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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Benin
Melissa Bobbitt 0Magic is in the air in the West African country of Benin. Home to nearly 10 million people, with more than 40 recognized ethnic groups, the nation draws its musical inspiration from a wide variety...
Oct 19, 2015New Video: Jack the Radio - Moonlight
Tia Scott 0North Carolina indie-roots rock band Jack the Radio present the intriguing, eerie new video for their latest single, "Moonlight," directed by Justin Reich. In the video, we follow two men as they voyage along a dark road...
Oct 16, 2015New Video: Alnilam - Lilac
Tia Scott 0Filmed by Serhat Arslan and Jordan Sommerlad, the Los Angeles-based quartet Alnilam premieres the video for their dreamy single "Lilac." The video focuses on two free-spirited children as they explore the beauty of nature around them,...
Oct 16, 2015Davey Von Bohlen Might Be Rock's Cleverest Lyricist
Melissa Bobbitt 0Milwaukee supergroup Maritime, which merged emo cheerleaders the Promise Ring and the Dismemberment Plan, are blessing us with their newest album, Magnetic Bodies/Maps of Bones on Oct. 16 via Dangerbird. A standout trait of this...
Oct 12, 2015New Single: Matt Lande - Spin
Tia Scott 0Los Angeles-based indie alternative singer Matt Lande delivers his latest single, "Spin," which is sure to get many more spins once you press play. The song's infectious guitar riff and bassline both shine as Matt's vocals...
Oct 9, 2015Occur Goes Global - The Music of Belize
Melissa Bobbitt 0In this Central American nation of fewer than 500,000 people, music comes from all walks of life. Borrowing from Mayan, African, Caribbean and European cultures, genres like punta rock and soca thrive. Here we explore...
Oct 3, 2015Occur Goes Global - The Music of Belgium
Melissa Bobbitt 0Equally French and Dutch in influence, Belgium has birthed jazz legends, an enviable techno scene and multilingual hyphenates. Here we explore five artists that don’t waffle in their passion for music. Tout Va Bien Jan Wouter Van...
Sep 28, 2015New Video: Jordan Okrend - Go My Way
Tia Scott 0New York-based singer Jordan Okrend recently released the video for his latest single, “Go My Way,” which was directed by Alan McIntyre Smith. The video was shot guerilla-style in the midst of a busy New York City subway while...
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