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SONG PICK: Wildes - Stay

“Stay” is pure emotion, the moment when your brain is useless and you only can wait until the feelings ebb and you gain control again. The new song by London singer/songwriter Wildes takes you for about three minutes into this state of mind and you best just let yourself

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SONG PICK: JIM ALXNDR feat. Angie McMahon - Slave

“Slave” by Australian songwriter and producer JIM ALXNDR is a beautiful, slow building ballad but the vocal magic of Angie McMahon elevate the track to an utterly gorgeous piece of music. The song intensifies almost unnoticeably and builds and builds until it carefully explodes in its ultimate crescendo. Asked about

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NEW TRACK: YVSMINE - Lonely

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NEW ALBUM: Sea Change - Inside

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SONG PICK: Tallsaint - Model Effect

You have probably experienced the “Model Effect” yourself: a person who feels fascinating and attractive at first look and it is hard to tell why. U.K. singer and songwriter Tallsaint made an infectious electro-pop song about this and it will probably pop up in your head next time you

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NEW ALBUM: Sariyah Idan - Breaking Shadows

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SONG PICK: The Criticals - Just for the Weekend

Based in Nashville, TN indie rock duo The Criticals took some of their influences from a New York five-piece that came to fame in the early 00s. Similar hart hitting drums, lush guitar play, vocals with a lot of swagger… no wonder that I absolutely love “Just for the Weekend”

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Summer Dennis & Rhymes / SHEAFS / Marcus King / Ralph

Summer Dennis & Rhymes – Circles Washington DC-based, soul/funk project, Summer Dennis & Rhymes bring a sexy, beachy feeling right into your home with “Circles”. Stay until the end where a lush guitar outro solo awaits. Watch the video now: SHEAFS – Care Less British rock quintet SHEAFS teamed up with

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SONG PICK: Mai Kino - Talk (Video)

Mai Kino is an London-based singer/songwriter originally from Lisboa. Her new song “Talk” is an intense, sweeping synth pop track that comes with mesmerizing visuals showing Mai Kino in others dancing below (biodegradable) sheets of plastic. It symbolizes isolation and loneliness, but also the danger that lays therein. After

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SONG PICK: Violet - Shiver

With a mellow yet enchanting opening, “Shiver” demands attention and does not let go until its reverb-drenched ending. “Shiver” marks the latest single by British quintet Violet and announces their EP set to be released November 22nd. The bright, slightly metallic vocals stand in fascinating contrast to the warm and

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NEW EP: Millie Turner - Hide+Seek

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NEW TRACK: Karolina Rose - Objections (Shakira Cover)

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SONG PICK: Party Nails - Cut To Bleed

“Cut to Bleed” is a song about the female and ultimately human experience clashing with modern realities. L.A.-based singer and producer Elana Carroll aka Party Nails released this intense electro-pop banger as a follow-up to her 2018 album “Past Lives and Paycheck”. Elena explains the story behind the

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Photos and Impressions of Iceland Airwaves 2019

Every early November and now in its 21st year, Iceland Airwaves attracts a good 150 musicians to play the festival and more than 6,000 concert goers who want to see these acts perform in Reykjavik. The festival takes the Keychange commitment seriously in ensuring a noticeable gender balance. This

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SONG PICK: TREMENDOUS - Copycat Killer

Birmingham-based glam rock trio TREMENDOUS is about to release their irresistibly dazzling new single “Copycat Killer” this Friday, announcing their full length album “Relentless” out early next year. The track does not give you any chance to slowly ease into the groove but grabs you from the start with its

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Faultress - 5 Myths

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SONG PICK: HOST - Trainwreck

Irish singer, songwriter and producer HOST has a unique way of blending upbeat pop music with eerie undertones and dark lyrics. Her latest song “Trainwreck” showcases her production style exemplary: she creates a tension that keeps you on the edge throughout the track’s three minutes. Don’t miss the

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SONG PICK: Tennyson - Collapse

It comes as no surprise that visual artist Waneella pairs technology with nature, as this is what comes to mind when listening to the utterly gorgeous new single “Collapse” by Canadian brother and sister duo Tennyson. The track is unbelievably dreamy and images of a crystal clear creek, steadily purling

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SONG PICK: Natalie Walker - Starry Eyed Kids

Way back in 2006 I was looking for new music on emusic, which was back then a predecessor of the today‘s subscription services. „Urban Angel“ by Colorado-based singer/songwriter Natalie Walker was one of the albums I found and I had it on repeat on my iPod. Social media

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SONG PICK: Louis Prince - Lounging

“Lounging” starts of with a feeling of unease due to the eery sounds of chimes (or chains?) yet thankfully, the warm piano and Jake McMullen‘s beautiful and soothing vocals stir the song into a fascinating direction. McMullen chose the moniker Louis Prince for his new project, using parts of

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SONG PICK: WLTR - W

There is not much to say about WLTR, because they have not disclosed much information yet. Let the music speak for itself, enjoy the scorching guitar solo and see how the story of WLTR unfolds probably over the next year. Listen to our Song Pick of the day “W” on

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SONG PICK: CeaseTone - Egotopia

Icelandic guitarist, composer and producer Hafsteinn Þráinsson, better known under his band name CeaseTone released the new single “Egotopia”, announcing the upcoming album and it is everything we came to love from CeaseTone: the song structure is as lush as it is layered, a little mystical and definitely highly mesmerizing!

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SONG PICK: Sorcha Richardson - First Prize Bravery

At glamglare we have been following Irish singer/songwriter Sorcha Richardson since her beautiful, heartwarming single “Lost” that she wrote to comfort a friend. Last Friday she released her debut album “First Prize Bravery,” (Apple Music | Spotify) which showcases her ability to turn intimate songwriting into catchy, perfectly crafted pop

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SONG PICK: Margot Polo - The Feeling

As an avid fan of Margot Polo‘s music, I’ve been in touch with the musician behind the moniker and asked David in particular about “The Feeling” and this is what he told me: “The closing track on my debut EP, OOHYEAHYEAH, ‘The Feeling’ is a euphoric, escapist anthem

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SONG PICK: Saltwater Sun - Mouthbreather

In “Mouthbreather” the Reading-based quintet Saltwater Sun take decisively the low road and let it all out. Singer Jen Stearnes explains: Mouthbreather is a monumental rant about the myriad people who get on Saltwater Sun’s collective last nerve. Loud chewers, bad drivers and mansplainers – the list goes on! Sure,