Welcome back to our weekly NMF roundup. Here’s what we think you should be listening to this week!

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She Likes Girls - Dexter and the Moonrocks

IYL: Liam St. John, Giovannie and the Hired Guns, Austin Meade

Hailing from Abilene, Texas, Dexter and The Moonrocks deliver a unique Southern Alternative fusion lovingly dubbed “Western Space Grunge” by their fans. The band released their first single “Couch” in August of 2021, taking the internet by storm. After massive success with the hit single, the band released their self-titled EP featuring a number of hits like “Where I Steer” or “Behave” and received overwhelmingly positive responses. Lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist James Tuffs, lead guitarist/vocal harmonizer Ryan Anderson, bassist Ty Anderson, and drummer/vocal harmonizer Fox, draw on their favorite elements of bands like Nirvana, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and Whiskey Myers in order to create the unique sound that can only be described as “Western Space Grunge”

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hypothetical- KiNG MALA

IYL: Cloudy June, DEZI, Xana

hi i’m areli :)

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sleep fine/ what you don't- Comfort Club

IYL: seth arlan, healer, Conor

Los Angeles-based Comfort Club is an indie pop artist, channeling honesty in gut-wrenching lyricism that takes every listener on a journey through love and heartbreak, forging a community out of his lonely moments. Sonically, he epitomizes dream pop with silky guitar and effervescent melodies, emulating his favorite artists like John Mayer. Comfort Club is a completely DIY project, collaborating with undeniable rising stars like Ritt Momney and Christian French. His catalog collected over 3.5 Million streams and counting, while also landing him on Spotify playlists like “Indie Pop” and “Undercurrents” as well as earning him a spot in the Fresh Finds Class of 2021, further proving he is truly an artist to watch in years to come.
wanna be friends? send me a message on ig: @comfortclub :)

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Heavy Drinker - snarls

IYL: The Sonder Bombs, Great Grandpa, Ratboys

★ OHIO LOVER GIRL ROCK ★

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Snarls is a dynamic indie rock band featuring Chlo White (vocals/guitar), Riley Hall (bass/vocals), and Mick Martinez (guitar). in 2019, they quickly captivated audiences with their blend of dream pop and raw emotion in their debut self titled ep. Their 2020 full-length album “Burst” further solidified their reputation, featuring introspective lyrics and shimmering melodies. Now, they're gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated new album, "With Love," recorded in Norway with producer Chris Walla, set to drop on May 3rd via take this to heart records. With tracks like "Big Fish" and "Heavy Drinker," Snarls continues to carve out a space for themselves in the indie rock landscape, promising a future filled with captivating music and genuine storytelling.

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Motel 6 - Jacob Kulick

IYL: April Rose Gabrielli, The Rose Monarch

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Your Apartment - Wallows

IYL: Dayglow, Declan McKenna, Peach Pit

Wallows are Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, and Dylan Minnette.

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Run - Angus1

IYL: Chenso, Mark Harding, Guy Burns

New single 'Run' out now.

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Older - Lizzy McAlpine

IYL: Gracie Abrams, Leith Ross, boygenius

glad you could make it

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YOUR BOYFRIEND SUCKS - Leah Marie Mason

IYL: Taylor Edwards, Emily Brooke, Halle Kearns

brutally honest 💘

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Over The Moon - Lily Meola

IYL: Amanda Mammana, Nightbirde, Wyn Starks

Lily Meola was born and raised on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Her love of music blossomed in the passenger seat of her Mom's car listening to legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King. Lily began performing around Maui in local bars and cafes at the young age of 11. Mentored by super-producer Bob Rock, Lily toured with the likes of Willie Nelson, and was featured on his album of duets "to all the girls". She learned to write songs with Jackson Browne, and has shared the stage with Steven Tyler, Kris Kristofferson, Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper and more. She also co-wrote a single for Andra Day titled 'Amen'. Lily spent the last few years in the studio writing and producing the bluesy, soulful pop songs that make up her most recent EP release.

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What Happens Now? - Dasha

IYL: Lyfes, Vinyl Disciples, Bahti

cuntry

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kinda smacks - Royal & The Serpent, GAYLE

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Shiver - John Summit, Hayla

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Before You Leave Me - Alex Warren

IYL: Matt Hansen, Thomas Day, Zach Hood

At just 22-years-old, charismatic musician, digital creator and entrepreneur, Alex Warren, is one of the most followed Gen Z celebrities on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. From being homeless and sleeping in friends’ cars to now, Alex has shared his life with the internet for 11+ years, building an online community of 20M+ cumulative followers. Having recently signed to Atlantic Records, Alex’s monumental 2022 already included starting his own podcast, Locked In With Alex Warren. In 2021, Alex released his first single, “One More I Love You,” which channeled his traumatic childhood experiences into a heart-wrenching musical debut that has earned 31M streams to date.

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It Is What It Is - Abe Parker

IYL: Jonah Kagen, Matt Hansen, Suriel Hess

In 2022 Abe Parker took tik tok by storm with viral song after viral song and his breakthrough singles Butterflies, Empty House and Stupid Face proved to resonate on an international level. Writing, producing and mixing all of his own music from his home studio, Abe is able to rapid fire release music as well as write and produce for other artists such as David Kushner, Marc E Bassy, Lecrae, Hulvey, Brent Morgan, Crowder and many more. His heartfelt voice and melodies that share deep emotions combined with raw lyrics make any person stop dead in their tracks and put a song on repeat. Speaking on social anxiety to break ups to love ballads, Abe’s unique writing has his fans and the industry listening.

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River - Myles Smith

IYL: Darren Kiely, Matt Hansen, Chance Pena

It’s okay to feel x

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What Did I Do??? - The New Violence

IYL: Mathue, NAMELESS, Drive!Drive!

Singer/songwriter from Long Island, NY.

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On My Mind - Alexander 23, Cory Wong

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Belong Together - Mark Ambor

IYL: Zach Seabaugh, Will Linley, Jonah Kagen

Probably laughing rn

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Selfless - Addison Inniss

IYL: Jared Meise, Boaz Bonn, hebron

Hi my names Addison! Thank you for listening it means so much! I've put my heart and soul in every one of these songs, and I hope you enjoy them. If you’re just stopping by, I hope you have an amazing day and an even better one listening to these songs!

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Vertigo - Lost Stars

IYL: Arrows in Action, NIGHTBREAKERS, Knox

Pop n' Roll baby 🤘😎🥴✌️