





Concerts, reviews, news and announcements from the independent music scene to help you discover and keep up with top upcoming and fast rising indie artists and bands around the world.





OMG! IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING





After working behind the scenes as a freelance music composer for years - and a very successful one at that, San Francisco based Meghan McDuffee announced earlier in the year that she would be further exploring the depths of her musical talents by stepping out from behind the curtains and putting her vocals to the test while continuing to create magical soundtracks for movies, games and other visual projects.

Fans of her often dark, cinematic soundscapes, who have supported every single project she has worked on right from the start of her career were nothing short of excited and have been holding on to their seats ever since. After only a short while, the prolific composer delivered as promised.

Behold, the emotional climax to the short dramatic thriller, Remembrance - Lush orchestral and synth layers support soaring and heartfelt vocal performances by Megan and American Idol contestant, Selena Moreno.



The song, titled I'll Always Remember is available to stream and download alongside the rest of Megan's instrumental and









Stream/Download I'll Always Remember on Soundcloud:

https://soundcloud.com/meganmcduffee/ill-always-remember





Megan McDuffee's website:

www.meganmcduffee.com





Genre:

Soundtrack Music









Behold, the emotional climax to the short dramatic thriller, Remembrance - Lush orchestral and synth layers support soaring and heartfelt vocal performances by Megan and American Idol contestant, Selena Moreno.The song, titled I'll Always Remember is available to stream and download alongside the rest of Megan's instrumental and soundtrack music catalogs on Soundcloud and Bandcamp.Stream/Download I'll Always Remember on Soundcloud:Megan McDuffee's website:Genre:Soundtrack Music

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23 - 0 2 -201 7 1 9 : 45 GMT





A GIFT THAT'LL LIVE FOREVER: CUSTOM SONGS ARE BACK





Valentine's Day 2017 saw a few lucky lovers across the world receive the most special, thoughtful and most unexpected gift, and one many may never recieve their entire lives - the gift of song; but not just any song, a song custom written and sung by one of the most talented, most loving, kind, gentle, serenaders in the world.

Crissi Cochrane is an alternative pop singer songwriter from Ontario, Canada . Her silky, soulful vocals backed by the subtle purr of her softly plucked Fender Jaguar guitar create special moments that only dreams are made of. With over 4.5 million plays on Spotify, she's one of the most successful independent alternative pop singers in the region, and one of the top independent acts in the world as a whole.

The gift was such a big hit with her fans that Crissi has decided to do it again and is now taking new custom song requests.





Get your custom song:

http://www.crissicochrane.com/customsongs





Follow Crissi on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/crissicochrane





Crissi's website:

http://www.crissicochrane.com/customsongs









Get your custom song:Follow Crissi on Twitter:Crissi's website:

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22 - 0 2 -201 7 11 : 00 GMT





FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE





Reverb+ is a hot new musical project from St. Petersburg, Russia with an apparent goal that is to flood the rock music landscape with those amazing rock sounds we all fell in love with when rock music was rock music. Their sound is organic, tantalizing and awfully satisfying.

Released on the 27th of December, 2016, their first album, A Room Full of Dust features 7 of their best works to date and is available to stream for free on Soundcloud. With themes centered around the simple things in life, love, and friends, the album boasts a very wide appeal and is already attracting and gaining the attention of new fans as the young, refreshing, talented musicians build their fan base and hone their craft.



Stream/Download A Room Full Of Dust on SoundCloud:

https://soundcloud.com/lzag0emc3ivk/albums





Reverb+'s website:

https://soundcloud.com/lzag0emc3ivk





Genre:











Stream/Download A Room Full Of Dust on SoundCloud:Reverb+'s website: Alternative Rock Music

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22 - 0 2 -201 7 07 : 00 GMT

[PROMOTIONAL FEATURE]





HOW TO TAKE A VACATION WITHOUT LEAVING AT ALL





Peculiar.Toys is a distinctive band from Bristol, UK with a very peculiar sound packed with beautifully crafted synths and mind-boggling effects. Their music is described as ambient music, but more specifically, Space ambient music. It's generally dark, mysterious, captivating, suspenseful and adventurous but often evolves to take various forms. It'll suck you in, strap you down and take your mind places you never would have imagined in your wildest dreams.

In January, they released Peculiar.Toys, a 9 track album that blew minds far and wide and received amazing reviews, and they have quickly followed up with Solar, another exceptional EP which is turning a lot of ears and getting fans raving. With 3 tracks that'll take you to space and back without even leaving the comfort of your favorite chair, this is one EP every music collection needs to have.







