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Divine Sweater - A Time For Everything

Good band names are harder and harder to come by, with so many cool ones already taken, and I should not let my dislike for a particular hit song or band stop me from exploring a new band. That's why I gave Divine Sweater 15 minutes of my

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sadplanet - walk

Shoegaze – music that hits you with a wall of layered guitars and washed-out vocals – is back in full force. sadplanet are five new, faithful practitioners from London, and their third single, “walk,” showcases the genre in all its beauty. Singer Kyra Ho tells her story like a distant memory, while

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Vanarin - I Don’t Know

Anglo-Italian four-piece Vanarin knows precisely what they're doing with their latest release, the brilliant "I Don’t Know," marrying soul with R'n'B, and adding elements from psychedelia to rock and funk. This crazy catchy vibe is no accident but calls for musicians

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Ally Evenson - One Trick Pony [Video]

This song came up on Spotify yesterday, and I have had it on repeat since then. “One Trick Pony” is the new song by Detroit singer/songwriter Ally Evenson, who crossed our paths already in 2020 with her EP Not So Pretty. The track is indie pop at its sweet

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Tessa Rose Jackson - Stick In The Mud

"Stick In The Mud" by Tessa Rose Jackson sounds familiar and fresh simultaneously, thanks to its classic cinematic feel paired with gritty guitars and Tessa's soothing vocals. It's a song that wraps you in a warm, sonic blanket but shakes you every now and

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Siri Neel - I’m a Maze

“I’m a Maze” is a soaring anthem to self-love. Over glistening synths, the Danish singer/songwriter Siri Neel makes a case that perceived weaknesses can be turned into strengths and unlock new possibilities. She says: “I now realise that my vulnerability is a huge superpower. As an artist, having

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Terra Twin - The Recogniser

Listening to Terra Twin's "The Recogniser" instantly makes me want to see the London-based band live. The track mesmerizes with its bouncy beat, vibrant vibe, and warm, soothing vocals. I'd like to have a really good look at frontman Maxim Baldry and guitarist Lewis

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Giungla - Tonight

Today’s phones can provide quick jolts of happiness and excitement but also drag you into an abyss of dark thoughts. That is a perfect topic for a new song by Italian singer/songwriter Giungla: her grungy guitars play against sweet electronics, and in the end, the music dissolves into

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Sloan Golden - Missing Stair

Los Angeles-based indie-pop artist Sloan Golden just released the instantly mesmerizing "Missing Stair." Lyrically, "Missing Stair" deals with a painful experience and an eye-opening realization. Sonically, the track has just the most wonderful, mellow flow over which Sloan's vocals ride and shine. While this

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Moon Kissed - Do You Miss Me Yet?

It is hard to say where the NYC-based trio Moon Kissed wants to go with their music. Maybe they just want to have fun with it, and what comes out of that is very good: pop music that is neither chasing current nor past trends and sounds familiar without being

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Sleek Teeth - Endless

Los Angeles-based dark wave duo Sleek Teeth add the moody yet super catchy "Endless" to their previously released single "Gone." Their influences are noticeable, and that's a fantastic thing, as they take them a few steps further by creating their own highly alluring sound.

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Elisa May - Black Lines

“I was sixteen. I hated my parents. I hated my boyfriend. I hated everything, and the world was unfair. Teen angst, baby,” says Elisa May about the setting of her new single “Black Lines.” Don’t expect an angsty teen pop song, though. The Prague-based singer/songwriter infuses a good

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EDDY - Concrete

From London comes the young singer/songwriter EDDY, delighting us with the light and instantly catchy "Concrete." The track starts out all soft and harmonious and stays that way throughout, providing a beautiful carpetry for EDDY's whisper-sweet, enchanting vocals. Asked about her new single, she says:

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blondestandard - arms of another

Does the thrill of short relationships make you happy, or do you want something deeper? Caroline Grace Vein, aka blondestandard, muses about that conflict in her new song “arms of another.” Walking the line between indie rock and pop, the track doesn’t take itself too seriously and states the

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Tragic Sasha - Plastic Chandeliers

Tragic Sasha’s newest song starts like you’d think one of her most popular singles, “Fishbowl,” might sound. At the beginning of “Plastic Chandeliers,” I feel like swimming in a fish tank, and the surreal feeling continues. She also mentions “the drop in the ocean,” so I’m not

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Kaeto - Carry You

The London-based singer/songwriter Kaeto takes a deep look at what love means and what weight it carries for her. “Carry You” is a glittering, shapeshifting pop song that mirrors conflicting emotions. Our Song Pick of the Day is the third single off Kaeto’s upcoming album INTRO, out on

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Ailsa and the Seahorses - Mercury

We're fans of Ailsa and the Seahorses and are happy to hear new music from the Scottish singer/songwriter based in Berlin. While Ailsa had previously released the vibrant "Hermit," she now delights with the ultra-chill "Mercury." Ailsa says that the track is "

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Red Ribbon - Crying My Car [Video]

"On this song, I’m really really sad, yet want to makeout in the backseat,” says Emma Danner, aka Red Ribbon, cryptically about her new song “Crying My Car”. But the music and video are clear, and probably most of us remember moments when the privacy of one’s

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Andie Loren - Hearts Grow Wide

The upbeat "Hearts Grow Wide" by Toronto-based pop singer/songwriter Andie Loren doesn't wait to conquer your heart by storm! The track is overwhelmingly positive and inescapably infectious. The inspiration for the track derives from modern dating culture and the longing to connect with someone romantically.

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Tanukichan - It Gets Easier (ft. Wisp)

“It Gets Easier” washes over you in about two and a half minutes, leaving you uplifted and energized. The Northern Californian shoegazers Tanukichan (Hannah Van Loon) and Wisp (Natalie Lu) joined forces to create a genre gem for the new Tanukichan EP Circles, out on September 20 via Carpark Records.

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Damndest - My Heaven

Boston-based post-punk-duo Damndest, comprised of Tim O'Keefe and Michael Taggart, only formed last year and have released three singles, with "My Heaven" being their newest. The melodic track comes with a big dose of wistfulness but doesn't give in to nostalgia. It stays optimistic

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Mothica - Another High [Video]

McKenzie Ellis, aka Mothica, is honest about her story on her social media channels. Her new album Kissing Death summarizes the stories her fans probably already know. However, she also emphasizes a hopeful message: “When my thoughts get dark, I remind myself that we have an infinite amount of time

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Hayden Thorpe - He

Following the previous gorgeous single "They," Hayden Thorpe now released the equally enthralling "He." Both tracks are in his upcoming album Ness, due September 27th via Domino Records. We came across the eclectic British singer/songwriter in 2021 when he utterly charmed us with "Metafeeling,

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Blondshell - What’s Fair

LA singer/songwriter Sabrina Teitelbaum, aka Blondshell, takes on a delicate topic in her new song. “I think that any relationship between a mother and a daughter is inherently complicated,” she says. In “What’s Fair,” she navigates this minefield with honesty and disarming upbeat indie rock. Listen to “What’

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Maxïmo Park - Quiz Show Clue

When you were already listening to music, specifically indie-rock in 2005, you must have had A Certain Trigger by Maxïmo Park on your radar. Well, I hit the 'play' button on my CD player as soon as the album had finished and did the same with their follow-up