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Ben Denny Mo’s Authentic And Melodic Sounds Shines Brightly On New EP, “The Norfkl Tapes”

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We recently had the incredible opportunity to check out the new EP, “The Norfkl Tapes “, from British, singer-songwriter , Ben Denny Mo . You can listen to “The Norfkl Tapes” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

 Ben’s journey has taken him from the Norfolk countryside to the island of Gozo, where the warmth of the Mediterranean seeps into his music. His sound blends acoustic folk, pop, and soul with a storyteller’s touch — often compared to Jonah Kagen, Dave Matthews Band, and John Martyn.

The Norfkl Tapes is an 8-track collection that captures the highs and lows of relationships, from the thrill of new love to the pain of letting go. The record was shaped by Ben’s experience with dyslexia, which first led him to songwriting as a way to express what words couldn’t.

The eight beautifully crafted songs on “The Norfkl Tapes, shine a deserving light on an artist in Ben Denny Mo, who has a one of a kind sound that simply can’t be ignored.

“The Norfkl Tapes, is the kind of EP, that you can press play and let it run all the way through without skipping a single song.

Thematically, The Norfkl Tapes traces the highs and lows of relationships—love found and lost, the thrill of new romance, and the wreckage of toxic connections. Songs like “In The Breakdown” and “You and I” wrestle with the pain of letting go, while “September”  celebrates fleeting love and tender memories, and “Lay Me Down” talks of falling in love, but having to let them go for the good of both of you. Others, like “Asylum”, widen the lens to the struggles of people Ben has observed around him, while the vibrant “Change My Eyes” and myth-inspired “Medusa” bring playful energy to the collection.

The record is shaped by my dyslexia,” Ben shares. “It was the reason I turned to music in the first place. At school, I wasn’t allowed into certain classes because they didn’t understand dyslexia or think I was smart enough. Picking up a guitar showed me that none of that mattered.” The title, The Norfkl Tapes, reflects this part of his story, offering a subtle nod to the misspellings that once defined his struggle, now reclaimed as a source of strength.

When not writing or performing, Ben works as a chef on Gozo, feeding the soul in more ways than one. His story is one of perseverance and self-belief: of turning obstacles into art, and of finding light, rhythm, and connection in the breakdowns.

You owe it to your music loving heart to get lost in the musical goodness of “The Norfkl Tapes” from Ben Denny Mo

Avery Lynch Sings From Her Heart , With New EP, “Glad We Met”

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We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new EP, “Glad We Met”, via RECORDS/Sony Music, from talented singer-songwriter, Avery Lynch. You can listen to “Glad We Met” Here

Avery Lynch, proves undoubtedly that she is a voice that you need to hear. “Glad We Met” is an extraordinary collection of music that you immediately need in your life.

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The 9-track EP includes previously released singles like “Rain,” “the boys who don’t know what they want,” “think about it,” “Dead to Me,” “Lasting Effects,” and “Sweetheart,” alongside a handful of new tracks. 

Glad We Met is a project rooted in vulnerability and reflection. Built on lush, melancholic piano arrangements and Avery’s soft, expressive vocals, the EP follows her journey through heartbreak, healing, self-discovery, and the courage to open her heart to love again. The EP also marks a major creative milestone for Avery. It’s the first record she’s ever co-produced, adding a new layer of intimacy and ownership to her sound.

The ‘Glad We Met’ EP is my favorite project I’ve ever made,” says Avery. “Each song follows the beginning of the love story I’ve been living for over five years now. Some songs are about heartbreak and moving on, and others are about falling in love again. It all comes together with the title track ‘I’m Glad We Met,’ which tells the story of meeting my significant other, where we’ve gone, and where we are now.”

Originally from Pennsylvania and now based in Los Angeles, Avery’s musical journey began when she first sat down at the piano at the age of seven. Those early compositions soon transformed into full songs, as she found her voice both vocally and lyrically. To this day, every song begins the same way: with Avery alone at her piano, crafting intimate demos that she later shapes with trusted collaborators.

Often described as a “happy girl filled with sad songs,” her music is a masterclass in storytelling, inspired by her life experiences and the world around her. With praise from tastemakers like Ones To Watch and EARMILK, and a rapidly growing fanbase that’s helped her surpass 130 million streams and 400K monthly Spotify listeners, Avery continues to showcase her gift for turning raw emotion into intimate, relatable, and quietly captivating songs.

