Best Lorenzo Raffa Podcasts (2024)

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POM 9/22 No. 2: Smizz 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

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POM 9/22 No. 2: Smizz Born and raised in New Hampshire, Smizz grew up with a mother who loved soul and folk. His father was into older music such as Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. An avid vinyl collector, his dad eventually handed down the records to Smizz. Smizz’s older siblings introduced him to hip hop artists such as Nas and Jay-Z. As an early t…

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POM 9/22 No. 1: Nicole LePera returns 29:32

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POM 9/22 Nicole LePera returns I'm a singer/songwriter living in the beautiful state of Maine. After all these years, I finally found my home — and her transcendent beauty and power never fails to inspire and nurture me. Music has always been a central part of my life — my mother said I sang before I spoke. Most of what I write is pure improvisatio…

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POM 8/22 No. 2: Jen Ayers 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

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POM 8/22 No. 2: Jen Ayers Jen Ayers is a vocal dynamo with a throat of gold, pianist, songwriter and recording artist. She’s performed thousands of shows nationwide, fronting Seattle-based band Honey Tongue and shared bills with the likes of Jack Johnson, Tom Petty and Bill Frisell. Her powerhouse vocals and electric stage performances have earned …

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POM 8/22 No. 1 : Reesa Wood 24:13

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POM 8/22 No. 1: Reesa Wood Reesa Wood has been making music in Portland, Maine since 2016, when she learned to embody rage, desire and confrontation fronting the metal edged Cadaverette, and developed confidence in her songwriting and guitar abilities in the heavy shoegaze tinged Burr. She has been performing her unique twangy ballads under the nam…

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POM 7/22 No. 2: Dave Bullard returns 35:06

2y ago35:06

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POM 7/22 No. 2: Dave Bullard returns Dave Bullard... Singer songwriter performer from California on Spotify iTunes, apple music tours once or twice a year COAST TO COAST davebullardguitar on Instagram and tiktoc Dave Bullard on Facebook Amazing You.S.A. book on Amazon Kindle. New albums online: SILOUETTE, Amazing You.S.A., & LOST HORIZON BLUES…

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POM 7/22 No.1: Spook Handy (from 7/21, the final POMotR broadcast) 59:30

2y ago59:30

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POM 7/22 No.1: Spook Handy (from 7/21, the final POMotR broadcast) A year ago this month Podcast Open Mic on the Radio had its final broadcast. But my last guest was a goodie and needs to be reheard.: Spook Handy, the only guest I have found via Portland Hour Exchange... Spook Handy performed alongside Pete Seeger at festivals and concerts more tha…

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POM 6/22 No. 2 April Keez 27:55

2y ago27:55

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POM 6/22 No. 2 April Keez April Keez is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and music educator. April's YouTube channel, April Keez, has over 8,000 subscribers and is ranked among Feedspot's Top 5 Songwriting Channels to Follow in 2022. Her goal is to push the world of songwriting further by giving people access to great information, new id…

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POM 5/22 No.2: ”Chaos Creator” Artimus Wolz 50:43

2y ago50:43

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POM 5/22 No.2: "Chaos Creator" Artimus Wolz Artimus Wolz is a musician and social media influencer. He went viral on TikTok with his original song, Incompedance[1]. After a successful KickStarter campaign[2], he began work on his comedy album Chaos that is slated to publish in 2022.By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM 6/22 No. 1: Bill Stamey 58:41

2y ago58:41

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POM 6/22 No. 1: Bill Stamey I was born, and grew up, in Memphis, learned the basics of reading music at a young age, and got my first guitar at around age 5. Self-taught for the most part, I took lessons from a few key figures: Bob Salley (a university instructor) at age 14, Shawn Lane (a musical phenom) at age 18, was a University of Memphis music…

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POM 05/22 No.1: Jim Baumer ME returns 54:06

2y ago54:06

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POM 05/22 No.1: Jim Baumer ME returns Biddeford-based indie rocker Jim Baumer has released a diverse pastiche of songs on the provocatively titled Living in Some Strange Days. The songs emanate from a space of darkness and deep pain and his music hearkens back to a period of time he calls indie’s “halcyon days,” in the early-to-mid-90s. Music has b…

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POM 4/22 No. 1 Radio Open Mic Dec. 2008 Pt. 1 59:36

2y ago59:36

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Live on WMPG, featuring: Jamie Frick, Lindsey Montana, Jeffrey Knox, The Orchards, James Paul Gosslin, Rick Colella, and Christian Cuff & Amanda GervaisBy Lorenzo Raffa

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POM 03-22 No. 2: Odds & Sods 26:16

2y ago26:16

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Stuff from my flash drive that I hope will entertain you.By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM 3/22 No.1 Emelia Dahlin Live at Make Music Portland 2021 & new single 44:03

