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SONG PICK: Zac Pajak - Again

Good timing, our Song Pick of the Day matches  London based indie-pop artist Zac Pajak‘s video release for his infectious and beautiful single “Again”. Pajak has the following to say about the video: “A party aftermath fitted the song concept perfectly. I wanted to take viewers on an almost

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SONG PICK: talker - Keep Me Safe

Celeste Tauchar aka talker is back with new music after her excellent EP “Horror Films,” released early this year. Her new single “Keep Me Safe” is soaked in strong conflicting emotions. “I just want you be happy,” she sings, but that selfless well-wishing doesn’t take her where she wants

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SONG PICK: Josh Kroehn - Here I Burn

Great vocals and guitar playing always make me swoon and this s no difference with singer/songwriter Josh Kroehn latest single “Here I Burn” is no different. The beautiful “Here I Burn” is part of Kroehn’s just relased EP “Something I’ve Found”. What makes “Here I Burn” so

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SONG PICK: Overcoats - Leave If You Wanna

Brooklyn duo Overcoats came back with a bang with “The Fool”, accompanied by a video that shows them change their looks dramatically. Our Song Pick of the Day is another new song from their upcoming second album: in “Leave If You Wanna” Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell go all out

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SONG PICK: Wanderers - Make It On My Own

Calling South Australia’s coastal capital Adelaide their home, indie duo Wanderers defy genres with their trademark symphony of moods: guitar shredding meets dreamy harmonies meets funky bass lines held together by an overall feeling of nostalgia. The duo’s latest single “Make It On Your Own” is a beautiful

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SONG PICK: Shells - Like I Love You

“Like I Love You” is a shimmering synth pop song about love itself by the English singer/songwriter Shells. The music is bright and uplifting, a perfect carrier for a positive message. Shells gives us some background about the track: I wrote “Like I Love You” in June 2016. The

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VIDEO FRIDAY: Fifi Rong - Love Is a Lonely Thing Part 1

“Love Is a Lonely Thing,” but not so much in the new video by London-based singer, songwriter and producer Fifi Rong. There she enjoys a good time out in nature with a somewhat mysterious companion. But then, maybe everything was just a dream? The story is to be continued. Watch

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SONG PICK: Nick Murphy - Dangerous (Live from Orchard Street) [video]

Live video shot on an Orchard street rooftop? Say no more, I’m game! The Lower East Side and specifically Orchard street have been my home in my early years in New York and watching Nick Murphy aka Chet Faker play piano and sing his song “Dangerous” is an honest

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SONG PICK: Charlee Remitz - Pretty Genius

“Pretty Genius” is a new song by singer, songwriter and producer Charlee Remitz. Like our song pick “Forever Like,” almost exactly a year ago, it has an unique relaxed, organic feel to it. She tells her story in a stream of consciousness with her voice floating over ethereal synths and

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SONG PICK: October Drift - Forever Whatever

“Forever Whatever”, the new single by English indie rock quartet October Drift comes with a significant dose of melancholy which is not surprising given the song’s title. However, as with all great rock songs, the nostalgia is counterbalanced by an overall optimistic vibe. When asked about the inspiration to

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SONG PICK: SHHE - Emma

Su Shaw aka SHHE has released another stunning track from her self-titled debut album, due out next Friday on One Little Indian. In “Emma” SHHE uses her signature subtle production to greatest effect and you can feel the effects of that unhealthy relationships with her through the music. The song

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SONG PICK: The Very Lazy Sundays - Sometimes A Broken Heart

“Sometimes A Broken Heart”, the new single by English folk-quartet The Very Lazy Sundays charms from the very first guitar strumming and the feeling intensifies as the song progresses. Singer and guitarist Diyar provides the following inspiration for their new song: “One of us had recently gone through a messy

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SONG PICK: Detalji - Forever

Here at glamglare the Iceland Airwaves fever heats up. As always, there is a fantastic lineup with lots of new music to discover. For example, we are looking forward to see Finnish singer and producer Krista Myllyviita who records as Detalji. Her latest song “Forever” is a friendly electronic dance

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SONG PICK: Reyko - Hierba Mala

“Hierba Mala,” bad weed, refers to a person with bad influence who you cannot get rid of anymore. London-based synth pop duo Reyko tells this cautionary tale wrapped in a perfectly executed contemporary production. There are some of those ubiquitous trap beats and chopped vocals, but they are skillfully interwoven

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Iceland #Airwaves2019 - We're going again!

