"only wanna dance" with almost monday on a monday
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"only wanna dance" with almost monday on a monday

Taking the stage, almost monday kicked off their set with “Broken People” from their 2020 EP. The energy was through the roof as the band cycled through their hits. Included in the setlist was “Parking Lot View”, “This is Growing Up”, “Sun Keeps On Shining”, and more. A cover of the iconic “What I Like About You” was also thrown in.

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boygenius is Back!
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boygenius is Back!

Boygenius is back! After taking the world by storm with their self-titled EP back in 2018, the supergroup composed of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus is back with their upcoming debut LP called the record set to release on March 31.

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Kid Sistr @ Mercury Lounge
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Kid Sistr @ Mercury Lounge

Founded in college, the all-female trio consists of Sabel on guitar, Sara Keden on bass, and Rebecca Webster on drums. Their sound is a fusion of bubblegum pop, 2000s alt-rock, and 1980s new wave. Kid Sistr's name and debut single "Little Sister Song" came from the fact that all members are the oldest in their all-sister families.

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Daniel Seavey Wants to “Runaway”
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Daniel Seavey Wants to “Runaway”

Coming out of a boyband, we’re seeing the growth of the 23-year-old singer. Over a synth-pop instrumental, Seavey expresses his desire to run away with his partner. The electric sound is a new side to the cello-playing musician, but it’s not unwelcome.

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Wallice Opens Up with “Japan”
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Wallice Opens Up with “Japan”

The introspective song veers away from the previously grunge and alt-rock-styled tracks of the singer-songwriter as Wallice takes a gentler approach with “Japan". An acoustic guitar lays the track's foundation and strings slowly add to the mix. Combined with soft vocals and touching lyrics, Wallice creates a beautiful stunning song that tugs at your heartstrings.

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"SH!TSHOW' Is The New Release From NERIAH
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"SH!TSHOW' Is The New Release From NERIAH

Creating an almost vocoder effect, NERIAH multiplies her vocals in the chorus as she sings “baby you're a shit show, and I'm in the front row.” With all of the shitshow's failings, NERIAH establishes that she's “not one of your bitches”. The chorus inspires a cathartic release for anyone who's ever dated a shitshow.

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Chelsea Cutler Returns With “Men On The Moon”
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Chelsea Cutler Returns With “Men On The Moon”

“We put men on the moon, but I can't figure out what is missin'. And in every room, you're right in front of me. We find pictures in stars, but they're thousands of miles away, oh”. Exploring the difficulties of human connection, Cutler points out the irony of investing in space exploration to try and learn a tiny bit more about the universe, but we are unwilling to invest energy into understanding the people who are right in front of us.

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Ethan Bortnick is on Fire with “arsonists”
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Ethan Bortnick is on Fire with “arsonists”

Producer and pianist Ethan Bortnick recently released his new track “arsonists”. The haunting track tells of unrequited love and heartbreak.

Soft piano and haunting vocals start the song and we know the relationship is doomed from the beginning as Bortnick sings “something about you already hurts / already know that we will crash and burn”.

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Lexi Jayde Releases “what’s the matter with you”
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Lexi Jayde Releases “what’s the matter with you”

Cowritten and produced by FINNEAS, the track is upbeat while maintaining an air of vulnerability. Reflective and brooding, Jayde sings about being afraid to fall in love again. Despite the subject being “such a gentleman”, Jayde defends her unwillingness to fall by singing “I told you I don’t have the time to fall in love again”.

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