2y ago44:03

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Wielding a voice that defies the size of her body and strong storytelling sensibilities, Emilia Dahlin has carved out her name as a unique songstress. She weaves mesmerizing tales (complete with Greek myths, robotic messiahs, epic floods, and tax evaders) with raw, rootsy folk and dynamic jazz vocals. Her well-crafted songs sound as if they've been…

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POM 2/22 No. 2 Storyteller Chris Newcomb 20:20

2y ago20:20

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Chris Newcomb has performed on stages from Kittery to Holton; Penobscot Theatre to Mad Horse. He’s appeared in numerous independent movies, commercials, podcasts, music videos, and in his younger days he wrote commercials and DJ’d at two radio stations in Auburn, ME. More than anything, he loves telling his own stories. "Think You Might Be Wrong" O…

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POM 2/22 No. 1: The Best of 2021 23:54

2y ago23:54

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The best of Podcast Open Mic on the Radio broadcasts on WMPG!By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM 1/22 No.2 Dano 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

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Dano’s music infuses modern folk, post rock, and groove oriented rhythms with poetic lyrics creating a unique brand of conscious music that uplifts and inspires. Born and raised in the Buffalo suburb of Tonawanda, Dano’s role models were The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, David Bowie, Simon and Garfunkel. As a youth during 70’s, Dano began leading…

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POM 1/22 No.1: Alejandra O’Leary 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

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Alejandra O’Leary was born to a Colombian mother and Irish father in Portland, Maine. Having a different sounding name and being a woman of color both challenged and shaped her as she grew up listening to crashing ocean waves and Beatles records. Specifically, growing up in Portland instilled feelings of being both a native and an outsider. “I’ve a…

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POM12/21 No.2: Jason Lambert + A Christmas Bonus! 43:20

2+ y ago43:20

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Jason Lambert has been playing music for more than a quarter century. It started out as solo acoustic ballads, with some rock n' roll mixed in, and has eventually evolved into other musical outlets, including 80s influenced synth pop, and old school hip-hop. All the while, he has continued to write heartbreak ballads on the acoustic guitar. Lambert…

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POM 12/21 No. 1: Erin Zeli 25:02

2+ y ago25:02

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Erin is a Portland resident who plays the keyboard and wants to connect with other musicians to create some fun new music. She uses her YouTube channel and playlists to help her loop her original music and add depth to her sound. Currently her music interests include playing Blues, Grateful Dead, English Country Dance music, and creating unusual pi…

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POM 11/21 No. 2 JimBaumerMe plus new Plague Dad 40:01

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Based in Biddeford, ME, JimBaumerMe operates as the performance unit of singer/songwriter, Jim Baumer. Baumer’s music originates from a space occupied by tragedy. In January 2017, Baumer’s only son—an award-winning poet and well-known environmental activist—was killed on a cross-country walk. A year later, Baumer picked up the acoustic guitar he’d …

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POM 11/21 No. 1: Brantah 30:09

2+ y ago30:09

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Brantah strives to make visceral, pure, raw music that straddles the line between progressive rock and singer/songwriter. Delivering a ride that expands from light sonic textures to aggressive rhythmic energy; performs as both solo and band. Always intuitive, listeners can expect improvisation and a jam mentality over catchy, unpredictable, origina…

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POM 10-21 No. 2: Gilch 26:34

2+ y ago26:34

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Think Megadeth meets Joe Satriani! Adam Gilchrest (Gilch) is an American rock n roll/metal guitar player who's newest song Conquering Covid-19 is the anthem for overcoming the coronavirus pandemic! It's now for sale as part of a full CD! E-mail at adamgilchrest@gmail.com for a copy. New song Aftermath of the Pandemic coming out later this year. Jef…

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POM 10/21 No. 1 Plague Dad (Live in the Old Port) 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

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Plague Dad is a high-energy acoustic duo out of Portland, Maine. Frank Gallagher (vocals, 6- and 12-string guitars, mandolin and banjo) and Miguel Sanchez (vocals, bongo, spoons, stomp box and what have you) have honed their sound busking for hours around Portland and playing parties and club dates throughout Maine. They’ve become skilled at not ju…

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POM 09/21 No. 2: Heart Shaped Rock 45:27

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Heart Shaped Rock is Rock Shaped with Heart! We are: Sheridan: vox/Bret Mills: Guitar, b vox/Replica A: Guitar/Eric Eaves: Bass, b vox/Dave Bloom: Drums All veterans of the Maine/Portland Music scene currently working on our 8th body of music. You can find us on most social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bandcamp, Spotify a…

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POM 09-21 NO. 1: Nick Haynes 54:29

