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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&

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Maria Kelly - Something Better

It feels like we haven't featured an Irish artist in a while, and with a visit to Dublin a year ago still vividly in my mind, I am excited to feature Dublin-based indie artist Maria Kelly today. She just released the beautifully mellow "Something Better" via

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The Great Escape

It is October, and we are closing in on the first SXSW Music announcement. From 2013 to 2019, this was a major cause for excitement for us: the moment when our days at the festival began taking shape. In 2020, the pandemic ended our SXSW streak. But while I would

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Laura Adeline - Curbside

With its lush production of intricate electronic beats, "Curbside" is a beautiful example of the exciting music currently coming out of Australia. It marks the new single by Perth-born and raised artist Laura Adeline, whose R&B-infused, soulful vocals render the track so mesmerizing. Before I listened

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Caroline Says - Dust

Singer/songwriter Caroline Says delights with the gorgeous "Dust," the last single from her album The Lucky One, out this Friday via Western Vinyl. Behind the moniker is Alabama-native, Brooklyn-based Caroline Sallee, who explains that a road trip inspired "Dust:"  “I drove to West Texas to

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Dalia - everything’s different

Thanks to its sweet and joyfully upbeat vibe Dalia's new single, "everything’s different," is impossible to ignore and something that beautifully settles in your ear and mind. Of course, we were interested in the story behind the lovely song, and the Spain-born and London-based pop

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The Weather Station - Neon Signs

Toronto's The Weather Station, fronted by Tamara Lindeman, announces a new album with their beautifully atmospheric new single "Neon Signs." Titled Humanhood, the album is due out January 17 via Fat Possum. From its vibe and feel, "Neon Signs" could also fit on The

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What Are They Thinking?

We are fans of the FX TV show “The Bear” since we – somewhat accidentally – stumbled over the first episode. Since then, the show has racked up 23 Emmy Awards and many raving reviews. It is nice to find something early and be on the mainstream for a while. However, season

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Prima Queen - Fool

One of my top favorite song releases of 2024 is little luna's "fool," and so I was naturally interested in checking out Prima Queen's equally titled new single. While little luna calls Los Angeles her home, Kristin McFadden (vocals, guitar) moved from Chicago to

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Hachiku - Tell Your Friends You Love Them

In June of this year, German-Australian producer Hachiku released the delightful "Time Wasted Worrying," and follows this beautiful success with the even brighter and catchier "Tell Your Friends You Love Them." The song can be seen as a love letter to life and friendship, and it

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IAMJJ - Moonshine

Before I even watched the video, I was already totally in love with "Moonshine," the new single by Danish singer/songwriter IAMJJ. These are vocals I could listen to on repeat, and they are Jakob Stenfatt Jensen's, the artist behind the moniker IAMJJ. It's

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The Future of Music Began Ten Years Ago

The new FKA twigs single “Eusexua” is excellent and I’m happy about that. twigs, like Grimes, is an artist I have been following from the beginning of her career and feel a personal connection to, despite both having grown into global stardom. 10 to 15 years ago, music discovery

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Daisy the Great - All The People

Daisy the Great are an important part of New York's exciting indie-rock scene and they just dropped the highly alluring "All The People," the lead single from their upcoming fourth EP. The duo's members Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker met as acting majors at

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Polly - Eyes on the Road

Danish pop singer/songwriter Polly delights with the bright and beautiful "Eyes on the Road." I am pretty sure we all had a moment like the one Polly describes yet not everybody creates a brilliant song or the likes. "Eyes on the Road" sparkles and gives

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Carla Aakre - watercolour

When I listened to "watercolour," the new song by Finnish singer/songwriter Carla Aakre, I loved it from the spot. With its warm, fuzzy feeling, it reminded me of the beautiful quality of British singer/songwriter Fenne Lilly, whom Oliver and I are huge fans of. Of course,

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Skateland - Sunset Cinema

Skateland is the moniker of Austin, TX-based singer, songwriter, and producer Dorian Williams Jr., and his latest beautiful single, "Sunset Cinema," comes with a compelling music video. The song features a laid-back, hazy vibe, supporting Dorian's lyrics when he sings, "I can see you in

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Kissed by the Moon

Was the music scene better in New York City twenty years ago? This is a question we can ask ourselves directly because when we immigrated to the United States in April 2001, we lived on the Lower East Side, and “indie sleaze” was happening right there in our neighborhood. In

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Tears For Fears - The Girl That I Call Home

Something brand new from Tears For Fears just dropped, and it is an instant TFF classic! "The Girl That I Call Home" pulls all the strings that Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith knew how to pull all these years. The song is warm, melodious, and instantly likable, and

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Daryl Johns - I'm So Serious

To join Mac Demarco's live band, Daryl Johns left his home in New Jersey and moved to California. He not only plays bass in Demarco's band but also creates his own blend of catchy indie pop that's impossible not to like. With his new

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Divine Sweater - A Time For Everything

Good band names are harder and harder to come by, with so many cool ones already taken, and I should not let my dislike for a particular hit song or band stop me from exploring a new band. That's why I gave Divine Sweater 15 minutes of my

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Dance to the Machines

I have previously mentioned the Ableton Podcast Doing Music and cannot recommend it highly enough. Roughly every week, producer (and Ableton employee) Craig Schuftan interviews musicians about music, and it is fascinating to get a glimpse into how these creative minds work. The last installment was a bit different: it

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Vanarin - I Don’t Know

Anglo-Italian four-piece Vanarin knows precisely what they're doing with their latest release, the brilliant "I Don’t Know," marrying soul with R'n'B, and adding elements from psychedelia to rock and funk. This crazy catchy vibe is no accident but calls for musicians

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Tessa Rose Jackson - Stick In The Mud

"Stick In The Mud" by Tessa Rose Jackson sounds familiar and fresh simultaneously, thanks to its classic cinematic feel paired with gritty guitars and Tessa's soothing vocals. It's a song that wraps you in a warm, sonic blanket but shakes you every now and

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Terra Twin - The Recogniser

Listening to Terra Twin's "The Recogniser" instantly makes me want to see the London-based band live. The track mesmerizes with its bouncy beat, vibrant vibe, and warm, soothing vocals. I'd like to have a really good look at frontman Maxim Baldry and guitarist Lewis