Stream Solar on Reverbnation:

www.reverbnation.com/5638378/album/152035





Peculiar.Toys' website:

www.peculiar.toys





Genre:

Ambient Music









Stream Solar on Reverbnation:Peculiar.Toys' website:Genre:Ambient Music

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22 - 0 2 -201 7 0 6 : 00 GMT





HANNAH GILL AND THE HOURS LIVE IN BETHLEHEM





New York's most cherished independent pop band, Hannah Gill & The Hours recently announced another highly anticipated gig. Fans are still raving about the band's latest album, The Water and the sensational video for the single, Austin, which was revered as one of the most highly rated independently released alternative pop videos of 2016 and 2017 looks like a promising year for the duo, who have already announced a good number of gigs leading up to the second quarter of the year so far.

On the 29th of April, they'll be performing at the Southside Arts &









Event details:



29th April, 2017

19:00 (Pennsylvania Time)

Hannah Gill & The Hours live in concert

Venue: Southside Arts & Music Festival, National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

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[Artist Info]

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Follow Hannah Gill on twitter:

https://twitter.com/hannahgillhours





Hannah Gill's website:

http://hannahgillmusic.com/





Genre:

Alternative Pop Music









On the 29th of April, they'll be performing at the Southside Arts & Music Festival in Pennsylvania, USA . The festival highlights Bethlehem's arts district and features two days of exciting visual arts experiences, live music and other family-friendly events which shine the spotlight on SouthSide’s shops, restaurants and arts venues. Southside Arts & Music Festival 2017 takes place from the 28th to 29th of April.29th April, 201719:00 (Pennsylvania Time)Hannah Gill & The Hours live in concertVenue: Southside Arts & Music Festival, National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USAFollow Hannah Gill on twitter:Hannah Gill's website:Genre:Alternative Pop Music

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22 - 0 2 -201 7 0 5 : 0 4 GMT

[PROMOTIONAL FEATURE]





THOUGHTFUL BOY HITS STORES





Released on the 2nd of January, 2017, Thoughtful Boy is the first official EP, by New York based, alternative rock singer songwriter, Richard Scott Dean. It follows shortly after his first official single, 19 Days was released in December, 2016.



Complete with songs of struggle and hope, and uplifing songs of trials and tribulations, critics are calling Richard's latest release "the soundtrack of resilience" - It's hard-hitting, passionate, mindful, fierce and powerful.



Thoughtful Boy is available on iTunes,







Download Thoughtful Boy on CDBaby:

https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/richardscottdean2





Stream Throughtful Boy on Spotify:

https://play.spotify.com/album/3svo7kBra2gGPLzSJkpN8w?...





Richard's website:

http://richardscottdean.com





Genre:

Alternative Rock Music









Released on the 2nd of January, 2017, Thoughtful Boy is the first official EP, by New York based, alternative rock singer songwriter, Richard Scott Dean. It follows shortly after his first official single, 19 Days was released in December, 2016.Complete with songs of struggle and hope, and uplifing songs of trials and tribulations, critics are calling Richard's latest release "the soundtrack of resilience" - It's hard-hitting, passionate, mindful, fierce and powerful.Thoughtful Boy is available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby , Spotify and all major digital music retailers.Download Thoughtful Boy on CDBaby:Stream Throughtful Boy on Spotify:Richard's website:Genre:Alternative Rock Music

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22 - 0 2 -201 7 0 4 : 0 7 GMT

[PROMOTIONAL FEATURE]

SOOTH YOUR MENTAL WITH INSTRU





At only 18 years of age, Pablo Lagares, better known by his stage name, Swell is a talented, budding instrumental music composer and guitarist from Switzerland with a music catalog that shows unimaginable potential and has listeners on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what's coming next as his talent blossoms and he clears a path in the music industry for what critics are predicting will be a long and successful career.

Pablo's instrumental alternative rock music productions have been described as utterly calming, tranquil and borderline sedative. His latest project, Instru was released on the 4th of December, 2016 and is available to stream for free on Soundcloud.







Stream Instru on Soundcloud:

https://soundcloud.com/user-304130068/sets/instru





Swell's website:

https://soundcloud.com/user-304130068





Genre:

Instrumental Music









Stream Instru on Soundcloud:Swell's website:Genre:Instrumental Music

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21 - 0 2 -201 7 0 7 :0 5 GMT





DEEJAY RULES THE STREETS





He's that bad ass band member whose only job is to stay amazing. That band member fans can never get enough of, and the one that always has his top off. That rockstar with the amazing skin that ladies love so much, and the one that can do no wrong in anyone's eyes. Love X Stereo's unofficial third member hasn't played a single note throughout the course of his independent music career but he has stuck with the emerging South Korean band through thick and thin, and seen them rise from an unknown electro rock band to being one of the hottest in the country, and in the region as a whole. He's DeeJay The Dog, and he rules the streets.

