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ALL TIME LOW STRETCH THEIR MUSICAL MUSCLES ON NEW SINGLE ‘SOME KIND OF DISASTER’
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ALL TIME LOW STRETCH THEIR MUSICAL MUSCLES ON NEW SINGLE ‘SOME KIND OF DISASTER’

Pop-Punk powerhouse band All Time Low is back with a new single, the track ‘Some Kind of Disaster’. The song follows what was an introspective, and melancholic era. All Time Low’s previous release, album Last…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S FAVORITE MUSIC ROUNDUP VOLUME SIX

Hey again! It's time for volume six of my music roundup the first one of 2020! As usual, I'm highlighting my favorite songs from the past week or so. Let's get into it! 1. Hayley…

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LOVECRAFT & NETFLIX’S CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA TAKES US “STRAIGHT TO HELL” ON NEW SINGLE
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LOVECRAFT & NETFLIX’S CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA TAKES US “STRAIGHT TO HELL” ON NEW SINGLE

To celebrate the return of Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Sabrina Spellman herself aka Kieran Shipka. We have a chilling collaboration from LOVECRAFT called “Straight to Hell”. LOVECRAFT is made up of seven…

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INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN POP-ROCK SINGER JOCELYN ALICE

Meet Canada’s Jocelyn Alice a Pop leaning Singer-Songwriter whose 2015 breakout summer song “Jackpot” put her name on the musical map. Now with her current single out “The Dark”, a track about strength and healing….

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INTERVIEW WITH BROOKLYN INDIE ROCK DUO THE BERGAMOT
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INTERVIEW WITH BROOKLYN INDIE ROCK DUO THE BERGAMOT

Riding the wave of newly garnered successes and fans from their latest projects, The Bergamot are happy just seeing where it takes them.

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POP DUO MAGDALENA BAY LEARN “HOW TO GET PHYSICAL” IN THEIR NEW DANCE POP TRACK
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POP DUO MAGDALENA BAY LEARN “HOW TO GET PHYSICAL” IN THEIR NEW DANCE POP TRACK

Electro-pop duo Magdalena Bay is back with a fun and fresh new single “How To Get Physical.” An infectious pop bop that highlights the duo's penchant for nostalgic and glossy dance beats. The groovy bassline…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S’ TEN BEST ALBUMS OF 2019

Well, readers, it’s that time of the year again, the list of my favorite albums (and EPs) that left the biggest impression on me from 2019. My list usual boils down to what struck my…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S TOP FORTY BEST SONGS OF 2019
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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S TOP FORTY BEST SONGS OF 2019

Hi, friends, it is that time of the year again, the year-end music roundup where I recap all of my favorites from 2019. It has been a mega year for tuneage, and like always, my…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER'S TOP FORTY BEST SONGS OF 2019
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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER'S TOP FORTY BEST SONGS OF 2019

Hi, friends, it is that time of the year again, the year-end music roundup where I recap all of my favorites from 2019. It has been a mega year for tuneage, and like always, my…

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ELECTRO-POP DUO MAGDALENA BAY RELEASE GLOSSY POP JAM “OH HELL”
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ELECTRO-POP DUO MAGDALENA BAY RELEASE GLOSSY POP JAM “OH HELL”

Magdalena Bay is a rising Electro-pop duo signed to Luminelle Recordings, comprised of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin. The singer-songwriter and producer duo have written music together since high school. The band derives inspiration from…

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ELECTRO-POP DUO MAGDALENA BAY RELEASE GLOSSY POP JAM "OH HELL"
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ELECTRO-POP DUO MAGDALENA BAY RELEASE GLOSSY POP JAM "OH HELL"

Magdalena Bay is a rising Electro-pop duo signed to Luminelle Recordings, comprised of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin. The singer-songwriter and producer duo have written music together since high school. The band derives inspiration from…

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INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN ALTERNATIVE ROCK TRIO THE MAN WHO
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INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN ALTERNATIVE ROCK TRIO THE MAN WHO

The latter half of 2019 saw Canadian band The Man Who not only finish a string of tour dates supporting Indie Rock musician, Banners. But reissue their EP, Bet on You, and release two new…

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INTERVIEW WITH ENGLISH SINGER AND SONGWRITER KARIMA FRANCIS
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INTERVIEW WITH ENGLISH SINGER AND SONGWRITER KARIMA FRANCIS

