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SONG PICK: Ryan Egan - Weeknights (Video)

New Jersey-native singer/songwriter Ryan Egan packed his things and moved to Paris shortly before the worldwide lockdown hit. He recently came back to his old turf as well as New York and Philadelphia to record songs for his upcoming album to drop on April 8th, 2022. The album’s

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SONG PICK: Elodie Gervaise - IMYG (Video)

This track is scorching hot. Add watching the video – a futuristic, dream-like dance party – and you might want to turn on the A/C. Paris-based, French-Australian artist Elodie Gervaise uses a restrained production and deadpan vocals to transport you into a late-night cityscape where everything is possible. The song and

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SONG PICK: iamnotshane - Don't Say That (Video)

As bright and beautiful as a sunshine-filled birthday party with great friends celebrating together. The crazy catchy “Don’t Say That” by Los Angeles-based artist and songwriter iamnotshane is an 80s-tinged gem of a pop song. While the irresistibility of the track stands on its own, the accompanying video pushes

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SONG PICK: Kae Sera - The Moon

“The Moon” is about “post-breakup communication,” but don’t worry, it is not as dry as it sounds. On the opposite, London singer/songwriter Kae Sera turns the awkwardness of finding closure after the fact into a magic, late-night moment, accompanied by a sparse soundtrack of percussion and synths. Listen

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SONG PICK: Black Marble - Preoccupation (Video)

Black Marble‘s new single “Preoccupation” got us hooked immediately with its sweet analog synths and managed to keep the momentum going, thanks to the warm and earthy vocals and the irresistible production. Throw in a lovely, video by mixed-media collective Crack Cloud and we’re officially swooning. The video

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VIDEO PICKS: Aerhart, Hatchie, Catbells, Sweet Nobody

Aerhart – Hold Me Closer, Give Me Space “Hold Me Closer, Give Me Space,” the latest single by Brooklyn-based singer and producer Amelia Wellers aka Aerhart was our Song Pick not long ago. Now Amelia adds an intriguing DIY video that also shows how “outdoor space” often looks like in a

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SONG PICK: SK & The Kings - Tri

SK wants all our nothing from a relationship. The U.K. singer/songwriter just wants the best; why else would her backing band be named “The Kings.” “Tri,” latest song by SK & The Kings is an elegant, jazzy piece of lounge pop that invites you to chill, despite being

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SONG PICK: Foamboy - Peach Smoothie

Portland-based duo Foamboy, comprised of producer Wil Bakula and vocalist Katy Ohsiek just released the smooth and utterly gorgeous “Peach Smoothie,” the third single ahead of their upcoming album. The ten-track debut My Sober Daydream is scheduled for October 1st. Bukula and Ohsiek met in Salem, OR, and worked together

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SONG PICK: Slaney Bay - The House Across the Street

“The House Across the Street,” is where you can catch a glimpse of a better life through its windows. Of course, the times have long passed where people need to keep their curtains open to show off how lucky they are; these days, we are bombarded with happy pictures from

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SONG PICK: Sea Fever - Afterthought

Manchester alt-rock collective Sea Fever release the urgent, intense, and utterly irresistible “Afterthought.” The track marks the latest single from their upcoming debut album Folding Lines, with a release date of October 22nd. Sea Fever is fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) on vocals and guitars, alongside singer Beth

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SONG PICK: River Hooks x Haunted Continents - Can't Stay Sober

River Hooks is one of our favorite singers/producers in New York and she teamed up with James Downes aka Haunted Continents. James, also known for his work in the East Coast folk-rock band TEOA. He and River take different approaches to music, but for “Can’t Stay Sober,” they

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SONG PICK: Fuzzy Sun - Morning Light

“Morning Light” by Fuzzy Sun is an irresistibly gorgeous song and the embodiment of U.K. indie-rock at its best. When I close my eyes, I can picture myself sitting on the balcony early in the morning, thanks to the song’s bright notes and its carefree and upbeat vibe.

