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Song Pick of the Day

Art d'Ecco - Traveller

"Open up your eyes, see the world through a different lens," sings Art d'Ecco in his new song "Traveller," which is such an elemental suggestion! If only we all would be willing to leave our own four walls, literally or figuratively, would do too,

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The Laughing Chimes - High Beams

Great new music can be found in Athens, OH! Indie-rock four-piece The Laughing Chimes released the irresistible "High Beams," which also comes with a vibrant live video. Their debut album Whispers InThe Speech Machine is scheduled to drop on January 31 via Slumberland Records. Vocally, The Laughing Chimes

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Adult Leisure - Kiss Me Like You Miss Her

When was the last time I was that excited about a new song like Adult Leisure's "Kiss Me Like You Miss Her?" Well, you know, like transported to my way younger years when 'everything' (ha!) was still possible? I hear Simple Minds, and I

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Karisa - Sin City

"Sin City," the new single by Karisa, comes with a mesmerizing dose of synths and a touch of 80s nostalgia, and I love it! The Toronto-based artist co-produced the song with CL3VR, né Lucas Vuco, who happens to be Karisa’s boyfriend. Here's to a happy

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Go See a Show

The renowned music industry blogger Bob Lefsetz wrote a piece “Let The Clubs Close” about the futility of saving small live music clubs. In his opinion, nobody wants to see new, undeveloped acts live anyway on small stages, so why bother? People discover music online and then go to see

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Peri Rae - You Drove An Hour Trip

Rising London-based alt-rock artist Peri Rae got the attention of Rolling Stone and the BBC as an "artist you have to meet" and "one to watch," and indeed, her new single  "You Drove An Hour Trip" makes me want to see her live! Hopefully,

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Our Girl - Who Do You Love

Brighton-founded and London-based indie-rock trio Our Girl dropped their new album with one last single, the bright and beautiful "Who Do You Love." The overall vibe of The Good Kind is modern shoegaze at its best, with dreamy songs that never get too sweet. Maybe the band kept

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Foley Street - Bulletproof

London-based electro-pop act Foley Street, led by German singer/actor Clarissa Ravens released today the captivating "Bulletproof." The track comes with nuances of 80s synths and an overall elegant restraint, that makes "Bulletproof" all the more powerful. Add Clarissa's alluring vocals and ready is

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And the Beat Goes On

In the U.S., we are still processing Tuesday’s election results, so it is extremely difficult to go back to talking about music and the good sides of life. But especially in times like these, it is essential to keep a larger perspective and to not let yourself be

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Moreish Idols - Slouch

"Slouch," the new single by London indie-rockers Moreish Idols, is a mesmerizing piece that is as creative as it is catchy. The songwriting comes from a deeply personal and challenging place, written by singer and guitarist Jude Lilley. The artist is affected by Ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune disease

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Sareena Rama - Dead End

Los Angeles-based songwriter and performer Sareena Rama released the catchy pop-rock anthem "Dead End." Born to British-South Asian parents who moved to California, Rama grew up feeling caught between cultures. This conflict also finds its way into "Dead End," in which she draws from personal experiences,

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Kings Elliot - Sweet Nothing

It's hard to pick only one song from Kings Elliot's just released EP I'm Not Always Sad, Sometimes I'm Angry, but I went with the official focus track for our feature, and Swiss-British pop artist says about "Sweet Nothing:" "

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Tragic Sasha - Prototype

If you're new to glamglare, you might not have seen London's Sasha Gurney being mentioned, but if you follow us, even loosely, you might have seen the name Tragic Sasha coming up before. Roughly six weeks ago, we featured "Chandeliers," and are thrilled to

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Light and Darkness

Happy Halloween! It is a sunny and warm day here in NYC, so it should be fun for everybody who celebrates. We follow it only mildly, mainly by enjoying the decorations around us, which are not so numerous in the city, putting a few spooky items into our place, and

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Genevieve Miles - howl

The new single by Birmingham-based indie-rocker Genevieve Miles starts all unassuming, like a beautiful, nice little ballad, complete with a bit of violin sprinkles. But wait until "howl" progresses, and then you'll have it! Guitar shredding and power vocals of the finest nature are all held

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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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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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A Star Spangled Day

Yesterday, Elke was finally sworn in as a U.S. citizen after living for more than 23 years in the country. What took her so long? Well, these things are never easy, and the path became only fully clear when Germany modernized its citizenship laws at the end of June

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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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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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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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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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Legend for a Moment

When Elke and I talk about old music favorites, the Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) always comes up. This was an exciting moment in German music when local bands with German lyrics adopted new wave and post-punk from Britain. Before that, the 60s and 70s-style Schlager Musik (Hit Music) ruled the

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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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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&