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Moniah - Sweet Escape

What is wrong with enjoying yourself? “I’m wanting a sweet escape,” sings London singer/songwriter Moniah when she thinks of dropping the pressure of fulfilling the expectations of others. The fast-paced, upbeat songs let you dream of escaping the grind on Friday afternoon for a few days. Moniah says

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Courteeners - Sweet Surrender (feat. Brooke Combe)

British indie-rockers Courteeners are gearing up to release a new album, and "Sweet Surrender" is the third drop from it. It is a beautifully vibrant song featuring long-time live member Brooke Combe on backing vocals and delights with a comforting, guitar-driven, welcoming vibe. Pink Cactus Café marks Courteener&

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Mae Deline - Hate That I Hate You [Video]

“Hate That I Hate You” perfectly describes the state of mind after a breakup. The LA singer/songwriter Mae Deline does not only want to reconcile with her former lover; she also despises any strong feelings towards that person. And so the song flips unexpectedly from cheerfulness into sadness several

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Maria Kelly - Something Better

It feels like we haven't featured an Irish artist in a while, and with a visit to Dublin a year ago still vividly in my mind, I am excited to feature Dublin-based indie artist Maria Kelly today. She just released the beautifully mellow "Something Better" via

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Ela Minus - BROKEN [Video]

“BROKEN” is arguably the most upbeat pop song that Ela Minus has released so far. Until you listen to the lyrics. “I started writing this thinking I was perfectly fine and finished writing knowing I was not,” she admits, and the song reflects this conflict: shimmering synths and cheerful vocals

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Laura Adeline - Curbside

With its lush production of intricate electronic beats, "Curbside" is a beautiful example of the exciting music currently coming out of Australia. It marks the new single by Perth-born and raised artist Laura Adeline, whose R&B-infused, soulful vocals render the track so mesmerizing. Before I listened

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Jenny Newman - PDA

Today, the LA-based singer Jenny Newman releases her second EP, Love Languages, dedicated to the much-discussed five love languages. The songs alternate between pop and rock and, as a whole, are a delightful, feel-good experience. “PDA” is an engaging track that does not beat around the bush: in the heavy

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Caroline Says - Dust

Singer/songwriter Caroline Says delights with the gorgeous "Dust," the last single from her album The Lucky One, out this Friday via Western Vinyl. Behind the moniker is Alabama-native, Brooklyn-based Caroline Sallee, who explains that a road trip inspired "Dust:"  “I drove to West Texas to

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ROSIN - nest

“I fell in love. For the first time in years it was a love that felt healthy and was reciprocated,” says Berlin-based singer/songwriter ROSIN. With her new song “nest,” you can indulge with her in one of the most beautiful and intense moments in a relationship. ROSIN further explains:

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Dalia - everything’s different

Thanks to its sweet and joyfully upbeat vibe Dalia's new single, "everything’s different," is impossible to ignore and something that beautifully settles in your ear and mind. Of course, we were interested in the story behind the lovely song, and the Spain-born and London-based pop

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Siobhan Sainte - Orchid

Siobhan Sainte is a dark pop singer/songwriter based in New Zealand. “Orchid” – only her fourth song since 2017 – is “a fantasy land where everything’s pretty, sparkly intense.” Airy vocals, ethereal synths, and heavy beats alternate in a mythical sonic journey. Siobhan explains: “I wanted it to be super

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The Weather Station - Neon Signs

Toronto's The Weather Station, fronted by Tamara Lindeman, announces a new album with their beautifully atmospheric new single "Neon Signs." Titled Humanhood, the album is due out January 17 via Fat Possum. From its vibe and feel, "Neon Signs" could also fit on The

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Lloren - Mad Woman

“Dreams are a dangerous thing for a woman like me,” sings UK singer/songwriter Lloren. Her new song, “Mad Woman,” is a slow-burning, cinematic track that calls for a video filmed in the desert. Lana Del Rey is an apparent musical reference point here, but maybe also as somebody who

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Prima Queen - Fool

One of my top favorite song releases of 2024 is little luna's "fool," and so I was naturally interested in checking out Prima Queen's equally titled new single. While little luna calls Los Angeles her home, Kristin McFadden (vocals, guitar) moved from Chicago to

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Sytë - Give Enough

“Give Enough” is a lighthearted story that probably has a happy ending. The new song by NYC duo Sytë of Nita Kaja and Drin Tashi is an upbeat, bouncy production that lights up any playlist. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Give Enough,” on Apple Music, Spotify, or

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Hachiku - Tell Your Friends You Love Them

In June of this year, German-Australian producer Hachiku released the delightful "Time Wasted Worrying," and follows this beautiful success with the even brighter and catchier "Tell Your Friends You Love Them." The song can be seen as a love letter to life and friendship, and it

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Housewife - Life of the Party [Video]

“Life of the Party is the closest I’ll ever get to making the music 13 year old emo me wanted to make,” says Brighid Fry aka Housewife about her new song “Life is a Party.” Everybody is having fun, but you decide you don’t because life is complicated

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IAMJJ - Moonshine

Before I even watched the video, I was already totally in love with "Moonshine," the new single by Danish singer/songwriter IAMJJ. These are vocals I could listen to on repeat, and they are Jakob Stenfatt Jensen's, the artist behind the moniker IAMJJ. It's

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Stranger Cat - Witness

We saw the singer, songwriter, and producer Cat Martino, aka Stranger Cat, live at CMJ 2015, and I remember this show as beautiful and mysterious – in particular because I did not hear much of her in the years after. Fortunately, I subscribed to her newsletter, so I know she will

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Daisy the Great - All The People

Daisy the Great are an important part of New York's exciting indie-rock scene and they just dropped the highly alluring "All The People," the lead single from their upcoming fourth EP. The duo's members Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker met as acting majors at

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FKA twigs - Eusexua

When FKA twigs appeared out of nowhere at the beginning of the last decades, she released two EPs with songs that required the invention of new genres. Her latest release, “Eusexua,” feels again closer to her origins than most of what she released in the last years: more synth-pop and

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Polly - Eyes on the Road

Danish pop singer/songwriter Polly delights with the bright and beautiful "Eyes on the Road." I am pretty sure we all had a moment like the one Polly describes yet not everybody creates a brilliant song or the likes. "Eyes on the Road" sparkles and gives

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Oklou - family and friends

Marylou Mayniel has been making music in Paris under the name Oklou since 2024. Her first solo single since 2020, “family and Friends,” is a beautifully restrained, ethereal synth-pop track that eschews drums or percussion for the most part. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite

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Carla Aakre - watercolour

When I listened to "watercolour," the new song by Finnish singer/songwriter Carla Aakre, I loved it from the spot. With its warm, fuzzy feeling, it reminded me of the beautiful quality of British singer/songwriter Fenne Lilly, whom Oliver and I are huge fans of. Of course,

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Dawn Cadence - holywater

Dawn Cadence, the musical alter-ego of Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Vanessa Richardson, makes dark, experimental pop music in the veins of early FKA twigs (who has found back to her old form with her latest offering). Her latest song, “holywater,” is a tight, restrained piece, building up to a