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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Andria Rose, Gustaf, Kalbells, Witch Prophet

Andria Rose – get away “Get Away” is an intense new song new Texas singer/songwriter Andria Rose. The video complements the music perfectly: follow Andria through a hazy world as she muses to escape from it all. Watch the video now: Gustaf Like so many fellow New Yorkers, we also

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SONG PICK: Keaton Henson - Ambulance (video)

The utterly beautiful, quiet, and artfully arranged “Ambulance” is the lead single of Keaton Henson‘s new album “Monument.” The album’s opener is also characteristical for the eleven tracks as a whole, as Henson explains: “”Ambulance” is an entertainer’s cry for help, mistaken for a pop song, and

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SONG PICK: Matu - Out of the Mist

Soft guitar strumming contrasts with alluring, powerful vocals until the wistful lead guitar glues it all together. These elements are the signature details of “Out of the Mist,” the new single by Matu, a singer/songwriter from Argentina. Born in the South of Argentina, Patagonia, and now living in Buenos

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SONG PICK: The Beths - Mars, The God of War

A lot is going on in The Beths‘ new music video and no surprise, with a title like “Mars, The God Of War.” Elizabeth Stokes personifies the planet when she sings: “Mars, the god of war, is watching over me // So passively // From the twinkling scenery // Mars, the god of

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SONG PICK: Johnny Lloyd - Suze

We became fans of British singer/songwriter Johnny Lloyd thanks to his last year’s released album “Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds.” Now, the prolific artist announces his new album “Cheap Medication”, out on October 30th via Xtra Mile Recordings. “Suze” marks the last offer before the album drops

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SONG PICK: The Drives - OCD

Californian three-piece The Drives could as well have met in early 2000 and not only in 2017 because of the cool and catchy indie-rock they create. It was 2017 when singer and songwriter Andrew Levin and guitarist Casey Chen met over their bedroom recordings and formed The Drives. Later that

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Aaron Frazer, Mamalrky, Niki Darling, Violent Vicky

Aaron Frazer – Over You Aaron Frazer announces his debut album “Introducing…,” out January 8th, 2021 on Dead Oceans/Easy Eye Sound with the charismatic single and video “Over You”. The single is a collaboration between Frazer and Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys). Frazer says about the song: “‘Over You’ is

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SONG PICK: GLDED - Paine

Indiana-born, Chicago-based musician Ben Harper, makes gorgeous indie-electronic folk-pop under the moniker GLDED  and just released his new single “Paine”. The track combines vital electronics with tender finger-picked guitars, all held together by Harper’s mellow and utterly beautiful vocals. After the previous single “Waiting Up”, “Paine” is yet another

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SONG PICK: Dream Prescription - Never Giving Up On You

Tim Robert (vocals, guitar) and Kent Friedman (synthesizer) first met while working as DJs and producers in New York City dance clubs. They had made a name for themselves individually in the electronic music scene and chose the not-quite-easy year of 2020 to start their collaborative project, Dream Prescription. Now,

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SONG PICK: Elise Boulanger - Cigarettes et Rosé

Canadian singer/songwriter Elise Boulanger releases the utterly gorgeous “Cigarettes et Rosé” today. With her crisp and confident vocals, as well as impressive songwriting creativity and skills, she evokes the legendary Kate Bush big time. Warm string tones are contrasting with austere drum rolls and marching beats. While living in

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SONG PICK: Valetta - Irregular Low

At home in Manchester, Valetta just released the bold, beautiful and superbly original “Irregular Low”. The magnificent track simmers and swirls, and intensifies, before it dances into a grandiose finale. This is not the work of a newcomer band but clearly the creative output of very skilled musicians, who know

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SONG PICK: CAAMP - Officer of Love (video)

Following the release of the glorious “Fall, Fall, Fall”, a song about change and all that must change, especially racial and environmental injustices, CAAMP come out with “Officer of Love”. This time, the Ohio-based trio goes for a romantic and a catchy, feel-good vibe. The groovy track is now out

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SONG PICK: Jack Conman - Come Back In The Room (Video Premiere)

