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Five Festival Questions for Letters to Nepal

It was summer 2014, when we saw Brooklyn-based indie-electronic duo Letters to Nepal for the very first time. Fast forward, we have seen the duo many more times because… they are phenomenal live! Evgeniya Kuznetsova and Anton Fadeev truly put their souls not only into the beautiful music they create

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SONG PICK: Glassmaps - Summer Rain

The pulsating dynamic of “Summer Rain” by Glassmaps sounds in deed like rain pouring down from above, hitting the hot pavement, interlaced with alluring harmonies, intricate guitar play and highly appealing vocals. Glassmaps is the solo project of UK-based Australian Joel Stein, lead guitarist of Howling Bells.  About going solo,

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OFFSTAGE: Five Festival Questions for Kinder Than Wolves

Consider us long time fans of Orlando-based three-piece Kinder Than Wolves because in January 2016, we featured the beautiful debut single “Hazel Days” as our Song Pick of the Day. A couple more features followed. Fast forward one year and six months, we are overjoyed to welcome Kinder Than Wolves

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PHOTOS: SHEARE Live @ La Esquina (EP Release)

Writing songs, recording them, selecting the best and bundle them into an EP is no small feat. Hence, celebrating the debut of such an EP deserves a proper environment and Brooklyn-based indie-pop artist SHEARE found this perfectly in Williamsburg’s La Esquina. What a wonderful time we had! The space

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SONG PICK: PAVEY ARK - Hidden Hills (Video)

“Hidden Hills” by English alternative acoustic quintet Pavey Ark, is a winning charmer with its dynamic, playful and intricate vibe. Acoustic guitars with lots of finger picking, soft yet but at the same time powerful vocals, violins, steady drums all creating an intensifying sound that is as appealing as it

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SONG PICK: Children Of Pop - Poids

“Poids” is total indie-electronic bliss and the new single by Houston-based Children Of Pop. The song balances suspense and tranquil gorgeousness in perfection. “Poids” is as catchy as it is danceable and the appealing vocals are the glitter on the sonic gift. Listen to “Poids”, our Song Pick of the

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SONG PICK: Diamond Thug - Eclipsed

It is impossible to resist the enchanting vibes of the ultra-gorgeous “Eclipse”, the new single by South African quartet Diamond Thug. Starting out with a hypnotic synth line that provides the perfect backdrop for Chantel Van T’s starry-summer-nights-pretty vocals, the song takes on an ever so delightful dynamic when

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SONG PICK: Ronny Morris - All About Love

Usually, when talking about a track I choose as Song Pick of the Day I try to get to the essence of the song, what it is that makes it stand out in the sea of great new songs. The special feel. Let’s just say that after living in

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SONG PICK: Isabel - Patterns

“Patterns” by Brisbane-based singer/songwriter Isabel is effortlessly gorgeous, thanks to a charming melody, sparse instrumentation and of course Isabel’s beautiful, soul-tinged vocals. A little dreamy and with a lot of warm vibes, “Patterns” is a song to play on repeat… Listen to “Patterns”, our Song Pick of the

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SONG PICK: JUDAS - Some People

The London-based quartet JUDAS got me with “some people want it all but I don’t want this at all” and the big, anthemic chorus and overall super catchy vibe in “Some People”, their new single. “Some People” is the perfect indie rock song for the summer of 2017 and

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SONG PICK: Joey Genetti - Human

“Human” by singer/songwriter and producer Joey Genetti is one big sweeping, melancholic ballad. It evokes mid 90s George Michael, great vocals, beautiful music and passionate story telling. Some background about the debut single: “Written from the viewpoint of Genetti toward his future child, the track is a meditation on

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PHOTOS: glamglare presents: Danielle Cardona, Saint Slumber, Cecilie Maria, Mars Motel Live @ The Delancey

Indie rock night at The Delancey: four local acts brought exciting and fresh music as well as a good dose of glamour to the party. First up was the debut show of Mars Motel, the new project of Twin Wave guitarist Sarik Kumar who also takes on vocal duties. Mars

