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Photo by Matt Gaillet Hailing from Maine, Louisa Stancioff is set to release her debut album. The first single from the album, "Gold," is an absolutely mesmerizing track that lives in the world between folk and alt-pop, leaning a little more into folk. Stancioff's vocals are what truly draw you in and set a song like "Gold" apart from others in the genre. Her voice just conveys so much emotion and feeling that it's impossible not to drop everything to pay attention to her. It's a fairly sparse song that is still full and lush. In a few years you'll be able to brag about listening to this early in her career. We're jumping on the bandwagon, and we invite you to join us. Louisa Stancioff says of her new single: “There are times in life when you’re so present, so fully immersed in th e moment that you can catch a glimpse of another universe, of a realm beyond our own.  It might last for a second or an  hour, it might come in the midst of bliss or sa...

The lack of anything resembling summer this year has caused me to latch onto anything even remotely summery. This might be why I love the latest single from Vancouver's Jenny Banai so much. "Gold" is a refreshing little slightly off-kilter folk/pop. It lands almost completely squarely into the mainstream side of things, except for the slightest feel of whimsy. It stops just shy of twee, but that's mainly because of the power of Banai's vocals. She has something inherently soulful about her voice without singing soul music.  Jenny Banai explains her song "Gold": "The first lyrics of my latest single, 'Gold,' are I'm returning.  What does it mean to return? In one ancient context, it means to repent. To repent also means to change direction. This song was birthed from a direction switch I needed in my own heart; a reminder that my breath is for peace and truth. This is my source and my hope. One day, driving around the city...

The latest song from Boston's Daisybones is a weird little mix of power pop and indie rock. Typically power pop is associated with a huge sound made specifically for arenas or at least large theaters, and sure, "Beautymark" does have a big sound. But somehow it's a big sound in a lo-fi kinda way. Plus, there's a slightly odd, not quite quirky late 90's feel to it that reminds me of bands like Cornershop. For a little added 90's feel, listen for lyrics like    “I'm such a narcissist, I love the way I hate myself.”  It's a great huge while still feeling grounded sound we highly recommend.  You can listen to "Beautymark" below. Gold , the new album from Daisybones, will be out November 9. For more information on Daisybones, be sure to check out their Facebook and Bandcamp . Gold by daisybones

The latest single from Boston's Daisybone is the kind of indie rock that just isn't made any more. "Choke" starts off fast and furious in the most fun way possible. From there it just goes on a boisterous romp, occasionally slowing down for what may be the chorus. Or it could this part immediately after that turns into a gang vocal. It's an insanely fun and bouncy track, jangly as it can possibly be, and impossibly catchy. And all of this is packed into less than two minutes. You can listen to "Choke" below. Gold , the new album from Daisybones, will be out on November 9. For more on Daisybones, be sure to check them out on Facebook  and Bandcamp . They'll be playing October 20 as part of The Town and The City Festival in Lowell, MA.