To celebrate the release of Glad We Met, Avery will hit the road this fall for a run of West Coast tour dates. The tour kicks off November 14 in Portland and includes stops in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now.

“Glad We Met”, from Avery Lynch, is an absolute can’t miss.

Anaïs & The Hoops Will Make Your Music Loving Heart Extremely Happy With Glorious New EP, “Growing Pains”

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We recently had the delightful experience to check out the new EP, “Growing Pains”, from rising Brooklyn – based artist Anaïs & The Hoops. You can listen to “Growing Pains” Here

We here at The Whole Kameese… love music… We live it, breathe it with every fiber of our being. So when we hear something that moves us, we want to scream it from the rooftops and share it with the universe. This is definitely the case with the stunning new EP, “Growing Pains” from Anaïs & The Hoops.

We were immediately taken by the timeless and fresh vibe of Anaïs & The Hoops.

Anaïs & The Hoops is the project of Brooklyn-based, San Diego-raised singer and songwriter Anaïs Lund. She got her start performing in jazz clubs and restaurants before finding her own musical footing in 2019, when she began writing the songs that would shape her project, Anaïs & The Hoops. With her jazz-inflected vocals, sharp yet vulnerable lyrics, catchy pop melodies, and a captivating retro aesthetic,

On Growing Pains, Anaïs channels her signature fusion of indie-pop, jazz, and folk into a collection that’s nostalgic, playful, and brimming with authenticity.

The six-track EP has been three years in the making for Anaïs. Along the way, she brought in producer Ben Coleman, as well as her bandmates and fellow New York musicians, to give each tack its own collaborative imprint. That spirit of collaboration extended beyond the band, with her mother helping refine the lyrics of her first French-language song, “Passe le temps,” and a poem by her friend Alex Brady becoming part of “Cool.” “It’s been fun to cobble together,” she shares. “Basically, every song was touched by someone in or around the live band.”

Across Growing Pains, Anaïs explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and self-discovery. The songs capture the tension of growing up while still wanting to hold on to the kid you once were. “These songs were some of the first I wrote that truly felt like me,” Anaïs says. “Most of these songs came together after I moved from California to New York, at a time when I was figuring out who I wanted to be. That chapter of my life gave me the chance to embrace the traits and experiences that now define me as both an artist and a person.”

Every song on , “Growing Pains”, from Anaïs & The Hoops is a heartfelt gem that we absolutely cannot get enough of . However, the on song on the EP, that we absolutely are completely head over heels for is … “Stick to the Script”, we honestly can’t say enough about this flawless and melodic work of art … We are completely and utterly smitten.

You owe it to your music loving heart to check out the brilliant new EP, “Growing Pains” from Anaïs & The Hoops.

Die Job Absolutely Freaking Shine With Latest EP, “Hazards Of Occupation “

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We recently had the distinct honor and privilege to Check out the new EP, “Hazards Of Occupation “, via Kinda Cool Records, from East Vancouver, punk rock geniuses, Die Job ( Cyrus Lord, vocals/guitar , Jessie Rockley, viola/vocals, Jesse Death, bass/vocals, Violet Becker, drums )

You can listen to the glorious new EP, “Hazards Of Occupation” Here

We seriously can’t think of a better way to spend 15 minutes of your day than listening to the new EP, “Hazards Of Occupation “ , from Die Job.

“Hazards Of Occupation “ is much more that a collection of well written songs, it is a musical event. Often when you listen to a record you leave unimpressed…. Not with Die Job ( Not Even Close)

From the moment you hear the opening track, “Fight Music”, you know you are witnessing greatness. We were immediately enthralled .

Flawless vocals and memorable melodies flow freely throughout “Hazards Of Occupation” We don’t have a favorite song on the new EP… We love the all !!! Everything song, “Fight Music”, “Creature Of Habit “, “Thin Blue Whine” , “Rum Sodomy & The Clash and “The One Where Cyrus Has Friends “ had us singing along at the top of our lungs.

You can check out the video for “The One Where Cyrus Has Friends “ below

We have said it before and will say it a million times over… Die Job , is one of the premier punk bands on the scene today and you owe it to your punk rock loving heart to check them out .

Oh and if you are looking for another reason to love Die Job….. One Word…. Viola! Any band that can make beautiful punk rock with a viola, is cool in our book. Viola-Core for life!

So do the right thing and check out “Hazards Of Occupation, from Die Job .

