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International Indie Music: my favorite February 2023 releases

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  Enjoy my favorite picks released in February 2023, in chronological order! "INDEPENDENT DISCOVERY" - Sounds On The Couch - Australia (released on February 1st) Australian based indie music community, Sounds On The Couch is excited to announce the release of its first digital compilation album, 'Independent Discovery (Volume 1)'. The album features a diverse range of emerging and established independent artists from across the globe, showcasing a vibrant and eclectic mix of genres, including indie rock, indie-pop, singer-songwriter, R&B, and more. "We are thrilled to be releasing this compilation, which represents some of the best of the independent and emerging music scene," said founder, Karen Harding. "We've spent the past few years building this incredible community of artists and this album is representative of the amazing talent and creativity throughout the community and the independent scene. We truly can't wait for the

Molly Warburton releases effervescent British Indie Pop single "Gravity"

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Molly Warburton British indie-pop artist Molly Warburton has just released her first single of 2023 with "Gravity" . Emitting a dreamy, ethereal quality that builds into an uplifting and infectious pop-fuelled chorus, "Gravity" is socially inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, KT Tunstall and Kate Bush.  Hailing from the small city of Lancashire, Molly Warburton is armed with unparalleled strength and individuality. Her tough exterior blends with her soft, vulnerable core - a combination that shines brightly across her growing repertoire. Through intoxicating indie-pop melodies and a powerhouse of vocal energy, Warburton proves that at her core, she is a truly passionate storyteller, bringing her chronicles to life with the vibrancy of her sound.  Picking up the guitar at just ten years old, the musician grew up embarking on several competitions and later studied music. As her love for the industry grew exponentially, she started gigging in her teens and has bee

Ron Daniel releases Country/Americana album "Country Made For Kings"

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Ron Daniel Ron Daniel is a son of Athens, Georgia.  He first picked up the acoustic guitar in college and was mostly self taught. Ron began writing original songs in 2017 and has since released three albums of original material. His songs live on the border between Americana and Country but sometimes visit Indie Folk.  Influences of singer songwriters like James Taylor, Neil Young color his lyrics, while warm vocals and simple acoustic guitar are the bedrock of his compositions. Fiddle and pedal steel round out the sound along with occasional use of drums. Ron's new album, released in May 2022, is called "Country Made For Kings". Recorded at EMR Recorders in Winston Salem, NC and produced by Doug Williams, this seven track album redefines the space between Country and Americana. Moreover, the pedal steel by DaShawn Hickman is beyond incredible and makes this album more than worth a listen. Ron shares: "For this album I wanted three things. One, to take more time wi