2+ y ago54:29

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From Nick himself: Colorado born and bred, I grew up in Golden under the auspices of the Coors Brewery before moving to Boulder where I spent the majority of my time studying, playing music, and eating burritos. I studied Neuroscience as an undergraduate and ultimately went on to receive a PhD in the field (also at CU). These science skills have en…

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POM 08/21 N0. 2: Frank Pennisi and Peggy Mead 44:30

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Frank and Peggy went to high school together in Ann Arbor, Michigan growing up in the turbulent 60’s. Out of high school a they and large group of their friends would gather nightly for a song swap. In the early 1970’s they started writing original songs influenced by Moody Blues, Harry Chaplin, Tim Buckley, Gordon Lightfoot and other folkies. They…

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POM 08/21 No.1: Wildcat O'Halloran 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

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The Wildcat O'Halloran Band has been thrilling audiences in Western Massachusetts for over thirty years, and is currently promoting its 16th album “You Can't Fall Off the Floor"... building on the success of the previous: "Deck of Cards" " NYC Chill", "Hot Pulldown", "Midnight Service Call","Party Up In Heaven", and “Drinkin' With the Harp Girls” e…

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POM 2.0 July 2021: Zeke and the Endorphins 47:50

3y ago47:50

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Zeke L’Vek started the phenom rock band called Zeke and the Endorphins back in early 2001, drawing from the pool of incredibly talented local and national musicians he’s played with over the years, to record and perform original music. All of the players are exceptionally creative, have great listening skills, and a deep love of music! While the fo…

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POM94 From Listen Up!: Captain Boss Dog "Rock and Roll Doughnut Shop" 20:46

3y ago20:46

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Listen Up! Music is a Portland, ME-based nonprofit that supports musicians with intellectual uniqueness in writing, arranging, recording, and performing their music. We are affiliated with Composition Studio, The Art Department, Publication Studio, and Creative Trails, and collaborate with other organizations and musicians to make our music heard.F…

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POM93 Matt Wibby "Let There Be Hope" 16:47

4y ago16:47

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By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM92 Joel Carpenter Poems from the upcoming book "The Drunk Has Shot the Pilot and He's Flying Us Into the Ocean" 12:18

4y ago12:18

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By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM91. David Rankin Johnson Excerpt from the novel "In the Eyes of the Moose" 9:54

4y ago9:54

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David Johnson lives on the coast of Maine in a home he bought he built and powered by harnessing the sun. His low overhead allows him to travel in the winter, at times enjoying local music, dance, and food with people from all over the world who laugh with joy and listen with open hearts. He has volunteered teaching carpentry to children in Guatema…

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POM90 Kevin Tacka "Medley" 15:37

4y ago15:37

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Kevin Tacka = Visual Artist, Musician, Theatrical Performer/Producer, Building Trade Artisan, Educator. Kevin Tacka has been located on/near Congress Square Portland since 1994. Specializing in Fresco Murals, Fountains, Painting, Art Restoration, Plaster - Paint -Cement Surfaces, Song/Story Producing, and Campfire Cowboy Appearances. Appearances th…

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POM89 Hannah Harleen "Songbird" 24:20

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By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM88 Deline "For Life" (explicit) 9:15

4y ago9:15

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First person! I’m a 19 year old artist who’s used music as a way to express myself. I’ve been performing for about 6 years. I’ve been through a lot in my life , but I’ve overcome so much with the help of writing and recording music. I hope to help people see that they can overcome anything.By Lorenzo Raffa

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POM87 FBb "That's the Way I Play" 9:08

4+ y ago9:08

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FBb has been playing together for about four years. The original members were James Fletcher on bass guitar and Nathan Fletcher on lead guitar and lead singing. Hayden Bachman (drums) joined the band in the September of 2017. Now, the band features other people like Annabelle Brooks on piano, Emma Moreau on alto saxophone, and Cooper Swartzentruber…

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POM86 Madelyn Perry "Fantasy"/"Hear Me" (w/The Wanderers) 13:39

4+ y ago13:39

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Another first person bio! Hey guys! My name is Madelyn Perry and I am a sophomore at USM. I want to go to school for recording arts and be in the music producing industry. I’ve been songwriting since I was around 15 but I’ve been playing music since I was 10. I went to Maine Academy of Modern Music for two years and preformed all around Portland. I…

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POM85 Carole Wise "Long Way Home" 12:29

4+ y ago12:29

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No stranger to the stage, Carole Wise has been composing and performing for over 50 years. Carole began playing guitar at age eight and began a professional path by age 17, performing in local clubs and restaurants in her hometown of Lewiston/Auburn! Her musical journey would eventually trek across the country, spanning many genres and opportunitie…

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POM84: Sikko ft. FuegoBlaze "Kingdom"/ FuegoBlaze ft. Dimitri King "Walkin Thru Dese Roads" 20:05