Spin Class Serve Up An Extraordinary Collection Of Songs, With Latest EP, “Dinner At Derek’s

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We recently had the extreme privilege to check out the new EP, “Dinner At Derek’s”, from Bristol-based (UK) rock four-piece Spin Class. You can listen to the flawless “Dinner At Derek’s on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

We hope you have a hearty appetite for mind bending, bone shaking , flawless rock. Because, that is exactly what you are going to get with the spectacular new EP, “Dinner At Derek’s “ from Spin Class.

Formed in 2023, Spin Class’ sound combines proggy riffs and hook-heavy melodies baked in a grunge sprinkled, desert rock confection. Their songs touch on the topic of the mind’s eye, breathing life into an ‘ADHD-fuelled, visually stimulating riff machine’. 

Spin Class, released their debut six-track EP‘Wednesday’, in December 2024. We got our first taste of Spin Class, with their delicious single, “Bagel Bagel Bagel” back in April and we have been obsessed ever since.

With the EP, the band wanted to capture the frenetic energy of their live show, opting to record ‘Dinner at Derek’s’ live in its entirety with Josh Gallop (Krooked Tongue, Phoxjaw, Sergeant Thunderhoof) at Stage 2 Studios in Bath. The result is a five-track feverishly moreish adventure through the band’s inner experiences of mental health, intrusive thoughts and addiction.

On the creation of the EP, vocalist Louis Slater says, “Dinner at Derek’s is a 12 minute, 5 course meal that will leave you satiated; Your tastebuds tingling from our next batch of juicy tunes! This EP feels like a new era of Spin Class. We’ve spent a year crafting our tone, writing together all in the same city this time, and playing live. Dinner at Derek’s promises a menu of shorter, yet fuller tunes, chock full of chops and changes, riffs to make your belly rumble and melodies you’ll find yourself singing along to, without even realising. We’ve approached this body of music with feeling rather than thinking, which comes across, especially in the performance as the whole EP was recorded live. This has been a massive fete for us but one we loved and will most likely be our process moving forward. We are very proud of this EP and can’t wait for you to get your fill with Dinner at Derek’s!”

On their decision to record live the band explain, “Bands like Soundgarden and Led Zeppelin and how they recorded tracks were a heavy influence for us in the creation of this EP. This live approach has been something we’ve never done before but felt very natural. We’re a live band first at the end of the day, and capturing that raw energy in the production was essential. The result bounces between overstimulated punk intensity with each violent transition amplifying the live feel we’ve wanted to capture at gigs and rehearsals

Every song , feels like a master class in what the perfect rock song should sound like. Flawless vocals , carefully woven between otherworldly melodies. “Dinner At Derek’s “ from Spin Class , is magnificent.

We effortlessly jammed out to every track , However, the one track that stood out to us was the closing track, “Cake” . The song is about intrusive thoughts and feelings, lyrically told through the point of view of those feelings once they’ve become the unwelcome voice inside your head.

 the track, Slater says: “Cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and more cake for dessert! This track is a different one for us; it’s straighter, more to the point and has a pop-py flair. It’s fast paced and in your face, intended to hook you in and leave you wanting more. The acorn that baked the cake was pooped out by our very own Sonny Gazzard. We then brought it to the rehearsal room and it formed almost as quickly as its 2:21 run time. 

“Lyrically, the perspective comes from looking through the eyes of unwelcome feelings. Ones that sink their teeth into you and don’t let go no matter how hard you try to shake them off. In ‘Cake’, those feelings are the song’s protagonist.”

Spin Class, delivers 12 minutes of splendid rock perfection on “Dinner At Derek’s”

SPIN CLASS ARE:

Louis Slater – Vocals
Sonny Gazzard – Guitar
Sam Savidge – Bass
Harry Parkes – Drums

LIVE DATES:

July 26th 2025 – Roughtrade, Bristol

Billy Dodge Moody Has Crafted An Instant Classic With New EP, “Ephemera: Part 1”

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We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new EP, “Ephemera:Part 1”, from Boston, singer-songwriter, Billy Dodge Moody. You can listen to “Ephemera:Part 1” on Bandcamp Here , Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

Billy Dodge Moody, proves on “Ephemera:Part 1” that he is without question, a true voice of musical importance.

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The four-track effort is the first in a series of EPs that will compose his next album, thematically centering around navigating chaos and finding clarity in life. A few months later, Moody takes the record and his magnetic sound to the stage, performing live at The Extended Play Sessions Live From The Fallout Shelter in Norwood on November 15.

