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10 Favorite Albums of the Decade (Elke's Picks)

1 – Phrazes for the Young by Julian Casablancas – 2009, USA Starting the list of my favorite albums of the outgoing with this one is maybe not the best idea but not only did Julian Casablanca’s release his only solo album to date in November 2009, late in the game

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SONG PICK: Ollie Trevers - I Can’t Make It Up

From his last month released EP “Cordelia”, London-based singer/songwriter Ollie Trevers offers two songs as his singles: the more upbeat, pop-oriented and beautiful “I Need Someone” as well as the absolutely spectacular “I Can’t Make It Up”, which we decided on featuring. Rarely does a single track offer

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Calista Kazuko / Chrysta Bell / Skeleton Woman

Calista Kazuko – Benzo Belle Accompanying her new album “Empress”, Calista Kazuko released a quirky, enigmatic and highly captivating music video for “Benzo Bell”. Beyond the surreal images lies a darker topic and a strong message. Watch the video now: Chrysta Bell – Fells Like Love Chrysta Bell is often associated with

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SONG PICK: Braids - Eclipse (Ashley) (Video)

While music fans everywhere are busy with compiling lists of their favorite songs and albums of 2019 or the entire decade, you might want to consider “Eclipse (Ashley)” by Montreal-based indie art rock band Braids as well because their new single is irresistibly gorgeous! The track has a coaxing flow

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SONG PICK: LUVRS - Lady

The super sexy guitar solo alone makes me want to spin “Lady” again and again but the infectious new single by LUVRS does not stop there and also comes with irresistible beats and funky grooves, topped off with appealing vocals and then some! “Lady” is the new single by Brooklyn-based

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SONG PICK: Lou Stone - Higher Than High

Following his recent single “Truth Toy”, Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lou Stone brings out an even softer side with his new release “Higher Than High”. Seems like his warm and evocative vocals were never put more on stage, able to shine and draw the listener fully in. When asked

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SONG PICK: Nick Wilson - Say It Now

British indie-pop artist Nick Wilson just released the beautiful “Say It Now”, a song about love and its complications, multi-faceted emotions wrapped in a compelling melody and expressed through utterly gorgeous vocals. When asked about his newest single, Wilson provides: “Say It Now is about that helplessness of realising something

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NOVEMBER 2019 in Rearview

With not only 2019 but an entire decade winding down, we want to do something new and kick-off our monthly rearview series, because – quite frankly – the past deserves to be reviewed, acknowledged and yes, celebrated! We are focusing not only on what is happening here on glamglare but on the

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SONG PICK: Ruben Pol - Painting Mirrors

Following his debut EP “Infused Romance”, Amsterdam-based electro-pop artist Ruben Pol just released a new single, the enchanting “Painted Mirrors”. The track is a gentle, slowly unfolding and totally blissful pop number. The rhythmic swagger of Toto’s “Africa” comes to mind, with a dose of melancholy thrown in, topped

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SONG PICK: Coloray - Real Life Cinema

The song’s title “Real Life Cinema” made me instantly think about how life itself writes the more amazing and absurd stories than screenwriters can ever come up with. And while Coloray might not have had that in mind when he titled his new single that way, it is still

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SONG PICK: Sun Silva - Ride

No dilly-dallying around in SUN SILVA’s new single, as the song kicks off with a taste of the bombastic and beautifully infectious chorus. The initial explosion in “Ride” is no fluke but is being kept to the final bar. When asked about their latest single, frontman Oscar Gormley provides:

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Ásgeir / Belau / Smoke Fairies / Tourists / Tusks

Ásgeir – Youth Icelandic artist Ásgeir took advantage of his home country’s mesmerizing scenery and spent a winter writing, sometimes with his poet father Einar Georg Einarsson, and with English translation help from American songwriter John Grant. Watch the video now: Belau – Essence (live) Hungarian producer duo Belau showcase their

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SONG PICK: Joe Connor Little - Always

