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SONG PICK: Zac Pajak - Again

Good timing, our Song Pick of the Day matches  London based indie-pop artist Zac Pajak‘s video release for his infectious and beautiful single “Again”. Pajak has the following to say about the video: “A party aftermath fitted the song concept perfectly. I wanted to take viewers on an almost

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SONG PICK: Josh Kroehn - Here I Burn

Great vocals and guitar playing always make me swoon and this s no difference with singer/songwriter Josh Kroehn latest single “Here I Burn” is no different. The beautiful “Here I Burn” is part of Kroehn’s just relased EP “Something I’ve Found”. What makes “Here I Burn” so

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SONG PICK: Wanderers - Make It On My Own

Calling South Australia’s coastal capital Adelaide their home, indie duo Wanderers defy genres with their trademark symphony of moods: guitar shredding meets dreamy harmonies meets funky bass lines held together by an overall feeling of nostalgia. The duo’s latest single “Make It On Your Own” is a beautiful

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SONG PICK: Nick Murphy - Dangerous (Live from Orchard Street) [video]

Live video shot on an Orchard street rooftop? Say no more, I’m game! The Lower East Side and specifically Orchard street have been my home in my early years in New York and watching Nick Murphy aka Chet Faker play piano and sing his song “Dangerous” is an honest

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SONG PICK: October Drift - Forever Whatever

“Forever Whatever”, the new single by English indie rock quartet October Drift comes with a significant dose of melancholy which is not surprising given the song’s title. However, as with all great rock songs, the nostalgia is counterbalanced by an overall optimistic vibe. When asked about the inspiration to

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SONG PICK: The Very Lazy Sundays - Sometimes A Broken Heart

“Sometimes A Broken Heart”, the new single by English folk-quartet The Very Lazy Sundays charms from the very first guitar strumming and the feeling intensifies as the song progresses. Singer and guitarist Diyar provides the following inspiration for their new song: “One of us had recently gone through a messy

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Iceland #Airwaves2019 - We're going again!

Daylight savings has just passed and the days began to get longer again in New York City, when in 2016 Oliver had the idea to attend Iceland Airwaves, the music festival held in Iceland’s capital Reykjavík. The festival had its humble beginnings in November 1999 with a one-off event

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SONG PICK: Easypeel - Honey Glazed

Melancholy, when used sparingly and in an intelligent way, can be such a powerful tool. London-based musician Easypeel understands how to infuse his new single “Honey Glazed” with just enough of a wistful feeling to create an utterly appealing vibe. Singer/songwriter Tom Morley is the artist behind the moniker

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SONG PICK: bdrmm - Shame

Do you know what utter heartbreak sounds like? Lend “Shame”, the new single by shoegazers bdrmm your ear and you get an idea. The British five-piece made heartbreak listenable! The brooding sadness gets joined by undeniable melancholy and the sparkles of hope spread by the bright and jangly guitars make

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SONG PICK: DoveTales - Come Over Here

With its intriguing and vibrant beginning, DoveTales‘ new single “Come Over Here” renders itself instantly irresistible and from there it only gets better! The pulsating beats provide a welcoming backdrop for intricate guitar work and a Fleetwood Mac reminiscent guitar solo. All this gets topped off by Stef Rose‘s

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SONG PICK: Brooks Brown & J Ingram - Soho

Having exchanged Kansas with California, residing in Los Angeles for now, multi-instrumentalist and singer Brooks Brown just released “Soho” a beautifully smooth new track. On the single, fellow Kansas City artist J Ingram can be heard on vocals and the result is a hypnotic and tranquil piece of gorgeous music.