“Everything on this EP felt like it came from a natural, honest, genuine place in the writing process,” Moody says. “They’re songs I wanted to write, versus what I thought people would like. The themes in the lyrics are pretty universal, so I hope listeners find at least something to connect with.” 

Ephemera is Moody’s first extended release since 2022 album Condition, and is led by a pair of singles in May’s cinematic “Meaning to Disaster” and June’s buoyant and summer flavored “Nobody.” Both tracks helped earn the EP a place on WBUR’s Summer Music Preview, billing Ephemera as one of the most-anticipated New England releases this season and noting Moody’s “unbelievable knack for writing folk-pop mini-masterpieces… everything from dramatic chamber folk to appealing sunshine pop…”

The reflective and authentic feel of Ephemera opener, “ Meaning to Disaster” is Billy Dodge Moody at his absolute best , melodically perfect with a vocal performance that you can feel deep in your soul.

“Nobody” has a upbeat/ summer chill feel with indie pop elements , but also explores darker themes, its lyrics warn the listener about how we’re all dealing with internal struggles, and no one really understands what we’re all privately facing each day.   

The two new tracks that round out the EP, are beautifully crafted songs that both eloquently show the breathtaking artistry of Billy Dodge Moody.

“Made to Decide,” with backing vocals from Hannah Foxman adding to the aching harmony, centers around making difficult choices, inspired by an ailing pet – his cat Bruce – who became gravely ill, and passed away a day before his euthanasia appointment after Moody and his wife spent weeks painstakingly mulling the decision.

“The title is a bit of a double entendre in that ‘made’ refers to both being, and feeling, forced to choose between two shitty options, and that life in general is decision-making and how the oftentimes difficult choices we make shape who we are and who we’ll become,” Moody admits. “Part of the song is also about that where there are people, pets, and things that come into our lives that we never intended to fall for or develop such a deep connection to. The song was also used as a vessel to talk about other divisive aspects of life that others value and oppose like faith, ideology and overall perspective of mortality.” 

The Ep closes with stunningly melodically perfect “Suddenly” , filled beautifully with heartfelt emotion, “Suddenly” left us absolutely speechless , as Moody, reflects on his position as a musician, and explores the highs and lows – and more lows – of being an independent creative at a time when art is seemingly not valued by those who consume it.    

It’s mostly about the struggle and perseverance of an artist,” he adds, “maintaining hope and realizing things change when you least expect it, especially when you feel like you’ve been spinning your wheels on something that never comes to any sort of resolution or catharsis.”

Ephemera was produced by Brian Charles, who engineered the EP over several sessions alongside co-producer and engineer Annie Hoffman. Recording the EP began at Guilford Sound up in Vermont, and then completed closer to home at Charles’ freshly-minted Rare Signals studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

For these songs, the vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Moody was joined in-studio by Sam Bouve on bass; Parker Goessling on guitar; Tyler Simko on keyboards; Jon Chapman on drums; and the aforementioned Foxman on backup vocals. And Charles led the way.

“Ephemera: Part 1”, from Billy Dodge Moody is the kind of record that feels timeless the first time you listen to it.

Emma Harner Announces Stunning Debut EP, Taking My Side, Out July 11

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We are beyond excited to report that rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner announces her highly anticipated debut EP, Taking My Side, out July 11. The 5-track collection—featuring previously released singles “False Alarm” and “Do It” alongside three new songs—is a coming-of-age project shaped by emotional upheaval, self-examination, and quiet strength.

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Known for her intricate guitar work and ethereal vocals, Harner crafts songs that bridge raw emotion with technical finesse. Her writing is sharp yet vulnerable, often exploring the moments where relationships unravel, identities shift, and self-discovery begins to take shape. Taking My Side captures Harner at a turning point—looking inward, asking hard questions, and stepping more fully into herself.

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska and now based in Boston, Harner has developed a distinctive sound that fuses the intimacy of folk with the complexity of math rock. She first gained attention through a series of viral videos on Instagram and TikTok, quickly building a devoted following drawn to her virtuosic playing, harmonic sophistication, and emotionally resonant songwriting.

With the forthcoming release of Taking My Side, Emma Harner introduces herself not only as a gifted guitarist and songwriter but as an artist coming into her own with clarity, purpose, and heart.

We are absolutely enthralled with the style and vibe of Emma Harner, are anxiously awaiting the release of “Taking My Side”