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Occur Recommends: Rimi - Crossing Over (EP)
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Los Angeles-based songstress Rimi has re-released her EP entitled Crossing Over. Blending American pop with the refreshing sounds of Bengali pop, the Indian-American artist delivers graceful, melodic vocals with an edge on this impressive 6-track project.    The opening track,...

Jun 26, 2015

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New Music: Lael Summer - Unavailable
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  Los Angeles-based songbird Lael Summer gives us the ultra-sultry "Unavailable" that can be found on her new EP entitled Life in Color, available on June 23rd. For the single, Lael speaks on a relationship that could never be, but shows...

Jun 25, 2015

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New Single: Charlie Sayles - Laughin And Grinnin
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The revered blues vocalist and harpist known as Charlie Sayles is back with his latest single, "Laughin and Grinnin." The upbeat, inspiring blues track reminds us all that we can always laugh and smile through the...

Jun 24, 2015

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Album Review: Broken Guru - Bent Up Halo
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The New York-based garage/psychedelic rock trio Broken Guru present their debut album, Bent Up Halo. Blending a collective sound of punk, soul and alternative rock, the band successfully crafted a raw, in-your-face breakout project that sets the...

Jun 23, 2015

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New Music: Nick Delahoyde - By My Side
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  We recently shared Nick Delahoyde's video for "The Longest Way," and now we're proud to present the lead single "By My Side" from his anticipated upcoming EP entitled Passion. For this track, the 20-year-old Australian singer/rapper/songwriter...

Jun 23, 2015

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Occur Goes Global - The Music of Angola
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  Since claiming independence from Portugal in 1975, Africa’s seventh-largest country retained its inhabitants’ love for rhythm and storytelling. From semba’s binaural spirit to kuduro’s fascination with the ephemeral, we will introduce you to five of...

Jun 22, 2015

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Recommended: Michael Cullen - Cha Cha Cha d'Amour
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  Australian indie alternative singer/songwriter Michael Cullen delivers the lead single "Cha Cha Cha d'Amour" from his critically acclaimed album, True Believer, composed of nine pivotal tracks that showcase his rich voice and deep-rooted emotions. Recorded vintage style...

Jun 18, 2015

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New Album: Reid the Martian - Hardball (EP)
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Kansas City rapper/singer/songwriter Reid the Martian has released his very first EP entitled Hardball. The five-track mini-album shows off Reid's versatility and lyricism as he experiments with fast-paced rhyme schemes, catchy cadences and witty wordplay.  Songs that stand out...

Jun 17, 2015