4+ y ago20:05

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Rwanda-born, US Artist Sikko, is known for his unique melodic sound of today's Hip Hop-R&B music. Sikko embodies the free spirt of hip hop while staying true to his traditional roots. The polyglot R&B rapper uses his creatively in merging different accents to create astonishing melodies. At the young age of 9, Sikko wrote his first song inspired by…

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POM83 . Chris Kemp White . "(They Can't) Undo This Love" 16:42

4+ y ago16:42

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Maine-born and raised singer-songwriter Chris Kemp White has been making music in and around Portland for more than twenty years. After performing almost exclusively with bands––HausCats, An Overnight Low, Andy Happel, Hotel Arrival and The Frotus Caper, to name a few––he is currently writing, arranging and recording solo material. Drawing from cla…

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POM82: Ed Kern "Think Twice" 12:03

4+ y ago12:03

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Ed tells his story: I was born 1956 in Portland Maine. I have 4 older sisters who had a big love of music. They played it loud! I grew up dreaming and playing air guitar until early 70s when friends had a band and no one would sing I was just a spectator; I don’t know how it happened, I started singing,then learned to play some to practice singing.…

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POM81: Kelcie Caldwell. "Downeast Christmas" 7:03

4+ y ago7:03

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A long time resident of Maine, and current resident of Portland. Kelcie has played guitar/music for 19 years, since age 12. Since then has picked up several instruments which are featured in most of his recordings including banjo, mandolin, washboard, double bass, dobro, and ukulele. Kelcie was in various bands such as Cold Shower, The Loconuts!, T…

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POM80: David J. Shaffer. "Americana Divide" 11:05

4+ y ago11:05

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A short bio from David himself: I am a 58 year old singer/songwriter/actor and father of 4 wonderful kids. A lifelong musician, I play guitar, keyboards, bass and sing. As a songwriter I had several of my songs recorded for an album titled "Unfinished Business", which was in limited release. In 2014 I wrote and recorded a jingle for the Saco water-…

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003: Martin Ikin, Chris Lorenzo, Camelphat, Meduza, Guz, AJ Tracey 31:18

4+ y ago31:18

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House, Tech House & Bass Music in the mix with James Hype. Tracklist: James Hype - Sweet Dreams VIP Meduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys - Lose Control Chris Lorenzo, Dances With White Girls - Here Kitty Martin Ikin - Hooked Groove Armada - Superstylin’ - Acapella Guz - Without You ft. Hannah Jane Lewis DJ Regard - Ride It - Acapella JRJ - Freak Camelphat …

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POM79 Smokemaster 420 "Dispatch1" 20:28

4+ y ago20:28

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Smokemaster 420 is what happens when experimental musicians get bored at work. Smokemaster 420 is what happens when listening to music on Youtube gets boring.Smokemaster 420 is what happens when you combine a love of musique concrete and plunderphonics with a soft spot for toilet humor.Smokemaster 420 is what we'd be doing anyway, but for your ears…

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POM78 Rebecca Kerwick "Breadcrumbs" 12:54

4+ y ago12:54

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Rebecca Kerwick is a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Portland, ME. Rebecca has performed her original music in cafes, bars, backyards, and other intimate spaces across the Northeast since 2018. Her upcoming debut album explores themes of interiority, desire, and loss. In performing the relationship between …

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POM77 Mehuman "Ladybird" (+ "And So") 14:58

4+ y ago14:58

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Mehuman "May-mon" : An East Coast native singer/songwriter/guitarist cut her teeth on old time gospel spirituals, straight ahead jazz, country blues, and classic rock and roll. Recently independent and re-connecting to her fanbase as a self distributed artist, the former Arista Records recording artist, Mehuman established herself in the Detroit, M…

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POM76 Rick Adam "What Money Won't Buy" 30:52

4+ y ago30:52

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RICK ADAM has been performing, teaching, and inspiring people of all ages for over 20 years. He has combined his extensive theatrical and musical experience and training with his own life experience to create original theatrical performances that both educate and entertain. Adam has toured widely, from elementary schools to colleges to maximum-secu…

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POM75 Thems That Wait "Nova" 19:06

4+ y ago19:06

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Maine Metal/Stoner Rock band Thems That Wait was formed when longtime friends and songwriting partners Craig Garland and Mat Patterson met Texan Branden Clements through a Craigslist ad in early 2017. The band’s sound has been compared to Black Sabbath, Clutch and Kyuss. Thems That Wait prides itself on being a solid live rock band that sounds as f…

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POM74: Lovelore "Notice Me" 20:12

4+ y ago20:12

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Hi, I go by the name Lovelore. You can find my music here: https://soundcloud.com/lovelore I am an artist with my hands in a few things: producing, singing, rapping, piano, videography, and more. I don't like to stick to one particular genre or style of music and I allow myself to be open-minded while creating. When recording or writing music I try…

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