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SOFTCRUSH - Lost Order

We came across New York indie-rockers SOFTCRUSH in the spring of last year and are delighted to find the quartet thriving. This time, SOFTCRUSH’s lead guitarist took on songwriting duties and wrote the atmospheric “Lost Order,” which he and his bandmates recorded beautifully. Asked about their new, vibrant single,

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Atka - Desiring Machines [Video]

Originally from Germany, Sarah Neumann aka Atka has settled in London where she has been pursuing several endeavors before working on her debut EP The Eye Against the Ashen Sky. The first single is called “Desiring Machines,” and the track has indeed an industrial vibe as it continuously swells layer

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Colouring - Lune

It’s been seven years since we last featured British electro-pop act Colouring. Back then, the project’s mastermind Jack Kenworthy was performing as a quartet, and I remember how mesmerized I was during their live show at Rockwood Music Hall in New York. Jack has been busy, and his

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hemlocke springs - enknee1

Isimeme Naomi Udu, aka hemlocke springs, makes songs as catchy and glittering as pop music can be but then she pushes them over the edge to make them cool again. We don’t know what the title, “enknee1,” stands for, but the line “Anyone out there to love me?” should

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Astrid Cordes - Surrender

With “Surrender,” Danish artist Astrid Cordes releases the last single from her EP trilogy Baby’s Still Asleep. Listening to the euphoric and synth-glistening track, one would never guess that Astrid originally composed “Surrender” on her harp but decided to exchange the ethereal strings with vibrant synths and horn sounds.

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L'Rain - Pet Rock [Video]

The Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek has been releasing music under the name L’Rain since 2017. She blends a multitude of influences into something best called experimental pop. “Pet Rock” is the second single off her new album I Killed Your Dog, out on October 13 via

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Nymphlord - Boardwalk Saturday Night

Nymphlord, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and producer, delights with “Boardwalk Saturday Night,” the last single before the release of her EP Mothers Cry And Then We Die, out tomorrow on August 25th, via Lauren Records. The modern bedroom track starts out a bit eery but is highly fascinating from the

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Le Couleur - À la rencontre de Barbara (ft. Standard Emmanuel) [Video]

“À la rencontre de Barbara” – French for “Meet Barbara” – will suck you into its world immediately, in particular with the intro piece of the song’s album version. The Montreal trio Le Couleur is telling an intriguing story here that unfolds over the eight songs of their upcoming album Comme

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Lauren Dejey - Solar

Light, a little mysterious and simply utterly beautiful, describes “Solar,” the new single by South East London alt-pop artist Lauren Dejey. Asked about the inspiration and background for “Solar,” Lauren explains: “‘Solar’ is a sonic polaroid of one night in June last year. Sat on a rooftop on a warm

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Loyal Lobos - El Río [Video]

Loyal Lobos is a musician of many talents. The first Song Pick of the Day with her, “Whatever It Is” she based on her guitar play – now she goes all out on synth-pop. The LA via Bogotá singer, songwriter, and producer sings her new song, “El Río,” in Spanish and

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Soda Blonde - Midnight Show

Super excited to feature the new single of Dublin alt-pop quartet Soda Blonde. The track is called “Midnight Show” and starts with big sweeping violins that swoop in and out of the gorgeous song, providing an atmospheric backdrop to let the brilliant vocals and instrumentation shine. “Midnight Show” can be

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Woodes - Don't Look Back

Good memories: we ran into Australian singer, songwriter, and producer Elle Graham aka Woodes several times at SXSW 2017 and fell in love with her self titled debut EP. Since then, she has released a lot more music, including two full-length albums. For her latest song, “Don’t Look Back,

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Liz Cass - Too Hot

The wait is over! I’ve been on the lockout for my personal Summer 2023 hit song and I think I just found it in “Too Hot,” the new single by Liz Cass. The glorious track sizzles und delights wit Liss Cass’ effortlessly gorgeous vocals. The production is a bit

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Anastave - Every Night

The wait for a follow-up to Anastave’s 2016 album From The Other Side of the Fire is almost over: She will release I Don’t Want You in the Light on August 31. On nine tracks, the Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer showcases her ability to create atmospheric, electronic

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Glou-Glou - Let That Go

Was it not for his stunning, smooth and ultra catchy new single “Let That Go,” Glou-Glou would have gotten me at ‘winemaker.’ Glou-Glou is the solo project of Cam Hovsepian, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and as already mentioned winemaker. “Let That Go” is the follow-up single to his equally gorgeous “Drink

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Kayls - Internet

“I need to get off the internet,” sings LA artist Kayls as she muses how much mundane, distracting events on social networks influence her daily experiences. There is not much to add – the song sums up the current state of the net perfectly. Kayls is working on a new EP

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SANDS - When It Starts To Rain

A plethora of associations are possible with a song title like “When It Starts To Rain,” but SANDS might have yet something else in mind. The chugging bass lines, steady drum beats, and captivating guitar riffs create a strong image and mesmerizing vibe, about which the London -based artist says:

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Savana Santos - cheater

“cheater” is about falling out of love, but not in the way the title might suggest. The Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer Savana Santos paints her metaphor with broad, vivid strokes and creates an intimate atmosphere with her elegant bedroom pop production. Savana gives us some background about the song:

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Sky_A - Spider Silk

“Spider Silk” offers suspense and drama but also vibrant beauty with an overall mesmerizing vibe. This is the new single by London-based artist Sky Ainsbury, who goes by Sky_A.  For the exquisite drum parts, Sky_A enlisted Adam Betts, yet played all other instruments himself, sang, and produced the

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Laura Carbone - Horses

Today, The Cycle, the epic season-spanning album by German singer/songwriter Laura Carbone arrives in summer with the second single “Horses.” The song has the lazy vibe afternoon of a hot summer afternoon but also reminds us that heat often turns into fire these days. Listen to our Song Pick

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eliora - butterflies turn into stomach bugs

The new single by Philadelphia-based pop artist eliora is quite enchanting despite its curve-ball-throwing title: “butterflies turn into stomach bugs.” The track impresses with its playful, upbeat vibe, although the lyrics tell another story. However, eliora beautifully manages to hold it all together thanks to her earthy, solid vocals and

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Songs of Llore - Always

“Always” explores a romantic relationship as an opportunity for growth: no matter how big the heartbreak, in the end, you learn that you can get through it. Nashville-based artist Amanda Collins, aka Songs of Llore, lays down her debut track as a sprawling piece of dream pop that combines the

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Keira Gray - Summer Lovin' With You

Canadian singer/songwriter Keira Gray makes her debut with the catchy and vibrant “Summer Lovin’ With You.” It’s an upbeat tune with wistful undertones, about a whirlwind summer romance, and whets our appetite for more to come from this young pop artist. About her motivation to start songwriting, Keira

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Celine Love - Candy Eyes (Orange Lemonade) [Video]

Here are some more lighthearted summer vibes from London. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, singer/songwriter Celine Love conjures a joyful state of mind in her new song “Candy Eyes (Orange Lemonade)” – when love and warm temperatures let your heart beat faster. Even recording the song felt effortless, as Celine recalls:

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Laura von Mari - Forevermore

The new single”Forevermore” by Los Angeles-based indie artist Laura von Mari delights with the sweetest mid-90s pop vibes reminiscent of Justin Timberlake or Britney Spears. While the track is carried by pleasant nostalgia, it also sounds fresh and just perfect for summer. Laura’s bright and firm vocals lend