Mothlite is the brainchild of Daniel O’Sullivan. A prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist, O’Sullivan is a member of Ulver and a regular collaborator with Sunn O))), Guapo, Æthenor, Miracle and Grumbling Fur.
Mothlite allows him to move in different musical directions to those taken by his other projects, recalling the deepest remnants of 80′s sounds (Talk Talk, Japan, Cocteau Twins) and fusing it with an innovative, forward-thinking approach to programming and sound design. The result is a grandiose gothic-pop euphoria that retains a subliminally progressive musical depth.

http://www.kscopemusic.com/mothlite

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Finally reunited with their original singer Michael Sadler, the band is stronger than ever with their 20th release, 20/20, and it has all that it takes to become an instant progressive rock classic. The album features 10 brand new songs, never missing the distinctive sound of Saga’s legendary hits. The opener ‘Six Feet Under’ features a dominant keyboard sound, roaring guitars and a chorus you can’t get out of your head. Followed by the catchy, high energy driven ‘Anywhere You Wanna Go’. The emotional ballad ‘Lost For Words’ once again demonstrates Sadler’s incredible vocal range and charisma.

http://www.sagaontour.ca/

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Maia Sharp’s new album Change The Ending is the soulful amalgam of her diverse skills and rich experience. From the opening track, ‘Me After You,’ to ‘Standing Out In A Crowd,’ an anthemic ride up the road to confidence, to the album’s instrumental closer ‘Buy My Love (Remix)’ which features Maia’s tasteful saxophone playing, Sharp shows why so many industry heavyweights record her songs and sing her praises. The self-produced album features background vocals from her talented friends, the Rescue’s Adrianne Gonzales, Garrison Starr, Dawn Thomas and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Bonnie Raitt.

http://www.maiasharp.com/

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Luciana Souza is known for her interpretations of classic Brazilian compositions but she is also extremely well versed in the American jazz songbook. One performer that has had a tremendous impact on her own work has been the trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker. On Book of Chet, Souza reinterprets a number of classic compositions that the tragic but groundbreaking Baker made his own.

http://www.lucianasouza.com/

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Her finest, most cohesive project to date features production by Craig Street and a virtuoso band including Chris Bruce, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jonathan Wilson, and David Garza. Special guests include Robert Plant, Ben Kweller, and Patty Griffin.

http://www.amycook.com/

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Van She invite you to enjoy their second record, Idea Of Happiness, their most focused, joyous musical excursion to date. An album stirred by sunbaked travels and fleeting truths, and shaken with the sands of time, Idea Of Happiness was recorded, engineered and produced by the band themselves in Sydney, Australia and mixed in Los Angeles with Tony Hoffer, (Beck, Air, Phoenix and M83). Fluid tropical rhythms saturated in slinky synth bass and the atmosphere from mid-summer night dreams. Catamaran rock, whimsical Fleetwood Mac rips, and unapologetic love songs. This is Van She’s Idea Of Happiness.

http://www.vanshe.com/

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Renegade soul-rockers, the Heavy are back with the release of their new album, The Glorious Dead, their third full-length LP, and the follow-up to their acclaimed sophomore record The House That Dirt Built (2009). Self-produced and with their unique, raw eclecticism fully intact, it’s their most fully-realized record yet, mixing together soul, hip hop, rock, blues and funk into glorious, raucous party music that is equally full of heart.

http://theheavy.co.uk/

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Born in Shreveport, Dylan moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama when he was 11 and he is the dark horse of the vibrant and close-knit musical community there that includes Alabama Shakes, Secret Sisters, and Civil Wars to name a few.
Dylan’s songs however, are considerably darker than that of his Alabama counterparts. He says ‘I wasn’t conscious of a theme before I made it – I didn’t mean to, but I just happen to base a lot of my work on emotions – and at the time, they just happened to be negative ones.’

http://www.dylanleblanc.com/

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Recording of the third Darkness album began at Dan’s own Leeder’s Farm studio, continued at the legendary Rockfield in Wales (‘I had bad memories of Rockfield,’ says Ed, ‘so I deliberately chose the same bedroom to exorcise them’), with some mopping-up in Hoxton. Produced by the band with Nick Brine (Stone Roses/Oasis/will.i.am), it was mixed by Bob Ezrin, who had previously produced the Darkness’ festive hit ‘Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)’. ‘Every mix he sent back,’ says Justin, ‘was WOW.’

http://www.theactualdarkness.com/

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West Coast natives Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti present Mature Themes, the follow-up to 2010′s hugely successful album, Before Today. While the creative process was new, familiar Ariel Pink signatures remain. In fact, Mature Themes feels like the definitive Haunted Graffiti record, a patchwork of modern America, its esoteric reference points and moments of lyrical lucidity a twilight excursion through backwater LA and late-night TV channel hopping.

