Daniel Norgren - "Let Love Run the Game"

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The latest single from Sweden's Daniel Norgren is a beautiful song, but not really in the traditional sense. Despite not being American, "Let Love Run the Game" is one of the best Americana songs you've heard in a long while. It runs somewhere between mid-tempo and a full out ballad, and ,despite its slower tempo, has a foot stomping folk/country/Americana feel. Norgren's scratchy voice isn't truly what you would call traditional, but it fits the song perfectly, and finds its very own beauty and power by the end. "Let Love Run the Game" even brings the slightest touch of gospel in. It's truly a must listen.

 You can listen to "Let Love Run the Game" below. Wooh Dang, the upcoming album from Daniel Norgren, will be out April 19 on Superpuma Records. You can pre-order the album via Superpuma Records or Bandcamp. For more on Daniel Norgren, check him out on Facebook. European tour dates are below the song.

April 27 - Pustervik - Göteborg, SE (SOLD OUT)
April 28 - Cirkus - Stockholm, SE (SOLD OUT)
April 29 - Åhaga - Borås, SE
April 30 - Tonhallen - Sundsvall, SE
May 2 - Kulturens hus - Luleå, SE
May 3  - Norrlandsoperan - Umeå, SE (SOLD OUT)
May 4 - Gävles Konserthus - Gävle, SE (SOLD OUT)
May 5 - Konserthuset - Göteborg, SE (SOLD OUT)
May 18 - Vega - Copenhagen, DK
May 19 - Uebel & Gefaehrlich - Hamburg, DE
May 20 - Paradiso - Amsterdam, NL
May 21 - De Roma - Antwerpen, BE
May 23 - Stadtgarten - Cologne, DE
May 24 - Festsaal Kreuzberg - Berlin, DE
May 26 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, NO
July 27 - Burg Herzberg - Breitenbach am Herzberg, DE
July 30 - Brudenell Social Club - Leeds, U.K.
July 31 - Bush Hall - London, U.K.
August 8-10 - Way Out West - Göteborg, SE
August 16 - Parkenfestivalen - Bødo, NO (SOLD OUT)
August 27 - Ampere - Munich, DE
August 28 - Mascotte - Zurich, CH
August 30 - Into The Great Wide Open Festival, Vlieland, NL (SOLD OUT)
August 31 - Bruis Festival, Maastricht, NL

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Liam Kazar - "Shoes Too Tight"

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Photo by Alexa Viscius This may be Liam Kazar's debut single, but the Chicago based musician already has an impressive resume, having worked with Jeff Tweedy, Chance the Rapper, Steve Gunn, Daniel Johnston, and others. "Shoes Too Tight" features childhood friend Spencer Tweedy on drums, Lane Beckstrom on bass, and Ohmme on vocals. It's an absurdly fun and groovy little song that is a party waiting to happen. What he gives us here is a timeless song that could truly have been released any time since the 1960's (ok... maybe not the 80's...) There are elements of classic rock, 60's crooners and R&B, indie rock, modern Americana... it's really just packed with everything in a cohesive song that maintains the vibe the entire way through. You can watch the video for "Shoes Too Tight" below. For more on Liam Kazar, check him out on Instagram and Twitter . He's also raising money on his Bandcamp for Constellation and The Hungry Brain. ...
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The Freqs - "Witch"

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Photo via Facebook When you're a rock band from Salem, MA, you have to have at least one song about witchcraft. The Freqs have fulfilled their obligation with a banger of a song. "Witch" is this giant monster of a song, filled with fuzz and strained, screaming vocals. This is the type of song that doesn't usually exist in this century. It's giving me some serious 90's flashbacks, like if Hum got aggressive or Alice in Chains decided to do some damage on the college charts. As great as the vocals are in "Witch," what's really drawing me in is the instrumental break down that takes over about halfway through. This is the kind of song to make the hipsters and the headbangers equally excited. You can listen to "Witch" below. For more on The Freqs, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram . The Freqs · Witch
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Dutch ReBelle - "GOONIEZ"

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How is Dutch ReBelle not a national superstar at this point? The Boston MC just released "GOONIEZ," and I know I'm a bit out of touch with current mainstream hip hop, but this song is absolutely killer. It's a stripped down hip hop song that has this futuristic space age sound to it. Plus, ReBelle's flow is unsurpassed. You can't listen to her and not be completely sucked in. The song has a feel reminiscent of classic Missy Elliott. As much as I love that we can still see Dutch ReBelle in smaller Boston venues, "GOONIEZ" proves she should be playing much larger venues nationwide very, very soon. You can watch the video for "GOONIEZ" below. For more on Dutch ReBelle, check out the artist's website . 
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