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Hudson: Eastward

Valerie
Eastward by Hudson is just the right music you need after going through a barrage of parties & other fast paced craziness thanks to the Holidays. Contained within the compilation is some of the finest and most melodic pieces you'll hear. The band is made up of duo, John Boswell and Will Crowle. With a sound that resembles a sweet and comforting pat on the back, the songs on the record tell the story of a man who goes on a journey to rescue his brother from captivity.
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Nightlife: Nightlife EP

Monica
Darin Rajabian and Caroline Myrick return to the FrostClick scene with their self-titled debut album released last January 2011. Nightlife-EP boasts six infectious tracks that are strictly more disco-sounding than their second album Radio which was also featured here. There is a distinct brand in Nightlife’s music that you wouldn’t hear in any other band. The musical fusion of Darin’s euro-disco tunes and Caroline’s soft vocals make a solid foundation to the collection.
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Jess Penner: Growing in the Cold

Valerie
Jess Penner is a talented singer/songwriter that has been winning raves for her beautiful voice and sound. Based in LA, Growing in the Cold is the singer's latest compilation. It follows the successful release of her debut album, Love, Love, Love. Since her initial offering, her music has been featured on various TV shows, movies as well as commercial campaigns. Armed with a guitar and her sweet, sometimes quirky vocals; her music is lighthearted and filled with great melody that easily charms.
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Various Artists: These Shaky Isles

Monica
There’s both a sense of well-known comfort and exploring foreign territories in These Shakey Isles, a mixtape by various artists released by Lil’ Chief Records. Lil’ Chief Records is a New Zealand independent record label that aims to achieve a specific aesthetic to pop music. Since their first release in 2002 (Hold Hands Feeding Ducks by The Brunettes), the record’s dream of a pop collective has already taken shape with numerous releases from their growing numbers of artists, and a two-page article on the London’s Sunday Times.
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Eric & Magill: All Those I Know

Valerie
Eric & Magill is Eric Osterman and Ryan Weber. Joined by talented musicians, they created a compilation filled with10 beautiful folk electronic pop music that's designed to impress and titillate your ears. Both musicians have played music together and in separate bands; they were both part of shoegaze rock act, Camden. Weber has also been in several bands including emo/indie pop group, The Promise Ring and Decibully. All Those I Know is a collaboration between two friends/talented musicians. It took shape when they were miles apart, but the result sounds seamless and brilliant.
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Brit Laurén: Autoportraits II

Monica
Equally eclectic and catchy, Brit Laurén’s new album Autportraits II is a flavourful gem with some salt and pepper on the side. Hailing from Los Angeles, Brit Laurén is a vocalist, performing artist, and actor rolled into one. Released last October 11, 2011, Autoportraits II offers six tracks of undeniably good pop and r&b. Autoportraits II opens the album with a sneak peak of the artist’s musical brand. It also serves as an intro for the whole album.
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Cold Blue Kid: Mimic

Valerie
Six-piece group, Cold Blue Kid is back with a whole new release. Mimic delivers 6 tracks bobbing between indie folk to alternative. Occasionally, they create a cloud of shoegaze over their tracks which makes for an interesting and unconventional indie pop sound. The Chicago crew is made up of Alex Longoria, Evan Holmes, Andrew Sole, Sarah Gallagher, Aaron Apter, and Bryna. The group have been playing shows in the Chicago area since January 2011 and so far they've released two compilations apart from this, Cold Blue Kid Demo and 05.06. 12 @Subterranean.
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I Used To Be A Sparrow: Luke

Valerie
There's actually two people behind this dreamy electro indie pop number; I Used To Be A Sparrow is composed of Dick Pettersson and Andrea Caccese. Luke is an 11-track compilation that combines pop, alternative and a bit of indie all into one enjoyable fusion of sound. Even though "dreamy indie pop" tags are a dime a dozen these days, there are the occasional exceptions. This album is one of them. Released just last February 2012, this one is a great keeper, whether you love all out dance pop or slow acoustic tracks.
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Danny Stevenson: Under Open Skies

Valerie
Sometimes all you need is simple, laid back pop music to keep you company through the day. If you're feeling that way right now, check out what Danny Stevenson has to offer. Under Open Skies is the first of a two part EP, featuring tracks created by Stevenson over a span of 2 years. He felt that the songs didn't go together well as a set of one compilation so he divided it into bite-sized pieces for listeners to enjoy. This first one, Side A, is composed of upbeat indie acoustic pop cuts that feature the singer in a more happy-go-lucky mood. The second part, Side B, has a more experimental, edgy mix of tracks according to the singer.
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