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"How Do You Find New Music?" Vol. 2 - Festivals
A series highlighting my personal tips and tricks for discovering new bands. Today, we explore festivals and their lineups (feat. The New Colossus Festival).
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Spotlight: Best Debuts of 2026 (Vol. 1)
Kicking off the year with some great debut albums and EPs across indie, rock, and punk genres.
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Spotlight: Best Releases of January 2026
Highlighting some of the month's best releases from emerging and underrated artists.
Feb 3
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Spinal Tapped Out
Reporting to you live from: horizontal position.
Jan 19
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(Still) Late To The Party
Looking back at some albums I missed along the way: My Chemical Romance, Terry Callier, Wolf Parade, Death Cab For Cutie, and New Order.
Jan 12
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New Year Radio (ft. Mel's Room)
Some tracks to kick off the new year.
Jan 5
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2025: The Good Stuff
A quick round-up of all my favorite things of 2025.
Dec 19, 2025
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Indie Scientist's Artists To Watch 2025
8 artists to have on your radar for 2026.
Dec 17, 2025
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Indie Scientist's Spotlight Records of 2025
15 records from underground and underrated artists that deserve the spotlight.
Dec 9, 2025
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Indie Scientist's Best Debuts of 2025
The thing about me is, I love to build a list.
Dec 3, 2025
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