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THIS TWILIGHT CITY

From: Petoskey, MI

Listen to: “July Was Cold This Year,” “Burn Alive”

Sounds Like: Heartfelt Pop-Rock with enough hooks for mainstream appeal and enough screams to keep a scene kid interested.

RIYL: Dashboard Confessional, Saves the Day, Jimmy Eat World

Similar Sounding Locals: I the Mighty, Sky Highway

I TRIED TO SAVE THE WORLD ONCE

From: Madison, AL

Listen to: “Smiling Eyes (Off to Chicago),” “Heartbreaker”

Sounds Like: Owl City with a guitar and a BS filter.

RIYL: Howie Day, John Mayer

Similar Sounding Locals: Jon Devoto

SUNSET & CAMDEN

From: Chicago, IL

Listen to: “Zen Room”

Sounds Like: Synth laden Indie Rock with a male/female vocal dynamic.

RIYL: City & Colour, Say Anything, Motion City Soundtrack

Similar Sounding Locals: Please Do Not Fight, The Downer Party, Elephone circa “Canister”

CONSIDER ME DEAD

From: Phoenix, AZ

Listen to: “Deeds Are Fruits, Words Are Leaves”

Sounds Like: Synth Heavy Electronica that never fails to be dangerously infectious, with the occasional scream for good measure.

RIYL: Breathe Carolina, Kill Paradise, Watchout! There’s Ghosts

Similar Sounding Locals: Foolish Ways, Dance My Heart, Zebra Mountain