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Lloren - Mad Woman

“Dreams are a dangerous thing for a woman like me,” sings UK singer/songwriter Lloren. Her new song, “Mad Woman,” is a slow-burning, cinematic track that calls for a video filmed in the desert. Lana Del Rey is an apparent musical reference point here, but maybe also as somebody who

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Prima Queen - Fool

One of my top favorite song releases of 2024 is little luna's "fool," and so I was naturally interested in checking out Prima Queen's equally titled new single. While little luna calls Los Angeles her home, Kristin McFadden (vocals, guitar) moved from Chicago to

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Sytë - Give Enough

“Give Enough” is a lighthearted story that probably has a happy ending. The new song by NYC duo Sytë of Nita Kaja and Drin Tashi is an upbeat, bouncy production that lights up any playlist. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Give Enough,” on Apple Music, Spotify, or

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Hachiku - Tell Your Friends You Love Them

In June of this year, German-Australian producer Hachiku released the delightful "Time Wasted Worrying," and follows this beautiful success with the even brighter and catchier "Tell Your Friends You Love Them." The song can be seen as a love letter to life and friendship, and it

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Housewife - Life of the Party [Video]

“Life of the Party is the closest I’ll ever get to making the music 13 year old emo me wanted to make,” says Brighid Fry aka Housewife about her new song “Life is a Party.” Everybody is having fun, but you decide you don’t because life is complicated

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IAMJJ - Moonshine

Before I even watched the video, I was already totally in love with "Moonshine," the new single by Danish singer/songwriter IAMJJ. These are vocals I could listen to on repeat, and they are Jakob Stenfatt Jensen's, the artist behind the moniker IAMJJ. It's

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Stranger Cat - Witness

We saw the singer, songwriter, and producer Cat Martino, aka Stranger Cat, live at CMJ 2015, and I remember this show as beautiful and mysterious – in particular because I did not hear much of her in the years after. Fortunately, I subscribed to her newsletter, so I know she will

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Daisy the Great - All The People

Daisy the Great are an important part of New York's exciting indie-rock scene and they just dropped the highly alluring "All The People," the lead single from their upcoming fourth EP. The duo's members Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker met as acting majors at

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FKA twigs - Eusexua

When FKA twigs appeared out of nowhere at the beginning of the last decades, she released two EPs with songs that required the invention of new genres. Her latest release, “Eusexua,” feels again closer to her origins than most of what she released in the last years: more synth-pop and

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Polly - Eyes on the Road

Danish pop singer/songwriter Polly delights with the bright and beautiful "Eyes on the Road." I am pretty sure we all had a moment like the one Polly describes yet not everybody creates a brilliant song or the likes. "Eyes on the Road" sparkles and gives

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Oklou - family and friends

Marylou Mayniel has been making music in Paris under the name Oklou since 2024. Her first solo single since 2020, “family and Friends,” is a beautifully restrained, ethereal synth-pop track that eschews drums or percussion for the most part. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite

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Carla Aakre - watercolour

When I listened to "watercolour," the new song by Finnish singer/songwriter Carla Aakre, I loved it from the spot. With its warm, fuzzy feeling, it reminded me of the beautiful quality of British singer/songwriter Fenne Lilly, whom Oliver and I are huge fans of. Of course,

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Dawn Cadence - holywater

Dawn Cadence, the musical alter-ego of Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Vanessa Richardson, makes dark, experimental pop music in the veins of early FKA twigs (who has found back to her old form with her latest offering). Her latest song, “holywater,” is a tight, restrained piece, building up to a

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Skateland - Sunset Cinema

Skateland is the moniker of Austin, TX-based singer, songwriter, and producer Dorian Williams Jr., and his latest beautiful single, "Sunset Cinema," comes with a compelling music video. The song features a laid-back, hazy vibe, supporting Dorian's lyrics when he sings, "I can see you in

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Carlita - Wish You Knew

Carla Frayman, aka Carlita, is an international DJ, producer, and classically trained musician. While she is known for playing dance bangers at clubs and festivals, she now wants to go the next step and release her own music. “Wish You Knew” is an atmospheric house track with the genre-typical one-line

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Tears For Fears - The Girl That I Call Home

Something brand new from Tears For Fears just dropped, and it is an instant TFF classic! "The Girl That I Call Home" pulls all the strings that Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith knew how to pull all these years. The song is warm, melodious, and instantly likable, and

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aimei 媚 - Dark Arts

“Dark Arts” is about an unhealthy infatuation with somebody who seems to know how to pull all the right triggers. Trapped as she may be, it remains unclear if she even wants to escape. aimei 媚 – the Chinese character is simply her name – is a Bejing-born, London-based pop singer/songwriter,

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Daryl Johns - I'm So Serious

To join Mac Demarco's live band, Daryl Johns left his home in New Jersey and moved to California. He not only plays bass in Demarco's band but also creates his own blend of catchy indie pop that's impossible not to like. With his new

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Shealagh Rose - Radio Silence

Silence can become very loud and enraging if essential things cannot be said anymore. “Radio Silence” is a common term for that kind of situation. The Canadian singer/songwriter Shealagh Rose put this into a song, and don’t think she takes it as cool as it appears at the

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Divine Sweater - A Time For Everything

Good band names are harder and harder to come by, with so many cool ones already taken, and I should not let my dislike for a particular hit song or band stop me from exploring a new band. That's why I gave Divine Sweater 15 minutes of my

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sadplanet - walk

Shoegaze – music that hits you with a wall of layered guitars and washed-out vocals – is back in full force. sadplanet are five new, faithful practitioners from London, and their third single, “walk,” showcases the genre in all its beauty. Singer Kyra Ho tells her story like a distant memory, while

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Vanarin - I Don’t Know

Anglo-Italian four-piece Vanarin knows precisely what they're doing with their latest release, the brilliant "I Don’t Know," marrying soul with R'n'B, and adding elements from psychedelia to rock and funk. This crazy catchy vibe is no accident but calls for musicians

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Ally Evenson - One Trick Pony [Video]

This song came up on Spotify yesterday, and I have had it on repeat since then. “One Trick Pony” is the new song by Detroit singer/songwriter Ally Evenson, who crossed our paths already in 2020 with her EP Not So Pretty. The track is indie pop at its sweet

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Tessa Rose Jackson - Stick In The Mud

"Stick In The Mud" by Tessa Rose Jackson sounds familiar and fresh simultaneously, thanks to its classic cinematic feel paired with gritty guitars and Tessa's soothing vocals. It's a song that wraps you in a warm, sonic blanket but shakes you every now and

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Siri Neel - I’m a Maze

“I’m a Maze” is a soaring anthem to self-love. Over glistening synths, the Danish singer/songwriter Siri Neel makes a case that perceived weaknesses can be turned into strengths and unlock new possibilities. She says: “I now realise that my vulnerability is a huge superpower. As an artist, having