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Ongoing History Daily: More band name origins

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Band Names, COIN, Lovelytheband, Metric, Milky Chance

Here are more stories behind the names of some popular groups. Lovelytheband originally wanted to be called just “Lovely,” but

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New Music from the Inbox: COIN, Paula Fuga, Les Louanges, and more!

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Zoe Orion 0 Comments COIN, JACK JOHNSON, Les Louanges, Neb., Paula Fuga, Uwade

Artist: Uwade Song: The Man Who Sees Tomorrow This second ever original song from twenty-one year old Nigerian-American artist Uwade

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New Music from the Inbox: Dayglow, Coin, and more!

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Zoe Orion 0 Comments COIN, Dayglow, Mob Rich, Ryan Downey

Artist: Mob RichSong: Hell YeahAlbum: Why No Why This indie pop duo’s debut album will be out May 14! Watch/listen:

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New Music from the Inbox: COIN, Rueben and the Dark, Sunflower Thieves, and more!

March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 Zoe Orion 2 Comments COIN, Faye Webster, Jordan Klassen, Mo Kenney, Reuben and the Dark, Sunflower Thieves, The Magnetic Fields

Artist: Sunflower ThievesSong: Don’t Mind The Weather I can feel spring on the way with this one! Don’t Mind The

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New Music from the Inbox: Coin, Andy Shauf, Gorillaz, and more!

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Zoe Orion 0 Comments 6lack, Andy Shauf, COIN, Elton John, Gorillaz, Keeper E, Thunder Jackson

Artist: Keeper ESong: Please Don’t Tell Me Here’s a strong pop debut single from Nova Scotia songwriter and producer Keeper

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New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition! (February 25, 2020): MiG 15, Mega Emotion, Mount Sharp, & More!

February 25, 2020February 24, 2020 Nerhys 0 Comments Beat City Tubeworks, COIN, Mega Emotion, MiG 15, Mount Sharp, New Music, New Music From The Inbox, Secret Social Club

MiG 15  Song: “Interstellar”Album: SingleBand location: Liverpool, EnglandWhy I like it: Driving rhythm.Watch: Mega Emotion Song: “I Want So Much

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New Music From The Inbox – Monday Edition! (Nov 18, 2019): Drakulas, COIN, Frederick the Younger, and more!

November 18, 2019November 17, 2019 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments COIN, Drakulas, Frederick The Younger, mimi bay, New Music From The Inbox

Artist: Drakulas Song: “Level Up” Album/EP: Single Peppy and energetic rock with a healthy dose of proto-punk, “Level Up” is

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New Music From The Inbox – Monday Edition! (Nov 19, 2018): Seaway, COIN, Brother Leo, and more!

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments Brother Leo, Can't Swim, COIN, New Music From The Inbox, Rozzi, Scott Hoying, Seaway, Wylder

Artist: Seaway Song: “Blur” Album/EP: Single Bittersweet pop punk with a suite of nostalgic boy-band-bright vocal stylings, this unreleased B-side

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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