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Raphaela - Be My Hero

The positive message of Raphaela's new single "Be My Hero" instantly resonates! More and more people realize how important self-care is and that one needs to be proactive to see results. Wrapped in a beautiful pop song, "Be My Hero" is definitely a winner.

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Arliston – Vertical

The beat in “Vertical,” the new single by London alt-pop duo Arliston, took my instant attention and fascinated me the most. In their new song, they play with different styles and moods, especially regarding the vocals, up to modifications that I usually am not particularly fond of. However, it works

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Julia-Sophie – wishful thinking

Acclaimed Anglo-French avant-garde Electronic Pop artist Julia-Sophie dropped the gorgeous “wishful thinking” ahead of the release of her album forgive too slowout this Friday. This last single makes the waiting time almost unbearably hard, but as of now, we can count down the hours until the album’s release, and

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Holly Blair - Loud [Video]

Californian pop singer, songwriter, and filmmaker  Holly Blair released one last single before her upcoming EP “Then Comes The Lightning” drops on August 28. The instantly enchanting “Loud” has the makings of a track that you want to listen to repeatedly. It’s not “loud” by any means, more the

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Alas de Liona - Violet

It’s a lazy summer Sunday, and “Violet,” the new single by Alas de Liona, couldn’t be more perfect to bring the blissful feeling home! The track comes with a dreamy lyric video that you don’t want to miss. Listen to Alas de Liona, our Song Pick of

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W. H. Lung - How To Walk

Definitely still a synth-pop band England’s W. H. Lung, yet with a much lighter vibe if their brand new single “How To Walk” is any indication for the entire new oeuvre. The track is unusually optimistic, happy even. Don’t get me wrong, I’m maybe their biggest over

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Nine Photos of The Greeting Committee at Bowery Ballroom

Last Saturday, Manhattan’s venerable midsized venue, The Bowery Ballroom, held an eager crowd of overwhelmingly young people who erupted in cheers and excitement once The Greeting Committee took the stage. While I’ve never been to a Taylor Swift concert, I could imagine a similar devotion and breathless joy

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Urban Heat - You’ve Got That Edge

Austin-based post-punk trio Urban Heat just released the last single from their upcoming album The Tower, the super catchy and dancefloor-ready “You’ve Got That Edge.” While I liked the song from the spot and felt reminded of some 80s favorites by Prince of the Blood or The Damned, it

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Julian Taylor - Ain’t Life Strange

In addition to Julian Taylor‘s warm and enchanting vocals, what immediately got me in his new song “Ain’t Life Strange,” was the line: “Don’t you wish sometimes that time would stand still? Do you ever wish that time travel was real?” Indeed, I ask myself this question

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Art d’ Ecco - I Feel Alive [Video]

“I Feel Alive” is the new single from Art d’ Ecco and it’s the perfect summer song or any time of year or day really when you welcome a little boost of joy-de-vivre. The Canadian musician wrote the track mainly on the fly while in Los Angeles, intending to

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Isa Y - Lose

Manchester-born & based multi-instrumentalist and producer Isa Y got us already with his previous single “Let’s Stay Together,” and now he does it again with “Lose.” Back then, I said it would be exciting to hear new music from Isa Y, and it took a little while, but good

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The Doozers - Tidal Song

Detroit’s indie-rockers The Doozers mesmerize with the intriguing “Tidal Song,” another cut from their upcoming album. Titled Becoming An Entity, the debut album is scheduled to be out on July 26th. The album’s title is probably no accident, and the members of The Doozers might have become more

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Isla Rose - Don't Mess Around Honey [Video]

London-based, American singer-songwriter Isla Rose means it when she sings “Don’t Mess Around Honey.” The catchy track comes with a vibrant video that wraps the song’s message in a fun clip without losing its important, darker undertones. In the video’s end credits, we read sleazeball/Isla Rose,

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Dylan Menzie - Strong Enough

Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Menzie today released “Strong Enough,” a vibrant and utterly beautiful reminder to keep on going and believing in yourself. Aside from the catchy, genius chorus, the track stands out with its rather unusual instrumentation. When was the last time you heard a fiddle in

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Pool Girl - I Liked It

Allie Nixon chose her artist name, Pool Girl, not by accident but as a result of her experience growing up in a small beach town in California. At a young age, it occurred to her that grit and resilience are required when going after something you care about. More concretely,

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Mild Minds & edapollo - In Your Eyes

Grammy-nominated Australian producer and songwriter Benjamin David aka Mild Minds has teamed up with UK-born, Melbourne-based producer/multi-instrumentalist Ed Bidgood aka edapollo and together they released the gorgeous “In Your Eyes.” The track is laid-back and easygoing, yet absolutely mesmerizing and I cannot get enough of it.  “In Your Eyes”

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JJ Wilde - Takes Me Back

Canadian indie-rock musician JJ Wilde does a fantastic job with her new single “Takes Me Back” because it does exactly that, it takes you back to a myriad of songs. Too many to be specific but JJ Wilde mentions for example Bruce Springsteen, when he got pressured to write a

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King Isis - Dissonance

Los Angeles-based singer/musician King Isis released the exceptionally catchy “Dissonance,” a song about acceptance, produced by frequent collaborator and childhood friend Jaden Wiggins. The track is unusual in its structure and a beautiful slice of summer pop. Asked about her new single, King Isis says: “‘Dissonance’ is a song

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Desert Kites - Holiday

Two things immediately drew me to Desert Kites: their new single is titled “Holiday,” and glamglare newsletter subscribers know that we are going on a holiday or vacation right at home in New York City. So I was, of course, curious whether the track truly works as a stimulating sound

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Holly Munro - First Prize

We had Holly Munro already on our radar with her previous EP, Up Against Your Nature, and we are excited that this Irish musician just released a new EP, A Crescendo Ending, of which “First Prize” marks the last single. The track comes with Holly’s signature vocals and chill

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Eli & Fur - My Reflection

The London-born, LA-based longtime friends Eli & Fur released a new single, the mesmerizing and ultra-gorgeous “My Reflection.” In tandem with this single, the producer, DJ, and vocalist duo also announces their upcoming album Dreamscapes, out September 27 via [PIAS] Électronique. Asked about the track, Eli & Fur say: “‘My

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Lesibu Grand - Anarchy [Video]

Ready for a little time travel? Back to the late 70s in New York? “Anarchy,” the new single by Atlanta-based new wave/punk band Lesibu Grand, formed by singer Tyler-Simone Molton and bassist John Renaud, is less nostalgic than deliciously retro with a clear, futuristic spin. That vibe is also

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Beya - Brighter Than The Sun

Singer/songwriter Beya delights with the sparkling bright and beautiful “Brighter Than The Sun,” a love letter to family and friends. The inviting, laid-back vibe of the song is perfectly captured in the vibrant music video directed by papayapappi. Listen to “Brighter Than The Sun,” our Song Pick of the

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Tragic Sasha - Die Trying

Sasha Gurney, an indie-pop singer-songwriter and producer from London, makes music as Tragic Sasha, and we’ve been fans ever since we came across “Fishbowl.” Now, she released the drop-dead gorgeous “Die Trying,” in which she muses about pursuing one’s dreams and the pressure that comes with it. Sasha

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Hannah Mohan - Soaked

In only a month, on July 12th, to be precise,  singer/songwriter Hannah Mohan (fronting And the Kids) will release her debut solo album, Time Is a Walnut via Egghunt Records. After two superb singles, “Peace Be The Day” and “Hell,” the Northampton, Massachusetts-based artist now released another fantastic taste