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CHVRLI BLVCK - Why Did You Go

“People are already walking in my house,” sings London-based singer/songwriter Charli Black aka  CHVRLI BLVCK, in his gorgeous and irresistibly moving new single “Why Did You Go.” No doubt, there’s a lot of hardship and melancholia here when Charli states, “The furniture walks itself out to somebody else’

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O. Wake - Head in the Cloud

“Someone saw me, for a second, noticed me,” sings Ofer Shouval, mastermind of O. Wake, in his band’s new single “Head in the Cloud.” It is impossible, however, to forget Ofer’s vocals just after a second. When I first listened to an O. Wake song a year or

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Sam Wrangle - Dress to Impress

Based in Brisbane, Australia, singer/songwriter, and producer Sam Wrangle creates jangly indie rock that is filled with sunshine and feel-good vibes. His new album Smokey Shady deals with a variety of human experiences and tackles everyday occurrences. The album’s lead single, “Dress to Impress” takes society’s obsession

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vivi rincon - the party

Pop singer/songwriter vivi rincon releases with the beautiful guitar-laced “the party,” the last single from her debut EP crash landing, produced by Matt Martin. The single showcases her songwriting and storytelling craft and leaves enough room to feature her irresistibly gorgeous vocals to the fullest. In “the party,” vivi

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Klangphonics - Laminar

If I was still living in Europe, I certainly would have seen Germany’s electronic three-piece Klangphonics already live, or at least I would have tried very hard to have seen them live. I bet they are fascinating live! The sound that Klangphonics comprised of Maxl Walmsley Pledl (guitar, synths,

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VIDEO PICKS: Cat Clyde, Gal Pal, NEWSKI ft. Matthew Caws, poolblood

Cat Clyde – Everywhere I Go Canadian country singer/songwriter Cat Clyde gets around and plays music in different places in the video “Everywhere I Go” – a “breathtaking coming of age track.” Cat just released her new album Down Rounder – give it a spin. Watch the video here:   Gal Pal – Mirror

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Léa Sen - Dragonfly ʚĭɞ [Video]

We couldn’t get enough of Léa Sen once we had listened to her brilliant debut EP You Of Now, Pt. 1, of which we had featured “I Feel Like I’m Blue.” Now, the  London-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and mixer follows up with the second part of this

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your hands - down here waiting

Denmark’s Johannes Brandstrup creates alluring and tender pop songs under the moniker your hands. In his latest single, “down here waiting,” he tackles another of life’s seemingly banal experiences. Like in his previous single, “floating,” he tackles the intricacies of modern relationships and how respectful and caring we

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Simon Alexander - lemon trees

Sweden’s Simon Alexander creates beautiful folk songs with depth that you can dream to. Simons’ latest offering is a three-song EP Telefunken By Night Vol 1, which invites you to listen to from “sing” over “lemon trees” to “feast on my heart,” which comes with some really cool whistling

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Nightbus - Way Past Three [Video]

“Way Past Three” marks the debut single by Nightbus, an indie-rock three-piece based in Manchester, U.K. With its sophisticated vibe and understated yet irresistible catchiness, it is hard to believe that the track is only the first song the band has released so far. Such great quality and superb

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Video Picks: Megan Brickwood, OK Cool, Savannah Conley, The Faux Faux

Megan Brickwood – Trinity River Blues On February 24th, singer/songwriter Megan Brickwood releases her new EP Trinity River, and the gorgeous “Trinity River Blues” is part of it. Asked about the track, Megan Brickwood says: “‘Trinity River Blues’ is the first song I wrote in an open tuning. I became

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Hallie - Shift the Focus

Australian singer, songwriter, and producer Hallie (they/she) delights with the sparkly bright “Shift the Focus,” the last single from the just-released debut EP This is Love. Both, the single and the EP, are a beautifully vibrant portrait of a relationship that came to a halt. This is blissful pop

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Liv East - So Badly

In her new single “So Badly,” London singer and songwriter Liv East muses about timing and losing hope. The instantly catchy track sets the scene for a beautifully swanky vibe thanks to Liv’s gorgeous vocals, as well as the exquisite instrumentation and production. Upon learning that some of London’

