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Will Knox - Growing Pains [Video]

As a young man, singer/songwriter Will Knox exchanged his birthplace in London, U.K., with Boston, USA, to study at the Berklee College of Music. He currently lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and released the gorgeous five-track EP Growing Pains. Its title track is a brilliant example of Will’s

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Ayleen Valentine - sex symbol

“sex symbol” is about going all out on pleasing somebody else. There is a dark, obsessive side to the song, but also the hope to turn infatuation into a sustainable, loving relationship. The LA-via-Miami musician Ayleen Valentine adds a moody, serenading violin to the contemporary, loop-based production, which gives the

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Sasha Alex Sloan - Me Again

Nashville-based songwriter and singer Sasha Alex Sloan offers a beautifully mellow new song, “Me Again,” for times when you feel anxious and in need of something comforting. Her bright vocals contrast so well with the warm tones of the string instruments, and the result is soothing and gorgeous. “Me Again”

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Millie Turner - Starfish

With her last single, “Venus,” London artist Millie Turner left earth in pursuit of the goddess of love. In “Starfish,” she returns to the planed with an earthy guitar and heavy drums. Millie is up to something with her new batch of songs, but for now, we only have vague

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Theodore - Peak

Originally from Athens, Greece, songwriter and producer Theodore has been touring the world while releasing four studio albums in the process. The cinematic art-pop ballad “Peak” goes in a bit of a new direction and offers an irresistible, joyful vibe. The song’s core message is also an important reminder

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Reyna Tropical - Conexión Ancestral

Previously a duo, Reyna Tropical is now the solo project of singer, producer, and guitarist Fabi Reyna. Her new song, “Connexión Ancestral,” comes with late-night club vibes while celebrating the connection with the earth and those who lived there before. Fabi explains: “I’ve always wanted to have a home—

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Ferry Townes - Be Here [Video]

Every beginning is difficult, but in the case of Ferry Townes also exciting because what this singer/songwriter has been working on over the past three years can finally be heard by the world. “Be Here” is Ferry Townes’ first single, with more to follow. What immediately drew me to

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Mina - Isn’t All I Wanted For

The Brooklyn-based singer & producer Mina goes for 90s trip hop aesthetics in her new song “Isn’t All I Wanted For.” The track comes with the echo of a Massive Attack-style bass line and beat that contrasts with the ethereal, mesmerizing soundscapes. Listen to our Song Pick of the

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Sohodolls - What Kinda Love

“What Kinda Love” is the new single by London-based synth-rock act Sohodolls, written by their central songwriter  Maya Von Doll.  The track starts out with a pulsating vibe and gritty guitars, reminiscent of Muse’s 2009 album Resistance, but takes a sweeter turn once Maya’s beautifully sultry vocals set

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Bibi Club - L’Île aux bleuets

Bibi Club is a duo from Montreal, and “L’Île des bluets” (Isle of Blueberries) is the second single of their upcoming album Feu de Garde, out on May 10. The duo just returned from a tour with NYC’s indie rock legends Blonde Redhead, with whom they share a

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Scatterchild - Bleep Test

Manchester to the rescue! Whenever I’m in the mood for catchy yet moving alt-rock, with great vocals and interesting instrumentation, this city and its musicians seem to offer just that. The brand new single “Bleep Test” by Scatterchild is all you want from an eclectic, contemporary rock song. Songwriter,

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Tolü Makay - Mind & Body

Tolü Makay moved from Nigeria to Ireland at the age of five—a change that must have been hard to cope with for a little kid. So, she found songwriting as an outlet to process her experiences. With her beautiful new single, “Mind & Body,” she gives us profound advice

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Toby Sebastian - Down The Westside

As someone who doesn’t watch Game of Thrones, I didn’t know British actor and musician Toby Sebastian. Truth be told, I also didn’t know any of the movies he starred in but with “Down The Westside” this singer/songwriter is now definitely on my radar. The track

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néomí - Someone New

“Someone New” is “basically a love letter to my therapist,” says Neomi Speelman, but maybe it is more about the hard process of breaking into your own thought world and realizing that interactions with others are always two-sided – something that therapy can help you with. The song’s build follows

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Vicky Farewell - Tern Me On

Los Angeles-based indie pop artist Vicky Farewell delights with the sensual and very beautiful “Tern Me On.” With its nostalgic piano sound, evoking 70s Hall & Oates, “Tern Me On” is something to dream to. The song will be on Vicky Farewell’s upcoming album Give A Damn, due out

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Emika - ((star key))

An old piano, lost in a large room – that sounds like a new Emika song. Until the drums set in, that is. If it is even drums. We have been following the work of singer, songwriter, producer, and composer Emika since her self-titled debut in 2011, and she add new

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Melanie Baker - Double Decker Death Machine

This morning, while listening to new releases, I also came across “Double Decker Death Machine,” the new single by Melanie Baker. I liked the track and listened to it some more, musing where I’d put the bold and empowering song, and the best I could think of was the

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gglum - Eating Rust

The London singer/songwriter Ella Smoker makes music under the name gglum, which sets the expectation for gloomy, self-reflective bedroom pop. Ella also says: “I’m at a point in my life now where I’m actually pretty happy, and am in a good place to look back,” so her

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Tadhg Daly - How’s your day been?

Irish singer/songwriter Tadhg Daly asks the open-ended question, “How’s your day been?” wrapped in a beautiful song. The track delights with its irresistible flow and letts Tadgh’s alluring vocals shine.  Asked about the background to the song, the now Londoner says: “How’s your day been?” Is

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Yndling - Monopoly

In “Monopoly,” the Norwegian singer/songwriter Yndling realizes that she is overdoing playing cool, and she is happier than she lets her partner know. The song is a sweet, bright piece of synth-pop with a dramatic instrumental bridge where you can mentally fill in the other person’s response. But

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iskwē - A Little Piece [Video]

Canadian artist iskwē, pronounced ‘iss-kway,’ just released the dark, moving, and totally irresistible “A Little Piece.” The award-winning Indigenous musician can look at a large catalog of music and is gearing up for her album nīna to drop on April 12.  Her name iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ is short for waseskwan iskwew

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Q&A with Yodashe

We featured the first song, “Take Time,” by London-based singer/producer Yodashe in August 2020, and I had an immediate fascination with her music. After releasing a few more one-off singles, she finally has an album almost ready. Alas, so far, she had put out only two singles, both intriguing

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georgia, georgia - lies

The real name of georgia, georgia is indeed Giorgia Piva, but her stage name is also inspired by a Phoebe Bridgers lyric. The debut single of the Verona, Italy-born singer/songwriter “lies” is an intriguing pop song about a delectable fantasy, as Giorgia explains: ’Lies’ is a song of provocation,

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J. Bernardt - Taxi [Video]

J. Bernardt, aka Jinte Deprez, and maybe best known as one half of Belgian indie-rock duo Balthazar, is about to release his second studio album. Titled Contigo is due on May 17 via Play It Again Sam. In tandem with that announcement, J. Bernardt released two singles from the album,

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Freya Beer - Write Her Off

“Write Her Off” is a delicious dark pop song about attraction and rejection. London-based artist Freya Beer uses heavy bass and guitar lines to create tension in her unsuccessful quest for love. She says: “Write Her Off (WHO)” is a song about going after your crush and the feeling of