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Gorgeous Dykes - ¡No Pasarán!

“¡No Pasarán!” is a glittering, danceable synth-pop song that packs a few surprises. That is the signature style of Ana Ayon and Lucy Bayne, aka Gorgeous Dykes from Los Angeles, that they showcased earlier this year on their brilliant EP In The Meantime. Their latest track is an encouragement for

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Lunar June - bathrooms at parties

Electro-pop singer, songwriter, and visual artist Lunar June (aka Olivia Judd) makes new fans with her delightful new single “bathrooms at parties.”  Who has ever been to a party knows that the line before the bathroom is often where the party’s at. In any case, it’s not the

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ELI - Sin

The London-based singer/songwriter ELI has a message for everybody who feels rejected by mainstream conventions with her new beautiful, emotive song “Sin.” She explains: “Sin is a powerful expression of the inner struggle faced by those who feel marginalized in society. It is a bold anthem for the outliers,

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Tusks - Artificial Flame

Now that for us in the Western Hemisphere, our days are getting increasingly shorter again, Tusks offers the perfect song: “Artificial Flame.” London-based electronic songwriter and producer Tusks, aka Emily Underhill, brightens our days with this mesmerizingly soothing electro-pop gem. Of course, “Artificial Flame” isn’t about seasonal changes but

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LipGloss - Anna (Walks Along The Street)

Roma Trisolini (vocals), Paddy Silver (guitar), Cerys Ziritt (bass), and Shea McCrea (drums) are four friends from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who make epic, dark indie rock together under the name LipGloss. Their third single, “Anna (Walks Along The Street),” comes with a shiver-inducing emotional energy that makes you want to

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Fya Fox - Duvet Day

Irish indie pop singer/songwriter Fya Fox puts us under her spell with “Duvet Day,” her brand new and super chill single. The title alone made me want to check out the track, and that was a very good idea because “Duvet Day” is as pretty as it sounds. Yet

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Sunna Margrét - Chocolate [Video]

Our favorite music festival, Iceland Airwaves, is in full swing, and Sunna Margrét is performing there today. Listen to her new delicate electronic track, “Chocolate,” and hear what is so fascinating about the festival and Icelandic music in general: there is a fearless creativity spanning genres without ever being boring.

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Q&A with Atka

Today, the London-based singer/songwriter Atka, née Sarah Neumann, releases her debut record The Eye Against the Ashen Sky. Listen to the EP below and read on about the fascinating stories behind the music and the artist. Your debut EP The Eye Against the Ashen Sky was released today, but

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Pale Moon - Spaghetti

Icelandic dream pop duo Pale Moon delight with the laid-back and beautifully groovy “Spaghetti,” a first taste of their upcoming 2nd album, Carpets, Cables, and Sweaty Hearts. The album’s and also the single’s title hint that here are two musicians at work who don’t want to take

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Princess Liv - All Along

Olivia Morreale is a sought-after touring musician in Los Angeles. She also finds time to write and record her own songs under the name Princess Liv. Her new song “All Along” puts you in the middle of a romanticized aspect of touring the world: the love affair in a hotel

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high jump - M2K

British synth-pop duo high jump makes their debut with the lush, dreamy, and instantly catchy “M2K.” The duo is comprised of Harry Martin and Rick Holland, and with “M2K,” they are not only introducing themselves but also the sound and vibe they are going for. Asked about their project, Harry

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Cloves - Ugly Feelings

The Australian singer/songwriter Kaity Dunstan, aka Cloves, shared a new song, “Ugly Feelings,” from her upcoming EP, out on December 8. The reflective, elegant track deals with resenting your own escape into what makes you feel better for a moment. Kaity explains: “Ugly Feelings is about toxically wanting to

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Conchúr White - Rivers

The Vibe of “Rivers,” the new single by Northern Ireland singer/songwriter Conchúr White, is spectacular! There’s a bittersweet undertone that never weighs too heavy on the overall sweet, optimistic feel. “Rivers” is a song that I could listen to for hours, and I can’t wait to add

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Immy - Running Out

You sit down for a moment but immediately think you should do something else. UK singer/songwriter Immy wrapped this all too familiar feeling into a chill dance song that lures you into having a good time instead of stressing yourself. It is Saturday, after all. Listen to “Running Out,

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Lydia Luce - Florida Girl [Video]

It’s been three years since we first got introduced to the amazing musical talent of Lydia Luce, and back then, the Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist was so kind to do a Q&A with glamglare, ahead of the release of her February 2021 album Dark River. Today,

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Bar Pandora - Dynamic

“I get a lot of joy out of life,” says Charlie Tophill, aka Bar Pandora about her new song “Dynamic.” Does this not make you want to join her and look at the bright side for a few minutes with this swirling, brilliant synth-pop track? Charlie gives us some more

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Ernest Rareberrg - Chromatic Fantasy, and Feud

Upon receiving “Chromatic Fantasy, and Feud” in my inbox, I was immediately intrigued by the title, listened to the song, and loved it! It is the new single by Brooklyn artist Ernest Rareberrg, which the press copy calls “a compelling exploration of past relationships, personal identity, and the intricate dance

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Ghostly Kisses - Golden Eyes

Sometimes, it is complicated. If love comes unexpectedly and the usual rules of courtship don’t apply, things can become very awkward. This is what Quebec musician Margaux Sauvé, aka Ghostly Kisses, sings about in her new song, Golden Eyes. The restrained production and her dreamy delivery reflect her dilemma:

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Hilang Child - Picture Hanging

In 2020, Hilang Child released the mesmerizing and absolutely stunning “King Quail,” a song that put the British-Indonesian singer, songwriter, and drummer on my personal music map. After a few more singles, Ed Riman, aka Hilang Child, released his brilliant 2021 album Every Mover. It speaks for the artistry of

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Enny Owl - Alina

“Alina” is about liberation. The song alternates between a quiet verse and a soaring chorus, making you root for the protagonist’s journey to happiness. But who is Alina? The LA, via the UK singer/songwriter Enny Owl, asked in early 2020 for people’s first names and thoughts and

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Quantic - Get In The Ride ft. Connie Constance

Quantic – aka multi-instrumentalist, DJ, composer, and producer Will Holland – is about to release his upcoming album, Dancing While Falling, on November 10 via Play It Again Sam. Will can look at a 20-year spanning music career, and his new album is the most live-sounding and in his own words, “grown-up”

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Cream With A K - No Recovery

Lee Tatlock, aka Cream With a K released her self-titled debut album in 2020. In the years since then, she has been busy with other projects but has also worked on refining her production style. The new single “No Recovery” shows the results: in less grunge, more trip-hop, and exceptionally

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Alexis de la Rocha - Running Back

Los Angeles-born and bred singer, songwriter, and producer Alexis de la Rocha delights with her new single “Running Back,” an ode to her 90s self. The beautifully vibey track is an open invitation to get your body moving and hum along. As a first-generation Latina, Alexis cut her teeth as

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talker - Twentysomething [Video]

The older you become, the more you tend to romanticize your twenties: old enough to be master of your decisions but young enough to see a wide-open road in front of you. But if you are smack-dab in your third decade of life, things look very different, as Celeste Tauchar,

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Fenne Lily - Hollywood and Fear

British singer/songwriter Fenne Lily, who these days calls New York her home, manages to make a banjo sound beautiful and “just right” in the sparsely instrumented “Hollywood and Fear,” a new bonus track from the upcoming expanded edition of her April 2023 album Big Picture. The restrained production provides