Nine “fresh n’ Green”, ultra tasty tunes to feed your music appetite. We are pretty confident, you don’t wanna miss those ones right?
Kolonien- ‘Time Will Tell’
About Kolonien
Kolonien is a four-member family band from Sweden that has been one of the leading voices of the Swedish folk revival for over a decade. With a sound that blends acoustic roots music with anthemic, sing-along pop, Kolonien has a fresh, appealing sound that brings multiple musical worlds together.
Kolonien’s lush vocal harmonies are reminiscent of Fleet Foxes, their Nordic folk-pop sound might remind some listeners of Of Monsters and Men, and their hipsters with strings vibe makes them Sweden’s answer to Mumford & Sons. At the same time, Kolonien’s music and inspirations are deeply rooted in the Swedish folk tradition as well as the natural environment and progressive philosophies of the alternative-lifestyle community where they were raised.
Kolonien is made up of brothers Erik and Arvid Rask, their cousin Anna Möller and their childhood neighbor, and “brother from another mother,” Mischa Grind. The members of the band were raised in and around Järna, a community south of Stockholm that is known as a back-to-the-land destination for hippies, progressives and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. While they had been making music together since childhood, the band formally came together during a music festival in Tanzania in 2010. Since then, they have toured extensively across the world and released a number of well-received albums and EPs.
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John Greska – ‘The Big Hill’
About John Greska
My name is John Greska. These past few years, I have learned how to self-produce my own content, whether due to lack of space, funds, or equipment. I began making instrumental music in 2017, and within a year I had a record ready to go.
There’s a hint of musical theatre in my music that keeps the listeners attentive and always on their feet in terms of what comes next. By the time I released my second album in 2019, I was ready to try something new. My 3rd project in 3 years would be a vocal album.
Upon its release in 2020, “Aiming At The Stars” was described positively for the integration of lyrics into the already unpredictable instrumentals.
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Bundy – ‘The Only One’
About Bundy
Cultivated, from the satirical aspect of their own reality, Long Beach’s Bundy and their bleak optimism, draws heavy influences from that of post-punk fused with the extraction of the raw energy of protopunk. Vocalist and guitarist Nani Serna romanticizes self-destruction with his charismatic and guttural styling, which is complimented by the likes of guitarist Johnny Lim and his dynamic structures. Balancing aggressive guitars with melodic breaks, cinematic scopes, and wistful chimes, Bundy flourishes as a new unit with Mike Meza on drums and JB Vasquez, respectfully on bass.
Bundy’s pop-centric mindset and thematic portrayal have continued to attract listeners for the past three years.
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Toby Hobart – ‘i think i’m in love with u’
About Toby Hobart
Toby Hobart is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and producer from Brisbane, Australia, who jumped into the music scene after the success of his first release ‘Warrior’ back in February 2019. Within months the song became a hit, tracking in over 100 000 streams. Growing up, Toby was surrounded by music which was always playing in his family home. He developed a unique and innovative sound, taking inspiration from pop, hip-hop, folk and rock genres. Toby has always been the musical type, playing and writing music from the early age of 6, when he began piano lessons. His new single ‘i think i’m in love with u’, to be released on the 30th of July 2021, incorporates a huge driving beat, blending pop vocals with rap and RnB.
In 2020, Toby began collaborating with award winning, Platinum accredited producer James Angus (The Veronicas, Jai Waetford, Carmouflage Rose). Together as producers, they have been able to translate Toby’s talent and work ethic into timeless, captivating, and honest tracks. The new process, in which Toby writes and produces a full track before it gets sculptured and enhanced by James’ magic, invigorates his new musical chapter. Whether it be pop, indie-rock, punk or RnB, Toby continues to shift the boundaries of sound, moving into a new era of music.
Toby is inspired by helping others and this can be heard through his music which aims to provide a relatable and common ground on many universally shared topics and issues. From teenage heartbreak and mental health struggles, to falling in love and growing up, the music he creates resonates with the emotional sensibilities of his young fans. It is clear that even in his short time in the industry, Toby’s music has grown and developed with him, and will continue to do so.