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ESSIRAY - Mr. Perfect

It’s this time of year again, isn’t it? Well, the one that makes us think about our relationships and the people we love or don’t love. And if we’re on the lookout for THE ONE, the upcoming Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on

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VIDEO PICKS: Black Belt Eagle Scout, Perlee, Photo Ops, Tempesst

Black Belt Eagle Scout – Spaces Katherine Paul, aka Black Belt Eagle Scout, will release her second album, The Land, The Water, The Sky, this Friday. The latest single, “Spaces,” comes with another beautiful video starring her family. She explains: “I wrote ‘Spaces’ for an audience as a way to sing

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Crush - Where Flowers Grow (Video)

It’s been a while since Crush‘s debut album Sugarcoat (2018) and follow-up EP Sundown (2020), but the five-piece is back with a new single, the lush and magnificent “Where Flowers Grow.” With this track, the Austrian indie-pop band announces their new album Past Perfect, due out in May

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Maraschino - Angelface

Los Angeles-based pop artist Maraschino takes us on a bright, glistening ride with the synth-drenched “Angelface.” The track is exhilaratingly sparkling and beautifully catchy, with a hefty dose of 80s nostalgia but without any melancholic feelings. Maraschino sounds at times like Debbie Harry in her greatest hits, which adds to

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VIDEO PICKS: Blondshell, Bnny, Nighttime, Saloon Dion

Blondshell – Joiner In “Joiner” L.A. singer/songwriter Sabrina Teitelbaum aka Blondshell plays with the juxtaposition of heavy lyrics and upbeat music. Consequently, the video directed by Alexandra Thurmond is a rather fun affair that features two Blondshells. Sabrina explains where the inspiration came from: “I was listening to a

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Marti West - Nobody Knows Me (Like You)

Born in Tuscany, Italy, Marti West is currently based out of London, U.K., where he creates the most tender and touching indie folk. “Nobody Knows Me (Like You)” is another beautiful example of his incredible songwriting talent and can be found on his upcoming album Talking To Strangers, out

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Cat Clyde - Papa Took My Totems [Video]

Canadian indie-folk singer/songwriter Cat Clyde offers with the vibrant “Papa Took My Totems” another brilliant cut from her upcoming album. Previously, she released the singles “I Feel It” and “Mystic Light,” which makes me want to listen to her third full-length album now. However, a bit more patience is

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Bodywash - Massif Central [Video]

Bodywash announce a new album with the intense, highly appealing, and totally mesmerizing lead single/video “Massif Central.” The sophomore album, I Held the Shape While I Could, will be out on April 14th via Canadian label Light Organ Records. Comprised of Chris Steward and Rosie Long Decter, the Montreal-based

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Yvonne Ambrée - Anyone Someone

Singer/songwriter, and producer Yvonne Ambrée, also known as Panteon, released the utterly gorgeous “Anyone Someone” – a song to dream and relax to.  Born in Berlin, the artist now divides her time between Germany’s capital and Brooklyn, New York. That’s also where she collaborated with New York-based producer

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Noah Derksen - Love is Such a Hard Thing

The sentiment rings true, and the track is absolutely gorgeous: “Love is Such a Hard Thing,” the new single by Noah Derksen. Noah Derken’s way of songwriting and putting his emotive vocals to brilliant use reminds me of Iceland’s Júniús Meyvant, and I am glad to have come

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Tommy Ashby - When Love Goes Dark [Video]

Scottish singer/songwriter Tommy Ashby is about to release his debut album on March 3rd, and the gorgeous “When Love Goes Dark” is part of it. Titled Lamplighter, the album also includes the vibrant “Beautiful Day,” which we featured in September last year. As the title implies, “When Love Goes

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OCNS - How Late It Was

OCNS formed in North Carolina in 2016, comprised of childhood friends Drew Cooney, Esdras Bouassa, Isaac Buna, and Grandy Zodulua. They say about their musical project: “OCNS serves to provide a soundscape rich in catchy melody, infectious groove, and emotional input.” With their new single “How Late It Was,” they