Daylight savings has just passed and the days began to get longer again in New York City, when in 2016 Oliver had the idea to attend Iceland Airwaves, the music festival held in Iceland’s capital Reykjavík. The festival had its humble beginnings in November 1999 with a one-off event

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SONG PICK: Easypeel - Honey Glazed

Melancholy, when used sparingly and in an intelligent way, can be such a powerful tool. London-based musician Easypeel understands how to infuse his new single “Honey Glazed” with just enough of a wistful feeling to create an utterly appealing vibe. Singer/songwriter Tom Morley is the artist behind the moniker

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SONG PICK: Gazel - Walk on Land

“Gazel’s Book of Soul” – the album title alone makes you curious about what is going on here. It is British/Turkish singer, songwriter and producer Gazel, who sets a mythical story to a compelling soundtrack full of ideas and unexpected twists. Gazel put deep thoughts into the album. She

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SONG PICK: bdrmm - Shame

Do you know what utter heartbreak sounds like? Lend “Shame”, the new single by shoegazers bdrmm your ear and you get an idea. The British five-piece made heartbreak listenable! The brooding sadness gets joined by undeniable melancholy and the sparkles of hope spread by the bright and jangly guitars make

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SONG PICK: Faultress - Beating Heart (An Ode To Oxytocin)

When an artist calls Kate Bush, Björk and FKA twigs among her inspirations, you surely don’t expect some run of the mill pop music from her. On the other hand, it is a tall order to fill, but by going completely her own way singer/songwriter Faultress is more

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SONG PICK: DoveTales - Come Over Here

With its intriguing and vibrant beginning, DoveTales‘ new single “Come Over Here” renders itself instantly irresistible and from there it only gets better! The pulsating beats provide a welcoming backdrop for intricate guitar work and a Fleetwood Mac reminiscent guitar solo. All this gets topped off by Stef Rose‘s

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SONG PICK: Ava Lake - Mystery

“By the weekend, we could be history,” but until then, let’s have fun, sings Ava Lake in her call for taking things not too seriously in the beginning stages of a relationship. But while she tries to be chill about this all, the music gives away the inevitable emotional

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SONG PICK: Brooks Brown & J Ingram - Soho

Having exchanged Kansas with California, residing in Los Angeles for now, multi-instrumentalist and singer Brooks Brown just released “Soho” a beautifully smooth new track. On the single, fellow Kansas City artist J Ingram can be heard on vocals and the result is a hypnotic and tranquil piece of gorgeous music.

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VIDEO FRIDAY: Editors - Black Gold

Only reluctantly, did I open the email that said “New Video by Editors”, I mean, Editors are a British alt rock band I loved in the… when was it? Early and later 00s? What can they possibly have to offer now? A. Lot. As it turns out! Their new single

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SONG PICK: Daniela Andrade - Ayayai

Daniela Andrade lives in Canada as daughter of Honduran immigrants and has celebrated successes with cover versions of popular song since the beginning of the decade. Now she focuses on writing and producing her own fascinating, sleek future pop songs. “Ayayai” is her first song in Spanish and even if

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SONG PICK: Current Affairs - Breeding Feeling

“Breeding Feeling”, the new single by Glasgow post-punk quartet Current Affairs is one beautifully swirly, high-tempo ride that leaves me dizzy like a carnival ride but with the same desire to just do it again. And again. And then some more. The single is the latest cut from the band’