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Photo of Arto Vaun and his band.

Arto Vaun - Build My Own Fever

The title of Arto Vaun‘s new single, “Build My Own Fever,” resonated immediately with me. It’s the little flame that needs to live in me and be nurtured with room to grow. It turns out the song has a different background and meaning, but that is, of course,

Portrait of producer, drummer and singer Fen Doi

Fen Doi - New Horizon

“New Horizon” by Fen Doi is a lush, sweeping piece of synthpop that takes you under its wings and places little bubbles of happiness everywhere. Fen Doi is the project of producer, drummer, and vocalist Neil Lauper, at home in Zurich, Switzerland, and “New Horizon” marks the last single and

Jaïr Faria - Do Better

Jaïr Faria - Do Better

“Do Better,” the new single by Jaïr Faria, is one of these songs that have it all: a groovy beat, an irresistible hook, a superb production, and smooth, soulful vocals. This all cumulates in a mesmerizing vibe despite the song’s sad content, addressing the struggles of moving on from

Photo of Australian pop artist Hackiku aka Anika Ostendorf by Marcelle Bradbeer

Hachiku - Time Wasted Worrying

It’s been a while since we could see Hachiku live, like during Iceland Airwaves 2019 or an intimate show in Queens’ TransPecos in early 2020, and we can only guess how the pandemic derailed her big tour massively. So we are super excited to hear from this lovely Australian

CeCe Teneal - Try

CeCe Teneal - Try

You might not have heard of a small town called Osteen but certainly of close-by Orlando, and it’s anyway the voice of Osteen-native CeCe Teneal and her new single “Try” you should be hearing of and listening to. “Try” grooves and swirls and puts you in a good mood,

Katherine Perkins for her new album, Being Younger.

Katherine Perkins - Sea Change

Singer/Songwriter Katherine Perkins released the last single before her upcoming debut album Being Younger drops on June 21ar and the song is gorgeous! As per her intention,”Sea Change” is part meditation, part prayer, part dance party, dreaming of a better America. And [but] I know I am not

Portrait of the Oakland-based indie-electronic duo Double Wish

Double Wish - Papers

Oakland-based duo Double Wish is the project of Adam Sabolick and Philippe Andre, who create, as per their own assessment, “dark sunshine pop.” Fine with me. There are clearly some wistful undertones in their new, beautifully dreamy single “Papers,” which also features bright, jangly guitars and warm, inviting vocals. Asked

A portrait of Scottish singer/songwriter Aisla - Aisla and the Seahorses by Amaël Ramand

Ailsa and the Seahorses - Hermit

Edinburg-born Singer/songwriter Ailsa McEwan, who goes artistically by Ailsa and the Seahorses, traveled all over Europe, performing her fascinating brand of dream-pop before she settled four years ago in Berlin, Germany. We came across the enchanting artist before, with her song “Seventeen,” and are excited to feature her again

ELBA - We Can Do This

ELBA - We Can Do This

Danish pop artist ELBA delivers a powerful dance music anthem with “We Can Do This.” The gorgeous and irresistibly catchy single marks the last release from her just-dropped EP Mirrorball. Asked about the production of the album, ELBA says: “I went through a difficult period of stress in 2021 but

Portrait of Welsh-Indonesian singer/songwriter/producer Ed Riman who makes music as Hilang Child

Hilang Child - 5, 6, Sidekick

Earlier this year, we featured Hilang Child with the playful and catchy “Hey Man,” and we couldn’t be happier to feature a new track by this gifted Welsh-Indonesian musician and songwriter. Via his new label LOVELY PEOPLE, Ed Riman, aka Hilang Child, released the more pensive “5, 6, Sidekick.

Portrait of Californian singer/songwriter Marina Allen

Marina Allen - Deep Fake [Video]

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Marina Allen gears up to release her third studio album Eight Pointed Star, out via Fire Records on June 7. After the two fantastic singles “Swinging Doors” and “Red Cloud,” she now adds the ultra-gorgeous “Deep Fake” to the album’s bounty. The track starts beautifully

Portrait of singer/songwriter Alas de Liona

Alas de Liona - Analogy

Californian singer/songwriter Alas de Liona didn’t think twice when, in 2023, the British government awarded her with a Global Talent Visa. She left her home in the Mojave Desert and now lives in Scotland, where she also started to make music in earnest. It’s been a long

Portrait of the pop duo Tommy Lefroy

Tommy Lefroy - Garden

Canadian art-pop duo Tommy Lefroy, comprised of Wynter Bethel and Tessa Mouzourakis, took inspiration for their band name from Jane Austen’s real-life Mr Darcy, determined to subvert the heart-broken woman’s trope. They are firmly on their way to becoming heroic leads themselves and add the emotive and vibrant

