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Papercuts - Palm Sunday

Papercuts, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Jason Quever, adds with “Palm Sunday” another delightful taste of his upcoming album Past Life Regression, due April 1st. “Palm Sunday” is a beautifully dreamy track, not unlike the previously released songs from Past Life Regression, most notably “The Lodger.” The wistfulness

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Georgia Harmer - Talamanca

There is a lot of quiet joy in this song: blissful moments, gorgeous locations, close friends, and sunrises. Toronto-based singer/songwriter Georgia Harmer recounts these special memories in her new track “Talamanca,” the opener of her debut album “Stay In Touch” (April 22). She explains the chain of associations behind

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Ian McFarland - Plus One to Heaven

New York-based indie-rock artist Ian McFarland celebrates his birthday and the release of his second album Almost There on the same day, together with a show at the iconic Rockwood Music Hall. Talk about reasons to celebrate! The album’s featured track is “Plus One to Heaven,” which we also

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Jo Beth Young - Adversity [Video]

When you listen to “Adversity,” the cinematic new song by U.K. musician Jo Beth Young it is hard not to imagine vast landscapes, ancient rituals, and eternal powers. Jo performs and produces much of the music herself, and we are looking forward to immersing more into her world on

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bennytheghost - My Boy

Los Angeles-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist bennytheghost has us happily dancing and singing along from “My Boy” ‘s first few bars until the song’s last notes at 2:55 minutes. “My Boy” is beautifully infectious with its bright and upbeat vibe. The musical influences bennytheghost grew up with find their

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Tiiva - To Get Better

“It’s all we need to get better” London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tiiva reminds us that it is small things and human connection we need to experience happiness. Their sprawling synth pop anthem “To Get Better” accordingly does not try to thrill you, but rather radiates comfort and small

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VIDEO PICKS: Abbie Ozard, Companion, Good Fortune, Into A Circle

Abbie Ozard – Pisces It’s Pisces season and Manchester-based singer/songwriter Abbie Ozard celebrates her sign actually everybody who knows what they want. I also can confirm that Pisces vibe well with Geminis. Abby explains: “After releasing songs about yearning, loss and change I was set on creating a bad

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Tom Jenkins - Back Roads

Welsh indie-folk artist Tom Jenkins delights with the beautiful “Back Roads,” the first single from a flurry more and maybe an album out this year. I know how important it is to find a good home for your music or any of your creative work and Tom’s excitement for

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glamglare loves SXSW 2022

glamglare has been attending SXSW in Austin, TX since 2014, minus the last two years, of course. One could even say our blog was founded at SXSW or shortly thereafter under the influence of the enormous energy level one can ingest during the festival. In 2018 and 2019, we ran

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ANIQO - Vivre Libre

“Vivre Libre” refers to the moment when things fall into place, and you can see the end of a struggle. Everyone one of us can probably come up with multiple events where such a breakthrough cannot come soon enough but for Berlin-based musician Anita Goß aka ANIQO this also refers

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Lovechild - Hats Off

Today’s my #glamglarepick feature and hey, I’ve enjoyed 5 (five!) days of live music. Five days filled with gorgeous sounds, beautiful people, great vibes, and just all-around a fantastic time. Lio, Steven, and Mike, the three founders of the New Colossus Festival know what they’re doing. And

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BERRIES - Wall of Noise

BERRIES are Holly (guitar/vocals), Lauren (bass) and Lucie (drums) from London. Their new song “Wall of Noise” is classic, fuzzy guitar rock, which works well against any thought distortion in your head. The band explains: “Lyrically the song gives a nod to how self-doubt and how solitude can heighten

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Slye - Dancing on My Own

The self-love anthem “Dancing on My Own,” is the last single from Slye‘s five-track EP Shades of Blue,  and it is gorgeous! The Liverpool-based singer, songwriter, and producer pursues the idea of moving both the body and the mind by combining the infectious grooves of late 70s, early 80s

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VIDEO PICKS: little luna, PUP, Tiberius b, W. H. Lung

little luna – under the wave little luna is a singer/songwriter from L.A. and a meditation and yoga teacher. “Under the wave” is inspired by the state of mind she achieves during practice. It also comes with an irresistible color-coded video. little luna says: “sometimes my mind is present

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Panteon - Archipelago

Yvonne Ambree aka Panteon invites you to escape your world and be at a place where life follows different rules. “Archipelago” recounts a blissful holiday and reminds us that while everything comes eventually to an end, you always have beautiful memories to go back to. Yvonne says: “Archipelago was written

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SONG PICK: Blake Morgan - My Love Is Waiting (Video)

From the first moment, I listened to Blake Morgan‘s previous single “Down Below Or Up Above,” I became a huge fan of the artist and explored his back catalog with great joy. Had my fandom not already been sealed with that song and its beautifully cinematic video, then “My

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Excited for The New Colossus Festival 2022 - Our Must-See Picks

Live music is back, and what better way to celebrate one of life’s most invigorating and joyful past times with not only one but five days filled with concerts? New York’s The New Colossus Festival is back, and its three founders, Lio Kanine, Steven Matrick, and Mike Bell,

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Cassidy Mann - Since I Met You

“Since I met You” describes a moment in an epic cinematic way. Canadian singer/songwriter Cassidy Mann hones in on that moment when nothing else than honesty works anymore with somebody she has fallen in love with. But the way the song builds, you also feel the entire range of

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Thus Love - Inamorato (Video)

One of the most exciting bands to play this year’s New Colossus Festival are Thus Love, a post-punk trio from Brattleboro, Vermont. The three-piece just got signed to Brooklyn label Captured Tracks, and their debut album is announced for this fall. With only one song officially released, this one

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Many Voices Speak - Within Reach

In “Within Reach,” Swedish musician Matilda Mård aka Many Voices Speak takes you on a beautiful 6:11 minutes long reflective journey that you may want to do again and again. The song is the latest single from her upcoming album “Gestures,” out on April 29 via Strangers Candy. Matilda

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5PM to Nowhere - Acceptance

Singer/songwriter Jacob Webb creates catchy songs with substance under the artist name 5PM to Nowhere. His new single “Acceptance” is the first offering from his upcoming EP Stoicism, set to release on May 13. “Acceptance” resonated with me immediately, thanks to its intriguing title and lyrics to its beautiful

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Laveda - bb

Almost exactly two years ago the Albany, NY-based indie rock duo Laveda embarked on a tour leading to SXSW, including a glamglare showcase. Then you-know-what happened, and we were all stopped in our tracks. It is a manifest of resilience that Laveda is back to do it again, including showcases

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VIDEO PICKS: Dude Low, Gwenno, Marie Noreger, Tempers

Dude Low – Bottle You don’t need to be a musician to understand the addictiveness of partying, and what we were collectively missing when everything shut down in 2020. But while we could no longer party together, the drinking was still possible and maybe also in smaller circles and parties.

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Sunglaciers - Out Of My Skull (Video)

What’s in a name? It’s about the music and good band names are already taken anyway. Think again and start listening to “Out Of My Skull,” the new single by Canadian psychedelic post-punk band Sunglaciers. Alone writing or saying the band’s name puts a little smile on

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Vicky Farewell - Kakashi (All of the Time)

Binge-watching TV has probably been one of the most popular pastimes in the last two years. In her new song, singer/songwriter and producer Vicky Nguyen, aka Vicky Farewell captures the state of mind one can get into after immersing in a different world for an extended time – in her