http://4ad.com/artists/arielpinkshauntedgraffiti

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‘White Violet, of Athens, GA, have created a sound that many bands try to accomplish, but fall short. They are understated, sincere and dejected without sounding whiny or depressed. Even More, ‘Lays Around Lazy’ is particularly a winner for anyone looking to add to their contemplation compilation.’ – Music That Isn’t Bad

http://www.whiteviolet.net/

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Smile Smile’s music chronicles the personal lives of Ryan Hamilton and Jencey Hirunrusme, two musicians who fell in love and started a band. The pair released their first album, Blue Roses while planning their lives together: they got engaged, shared a home and looked toward the future as a married couple. Along the way infidelity ensued, the dream crumbled and the two ended their relationship, but not their musical ties. The band’s sophomore album, Truth On Tape details the heartbreaking end of their union. Their latest album, Marry A Stranger has the duo coming full circle, as friends to create an album together.

http://www.smilesmilemusic.com/

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Fog Electric is the follow-up to Grappling Hooks, the band’s debut which received massive critical acclaim when it was released in 2010. NAO are the Scottish based trio. They describe themselves as playing their instruments within a computerized wall of sound and they have been labeled prog-pop and electro-rock. Fog Electric was recorded and produced by Tony Doogan (Super Furry Animals, Mogwai, Teenage Fanclub, Belle & Sebastian) and will lift the band to even higher levels.
‘Super exciting new Rock ‘n’ Roll for a new decade’ – Zane Lowe (BBC Radio One)

http://www.naoband.com/fogelectric

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Stripped down to their essence, the core of In This Moment is on fire with their fourth album, aptly titled Blood. ‘I knew that I wanted this album to bring out elements we’ve never shown before. This alluring, darker, sinful side of us that no one has ever seen,’ says Brink. ‘We wanted to find something new within ourselves, and with this album, I’m definitely the boldest I’ve ever been. I’m not trying to push boundaries. It’s not a conscious thing. It’s a natural artistic place.’

http://www.facebook.com/officialinthismoment

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Ephel Duath’s new EP On Death and Cosmos marks the band’s return to full activity after a break taken in 2010 due to economic struggle and consequential line-up turmoil. That break proved to be a very positive move considering Ephel Duath’s renewed mindset and the effortless flow of creative energy the band is experiencing these days. Defiantly escaping categorizations of sort, Ephel Duath in 2012 is guitarist Davide Tiso proudly joined by Karyn Crisis on vocals, Marco Minnemann on drums and Steve DiGiorgio on bass.
‘There’s metal being shaped here in a way no one has before (…) One of the most impenetrable chunk of music offered by any band this year’ – Decibel

http://ephelduath.tumblr.com/

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From a rustic retreat deep in the Rocky Mountain forest, Cabin Fever, Lund’s enthralling new album, covers it all as the songwriting ranges from rockabilly to Western swing, cowboy balladry to country-rock and, of course, the occasional yodel.
Cabin Fever follows on the boot heels of Lund’s 2009 New West debut, the critically acclaimed Losin’ Lately Gambler, his sixth album. Backed by his longtime band, the Hurtin’ Albertans, the JUNO Award recipient has won kudos in his native land; the Canadian Country Music Association has named Lund Roots Artist of the Year annually seven consecutive years from 2004 – 2010.

http://corblund.com/

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With A Healing Place the Helsinki-based septet the Chant takes a stand as one of Finland’s progressive rock bands people have to be aware of. Based on a deeply atmospheric, almost cinematic sound the Chant rely on dreamy guitar melodies, spherical piano-playing and a remarkable voice. This album full of soundscape-driven, ambitious rock music should please fans of Anathema, Paradise Lost, Katatonia, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, and A Perfect Circle.

http://www.thechant.net/

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Shel has delivered one of the most impressive debuts of the year, powered by the effervescent and radio ready ‘Latest and Greatest Blueberry Rubberband’ – Chris Douridas (KCRW)
…classically trained musicians (who happen to be sisters) have an eclectic sound that’s both sophisticated and lighthearted… – NPR’s Etown
They have beautiful voices, amazing harmonies, and their self-composed songs are wonderfully weird and impossible to describe.’ – Cleveland Plain Dealer

http://www.shelmusic.com/

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Featuring new and unique remixes of Rob Zombie classics by some of today’s top DJs, including Korn’s Jonathan ‘JDevil’ Davis, Photek, the Bloody Beetroots, Drumcorps and Ki:Theory. Mondo Sex Head was curated and executive produced by Jason Bentley, Music Director at L.A.’s influential KCRW and electronic dance music (EDM) expert. Richard Bishop, co-executive producer of Re:Generationmusic project and documentary film, supervised the project. Each track was hand selected by Rob Zombie.

http://www.robzombie.com/

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Thenewno2′s second full-length album, thefearofmissingout was produced by pHd, the moniker for band members and Grammy Award winners, Dhani Harrison and Paul Hicks. Following their debut album You Are Here (2009), primarily written and recorded by Harrison, thefearofmissingout is the first recording as a band featuring Harrison, Hicks, Jonathan Sadoff, Jeremy Faccone, Nick Fyffe and Frank Zummo.
Employing a combination of live and programmed instruments and adding in obscure samples to create an intricate collage of electronica sounds, the sonic textures in thefearofmissingout were enhanced by Harrison as well as guest vocalists RZA, Ben Harper, the Black Knights, Throunn Antonia (Fields, Beck’s Record Club) and Holly Marilyn (the Child).

http://www.thenewno2.com/

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