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Today, Star 99 releases their debut album, Bitch Unlimited, via Lauren Records. Star 99 was born out of the DIY scene in San Jose, CA. Saoirse, Thomas, Chris and Jeremy are four best friends that spent their formative years together in a house called Hotbox. They are influenced by 90s power pop, jangly UK twee, Lorena's Taqueria, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, South Bay hardcore, 4th street bowl, skramz, road trips, J Mascis, and the feeling of sitting in a dirty backyard with your homies on a beautiful day.

Today, Los Angeles guitar champs "the world famous" release a single off their new album, "Totally Famous." There's a seafoam-colored positivity that threads its way in and out on their new single "Hollywood Pawn," only giving occasional glimpses of the darker currents that wend beneath the surface. Nonetheless, a common thread for the world famous is to poke fun at LA; it’s still not quite home for them - not in the same way that Boston, where they attended high school and formed their first bands, has always felt.

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After a successful release of their first album and a world tour, Bubble Tea and Cigarettes continue to explore their sound. Their latest single "Room 907" introduces heavier/groovier drum beats, while maintaining a cinematic and ethereal atmosphere. This song captures the story of falling deeply in love with someone in an erotic relationship, but the partner never mentions their background, and is potentially abusing the protagonist’s affection.