Critically acclaimed English Singer-Songwriter Karima Francis having made a name for herself with her blend of captivating and honest lyrics intertwined through haunting melodies rooted in folk-rock. The singer who first started in the music…

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CELEBRATION OF BLACK CINEMA PRESENTED BY CRITICS CHOICE ASSOCIATION
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CELEBRATION OF BLACK CINEMA PRESENTED BY CRITICS CHOICE ASSOCIATION

Monday night at The Landmark Annex for the first year ever was the Celebration of Black Cinema presented by the Critics Choice Association. The first years' honorees were not only celebrating Black film making and…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S FAVORITE MUSIC ROUNDUP VOLUME 5

Howdy! It's volume 5 of my music roundup! As per usual this post will highlight my favorite songs that I've been listening to. It's a short one but let's get into it! 1. THE JAPANESE…

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INTERVIEW WITH SWEDISH POP SINGER-SONGWRITER VIOLET DAYS
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INTERVIEW WITH SWEDISH POP SINGER-SONGWRITER VIOLET DAYS

Violet Days is artistic moniker of Swedish Pop Singer-Songwriter Lina Hansson. Her latest EP "Lovers and Losers" is out now on Virgin EMI and we chatted about the creative and recording process behind it and…

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INSIDE THE CAPITOL ROYALE WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY…
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INSIDE THE CAPITOL ROYALE WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY…

Capitol Records held it's second annual Capitol Royale, a music and tech festival geared to bring together the music industry, creatives, and the tech field. This year's theme is "Music on the Move" and on…

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INTERVIEW WITH UP INCOMING PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER DANIEL LOUMPOURIDIS
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INTERVIEW WITH UP INCOMING PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER DANIEL LOUMPOURIDIS

Daniel Loumpouridis is a rising songwriter and producer who has worked with such artists as Freddy Kennett of Louis The Child and ZOLA. Even scoring a writing credit on a K Flay track as well as having songs placed in…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S FAVORITE MUSIC ROUNDUP VOLUME 4

Hey, guys! It's volume 4 of my weekly roundup! As per usual this post will highlight my favorite songs I've been listening to. Let's get right into it! 1. BEA MILLER // "THAT BITCH" Bea…

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INTERVIEW WITH DEATHBYROMY… MUSIC’S’ NEW GOTH POP PRINCESS
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INTERVIEW WITH DEATHBYROMY… MUSIC’S’ NEW GOTH POP PRINCESS

INTRODUCING DEATHBYROMY… MUSIC'S' NEW GOTH POP PRINCESS AND CAPITOL RECORDS NEWEST SIGNING THAT'S READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD… On the eve of her album release show at Bardot Hollywood, I sat down with the artist…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S FAVORITE MUSIC ROUNDUP VOL. 3

Hey guys! We're back with volume 3 of my favorite songs of the week and beyond. This post will feature a bunch of songs I've been hitting the play button on more than once. Let's…

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RISING POP ARTIST ALEXANDER 23 EXPLORES HIS MANY SIDES ON DEBUT EP “I’M SORRY I LOVE YOU”
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RISING POP ARTIST ALEXANDER 23 EXPLORES HIS MANY SIDES ON DEBUT EP “I’M SORRY I LOVE YOU”

Chicago native and Indie Pop Newcomer Alexander 23 has released his debut EP "I'm Sorry I Love You" on Interscope Records. The singer-songwriter who self-produced the EP fuses his own unique style amongst the many…

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SINGER AND PRODUCER DWY WAXES NOSTALGIA ON NEW SINGLE “BMX”

South London singer and producer DWY (pronounced 'dee-wee') has released a new experimental track called "BMX" that's a must-listen. The artist is signed to Loud Robot, the subsidiary record label of J.J. Abrams Bad Robot…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S FAVORITE MUSIC ROUNDUP VOL. 2

We are back with volume two this post will feature more songs I love and a brief reason why I love them! So let's get into it! 1. FRANK OCEAN // "DHL" One of my…

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BRITISH ROCK BAND BASTILLE TURN UP THE VOLUME AT THE GREEK THEATRE
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BRITISH ROCK BAND BASTILLE TURN UP THE VOLUME AT THE GREEK THEATRE

Bastille Brought Doom Days To The Greek And A Lively Show! South London band Bastille made their return to Los Angeles on Saturday. The band brought their Doom Days Tour Part 1 with opener Joywave…

