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SONG PICK: Howie Payne - In Dreams

“In Dreams” possesses plenty of captivating aplomb and irresistible groove, that makes for one fantastic song! “In Dreams” also marks the title track of Howie Payne‘s upcoming EP, due May 15. Fans of melodic British indie rock might know Howie Payne as the frontman of Liverpool alt-rock band The

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SONG PICK: Nick Byrne - Houses

Whisper soft vocals charm their way into our ears, delicate fingerpicking and an overall lush, synths-infused arrangement that renders “Houses”, the new single by English singer/songwriter Nick Byrne magic. “Houses” is inspired by a trip to Liverpool, where Nick came across streets of empty houses falling into ruin, yet

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SONG PICK: DEEP CITY - Joyride

“Joyride”, the new single by synth-wave band DEEP CITY is beautifully bright and bubbly and full of free-flowing energy. The song is perfect to let your thoughts and feelings run loose, maybe even shake out those stiff limbs, and feel a moment of sheer bliss. The joyful exuberance is highly

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SONG PICK: Venus Furs - Living in Constant (Video)

Clearly, the repetitive bass line is the most noticeable element in “Living in Constant”, the new mesmerizing single by Montreal-based Venus Furs. Yet guitar lovers like myself will be equally enchanted by the stellar guitar work. “Living in Constant” is a dark, brooding, and highly addictive little gem. Lyrically, the

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Canon, Keep Dancing Inc, Lukas Ionseco, Lux Lyall

Canon – Saying Of The Seers Featuring a New Orleans-style bluesy saxophone courtesy of Pete Fraser, the video finds Canon stuck in his own kind of “groundhog day”. Barry Dolan about his new single and video: “‘The Saying of the Seers’ is a song about the long, slow winter routine. Of

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SONG PICK: FERGUS - All You're Not

“All You’re Not”, the new single by alt-pop artist FERGUS, impresses and delights with its unusual structure and riveting harmonies. It is a song one can listen multiple times to and every time discover something new, despite its relatively focused instrumentation. The London-based artist lets his vocals and stellar

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SONG PICK: Sonny Elliot - New Moon

English duo Sonny Elliot‘s gorgeous new single “New Moon” is one of the songs that I would love, LOVE to see being performed live! The backbone of the track is delicate fingerpicking that continues with the same rhythm throughout the entire song until only at the end it intensifies

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SONG PICK: Feverist - Arthur's Hanging [Live] (Video)

Juxtaposing a beautiful melody with a heartbreaking, dramatic story is often done in music but “Arthur’s Hanging” is an especially exquisite example of music’s immense potential when in the talented hands. “Arthur’s Hanging” is the first single by London art-rockers Feverist, announcing an album to come. Fans

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Flat Worms, Alice Phoebe Lou, Modern Nature, Ringo Deathstarr

Flat Worms April 10th, Los Angeles-based band Flat Worms will release their new album “Antarctica”. Whetting our appetite for the record is the moody “The Aughts”. Frontman Will Yvy about the album: “Isolation is one of the main themes on this record, with the hope that by expressing this feeling

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SONG PICK: Matt Lovell - Alligator Lilly (Video)

Admittedly, the new single by Nashville singer/songwriter Matt Lovell got me by its title “Alligator Lilly” which simply sounded fun and intriguing. Thanks to a quick search, I now know that this also is a Florida-native flower to be found in wet marshland but this might not be all

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SONG PICK: Wray - Jogging / Neon Forming (Video)

“Jogging / Neon Forming”, the new single by Birmingham-based eclectic indie rockers Wray is beautifully comforting in its lush harmonies and mesmerizing in its built. It manages to transport us back to long lost childhood memories, and the times when synth-pop laden bands became big. Especially the second part of this

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SONG PICK: Mr. Alec Bowman - Safe Mode (Video)

Ahead of his 11-track album “I Used To Be Sad & Then I Forgot”, British singer/songwriter Mr. Alec Bowman released the quiet and beautiful “Safe Mode”, together with a gorgeous video. Writing and recording songs, putting them all on an album, and releasing it at one point, takes time.

