Oliver Bouchard - glamglare (Page 35)

Sign in Subscribe

Oliver Bouchard

SONG PICK: Babygirl - You Were In My Dream Last Night (Video)

“You Were In My Dream Last Night,” sings Kirsten Frances, singer of Canadian duo Babygirl with a glimpse of hope: at least in her sleep, she can pretend that a relationship is not over. While the song sounds like a gentle melancholic daydream, the accompanying video directed by Dylan Mitro

Caoilfhionn Rose

SONG PICK: Caoilfhionn Rose - Flourish

We have already been a few weeks into the new year and Manchester-based singer/songwriter Caoilfhionn Rose (her first name is pronounced Keelin) invites you to continue believing in a bright future. Her new song “Flourish” is contemplative but shimmering with promise, like the first rays of light at sunrise.

SONG PICK: Middle Kids - Cellophane (Brain)

“Cellophane (Brain)” is a stream of consciousness directly from the mind of Hannah Joy, the singer and songwriter of the Australian trio Middle Kids. The music reflects this in many layers: sounds play against each other like twisted thoughts in one’s brain. But in the end, all come together

SONG PICK: Sara Bug - Rosebank

In “Rosebank” Sara Bug recovers from a breakup by finding peace on her motorbike. The debut single of the Nashville-based singer/songwriter emulates the calming effect with a fuzzy, droney guitar while she repeatedly sings “Slow it down” – a good idea when riding in an emotionally agitated state. Sara says

SONG PICK: Paulina Vo - Sweetie

Pop music has a bias towards the big moments of relationships, the good, and even the bad ones. In her new track “Sweetie,” Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Paulina Vo put the focus onto a widely underrated emotion: the warm fuzzy feeling that there is somebody who you trust and who belongs

SONG PICK: Ava De Bara - Fame

Running after fame has somewhat of a bad rep and Ava De Bara wants to do something against it. “Fame; I was told not to want you, fame; I know that you’ll find me,” she sings, and we hope all the attention will do her good. “Fame” is Ava

SONG PICK: Amber Jay - Stay The Same

The Liverpool-based singer and songwriter Amber Jay has her own mind when she crafts her music. Her new track is called “Stay The Same,” but musically, it goes to many different and unexpected places. It is Amber’s voice that holds everything together in a compelling way. Amber gives some

SONG PICK: Andrea Clute - Red Light

Andrea Clute is a singer/songwriter from Vancouver, who likes to play with genres and conjure up futuristic pop songs. Today she released her latest track, “Red Light,” which elegantly sets two different vibes against each other, one heavy and beat-driven, one bright and vocal-focused. “Red Light” is a love

SONG PICK: Vox Rea - Reset

After the infamously challenging last year, we are all up for a “Reset” and focus on new, inspiring things. While Vancouver trio Vox Rea sings literally about the exciting, carefree early stages of a new relationship, their new song can be easily interpreted as a new start into a more

SONG PICK: Maud - Baby Girl

In her new song “Baby Girl” Kristine Hoff aka Maud presents the years of growing up from childhood with cinematic drama. The Norwegian singer, songwriter, and producer lets her track grow into a battle-like finale, complete with tribal drums and war cries. Turn up the volume to get the full

SONG PICK: Wrené - Phoenix

“Phoenix” is classic synth-pop beauty, one that fills the air with sizzling energy from the first bar on. Toronto-based musician Wrené wants you to feel that power and do what the mythical titular bird does: rise high to fulfill your dreams. Wrené co-produced the track with an 80s-style unapologetic affection

Natalie Bouloudis

Track by Track: Natalie Bouloudis Talks About Her New EP "Devil Is Doubt"

The songs of U.K. singer/songwriter Natalie Bouloudis create a palpable atmosphere, one that you can turn into strange but beautiful stories in your mind. She blends folk, rock, jazz, and then some secret ingredients into a unique sound that takes you on an extraordinary journey. This Friday, Natalie

SONG PICK: Jane Bonis - Keep Me Around (Video)

