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Song Pick of the Day

Charlie Kogen - Not Wastin’ Time

"Not Wastin’ Time" by Charlie Kogen brings the feel-good Yacht Rock groove we didn’t know we needed.

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Cate Le Bon - About Time

With "About Time," Cate Le Bon proves once more that beauty lives in repetition and chaos.

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Ladytron - I Believe in You

Ladytron return with “I Believe in You,” a hypnotic electro-pop gem from a band that’s been shaping the sound since the late ’90s.

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Eleni Drake - Half Alive

Eleni Drake’s "Half Alive" is a tender, haunting glimpse into her upcoming album "Chuck" — a song that lingers long after it ends.

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The Golden Age of Music Discovery

Happy September! We greet fall with joy and anticipation, but there are also things we need to say goodbye to. For example, the various boat rides at the Seaport close for the winter. We already missed getting tickets for the last weekend trip of the W.O. Decker, and there

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Eli & Fur - Make Believe

Eli & Fur’s new single “Make Believe” is a dancefloor gem — celestial, emotional, and impossible to resist.

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Spoon - Guess I’m Fallin in Love

Spoon are back with not one but two new songs, and “Guess I’m Fallin’ in Love” is simply irresistible — even more so than its companion release, “Chateau Blues.” The Austin indie rockers bring their signature energy and sharp hooks right back to the front, and if you can, catch

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Jean - Spring Breakers

Jean drops her new single "Spring Breakers," a shimmering indie anthem with a beautiful sing-along vibe. It’s the kind of track that feels like you’ve known it forever, yet it surprises you with little twists along the way. Bratty and dreamy at once, it captures that

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Endings and Beginnings

Like every year, we greet the end of summer with a mix of sadness and excited anticipation for fall—a season that feels especially alive in NYC. The days may grow shorter, the shadows longer, and the air cooler, but fall always brings a sense of renewal. While Elke and

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Gran Fenwick - Armour Hill

Toronto-based artist Ian Strung makes music as Gran Fenwick and just released the beautifully shoegazy “Armour Hill.” The track comes with a video full of utterly charming DIY spirit, starring guest vocalist Jen Simpson, with cinematography by Fred Yurichuk. Listen and watch “Armour Hill,” our Song Pick of the Day:

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Helang - Don’t Depend

Chinese-American house and techno artist Helang just dropped the irresistible "Don’t Depend," a track powered by a relentless bassline, hypnotic percussion, and her striking vocals on top. At the same time, she keeps pushing her Dauntless Records vision forward—most recently with a sold-out all-female showcase at

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NAYAH - catch my love

Danish artist NAYAH serves up pure joy with her new single “catch my love”—an irresistible slice of sparkling synth pop and a preview of her upcoming debut album. The track brims with feel-good energy, playful beats, and the kind of hook you’ll want to keep on repeat. NAYAH

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Dafna - BADBADNEWS

The new single by Dafna is pure fun — impossible not to love and just as impossible not to feature! “BADBADNEWS” struts in with country swagger, a cool guitar line, and vocals you’ll instantly fall for. The lyrics are badass, the vibe is fab, and Dafna makes it all feel

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There Are Choices

Many artists are angry about how a 148-billion-dollar company can pay so little to those who created that value. The reason lies in the business model, but it certainly looks like the money is flowing into the wrong hands. When Spotify CEO Daniel Ek then uses his wealth to invest

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Small Shake - Veruca

Small Shake is the musical project of Seattle-born, L.A.-based artist Aarin Wright. Her new single “Veruca” brims with playful sonic textures — even the kling of a typewriter makes its way in (which, to me, first sounded like a microwave). But beneath the quirky details lies something deeper: the

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The Wild Things - I Can’t Wait

When I first listened to "I Can’t Wait," I was instantly reminded of some of Kim Wilde’s biggest hits — only this time in a rockier, modern mold. The new single by London-based quartet The Wild Things is catchy from the very first note, perfect for hot

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Sarina - If you need me to be the villain (Then maybe I am)

The new song by Sarina, "If you need me to be the villain (Then maybe I am)," is as catchy and compelling as it gets. Produced by Kevin Thrasher (Panic! At The Disco, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne), the track brims with confidence and tenacity, delivering a fierce, unapologetic vindication.

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We Are Sailing

In 2024, we took a complete week off to enjoy the summer in Downtown Manhattan. However, this year, we unfortunately had no vacation days to spare. Nevertheless, we did something like a semi-vacation: we both worked from home and packed the week with special events. One of them was sailing

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Dear Boy - After All (feat. Rocket)

California shoegazers Dear Boy team up with fellow Cali band Rocket to create the stunning “After All,” a track as mesmerizing as it is anthemic. Think ’90s Britpop swagger meets the raw energy of modern rock — nostalgic yet firmly in the now. For lead vocalist Ben Grey, it’s also

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Symbol Soup - Windbreaker

London-based singer/songwriter Symbol Soup, the project of Michael Rea, is back with his evocative new single "Windbreaker," out now on Sad Club Records. With a warm, lo-fi glow, the track wraps intimate introspection in gentle layers, reflecting on the quiet strength of long-term love — and the soft

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Austin Millz - Right Now ft. Caroline Byrne

DJ, producer, and songwriter Austin Millz teams up with Caroline Byrne, whose electrifying vocals light up this super-catchy track. With stomping beats, a hypnotic flow, and lush production, it’s dance-floor sound at its finest — an instant dance music classic. Austin Millz grew up in Harlem, a neighborhood that shaped

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Silyla- it’s summer (& I hate you)

London-based Silyla delights with her new single “it’s summer (& I hate you),” a fluffy, pretty pop song that’s perfect for the season—minus the hate, of course! The track is lighthearted and breezy, but what really sticks with me is the ending, shimmering with promise and possibility.

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Enjoy the View

The first time I remember being in New York City was in spring 1985. I had many memorable first impressions of the city, but one experience that stayed with me was Battery Park. There, the city suddenly opens up to the sea, offering a sweeping view of Brooklyn, Governors Island,

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Emily Yacina - Talk Me Down

There’s a playful joy running through Emily Yacina’s new single “Talk Me Down” that’s simply irresistible. The track moves along with gentle momentum until it suddenly slows to a near halt, shape-shifting into something else entirely, just for a moment. Before that thought even settles, the song

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Nick Faye - Wait Around

At first, "Wait Around" by Nick Faye seems like it’s headed into sweet folk territory with its gentle guitar strumming—but then, surprise! Hard-hitting drums and gritty, electrified rock guitars (think Foo Fighters) take the song in a bold new direction. It’s an exhilarating twist that