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SONG PICK: Sophie Colette - In Love a Little

Is life a collection of moments and memories? Beautiful moments that live with us for a very long time, acting as a comforting cushion when things are not going so well, as very much right now? Last year in November, magic happened in a hotel room in Reykjavik, when Sophie

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SONG PICK: The Desert - Beauty Queen

“Beauty Queen”, the new single by Brighton-based art-pop band The Desert is slightly unsettling, brooding and ever-intensifying in its built yet at the same time blissfully gorgeous! The track is one of these songs that charm you at the spot and stay with you for a really long time, all

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SONG PICK: Color Theory - Juggernaut

Despite its dark and brooding lyrics, “Juggernaut”, the new single by one-man synthwave act Color Theory is oddly comforting. The hypnotic track reminds me of some of my favorite synths-pop bands of the 80s, and I never stopped liking this type of music. But even without this kind of personal

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SONG PICK: Red Vienna - Evelyn

The mellow, contemplative and beautiful “Evelyn” by Vancouver three-piece Red Vienna, is accompanied by an equally compelling video. The cuts between band practice/live show and singer/bassist Jahmeel Russell walking on the street are maybe surprisingly mesmerizing and soothing. The artfully shot video is directed by Adrian Mottram. When

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SONG PICK: Charlie Gradon - Grieving (Video)

Early March, I had “Grieving” already on my radar, and ready to include it in our weekly video series. Life came in between, and while the world looks like an entirely different place today like it did only two weeks ago, “Grieving” seems to hit a nerve now more than

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SONG PICK: Exit Kid - Hell in a Handcart (Video)

Exit Kid is a London-based duo comprised of Years & Years’ Emre Turkmen and drummer Dylan Bell, who just released a very timely single with “Hell in a Handcart”. The song offers such comforting lines as “hey, the shit’s gonna fall apart”, wrapped in beautifully straightforward pop-rock, complete with

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SONG PICK: Luke De-Sciscio - Told You

British singer/songwriter Luke De-Sciscio released his stellar new album “Good Bye Folk Boy” two days ago, and we had the good fortune to have seen the amazing poet, guitarist, and singer live at an intimate show at Moscot’s Eyewear. Luke De-Sciscio came to New York to play a

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SONG PICK: Greentea Peng - Ghost Town (Video)

When I heard “Ghost Town” this morning, I was immediately smitten by its dazzling and groovy vibes. The statement “No, you can’t take my city away”, also made my mind spin, as this became more crucial in more than just one way.  “Ghost Town” marks the first overtly political

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SONG PICK: Morgan Harper-Jones - Lie To Me

“Lie to Me,” by British singer/songwriter Morgan Harper-Jones is a beautifully intense experience! The song instantly grabs you, raises the hair on your arms in a good way, and makes you fall head-over-heels in love with this incredible artist. The song itself is carefully arranged, giving Morgan Harper-Jones’ vocals

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The New Colossus Festival - glamglare Picks

Dire times maybe ask for philosophy and culture, and so a variation of a quote of the famous German writer Goethe comes to mind: “two hearts have always beat within my breast”, one for SXSW and one for The New Colossus Festival, well since 2019 anyway! Now, with the former

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SONG PICK: Neon Dreams - Walk Away

When I first came across “Walk Away”, the new single and video by alt-pop duo Neon Dreams, my heart did a little happy jump for excitement. So. Good. At that time, I was looking forward to seeing the Halifax-based band live in Austin next week. But, only a few hours

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SONG PICK: Luna Bec - Come Over Tonight

Many different scenarios are possible with an invitation like “Come Over Tonight”, and London-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Luna Bec might just have the best for you. Her gorgeous new song is playful and bouncy, with an overall much-needed optimistic vibe. When asked about her latest single, Bec explains: “Come

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Virtual Reality - How Cool Is That? Jump Into The Light with She's Excited! and Electric Djinn

With music festival cancellations left and right, virtual reality might just be what the doctor has ordered! And if you’re brave enough to live in a big city like New York, with 8 million people, and 65.5 million tourists from all around the world visiting per year, you