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VIDEO PICKS: Hayden Thorpe, Liberty, MUNYA, Natalie Jane Hill

Hayden Thorpe – Metafeeling We are totally in love with Hayden Thorpe‘s upcoming album Moondust for my Diamond and the super talented artist has released yet another fantastic track from the record including a stunning video. When asked about “Metafeeling”, Thorpe says: I was feeling inspired by studies into the

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SONG PICK: Helven - u my homie

The title “u my homie” suggests a squeaky bubble gum pop track about the intricacies of high school life, but that is not what Jenny Bakke, aka Helven, has in mind. Her song is a reflective piece about deep friendship that comes with a relaxed, retrained production. As for the

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SONG PICK: Jane. - Ingenue

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jane. released  “Ingenue,” his emotive and enchanting debut single. Jane. is the new project of Raj Jain for whom ethnicity plays an even bigger role than for most of us since he grew up half Indian, a quarter black, and a quarter white in both America

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SONG PICK: She Drew The Gun - Behave Myself (Video)

Louisa Roach is not one for subtleties. This starts with her stage name She Drew the Gun and does not end with the clear message of her songs. “Behave Myself” is a fist-pumping anthem for everyone who doesn’t want to play by rules that only serve those in power.

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SONG PICK: Frances Baker - Bringing Me Down

Is it a sheer coincidence that I feature back-to-back two female singer/songwriters, who produce their music themselves and call Nashville, TN their home? Maybe they will collaborate on something one day? For now, get to know Frances Baker, who embarked on an exciting journey to support Arlo Parks on

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SONG PICK: Aerhart - Hold Me Closer Give Me Space

Aerhart is the project of Brooklyn-based singer and producer Amelia Wellers. On October 22, she will release her debut album “Wallflower,” a beautiful piece of experimental electronic music grounded by her ethereal vocals. The first single, “Hold Me Closer Give Me Space,” is driven by an intricate rhythm juxtaposed with

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SONG PREMIERE: Wild Heart Club - Glitter on the Drum

Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kristen Castro makes music as Wild Heart Club. She creates irresistibly fascinating indie-pop, by blending elements from different kinds of genres, freely employing digital and analog tools as needed. While many artists these days tend to take from different musical styles and use a plethora

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SONG PICK: Helaine Vis - Ice (Video)

Breakups are hard on both sides, no matter who initiates them. Polish singer/songwriter Helaine Vis tells this story from the point of view of somebody who is haunted by empathy with the person being hurt more. “Ice” is a quiet, reflective song from Helaine’s debut album “Pretty Cliché,

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SONG PICK: Teulu - Albeit

Reading about Teulu‘s inspiration for “Albeit,” I knew I wanted to feature the song before I even listened to it. Granted, I knew it would be electronic music, a genre that I love, yet I was not prepared for how much “Albeit” moved me. Ben Capogrossi, aka Teulu, created

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SONG PICK: Varley - Misery (Video)

The new song by Irish-German trio Varley is called “Misery,” but it is meant as an antidote to self-afflicted negativity. “Don’t blame me now for building all your misery,” Claire-Ann sings in this catchy upbeat pop tune. But the “me” and “you” are interchangeable, as the band explains: “Have

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SONG PICK: HANYA - Fortunes

We had Brighton-based shoegazers HANYA on our radar early last year already when they released the gorgeous “I’ll Do It Tomorrow.” Since then, a few more brilliant singles followed, but their newest one, “Fortunes,” might be their most compelling to date! “Fortunes” feels effortlessly blissful and beautiful. Discussing their

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SONG PICK: Shaunna Heckman - Cradle the Sound

Shaunna Heckman is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Duluth, Minnesota. Her latest song “Cradle the Sound” is a dreamy, ethereal piece of synthpop for which she collaborated with Julie Kathryn aka I Am Snow Angel. Shaunna recalls how this came together: “Julie has been an inspiration for a long

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SONG PICK: Silver Relics - Tails

New York-based psych-rock band Silver Relics release the catchy “Tails.” Formed in late 2017 by songwriter Alex Sepassi, Silver Relics have their roots in classics rock spiced with a flurry of modern elements. The result is a highly pleasing melange of sounds and vibes. Asked about “Trails,” Sepassi says: “Tails”