Musical Connections
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Thank you for visiting Musical Connections, a site I created to share albums I really like from beginning to end. Join my journey of musical discovery as I highlight albums in the alternative/indie and singer-songwriter/folk genres. These artists are niche, often flying under the radar of mainstream music coverage. I take my time selecting each album, sometimes listening to 25 or more before choosing one to feature. While I’m not a music critic and don’t write traditional reviews, I hope these selections help you discover artists and albums that resonate with you as much as they do with me. I let music speak for itself.
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All Nerve
The BreedersAlternative2018About The BreedersKim Deal’s Pixies side project moved from off-kilter indie experimentalists to alternative pop hitmakers with the surprise pop hit “Cannonball.”Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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All My Metaphors – EP
Shiloh MaeAlternative2022About Shiloh MaeShiloh Mae is a Portland singer-songwriter with a bent toward hope, nothing if not overly sincere.Bio from WebsiteAlbum LinksTrack Video
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All My Fault
Act109Punk2023About Act109Act109 is a pop-punk/emo band from Bel Air, Maryland, known for energetic performances, melodic songs with catchy lyrics, and dynamic changes in music.Album Links Album Review
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all my best friends – EP
DancerAlternative2025About DancerA four-piece indie rock band from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Their music has fun beats and strong vocals and explores themes of self doubt and connection.MoreAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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All Mod Cons (1997 Remaster)
The JamPop1978About The JamFirst-wave mod punks led by Paul Weller, who began as energetic Who clones but later became a distinctive and proudly British combo.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review 1Album Review 2
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All Mirrors
Angel OlsenAlternative2019About Angel OlsenIndie singer/songwriter whose intimate, reverb-bolstered songs bridge vintage country crooning and stylized garage rock.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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All Is Not Forgotten
Siobhan MillerContemporary Folk2020About Siobhan Miller (Folk singer Siobhan Miller) may have grown up in the east of Scotland, but (she) has a special place in her heart for Glasgow.“I grew up in Penicuik, but Glasgow has always felt like a second home. I love the city so much. For me, it was the perfect place…
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All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade
Of Monsters and MenAlternative2025About Of Monsters and MenIcelandic group that meshes chamber pop with dramatic, highly composed indie rock.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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All Is Here
ParloursAlternative2012About ParloursParlours, a mesmerizing musician from Des Moines, Iowa, is renowned for their beautiful fusion of pop and indie pop. Parlours develops an aural environment that is both recognizable and novel by drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of musical genres. Numerous layers of instrumentation that accompany their pop-influenced melodies provide a rich, dynamic listening…
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All In The Game
Moreish IdolsAlternative2025About Moreish IdolsFive-piece band that formed in Cornwall, later moving to London.Moreish Idols on All In The GameAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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All In
Amber PacificAlternative2024About Amber PacificSeattle-based Amber Pacific first formed in 2002 as Follow Through while the guys were still juniors in high school. Hopeless Records heard some of the band’s initial recordings and signed them.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review 1Album Review 2
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All I Know – EP
Gabe QuinnSinger/Songwriter2025About Gabe QuinnGabe Quinn grew up in the small town of Maynard, Mass. He fell in love with songwriting after learning guitar in 2020. He began busking on the streets of Boston while Learning online how to produce. He brought his songs to life in a bare bones studio setup in his childhood home,…
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All Get Out
All Get OutAlternative2023About All Get OutAmerican duo who bridge the gap between urgent indie rock and earnest emo-punk.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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All for Something
Tiny HabitsAlternative2024About Tiny HabitsThe three college dormmates who founded Tiny Habits in 2022 spotlight their tight vocal harmonies against a backdrop of reverent, acoustic soundscapes.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review 1Album Review 2
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All Creatures Will Make Merry
MeursaultRock2010About MeursaultThis Scottish sextet’s burgeoning indie folk sound incorporates rich string arrangements and lush melodies.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
Welcome To My Blog, and How It Began
Out of Date
I realized how woefully out of date I was, musically speaking, when I searched for artists similar to Chvrches and didn’t recognize any of them. I’d been listening to music I already owned for … well … never mind how many years.
