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Sweden is more than just a prime vacation destination with a majestic landscape and good-looking blondes, it's the home to six-piece rock band, the Oholics! Recognized internationally for creating "mind-blowing, beer fueled tunes," this psychedelic rock sextet has a sound often compared to the likes of the Stones, Pink Floyd and Oasis.

Like the Postal Service before them, SheLoom's Jordon Zadorozny and Gaetani developed a creative working relationship that allowed them to write and make music together despite living halfway around the world from one another. Through the power of the web and impromptu jet sets, the duo was able to co-produce their debut album "Seat of Empire." Described as a mishmash of iconic progressive rock groups like Fleetwood Mac, XTC, Todd Rundgren, Chris Squire, and Supertramp, "Seat of Empire" hails an original new wave sound often referred to as filmic art rock.

Check out this week's featured artist on uPlaya- Imani Chyle! Out of Hot 'Lanta (Atlanta, GA) this fresh new artist has a style as unique as her name. With influences from Marvin Gaye to U2, she takes creative risks to craft a unique sound that combines the best of Hip Hop, R&B, Rock AND Soul!

Born and raised in North GA, this handsome singer/ songwriter decided to jumpstart his music career by moving to Athens, GA- the birthplace for both modern alternative rock and New Wave Music. Picking up local gigs throughout the college city helped him to catch the eye of country rocker Zac from the Zac Brown Band and land the opening act for the alternative country group most nights at the famed GA Theatre. Following in the footsteps of major music groups and artists to come out of Athens like R.E.M, Widespread Panic and the B-52's, to name a few, Eric has quickly built up a wide ranging fan base from screaming college girls to old school rockers. 

Channeling into 'emotional musings' and past experiences powered by an uncanning range of vocals, this rock band has the ability to captivate any audience. The group's debut album "These Things" embraces a medley of sounds that keeps each track from sounding the same like you hear on so many albums out there today. 

Representing Up & Coming uPlaya Artists on the West Coast are the boys of HAZEL. Rocking an appeal that is oh so CALI, this hot new group knows how to excite the imagination and tap into the souls of all who are listening. With super catchy lyrics, narratives that evoke emotion, and the chords to bring it all together, Hazel might just be on the brink of hit song stardom!

Alternative rock duo, Nobody Gets Killed, is making waves in the indie music scene with a fresh sound often described as Coldplay meets Radiohead. "Combining intricate piano riffs and impassioned vocals of Mo with the incisive guitar licks and bold bass lines of Michael, they were able to find a beautifully distinctive sound."

Read about the latest and greatest in Classic Rock, The Bingtones, featured in Urban Latino!

Having opened for mega rock stars like Dave Navarro and The Steve Miller (around the country is just 1 of the many reasons THE ANNIE MINOGUE BAND (AMB) is this week's uPlaya Up & Comer!