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“Poison and Wine” — The Civil Wars

July 3rd, 2012 | by Kathy Hopkinson

With perfect harmony, the Civil Wars simply, beautifully and perfectly explain a specific kind of heartache. Sometimes you have to listen to a song because it hurts

“Heartbeat” — The New Electric Sound

June 19th, 2012 | by Kathy Hopkinson

This up-and-coming band, formed last August, knows how to kick it old school and pump up the whammy to create a sound that is both new and electric. Download the group's new single, “Heartbeat."

“Blindsided” — Bon Iver

May 16th, 2012 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Soothing, enchanting and with a rhythmic, sweet sadness, this throwback track from Bon Iver proves to be a solid driving-with-deep-thoughts tune

“I Wanna Be Your Man” — Willy Moon

March 20th, 2012 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Standing in the spotlight in a sharp, well-tailored suit, Willy Moon will take you back to the 1950s (or at least how you imagine the 1950s based on the many times you’ve seen the movie Grease). It’s over before you know it, so enjoy it while you can

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“Dream” — Priscilla Ahn

September 27th, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson

I love upbeat rock music as much as the next person, but when I have a quiet, contemplative morning or a long day at work, nothing beats listening to a calming, beautiful song featuring a voice that could pierce straight through anyone

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“Rill Rill” — Sleigh Bells

August 30th, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Watch (and listen) as Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss calmly drives through the desert while images of popping balloons, a switchblade, a bloody telephone and red fog in the locker room flash back and forth to this addictively snappy, retro tune

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“Go Outside” — Cults

August 23rd, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Cults' recent song, "Go Outside," not only features an infectious and haunting indie sound, but a retro music video using actual footage of an eerie event with a true and chilling history