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SONG PICK: Gel Set - Don’t You Miss Me

Laura Collier aka Gel Set does electronic music at its best: pure, strange and discomforting. The opener of her new album “Body Copy”, our Song Pick of the Day “Don’t You Miss Me?” is a catchy, spaced-out hit from a parallel universe, which fuses loveliness with an undertone of

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NEW TRACK: Essx Station - Submarine

Essx Station – Submarine

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SONG PICK: Island - Try

“Try” is fragile and dreamy, effortlessly beautiful and totally irresistible. It is also the newest release by London-based quartet Island. We had the band already on our radar since their previous singles “Dreaming Of”, which we song picked in January, and “Stargazer” and with “Try”, Island manifests that they are

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SONG PICK: MEI - Steppin

London-based singer/songwriter Mercy Welbeck goes by MEI, which refers to the Chinese word for “beauty” and her new song “Steppin” was recorded in and inspired by Norway. No wonder that the track defies genres and brims of musical creativity. More music from her is to be expected in 2018.

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NEW TRACK: Gold Child - White Water

Gold Child – White Water Brooklyn, NY

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SONG PICK: Fox in Oil - Rise and Fall

True to its title “Rise and Fall”, the track follows a magnificent flow, like a rippling mountain stream, pure yet also totally intriguing. “Rise and Fall” is the new release by Russian pop-rock quartet Fox In Oil, who already made new fans with their previous, more pop-oriented single “Madness”. With

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SONG PICK: Wildes - Ghost

“Ghost” is a song that rings in your head long after it has finished. London-based singer/songwriter Wildes puts a lot of emotions in her latest track as she reflects about the ghostly long-term effects of past relationships. “Ghost” is Wildes’ third single after “Bare” and “Illuminations”, but no word

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SONG PICK: Pale Oaks - Drink & Share

The capital of Greece, Athens, seems to be a new (?) breeding ground of highly inspired and inspiring indie rock. We came across surprisingly many cool Greek acts already and are adding Pale Oaks to this illustrious list. Pale Oaks have recently released their debut EP “…I’ve Been Better”, recorded

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SONG PICK: Orchid - Jasmines

The London-based singer/producer Orchid has big plans for the next months: three more singles and then an EP early 2018. “Jasmines” is the first one and it showcases her talent for high-energy pop songs that stay clear of genre clichés. It sure helps that she produces everything herself. Listen

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NEW TRACK: Jenny Vee - Hospital Bed

Jenny Vee – Hospital Bed New York

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SONG PICK: Choir Boy - Sunday Light

How would the best of 80s synth-pop in a nutshell, in just one sole song sound like? Listen to “Sunday Light” by Choir Boy and you might have an answer. By all means, “Sunday Light” is a brand-new glorious track by singer/songwriter Adam Klopp who goes by Choir Boy,

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SONG PICK: Nina Luna - Hope Run Wild

Our Song Pick of the Day is “Hope Run Wild”, a track song about staying course and follow your passion. Singer/producer Nina Luna never goes over the top and lets the music elegantly float beneath her vocals to great effect. Listen to “Hope Run Wild” on SoundCloud or Spotify:

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NEW MUSIC: Kodaline - Ready to Change (Video)

When was the last time a music video made your heart beat faster, sending you through a whirlwind of emotions? “Ready to Change”, the new video by Kodaline, will take your heart by storm! The visuals to the enchanting new single “Ready to Change” tell a heartwarming story yet do

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SONG PICK: Wylderness - 72 & Sunny

Admittedly, we LOVE debut singles, there is always this abundance of promise, of things that are already there and things that are potentially happening. “72 & Sunny& ” is as compelling as they come! According to the band Wylderness, this is the first song they ever wrote together, back then

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NEW TRACK: The Beautiful Ghosts - Atomic Disco

The Beautiful Ghosts – Atomic Disco Ottawa, Canada

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EXCITED ABOUT: SkyDive - Talking EP

Back in February, “Claw Marks” by California synth duo SkyDive is a song that could stop you in your tracks with the urgency in singer Jenna’s vocals. Now the EP with five equally engaging songs is out. Listen on Spotify or Apple Music:

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SONG PICK: Blonde Maze - Thunder

Singer/producer Amanda Steckler aka Blonde Maze uses upbeat beats and bouncing synth lines in a unique way to create reflective, dreamy moments. Like when you let yourself be taken away by nostalgia and melancholia for a few minutes, before going back in and enjoy your time together with your

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NEW TRACK: Twelve Ballet - June

Twelve Ballet – June Queensland, Australia *Update: Here’s a wonderfully moody video to “June”:

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SONG PICK: Fifi Rong - The One

“The One” is the third of a series of singles by London singer/producer Fifi Rong. The track deviates somewhat from the classic synth pop textures of her previous releases, but according to Fifi, this is all part of the plan: Whereas a lot of my songs/productions represent only

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NEW MUSIC: Black Heart - Abandon (Video)

Black Heart is the project of Corina Cinkl from Vienna, Austria. As a teaser for her upcoming EP she released a hypnotic video that contrasts the dark electronics of the song with bright light flickering over her face. Watch “Abandon” here:

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SONG PICK: VOKES - Screens

How we are dealing with the possibilities of digital media or better yet how we are still at loss how to use new technologies properly seems to occupy many songwriters’ minds. With “Screens” there is another great track to be added to the ever-growing catalog. It is also the new

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NEW TRACK: Melanie? - 16 Candles

Melanie? – 16 Candles

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SONG PICK: Chaos Chaos - Dripping With Fire (Video)

Chaos Chaos is finally back with new music. The two sisters Asy and Chloé Saavedra have captured us with their gripping live show multiple times, but there hasn’t been a new song in quite a while. The wait was worth it: “Dripping With Fire” is weird pop at its

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NEW TRACK: Ivy Falls - Twelve

Ivy Falls – Twelve (Photo: Alexander Popelier)

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NEW TRACK: Evalyn - Rather Be Dead

Evalyn – Rather Be Dead