For The Love Of Bands is an online magazine and indie music blog launched in 2016. The blog’s main focus is on independent music but also covers a variety of indie, upcoming and emerging bands and artists. The team consists of writers hailing from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and beyond.

The blog generally concentrates on the discovery of new music, mainly in the Indie, Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Punk, Reggae, Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Garage, Shoegaze/Dream Pop, Ska, Surf genres.

Besides indie music reviews, the blog also covers music industry tips, playlists, YouTube compilations, interviews and monthly(ish) Indie Music Contests.

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Andre Mieux aka A.M.X. is an innovative, deeply creative young talent poised to make further strides along the career path begun when he was in elementary school. His music is R&B/Pop for the 2012 listener, peppered with hints of the past, with an eye and ear for the future.

ZuX is the name of the collaboration between the production duo ChoVan and the artist THE TASK ft. S.H.A.D.U.. Contact: zux.music@gmail.com

Erupting from the outstretches of Middle America is XHDKING (CEO Xhd Records.) Fiery new hip hop artist hailing from United States. Providing thought-provoking and positive lyrics driven by an ironclad element of Christian faith, this exciting new artist delivers a brand of rap which is truly his own. With a unique flow layered upon a variety of infectious and catchy beats, XHDKING continues to churn out top notch, inspired music. His debut LP, RELENTLESS, featured 22 tracks of religious and meaningful hip hop, followed by a Hit album ME&YOU which continues to blaze up the charts. Driven by a diligent work ethic and an innate sense for songwriting, this is another young artist to keep on the radar.

GOD BLESS YOU FOR BLESSING ME!

Milf Chaos, Demons of Lønneberget, Loose Moose, Tarza aka S.H.A.D.U. aka Sandra K / Miss Safarii SK/ ESK!MO/ The Task/ ZuX/ Sport X/ Safarii/ Siri/The Lates, MSM

Ask Carol is an alternative indie-rock duo that has emerged from the remote Norwegian mountain community of Auma, ready to shake up the music scene. Don't let the small size of this band fool you - with two guitars, drums, synth, Carol's unique bass and guitar system, and a bit of multitasking, Ask Carol packs a punch with a sound as big as a full band. The music of this high-energy power-duo ranges from fierce and mean to soft and comforting, drawing inspiration from the likes of the Kills, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the White Stripes, all with a distinct Nordic, melancholic twist.

Nordic Spotlight showcases the best music and music festivals of the Nordic countries -- Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. Push play, let's dance!

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