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Precious Pepala

Precious Pepala - Looking For Trouble

Why do they tell girls and women not to walk on the street alone after dark? For 17-year-old British singer/songwriter Precious Pepala this question is more than about personal safety; it is about a culture that accepts assault against women like a streak of bad weather. But Precious does

Alice Pisano - Ink

Falling in love is wonderful. In “Ink” Italian, London-based singer/songwriter Alice Pisano goes out of her way to let the other person know. The upbeat, bubbly pop song is an instant mood lifter, and you want to be with her, having fun at that party. Alice says about the

Alice Boman - Where To Put The Pain [Video]

Swedish singer/songwriter Alice Boman puts her reflections in a clear, calm voice over a steady synth line and a rhythm that is as disruptive as the influx of news we receive every moment. “Where To Put The Pain,” she asks when it seems never to stop. But nothing goes

Rainlights - Mazzy Star Reminds Me of You

Rainlights - Mazzy Star Reminds Me of You

Summer is officially over here, making a melancholic rear view of this season’s memorable experiences even more effective. In “Mazzy Star Reminds Me of You,” Brooklyn-based singer and producer Rachel Chevat, aka Rainlights takes you on a gentle ride through memory fragments that paint a vibrant, familiar picture. Rachel

Scout Gillett - 444 Marcy Ave [Video]

Where is 444 Marcy Avenue? If you look at the map, it is a non-descript residential building in the Bed-Stuy area of Brooklyn. But that is not what indie rock singer/songwriter Scout Gillett means. She explains: This song was written to encourage my friends and myself to surrender to

Maripool - This Time Again

Maripool is the stage name of Portuguese, London-based singer/songwriter and “one-girl” band Natasha Simões. As a self-thought musician, she prefers to work solo and create intimate, edgy, guitar-driven pop songs. Her latest track, “This Time Again,” creates a paradox between works and music. She explains: “I wrote a really

Actrese - Vivid But Vague

The London singer/songwriter Actrese does pop music with an edge. How the chords progress and the songs develop is often not what you expect. Her new song “Vivid But Vague” strikes with rich instrumentation, and who could set the mood better than the artist herself: “You are in a

Maeve Steele - Riptide

“Riptide” is the shape-shifting opening track from the debut EP “Overland” by Maeve Steele. The Los Angeles-based artist considers the song the guiding light to finding her approach to music: intimate songs that fall into a sweet spot between singer/songwriter and pop. Maeve says about the EP: “I’m

Q & A with Singer and Producer Dawn Cadence

Q & A with Singer and Producer Dawn Cadence

Dawn Cadence is the stage name of singer, songwriter, and producer Vanessa Richardson. While the 20-year-old Canadian quotes Kate Bush and Sade as her influences, among others, she does not try to imitate any of them but maps her own path through pop music. You can witness this in her

Dalloway - How to Keep a Secret

“You taught me how to keep a secret,” sings L.A. musician Mary-Cait Hentz aka dalloway. Because the system is often rigged in favor of the aggressor, and nobody wants to believe the truth anyway. Mary-Cait is not subtle in her tale and wants the song to be “an anthem

Dance Lessons - Wet Batteries

Dance Lessons is the trio of Ann, Tom, and Nat from London. Their new song, “Wet Batteries,” is an energetic firework of sound that undoubtedly was a lot of fun to create: A bubbling bass line, a saxophone, layers of synths, and Ann’s voice are thrown together and make

Anastave - Medicine

The new song “Medicine” by Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer Anastave excels with a restrained, intricate production. The beat evolves and takes on its own life, always leaving you wanting more. “Lyrical electronic music,” Anastave calls her approach to songwriting, and she only gives a loose hint about the song:

Palmo X - No Worries [Video]

Xenia Nema is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Ukraine who records under the name Palmo X. The new song is a nostalgic look at the past to inspire hope for the future, despite the current realities in her home country. The elegant, smooth production and the chorus soothe anxieties,

Ruth Radelet - Stranger [Video]

Ruth Radelet - Stranger [Video]

Cities can do this: even if you live right in the middle, you can still feel disconnected and estranged. In her melancholic new song Stranger, Ruth Radelet reflects about the peculiar connection to her hometown. She reveals: “Stranger” is about a specific kind of loneliness that I have only felt

Sylvie - Dull the Shimmer

“Dull the Shimmer,” is a swirling, multi-layered synth-pop song about the indifference in mental health care. London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Sylvie speaks from her own frustrating experience after being put on medication and having to deal with its side effects. Sylvie explains how the song came together: “‘Dull The

Laveda - Surprise [Video]

“I’m not surprised that I’m not sober / Being alive is just getting old,” sings Ali Genevich of upstate New York band Laveda. That perfectly describes that sinking post-pandemic feeling that has probably washed over most of us at some point. But life goes on, so Laveda makes an

Mayfly - Pretty Ending

Hoping for a “Pretty Ending” when things go downhill can prolong the pain. In their new song, Montreal-based duo Mayfly advise to cut it short, and the airy, shimmering track lets you feel the relief right here, right now. Charlie and Emma of Mayfly say about the song: “The inspiration

Caroline Romano - Chopstix

Caroline Romano - Chopstix

It is still some time to celebrate this year’s carefree season, and Nashville-based singer/songwriter Caroline Romano has a wonderfully upbeat song for you. Her new single “Chopstix” is about a summer fling with all the happy, unforgettable, and crazy moments, but also the suspicion that nothing lasts forever.

Melody's Echo Chamber

Melody's Echo Chamber - Unfold

Melody’s Echo Chamber is the project of Paris-based musician Melody Prochet. In 2013, she released her self-titled debut album with the help of Tame Impala mastermind Kevin Parker. But it turns out that she recorded more music then, which has been “lost” – whatever that means – until recently. Melody now

Kate Brunotts - I Can't Help But Adore You.

Today, Brooklyn-based musician Kate Brunotts releases her debut album “Womb,” an eclectic collection of dark synth-pop songs about topics that have been rattling the country. Kate wrote and produced the album entirely herself and packs plenty of delightful surprises into the ten tracks. Kate says about the album: “Womb is