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SONG PICK: M Field - Fiona (Video)

Matthew Field, aka M Field, moved from his home in Capetown, South Africa, to London, the U.K, in a change of scenery. In the process, he also gears up for the release of his self-titled EP, due September 2nd. From the EP, we already came to love “Gargoyle,” “Leafy

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SONG PREMIERE: Grant Swift - I Just Can’t Honestly

Songwriter, singer and producer Grant Swift is gearing up for the release of his new album First Elephant, out on August 6th. We are excited to premiere “I Just Can’t Honestly” from this splendid new record. As the album’s opener, “I Just Can’t Honestly,” sets the mood

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SONG PICK: Maisyn - Pool Party

Los Angeles-based songwriter, singer, and guitarist Maisyn writes songs that are rooted in personal experiences and reflections, yet they certainly resonate with a great many people. Her latest single “Pool Party,” is the third one ahead of her upcoming EP. For “Pool Party,” Jessi Mason aka Maisyn teamed up with

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VIDEO PICKS: Emika, Pink Laces, Piroshka, Valeree

Emika – Battles Pt. II The original “Battles” is the opener of Emika’s 2015 album “Drei.” The sequel, which features Sebastian on the violin, is a different experience. The video adds to the mythical experience: directed by Zee Marla Osh, it shows a cosmic battle between fantastic figures. Watch the

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SONG PICK: Rosenblume - Knight In Shining Armor (Video)

Ahead of his self-titled debut album scheduled for September, 24th British singer/songwriter Rosenblume releases the beautifully catchy “Knight In Shining Armor.” While the guitar-driven song deals at its core with heartbreak, it is surprisingly optimistic and upbeat even. Looks like the Liverpool-based artist has long since moved on, and

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SONG PICK: Sunshine Boysclub - Don't See Why (Video)

“Don’t See Why,” the new single by Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Sunshine Boysclub comes with groovy bass lines, lush guitar rhythms, and a crazy catchy chorus. When Sam Martin aka Sunshine Boysclub sings on repeat I don’t see why, we are ready to join his introspective journey.

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SONG PICK: Jennah Barry - Venus in Heat

Nova Scotia Songwriter Jennah Barry  takes immediately under her spell with the quietly powerful and passionate “Venus in Heat.” Her new single is co-produced by Colin Nealis, a longtime collaborator and bassist of Andy Shauf. The track also marks Jennah Barry’s first release since her much acclaimed 2020 album

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VIDEO PICKS: Cuffed Up, Gang of Youths, Lala Lala, Langkamer

Cuffed Up – Canaries “Canaries” is an explosive indie-rock banger by L.A. quartet Cuffed Up. And how can this kind of music be better celebrated than with a well-put-together life performance video? The band says about the song: “‘Canaries’ is about going down a path that you know is wrong

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SONG PICK: Broken Fires - Boundaries

After a five-year hiatus, alt-pop trio Broken Fire released new work with their EP New Friends, recorded in an old church in Wales. “Boundaries,” the closing track of the stellar EP, shows the three-piece from a softer and more dramatic side. It also features Angharad Jenkins of folk-rock band Calan

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SONG PICK: JAiRUS - Groove

Even if you didn’t grow up in the 70s, you get a sense of what it must have been like when listening to “Groove,” the fabulous new single by JAiRUS. You are immediately transported back into time: big cars, long hair, flared out jeans, flowing scarves… with music in

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SONG PICK: The Slang - Nothing Lasts Forever (Video)

Today, DC-based pop-rock duo The Slang released the inspiring and utterly irresistible “Nothing Lasts Forever.” Their new single comes together with a beautifully shot music video, a fantastic mini-film, really. We wanted to know more about the song and video’s background and reached out to The Slang. The duo’

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VIDEO PICKS: Alice Hubble, Chiiild, Far Caspian

Alice Hubble – My Dear Friend (Bot25v2) Alice Hubble has been called “one lady at home with her enormous collection of synthesisers,” and she has made good use of her gear for her new song “My Dear Friend,” reminiscent of synth-pop legends like Kraftwerk or Air. The video silent movie-style scenes

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SONG PICK: Mewn - I'm Only Talking

