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Holy Ghost Tent Revival.

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September 17, 2012 – The band's songs capture a diverse mix of '70s rock, contemporary indie rock and New Orleans jazz. WXPN

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Chicago's Save the Clocktower.

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September 10, 2012 – The Chicago indie-rock band's pop melodies are inspired by '70s dance music on Through the Glass. WXPN

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Jordan Hull.

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September 3, 2012 – The 23-year-old folk-pop singer-songwriter draws inspiration from great troubadours of yesteryear.

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Matthew E. White.

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August 27, 2012 – The old soul's minimal but eclectic psych-symphonic sounds stand out on his debut album, Big Inner. WXPN

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Carrousel.

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August 20, 2012 – Download two tracks from the Tallahassee dream-pop band's debut album, 27 rue de mi'chelle. WXPN

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La Santa Cecilia.

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August 6, 2012 – Hear the song from this L.A. sextet's debut album that earned the band a Latin Grammy nod. WXPN

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Allen Stone

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July 30, 2012 – The soulful singer from Washington State is building a big audience with his modern take on R&B. WXPN

Field Report.

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July 23, 2012 – Download two songs from Chris Porterfield, a former collaborator with both Bon Iver and Megafaun. WXPN

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Eme Alfonso.

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July 16, 2012 – Alfonso's compositions are built around her warm, moving vocals. Download an MP3 of "Para Mestizar." WXPN

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Family Band.

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July 9, 2012 – Meet a Brooklyn couple who describe their gently dark indie-pop sound as "heavy mellow." WXPN

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Japandroids.

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July 2, 2012 – Download this week's podcast and rock out to new songs from Celebration Rock. WXPN

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Megan Reilly.

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June 25, 2012 – Download a song from a singer-songwriter who takes country and pop music back to its roots. WXPN

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Broncho.

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June 11, 2012 – Download two new songs, which rip through the best elements of '70s punk and brash garage-rock. WXPN

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The Lost Brothers.

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June 4, 2012 – Download a new track from the duo who draw sonic influence from The Kinks and The Everly Brothers. WXPN

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Two Man Gentlemen Band.

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May 29, 2012 – Download a song from the Brooklyn duo, which makes music filled with absurd lyrics and retro flair. WXPN

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