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The Refrain Interview: The Region

The Region is a hard-hitting pop punk/emo trio from the outskirts of Chicago. Their music is dynamic and heartfelt, blending heavy and melodic elements with nostalgic overtones. Some of their most notable accomplishments include being recognized by Alternative Press as Indiana’s rising pop punk band, performing in front of sold-out crowds in the Chicagoland area, their music being featured on ‘The Scene’ & ‘All New … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: The Region

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Refrain Spotify Takeover: College Radio

Every now and then, we like to know what music drives the artists we love here at Refrain.Musi.Blog. With that in mind, we’ve asked Project Vela to take over our Spotify Playlist and curate it with their favorite tunes. First, let’s start off with a little about College Radio. Seattle’s premier pop-punk act blends classic 90’s punk with modern pop and indie sensibilities to create something … Continue reading Refrain Spotify Takeover: College Radio

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Don’t miss Litvar’s “You Should Find A New Boyfriend”

“We wrote ‘You Should Find a New Boyfriend’ in an AirBnB in Los Angeles during our first proper tour. Coming from small town Connecticut, flying across the country to play in a big city was very overwhelming, and so we found ourselves in our comfort zone, sitting together making music.” Comfort zone indeed – that’s what Litvar has become after releasing their brand new track … Continue reading Don’t miss Litvar’s “You Should Find A New Boyfriend”

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The Refrain Interview: State Run Radio

A lot happened between late 2001, the last time Brian Schatzel was in a band, and late 2020. Donald Trump, following 8 years of our first Black President, made racism acceptable and divided our country more than it has been since the civil war era. Then the pandemic hit and locked us all away. Needing an outlet more than ever, Brian began playing bass guitar … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: State Run Radio

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The Refrain Inter view: Fire By Night

Fire By Night is a modern rock band based out of Phoenix, Arizona. The project was initially created by long-time friends Chris Cleland (guitar and vocals) and Kailee Vander Maten (lead vocals) in the summer of 2018. The duo’s powerful storytelling is accentuated by mournful, tearing vocals and heavy-hitting guitar riffs. They were recently joined by the young powerhouse drummer, Faith Powell, and together, they seek … Continue reading The Refrain Inter view: Fire By Night

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The Refrain Interview: Grasping At The Shadow

Anger, sorrow, and pain personified was the goal when creating Grasping At The Shadow. Consisting of vocalist Jordan Hanley, violinist Kimberly Hovencamp, bassist Margaret Applegate, and guitarist Daniel Avalle, the band strives to create a unique brand of Deathcore by incorporating violin layered in with death metal riffs and brutal breakdowns. With this unique mixture, Grasping At The Shadow is a heavy, eerie, sight to … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Grasping At The Shadow

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The Refrain Interview: Xeila

Xeila combines the aesthetics of the dark and paranormal with the style of modern alt pop genres to create a haunting yet energetic world within their music. Xeila, formed by Ross Rocco, was a project in creation since early or mid 2020. It was heavily inspired by the artist PVRIS, wanting to follow in the footsteps of other bands and artists similar that would creatively … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Xeila

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The Refrain Interview: Embers

Embers. The remnants of the fire that continue to burn. That refuse to die. That prevail, and glow, long after the flames subside. It’s also an apt moniker for the groundbreaking artist behind the forthcoming album: EMO SZN. Plenty of trends arrive hotter than hell and quickly turn to ash. But on Embers’ debut EMO SZN, the artist mines, illuminates, and transfigures only those elements … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Embers

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June Releases Shimmering “Replace Me”

Rising star June drops stunning new pop single “Replace Me,” led by luscious melodies and her honeyed yet bold vocals weaving a coming-of-age anthem looking back at childhood friendships. Beautifully balancing sadness and melancholia with a joyous vibe, the ethereal track unveils the smooth and vibrant voice that forms the heart of her trademark late 80s pop sound. Stitching nostalgia and self-reflection together in a … Continue reading June Releases Shimmering “Replace Me”

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Feather Presents Innovative Sophomore EP

Channeling inspiration from earth elements and the wonders of human connection and collaboration, Feather is proud to release his sophomore EP, We Are For Each Other. Featuring collaborations with artists such as Sintra, Lockbox, SEGØ and more, Feather delivers a body of work filled with impressive depth, boundless creativity, and technical excellence as a self-release. “While still making music on my own, I began to … Continue reading Feather Presents Innovative Sophomore EP

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The Refrain Interview: Everything But The Everything

Everything But The Everything (EBTE), the project of Bay Area California musician, producer and industry promoter Izzy The Gent, has released his newest single “Never Said.” Growing up in the Bay Area gave Izzy a taste of Punk Rock in his youth, but over the years he shifted interest into becoming a DJ and climbing the ranks within the scene as a notable club promoter. … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Everything But The Everything

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Eugenia Post Meridiem reveal final single ‘whisper’

With the end finally in sight and the electrifying hum created from first single ‘willpower’ and second single ‘around my neck’ warmly echoing in our ears, Italian Indie band Eugenia Post Meridiem take us even deeper into their world with the mysterious and alluring ‘whisper’.  Housing a kaleidoscopic medley of flavours, breakdowns and builds, in both ‘willpower’ and ‘around my neck’, third track ‘whisper’ feels … Continue reading Eugenia Post Meridiem reveal final single ‘whisper’

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