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Bad Lamps: Soultronic EP

Monica
Bad Lamps opens its box of tricks in Soultronic EP, a double-decker treat for all the music lovers. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the duo consisting of Patrick Martinez (Guitar/ Vocals) and George Russell (Drum Machine/Synth) started as workmates who played music after office hours. Their new album is loaded with four well-written tracks that plays along dance, pop and indie music.
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Dempsey: Dempsey

Monica
Hop on the time machine with Dempsey’s new self-titled EP. The California-raised duo of Niels Pederson and Adam Abilgaard offers Dempsey, a collection of six dreampop tracks released last September 15. This set will surely give you that 80’s electro pastiche vibe. Bass riffs and heavy beats drop in Late Night taking you back to the glam, glittery disco fever. The album makes an emotional turn in Flashback. Prepare for a nostalgic high with its breathy vocals and strong lines such as “I’ll never forget you”.
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Iyadede: The Demo

Monica
Iyadede has the right ingredients to put up the perfect musical recipe. With twelve eclectic songs produced by Abdul and Bless, The Demo delivers a breath of fresh air to the music scene. Born by the name Sabrina Iyadede, the singer/songwriter was raised in Kigali, Rwanda but later moved to Belgium due to the genocide escalation. She then transfered to Brooklyn, New York where she's currently residing. These life experiences shaped the tracks in this set. The singer's soulful voice set the album in motion in Not the Same, a love song accompanied with a funky strum, eighties sounding synths and a bass groove.
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Boy Things: Boy Things EP

Valerie
Boy Things is a five piece crew from Hackettstown, NJ. Their brand of music is overall indie, but there's also a whole lot of interesting little bits added in there that help keep everything intriguing. This self-titled EP is the first for the group. It was released on their BandCamp page just last October 2o11 and contains 6 tracks that are mostly perfect for late night rock parties and dancing. Made up of Beth Hansen (vocals,) Adam Cumiskey (guitar,) Vince Rickey(bass,) Eric Dryburgh (drums) and Robert Aldo Blake (synth;) the band clearly has something up their sleeve that's worthy of a listen.
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Antoine Reverb: A Revolt of Sorts

Valerie
If you ever want a record to keep you company while you're down in the low, then A Revolt of Sorts might just be your compilation. It's not so much that it will lift your spirits or maybe depress you even more, but it's more like a quiet companion that patiently waits for you to get over whatever it is you're morosing about. The songs they play are a mix of eclectic sounds that sort of float around you. Antoine Reverb is a five-piece crew from Guadalajara, Mexico. The band plays folk rock with a psychedelic and shoegaze touch. Although the band is still relatively unknown, their music has been slowly making the rounds. In fact, they're slated to play at SXSW 2012.
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John Graham: Success In Retrograde

Valerie
One exciting hip hop artist to watch out for, John Graham rolls out licks and rhymes that create a different kind of hip hop. He doesn't only have that rare talent but he's also bringing hip hop back to its roots while also incorporating a positive vibe. The man behind Ego Free Productions, John runs the company along with his partner, Amir. According to the singer, the company name was appropriate for the singer's brand of sound since he provides music that's "filled with positive messages meant to inspire growth and insight change." Success in Retrogade EP is an amazing record complete with 7 tracks. Each song carries a special message that you won't normally expect or associate with the hip hop genre.
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Über-Ich: Mozaïque

Monica
A group as good as Über-Ich will need to fasten their seatbelts to stardom. Their first EP, Mozaïque, is a vivid representation of passion and superb talent rolled into one. This musical trio of Chris Kok, Donata Kramarz and Marnix Dorrestein, offers experimental pop tracks that's bursting with a wide variety of flavors. What makes them different from other groups is their unusual musical palette that consists of light theatrical sounds mixed with eccentric instrumentation.
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Aaron Kaufman: Hello, Dear EP

Monica
Aaron Kaufman is, step by step, taking over the acoustic stage. His latest musical venture Hello, Dear weaves 6 stellar tracks that are poised to be the next acoustic pop anthems. Rooted in the middle of Minessota winters and Texas summers, this singer/songwriter have already garnered national recognition including being one of the winners of the 2008 BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship and NPR Whad'Ya Idol Competition. He's currently based in Houston, and is working on a solo CD while playing with folk pop band Edmund Evans.
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Future of the Party: Future of the Party EP

Monica
Dance your heart out with Future of the Party's self-titled EP. Released last October 2011, this four-track set offers a steady dose of psychedelic universe. Hailing from Rutherford, New Jersey, this four-piece band of Kate (Vocals), Alex (Bass), Jesse (Guitar and Josh (drums) offers visceral performances swirled in tasteful indie pop. Kate's dreamy vocals welcomes the listeners in Half-Truth. With a chorus filled with brilliant electro tunes and a full-drum treatment, this piece reaches the upper echelons of unpretentious party music.
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