“Come Back In The Room” is a wistful song about the heartbreak that ensues when a relationship ends and exquisitely captures the powerlessness of not being able to change the person’s mind who is walking out the door. It is the latest single by Manchester-based singer/songwriter Jack Conman,

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SONG PICK: Amelie Patterson - Let Your Trouble Go

“Let Your Trouble Go” is the new single by Canadian singer/songwriter Amelie Patterson and it is a sweet, mellow track with sparkling sprinkles of hope. While the verse is kept pensive and dulcet, the chorus goes all-in with a beautiful catchiness that makes us want to chime in and

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SONG PICK: Beau - Dance With Me (Video)

Can we collectively miss New York City? The energy, the possibilities, and the surprises NYC had in store for us? While not born and bred in the city like Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney of indie-pop duo Beau, I think most of us can relate to the joie-de-vivre their new

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Host, Kelly Lee Owens ft. John Cale, Miloe, Optic Sink

Host – Borderline Irish singer and producer Host is suffering from a particularly painful breakup in her latest song “Borderline.” The video does not beautify the situation: the pain is real and does not subside any time soon. Host says about the song: Like a frog in boiling water, you don’

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SONG PICK: Vases - Postwar Fiction

Vases is the moniker of Los Angeles-based musician and visual artist Ty Baron, who creates shoegaze influenced dream pop with provocative, intelligent lyrics. “Postwar Fiction” is the first single from Vases’ upcoming album titled “Pure Plastic Art!”, scheduled to drop next year. It is produced and engineered by Omar Yakar

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SONG PICK: Zero 7 - Outline (feat. Lou Stone)

Fans of Downtempo, trip-hop, and any kind of chill electronic music will know about Zero 7, the British duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. With their 2004 released second album “When It Falls”, featuring the vocals of Sia and Mozez, among others, they put themselves firmly on the

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SONG PICK: Nicolas Michaux - Enemies (Video)

Belgian singer/songwriter Nicolas Michaux dropped his album “Amour Colère” today, and “Enemies” is the last single from the glorious album, which is full of complex and diverse stories like relocating to a new country or the shift in family life up to excruciating topics like death. “Enemies” is as

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Amilli, Late Verlaine, merci mercy, Odina

Amilli – Green Eyes In “Green Eyes” German singer/songwriter Amilli seduces her love interest with classic, pretty visuals. She keeps her cool though, singing: “I’m glad you take a chance on me.” And the summerly vibe comes not out of nowhere as Amilli reveals: In June, I went on

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SONG PICK: JWestern - Check In

Following the splash that his debut single “Call You Right Now” made, British alt-pop artist JWestern adds “Check In” to his released work. Soft, pleasing vocals over a bed of glistening guitar sounds and groovy beats that brighten even the darkest places, even a melancholic heart, maybe. John Gooding, who

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SONG PICK: Cosmo's Midnight - Idaho

“Idaho” is the final, and extremely satisfying cut from “Yesteryear”, the second full-length album of Cosmo’s Midnight, out on October 2nd via Sony Music Australia. The electro-pop duo consisting of twin brothers Cosmo and Patrick Liney, calls Sydney their home. Essentially, “Idaho” sounds very Australian in the sense that

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SONG PICK: La Poré - Blame

Formerly the drummer of Cleveland-based pop band Captain Kidd, Nick Samson exchanged Ohio with California and now calls Los Angeles his home. With his new psych-pop project La Poré, he blends 80s synths with exquisite drum work and tops it all with his gorgeous falsetto vocals. La Poré’s new

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Crawford Mack, Estere, Ruti, Scintii

Crawford Mack – Firing Squad Despite its gripping title, we loved the sheer beauty of “Firing Squad” by Glasgow-based singer/songwriter Crawford Mack, hence had previously featured the track in our Song Pick of the Day series. Today, the creative singer-songwriter released a short film, conceptualized by him together with the

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SONG PICK: Florence Arman - In a Heartbeat (Video)

What do you need for a compelling video? A lot of money and an elaborate film team around you? No! Some of the most touching and intriguing music videos come from a clever idea inspired by a great song. Florence Arman seems to have an abundance of talent and creativity