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SONG PICK: Astral Swans - Spiral

Canadian singer/songwriter Matthew Swann, artistically known under the moniker Astral Swans, just released a beautiful, new self-titled album of which we feature the moody “Spiral.” For that single, Swann enlisted the lovely vocals of Julie Doiron, who lends the moody track an airy and optimistic vibe. Asked about “Spiral,

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VIDEO PICKS: Alix Page, ANIQO, Corrina Repp, Jamie Perrett

Alix Page – 25 Alix Page is far younger than 25, so she does look way into the future in her new song, reminiscing about a past relationship. The rest of us can take her video at face value and indulge in nostalgia about a carefree, seemingly perfect summer love. Watch

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SONG PICK: Namesake - Hole In The Wall (Video)

We know New York post-punk rockers Namesake for a good while but back then it was under their former name Honduras. The name change was initiated when co-founding member Tyson Moore left the band during the 2020 pandemic but instead of calling it quits, the remaining members created their second

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SONG PICK: Trentemøller - All Too Soon

Danish composer, musician, and producer Trentemøller releases the mesmerizing “All Too Soon.” For his newest single, he once again features the compelling vocals of longtime collaborator Lisbet Fritze, whom we could last enjoy on the dreamy “In The Gloaming.” In “All Too Soon,” Trentemøller explores the push and pull of

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SONG PICK: Stats - Wet Black Trees

Too bad to discover a really cool band only to learn that they’ll call it quits by next month. Granted, they go out in style, releasing a farewell album and celebrating with one last live show. However, their music will live on and so we enjoy “Wet Black Trees,

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SONG PICK: Tears For Fears - The Tipping Point (Video)

While on a little birthday vacay in Upstate New York, I learned that my all-time favorite band Tears For Fears have a new single out. Of course, I immediately stopped the album we were listening to (Perverse by Jesus Jones), and put on “The Tipping Point,” playing it for a

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SONG PICK: Le Junk - Sticky Side

“Satisfaction tastes so wrong” sings Le Junk in his new single “Sticky Side.” The British songwriter, singer and producer developed his passion for music by playing around with a bass and drum machine before refining his style. The juxtaposition of different styles in “Sticky Side” is exciting and the melodic

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SONG PICK: Bunny X - Young & In Love

Earlier this week, New York-based Synthwave/Italo disco duo Bunny X  released their highly awaited debut album Young & In Love via Aztec Records. We dig all the tracks on the nostalgia-tinged and oh-so-dance-ready album and decided to feature the album’s title track, because -who doesn’t remember the

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SONG PICK: ZOO - What's There To Lose

Find Cincinnati-based songwriter Cory Pavlinac as “A Band Called Zoo” or “A Man Called Zoo” on his socials and simply as ZOO on most DSPs. But you would want to find him because the songs he creates are melodic, with an experimental edge and enchant thanks to their relatable little

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VIDEO PICKS: Hana Vu, Imogen, Kidsø, Oscar Welsh

Hana Vu – Keeper L.A. musician Hana Vu is grossly overlooked in this video, no matter how much she tries to catch attention from others. Director Meagen Houang did not take the easy route when she filmed the clip in one shot. Hana recalls: “Shooting ‘Keeper’ was really an intense

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SONG PICK: Good Posture - Last Time (Video)

Don’t know about you but I can not say ‘no’ to a song that makes me feel good from start to finish. As soon as “Last Time” opens with its clear and catchy notes, I am humming along. “Last Time” is the new single by Leipzig-based, U.K.-born

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SONG PICK: APRE - You (Video)

Experimental duo APRE share “You,” a glorious and engrossing follow-up to their earlier release, the stunning “All Mine.” The newest cut from their upcoming album “A001,”  is like a warm, fuzzy blanket that we’d reach out for, now that the weather gets cooler again. The nine-track mixtapes record is

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SONG PICK: DAMEFRISØR - Do You Think I'm Special

When I woke up this morning, the first song I heard streaming on the radio was “Creep” by Radiohead, a song that was ubiquitous in the early and mid-90s with its famous lyric “So fuckin’ special, I wish I was special”. Coincidentally, I decided yesterday already to feature “Do You

