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PHOTOS: Statues of Liberty Live at Arlene's Grocery

It started out very romantic, how we happen to know about Statues of Liberty and became avid fans in the process: in the summer of 2007, we were invited to celebrate the wedding of a friend in Upstate New York. Said friend, a musician, married another musician and the festivities

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SONG PICK: big tide - Thirst For The Limelight

“Thirst For The Limelight” by singer/songwriter big tide comes with jangly guitars, a mesmerizing melody and ultra-charming vocals. It is easy to keep the track on repeat with its upbeat vibe and catchy flow. Leeds-based Ben Thomas is the musician behind big tide and he reveals the following about

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SONG PREMIERE: Glassmaps - Strangely Addicted

It is easy to instantly fall for “Strangely Addicted”. Hard. The track wraps you in a blanket of sonic beauty with its charming chord progression, majestic instrumentation and its bright, powerful vocals. There is something grande and clearly mesmerizing going on, something The Beatles of ’67 might have done, if

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SONG PICK: Sam Valdez - It’s Alright

The L.A.-based singer/songwriter Sam Valdez grew up in the desert of Nevada and there is a feeling of loneliness in her songs. Her latest song “It’s Alright” also radiates melancholy, even though it goes more into rock territory with its heavier guitar work. Sam explains: “It’

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NEW TRACK: Pearla - Somewhere

New on the #glamglarepick Playlist: Pearla – Somewhere Brooklyn, NY

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SONG PICK: shallou - You And Me

Occasionally, the direct way is best: “You And Me” does not leave much room for interpretation and then again… it does! Without question though is “You And Me” ultra gorgeous and magnetic with its light, dancy beats and emotive vibe. It is also the newest single by Chicago-based indie electronic

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SONG PREMIERE: Letters To Nepal - Our Hands

Evgeniya Kusnetsova, singer and lyricist of the Brooklyn duo Letters To Nepal is a dreamer. Her songs often evolve around utopian thoughts like global unity, peace and shared purpose. So is also their new single “Our Hands” a reflection on the time we live in. The anthemic chorus “our hands

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NEW TRACK: Lial - Heart Scars

New on the #glamglarepick Playlist: Lial – Heart Scars

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SONG PICK: Wild Ones - Standing in the Back of Your Show (Video)

“Standing in the Back of your Show” is probably a milestone moment in the young love between musicians. For [Wild Ones] singer Danielle Sullivan the song started out as the story between her musician husband and her, but “morphed into a semi fictional tale of its own”, with the enigmatic,

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SONG PICK: Future Jr. - Sentimental Trick

It seems as if “Sentimental Trick” wears its effect on its sleeve because the track is beautifully tender and one could argue to almost being tricked by how good this feels. “Sentimental Trick” is the second single by Matthew Nainby who goes Future Jr., based out of Brisbane, Australia. Lyrically

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SONG PICK: May Roosevelt - Pa

The new album “Junea” by Greek musician May Roosevelt is full of relaxing, inspiring but also rousing soundscapes. Put it on headphones and the world somehow feels like a better place. The single “Pa” is an excellent example for this: almost an instrumental, May’s vocals blend in with the

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SONG PICK: Mansionair - Astronaut (Something About Your Love)

Not since “Instant Crush“, a collaboration by Julian Casablancas and Daft Punk has a vocoder been used so effectively and sort of topical as in “Astronaut”, the new glorious single by Mansionair. As a long time fan of the Sydney-based three-piece (SXSW 2015), I am overjoyed that Mansionair’s latest

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SONG PICK: Silk Cinema - Disappear

Silk Cinema is a new duo from London, which has released so far a couple of songs. Their second single “Disappear” is a chill, loungey track about the desire to lose yourself. “We’re looking for something to make us disappear” the lyrics go and most of us probably have

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SONG PICK: Sunday Store - See the Sunshine

“See the Sunshine” sports 80s synths and catchy disco beats, 90s grunge inspired vocals, and a hip and stylish electronic production. There is also suspense and urgency in this infectious new track by Sunday Store. Behind the moniker stands singer/songwriter/producer Sergey Savin, who exchanged Saint-Petersburg with Berlin, where

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MUSIC QUOTES: Favorite Part of Music Business

Dream Wife at Latitude 30, SXSW 2017. Dream Wife will play Baby’s All Right on November 16th 2017. More info HERE.

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Evelinn Trouble - Sunset Everytime

Evelinn Trouble takes being an artist seriously, frequently reinventing herself and her music. No album is like the next, surprising her ever-growing fan base with lo-fi pop, to industrial doom rock or Motown esthetics. Her latest song “Sunset Everytime” is something else again and it is awesome! You can easily

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NEW TRACK: Foreign Air - Lying

New on the #glamglarepick Playlist: Foreign Air – Lying

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SONG PREMIERE: Sera Eke - Coup! Coup! Coup!

Back in June, London-based artist Sera Eke surprised us with a gripping, self-produced video to her cinematic debut single “The Space Between Us”. We still don’t know much more about her, except that she is going to release a debut EP on November 10 and we are happy to

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SONG PICK: Kim Logan - Hitch Your Wagon

The psychedelic, slightly 60s and totally sensual vibe of “Hitch Your Wagon” makes for one irresistible track. “Hitch Your Wagon” is the latest single by songwriter, opera singer and performance artist Kim Logan, originating from Florida and now based out of Nashville. The track got released together with “Ladyboy” another

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SONG PICK: The Rigs - The Hunted

Caitlin Parrott and TJ Stafford are collaborating as The Rigs for a few years and are ready to release their debut album “The World On Fire” on November 17. “The Hunted” is a dark and cinematic electro pop track that grips you with thick, gritty layers of synths and guitars

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PHOTOS: glamglare presents: Paracutá, Corina Corina, The Sleeping Tongues, Hopper Race, Ekurtis

Our September 16 showcase featured a particular diverse lineup from electro-pop over indie rock to, well, Corina Corina, who fuses a host of genres ranging from blues to hip hop. Opening the night were twin acts Ekurtis and Hopper Race with two shades of engaging electro pop. Like them, playing

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SONG PICK: Donna Missal - Transformer

Singer/Songwriter Donna Missal released a batch of head-turning soul-inspired songs last year before she kind of disappeared. Now we know Donna has spent time at the West Coast, where she engaged into fruitful collaborations. But she’s back with a new track, which heads into a new direction without

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Q&A with High Waisted

On the heel of a terrific split single “Free Throw” & “Firebomb”, a hot video and an extensive North American tour, culminating in a headline show at Brooklyn’s Rough Trade NYC, we thought it only adequate to learn a little more about High Waisted. To set the mood, let’

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SONG PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs - What We Do

The irresistible allure of “All I Ever Knew” has not yet cooled off (see our recent Song Pick), and here is Lou Scarrs again with a new monster stunner! We are thrilled to exclusively premiere “What We Do” today, another track from Lou Scarrs’ upcoming EP, produced by fellow Aussie

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SONG PICK: New Luna - Opinionated

For 2018 a visit to the U.K. is in order. London, sure! Manchester? Even more so! This Northern England city seems to know no shortage of exciting alt rock bands and with New Luna there’s yet another one that deserves to be followed closely. “Opinionated” is one of