Song Pick of the Day

Soccer Mommy - Abigail [Video]

"Abigail" is a love song for the pixelated shopkeeper from the video game Stardew Valley. Choose your interpretation: a cute idea for a video, a metaphor for IRL loneliness, or nostalgia for a simpler world when love stories always lead to happy endings and marriage? In any case,

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elijah woods - Skin & Bones

LA-based singer/songwriter and producer elijah woods wrote "Skin & Bones" just one week before his wedding to his now wife, Hannah. It's a softly melodic song, and its intimate beauty instantly resonated with me. Add the fact that just a few days ago, Oliver and

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Cream With a K - Break the Boy

The London-based singer/songwriter Lee Tatlock, aka Cream With A K, sings "Break the Boy" like a quiet affirmation to herself while a heavy beat hammers along like a ticking clock. She wants to do the right thing, even if it means to let go. Lee explains: "

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Kiki Kramer - Relevant

What can go wrong with a debut single like "Relevant" by Kiki Kramer, out today via Sure Tone? The song is moody, sultry, irresistibly catchy and I cannot wait to hear more from this young artist! Leaving Northern California to study at Tisch School of the Arts in

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Arny Margret - I Miss You, I Do

The Icelandic singer/songwriter Arny Margret does something new for her second album: she traveled west to meet with producers to give her intimate indie folk a fresh spin. The lead single and title track was recorded in Kingston, New York, with Josh Kaufman and came to life in a

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two blinks, i love you - alright

Listening to "alright," the new single by two blinks, i love you I feel instantly transported to my early days in New York City. It was 2001, and The Strokes made a big splash, and so did LCD Soundsystem and Interpol, and I couldn't get enough

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Aneyrah - Marmelade

"Marmelade" is an upbeat love song that "you would listen to in summer, driving with the windows down and feeling care free." It is too late in the year to do that literally, but you can always close your eyes, and dream of falling in love

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W. H. Lung - Lilac Sky

It is there, the new album by W. H. Lung, and it is brilliant! With Every Inch of Earth Pulsates, the Manchester synth-pop band delivers their third full-length album, and while I love their previous two albums already, this one is my new favorite. Out of nine possible candidates, W.

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Cate von Csoke - Spindle

“The original demo was recorded in the pacific northwest on a rainy night after a dream day spent in the front seat of an old Cadillac,” says Brooklyn singer/songwriter Cate Von Csoke about her new single “Spindle.” The song speaks of beauty - not the exuberant, obvious one, but

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Magic Wands - Armour

While the press release reads, "The LA-based (by way of Nashville) duo has continuously defied genre since the groups inception in 2008," I feel instantly transported back to the mid-80s in Munich, Germany, where we danced to music similar to that of Magic Wands. Granted, it was "

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Sunna Margrét - Fern

The Icelandic singer and producer Sunna Margrét is often characterized as “experimental,” and you can hear that in her debut album Finger on Tongue. But she also has an ear for pop sensibilities, which leads to intriguing and unique tracks. “Fern” off a three-sided single out now is a prime

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Caroline Strickland - Martha's Calling

Gentle guitar strumming with sparse piano pearls mark "Martha's Calling," the new single by New York singer/songwriter Caroline Strickland. The song paints the perfect backdrop for the singer's warm vocals to shine and the track to unfold. It is rare that an artist

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La Force - protection

The Montreal-based singer/songwriter Ariel Egle, aka La Force, released a “plus” version of her 2023 album XO Skeleton with three new tracks added on a (virtual) second disc. Ariel sums up the vibe of the chill, poetic single “protection:” “Protection is the fruit of vigilance. Protection is laughing when

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Juanita Stein - Mother Natures Scorn

We have been fans of Australian singer/songwriter Juanita Stein ever since we heard "Snapshot," the title song from her third album. Now the UK-based artist announces her fourth album with the pensive and super gorgeous "Mother Natures Scorn." For The Weightless Hour, Juanita once more

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Moniah - Sweet Escape

What is wrong with enjoying yourself? “I’m wanting a sweet escape,” sings London singer/songwriter Moniah when she thinks of dropping the pressure of fulfilling the expectations of others. The fast-paced, upbeat songs let you dream of escaping the grind on Friday afternoon for a few days. Moniah says

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Courteeners - Sweet Surrender (feat. Brooke Combe)

British indie-rockers Courteeners are gearing up to release a new album, and "Sweet Surrender" is the third drop from it. It is a beautifully vibrant song featuring long-time live member Brooke Combe on backing vocals and delights with a comforting, guitar-driven, welcoming vibe. Pink Cactus Café marks Courteener&

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Mae Deline - Hate That I Hate You [Video]

“Hate That I Hate You” perfectly describes the state of mind after a breakup. The LA singer/songwriter Mae Deline does not only want to reconcile with her former lover; she also despises any strong feelings towards that person. And so the song flips unexpectedly from cheerfulness into sadness several

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Maria Kelly - Something Better

It feels like we haven't featured an Irish artist in a while, and with a visit to Dublin a year ago still vividly in my mind, I am excited to feature Dublin-based indie artist Maria Kelly today. She just released the beautifully mellow "Something Better" via

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Ela Minus - BROKEN [Video]

“BROKEN” is arguably the most upbeat pop song that Ela Minus has released so far. Until you listen to the lyrics. “I started writing this thinking I was perfectly fine and finished writing knowing I was not,” she admits, and the song reflects this conflict: shimmering synths and cheerful vocals

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Laura Adeline - Curbside

With its lush production of intricate electronic beats, "Curbside" is a beautiful example of the exciting music currently coming out of Australia. It marks the new single by Perth-born and raised artist Laura Adeline, whose R&B-infused, soulful vocals render the track so mesmerizing. Before I listened

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Jenny Newman - PDA

Today, the LA-based singer Jenny Newman releases her second EP, Love Languages, dedicated to the much-discussed five love languages. The songs alternate between pop and rock and, as a whole, are a delightful, feel-good experience. “PDA” is an engaging track that does not beat around the bush: in the heavy

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Caroline Says - Dust

Singer/songwriter Caroline Says delights with the gorgeous "Dust," the last single from her album The Lucky One, out this Friday via Western Vinyl. Behind the moniker is Alabama-native, Brooklyn-based Caroline Sallee, who explains that a road trip inspired "Dust:"  “I drove to West Texas to

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ROSIN - nest

“I fell in love. For the first time in years it was a love that felt healthy and was reciprocated,” says Berlin-based singer/songwriter ROSIN. With her new song “nest,” you can indulge with her in one of the most beautiful and intense moments in a relationship. ROSIN further explains:

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Dalia - everything’s different

Thanks to its sweet and joyfully upbeat vibe Dalia's new single, "everything’s different," is impossible to ignore and something that beautifully settles in your ear and mind. Of course, we were interested in the story behind the lovely song, and the Spain-born and London-based pop

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Siobhan Sainte - Orchid

Siobhan Sainte is a dark pop singer/songwriter based in New Zealand. “Orchid” – only her fourth song since 2017 – is “a fantasy land where everything’s pretty, sparkly intense.” Airy vocals, ethereal synths, and heavy beats alternate in a mythical sonic journey. Siobhan explains: “I wanted it to be super