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OR “Pariah”

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Math Rock trio OR is preparing to release their debut album, Pariah, on April 8th via the local label Dog & Pony Records. The group released the album’s lead single, "Manly Robes" two years ago and that video can be streamed below.

This is the trio of Frank Hryniewicz (Sidekick Kato, Damp Hay), drummer Matt Precin (American Draft, Sacha Mullin), and bassist Erik Bocek (Ghosts & Vodka, American Heritage, Joan of Arc).

The latest single from the new album is called “Vulgarian” which was the first song the trio wrote when forming back in 2016.

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Pet Peeve “HEART”

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Pet Peeve kicked off the month by releasing their latest album "HEART". This is the first new music from the Romanian Folk influence rock group since their 2015 album, Broken English.

For this album the group consists of Lorian Toth (guitar, vocals), Olya Prohorova (violin, vocals), Doug Abram (saxophone), Phil Bergren (bass), and Paul Roots (drums).

The album’s opening track, "Foaie Verde de $", is accompanied by the video below.

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Bassel & The Supernaturals “Sandman”

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Bassel & The Supernaturals have released a new single called "Sandman" via Six Degrees Records.

This is the Funk and soul group lead by the powerful vocals of Bassel Almadani.

This is the first new music from this group since their 2020 album Smoke & Mirrors. The new single and forthcoming coming video work document the struggles and shape contrasts Almadani faced coming to age in post 9-11 America.

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Belmont “Aftermath”

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Pop Punk group Belmont has released their sophomore album, Aftermath, via Pure Noise Records.

The album’s lead single, "Parasitic", was released back in January and was accompanied by the Michael Herrick directed video below.

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Kirby Grip “Sketches of Bliss”

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Kirby Grip has released a collection of demos, "Sketches of Bliss", from the recording sessions of their 2021 album, Portrait of Bliss.

This is interesting look at the recording process and how song go from their humble beginnings to fully flushed out pieces.

This is the Alt Rock of Ryan Nolen, Joey Valdivia, Alex Kociper, John Kevin Tiongson.

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The Cool Kids “Before Shit Got Weird”

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The Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish and Sir Michael Rocks, are back with Episode 1 of a massive three part album called "Before Shit Got Weird".

This album contains 21 tracks featuring contributions from the likes of Chance The Rapper, A-Trak, JID, 6LACK, Guapdad 4000, GABBY!, and many more.

Days before the drop of this project the duo released their own NFT, which quickly sold out, which was comprised of unique artworks of isometric shapes representing the city, the pair’s visions of alternate realities, and inspiration from their upbringing.that gave the owner.

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Reyes Stokowy Duo “Northern: Ashroud Is My Country”

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Reyes|Stokowy Duo have released a sample, a track named "IV", their epic experimental drone project Northern: Ashroud Is My Country which is due out on May 6th via American Dreams.

This is the pairing of Jordan Reyes, founder and owner of American Dreams Records, and German sound artist Robert Stokowy. The duo created this project both together and apart while working to find a common language in creativity and sound.

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Softmax “But What If There Isn’t?”

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Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist Softmax has released her debut EP "But What If There Isn’t?". This is a multimedia project filled densely emotional lyrics and profoundly minimal electronic pop soundscapes.

You can experience the full fifteen minute project here or stream/purchase the EP below.