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SONG OF THE DAY: LYDIA – “COFFEE DRIPS”

Initially acquiring their cult following in the emo-acoustic circuit, Lydia has since adjusted to a still-nostalgic-but-slightly-less-melancholic indie rock sound. The Phoenix, Arizona natives' newest album Run Wild, released a week ago, contains this…

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SONG OF THE DAY: ZELLA – “COMPASS (LOUIS CHILD REMIX)”

Louis Child has a knack for churning out future bass remixes. This track may be one of the best from the Chicago-based producer. The original Zella vocals blend seamlessly with…

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SONG OF THE DAY: JAKE BUGG – “TWO FINGERS”

This isn’t a new song (it came out in 2012) but it’s new to me and, I think, one of Jake Bugg’s best tunes. Bugg perfectly captures nostalgia for youth…

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SONG OF THE DAY: THE SIDEKICKS – “GRACE”

The Sidekicks, an alternative rock band from Ohio, are super cool. "Awkward Breeds" came out in 2012, and they got a lot of attention as a result. This is my…

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SONG OF THE DAY: CONNAN MOCKASIN- “I’M THE MAN, THAT WILL FIND YOU”

Don't be fooled by the album's vaguely unsettling cover photo featuring the New Zealand artist and his pencil mustache. Connan Mockasin's sound is worth a listen: psychedelic, strange, and perfect…

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SONG OF THE DAY: THE RAILSPLITTERS – “YOU”

If you're not a bluegrass/newgrass junkie yet, it's entirely possible that The Railsplitters' new album could convert you. And if you already happen to be a fan of bands like the…

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SONG OF THE DAY: DR. DRE – “THE NEXT EPISODE (FEAT. SNOOP DOGG, KURUPT, AND NATE DOGG)”

Anyone else remember this? One of the most quintessential Dr. Dre tracks from an iconic Dr. Dre album, "The Next Episode" has it all- West Coast flow, West Coast aesthetic,…

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SONG OF THE DAY: COURTNEY BARNETT -“NOBODY CARES IF YOU DON’T GO TO THE PARTY”

Courtney Barnett's garage rock-infused folk-pop sound combined with her conversational, deadpan delivery of lyric makes for an interesting listen. This song is for that night you debated going to Classy…

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SONG OF THE DAY: IBEYI – “EXHIBIT DIAZ”

Latin musical influences, piano riffs, and electro-afro drum beats make this eclectic song incredibly infectious, perfect for when you're brushing your teeth and/or attempting to wake yourself up in the morning. Ibeyi…

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DJ PLAYLIST SEP7-SEP14

The 2nd installment of the SOCC's weekly DJ playlist. This week we have tunes from student band Drunk Uncle as well as more mainstream hits from the likes of Jamie…

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