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KIZE BAE Releases “1000 Cranes” In Conjunction with MAKE A WISH

Austin-based, Korean-American talent Kize Bae has released “1000 Paper Cranes,” an uplifting and inspirational ode to the bravery of young children battling terminal cancer. Brimming with hope, love, and joy, a slow-burn beat blends seamlessly into Kize’s soaring vocals in a luscious indie-pop soundscape, tinged with anthemic hip-hop feels.  Drawing inspiration from a Make A Wish Foundation documentary video and fascinated by the concept of … Continue reading KIZE BAE Releases “1000 Cranes” In Conjunction with MAKE A WISH

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“Broken Pieces” by Leyla Diamondi is a poignant heartbreak song

While we do love summer and all the jolly music that comes with it, there’s nothing quite like a sad piano ballad to exemplify our state of mind coming into autumn and winter. Leyla Diamondi has created the track we are craving after a hot season of exuberant love songs and party tunes. “Broken Pieces” is a dramatically poignant offering illustrating emotional frailty and self-empowering … Continue reading “Broken Pieces” by Leyla Diamondi is a poignant heartbreak song

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The Refrain Interview: Dearly Departed

Fargo rock band Dearly Departed has announced its new album, Heartless, to be released in October of this year. The band has previously released the singles “Hindsight” and “Quiet Echoes” as part of the album rollout. We had a chance to chat with Deven Jason of Dearly Departed about their release as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You have … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Dearly Departed

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The Refrain Interview: Paper Forest

San Diego, CA rock band Paper Forest has announced their newest album, Trick Photographer, out Sept 22nd on It’s Okay, I’m Crying. Along with the album announcement, the band has dropped their latest single “House In Your Head”. We had a chance to talk to multi-hyphenate Sean Burdeaux about the project as part of our Refrain Music Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Paper Forest

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The Refrain Interview: Salvo

Birmingham, Al rock band Salvo has just released their new album, The Traveler, on Asbestos Records. The 14-track album features the singles “Anything Can Happen Day“ and “Crime of the Century“ Many of the band members of Salvo used to be in Pain, who released four albums and toured heavily in the ’90’s, earning a nationwide fan base that remains gleefully loyal. Pain produced videos, recorded for Cartoon Network, had their … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Salvo

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The Refrain Interview: To Kill A Monster

To Kill A Monster was born in 2008. Since the beginning, they have set out to produce a sound that is nearly indescribable and a live show that is totally unforgettable. To Kill A Monster maintains that music is better as an inspiration to be happy than a tool to promote negativity, this is why their songs are almost always upbeat, dancey, or at least about nerdy subjects. Not … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: To Kill A Monster

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Pop Artist Belle Vex Releases Uplifting “Us”

Rising talent Belle Vex drops uplifting pop number “Us,” driven by acoustic guitars and his airy vocal lines touched by hazy beats to round it off. With an empowering message that encourages us to be our own biggest cheerleader in good times and bad, the track has been six years in the making.  A gentle yet catchy number that comes straight from Belle’s heart and … Continue reading Pop Artist Belle Vex Releases Uplifting “Us”

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Keith Heart Drops “Serial Heartbreaker”

North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Brady Keith Gearheart, better known by his stage name Keith Heart, has just dropped the upbeat yet eerie dance-pop number “Serial Heartbreaker.” The track is led by his soulful vocals, founded on a smooth fusion of genres, twinkling synths, and heavy bass, and creates a contradictory atmosphere that feels carefree and joyous but with something sinister lurking at its corners.  Lyrically, “Serial … Continue reading Keith Heart Drops “Serial Heartbreaker”

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Things get political in The Horn’s ‘Power Show’

Cutting through with yet another marvel of a song, The Horn have us in the palm of their hands to play on the tragically common mis-use of authority. ‘Power Show’ is the band’s brand new statement manifesting exhaustion towards egotistical power fights. You know a song is packed in passion and frustration when things get political! The Horn have devised a brilliant formula to showcase … Continue reading Things get political in The Horn’s ‘Power Show’

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BellaDaPrima Drops Anthemic Single ‘Alone In The Night’

Canadian musician BellaDaPrima delivers a fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop on her latest single “Alone In The Night,” an uber catchy production led by booming beats and anthemic soundscape.  With smooth rap verses seamlessly blending into an infectious chorus rooted in her bold vocals, the track drew inspiration from insomnia and sleep codependency. As someone who struggled to fall asleep if she didn’t have … Continue reading BellaDaPrima Drops Anthemic Single ‘Alone In The Night’

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Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

Singer-songwriter, producer and performer Lucy Dye has released her euphoric yet melancholic avant pop single “Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”. Musically, the track is rooted in dreamy synths, hazy beats and Dye’s husky vocals. With a powerful voice founded on vulnerability, the track weaves an atmospheric tale of the beauty of the restless club culture she discovered on countless encounters through the nightlight of various cities … Continue reading Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

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Sasha Chaa Releases “ABRACADABRA”

Bilingual North African musician Sasha Chaa has just dropped the upbeat and empowering track “ABRACADABRA,” led by her playful yet sultry vocal lines and an intricately layered composition built on Amapiano (African drums), pianos, and strings, with sleek R&B undertones peeking through.  The summery feel-good production comes with a message about not being taken for granted, as her sweet voice flits between English and French … Continue reading Sasha Chaa Releases “ABRACADABRA”

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