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SONG PICK: Giudi - Sleeping Boy (Video)

Giudi is a musician originally from Prague and signed to London-based label Minimal Surface. He new song “Sleeping Boy” comes as a classic shimmering yet melancholic synth pop piece about escaping from the shackles of society. The riveting video shows a young man following this path, but it remains unclear

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SONG PICK: Sharon Van Etten - Beaten Down (Video)

Here is Sharon Van Etten again with a new gripping song. In “Beaten Down” the heavy and dark music contrasts with Sharon’s bright vocals and against what the title suggests she delivers a positive message with this track: “Beaten Down” is about love, patience and empathy. It’s about

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SONG PICK: GIRL SKIN - Forever & Always (Video)

Releasing a song called “Forever & Always” on the most love-exploiting day of the year might seem like a bad idea at first glance. Why throwing yet another romantic tune into the endless sea of love songs? But what if the love song in question is exceptionally heartfelt, and defies

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SONG PICK: Sandmoon - Angels (Video)

The year is just six weeks old and we already have our second Song Pick of the Day from Lebanon after Japan, Man. “Angel” is a beautifully haunting track about love by Sandmoon, a band around singer Sandra Arslanian. In her own words: “Angels” is about absoluteness. It’s listening

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SONG PICK: Half Waif - Ordinary Talk (Video)

“Ordinary Talk” is about coming to terms with life with all its twists and turns and accepting the fact that it is actually a common, ordinary experience. Who could wrap this sentiment into a song better than Nandi Rose aka Half Wife who is so good in crafting gripping and

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Navina, Planet 1999, SHEL

Navina “Being content is merely just piecing together the good things that each day brings,” says singer/songwriter Navina and her upbeat video gives you some ideas how such a day could look like. Watch the video now: Planet 1999 “Party” is the latest single from Planet 1999, a London-based

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SONG PICK: Deeper - This Heat (Video)

Too many music videos these days show happily dancing people or colorful abstracts. How refreshing, if a band does something completely different, like… going on a hunt for rare flora and fauna but – watch for yourself! The video in question is the intriguing visualization of the instantly appealing “This Heat”

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SONG PICK: Mïrändä - Stay (Video)

“Stay”, the new single by NYC-based singer/songwriter and producer Mïrändä, takes the listener by storm. Starting out as a pleasing pop ballad, the track shows its true colors, when a good 30 seconds in, it explodes in an exquisite melange of sounds and emotions. Mïrändä is a convincingly powerful

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Colony House / Draag / Mamalarky

Colony House What a beautiful and clever band video! Filmed in only one take, “Where I’m From” showcases the members fo Colony House in a stunning landscape, directed by Jon Steingard and Colony House’s Caleb Chapman. The track is from their just released third studio album “Leave What’

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SONG PICK: The Districts - Cheap Regrets (Video)

Announcing their fourth full length album, The Districts offer the beautifully brooding and absolutely appealing “Cheap Regrets”, together with a truly cool video. The wistful song comes with an urgency and the accompanying video underscores the nostalgic yet upbeat vibe. “Cheap Regrets” sounds rather early 70s electronics in the beginning

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SONG PICK: Rachel Beck - Warrior

Women as warriors for a better world – Canadian singer/songwriter Rachel Beck names a few as her inspiration: Amelia Earhart, Greta Thunberg, Rosa Parks and Malala. Aside from the title, “Warrior” is a not belligerent song – the music is rather warm, humble and makes you feel the force of good

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SONG PICK: Renay - Inspire Me (Video)

The muse is a double-edge sword for the artist as L.A.-based singer, songwriter and producer Renay reveals about her new song “Inspire Me”: “This song is about how the muse inspires, paradoxically propelling you to create (birth), yet through the intense obsession it devours you (death). An intensely

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SONG PICK: Ani Glass - Mirores (Video)

Cornish musician Ani Glass kicks off the year with a new song “Mirores” about “the alignment of ideas, motivation and energy and that rare but illuminating experience of feeling inspired.” Like her older sister Gwenno, she sings in the native language of Cornwall, but the bright, upbeat synth pop track

