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Picture Credit: Presley Duyck   Presley Duyck - Juliet Release Date: September 24, 2021 Length: 03:36 Genre: Indie Folk Origin:  Dallas ,  TX ,  USA What is your first association with the name Juliet ? Probably, a vastt majority of people socialized in Europe or North America will refer to the narrative of Juliet Capulet  and Romeo Montague , once written by William Shakespeare . The number of arts that was inspired by this drama is uncountable. Yet, there are great works that deserve special attention, and thus, here is 'Juliet', the latest single by Dallas' Presley Duyck . Inspired by the old tale, Duyck  wrote this song that is based on the original but contains unexpected twists which make 'Juliet' so exciting. Music-wise, 'Juliet' is a very warm and atmospheric Indie Folk anthem driven by a highly dynamic acoustic guitar and passionate Americana moods. The soundscapes beautifully musick Juliet 's longing for her beloved Romeo , and on top, it is th...

Picture Credit: Presley Duyck   Presley Duyck - Happy 22! Release Date: July 23, 2021 Length: 03:43 Genre: Indie Rock Origin: Dallas , TX , USA Presley Duyck's 'Happy 22!' is one of the many stories that were written during the time of the pandemic. The Dallas-based artist found herself in quarantine when she realized it was her ex-boyfriend's 22nd birthday. What to do with this situation? Text him? Call him? Talk to somebody else? There are many ways how to react to this flood of weird emotions. Presley Duyck chose to write a song about it. Here is 'Happy 22!': The song starts with a dreamy atmosphere which then slides into some energetic Indie Rock movements. Presley Duyck combines soulful harmonies with dynamic tempo and a melancholic air. 'Happy 22!' is a self-reflected and self-empowering Indie Rock hymn that has the potential to support everyone who finds themselves in similar situations. Apart from that, it is dynamic hit for the dancefloor of eve...

Picture Credit: boywithahalo   boywithahalo - Summer We Never Had Release Date: June 19, 2021 Length: 03:16 Genre: Indie Rock / Post-Grunge Origin: Dallas , Texas , USA Summer of 2020 (on the Northern hemisphere) was a season defined by standstill, isolation, mourning, hope, and calm. Thinking back, I often refer to the album " Un Verano Silencioso " by Chilean Somatic Post Rock artist Martia Pelepsi - although, the album concerns a whole different topic. In Dallas, Texas, boywithahalo wrote an anthem that directly addresses the "Summer We Never Had". It is boywithahalo's eighth single, and a good opportunity to get to know artist JK . "Summer We Never Had" is a wholesome sonic experience, containing MGMT-like Synthwave, the gloomy atmosphere of the Post- Cobain  era-Alternative Rock, a stoic Shoegaze air, and a deeply artistic approach to the complete oeuvre. And somehow, the soundscapes remind of Reykjavík's Lofi Indie Cute Pop Punk duo BSÍ . bo...

Picture Credit: TexMex Shaman   TexMex Shaman - Vimana Release Date: March 24, 2021 Length: 03:52 Genre: Psychedelic Rock Origin: Dallas , Texas , USA The word "Vimana" ("ವಿಮಾನ") means "Flight" in the Indian language Kannada. Since TexMex Shaman from Dallas, Texas play instrumental Psychedelic Rock, the title reminded me of Aschaffenburg's fantastic My Sleeping Karma . In their single "Vimana" TexMex Shaman invite us on a galactic trip. The vivid language of the instrumental song takes the audience to colourful extraterrestial phenomena, and you might even encounter alien life on this sonic journey. The soundscapes on "Vimana" are defined by a mesmerizing mix of space-themed Psychedelic Rock and Shoegaze. Hence, I decided to call it Psychedelic Spacegaze. The multilayer jam creates gorgeous thrills and exciting twists amidst a wavering kalleidoscope where consciousness and unconsciousness merge. TexMex Shaman combine styles of hypno...

Picture Credit: House Parties Artwork: Daniel Hambright   House Parties - Hindsight Release Date: February 05, 2021 Length: 03:33 Genre: Skate Punk / Melodic Hardcore Origin: Dallas , Texas , USA Let's start with a short disambiguation. "Hindsight" is the debut single by Texan band House Parties, not to be confused with Franconian band Houseparty - nevertheless, both of them are awesome! "Hindsight" deals with the moment, a person finally realizes they have been in a toxic relationship for quite some time. It is the kind of partner that is popular amongst your friends, but drags you down behind the scenes. House Parties hereby describe the moment when their masquerade finally drops, and in hindsight you realize that you have fallen for their acting, too. "Hindsight" is a powerload of Melodic Hardcore and Skate Punk. The sound can be located somewhere between The Neighborhood Brats, the better times of Sum 41, and Millencolin. Also, if you enjoy the m...