In “Keep Me Around,” the machines reign: a wobbly bassline, relentless drumbeats, and heavy synth layers paint a dark, dystopian picture. Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter Jane Bonis brings humanity into the mix with bright vocals and distant piano play. This contrast emphasizes the question that Jane put at the core of

SONG PICK: San Mei - In The Machine

Australian musician Emily Hamilton aka San Mei self-produced her latest single “In The Machine” for an big, industrial sound, reminiscent of 90s Depeche Mode. Her airy vocals float over the heavy layers of synth, guitar, and relentless drums and reveal a personal experience of self-reflection. Emily explains: “Once I stepped

SONG PICK: Laventure - GIVE

Laventure is a duo from Strassbourg, France, who released their debut single “GIVE” last Friday. The song is an immediate ear-catcher: it starts with a weirded-out lo-fi vibe but then meanders into a chill, disco-tinged slow dance track, complete with a cathartic guitar solo. With “GIVE,” the band is on

Allison Lorenzen

SONG PICK: Allison Lorenzen - VALE (ft. Midwife)

Allison Lorenzen’s solo debut “VALE” is a slow-burning, intense song about a place of darkness. Nothing is too much here: the ghostly vocals, the sparse drums, a distant keyboard, and the fuzzy guitar are carefully placed in the track to create a vibe of desolate loneliness. The Denver-based musician,

SONG PICK: Alice Pisano - Crush

If you are in a good mood today, here is a song that helps you celebrate. “Crush”, the latest London via Italy singer/songwriter Alice Pisano is an upbeat power-pop anthem about falling in love head over heels. But as high-flying her feelings are, there also can be too much

SONG PICK: Ishani - Perfect Life

It has been now almost a year that we have to live in isolation and see much of the world through the screens of our phones or computers. Everybody is in the same boat, so why do others seem to have it so much better? The London-based singer and producer

SONG PICK: Kings Elliot - Dancing Alone

Kings Elliot makes her plea with disarming honesty: it is not going to be easy, but there is a chance to make it through those hard times that certainly will come. The London-based, Swiss-born singer/songwriter uses the metaphor of dance, and when she sings, “Spinning us around till we

Graywave Releases New Single "Before" and Answers Our Questions

Jess Webberly aka Graywave is a musician from the U.K. we have been excited about since she released “With Me” last summer. Today she releases “Before,” an instant fan favorite with its chills-inducing intensity. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or below on BandCamp: Graywave also prepares to put out

SONG PICK: Luna Shadows - Nite Swim

In “Nite Swim” L.A.-based pop songwriter and producer Luna Shadows explores how a Romeo & Juliet story could have unfolded in the present day. Obviously, being in constant contact these days would have changed the story’s outcome significantly. This makes the song a summer love story on

SONG PICK: Gaeya - Tide For The Change (Video)

Imagine stepping out of a cabin somewhere in nature. The sun has just risen, the light is crisp and the air clear, and around you, the wildlife awakens. This is the feeling that “Tide for the Change” by Swedish musician Gaeya evokes when it swells from a simple piano line

SONG PICK: Devan - Night Drives

Driving late in the dark has its own meditative power and London-via-Toronto singer, songwriter and producer Devan shares such a moment with us in her new single “Night Drives.” As the lights pass by – watch the lyric video to get into the mood – thoughts float freely through her mind. The

SONG PICK: Neeq Serene - Fields of Gold (Video)

There are two worlds in “Fields of Gold,” the new song by London-based musician Neeq Serene. The borderline is blurry like the two languages, English and Urdu, that are blended together throughout the song, but you can feel when the transition happens in a grand, cinematic moment. It is nothing

SONG PICK: There's Talk - Ascension

There’s Talk is the trio of Olivia Lee, Kellen Balla and Young Lee who do slow-burning dream pop out of Oakland, California. Singer and songwriter Olivia named their new EP “Great Falls” after “a place- a waterfall system I used to walk and climb along in my home town”