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Small Town Vampire By Mark Vennis & Different Place: Escaping Small-Town Life

FOLLOW Mark Vennis & Different Place VIA: Mark Vennis refuses to accept the status quo. With his band Different Place, their latest album “Small Town Vampire” rails against the suffocating conformity of small-town life in England. Through driving punk and new wave, Vennis processes his frustrations with feeling trapped. In the title track, Vennis rebels…

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Jane: A Song That Touches the Soul

FOLLOW Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow is back with another memorable tune that tugs at the heartstrings. His latest single “Jane” marks a reunion between the singer-songwriter and a close friend that inspired this emotive rock ballad. Fans of Dranow’s earlier works like “Chaos” and “Mother’s Angry” which tackle sociopolitical commentary will notice his signature…

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Mother’s Angry By Gary Dranow & The Manic Emotions

FOLLOW Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow has done it again. The talented singer-songwriter’s latest single “Mother’s Angry” offers an eerie depiction of climate change through evocative lyrics and melodies. Released on February 8th, 2024, this collaboration with The Manic Emotions fuses rock and storytelling to deliver a powerful message.  Dranow is no stranger to tackling…

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PrivacyClub: “Into A Flower” A Dive into Fun Goth

FOLLOW PrivacyClub VIA: Into a Flower, Don Riedel as PrivacyClub’s debut single offers a promising first glimpse into the band’s intricate wordplay. Blending influences from emo, goth, and indie rock, singer-songwriter Don Riedel explores emotional vulnerability through infectious melodies and raw vocals. Recorded at Triangle Wave Studios in Brooklyn, the single immediately draws listeners in….

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Little Monster by Nasmore: A Dance with Your Inner Demons

FOLLow Nasmore viA: Pop music usually doesn’t give you the vibe you get from Nasmore’s “Little Monster.” This song is like a rollercoaster, weaving through bright and shadowy moments, hope and sorrow, breaking free from the usual genre boundaries. Teaming up with vocalist Ariana Celaeno to create “Little Monster,” Nasmore creates a genre-blending song that…

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