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SONG PICK: Austin Ward - Big Technology (Video)

Many songs come either from a personal place or are self-reflecting one in some ways, and the personal experiences shape these introspective stories. Not every musician though can take from having worked for a huge tech company yet Austin Ward can. In  “Big Technology”, the Los Angeles-based producer, singer/songwriter,

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SONG PICK: Ellie M - Out Of The Blue

“Out of the Blue”, the new single by English singer/songwriter Ellie M is a big sweeping pop-production one does not hear so often anymore with restrained bedroom pop being ubiquitous these days. The more “Out of the Blue” surprises with Elli M’s powerful yet warm and earthy vocals,

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Grae, Oscar Welsh, Roosevelt, Turning Jewels Into Water

Grae – Ex Lovers Toronto-based musician Grae has released many great videos in the past and now it is her turn for a self-directed clip filmed in isolation. “Ex Lovers” is about Grae’s complicated dating situation. She explains: “Ex Lovers” was written during a time in my life where I

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SONG PICK: Tomos - Resonate

Once I decide which new song I want to feature, I listen several times to the track and jot down whatever associations I have, with usually half a dozen adjectives as a result. Not so with “Resonate”, the new single by Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist Tomos because the descriptions were

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SONG PICK: Rituals of Mine - Come Around Me (Video)

Rituals of Mine is the musical project of Los Angeles-based songwriter and singer Terra Lopez. With her eclectic mix of downtempo, indie-pop, and R&B elements she puts herself firmly on the map and setting the bar high for her sophomore album “Hype Nostalgia”, out September 25th via Carpark

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Q&A with Slye

Sometimes one song is all it takes to make a lasting impression and spur curiosity and deeper interest! “The Mirror” by songwriter, guitarist, and singer Slye is such a magical song. Yet all of Slye’s R&B and funk-inspired, soulful music offers this magnetic pull and stunning beauty,

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SONG PICK: Private World - Hypnagogia

“Hypnagogia” refers to the transitional state from wakefulness to sleep. Cardiff pop-band Private World has chosen that state of consciousness during the onset of sleep for their new single. “Hypnagogia” is an exquisitely layered and richly textured track, filled with sweet emotions and soft sounds. On the helm of Private

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JUNETEENTH: MIXTAPE 2020

A good four years ago, we came across Blak Emoji , became friends, and have been seeing Blak Emoji live whenever we could and were overjoyed when Blak Emoji joined our showcase lineup for Northside 2016. There are no live events happening these days but so are other important events and

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SONG PICK: Tricky - Fall Please feat. Marta (Video)

When Tricky says about his new single that it would be his “version of pop music”, then this can be taken literally as “Fall Please feat. Marta” is as appealing as it is slightly unsettling and seriously catchy. It is one of these tracks one wants to listen to on

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Adeline, Blair Jollands, J. Lamotta, She's Excited!

Adeline – Twilight French- Caribbean singer Adeline goes for an enticing retro vibe for her upcoming EP “Intérimes,” out on July 10. “Twilight” is one of two videos she has released this week. Adeline gives us some background about her latest work: This EP feels like a new chapter musically. I’

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SONG PICK: Cai Gray - Invincible

“Invincible”, the new single by Nashville-based singer/songwriter Cai Gray starts out pensive and brooding but lightens up a bit further in. Understandably, as the subject matter is serious and based on Cai’s own experiences with depression. We reached out and asked Cai if he could summarize “Invincible” for

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SONG PICK: At Pavillon - Joy

It only takes three letters to infuse a grey day or a hopeless moment with a feeling of possibilities. Small on the outside, yet incredibly powerful that is “Joy”, the mighty three-letter word and also the title of the new single by Austrian pop-quartet At Pavillon. The feel-good track swirls

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SONG PICK: Luca Wilding - Heartachers

“Heartachers” starts with tender fingerpicking, creating a gentle and beautiful backdrop for Luca Wilding‘s utterly amazing vocals. We cannot not listen to what he has to say, as “Heartachers” immediately puts us under a spell. Suddenly, roughly at the half-way mark, the song takes an unexpected turn: it swells

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Lesibu Grand, Meggie Lennon, 박혜진 Park Hye Jin, Rebecka Reinhard

Lesibu Grand – Jennifer My Girl Atlanta-based indie-rock band Lesibu Grand deliver a tender, emotional, and at the same time highly catchy track with “Jennifer, My Girl”. They say about their music: “Our special sauce comes from our relationship, both the obvious differences – age, race, and sex – and the musical ones.

