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Skofee - I'm Sorry I Killed Your Plant

Los Angeles-based existential alt-pop artist Skofee (née Anna Scholfield) sings “I’m Sorry I Killed Your Plant,” and with that simple confession sums up an entire failed relationship. Granted, the process of separation is painful and an experience that needs time to heal. With a song as lustrous and beautiful

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VIDEO PICKS: d3adc0de, Jackie Mendoza, Jaimee Harris, Priestgate

d3adc0de – Fight or Flight Electro-rock duo d3adc0de, comprised of Stephen Sims (vocals) and Steven Morgan (instruments), make quite a splash with their new single “Fight or Flight” and the cinematic video that accompanies the song. The sci-fi tingend video lets us dive into a futuristic world and worry about the

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Andy Shauf - Telephone [Video]

“Telephone,” the new single by Andy Shauf, dazzles with its soft and melancholic vibe, interlaced with sprinkles of hope and possibilities. It is a classic Andy Shauf creation, one of expert songwriting and production skills. Sometimes, music bloggers get offered a pre-listen to an artist’s album, and immersing myself

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Amber Run - The Beautiful Victorious

An album titled How To Be Human (out this Spring) might be either a last-minute idea or something really profound, and it is clearly the latter when Amber Run‘s frontman Joe Keogh says: “You know those annoying emails you get that are like, ‘How to become a millionaire in

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YOUR ANGEL - Misbehave

“Misbehave,” the new single by LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer Maddy Boyd aka YOUR ANGEL is a brightly sparkling, dizzyingly beautiful piece of dream pop. The gorgeous track marks the latest cut from YOUR ANGEL’s upcoming sophomore album. While Maddy wrote and produced the song alone, she later tapped

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Sara Noelle - Slip Away

“Slip Away,” the new single by Los Angeles singer/songwriter Sara Noelle is as light and airy as the title suggests. The vibe of “Slip Away” and the lyrics complement each other perfectly, and add Sara’s whisper soft, beautiful vocals, and you have your new favorite day-dream piece. Produced

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Lowly - Seasons

Warm and hypnotic percussion builds the backdrop for “Seasons,” the new single by Danish electro-pop quintet Lowly. Singer Soffie Viemose lends the glorious track her sharp yet charming vocals, and the result is a song that makes you want to listen to more of the same. Luckily, Lowly has an

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First Day of Spring - Moon Boy

Hailing from a little English town called Southend-on-sea, the five members of First Day of Spring are now calling London their home. They are about to release their five-track debut EP Fly Over Apple Blossom, and “Moon Boy” marks the first single from that record. The song has a hypnotic

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Frankie Rose - Anything

For nearly two decades, Frankie Rose was busy establishing herself across New York and Los Angeles, with her solo project but also with her projects Vivian Girls, Beverly, or indie-rock band Dum Dum Girls (drums, vocals.) It’s a bit intimidating to read, “Celebrated by countless critical and cultural outlets

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Will Epstein - Oyster Bay [Video]

NYC singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Will Epstein offers a second cut from his upcoming album, the utterly fascinating “Oyster Bay.” While the album’s first single, “Suddenly Rain,” already provided a good taste for the 11 tracks on Wendy, “Oyster Bay” fuels the desire further to wanting to listen to

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Ciara Leah - Love Money

Love Money, is the title of Ciara Leah‘s new EP, released today, as well as the gorgeous title track. Ciara Leah is a singer/songwriter and producer from Toronto, who uses her warm, and soulful vocals to tell meaningful stories on the backdrop of colorful harmonies rooted in classical

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Max Doud - Overdue

At home in Rochester, NY, Max Doud has been making music in earnest since he was 13. Now 17, he signed to a not-so-small label (Universal!) and released the beautifully catchy “Overdue” on the second to last day of the year. We all know of tasks or feelings that are

