Wussy - "Sure as the Sun"

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Your favorite band's favorite band Wussy just released a new single off their upcoming album. "Sure as the Sun" is a Chuck Cleaver led song, and if you're already a fan, you know what to expect. Cleaver's songs tend to be on the rougher end of Wussy's Americana infected indie rock, and "Sure as the Sun" is both one of the stranger songs and kind of oddly accessible, too. This is the kind of music that can be an acquired taste. The uninitiated will hear this song and be confused, and some repelled. Others will be oddly intrigued and go back for another listen. For those of us already on the bandwagon, this is everything we adore about Wussy.

Chuck Cleaver says of the band's new song:

"What I write about has always been more or less a mystery to me but I suppose it’s about raging against what’s coming, trying to stay relevant, acknowledging your friends and loved ones and giving folks the benefit of the doubt until they prove to be dicks. Even though it has a downward tone I consider it to be one of my more hopeful songs. As hopeful as I get anyway."

You can watch the lyric video for "Sure as the Sun" below. Cincinnati Ohio is due out November 15 on Shake It Records, as well as two EPs. All three releases can be pre-ordered through Bandcamp. For more on Wussy, check out the band's website.

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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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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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