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talker - Twentysomething [Video]

The older you become, the more you tend to romanticize your twenties: old enough to be master of your decisions but young enough to see a wide-open road in front of you. But if you are smack-dab in your third decade of life, things look very different, as Celeste Tauchar,

Linying - Take Me to Your House

“Take Me to Your House” radiates good moods and joy. While it is technically a breakup song, the Singapore-based singer/songwriter Linying chose to let the positive outcome of her story light up the music. Asked about the story behind the track, she says: “There was a point in my

Sybling - Lakehouse [Video]

The sisters Alice and Mariana Makwaia grew up in the East Village of Manhattan and have made music together since childhood. Since 2019, they have released intricately produced music under the name Sybling. Their latest single, "Lakehouse," is a haunting folk-pop song that was triggered by a visual

Songs Of Llore - Late Bloomer

“Late Bloomer” is a delightful, upbeat song for everybody who does not feel the rush to be always first. While the Nashville-based singer/songwriter Amanda Collins, aka Songs of Llore, shows her indie rock side for this track, she takes her inspiration from a wide array of artists and genres.

Kuoko - Take it Slow

Today is World Mental Health Day, and one way to observe it is to remember not to put too much pressure on yourself. Or, in other words, to “Take it Slow.” The Hamburg, Germany-based singer, songwriter, and producer Kuoko puts this idea into straightforward advice and wraps it into a

frex - Postcards

The lyric “Stuck in between loving you and losing me.” sets the mood perfectly for the new song “Postcards” by LA R&B singer/songwriter frex. She muses about a moment of quiet reflection when her decisions are made, but there is still some joy in thinking about the

néomí - Your Girl [Video]

“Your Girl” is about the complexities of relationships – a topic that is front and center in the work of Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter néomî. But this time, the song comes “not from a place of sadness, but a place of anger.” Anger about the pressure to please someone else and lose

Eaves Wilder - Freefall

Eaves Wilder - Freefall

You can get used to a new song by London-based singer/songwriter Eaves Wilder every few weeks. Always uplifting, her songs are engaging and fun to listen to, even when she tackles serious issues. In the case of her guitar-heavy track “Freefall,” the vibe matches the sentiment a hundred percent.

Rivita - Too Close

The world-traveling singer, songwriter, and producer Rivita is ready to release her debut album. While there is no date yet, she shared the first single, “Too Close,” a bouncy and upbeat synth-pop track. The song is about overcoming heartbreak, but it is also meant as a mood-lifter, as Rivita reveals:

Lilac Haze - My Dreamworld (ft. Julianne Regan)

“My Dreamworld” is just that: an invitation to follow Katrina Swift aka Lilac Haze into her hazy, serene dreamscape. For this track, the singer/songwriter from Bath, England, teamed up with All About Eve singer Julianne Regan, who also co-wrote the song. “My Dreamworld” is the title cut from Katrina’

Chelsea Wolfe - Dusk

The Californian musician Chelsea Wolfe has been doing nocturnal indie rock for over a decade. Her new song “Dusk” never leaves the darkness from its haunting beginning until heavy guitars create a scorching finale. Meanwhile, it is a love song that leads somewhere into the light. Chelsea explains: “The friends

Lily Hain - Internalize

If you are always there for everybody else, it is only a matter of time until others take advantage of it. With her new song “Internalize,” NYC-based singer/songwriter Lily Hain is at the point when she wants to look out for herself first. The lively indie-rock track has a

Daffo - Poor Madeline

“Poor Madeline” is a slow-burning, intense indie-rock track about being uprooted. The Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Gabi Demberg, aka Daffo, fuses a personal experience with a classic children’s book character. Gabi explains: “Poor Madeline” is about the loss of the feeling of home. I wrote it when I was 17,

Yodashe - Visualization

The London-based musician Yodashe does carefully crafted electronic music and fills it with meaning through beautiful words. Her new song “Visualization” – the third one she has released under her name since 2020 – is about the power of creating positive images in your mind. With an intricate production and shimmering vocals,

War Violet - Different Formations [Video]

We have known Jummy Aremu, aka War Violet , for a while as an enchanting, hard-working musician in New York City. So we couldn’t be happier to hear that Kill Rock Stars and Bella Union have co-signed her. Her first release, “Different Formations,” expands the range for an artist who

Bekah Bossard - Stranger To Myself

“Stranger to Myself” is about losing the grip on yourself and the world around you. This happened to singer/songwriter Bekah Bossard after moving to London. However, she also wants the song to show a way out of tough times. Bekah says about “Stranger to Myself:” “This one always reminds

Alannah Moar - Reciprocate

Alannah Moar is a musician based in Glasgow. She wrote the original version of “Reciprocate” at 14 years old and updated the lyrics to a more mature story about “being in a relationship with someone that is good for you, but ultimately wanting to be with someone else that is

Tonguetied - Selfish Girl

“Selfish Girl” is synth-pop at its best. Elena Garcia, aka Tonguetied, sings with silvery vocals over shimmering synth arpeggios. The effortlessly beautiful song was “born from a place of frustration” and got its basic shape within a few minutes. Elena explains “As I grow and find my footing in this

Glasser - Easy

The new Glasser album crux – judging from the four already released songs – is a glistening, soaring affair. While the album deals with many aspects of the human experience, including loss, it musically emphasizes resilience and healing. The fourth single, “Easy,” adds a sing-along quality to the New York musician’s