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The Intersphere - Wanderer

German prog rock quartet The Intersphere closes the year out with the intelligent and charmingly catchy “Wanderer.” The track is their first offering since the world was forced to slow down and sort of stand still. Asked asked about “Wanderer,” singer Christoph Hessler says: “We are on a journey, and

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Pollena - Bask In Blue

From her brilliant EP Rising, London-based artist Pollena released the gorgeous “Bask In Blue” as her last single. The track dazzles with a warm and catchy vibe, enveloping Pollena’s beautiful vocals in a sea of soulful harmonies. Pollena provides expert advice when she says: “‘Bask in Blue’ tells a

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King Tuff - Portrait Of God [Video]

Indie-folk artist Kyle Thomas better known as King Tuff recently left Los Angeles to settle again in his old hometown of Brattleboro, VT, which we first heard about, when we came across The Snaz and, more recently Thus Love. It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that King Tuff’

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Alicia Blue - I Want It Faster [Video]

Nashville-based indie-folk artist Alicia Blue sings “I Want It Faster” and seems not to want to quiet down during the last couple of weeks of this year when everybody else slows down. The track will be part of her upcoming EP Inner Child Work PT. 2, out on January 20th,

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Scott Vlassis - Never Wanna Let You Go [Video]

“Never Wanna Let You Go,” the new single by London-based R&B and pop singer Scott Vlassis is full of nostalgia and an unapologetic nod to some of the genre’s greatest, like Michael Jackson. It’s easy to imagine that “Never Wanna Let You Go” would have been

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Vudajé - Shoulda Known [Video]

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Mitch Luján, who goes by the moniker Vudaje (vu • da • jay), released the beautifully wistful “Shoulda Known,” complete with emotive guitar lines and whisper-smooth vocals. The track is accompanied by an atmospheric video that shows Mitch jamming with his band juxtaposed with California’s gorgeous coastline

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The Frisbys - Hurt Me

“Hurt Me” swirls and swishes, glitters and glimmers, and with its infectious, pulsating drive, is a welcomed antidote to any melancholic feelings many of us might have this time of year. It sounds surprising that a song titled “Hurt Me” would be elevating, yet this is exactly the effect of

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Hibou - Night Fell

Exciting where life can take you or to where you take your life. In the case of multi-instrumentalist Peter Michael, better known as Hibou, he exchanged his birthplace Seattle, WA, with France’s capital Paris, where he’s at home if he’s not touring. Hibou made a splash with

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Nuovo Testamento - Heartbeat [Video]

Italo disco and Hi-NRG trio Nuovo Testamento announce their upcoming album Love Lines with the release of their new single “Heartbeat.” While many contemporaries sound nostalgic or, at the very least, a bit wistful, “Heartbeat” sounds as authentic and real as anything put out in Europe during the 80s. This

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Craig John Davidson - Lesson Learned

Craig John Davidson is a singer/songwriter and producer from Aberdeen, Scotland, who has been recording and releasing music since the early 2000s. The newest single, “Lesson Learned,” showcases the guitarist’s fantastic fingerpicking skills and puts them to exquisite use. The irresistible ebb and flow of the track are

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Lust For Youth - Accidental Win

It’s the time of year when musicians release – but wait! “Accidental Win” by Danish electronic duo Lust For Youth is not your reflective or sweet and cheerful holiday song but a synth-pop pearl that makes you want to dance and sing along. The single marks their first new release

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Blak Emoji - Mainstay

We know Blak Emoji since the early glamglare days and couldn’t be more excited to see Kelsey Warren (Blak Emoji) release new music but also his back catalog via ECR Music Group. Today, the New York City producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist offers “Mainstay,” the first single from the forthcoming

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Mary Middlefield - Two Thousand One

“Two Thousand One” is only the second single by Switzerland-based musician, singer, and songwriter Marry Middlefield, but I am already looking forward to hearing more from the incredibly talented artist. The song delights with a compelling melody and song structure, brought to life via Mary’s enchanting vocals and some