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The Vindys – ‘Bugs’
About The Vindys
The Vindys, have become one of the most sought-after bands in the Northeast Ohio area with their unique blend of alt-rock that Cleveland Magazine says, “…reminds us of the Black Keys,” and “…make us want to dance, whether we’re in a grimy dive bar or a field in Lake County.” Their new album, Bugs, will be out July 31st – pre-save the album HERE.
The Youngstown, OH based band includes singer / songwriter/ guitarist, Jackie Popovec, who’s been called a powerhouse with a voice that exudes confidence and sex appeal, her sound reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Adele. Rounding out the band is John Anthony on guitar / harmony vocals, Ed Davis on drums / harmony vocals, Matt Jackson on bass, and Rick Deak on guitar / harmony vocals. All are classically trained musicians who combine their skills resulting in a depth and maturity in their music that is intricate, yet relatable.
Because they are passionate about representing Youngstown as a place where the music scene is thriving. Their name pays homage to their roots by drawing influence from Youngstown’s daily newspaper, The Vindicator. Brad Savage, program director of The Summit 91.3 FM, explains, “To me, they really personify Youngstown and northeast Ohio. They’ve got depth and substance and are instantly likable. Their songs get stuck in your head after one listen.”
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MOSHUP – ‘Lines’ (Feat. Tess Collins)
About MOSHUP
MOSHUP is a recording artist/producer originally from Dominican Republic. His music sets the highest of bars in terms of genre, aesthetics, and intriguing one-of-a-kind textures. Going from the lush vocals of modern pop to the urban drum machine sounds of trap and the vast soundscapes of Synthwave, MOSHUP blends different styles in order to achieve his unique sound stamp.
With years of world touring arenas, collaborations and productions for award winning artists, MOSHUP releases music, that combines Pop, Future Funk, and Electronic elements with the slightly nostalgic feel that reminds people of the care-free club scene of the 80’s and early 90’s.
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BVNK – ‘Know . Me’
About BVNK
Born in Nigeria, raised in the UK and now living in North America, BVNK [pronounced BANK] is a musical product of his environment. His music is a melting pot of melodic rap/sung, hard-hitting hip-hop and lush R&B, flavoured with indie music sensibilities, while his storytelling and songwriting are informed by his life-long experiences that have spanned three different continents. It’s these experiences that have pushed him to challenge his thoughts and societal norms, as you will hear throughout his music. Believing that his experiences are much like those of his listeners, his ultimate goal is to uplift people with his music that knows no bounds, because as BVNK always says, “music is the language we all understand”.
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Fable – ‘Fall Away’
About Fable
What happens when a rising star suddenly cuts to black? Disappears from view not with the traditional, time-honoured arc of ascent and descent, but an instantaneous, seemingly-unexplained and voluntary vanishing?
The strange case of Fable is one such story. Holly Cosgrove was still in her teens when she started turning heads. Born and raised in the pretty Devon resort of Paignton, the daughter of a Glaswegian forklift truck driver, she moved to Brighton in her late teens, reinventing herself as the dark electro-rock entity Fable. An EP created in collaboration with Archive, the huge-in-Europe trip-hop/post-rock outfit, highlighted her powerful, portentous voice and immediately seized the attention. Her early live shows sealed the deal, wowing an intimate crowd at The Great Escape festival and supporting alt rock legends The Cult at their Manchester, Bristol and Brixton Academy shows. Holly was then headhunted by Paul Hartnoll of Orbital to guest on his 8.58 project, with whom she also appeared live, including a slot at Kendal Calling, and performed at Glastonbury in her own right.
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CARRÉ – ‘Rollercoaster’
About CARRÉ
CARRÉ = square in French, well, not only, it also translates as playing tight, or on point.
Since releasing their debut single “This is Not a Band” in late March, the LA based French trio Carré have the media drawing comparisons to the edgy dark electronic rockers Cold Cave and Nitzer Ebb and dance floor favorites Factory Floor, Chemical Brothers and Soulwax, and rightfully so. With live instrumentation, featuring two drummers, they blend aggressive, dark and chaotic elements with hypnotic drum loops inspired by the psychedelic, electronic French touch.
Christos Doukakis