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SONG PICK: Syd Sister - This Summer

The irresistibly catchy “This Summer” comes with a sunny, carefree vibe and a video that makes you long for Summer even more so smack dab in the middle of summer yet no possibility for a beach vacay. Thank you very much, pandemic! This ode to the good times marks the

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SONG PICK: The Dryas - Boy

At home in Brighton, The Dryas just released an exhilarating and highly delectable indie-rock gem. Their debut single “Boy” sets the bar high for their next single (July) and EP later this year, with its pulsating beat, the synths and spoken words elements, steady guitar and warm vocals. “Boy” is

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SONG PICK: NZCA LINES - Prisoner of Love

Love at first listen! What makes us fall for “Prisoner of Love” so easily, is the song’s groovy, sensual, and sweeping vibe paired with a heavy dose of 70s disco feel. The striking sweetness of the strings adds a sense of nostalgia and longing. “Prisoner of Love” is the

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SONG PICK: Fast Preacher- Stick Together

“Stick Together” are the first two words the listener hears when Fast Preacher‘s new single starts and this appeal also sets the mood for the song as a whole: Stick together, more than ever Heart of treasure, bold endeavor Stormy weather, pluck your feathers Now or never, flock together

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SONG PICK: Renwick - High Horse

“High Horse” comes with a big dose of nostalgia thanks to its bouncy synths and the reflecting vibe. Having grown up in Sydney, Australia, Renwick learned to play the trombone, the piano, and other instruments from a young age on and is able to draw from many different influences, eventually

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BLACKOUT TUESDAY: The Show Must Be Paused

SOLIDARITY A simple and clear message. We are participating in #BlackoutTuesday so that we can reflect on the systemic racism and violence that pervades our culture. Visit #TheShowMustBePaused to learn more and find a collection of relevant resources, to make this day of reflection count. Together we stand against racism,

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SONG PICK: Milwin - Kill the Lights (feat. Philip Strand)

“Kill the Lights” the new single by Swedish songwriter, DJ and producer Milwin places itself effortlessly in any collection of irresistible, dancefloor-ready feel-good songs. The exquisite track features vocalist Philip Strand of the Swedish rock band Normandie and sparkles with an abundance of sexy summer vibes. Milwin, né Edwin Milton

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SONG PICK: Kid Brunswick - SKINNY

When we first featured British singer/songwriter and producer Harry Gilmour, he released his unique and irresistible brand of electro-grunge rock under the moniker Brunswick. Since then, he published a couple of more singles plus his debut album and is now Kid Brunswick. We think that name suits this crazy

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Giek_1, Houses of Heaven, Joulie Fox, Thunder Jackson

Giek_1 Amsterdam artist Stephanie Smit aka Giek_1 has a mesmerizing video for “Closure” from her EP “ESCAPE”, collection of sprawling ethereal soundscapes. “ESCAPE” is about escaping reality, not wanting to face the real world because of what it might reveal about oneself. Escaping from the conflict and struggle.

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SONG PICK: JUNO - Sleepwalker (Video)

“Sleepwalker”, the debut single by Australian synth-pop duo JUNO evokes the sound of fellow Aussie bands like the famous 80s staple INXS or the contemporary superstar Tame Impala. The track is highly catchy and despite its serious topic, it is sparkling lush with a feelgood vibe. If this was still

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SONG PICK: Cj Pandit - Talk Talk Talk!

“Talk Talk Talk!” the new single by British indie-pop artist Cj Pandit is beautifully bright, lush, and simply irresistible. When asked about his new track, Cj offers: “It’s me trying to understand what it means to feel alone in a group of people, when everything gets a little overwhelming,