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POP SINGER MARINA LIGHTS UP THE GREEK THEATRE WITH OPENER ALLIE X
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POP SINGER MARINA LIGHTS UP THE GREEK THEATRE WITH OPENER ALLIE X

Songwriter and Pop singer Marina (formerly Marina and The Diamonds) brought her Love + Fear tour to The Greek Theatre this past Friday, October 4th. The artist known for her songs like "Primadonna" and "Orange…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S FAVORITE MUSIC ROUNDUP VOL. 1

I get sent a ton of music and a lot of the time it's hard to single out one great track. I thought it would be a great idea to put together my first official…

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NIALL HORAN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “NICE TO MEET YA”
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NIALL HORAN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “NICE TO MEET YA”

Singer Niall Horan is officially back with a new single "Nice to Meet Ya". It's the Capitol Records artist's first song he's released in nearly two years after his successful debut album Flicker. The former One Direction member…

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BARNS COURTNEY + THE HUNNA AT THE FONDA THEATRE // CONCERT REVIEW + GALLERY
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BARNS COURTNEY + THE HUNNA AT THE FONDA THEATRE // CONCERT REVIEW + GALLERY

Last Thursday (September 26th) Alternative Rock Singer-songwriter Barns Courtney brought The 404 Tour to Los Angeles at The Fonda Theatre. The artist released his second studio album 404 and is touring in support of that…

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VIOLET DAYS // “INK” – SINGLE REVIEW

Violet Days is the artistic moniker of Swedish singer Lina Hansson she has just released her latest single Ink out on Virgin EMI. The song was co-produced with long-time collaborator Kris Eriksson. The song speaks…

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RATIONALE (FEATURING AYELLE) // “HURTS THE MOST” – SINGLE REVIEW

From the opening notes of the new track by singer and producer Rationale, I knew I was in for a ride emotionally. The artist born Tinashé Fazakerley in Zimbabwe presently residing in South London is…

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INTERVIEW WITH DREAMY SYNTH-POP DUO (AND REAL LIFE COUPLE) MOONRAY
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INTERVIEW WITH DREAMY SYNTH-POP DUO (AND REAL LIFE COUPLE) MOONRAY

Moonray is a synth-pop duo and real life couple from Austin, Texas who free-spirited music that is inspired by glittery 80s electro-pop and icons of bygone eras such as Jimi Hendrix and Prince hopes to…

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INTERVIEW WITH DOG DRIVE MANTIS A BAND FUSING GENRES AND SOUNDSCAPES TO CREATE THEIR ECLECTIC SOUND
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INTERVIEW WITH DOG DRIVE MANTIS A BAND FUSING GENRES AND SOUNDSCAPES TO CREATE THEIR ECLECTIC SOUND

Dog Drive Mantis is the eclectic Toronto based band comprised of Derek Serbin, Mike Papaloni, Carmen Haines, and Neilroy Miranda. Their use of multiple genres, diverse soundscapes and textures, and being unafraid to bend the…

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INTRODUCING… INDIE POP SINGER-SONGWRITER JULIA BHATT
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INTRODUCING… INDIE POP SINGER-SONGWRITER JULIA BHATT

Julia Bhatt is the seventeen young Indie pop songwriter and singer fusing her rapid fire vocal delivery, unique textures, multiple genres including Bossa Nova on her debut single "Tall". A song in which she reflects…

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BASTILLE KICKS OFF NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR AT THE MET IN PHILADELPHIA
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BASTILLE KICKS OFF NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR AT THE MET IN PHILADELPHIA

British Alt-pop band Bastille kicks off their North American tour today with an extensive run of dates starting at The Met in Philadelphia and culminating with Pepsi Center in Mexico City. The band is touring…

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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S THE FRIDAY FIVE (ON SATURDAY)…
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THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER’S THE FRIDAY FIVE (ON SATURDAY)…

It's back and on a Saturday no less. My Friday Five is back for good this time. These are my five favorite songs this week The genres range from contemporary pop to dance/DJ. Read below…

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YSSY // “AT LEAST WE KNOW” – SINGLE REVIEW
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YSSY // “AT LEAST WE KNOW” – SINGLE REVIEW

Toronto Synth-Pop duo YSSY is back with another glittering single. At Least We Know is an infectious pop anthem written, produced, and released on the bands’ Spruce Sound Label imprint. YSSY fills this modern pop…

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