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VIDEO PREMIERE: Teen Commandments - Read Between The Lines

The beautifully lush and upbeat “Read Between The Lines” by Brooklyn-based synth-pop band Teen Commandments got a visual treatment that supports the funky and carefree vibe of the song perfectly. Makes us lust after those crazy Summer days again already! Singer Brett Moses provides the following about their music video:

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SONG PICK: Vök - Erase You

Maybe less dreamy than we came to know and love Icelandic trio Vök yet ever so irresistible and dance floor-ready arises the new single “Erase You”, ahead of their sophomore album “The Dark”. The LP is an eleven track collection written and recorded by Margrét Rán and Einar Stef in

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SONG PICK: Lumen Craft - Stranger (VIDEO)

An alluring guitar solo together with driving bass and drum beats get the passionate ride of “Stranger” started, and by the time the sensual vocals set in, the song has us utterly charmed. “Stranger” is the new single and video by Brazilian three-piece Lumen Craft, based out of São Paulo.

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SONG PICK: Kita Menari - Pretty Sure

Led by Micha de Jonge, Dutch indie-pop band Kita Menari, releases their new single “Pretty Sure”, an irresistible piece of 80s-tinged synth-pop heaven! Asked about “Pretty Sure”, Micha provides the following insight: “The song revolves about a common conversation I have with myself: whether or not what I’m doing

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SONG PICK: Chaunter - Boo Cat (VIDEO)

Where to possibly start? Music first! “Boo Cat” is a fantastic song, with interesting instrumentation and great vocals, and without knowing that it has been composed by Baltimore duo Chaunter, one might think of psych-pop superstars MGMT. With that out-of-the-way, we can have a closer look at the video itself,

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SONG PICK: Young & Sick - Bitter End

While the song’s title at first might be misleading, “Bitter End” is an optimistic track, about not giving up and doing what it takes to succeed. Additionally, what makes “Bitter End” perfect for the early days of this still young year is the creative use of different styles and

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Glitch Cake - Tension

“Tension”, the latest single by Brooklyn-based dark disco electro-pop duo Glitch Cake, got an effervescent visual treatment, and we are excited to premiere the exquisite music video today. Glitch Cake are comprised of Kat Tingum (vocals, electronics) and Poyraz Aldemir (drums, electronics), providing the following insight:  “We’re inspired by

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SONG PICK: XY&O - Fever

“Fever” is my first Song Pick of the Day of the brand new 2019, and I chose the latest single by Welsh trio XY&O for its gloriously laid-back and super smooth vibes. Last time I have featured XY&O was in 2015, definitely long overdue! Listen to

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SONG PICK: Little Napier - The Orchard

“All the people that I used to know, still have a place in my heart” chant Melbourne four-piece Little Napier on their latest single “The Orchard”. It is a beautifully quiet song with a catchy piano melody and interesting lyrics. Listen to “The Orchard”, our Song Pick of the Day,

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SONG PICK: Charity Shop Pop - Always You

Hard to believe that “Always You” is just the debut single of British indie pop artist Charity Shop Pop aka Dave Hughes,  because the track is beautifully crafted and irresistibly joyful and catchy. Listen to “Always You”, our Song Pick of the Day: Connect with Charity Shop Pop on Facebook,

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SONG PICK: Indigo Velvet - Nineteen

“Nineteen” by Scottish quartet Indigo Velvet, is as joyous as the band photo indicates:  it will make you smile, guaranteed! Just hit ‘play’ and see for yourself. Wether you are remember having been nineteen more wistfully or find yourself more in the midst of it, the song will appeal to

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SONG PICK: Arran George - How High Does the English Grass Grow

Not minding that “How High Does the English Grass Grow” is being labeled as ‘demo’, I started listening to the latest track by British artist Arran George and got swept away in sheer gorgeousness and bliss. I urge you to do the same, simply give “How High Does the English

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SONG PICK: Gold Fields - Glow