Love X Stereo, initially a trio, is duo with a sound unmatched by any other band internationally. Their super strong work ethic, exceptional talent and bulletproof sound have been key and remain key to their success. Having performed at venues all around the world, released 5 EPs and 3 hot singles independently within only a few years, they are no strangers to big music festivals and award ceremonies, and are scheduled to perform at Focus Wales 2017, an annual Music Festival in Wales, UK. They were also celebrated at the 26th annual Korean Music Awards in January and will be featured on the official soundtrack CD for the event.

As the band continues its rise to the top, Deejay continues to make a name for himself on social media, gaining new fans everyday. Love X Stereo's quest to release 37 songs and videos in 2017 continues and fans are invited to follow the progress of the project and show their support on Patreon.

Pictured: Annie Ko (Lead Singer, LXS) and DeeJay (The Dog)



Follow DeeJay on Instagram www.instagram.com/deejay_thedog





Love X Stereo on Patreon:

www.patreon.com/lovexstereo





Love X Stereo's website

www.lovexstereo.com





Genre:

Electro Rock









Love X Stereo on Patreon:Love X Stereo's websiteGenre:Electro Rock

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FRANK PALANGI LIVE Q&A ON YOUTUBE





Frank Palangi is giving his die-hard fans an opportunity to ask him anything live on YouTube on the 28th of February, 2017 at 7 PM EST.

As the independent Brooklyn, New York solo rock act's fan base continues to grow exponentially, Frank has taken to live online events platforms as a means of staying in close contact which each and every one of his fans. He has already done countless successful live music events on Concert Window, including a Haloween party back in October, 2016 which fans are still raving about and he continues to do so very regularly.

Staying in close contact with his fans live online, releasing a lot of behind the scenes footage, releasing meaningful, positive, high quality content regularly including music and videos, a merch store packed with amazing Frank Palangi stuff, and highly energetic live concerts at venues in and around New York are some of what makes Frank one of the most relevant independent solo rock acts today.

He recently celebrated his birthday on the 14th of February and saw tweets and well wishes coming in from all around the world via social media.

Frank's latest EP, I Am Ready Acoustic was released on the 13th of January, 2017. It features acoustic versions of all the amazing songs fans have celebrated over the years from his debut EP, I Am Ready.

His most recent video, Break These Chains still remains at the top of many









Watch the live Q&A session with Frank Palangi on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankPalangi/live





Download I Am Ready Acoustic:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-am-ready-ep-acoustic-version/id1173935047





Watch Break These Chains:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSI5XRsxEPQ&list=PLmy1gUF...





Frank Palangi's website:

www.frankpalangi.com





Genre:

Rock Music









His most recent video, Break These Chains still remains at the top of many independent music charts Watch the live Q&A session with Frank Palangi on YouTube:Download I Am Ready Acoustic:Watch Break These Chains:Frank Palangi's website:Genre:Rock Music

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WE LOVE AND WE LEAVE

Love X Stereo at the Korean Music Awards, 2017





Love X Stereo is without doubt one of the hottest and most prolific



The band's debut EP, "Buzzin" is still held close to the hearts of many fans and Free A**, one of their earlier singles, still remains on the lips of many. They are regulars at the Austin music festival, SXSW, in Texas, USA where they are always one of the most anticipated international acts. When they're not traveling and performing shows in their home country they are back at LXS studios creating groundbreaking sounds and honing their crafts under the watchful eye of DeeJay, the only one of man's best friends who's a Rockstar. Their electronic rock sound is a blend of '90s rock, amazing synths, contemporary pop rock and a little bit of something new everytime and it keeps fans coming back.