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VIDEO FRIDAY: Editors - Black Gold

Only reluctantly, did I open the email that said “New Video by Editors”, I mean, Editors are a British alt rock band I loved in the… when was it? Early and later 00s? What can they possibly have to offer now? A. Lot. As it turns out! Their new single

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SONG PICK: Current Affairs - Breeding Feeling

“Breeding Feeling”, the new single by Glasgow post-punk quartet Current Affairs is one beautifully swirly, high-tempo ride that leaves me dizzy like a carnival ride but with the same desire to just do it again. And again. And then some more. The single is the latest cut from the band’

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Q&A with Penelope Isles (#airwaves19)

Even before we saw Brighton-based quartet Penelope Isles live for the first time during this year’s The New Colossus Festival in New York, we were already fans of their beautifully crafted indie rock. Founded by singer/songwriter siblings Lily and Jack Wolter, the band consists further of Becky Redford

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SONG PICK: Dead End Career Club - Vice Vice Baby

The catchy swagger in “Vice Vice Baby” makes it impossible not to immediately fall for Dead End Career Club‘s new single. The somewhat snotty and overall careless vibe paired with cool guitar strumming totally resonates with a die-hard The Strokes fan like myself. Not sure though how much Ryan

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SONG PICK: Mexican Radio - Pretty Out There

Synth punk three-piece Mexican Radio deliver with “Pretty Out There” a nod to the past while embracing the present. It is also the newest single from their exquisite just released album “Destruction/Reconstruction” and combines a few of my favorite styles and genres from the past in one pretty darn

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VIDEO FRIDAY: Georgia - Never Let You Go

The first thing I heard this morning was “Never Let You Go”, Georgia‘s new and absolutely fantastic single. How is this London-based singer/songwriter and superb drummer coming up with one infectious pop pearl after the other? (Remember “About Work The Dancefloor” and “Started Out?”) Georgia’s sound is

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SONG PICK: Some Bodies - Higher Self

“Higher Self” the new single by Bristol five-piece Some Bodies packs so much gorgeous harmonies in its 3:33 minutes that it can even absorb an almost but not quite dissonant sonic piece announcing the third part of the track. The band also doesn’t seem to take themselves too

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Reeperbahn Festival 2019 in Hamburg, Germany

Sadly, we couldn’t just quickly book a trip to Hamburg, Germany to attend  this year’s Reeperbahn Festival. Browsing through the many performing acts, we also identified some glamglare favorites and acts we would have loved to see had we’ve made it over the pond. Maybe next year?

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SONG PICK: Reclaim Vienna - Kick The Butterfly

Manchester knows no end in attracting or nurturing spectacular indie bands, with synth-wave rockers Reclaim Vienna the city’s newest addition its ever growing fantastic music scene. The six-piece’s debut single “Kick The Butterfly” is nothing short but stunning! The driving urgency and production vibe ask for comparisons with

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SONG PICK: Operators - Despair

Casually listening to Apple radio this morning, “Faithless” stood out and I interrupted our breakfast-in-the-sun-conversation to check the band’s name: Operators. Not stopping there, I also found out that the analog heavy post-punk band is based in Montreal and formed by members of Wolf Parade and Divine Fits, to

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SONG PICK: Michael Baker - Baby Books

London-based singer/songwriter Michael Baker releases with “Baby Books” a bright and optimistic sounding single that does not immediately reveal its darker and truly serious backstory. Admittedly, I have the biggest admiration for artists who are able to take their emotions and experiences and turn them into a beautiful song.

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SONG PICK: Johnny Lloyd - Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds (Accoustic Session ft. Frank Turner)

A few month ago, Johnny Lloyd released his solo album “Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds” packed with beautiful singer/songwriter fare, following the tradition of some of the finest protest singer legends. The record’s title track got filmed live at  the 2000 Trees Festival 2019 and released to

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SONG PICK: Pelicandy - Our Life Now

Sleek and determined drumming with brief quiet moments to add extra suspense, semi-angry vocals that are crazy irresistible, London-based duo Pelicandy make themselves heard again with yet another stunning single, “Our Life Now”, ahead of their EP release on September 10th. They say the following about their debut EP “Underlove”

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SONG PICK: KidEyes - Take Me Back In Time

Los Angeles-based indie-electronic duo KidEyes, formed by Ben Epand and Greg Cahn released the gorgeous “Take Me Back In Time” ahead of their EP, due on October 4th. The song’s sentiment is as fundamental as it is beautiful and I know it is true on a personal level, a