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SONG PICK: Hannah Robinson - The Well

“The Well” puts together thoughtful poetry and epic, melodic rock music. For that English singer/songwriter Hannah Robinson has put together an impressive group of accomplished musicians that help to create a timeless sonic experience. The inspiration for the lyrics came from the book “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” by Haruki

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SONG PICK: Jonny Wildey - Your Dreams

What is it with cowbells? What’s their appeal? The unique percussion instrument lends a touch of urgency but also carefreeness to any song. The new single “Your Dreams” by London-based artist Jonny Wildey puts the cowbell to best use: supporting a warm, funky and soulful production evoking famous sounds

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SONG PICK: BNNY - August

“August” radiates the merciless heat of a summer day, which makes you go with the flow and postpone good intentions on another day. It is the latest single from the new album “Everything” by Chicago’s five-piece BNNY. The band’s singer and songwriter Jessica Viscius explains: “‘August’ is about

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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Beautiful Fear - Love Me You

After releasing two brilliant albums, One in 2016 and The Waltz of the Moonshine Blind in 2020, The Beautiful Fear invites us today to “Love Me You,” which we are excited to premiere. Behind the moniker is the British songwriter, singer, guitarist, and producer Matthew Bannister, who divides his time

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SONG PICK: Ashibah - Me Eyes Only

We are still smack dab in summer in the northern hemisphere, and if you cannot go out to party, a good playlist can bring the action right into your living room. After Monday’s banger by Julia Bhatt, here is another candidate: “Me Eyes Only” by Denmark-based singer, songwriter, and

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SONG PICK: Neal Francis - Can't Stop The Rain (Video)

Chicago singer, songwriter, and pianist Neal Francis just released the instantly irresistible “Can’t Stop The Rain.” It marks the second single from his upcoming album In Plain Sight, out on Ato Records come November 5th. With its 70s tinged piano and full-blown groovy vibe and the guitar chops of

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SONG PICK: Julia Bhatt - Hair Salon Vibes

Miami-based musician Julia Bhatt feels her new song reminds her of a hair salon, while I have the hip Brooklyn Thai restaurant SEA in mind. For you, the music may raise entirely different associations. In any case, “Hair Salon Vibes” is a feel-good disco song that is perfect to spice

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SONG PICK: Dash Hutton - Not Ready to Come Down

West Coast singer/songwriter and performer Dash Hutton wrote a beautiful mantra with “Not Ready to Come Down.” The single will be part of his upcoming EP Canyon Hut Sessions, a collection of songs Hutton wrote during the early months of the pandemic. During that time, he was holed up

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SONG PICK: Blonde Maze - Being Pulled

Blonde Maze is back with a new single from her yet-unnamed debut album. “Being Pulled” is a dreamy reflection about the difficulty of letting go, even if you know it is for the better. The song ebbs and flows like the emotional intensity of old memories, and one can feel

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SONG PICK: Hayden Thorpe - Parallel Kingdom (Video)

“Parallel Kingdom,” the new single by Hayden Thorpe is almost too beautiful to be true. The track starts out with dark undertones yet when Thorpe’s gorgeous vocals set in, the sun seems to break through the clouds, painting everything in golden light. After the fantastic “The Universe Is Always

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SONG PICK: Starrgazy - Octopus

“Octopus” lays out layers of synths, guitars, and ethereal vocals like a lagoon of crystal clear water, inviting you to immerse yourself. The song is the latest release of Starrgazy, the Cornwall-based duo of Lucy Hill and Benjamin Wesley Morgan. Lucy explains the underwater theme of the song: “Having recently

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SONG PICK: The Shivas - Undone

After the gloriously groovy “If I Could Choose” Portland psych-surf quartet The Shivas release “Undone,” another mesmerizing taste of their sixth studio album Feels So Good // Feels So Bad to drop on September 24th, on Tender Loving Empire. Drummer and singer Kristin Leonard says about the record’s theme: I

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SONG PICK: Briana Piedra - Daydream

