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SONG PICK: Oli Hannaford - Lily

“Lily”, the just released, second self-produced single by Oli Hannaford is a true stand-out gem! Combining the distinct sounds of Caribbean steel pans with the laidbackness of London’s chill neo soul?  Seriously? Yes, really, and the outcome is something so alluring, it’s hard to fully get it at

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NEW ALBUM: FEWS - Means

“Means”, the debut album by FEWS, is an example for the famous Aristotle quote  “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” because each track on the album is a little gem in itself, yet when thrown together onto one record, arranged nicely, they begin to shine even

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SONG PICK: Zach Alwin - Burnin' Up

Sometimes a book or a record can be judged by its cover and the artwork to Zach Alwin’s newest single “Burnin’ Up” certainly is intriguing with its disco references. “Burnin’ Up” boosts some 70s funk bass lines and synths grooves, over soulful vocals with an overall cool dance vibe

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Q&A with The Landmarks

The Landmarks are a five-piece band, calling Ann Arbor, MI their home. They just recorded their EP “Challenge” in an old church near an abandoned train station in Detroit together with Gordon Raphael, former producer of The Strokes and Regina Spektor. While I often just skip over name dropping, ‘The

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SONG PICK: NAVVI - Simpatico

It is almost impossible not to be instantly hooked by “Simpatico”, the latest single by Seattle duo NAVVI comprised of Kristin Henry and Brad Boettger. “Simpatico” is a mesmerizing track, with alluring vocals set over dark and powerful beats, fat synths sounds and a piercing guitar melody. “Simpatico” is the

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3 Is A Band: December Streets

Always on the look-out for interesting three piece bands, I came across December Streets from the capital city of South Africa, Pretoria and was instantly hooked by their very own take of upbeat synth-pop. Their music contains all the ingredients to be appealing and successful: heavy beats, big synths hooks,

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PHOTOS: Jesse Mac Cormack Plays an Intimate Set at Bowery Ballroom

Last Wednesday, Jesse Mac Cormack played Bowery Ballroom and I knew I wanted to be there! There’s something magical about his songs, the way he crafts them, the way he modulates his voice, and the fierceness with which he plays both, guitar and bass. Remembering the last song, when

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MUSIC QUOTES: Identify What Makes You Unique

Go!Zilla from Italy live at Brooklyn’s Palisades, March 2016

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NEW TRACK: Raw Fabrics - Get Me The Hell Out Of Here

“Get Me The Hell Out Of Here” is one of the songs that I don’t need to think for a second about whether I’d like to feature it or not, it’s a given as soon as I hit the ‘play’ button and start listening. “Get Me The

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SONG PICK: Saints Patience - Break of Dawn - [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]

Swirly guitar riffs first, driving drum beats next, followed by a soft cloud of strings and then the vocals, oh these smooth and soulful rock vocals – what more is there to desire? “Break of Dawn” is one superb example of an instantly addictive alt-rock anthem! London duo Saints Patience, comprised

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LATE NIGHT: LYONN - The Symphony

“The Symphony”, the debut single by Californian duo LYONN, gets you hooked -and onto the dancefloor- right from start! It is an infectiously upbeat and truly charming tune, and if the music alone would not have convinced me that this is one amazing track, then the lyrics did the trick.

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NEW TRACK: St. Tropez - I Wanna Live In St. Tropez

Ahead of the release of their debut album, St. Tropez hailing from Amsterdam, deliver another superb single in addition to their previous two: the more fuzz-rock and rather moody “Order” and the swirly, radiant “Son of God” that we chose as our Song Pick of the Day last November. With

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VIDEO: A R I Z O N A - I Was Wrong

The video to A R I Z O N A‘s single “I Was Wrong” is as sweet as band videos can get. The video tells a little story, following a beautiful young woman throughout her day, with scenes of the band playing live cut in-between. Adorable! The track is

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SONG PICK: Wildlife - Dead Century

Wildlife are back with a brand new single, announcing the release of their full length album to drop later this year. “Dead Century” is a highly energetic song, with driving beats and a big anthem chorus one can’t help but instantly chime into: “It’s all been forgotten in

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NEW TRACK: My Heart The Brave - Runner

Beautifully moody, slightly melancholic with touches of sunshine in-between. “Runner” the single from My Heart The Brave‘s upcoming full length album, is a slowly building track, that knows exactly how to keep you and wanting for more – and just wait for the surprise half way through, when the song

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Q&A with Lisbon

Earlier this year, I came across “Vice” by Lisbon, loved the song from the spot and made it our Song Pick of the Day! Still one of my favorite feel-good-tracks of 2016, I got more curious about this Newcastle four piece. With a brand new single under their belt, the

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VIDEO: Free Money - Headful

“Headful” is the instantly alluring  debut of Free Money, a new indie-rock act from East London. For the time being, Free Money will publish their songs via video only and so we feature “Headful” this way because this track is just so good with is hooks, beats edgy vocals and

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3 Is A Band: Like A Thief

Followers of my #3IsABand series know that I seem to be particularly drawn to trios from Australia, be it synth-pop, psych-rock or more “mainstream” indie-rock (an oxymoron in itself). It is no different with Like A Thief, because when I listened to the first few bars into “Escape”, I was

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SONG PICK: OTHERKIN - Yeah, I Know

How can I possibly come up with a better description than the punchline the four of  Dublin’s Otherkin deliver themselves? “We want our records to be punchy, lean and blazing. Straight in, no kissing.” That pretty much sums “Yeah, I Know”, the latest single by Otherkin, up! It’s

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NEW TRACK: The Bay Rays - New Home

Following their super cool “Four Walls”, which we made Song Pick of the Day,  garage punk-rockers The Bay Rays release another high-energy alt-rock single with “New Home”. Listen to “New Home” now:

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MUSIC QUOTES: All Aspects of Music

FKA twigs live at the Brooklyn Hangar, May 15 2015.

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NEW TRACK: Bad Feelings - Sinner Like You

Los Angeles duo Bad Feelings follow-up their debut single”Do You Wanna Get High”,  a recent Song Pick of the Day, with another terrific track. Even without an atmospheric guitar solo this time around, “Sinner Like You” draws you instantly in with its effortlessly hot vibe and understated cool. Listen

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PHOTOS: Blak Emoji Give a Charismatic Performance at Pianos

There are songs, that don’t need further explanation or persuasion to even check them out, you love them from the spot, like “Sapiosexual” by Blak Emoji. And so it was a no-brainer to make”Sapiosexual” our Song Pick of Day on March 9th. They didn’t stop there: Blak

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SONG PICK: Desert Planes - Wake In Fright

“Wake in Fright” is a beautifully crafted song, made of chiming guitars, humming drum beats and charming vocals contrasting with the more intense lyrics. Slightly nostalgic and with an instantly likable feel, “Wake in Fright” is the debut single by London duo Desert Planes. While the name ‘Desert Planes’ is

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VIDEO: Jesse Mac Cormack - Repeat

Black and white videos, featuring a good-looking woman and a good-looking man are so easy to love. Give me pulsating drums, and coarsely charming vocals and I’m all set! It’s no different with Jesse Mac Cormack‘s video for “Repeat”, his latest, highly atmospheric single, which grips you