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Mario's flavor of Chip Wave music takes me back to my childhood on one hand, and takes me on a whole new adventure on the other. Mario has this strange ability to cram a ton of content and excitement into a 16-bit sound that really helps you remember and appreciate 8-bit graphics. The different flavors he adds to his music are always fun, there's a little bit of an Asian tone, a little bit of a pirate adventure, dramatic passages that build tension. I vividly remember Nintendo and if Mario had written the music for most of my games, I may have played them more. Mario takes the chip wave genre to a whole new stratosphere and I'm always looking forward to his next release. Synthetic Empathy has proven to be one of my favorites and manages to find its way into most of my personal playlists.

Only the Host delivers his songs message with conviction, wrapped beautifully in a timelessly catchy and signature blend of grunge, rock and alternative rock tones. The lyrics to each song have a depth to them that is not often found in modern music. Each one his songs delivers a message, as opposed to empty words that rhyme. He's a true artist. If you're looking for a place in his catalog to start, my personal favorite is "The Desert's Song." I love the melody and connect with the lyrics, which I find to be deeply affirming. When I first heard this song, I was not in a good place, and something about it helped me find my center and refocus. I find the same to be true about much of his catalog. So if you're looking for a place to start listening, you have my recommendation, but don't stop there. There's a lot of good medicine to explore.

Broken Nomads produces largely electronic music, but unlike so much of what you hear in that genre, the music is packed with emotion. Broken Nomads speaks through electronic instrumentation in a way that is still able to connect and speak to your soul with such a depth that you may as well be floating in the deepest part of the ocean. Their brilliant approach to the electronic genre is unique and powerful. Personally, I highly recommend their song Nevermore, though you can start anywhere in their catalog and you'll not be disappointed.

Tight, Clean, and Captivating production. WZRD isn't afraid to mix elements, and weave different genres into his music. I've heard this man's beats with a variety of different featured artists, and he never fails to produce EPIC quality music that fits the artist. It's the WZRD.

It has been difficult to describe in words the feelings that come to me when I hear the music of Mario Marino. That's mostly because the socials don't allow enough characters. I often use the word 'triumphant' as many others do. But read on, if you will, and I will be able, for the first time, to expound upon what I mean by 'triumphant'. I was first introduced to Mario's music through his 2023 album, 16 Bit Retro Fix. Now, I grew up with the Super Nintendo and games of that era and had a deep connection with the music that emanated from my television as I played, so I figured that I needed to give this album a good listen. So I did and found that Mario had indeed captured the style of the era's game music in such a manner that it was both new and fresh and yet immediately familiar. The progressions and melodies were all stories within themselves - no words were necessary to convey the emotional center of each composition. It spoke to me without words. Since then, I've come to enjoy Mario's synth-based compositions. Often couched in sci-fi themes, these songs are no less emotive and narrative than any lyrical music. Just look at the song title, start the music and close your eyes. You will be transported to strange worlds, exciting situations and interesting characters -all without words. Thanks to Mario, I've battled the hive mind along with an errant sentient cyborg. I've flown covertly in attack craft through darkened skies. I've traveled into the depths of the cosmos and felt the universe around me become old, cold and estranged. Heck, I've even gambled against the big rollers with the stakes higher than I could have imagined. This all sounds fanciful, and until you've experienced this music, you'll never understand. But once you do, you'll know exactly what I mean. The bass is deep, the synth leads soar and swirl, and the musical choices in every piece are perfectly complimentary to the whole. What incredible talent! And a great guy to boot: Mario always has a friendly and kind word for those around him. Talent and kindness - those are two things that don't always walk hand-in-hand, but with Mario you get a whole package of triumph. Go be triumphant yourself and give Mario's music a listen.

I was first introduced to the music of TruckDog and the Go People with the album, Smile Smile Smile. I caught "Slow Valley Punk" and loved it. I had to get over to the streamers to hear more.

From the opening title track, I was thoroughly hooked on TruckDog's inimitable style featuring double-tracked vocals, guitar riffs and basslines that hook you, restrained synth work that compliments each song without taking over, and drum work that inspires. The songwriting really grabbed me more than anything: the chord progression and vocal melody on "Sunshine" was an immediate standout, as were the lyrics to "Electron Microscope". I immediately related to the sentiments expressed in "Fear of Success" and found the whole album to be a very uplifting and positive experience. Indeed, this music made me smile, then smile some more; a feel-good album from start to finish. I've been a fan since that first listen.

Since that introduction, TruckDog has continued to roll out new material at a staggering pace and I look forward to every release. Great music, that's the name of the game, and TruckDog is winning! As a bonus, he's also a wonderful artist with lots of great paintings to his credit (which should be future album covers if you ask me!).

Lastly, but certainly not least, I have discovered that the man behind TruckDog and the Go People, Chris, is one the kindest individuals I have encountered on music socials. An unwavering supporter of indie musicians and their art, he has inspired me on a personal level to be a better supporter. Full of positivity and hilarious puns, this is a muso worth following, worth listening to, and worth supporting with your time and money. Go find Smile, Smile, Smile for yourself and discover this incredible talent.

Tim Woodruff's work has so much depth and introspection. He moves between genres with ease and takes you on a musical journey with every listen. You will find yourself on a high-speed synth chase on his track "On the Run”, in a wintery landscape coming through gorgeous piano and strings in "At Winter's End” and rocking along to beautiful vocals and guitar on "Coming Back To You". This only scratches the surface. Everything Tim Woodruff's catalog will leave you in a better place after hearing it. Tim is a positive force within the Indie Music Community, and his future sounds amazingly bright!

Exquisitely crafted down to the nano second, Masterfully composed from Bass to Treble, and sound textures that have been molded like clay into the most delicate of arrangements - This is Broken Nomads. With music that makes the perfect backdrop to the Universe, all of their tunes always hit so perfectly and so beautifully. Meditative, Ambient, Surreal and Ethereal. Love every second of it!

If you're one of the disco chickens and you have a track that gets tagged as crispy on the Indie Music Hunt, well... your wardrobe isn't complete without a Certified Crispy shirt. Even if you haven't had a track certified as crispy, you can still bathe in the warm glow of recognition by wearing one of these shirts. (In that case you WOULD be a pretender, but you could think of it as role-playing.) In any case, be the first on your cell block to get a Certified Crispy shirt. Then you can explain to the ignorant masses what it means to be a disco chicken, to be crispy, to win a Golden Funkbeard, and... Oh never mind. Just get yourself a freakin' shirt.

Kian Dray doesn't leave any space in his mixes. Every part of the mix is in your face and everywhere else at the same time. You'd think that might mean less technical writing, but not in this case. The drums, the guitar, the composition. It's all out of this world and on point. Absolute face melter!

Every time I hear a song by Mario I'm brought back to the most influential music of my life. The endless hours of killer 8 and 16 bit music that was the soundtrack of my life before I ever picked up a guitar. Mario doesn't sound like any game I've heard, it's that his music captures a feeling I used to get. It's often feels like my life is part of the story when Mario's music comes on. Certified Crispy!

Musical journeys which take you on twists and turns. Varying soundscapes and textures which tickle the tympanic membranes while gratifying the grey matter. Where you start is not where you will finish, and that's what i love about De Le Greed's music - it is a unique genre that easily fits into many genres, but doesn't stay in one particular path. De Le Greed's world has no lines, and it amazes me all the time!