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Cillë - Kill or Be Killed

Power games in relationships can be challenging, even when there is no literal killing. “Kill or Be Killed”, the new song by Cillë is “about toughening up in the name of love” and having fun with it. The energetic and upbeat glam rock track features exuberant guitars and laughs in

Keeper E. - I Can Do It

Keeper E. is annoyed. The Canadian singer/songwriter sings “I Can Do it” and is not willing anymore to let herself be talked down by other people, in particular men. She explains: “This song is about claiming our own power and acknowledging that we are human, and we make mistakes,

Chelsea Jade - Best Behavior

“‘Best Behaviour’ is an offer to be imperfect and carefree,” says L.A. singer/songwriter Chelsea Jade and a few bars into this upbeat, chill song you get the vibe: you cannot always be perfect, so have a little fun. “Best Behavior” is the third single off Chelsea’s second

Ruth Radelet - Crimes

“Crimes” is the new single by the former singer of the band Chromatics Ruth Radelet. The bright, glittering synth-pop track – produced in collaboration with Filip Nikolic of Poolside – explores questions about how far you want to go to be successful. She explains: “‘Crimes’ is about the pursuit of success at

C'Est Karma - Coffee [Video]

“I make coffee now” is a good description for the moment you have grown up and are responsible for your well-being. For Karma Catena aka C’Est Karma it was her move from Luxembourg to Amsterdam and living in her own space that inspired this reflection about big life changes.

Jenny Berkel - Lavender City

In summer, things seem easy-going, and you may overlook dishonesty just because everything feels so good. But when reality hits, you have to grapple with the fact that you should have known all along. This is the story that Canadian singer/songwriter Jenny Berkel tells in her beautifully arranged song

KiNG MALA - Cult Leader

“If I wasn’t a narcissist, I wouldn’t like me either.” Areli Castro aka KiNG MALA takes no prisoners on her path to self-empowerment. But enjoyed with a grain of salt, this dark pop anthem can be your energizing pick-me-up when your self-esteem needs a boost. Areli explains: “I

Rainlights - When My Phone Dies

This year the smartphone as we know it turns 15 years, and there is much discussion and ridicule about how we all are addicted to it. However, Brooklyn singer, songwriter, and producer Rachel Chevat aka Rainlights takes a different angle and confronts us with a simple truth: “When My Phone

Wyldest - The Best Is Yet To Come [Video]

The London singer, songwriter, and producer Zoe Mead aka Wyldest, did it all herself for the excellent 2021 album “Monthly Friend.” To build on that, she found inspiration in collaboration with producer Luciano Rossi. Change is good! This is also the hopeful perspective of her new song, “The Best Is

Automatic - Venus Hour [Video]

Automatic, the L.A.-based trio of Izzy Glaudini, Lola Dompé, and Halle Saxon does hard-hitting songs somewhere between rock and electronic. The bass-driven new song “Venus Hour” is “about whatever it is inside you that makes you want to do that thing that isn’t logical, or safe,” and

Rose Brokenshire

Rose Brokenshire - Better Now

It is the little things that create lasting happiness in life. In her new song “Better Now,” Canadian singer/songwriter Rose Brokenshire shares how she has reached a more joyful place in her life and invites you to follow in her steps. She recalls: “I wanted to make something that

Companion - Snowbank

Companion is the duo of twin sisters Jo and Sophia Babb who live in Fort Collins, Colorado. As you may expect, they pair gentle guitars with beautiful harmonies, but there is always a little more in their songs that enhances their emotional weight. Take “Snowbank,” a song about the special

Rosie Carney - dad

London-based singer/songwriter Rosie Carney takes a turn to heavier rock sounds with her new single “dad” from her upcoming album “i wanna feel happy‘. The song describes the vague state of mind that something is not right. Rosie does not hint at the source of her thoughts, but something

Paula Jivén - Breaking Up With a Friend

The older you get, the more friendships tend to fade away rather than being broken up. But with 18, Swedish singer/songwriter Paula Jivén is at a point in her life where things including childhood friendships change rapidly. There is no melancholia in “Breaking Up With a Friend,” though. The

Warpaint - Stevie

The new Warpaint single Stevie” is an all-out love song. Singer/guitarist Emily Kokal had had it in her mind for many years before it took on shape. Lighter and more playful than much of the band’s other work, the track makes us even more curious about the upcoming

Zola Jesus - Lost

Zola Jesus is back with her fifth full-length album “Arkhon” (if you count “Stridulum” with was originally released as EPs). We have to wait until May 20 to hear the whole thing, but judging from the single “Lost,” she does not deviate much from her big dramatic sounds, even though

Kadhja Bonet - Dear Gina

“Dear Gina” by L.A. musician Kadhja Bonet is a swirling, sunny pop song that invites you to relax and dream. What is it about? To find out, Kadhja invites you to give a listen to her 2018 album “Childqueen,” which we hightly recommend. “‘Dear Gina’ is a companion piece

talker's world of videos

Creating music videos is a tricky endeavor. On the one hand, you need them because so much music is consumed via YouTube. On the other hand, they can become expensive, and it is not easy to come up with an idea that is neither boring nor too distracting and on

Wolfschmidt - Difficult Mind

Wolfschmidt is the duo of singer Elin Edgren and drummer Hampus Sjöstedt. Together they do music at the crossroads of indie rock and electronic, reminiscent of fellow Swedes Pale Honey. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Difficult Mind” below on YouTube or Spotify:

O-SHiN - Visitor

Singer and Producer Stephanie Martens aka O-SHiN is based in Berlin, Germany, but has lived in other places around the world. That may explain that her new song “Visitor” has less of a Berlin vibe but intrigues with a more cosmopolitan style. The airy track does not reveal at first

Adia Victoria - Ain't Killed Me Yet

Southern musician Adia Victoria gives us a ray of hope at a time when we need it. “Ain’t Killed Me Yet” – that for sure is true, so bring it on. The song stays true to its blues roots, but certainly does not look only to the past – after all

Georgia Harmer - Talamanca

There is a lot of quiet joy in this song: blissful moments, gorgeous locations, close friends, and sunrises. Toronto-based singer/songwriter Georgia Harmer recounts these special memories in her new track “Talamanca,” the opener of her debut album “Stay In Touch” (April 22). She explains the chain of associations behind

Jo Beth Young - Adversity [Video]

When you listen to “Adversity,” the cinematic new song by U.K. musician Jo Beth Young it is hard not to imagine vast landscapes, ancient rituals, and eternal powers. Jo performs and produces much of the music herself, and we are looking forward to immersing more into her world on

Tiiva - To Get Better

“It’s all we need to get better” London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tiiva reminds us that it is small things and human connection we need to experience happiness. Their sprawling synth pop anthem “To Get Better” accordingly does not try to thrill you, but rather radiates comfort and small

glamglare loves SXSW 2022

glamglare loves SXSW 2022

glamglare has been attending SXSW in Austin, TX since 2014, minus the last two years, of course. One could even say our blog was founded at SXSW or shortly thereafter under the influence of the enormous energy level one can ingest during the festival. In 2018 and 2019, we ran