Briana Piedra is a singer/songwriter from L.A., who has just released a five-track EP “Daydream” about the state between sleep and awakeness. A minimalistic production and ethereal vocals create the right atmosphere for your own daydream, but even fully awake, you will appreciate Briana’s music as well-crafted

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SONG PICK: Absolutely Free - Interface (Video)

Psychedelic Toronto trio Absolutely Free go a rockier route than usual with the catchy “Interface.” Eventually though, the beautiful track explodes in synths bliss like exuberant bubbles in a sparkling summer rosé. Asked about the inspiration for “Interface,” singer/multi-instrumentalist Matt King says: “Written as a pseudo-love song that interludes

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SONG PICK: girlhouse - happy now

“happy now” is a song about the elusive pursuit of happiness. Singer/songwriter Lauren Luiz aka girlhouse probably knows a thing or two about this as her music and acting career has led her in many directions and to many places. Lauren recalls how the honest indie rock changed its

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SONG PICK: sir Was - I Wanna Feel Like That (Video)

What does a song with a title like “I Wanna Feel Like That” sound like? It should be likable, no? The new super chill single by Gothenburg’s sir Was starts on a high, blissful note and keeps the positive momentum going until the very end. We also dig the

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SONG PICK: Shelly Bhushan - Heat

“Heat” is energy and there is plenty of that in the new song by NYC singer/songwriter Shelly Bhushan. With all the elements of classic soul and R&B, the song features a fresh and surprising production. But nothing distracts from Shelly’s powerhouse vocals that can send shivers

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SONG PICK: School of X - Race for Caress

After his much-acclaimed debut Album Armlock, Danish indie-pop maverick School of X is gearing up to release Dancing Through The Void (September 24th) via Tambourhinoceros. Joining the already released tracks “Feel of It,” and “Away” is now “Race for Caress,” supporting the notion that this will be a stunning album.

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SONG PICK: Katherine Aly - Glow & Ignite

“Glow & Ignite” is upbeat pop infused with a good dose of electronic grit. It also features 60s-style background singers. Scottland-via-Greece singer/songwriter Katherine Aly puts this all together into an exuberant melange of a pop song that keeps you engaged from the first bar until the fade-out. Yes, there

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SONG PICK: The Wilderness of Manitoba - The Alchemist (Video)

Canadian indie-folk rockers The Wilderness of Manitoba  delight once again with their new single and video “The Alchemist.” From the start, we are enveloped in a cozy blanket of harmonies and beauty. Halfway through, the feelings of bliss intensify and threaten to change for a few seconds yet in the

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SONG PICK: Michy Tree - The Wire

“It’s time to stop listening to social media, and do what makes you happy,” says U.K. musician Michy Tree and she has an infectious indie-rock banger to back it up. Michy currently studies music in London and has released three singles so far. Listen to “The Wire,” our

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SONG PICK: M Field - Fiona (Video)

Matthew Field, aka M Field, moved from his home in Capetown, South Africa, to London, the U.K, in a change of scenery. In the process, he also gears up for the release of his self-titled EP, due September 2nd. From the EP, we already came to love “Gargoyle,” “Leafy

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SONG PICK: TEOA - Push Back

“Push Back,” the new song of East Coast folk-rock trio TEOA works on two levels: it tells the story of being accidentally connected to a global tragedy and yet helpless to do anything against it. But the track also shows that something can be done, for example, using music to

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SONG PREMIERE: Grant Swift - I Just Can’t Honestly

Songwriter, singer and producer Grant Swift is gearing up for the release of his new album First Elephant, out on August 6th. We are excited to premiere “I Just Can’t Honestly” from this splendid new record. As the album’s opener, “I Just Can’t Honestly,” sets the mood

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SONG PICK: Taryn - Brand New

Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Taryn does not use many words to bring over her message: it is never too late to start over “Brand New”. The song has bright and upbeat vibes, and maybe you want to listen in the morning to make the new day a little better than the