Foto of Beth Gibbons taken by Netti Habel

Beth Gibbons - Lost Changes [Video]

With “Lost Changes,” Beth Gibbons releases one more single before her solo album Lives Outgrown drops this Friday, May 17. Not only does the gorgeous song and its evocative, cinematic music video strongly resonate with me, but also what Beth has to say about her upcoming album. Pretty much the

Black and white photo of the Norwegian post-punk band Mayflower Madame

Mayflower Madame - A Foretold Ecstasy [Video]

Our fascination with the sound of Norwegian post-punk band Mayflower Madame goes way back – back to the early glamglare days, when we had featured their 2016 debut album Observed In A Dream. With “A Foretold Ecstasy,” Mayflower Madam announces their third album for fall this year, and the track offers

This is a portrait of musician Sis Jenny Gillespie Mason

Sis - Bow To Your Wilderness [Video]

The allure of “Bow To Your Wilderness” is of majestic proportions: a little mysterious and totally mesmerizing. The song marks a new single release from Sis‘ upcoming album Vibhuti, out via Native Cat Records on June 21. Sis is the artistic project of California-based singer and composer Jenny Gillespie Mason.

Portrait of Danish indie-pop band Clean Out Lewis

Clean Out Louis - Foreigner

Depending on your viewpoint, Sylvester Zabello was only or already six years old when on his first day of school, he found out that his full name would start with ‘Louis.’ Quite the surprise, isn’t it? While Sylvester still doesn’t go by Louis, together with his bandmate Mingus

Portrait of singer/songwriter/producer Josienne Clarke taken by Alec Bowman_Clarke

Josienne Clarke - Double Edged Sword [Video]

Singer, songwriter, and producer Josienne Clarke dropped the last single from her upcoming fourth solo album Parenthesis, I, due out May 10th via Corduroy Punk. While surprisingly short, “Double Edged Sword,” brings a lot of panache and joy in its only one minute and fifty-three seconds. Josienne’s vocals are

Photo of the Swiss/Irish/Polish four-piece Shenanygans

Shenanygans - I Believe in You

Based in Switzerland, indie-rockers Shenanygans are a picture-book European band with the two Irish singers/guitarists Dan and Kaylem Hannon-Barry, the Swiss drummer Tom Brunner and the Swiss-Polish bassist Lucky Luki. We’re always excited to listen to bands who embrace the many influences Europe has to offer, and Shenanygans

Photo of post-punk three-piece Neutrals

Neutrals - That's Him On The Daft Stuff Again

The straightforwardness of “That’s Him On The Daft Stuff Again” got me instantly. I love it! However, I needed to look up what “daft” even means. (23 years in New York, I’m still learning new vocabulary daily.) The Bay area trio Neutrals released that track as their new

Rinjin - Just Us

Rinjin - Just Us

Norwegian electronic duo Rinjin delight with the mesmerizing “Just Us.” They mentioned drawing inspiration from the Norwegian electronica scene, including artists like Röyksopp, Todd Terje, and Lindström, as well as classics like New Order, Tom Tom Club, and Stereolab. A band that mentions such influences has my attention immediately. What

Singer/songwriter and producer Kerri Martin.

Kerri Martin - Waiting for Your Love

It’s been a while since pop singer, songwriter, and producer Kerri Martin released new music, but sometimes good things need time, or life simply has other plans. Her new single “Waiting for Your Love” is a slow-burning, ultra-lush pop-anthem. If we haven’t found THE ONE yet, aren’t

Black and white portrait of Australian band Barley Passable.

Barley Passable - Dial Tone (ft. Abby Bella May)

Australian pop duo Barley Passable announced their upcoming EP Together for June 13 and released the irresistibly vibrant “Dial Tone” along the way. The track keeps a nostalgic vibe without dwelling on it and delights with an overall fresh take on the electro-pop genre. Kai Ollmann (guitars and vocals) and

Portrait of Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist Hamish Anderson.

Hamish Anderson - Late in the Evening

Hamish Anderson, a superb guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Australia, captured my attention and heart back in 2015 during SXSW, where I not only saw one but two of his shows. And then in 2020, when he was one of the COVID stay-at-home highlights, when he gave a wonderful performance

Photo of British synth-pop duo high jump.

high jump - Avenue

In October last year, I had featured the British synth-pop duo high jump with their debut single “M2K” but what happened since? Harry Martin and Rick Holland have been releasing two more songs, the groovy “Tide Away” and the lush “CLIIAL,” and are now adding “Avenue” to their mix of