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I've been seriously MIA for a few months. Oops. I don't have a real excuse for why so let's just move on, shall we?

If I were to give you an excuse, I suppose part of it would be because I began writing for a music magazine - Creative Control  and so I've been busy reviewing albums and shows and bands (woo!)
So I thought, why not share some of these with you?!

Here's five undiscovered bands you should be listening to and why:

The Deadline Shakes
One of my favourite genres of music is folk. I think this is mostly because it's a genre that is usually pretty simplistic and pure, but can be either incredibly upbeat or really mellow. You can't always get both of those things in one genre. The Deadline Shakes aren't pure folk, but their combination of rock-pop/folk is brilliantly represented in their new album Zealots. Read more here...

Skittish
I love being surprised by a band. When each track on an album is its own unique adventure, that's when I get excited. Which is why the album Two Legs Bad by Skittish had me giddy with anticipation. Each track from the indie-pop band has its own complex sound and message, but all nine are incredibly thoughtful with in-depth lyrics and contagious beats.
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Ben Caplan
Halifax's most prized possession - Ben Caplan - just released a new album and it's everything I could ever want it to be. If you've ever seen a Ben Caplan show before, you've probably heard a lot of the songs on his new album and you know how much of a treat each one is. Ben Caplan has a very specific sound. That being said, I don't think I could ever put my finger on exactly what that sound is.
It's rugged and raspy and growling. He's extremely poetic, charismatic and passionate, boy is he passionate. His new album, Birds with Broken Wings, proves all of the above.
Read more here...

Jont
Have you ever fallen in love? If so, you're familiar with the feeling of butterflies in your stomach and goosebumps on your arms. You're probably also no stranger to the feeling of bliss and contentment, as if everything is right in the world. These sensations are similar to those that you get when watching Jont, singer-songwriter from the UK, perform.
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Angeline
Have you ever put a song on after a tough day at work that caused you to immediately calm down, brush away the weight of the day and completely melt into the music? That's exactly the experience I had when I turned on Angeline's Soundcloud. Listening to her soothing and sultry voice is like a deep-tissue massage for your ears. She pampers you with whimsical melodies and her soft, flawless voice.
Read more here...

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