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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Adore Me
MaybePop2023About MaybeMoa Michaeli, known professionally as Maybe, is a Swedish singer and wongwriter in the pop arena.Album LinksTrack Video
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Adore Life
SavagesAlternative2016About SavagesBritish all-female quartet revisits influences from London’s punk heyday with its own brand of noisy, blistering music.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review 1Album Review 2
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Adoon Winding Nith
Emily Smith & Jamie McClennanRock2009About Emily SmithSinger/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and interpreter of traditional song Emily Smith is one of the leading figures on the contemporary Scottish folk scene.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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ADHDS – EP
ADHDSAlternative2013About ADHDSADHDS is an Icelandic band known for their instrumental music, blending jazz and rock influences. Formed in 2007 for a blues festival, they continued as a band due to their successful collaboration. Album LinksTrack Video
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Adding Up the Wasted Hours
The Lonely ForestAlternative2013About The Lonely ForestWashington State indie rockers whose searching songs center around vocalist/pianist John Van Deusen.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Actor (Bonus Track Version)
St. VincentAlternative2009About St. VincentAcclaimed project of musical polymath Annie Clark that blends rock, jazz, electronic, and classical touches innovatively.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Action Movie – EP
EthansroomIndie Rock2022About EthansroomEthansroom is an indie rock musician known for music exploring themes of personal growth, connection, and embracing the unknown, with his sound often described as bold and expressive. His work, such as the song “SUNSHINE,” draws on personal experiences and uses abstract concepts like light to communicate profound feelings of nostalgia, universal connection, and…
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Acting My Age – EP
The AcademicAlternative2020About The AcademicIrish indie rock quartet from Mullingar with strong pop hooks.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Act One
I Hate KateAlternative2005About I Hate KateJustin Mauriello made a mark on the pop-punk community in the mid- to late ’90s as vocalist and guitarist for Orange County rap-punk group Zebrahead, where his distinctive singing complemented the rapping…Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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The Act of Living
Skye WallaceAlternative2024About Skye WallaceSkye Wallace is an acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and folk-punk/garage-rock sound, often described as a “kick @$$” performer. She is formerly from British Columbia and now based in Toronto.More from Next MagazineAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Act of Disappearing
WinterbourneAlternative2023About WinterbourneWinterbourne is an Australian indie-pop and folk-rock duo formed by lifelong friends James Draper and Jordan Brady. Known for their stirring harmonies and live stage banter, they began busking on the streets of Sydney before releasing records like Echo of Youth and their full-length album Act of Disappearing.More from MixdownMagAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Act II – EP
Katie Lynne SharbaughContemporary Singer/Songwriter2024About Katie Lynne SharbaughA folk-pop artist who blends pop, jazz, and musical theater elements, Katie Lynn Sharbaugh is a 24 year old singer-songwriter based in Nashville.Album LinksTrack Video
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Act 4: Atonement – EP
Mon RoviaSinger/Songwriter2025About Mon RoviaLiberian-born, Tennessee-based singer/songwriter known for his atmospheric, emotionally healing indie folk.For Indie-Folk Sensation Mon Rovîa, ‘Atonement’ is Just the Beginning –The Bluegrass SituationAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Across the Ocean Grey
Agnes KainSinger/Songwriter2009About Agnes KainAgnes Kain are an indie rock folk four piece from Sydney, Australia, formed in 2005 by singers, songwriters, and musicians Chanelle Afford (vocals) and Stefan Simunic (guitar). They have known each other since they were 4. The lineup really took shape though in 2012 by joining forces with Simeon Johnson (cello) and…
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Across the Map – EP
Wave & RomeAlternative2015About Wave &RomeWave & Rome, a compelling duet from Nashville, Tennessee, is known for its original fusion of Rock and Indie Rock. They have established themselves as one of the most intriguing groups in the business right now thanks to their electric sound and untapped ability.More from ViberateAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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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.
