Song Pick of the Day

Smut - Waste Me

Greek mythology isn't a common topic in indie rock songs, so Smut singer Tay Roebuck's lyrics offer an intriguing contrast to the energetic layers of guitar work. "Waste Me" is the latest single from the Chicago-based quintet's third album, Tomorrow Comes Crashing.

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Tyler Herwig - Honey That's You

Pop country artist Tyler Herwig delivers the sweet and heartfelt “Honey That’s You,” a track wrapped in warm vocals and the gentle sigh of a steel guitar. Asked about the romantic inspiration, Tyler says: “This song came out of nowhere. I’ve written a lot about my wife before,

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Kinneret - Solar Kiss [Video]

"Solar Kiss" is inspired by migrating birds and 80s-style funky synth-pop, making it an irresistible mood booster. The now Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Kinneret had a viral hit, "No Wind Resistance!" in 2019, and has released three albums since then. She says about her latest song: “‘Solar Kiss’

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Durand Jones & The Indications - Really Wanna Be With You

When it comes to modern nostalgia, Bloomington, Indiana, trio Durand Jones & The Indications could be seen as the male counterpart to Laufey. But while Laufey leans into a jazz-tinged cinematic vibe, Durand Jones & The Indications draw from the rich traditions of contemporary R&B and soul. Their

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Rainlights - Somewhere

The London-via-Brooklyn singer-songwriter Rachel Chevat, also known as Rainlights, consistently infuses her intimate, intricately produced songs with a touch of melancholy. Her new track "Somewhere" is no different, even though it is about the fleeting moment of happiness when everything falls into place. Rachel explains: I wrote ‘Somewhere’

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Tropics - Ionian Mirage

Known for his dreamy, vocal-driven electronica, British producer, composer, and live musician Chris Ward — aka Tropics — serves up another irresistibly delicious track with his new single, "Ionian Mirage." I loved it instantly: it’s the kind of song that feels perfect for hot summer days and cold winter

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Enjoy the Summer Heat

Last Friday was the astronomical beginning of summer, and the weather in the Northeast complied with scorching temperatures. Today, we’re just coming out of a heatwave that saw the hottest day in New York City in over a decade. I don’t recall specific memories of the thermometer hitting

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Kirsten Izer - The Messenger

"Maybe I killed my ego one too many times." This line sets the mood of "The Messenger", before Kirsten Izer lets it evolve from a quiet, acoustic beginning into an epic pop song. The track is the closer of her debut EP The Perfect Hire, out

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Freezing Cold - Backlight

Occasionally, a song grabs me right away—by its vibe, its sentiment, or a lyric that hits home. That’s exactly what happened with "Backlight," the new track by NYC-based indie-rock trio Freezing Cold. What frontman Jeff Cunningham says about the song struck a chord with me. Maybe

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OK Cool - Safety Car [Video]

OK Cool is the duo of Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist Waller from Chicago, who perform and produce all their songs. Their music has a raw and honest DIY vibe, but their latest single, "Safety Car," adds subtle electronics and a surprise turn in the chorus. Haley gives

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Dear Boy - Kelly Green

"Kelly Green," the new single by LA quartet Dear Boy, lands somewhere between euphoric Britpop and the laid-back, sunshine-drenched sound California is famous for. The result? An irresistible feel-good banger you’ll want to keep on repeat.The band shares: "Kelly Green is about a deep breath,

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Michelle Núñez - making the most of it

In "making the most of it," Michelle Núñez stands before the shards of a broken relationship and reflects on how she will move forward. Her debut song evokes a theatrical performance, marked by relentless, suspenseful drums and cinematic string stabs – no wonder, as Michelle is well in business

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Laveda - Heaven

The intro to "Heaven," the new single by New York duo Laveda, stretches on just a touch — but it sets the tone perfectly. When Ali Genevich sings, “Every day, it’s just the same old story,” the mood clicks into place, and we’re all in. "Heaven&

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Dance Lessons - Hurricane

The London trio Dance Lessons creates jazz-inspired pop music that is difficult to categorize. The singer and songwriter Anna is also responsible for the impeccable production that creates a rich sonic landscape, serving as a foundation for catchy pop songs. Their latest single, 'Hurricane,' is about a complex,

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Where Great Things Start

A decade ago, Brooklyn’s Broadway felt like a “here be dragons” zone to us: gritty, unfamiliar, and shrouded in the eternal twilight cast by the elevated subway. Just off Myrtle Avenue, Palisades made its mark — a true DIY venue that, in its early days, sold beer straight from a

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Cass McCombs - Peace

What a fabulous new single to announce a new album! Cass McCombs just dropped “Peace,” a beautiful track from his upcoming record Interior Live Oak, out August 15 via Domino. When I first saw the title, “Peace,” so many ideas and associations sprang to mind. One classic that pushed itself

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King of Foxes - FMLU

King of Foxes is the band of Olivia Street, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After meeting her at The Great Escape, we would have never guessed that her band does energetic, 90s-inspired indie rock. Unfortunately, King of Foxes did not play at the festival this year, because word is that

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SORRYNOTSORRY - Foggy Like a Bladerunner

Like a lazy lunch on a hot summer day, gazing out over the East River and watching the glittering waves—that hazy, sun-drenched feeling is perfectly captured in “Foggy Like a Bladerunner,” the third single by Brooklyn’s hottest new psych-rock duo, SORRYNOTSORRY. The track delights in restraint, letting Sam

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Raquel Martins - DEAD END

Raquel Martins is a Portugal-born musician based in London. The title of her upcoming debut album, LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?, speaks volumes already about the difficulty of bringing these two very different places together. However, she also demonstrates that this type of cultural disorientation can be

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Lew Apollo - Diamonds and Gold

Austin-based rising artist Lew Apollo delivers a hot and hypnotic track with “Diamonds and Gold,” a disco-infused number spiked with funk and soul. Think Bee Gees vibes, reimagined: there’s an acoustic guitar at its heart, but without the flamenco drama, more like a whispered secret than a flourish. I

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Mercy Land - Get Lost!

Mercy Land is the duo of Laura Jinn and Tatum Gale, who declare themselves as "starcrossed lovers chasing a crumbling dream." Their second single, "Get Lost!", is a beauty of dark electronic pop, featuring silvery vocals and thick layers of synths. The track is on Mercy

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Robin Kester - An Hour Per Day

The title of Robin Kester’s new single is a quiet meditation in itself, and the almost haunting melody deepens that mood. “An Hour Per Day” - quick, think: what would you want to do for one hour each day? Or what do you have to do? When we saw

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Let’s Go to a Show!

Last week, we attended three live shows in three days - something we haven't done during a work week in an incredibly long time. We previously reported on the stunning show by The Kooks at the Pier 17 rooftop last week. It was followed by Canadian art-pop musician

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Avery Lynch - Lasting Effects

Words intended to hurt can have lasting effects. However, in Avery Lynch's story, this turned out to be a good thing, as it helped her better understand her own needs in a relationship. “I think it’s a really positive and hopeful song,” she says. “I hope it

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Night Moves - Ring My Bell

As a teenager in the late '70s and early '80s, I vividly remember Anita Ward’s “Ring My Bell.” The track was fierce, glorious, and a beautifully persistent earworm - I still love it today. So naturally, when one of my current favorite bands, Night Moves, released a