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VIDEO PICKS: French For Rabbits, Haley Johnsen, Lee Triffon x Roy Regev, Nina Savary

French For Rabbits – The Outsider There is not much room for interpretation in “The Outsider.” Still, the video so charmingly visualizes the plights and joys of an introverted person that it will make you smile. Brooke Singer, the frontwoman of New Zealand band French For Rabbits explains about the song:

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SONG PICK: NoSo - Suburbia (Video)

LA-based artist NoSo aka Abby Hwong (she/they), impresses and delights with lovely vocals, some serious guitar chops, and an uncanny talent for melodic pop songs. Today, she releases the glorious “Subarbia,” her new single, and video. In addition, she announces that she signed with Partisan Records. With “Suburbia,” she

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SONG PICK: Ryan Egan - Weeknights (Video)

New Jersey-native singer/songwriter Ryan Egan packed his things and moved to Paris shortly before the worldwide lockdown hit. He recently came back to his old turf as well as New York and Philadelphia to record songs for his upcoming album to drop on April 8th, 2022. The album’s

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SONG PICK: iamnotshane - Don't Say That (Video)

As bright and beautiful as a sunshine-filled birthday party with great friends celebrating together. The crazy catchy “Don’t Say That” by Los Angeles-based artist and songwriter iamnotshane is an 80s-tinged gem of a pop song. While the irresistibility of the track stands on its own, the accompanying video pushes

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SONG PICK: Black Marble - Preoccupation (Video)

Black Marble‘s new single “Preoccupation” got us hooked immediately with its sweet analog synths and managed to keep the momentum going, thanks to the warm and earthy vocals and the irresistible production. Throw in a lovely, video by mixed-media collective Crack Cloud and we’re officially swooning. The video

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VIDEO PICKS: Aerhart, Hatchie, Catbells, Sweet Nobody

Aerhart – Hold Me Closer, Give Me Space “Hold Me Closer, Give Me Space,” the latest single by Brooklyn-based singer and producer Amelia Wellers aka Aerhart was our Song Pick not long ago. Now Amelia adds an intriguing DIY video that also shows how “outdoor space” often looks like in a

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SONG PICK: Foamboy - Peach Smoothie

Portland-based duo Foamboy, comprised of producer Wil Bakula and vocalist Katy Ohsiek just released the smooth and utterly gorgeous “Peach Smoothie,” the third single ahead of their upcoming album. The ten-track debut My Sober Daydream is scheduled for October 1st. Bukula and Ohsiek met in Salem, OR, and worked together

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SONG PICK: Sea Fever - Afterthought

Manchester alt-rock collective Sea Fever release the urgent, intense, and utterly irresistible “Afterthought.” The track marks the latest single from their upcoming debut album Folding Lines, with a release date of October 22nd. Sea Fever is fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) on vocals and guitars, alongside singer Beth

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SONG PICK: Fuzzy Sun - Morning Light

“Morning Light” by Fuzzy Sun is an irresistibly gorgeous song and the embodiment of U.K. indie-rock at its best. When I close my eyes, I can picture myself sitting on the balcony early in the morning, thanks to the song’s bright notes and its carefree and upbeat vibe.

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VIDEO PICKS: Hayden Thorpe, Liberty, MUNYA, Natalie Jane Hill

Hayden Thorpe – Metafeeling We are totally in love with Hayden Thorpe‘s upcoming album Moondust for my Diamond and the super talented artist has released yet another fantastic track from the record including a stunning video. When asked about “Metafeeling”, Thorpe says: I was feeling inspired by studies into the

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SONG PICK: Jane. - Ingenue

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jane. released  “Ingenue,” his emotive and enchanting debut single. Jane. is the new project of Raj Jain for whom ethnicity plays an even bigger role than for most of us since he grew up half Indian, a quarter black, and a quarter white in both America

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SONG PICK: Frances Baker - Bringing Me Down

Is it a sheer coincidence that I feature back-to-back two female singer/songwriters, who produce their music themselves and call Nashville, TN their home? Maybe they will collaborate on something one day? For now, get to know Frances Baker, who embarked on an exciting journey to support Arlo Parks on