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Spotlight - Veln

From the rugged shores of Galway, Ireland, Veln crafts a dynamic blend of black and death metal, weaving aggressive riffs with melancholic undertones in a self-titled debut that showcases a decade-long musical evolution and a passion for creating music that serves as both artistic expression and personal escape.

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Spotlight - tttc

Meet tttc, the ambitious artist from Ho Chi Minh City who's making waves with his eclectic music style and prolific output, aiming for fame through his unique blend of ambient and improvised tracks.

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Spotlight - Sang Lain UK

Discover Sang Lian Uk, a passionate musician from Southport, Indiana, whose journey from singing as a toddler to crafting introspective "coming of age" albums reflects his evolution as an artist and person.

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Spotlight - Pandorama

Meet Pandorama, a Belgian indie-electronic duo with decades of experience, whose latest release "Latency" showcases their eclectic style and collaborative spirit.

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Spotlight - Bobby Wallisch

Meet Bobby Wallisch Jr., a Vienna-based artist blending Progressive Rock with ancient philosophy, aiming to bring back the vibrant colors of the past through his music.

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Spotlight - Atomic Fruit

Discover Atomic Fruit, a Berlin-based art rock band pushing the boundaries of sound with their unconventional compositions and wall-of-sound performances.

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Spotlight - Kekal

Discover Kekal, an Indonesian avant-garde metal/rock band with a 27-year legacy, pushing musical boundaries and embracing DIY ethics in their unique, genre-defying sound.

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Spotlight - The Crabs

Meet Commander Crab of The Crabs U.K., a punk rock band born from boredom in 1990s Sheffield, now reviving their raw, B-movie-inspired sound through DIY remixes and restorations.

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Spotlight - Through Mists

Discover Through Mists, a Montreal-based blackened progressive death metal project, blending avant-garde elements with personal themes in their latest release "Branches".

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Spotlight - Immortal Ebt

Meet Immortal Ebt, a multi-media artist blending experimental music with personal experiences, creating a unique sound inspired by MF DOOM, Gorillaz, and classical music.

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Spotlight - Jean RN

Meet Jean RN, a Suffolk-based artist blending noisy glitch-pop with emotional depth, crafting chaotic yet humorous tracks inspired by a lifelong passion for music.