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Photo by Patrick Schmetzer Maryanna Devlin started out in Vermont, moved outside of Boston, then Manhattan, and now resides in Germany. Her latest single, "Gary Indiana," is a hypnotic and slightly haunting song that delves into folk at the start but slowly evolves into something a little more indie rock while keeping its folky roots. It's a gorgeously lush song that is hopeful despite its haunting quality. It's the kind of song that allows instruments to wander it at will and each take a turn without distracting from the main focus of the song. Inspired by a trip to see a Boston College vs Notre Dame football game with her father, Maryanna Devlin talks about her new song: "Football was his life, and a huge part of mine growing up. This trip was a somewhat healing moment for us, as we tried to mend our relationship after years of him abusing alcohol and drugs. This was the first song we recorded, and it really connected me with the team at the studio." You c...

Photo by Holly Whitaker Where do I even start with the latest single from Mandy, Indiana (formerly Gary, Indiana)? The Manchester, UK band's newest song, "Bottle Episode," combines elements of post punk and industrial into this wildly new sound. It opens with a drum beat that sounds like the funkiest marching band. It goes on for what seems like too long until it's joined by Valentine Caulfield's vocals, which are beyond compelling. Everything drops out except for a club beat until the music kicks back in, truly launching the song off. "Bottle Episode" is this odd mixture of punk, industrial, 90's electronica, and more all swirling around each other into one of the most exciting singles we've heard in years. You can watch the video for "Bottle Episode" below. ... (yes, an ellipsis the EP title) is due out November 19 on Fire Talk Records. You can pre-order/pre-save the EP here . For more on Mandy, Indiana, check out the band on Facebook...