Manchester art-rock five-piece Mewn release with “I’m Only Talking” the second single from their upcoming debut EP Landscapes Unchanged via Simonie Records out later this month. The almost seven minutes long track starts on a bright high note but not even halfway through takes a different, more pensive turn,

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SONG PICK: E.W. Harris - Bad Ghost

“Bad Ghost,” the new single by eclectic singer/songwriter E.W. Harris is a glorious piece of music where pensive and thought-provoking songwriting, paired with emotive vocals and skillful fingerpicking meets modern finishing touches. The Brooklyn-based artist premiered “Bad Ghost” on Saturday live at the newly (re-)opened Footlight Presents

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SONG PICK: 88/89 - Bite the Bullet

Awww – I remember 1988 and 1989 well, but contrary to Michael Hornby (vocals) and Jack James (guitar), neither of these two years were the one I was born in. In 88/89‘s case, though, their birth years not only make for a cool band name but also set the

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SONG PICK: Ásgeir - Sunday Drive (Video)

Icelandic singer/songwriter Ásgeir releases the hauntingly beautiful and utterly mesmerizing “Sunday Drive,” a song based on a personal experience that could have ended very differently! It is surprising and then again maybe not at all, that it took one of Iceland’s finest musicians so long to put this

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VIDEO PICKS: Babehoven, Charm of Finches, Kings of Convenience

Babehoven – Annie’s Shoes We will have more about Maya Bon, aka Babehoven, on Friday when her EP “Nastavi, Calliope” comes out. But the colorful, deep-sea-themed stop-go video created by Phoebe Jane Heart deserves a separate mention in our weekly video roundup. Watch the video now: Charm of Finches – Concentrate

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SONG PICK: Johnny Lloyd - Joypolis

Some artists make themselves rare, and only occasionally appear live or release new material. Not so British songwriter, singer, and film composer Johnny Lloyd, who gears up for his third solo album La La La out July 16th, 2021 via Xtra Mile Recordings. (Pre-order now.) Providing us with another taste

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SONG PICK: Charlie Clark, Paul Wilson - Late Night Drinking (Video)

Charlie Clark (Astrid) teams up with Paul Wilson (Snow Patrol), who gives “Late Night Drinking” the Red Flame Mix treatment. The result is a brilliant indie-rock anthem with sparkles, passion and depth. The track also marks the first single to be released on Clark’s recently announced independent label: No

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SONG PICK: Shady Groves - Smoulder

Michigan artist collective Shady Groves landed on our radar in 2016. Their guitar-driven sound instantly resonated with us back then and still does. Throughout the years, the two founding members Adam Fitzgerald and Dylan Caron, expanded the band as seemed fit, but with life throwing its curveballs (or lemons?), they

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SONG PICK: SILT - I Always Need A Break

Who doesn’t need a break, at times? But Always? There must be a story behind the new single by Melbourne-based indie-rock trio SILT. What inspired the utterly gorgeous “I Always Need A Break?” The band’s Jess Polain explains: Some people just have a way of making you feel

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VIDEO PICKS: Ada Lea, Janita, Salt Ashes, The Zephyr Bones

Ada Lea – hurt Montreal-based singer/songwriter Alexandra Levy aka Ada Lea is very clear in both lyrics and visuals of her new song “hurt.” Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, she seems to be stuck in a wrong moment, and all she knows is that it will pass. Alexandra says: “I

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SONG PICK: Silvertwin - The Night Is Ours

British five-piece Silvertwin create music that is less nostalgic than seems to come from a different era altogether. Think Paul McCartney when he and his wife started the band Wings, or when Jeff Lynne and his mates formed the Electric Light Orchestra. It is hard to believe that “The Night

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SONG PICK: Signe - Enough

We came across Chicago-born, European transplant Signe late last year with her single “Cry Wolf,” and are excited to feature her new song today. The Paris-based pop-musician raises substantial questions in “Enough.” She asks “What do you want? Is it enough?” a question, we probably all have asked ourselves multiple

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SONG PICK: Skeleten - Live in Another World

Producer and vocalist Skeleten, who calls Syndey, Australia his home, released his new single “Live in Another World” and it is beautiful! The track swirls on a bed of hypnotic beats and synths lines, with vocals thrown in that sound like the promise of a better world. And who did