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Dead Leaf Echo - Boo

Richly textured with beautiful layers of shimmering guitars and catchy hooks that make you want to start the track all over again before it has even ended, that is “Boo,” the new brilliant single by Brooklyn’s Dead Leaf Echo. You know you have a true gem in your hands

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Dylan Dunn - I'm Not Clyde [Video]

“I’m Not Clyde” places itself firmly in your ears after only the first casual listen thanks to its infectious beat and easy-going vibe. Add Dylan Dunn‘s warm power vocals and ready is an inevitable hit. What really got my attention, though, is the insight Dylan offers about his

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VIDEO PICKS: Detalji, Dubinski, Eruption Artistique, Lexi Jayde

Detalji – Closer Detalji is a Finnish producer, singer and songwriter. It has been a while since her last release, but now she is back with a cover of Closer that fuses her native techno-inspired sound with classic Nine Inch Nails sensibilities. The song comes with a dark, moody video directed

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Nautics - Crop Circles

New York-based indie-rockers Nautics follow their previous brilliant 2022 single releases “Stop” (with Justine Grove) and “Selfish” with the equally catchy yet more laid-back “Crop Circles.” Their brand new single shows yet another side of their skillful songwriting, with a nod to New York’s indie scene in the mid-00s.

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Mauger - Nr 79

Does not happen every day that we come across cool new indie-pop from Belgium and the more I am excited to feature “Nr 79” today. The irresistibly catchy track can be found on Mauger‘s sophomore album SHINY, out now. While the entire album is fantastic, “Nr 79” marks for

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Pastis - Waiting on My Girl

“Waiting on My Girl” is an instantly catchy tune that brims with longing and wistfulness. It is the new song by Finnish five-piece Pastis and marks the third single from their upcoming album produced by Lauri Eloranta. Studying the song’s lyrics, I am not sure if the singer really

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The Horn - Do It Now [Video]

London’s five-piece The Horn released today the last single and title track of their EP Do It Now. The upbeat “Do It Now” is the most energetic song of the album and a glorious piece of eclectic indie-rock. I’m always drawn to motivational anthems especially when they come

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VIDEO PICKS: Amber Ryann, BAYLI, Hailey Beavis, Jadu Heart

Amber Ryann – Said Than Done LA-based singer and producer Amber Ryann is on the run in this dark, nocturnal video. “‘Said Than Done’ is about the desire to move on from past trauma whilst realizing it never served you, but as the title says, that is always easier said than

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Shirley Hurt - Problem Child [Video]

While only in a tiny supporting role, a music video with the cameo of a downy woodpecker (2:48) is already a winner. Shirley Hurt‘s new song and video, “Problem Child,” mainly portrays the artist and another woman, who might or might not be her mother or grandmother. Regardless

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GIFT - Share The Present [Video]

Brooklyn five-piece GIFT just released another brilliant song from their upcoming album Momentary Presence, out on October 14th via Dedstrange. The song is called “Share The Present,” and its double meaning instantly resonated with me. I also took it to heart, as today is my birthday, and I wanted to

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Brothertiger - Be True [Video]

Brothertiger, the musical project of singer, songwriter, and producer John Jagos, has announced his fifth studio album, Brothertiger. Throughout the past one and a half years, the gifted Brooklyn-based artist released a flurry of singles in his soft and dreamy style, always irresistibly catchy and never dull. Produced alongside longtime

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VIDEO PICKS: Ceara Cavalieri, noelle, S.C.A.B., Slye

Ceara Cavalieri – Liar Liar Her boyfriend cheated on her in Vegas from all places, and Californian singer/songwriter Ceara Cavalieri shouts a big “Liar Liar” in his face. The video includes a classic, engaging LA rooftop performance like this one without the cops. Watch the video now: noelle – Cold Killer

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Declan Welsh and The Decadent West - Mercy

Scottish indie-rockers Declan Welsh and The Decadent West gear up for their sophomore album, and the new single “Mercy” promises greatness! To celebrate the single’s release and the upcoming album (for 2023), the band plays a hometown show at Glasgow’s iconic Barowland Ballroom on November 18th. That brings

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WAKE - Spoon

Wake is the artist name of Alex Ingram, a singer/songwriter based in Hull, northeastern England, who just released the beautifully melancholic “Spoon.” The track starts and ends with a compelling, wistful guitar solo, enveloping the story and the deep, raspy vocals singing it. Asked about “Spoon,” Wake says: Lyrically

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Smut - Let Me Hate

Smut are a Chicago-based indie-rock quintet gearing up to release their sophomore album, How the Light Felt, due out on November 11th via Bayonet. Along the way, they just released the beautifully mellow and wistful “Let Me Hate.” The intense negative feeling in the title makes a lot of sense

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Asylums - Instant Coffee

Granted, instant coffee couldn’t be further away from a freshly brewed cup of coffee made from just ground coffee beans if it tried, but it serves as a metaphor for the state we’re in as a society. The new single by British quartet Asylums is no big lament

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VIDEO PICKS: DEVORA, HAVET, RVBY MY DEAR, Tommy Ashby

DEVORA – God Is Dead A woman in a Goth-inspired outfit with long, platinum blonde hair and a cowboy hat has my immediate attention. Always. No different with DEVORA, who’s tackling spiritual powers and religion with her latest single and video, titled “God Is Dead.” She says about the track:

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common goldfish - I Don't Feel Today

British songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist common goldfish raises important questions with his new single “I Don’t Feel Today.” The track is captivating from the start and offers a fascinating blend of classic piano, psychedelic synths, and earthy vocals. Based in Tottenham, North London, Jonty Lovell (common goldfish) says about

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Francie - Casanova

Dark and brooding, yet with a sliver of promise for something meant to last that is “Casanova,” the new single by Francie. We asked the Italian singer/songwriter to tell us a bit more about “Casanova,” and she says: This single was born from the need of creating an energetic,

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Russel Louder - Come Around

Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Russel Louder follows their splendid debut album HUMOR with the catchy and exquisitely danceable “Come Around.” The track’s chorus is a very subtle and elegant nod to “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record),” really just enough to feel something like recognition and be

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VIDEO PICKS: Beau, Blake Morgan, Cab Ellis, Loyal Lobos

Beau – Life Twice The new single Life Twice by NYC duo Beau comes with a colorful, glittering live performance video directed by Brandon Herman. Watch it, and you surely don’t want to miss their next show. The band says about the song: “‘Life Twice’ is a song about trials

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Blessed - Redefine

“Redefine” marks the second single and opening track from art-rock quartet Blessed‘s upcoming album. Titled Circuitous, the record will be available October 28 via Flemish Eye. This is not easy-listening-pop, but this is music that takes you under its wings and makes you listen, and in the process, really

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carina - summer air buzz ft. Bel Cobain

The cover photo might make you think of gentle folk songs but there’s nothing ‘folksy’ about carina’s music. It’s subtle, understated lo-fi pop at its best. Think Billy Eilish before she became a household name. The London-based artist just released her debut EP spaceout!, a beautiful collection

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Cate Le Bon - Typical Love [Video]

Welsh singer, songwriter, and producer Cate Le Bon released her sixth full-length studio album Pompeii on February 4th, promoting it with an extensive tour through the US and Europe. We decided to be part of the tour kick-off and traveled upstate to see Cate and her fabulous live band putting

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AJAY - Swindlers

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist AJAY found time between touring with alternative R&B artist Orion Sun and performing with Omar’s Hat to release his entirely DIY single “Swindlers.” The result is a warm and soulful track with sprinkles of glitter and hope. Asked about “Swindlers,” AJAY says: The