the track has finished.

While not much is known about BING just yet, her identity being hidden behind the mask she wears, she has certainly shown herself as a future star that’s worth paying attention to. Her Instagram is further proof of this; giving fans a glimpse of her fashion-forward style and visuals that have caused her to be so successful already in China.

Don’t believe us? Check out her song right here, and see for yourself why she’s a star in the making.

Also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, to keep up to date on every move she makes. You won’t be disappointed.

[Indie Folk] Galapaghost – Pulse

Posted by Hank - November 27, 2017

Galapaghost
Pulse

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Meeting somewhere in-between alternative and folk rock, Galapaghost’s, “Pulse” is a moving listen. The plucked chord progression is slowly layered with minimal sounds building into an impressive final verse. Subtle guitar work in the background, acoustic and electric, adds a lot to keep things interesting. Not to mention how the lyrics cut through with a raw, heart wrenching vocal melody. The rhythm stays mostly low key but the songwriting holds things up without a problem. Discover a new artist and I think indie rock fans will really dig “Pulse.”

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[MP3 Playlist] Indie Dojo (November 2017 Round #1)

Posted by Allegra Azzopardi - November 7, 2017

Sure the looming winter sucks. The days are shorter, the air is colder, people are grouchy. But what other season gives you the perfect excuse to curl up with an Indie Dojo and just chill? So you know what dear winter, bring it on. We come prepared.

’The Desert
Soulmates’

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’Glassio
Daydream (feat. NAKAYA)’

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’Talena Bricker
Drowning’

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’Keels
Fears’

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’Clouds And Thorns – Come Say Hello’

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’Son Mieux
Hiding’

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’Ian Thornton
Do You Rise’

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[Alternative] Mt. Joy – Silver Lining

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - November 4, 2017

Mt. Joy
Silver Lining

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Mt. Joy is the sort of band that makes music you can ride out into the proverbial sunset to. After a series of stellar singles, “Silver Lining” continues the band’s unflinching devotion to delving into complex topics, which is immediately felt in their blunt and to-the-point lyrics that seamlessly pair with their folksy instrumentation. While “Sheep” proved that Mt. Joy isn’t here to simply hit the stage and spout overused platitudes, “Silver Lining” finds the band exhibiting a more contemplative stance that reflects on finding lasting joy throughout a haze of vices. Even with this shift in tone from their previous single, Mt. Joy’s ability to craft instantly catchy choruses carries over to this newest tune as well, and they’ve got yet another winner on their hands. If “Silver Lining” is the standard set for a potential Mt. Joy album, we’re all in for quite a treat.

[Electronic] Hotel Garuda – Dancing On The Moon (feat. Lemaitre)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - November 4, 2017

HOTEL GARUDA
Dancing On The Moon (feat. Lemaitre)

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Without fail, Hotel Garuda has demonstrated a mastery of making music you can groove to, and their latest collaboration with Lemaitre fits the bill yet again. “Dancing On The Moon” marks the duo’s first release with the NYC-based record label Mom + Pop and manages to inject a little bit of summer swagger into our playlists as we head into the winter. No matter the weather, these four have constructed a lively coalescence of pop, nu-disco, and house that can instantly brighten up your day the moment you hit play. The funk is strong with this one, and “Dancing On The Moon” finds Hotel Garuda at a point in their career where it truly feels like they are making the music they’ve wanted to create all along. On top of the new release, they’ve already begun their Dancing On The Moon tour with support from SAINT WKND, GEOTHEORY, Kidswaste, and Daktyl, so be sure to catch them in your city on the dates below!

Dancing On The Moon Tour – TICKETS

11/4/2017 – Tampa, FL (Ritz Ybor)
11/9/2017 – Los Angeles, CA (Fonda)
11/10/2017 – Santa Ana, CA (Observatory)
11/11/2017 – San Francisco, CA (Regency Ballroom)
11/16/2017 – Portland, OR (45 East)
11/17/2017 – Seattle, WA (Showbox)
11/18/2017 – Vancouver (U Hall)
11/30/2017 – Washington, D.C. (U Street)
12/8/2017 – Edmonton (Chvrch Of John)
12/9/2017 – Calgary (HiFi Club)
12/14/2017 – Brooklyn (Schimanski)
12/15/2017 – Toronto (Velvet Underground)
12/16/2017 – Montreal (Astral)

PLVTINUM – London’s Calling [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - November 3, 2017

PLVTINUM
London's Calling

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Mental health is always worth preserving, and PLVTINUM‘s newest single was inspired by this exact principle, as we know mental health is really important for live and that’s when products like delta 9 thc can help fight stress, anxiety and more. Struggling with heartache, he began to heal by utilizing his innate ability to craft cathartic tunes, which resulted in the breezy yet bold “London’s Calling”. The impact of his emotional tribulations does not get lost in the uplifting production however, as the lyrics detail a person who has not only struggled, but persevered.

There’s something admirable about transforming a painful memory into an experience that helps you grow and manages to do the same for others. On an even more positive note, PLVTINUM is also donating 10 percent of all his Spotify proceeds from “London’s Calling” to the Society For the Prevention Of Teen Suicide, so be sure to enjoy this wonderful musical testament to recovery here also.

[Alternative] – Exhibitionist – Motionless

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 31, 2017

Exhibitionist
Motionless

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It goes without saying, but Future Classic is at it again with identifying promising artists, and the one of the latest to release new material with them is Exhibitionist, the solo project of Kirsty Tickle. Following up the release of “Hands” seven month prior, Exhibitionist takes to a seductively syncopated groove on “Motionless” that traverses waves of modulated synths, a simple yet defiant drum pattern, and expressive vocals that seamlessly drift alongside every element of the song. The palpable sense of warmth throughout the tune provides an intangible comfort that lasts long after the final minutes, and with the fall season upon us, at least in some places, Exhibitionist has crafted an essential soundtrack to the more contemplative times ahead that accompany an evening indoors on a cold and (hopefully) snowy day. We’re certainly eager for more from Exhibitionist, and here’s to hoping we’ll be hearing something fresh sooner than later.