We Love And We Leave, was released on the 10th of February, 2015 and will be featured on the official Korean



Follow DeeJay on Instagram, he's amazing | @deejay_thedog



Watch We Love And We Leave on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQvz9A8yKhQ





Download We Love And We Leave on Bandcamp:

https://lovexstereo.bandcamp.com/album/we-love-we-leave-part-1 Love X Stereo is without doubt one of the hottest and most prolific independent South Korean bands out there today. They've had more independent hit singles, featured at more international festivals, released more groundbreaking videos and all in all been more amazing than any other bands out of the region and it's no surprise that were celebrated at the 26th annual Korean Music Awards in January.The band's debut EP, "Buzzin" is still held close to the hearts of many fans and Free A**, one of their earlier singles, still remains on the lips of many. They are regulars at the Austin music festival, SXSW, in Texas, USA where they are always one of the most anticipated international acts. When they're not traveling and performing shows in their home country they are back at LXS studios creating groundbreaking sounds and honing their crafts under the watchful eye of DeeJay, the only one of man's best friends who's a Rockstar. Their electronic rock sound is a blend of '90s rock, amazing synths, contemporary pop rock and a little bit of something new everytime and it keeps fans coming back.We Love And We Leave, was released on the 10th of February, 2015 and will be featured on the official Korean Music Awards 2017 CD Watch We Love And We Leave on Youtube:Download We Love And We Leave on Bandcamp:









Stream/Download Free A**:

http://recordstore.skunkradiolive.com/track/free-ass





Stream/Download Love X Stereo's 1st #SkunkRadioLive EP:

https://skunkradiolive.bandcamp.com/album/srl-networks-presents-love-x-stereo





Stream/Download Love X Stereo's 2nd #SkunkRadioLive EP:

http://recordstore.skunkradiolive.com/album/srl-networks-presents-love-x-...





Love X Stereo's website:

www.lovexstereo.com





Genre:

Electro Rock Music









Stream/Download Free A**:Stream/Download Love X Stereo's 1st #SkunkRadioLive EP:Stream/Download Love X Stereo's 2nd #SkunkRadioLive EP:Love X Stereo's website:Genre:Electro Rock Music

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DEEP JACKSON ALBUM DOWNLOAD DATES FINALLY ANNOUNCED





Deep Jackson is a rapper who takes his craft seriously. He doesn't believe in throw-away mixtapes and throw-away music, instead he takes his time with each record and makes sure every single song is just as special as the last.



His debut album, Sense Of Urgency, released in 2009, was what made fans know what he was all about and is why they've stuck with him through his journey. His



"If you long for those days when music made you feel something, then yearn no more. Every artist has their 'Uh-Huh' moment and this is that moment.."



Those were the only album notes that were needed to let Deep Jackson fans know his latest body of work was nothing to be played with - and it was, however, "It Just So Happens" has only be available to stream for free on SoundCloud for months.



Any fans who have been waiting for their chance to get their hands on a copy will be happy to hear that it will be available to download on the 6th of July, 2017 - well worth the wait.





Stream It Just So Happens:

https://soundcloud.com/deepjackson/sets/it-ju...



Follow Deep Jackson on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/deepjackson









Deep Jackson is a rapper who takes his craft seriously. He doesn't believe in throw-away mixtapes and throw-away music, instead he takes his time with each record and makes sure every single song is just as special as the last.His debut album, Sense Of Urgency, released in 2009, was what made fans know what he was all about and is why they've stuck with him through his journey. His sound is contemporary hip hop but never strays far from the roots of '90s hip hop to guarantee its authenticity.Those were the only album notes that were needed to let Deep Jackson fans know his latest body of work was nothing to be played with - and it was, however, "It Just So Happens" has only be available to stream for free on SoundCloud for months.Any fans who have been waiting for their chance to get their hands on a copy will be happy to hear that it will be available to download on the 6th of July, 2017 - well worth the wait.Stream It Just So Happens:Follow Deep Jackson on Twitter:

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WHEN THE WATERMARK HIGH GETS EVEN HIGHER





South African Electronic Music Producer, Paul Van Der Walt, better known by his stage name, The Watermark High recently announced that he had been working on side projects under a different name, Kinoh. This news led fans, who had been waiting for news about upcoming releases on an exciting, frantic adventure to find what they had missed out on - little did they know what they were in for.

Unsuspecting fans, who would have previously thought the Johannesburg producer's sound had peaked at levels beyond their desires were in for a surprise beyond their wildest dreams.

Those who wondered why he would work on music under a different name discovered why - it was a whole new sound, incorporating older sounds with new ones and taking that Watermark High sound to a whole new level.

Kinoh's latest project, Survive is a complex, intensive compilation of cinematic, experimental and electronica sounds even the most prolific synth freaks wouldn't even dream to achieve. It's available to stream for free on SoundCloud and download links are expected to be released soon.





Download Survive on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/watermarkhigh/sets/kinoh...



Watermark High's Website:

https://soundcloud.com/watermarkhigh





Genre:

Electronic Music









Watermark High's Website:Genre:Electronic Music

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