Tag: DIY

CategoriesSite updates

So, That’s a Wrap.

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under100k is closing. A final post on why the site existed, what it got right, and why finding music early still matters. … Continue Reading >So, That’s a Wrap.

CategoriesAnalysis

Why I Can’t Find This On Any Playlist

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A look at underground artists whose music is structurally incompatible with Spotify’s recommendation algorithm and why that might actually be building a more loyal audience than a playlist add ever could. … Continue Reading >Why I Can’t Find This On Any Playlist

CategoriesArtist deep dive Countdown Review

5 Songs That Should Have Way More Plays | #1 Kabuki Love – “Howling”

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Entry #1 in our first “5 Songs That Should Have Way More Plays” countdown. Brooklyn’s Kabuki Love has 1,100 monthly listeners after five years of consistent releases. “Howling” is dark, feral, and exactly the kind of music that makes this blog worth running. … Continue Reading >5 Songs That Should Have Way More Plays | #1 Kabuki Love – “Howling”

CategoriesCountdown Review

5 Songs That Should Have Way More Plays | #3 Slow Funeral – “Conditions of Trust”

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Entry #3 in our first “5 Songs That Should Have Way More Plays” countdown. South Carolina’s Slow Funeral built her debut album from bedroom demos and arts grants. The title track from Conditions of Trust is moody, volatile, and one of the best indie rock songs you haven’t heard yet. … Continue Reading >5 Songs That Should Have Way More Plays | #3 Slow Funeral – “Conditions of Trust”

CategoriesArtist deep dive Review

The Femcels Don’t Care If You Like Them (And That’s Why You Will)

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Two girls walked into a London studio with no songs, got drunk, and accidentally started one of the most polarizing projects in underground pop. In our first collaborative feature with Sweetastic FM, we trace The Femcels’ path from an awkward Instagram friendship to a self-released debut that Pitchfork, Fantano, and Clash all had something to say about. We handle the deep dive. Sweetastic FM handles the album review. 44,000 monthly listeners and climbing … Continue Reading >The Femcels Don’t Care If You Like Them (And That’s Why You Will)