Devarrow - "Holy Ghost"

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Canadian musician Graham Ereaux records and releases under the name Devarrow. His latest single, "Holy Ghost," is a unique little folk-rock track that reminds me of a punked up version of Band of Horses. The song has a ramblin' folk side to it, but it also has a punk tuned guitar solo. Plus, the song just speeds ahead much faster than a traditional folk song, and it clocks in at well under two minutes. "Holy Ghost" is an absolute pleasure to listen to, and it's perfect for fans of bands like Deer Tick and Delta Spirit.

Devarrow says of his latest single:

"'Holy Ghost' is an older song, and its origins are even a mystery to me. I remember the first time I played it was at an outdoor concert in Munich, Germany in about 2018, but beyond that, I cannot recall when it was first conceptualized. What makes this song special for me, is that it is the only song on the record which was performed live. The recording you hear was in fact from a DIY demo session I did with my band in 2018 in an old farmhouse in Nova Scotia. At the time of recording, I had a terrible ear infection, so my vocals were terrible as I couldn't hear myself. The vocals were recorded fresh during the creation of Heart Shaped Rock, but all other instruments are from the original demo. This song is a testament to the fact that you can recreate recordings, but you can’t always recreate a vibe. I tried to re-record this song in its entirety, but in the end, I realized the demo was just the best."

You can watch the video for "Holy Ghost" below. Heart Shaped Rock is due out October 4 on Paper Bag Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Devarrow, check out the artist's website.

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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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