“Glow” swirls and shimmers along, intensifies and culminates in a stream of sonic bliss. Melbourne-based new-wave quintet Gold Fields just released a three-track EP with “Glow” being the title track The band provides the following insight to their new EP: “This is definitely the record we wanted to make. In

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SONG PICK: Chain Wallet - No Ritual

Listening through recent indie pop releases, I was excited to also find a new single by Norwegian dream pop trio Chain Wallet among them. Unsurprisingly, for me anyway because I really dig Chain Wallet’s sound, their latest single “No Ritual” is straightforward gorgeousness. The band says the following about

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SONG PICK: aiwake - Palm City

Spinning “Palm City” for a month now, always happy when it comes up. So, today is finally the day to give “Palm City” by singer/songwriter/producer aiwake a feature. Dorian Voos and Euan Robertson who make music together under the moniker aiwake, says about his new single: “Palm City

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SONG PICK: Highschool Jacob - Nobody But You

“Nobody But You”, the new single by Los Angeles-based Highschool Jacob, is hypnotic in its build and lyrics, when he repeats multiple times over: “You’re looking at me like I’m somebody else, I’m looking at you like there’s no one else”, and simply absolutely beautiful! The

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SONG PICK: The Fame - Wide Awake

The debut single by Toronto-based quartet The Fame “Wide Awake” is about self-reflection and the daily life ongoings and it is totally stunning – debut or not! Listen to “Wide Awake”, our Song Pick of the Day: Connect with The Fame on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Photo credit: Avalon Mohns

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TOP 15 SONGS of 2018 - Elke's Picks

What makes a great song? Better yet, what particular element(s) characterizes your favorite songs? Thinking about what to do for 2018, whether to compile a Top 10 album list, or a Top 10 song list or what not, I realized that among all my favorite songs for the passing

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SONG PICK: Ciircus Street - Broken

An instantly captivating melody, beautifully harmonizing vocals, interesting lyrics and an arrangement that draws the listener in. “Broken” is very lovely, despite the more mellow content. It is also the new single by English duo Ciircus Street. Singer and keyboarder Jim Crowder provides the following background to their song: “Broken

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SONG PICK: New Luna - Red Music

Have not used the description “jangly guitars” in a long time (at least a month, if not two) but there is no better two-word term to characterize “Red Music”, the new single by Manchester quartet New Luna. But wait! There is more, because these jangly guitars suddenly give way to

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SONG PICK: C. SHIROCK - Stand With Me Tonight (Video)

Music and visuals go hand in hand in “Stand With Me Tonight”, the new single and music video by C. SHIROCK. Appealing to the romantic feelings in all of us, the lovely ballad could easily come straight out of an 80s cult classic like Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink.

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SONG PICK: Adam Melchor - Real Estate

Exquisite finger picking, enchanting vocals and a melody so beautiful it makes your heart ache. The new single “Real Estate” by singer/songwriter Adam Melchor pulls all the right strings to be as unforgettable as it is addictive. Great Sufjan Stevens vibes going on here too. The artist says the

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SONG PICK: Ora The Molecule - Sugar

“Sugar”, the new single by indie pop act Ora The Molecule tackles consumerism and the deeply rooted human desire for constantly wanting ‘more’ and yet itself is the best example for this trait by being highly addictive! There is a lot going on in “Sugar”, different vibes and moods yet

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SONG PICK: Lust - Stayin' Alive

In case you’re wondering whether you read correctly or not, yes, you did because this is a cover of the Bee Gees’ mega hit “Stayin’ Alive”, released in December 1977. If someone dares to take on such a cult classic, they better make it worthwhile and in deed, the

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PHOTOS: Kid Midnight, Realworld, Stevie James, Joy Joseph

Our November show brought four truly cool acts to the basement lounge of The Delancey: Kid Midnight – trash pop from NYC. Listen to the three-piece on Spotify. Realworld – power rock from Brooklyn. Listen to this new band with members from Journalism on SoundCloud. Stevie James– funky rock with power vocals.