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SONG PICK: The Know - Hold Me Like You Know Me (Video)

Being there and not there. The video for “Hold Me Like You Know Me” shows dancer Lexee Smith expressing herself at a party full of people. But nobody notices her, because everybody is lives their own worlds. Jennifer, singer in the L.A. dream pop duo The Know explains the

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SONG PICK: Marva Von Theo - Embrace this Madness (Video)

“Embrace This Madness” is a call to enjoy dreams and fantasies as long as they last, because soon enough reality hits again. Like on this first weekend of the year, when the glitter of the holidays gives way to a long winter season. But music will be always there to

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: ANIQO / Bambara / The Eiffels

ANIQO German singer/songwriter ANIQO filmed a heartwarming video for her new song “LoveLive”.  Watch her roam the streets of Berlin looking out for a bit of love, directed by Anita Goß & Peter Hönnemann. Watch the video now: Bambara Beautifully moody, dark and mysterious the new video by Bambara,

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Calista Kazuko / Chrysta Bell / Skeleton Woman

Calista Kazuko – Benzo Belle Accompanying her new album “Empress”, Calista Kazuko released a quirky, enigmatic and highly captivating music video for “Benzo Bell”. Beyond the surreal images lies a darker topic and a strong message. Watch the video now: Chrysta Bell – Fells Like Love Chrysta Bell is often associated with

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SONG PICK: Braids - Eclipse (Ashley) (Video)

While music fans everywhere are busy with compiling lists of their favorite songs and albums of 2019 or the entire decade, you might want to consider “Eclipse (Ashley)” by Montreal-based indie art rock band Braids as well because their new single is irresistibly gorgeous! The track has a coaxing flow

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SONG PICK: talker - Learning the Feeling (Video)

No more being nice and quiet, says Celeste Taucher aka talker in her brand new single “Learning the Feeling”. No matter what makes you currently want to be kicking and screaming, the cathartic chorus may be just what you need to channel your feelings. And while you are on it,

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SONG PICK: Lux Lyall - Gun Metal Horses (Video)

“Gun Metal Horses” is a slow-burning, reflective song full of nostalgia by London-based artist Lux Lyall. The track unfolds like a dream with acoustic strings over a steady beat and unlikely electronics. Lux Lyall describes the mood perfectly as “longing for the past, fearing for the future and reflecting on

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Ásgeir / Belau / Smoke Fairies / Tourists / Tusks

Ásgeir – Youth Icelandic artist Ásgeir took advantage of his home country’s mesmerizing scenery and spent a winter writing, sometimes with his poet father Einar Georg Einarsson, and with English translation help from American songwriter John Grant. Watch the video now: Belau – Essence (live) Hungarian producer duo Belau showcase their

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Summer Dennis & Rhymes / SHEAFS / Marcus King / Ralph

Summer Dennis & Rhymes – Circles Washington DC-based, soul/funk project, Summer Dennis & Rhymes bring a sexy, beachy feeling right into your home with “Circles”. Stay until the end where a lush guitar outro solo awaits. Watch the video now: SHEAFS – Care Less British rock quintet SHEAFS teamed up with

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SONG PICK: Emily Jane White - Washed Away (Video)

The Californian singer/songwriter Emily Jane White is about to release her sixth album “Immanent Fire” about the destruction of the environment. There is no reason to be cheerful about this, but the single “Washed Away” has still something uplifting to it, like the appreciation of beauty on a walk

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SONG PICK: MALKA - Taking It Back

“I’m Taking It Back.” Scottish singer/songwriter Tamara Schlesinger aka Malka stays on top of fear and anxiety. Her latest song flows like thoughts crossing one’s mind. But before the mood becomes too dark, the chorus cuts in like a sunburst that brings you back to the light.

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VIDEO FRIDAY: Fifi Rong - Love Is a Lonely Thing Part 1

“Love Is a Lonely Thing,” but not so much in the new video by London-based singer, songwriter and producer Fifi Rong. There she enjoys a good time out in nature with a somewhat mysterious companion. But then, maybe everything was just a dream? The story is to be continued. Watch