“Thunder” by The Ross Sea Party

The Ross Sea Party are pleased to announce the release of “Thunder,” the LA-based indie quintet’s brand-new single produced by Raymond Richards (Local Natives). “Thunder” unleashes The Ross Sea Party’s debut music video.

To view the “Thunder” music video, please visit the band’s YouTube channel.

The Ross Sea Party have released “Thunder” in anticipation of their upcoming full-length album to be tracked in April.

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“Thunder” by The Ross Sea Party

Images courtesy of songwriter Mark Tillman

“Dear Sweetheart” by Sweet Hearts

Priscilla Ahn has embarked upon her first side project ever, Sweet Hearts. She has teamed up with a good friend Charlie Wadhams, and together they wrote a handful of love song duets.

They are giving away their debut self-titled EP for free! Priscilla would like us to share it with our friends, loved ones, people we can’t stand, people we don’t know very well, our friend who’s birthday we forgot…share it, burn it, rip it, blog it. Valentine’s Day is coming up… what better gift to give than the gift of song?

Download here at www.ohsweethearts.com.

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“Dear Sweetheart” by Sweet Hearts

Image courtesy of a-Tunes News

“Streets” by Rooftop Runners

Hailing from Berlin, Germany, Rooftop Runners (RTR) offer an alternative/powerpop/trip-pop style. Their EP, We Are Here, will be released on April 3, 2012.

RTR are Canadian singer-songwriter brother duo Benedikt and Tobias MacIsaac. With a growing local fan base and the beginning of a European Tour, “RTR has arrived and they are here to stay.” Keep an eye out for the full length debut album also due in 2012.

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“Streets” by Rooftop Runners

View the music video for “Streets” on rooftoprunnersmusic YouTube channel.

“A seething concoction of trippy electro beats and spine-shattering bass lines is equalized by soulful falsetto vocals and folksy, dissonant guitars, making for a sobering but enjoyable listen.” ~ Independent Music Promotions

Image courtesy of James Moore of Independent Music Promotions

“The Cave” cover by Courrier

Please have a listen to a cover of Mumford & Son’s “The Cave” by Courrier. The band also filmed a video for the song while on tour with Parachute and Kate Voegele last fall. Watch the video here.

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“The Cave” cover by Courrier

Image courtesy of Courrier’s FanBridge mailing list

Also, check out their debut album, A Violent Flame.