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SONG PICK: PLAZA - Origami

“Origami”, the new single by PLAZA continues to demonstrate that these four Brits are a seriously gifted indie rock band and one must not loose out of sight. The new track comes ahead of their EP scheduled for April and it exquisitely plays with major and minor chords, switching between

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SONG PICK: Tempers - Further

“Further” is the new song by NYC-based electronic duo Tempers, comprised of Jasmine Golestaneh and Eddie Cooper, and the compelling single ahead of their upcoming EP “Fundamental Fantasy” out on February 24. With “Further”, the two created once again their very own brand of sparsely instrumented dark electronica contrasting with

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NEW MUSIC: I Know Leopard - Rather Be Lonely (Video)

The video to “Rather Be Lonely” by Australian quartet I Know Leopard came out just recently, and while it tells a rather heartbreaking story, it never takes away from the gorgeous song itself. I suggest to simply watch the video, enjoy the beautiful track and then check out what the

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SONG PICK: Loose Buttons - Am I The Only Reason?

The opening chord of “Am I The Only Reason” sets the mood for the entire song: beautifully dreamy with a touch of wistfulness thrown in and not really a  surprise  with a title like that. Yet, the song doesn’t stay that calm because there is some serious guitar action

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3 Is A Band: Seldom Few

No place is too big or too small for like-minded people not finding each other with the intention to create something new and ideally great together. In the case of Seldom Few, three musicians came together on Isles of Lewis, a small island north of Scotland. There is Ali Murray

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SONG PICK: HeadAche - Trepidation

British four-piece HeadAche just released their self-titled debut album which is the perfect record for fans of down-to-earth post punk rock. Taken from this album is the single “Trepidation”, the maybe catchiest and certainly damn cool track. All the elements a rock-loving heart desires are there: heavy drums, fiercely strumming

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NEW TRACK: Temples - Strange Or Be Forgotten

Ahead of their highly anticipated second album “Volcano” (03/03) British psych-pop four-piece Temples release “Strange Or Be Forgotten” a glorious single that wiggles itself into your ear buds quietly. And then it stays there and for good… While singer and guitarist James Bagshaw announced after their widely successful debut

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PHOTOS: American Wrestlers Live at Baby's All Right

American Wrestlers‘ self-titled debut album gathered critical acclaim and following up attention and success is never easy. Yet “Goodbye Terrible Youth”, out now on Fat Possum, can easily hold with its predecessor, it is yet again a decisively lo-fi album, packed with beautifully crafted, personal and meaningful songs. Seeing American

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SONG PREMIERE: Loveskills - Marx jams

The inescapable allure of “Marx jams” lies in the clever combination of contrasting elements like heavy beats, soft vocals and a sweet melody with a distinct funkiness thrown in. The overall vibe of “Marx jams” is positive, inspiring even and so much-needed this time of year. Brooklyn-based electronic artist Loveskills

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VIDEO: Marching Church - 2016

“2016” by Copenhagen’s Marching Church is an ultra-compelling video from the start. Seeing a calendar from 2016 being set on fire will resonate with many and fans of edgy indie rock will enjoy “2016” even more, because the track is hauntingly beautiful. The single comes off from Marching Church’

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RELEASED TODAY: Carson Cox, Sam York and Austin Brown - Fire Dance 7

Brooklyn based Wharf Cat Records start the new year with an incredible BANG, with the release of the magnificent “Fire Dance 7”. This 7 inch is the tangible and audible product of the collaboration of the three artists Carson Cox (Merchandise), Sam York (WALL) and Austin Brown (Parquet Courts) and

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SONG PREMIERE: HoneyChrome - I Got The Key

Who else likes firsts? “I Got The Key”, by Brooklyn artist HoneyChrome, is our first exclusive premiere of the year and we are excited to feature this sweet and catchy song! Listening to “I Got The Key” is like drinking a big fat glass of freshly pressed orange juice with

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SONG PICK: Dot Hacker - C Section

It’s been a while since L.A.-based experimental quartet Dot Hacker dropped an album, a good two years to be more precise, but January 20th will be brightened by the release of their third full length album, fittingly titled “N°3”. Ahead of the record comes “C Section”

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MUSIC QUOTE: Happy 2017!

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SONG PICK: Swain - Everything Will Come Together

“Everything Will Come Together” is the opening track on Swain‘s recently released debut album, which holds eight more equally beautiful songs. This one is our Song Pick of the Day for its optimistic title, alluring flow and overall re-assuring, calming vibe. Behind the Swain project is Red Collier, based

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SONG PICK: Fond Of Rudy - Say Something

First song of the New Year comes from the British  four-piece Fond Of Rudy who put out yet another irresistibly catchy and simply gorgeous single with their calypso inspired “Say Something”. Listen to our first Song Pick of 2017 now:

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SONG PICK: The Sly Persuaders - Watch & Learn

Beautifully dark, slightly unsettling, urgent and with an irresistible psych-rock vibe that is “Watch & Learn”, the new single of London garage rockers The Sly Persuaders. The neo-rockabilly quartet is about to release their debut album on February 24th on Roadkill Records. Ahead of the album now “Watch & Learn”

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SONG PICK: THANKS - Your Man

As I am preparing for my quick Winter escape down to the Caribbean, I am especially taken by “Your Man”, the latest single by Danish electro pop duo THANKS together with Australian guest singer Sam Sparro. What a bubbly, bright and sparkly track! The single bursts with lust for life

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TOP 5 - Favorite EPs of 2016 - Elke's Picks

For a while now, there is the trend to release several singles and bundle them to an EP or to release one or two EPs per year instead of a full length album. With EPs gaining importance, we thought it only fair to give this year’s EPs their own

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SONG PICK: Night Drive - Rise and Fall

“Rise and Fall” by Texan electronic “future wave” act Night Drive, comes right in time to get the party going through New Year’s Eve and then some. The track is hypnotic in its pulsating, steady beat and totally gorgeous with its vocal arrangements and sonic glitter. Listen to “Rise

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SONG PICK: Satchmode - Happiness

Fantastic falsetto and blissfully glistening synths, the song is as positive and upbeat as its title! “Happiness” by LA-based dream pop band Satchmode, is a gorgeous electro pop track that also comes with quite a surprise half way through as it totally changes its pace and vibe. Listen to “Happiness”

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SONG PICK: :papercutz - Trust / Surrender

The new single “Trust / Surrender” by Portugal-based electronic producer Bruno Miguel aka :papercutz, featuring vocalist Catarina Miranda is breathtakingly irresistible. Bruno Miguel provides the following insight for the stunning track: “On ‘Trust/Surrender’, the tension between doubt, joy and wonder is more present than ever on the new release and

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SONG PICK: Duke Of Wolves - They Laugh

Earlier this year, we had a little chat in our Q&A series with Duke Of Wolves from London, who then just released their gorgeous debut singles “It’s Real” and “Hollow Eyes”. Now the quartet demonstrates yet again that they are an exiting new band to watch closely,

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SONG PICK: Mondo Cozmo - Higher

“Higher”, the new single by Mondo Cozmo, is the sonic equivalent to a tidal wave or a landslide to go with the Winter season. The track explodes with hypnotic dynamic and lust for life. “Higher” is incredibly gorgeous in its structure and execution. Super exciting and infectious! Listen now to

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VIDEO: Hamish Anderson - Hold On Me

“Hold On Me” is an especially catchy track on Hamish Anderson‘s debut album “Trouble”, featuring 12 blues, folk and rock inspired songs. Now there is a cinematic video to go with “Hold On Me” which is told as an homage to Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” and inter-cut with