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SONG PICK: Violet Youth - Reliable Sources

With their new single “Reliable Sources”, British indie rock quartet Violet Youth released  yet another moody, melancholic gem after their fascinating “Lucid Dreams”. While this new track’s overall vibe is a wistful one, there are also bright rays of optimism thrown in thanks to the shiny synth elements. This

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SONG PICK: Apsley - Fear

Exploring new music and featuring what truly sticks is not a sprint and while “Fear” by Idaho-based singer/songwriter Apsley got released a good month ago, it is as fresh and beautiful as it was then. I totally dig Apsley’s bright and pop-tinged vocals and this track’s beautiful

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NEW MUSIC: Ekurtis - HumDrum (Video)

“HumDrum” immediately captivates with its charming and essentially super catchy melody, the soft vocals and its minimalistic instrumentation. This is a colorful and gorgeous video, with someone in it who can sing AND dance, no wonder because the artist who goes by Ekurtis exchanged his ballet dancing career with making

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SONG PICK: HOAR - Venice of the North

Careful, very slowly intensifying, “Venice of the North” grabs you quietly and then doesn’t let go! The debut single by Belgium four-piece HOAR pulls all minor key register and resonates because of its dark melancholy and the rays of optimism that are breaking through and like with many a

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NEW MUSIC: Ferris & Sylvester - Save Yourself (Video)

Achingly beautiful – melody and visuals! “Save Yourself”, the debut single by London-based folk duo Ferris & Sylvester, conquered our hearts by storm because there’s something so bitter-sweet and simply breathtakingly gorgeous to “Save Yourself”. The duo is the first signing by legendary producer Youth (Paul McCartney, The Verve, Crowded

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SONG PICK: Midnight Pool Party - This Love

A danceable, irresistibly catchy track like “This Love” provides us with this incredible Saturday night on the town feeling even on a bleak Monday morning. The joyous “This Love” is the fourth and final single from Australian duo Midnight Pool Party, taken from their debut EP “Dalliance”. The track is

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NEW MUSIC: W. H. Lung - Really Something! (Video)

Watching the video to the stunning “Really Something!” (“Nothing Is”) it is impossible not to draw comparisons with the awesomeness and fascinating vibe of Radiohead’s Live From The Basement videos. Manchester indie-electronic rockers  W. H. Lung are truly onto something with their new video, live recorded at the Victoria

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SONG PICK: Pleasure House - Mind Control

“Mind Control” by British indie rockers Pleasure House comes with surprising harmonies, hard-hitting drums, interesting guitar work and an overall catchy vibe that is impossible to escape! Frontman Alex Heffernan provides the following insight: “The system is broken and we’re all being lied to. Mind Control is happening all

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3 Is A Band: Demob Happy

Demob Happy are a heavy hitting alt rock three-piece originally from Newcastle and now based in Brighton, England with a gritty, grungy vibe. The band consists of Matt Marcantonio (vocals, bass), Adam Godfrey (guitar, vocals) and Thomas Armstrong (drums, vocals).  After their self-released album “Dead Dreamers”, they are  now debuting

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MUSIC QUOTES: Pour Some Music On

Highly Suspect at Webster Hall, June 2015

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SONG PICK: Kylypso - Blame Love

This is how the summer of 2017 could sound like: without focusing on one particular sound per se, but taking from different styles, blending them with a big portion of wistfulness thrown in. “Blame Love” is the new single by East London indie electronic three-piece Kylypso. Most likely, by the

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SONG PICK: The Recoupes - Lovinit

How can one not at least give a song titled “Lovinit” a try? What if it comes with happy, bright, jangly guitars? Highly danceable and rather catchy indie rock? Plus surprisingly husky, dark and highly captivating vocals to go with?  Sold! From what I get lyrically, it is about self-misconception

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Q&A with Polar States

When I first listened to “Gold” by Polar States, I knew immediately that I wanted to feature their latest single as our Song Pick of the Day. But why stop at one song if there is a stellar five tracks EP to present as well? Or why not go all