The tender and stripped down production of “Always” got me instantly hooked and throw in velvety charming vocals and the allure is complete! London-based singer/songwriter Joe Connor Little gives us a taste of his talent with “Always” and pairs the single with two equally pleasing releases the mellow “Moving

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SONG PICK: Howard - Saturn Return

“Saturn Return”, the newest single by Howard Feibusch aka Howard, doesn’t come alone but is part of duo single package together with “Modern Love”. While the latter is more mellow and piano driven, “Saturn Return” enchants with the type of modern psychedelic swagger we came to love from bands

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SONG PICK: JIM ALXNDR feat. Angie McMahon - Slave

“Slave” by Australian songwriter and producer JIM ALXNDR is a beautiful, slow building ballad but the vocal magic of Angie McMahon elevate the track to an utterly gorgeous piece of music. The song intensifies almost unnoticeably and builds and builds until it carefully explodes in its ultimate crescendo. Asked about

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SONG PICK: The Criticals - Just for the Weekend

Based in Nashville, TN indie rock duo The Criticals took some of their influences from a New York five-piece that came to fame in the early 00s. Similar hart hitting drums, lush guitar play, vocals with a lot of swagger… no wonder that I absolutely love “Just for the Weekend”

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Summer Dennis & Rhymes / SHEAFS / Marcus King / Ralph

Summer Dennis & Rhymes – Circles Washington DC-based, soul/funk project, Summer Dennis & Rhymes bring a sexy, beachy feeling right into your home with “Circles”. Stay until the end where a lush guitar outro solo awaits. Watch the video now: SHEAFS – Care Less British rock quintet SHEAFS teamed up with

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SONG PICK: Violet - Shiver

With a mellow yet enchanting opening, “Shiver” demands attention and does not let go until its reverb-drenched ending. “Shiver” marks the latest single by British quintet Violet and announces their EP set to be released November 22nd. The bright, slightly metallic vocals stand in fascinating contrast to the warm and

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Photos and Impressions of Iceland Airwaves 2019

Every early November and now in its 21st year, Iceland Airwaves attracts a good 150 musicians to play the festival and more than 6,000 concert goers who want to see these acts perform in Reykjavik. The festival takes the Keychange commitment seriously in ensuring a noticeable gender balance. This

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SONG PICK: TREMENDOUS - Copycat Killer

Birmingham-based glam rock trio TREMENDOUS is about to release their irresistibly dazzling new single “Copycat Killer” this Friday, announcing their full length album “Relentless” out early next year. The track does not give you any chance to slowly ease into the groove but grabs you from the start with its

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SONG PICK: Tennyson - Collapse

It comes as no surprise that visual artist Waneella pairs technology with nature, as this is what comes to mind when listening to the utterly gorgeous new single “Collapse” by Canadian brother and sister duo Tennyson. The track is unbelievably dreamy and images of a crystal clear creek, steadily purling

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SONG PICK: Louis Prince - Lounging

“Lounging” starts of with a feeling of unease due to the eery sounds of chimes (or chains?) yet thankfully, the warm piano and Jake McMullen‘s beautiful and soothing vocals stir the song into a fascinating direction. McMullen chose the moniker Louis Prince for his new project, using parts of

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SONG PICK: CeaseTone - Egotopia

Icelandic guitarist, composer and producer Hafsteinn Þráinsson, better known under his band name CeaseTone released the new single “Egotopia”, announcing the upcoming album and it is everything we came to love from CeaseTone: the song structure is as lush as it is layered, a little mystical and definitely highly mesmerizing!

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SONG PICK: Margot Polo - The Feeling

As an avid fan of Margot Polo‘s music, I’ve been in touch with the musician behind the moniker and asked David in particular about “The Feeling” and this is what he told me: “The closing track on my debut EP, OOHYEAHYEAH, ‘The Feeling’ is a euphoric, escapist anthem

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SONG PICK: Mammút - Forever in Your Mind

The majestic “Forever in Your Mind” keeps you on your toes and while I don’t know about “forever”, the new single by Icelandic five-piece Mammút certainly wiggles itself in your earbuds and lingers there for… well… a long time. While they are a pleasure to listen to, everything becomes