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PLAYLIST: Song Picks of the Day 16.21

1. Izzy Flynn 2. Saints Patience 3. Linki 4. NAVVI 5. BATTS 6. Zach Alwin 7. Julia Nilsson

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SONG PICK: Julia Nilsson - For You

There was a time when a character in a movie would spontaneously break into song and a montage would show her dancing through the frames. “For You” by Swedish singer/songwriter Julia Nilsson could have been used in such a scene: at the moment when she realizes that she is

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VIDEO: Aerial East - Crazy Now

Musically we live in the age of “everything goes”, so why not do a song in the style of a 1950 Disney movie? New York via Texas singer Aerial East did exactly that with “Crazy Now”, together with a video that feels like a dream sequence in a cartoon, with

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NEW ARTIST: Digit + Stas

Meet Brooklyn’s Nastasia Avrutin, aka Digit + Stas, who seems to command an entire orchestra in her apartment. You will find layers of brass and strings, mixed with electronics and beats and dark vocals, resulting in rich, cinematic songs with an haunting effect. Nastasia has released a batch of songs

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VIDEO: Slovenlie - Disaster

Who is Slovenlie? I’m not sure, but the music and the video is so good. I’m looking forward to what she is doing next – we’ll watch out.

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SONG PICK: Batts - Kiki

“Kiki” is a new track by Australian singer/songwriter Tanya Batt, who records as BATTS, built from a shimmering guitar line and lush electronic textures. I don’t know who Kiki is, but Batts is singing “about the over thinking element that takes over your mind after a break up

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NEW TRACK: Golden Age - Tinted Windows

Listen to a new track “Tinted Windows” by New York band Golden Age. It is a chiming, upbeat track, but Singer Sidney Shar struggles in it to get through to her loved one, who hides behind the titular tinted windows. An EP is planned for July this year.

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LATE NIGHT: Alpines - Completely

Looking forward to the weekend? “Completely” a new track by London duo Alpines has the vibe of a night where anything can happen. “You make it seem so easy / the way you have me completely” sings Catherine Pockson. I hope this feels still so good next Monday.

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NEW EP: Gordi - Clever Disguise

Two things stand immediately out in Gordi’s debut EP: her clear, powerful vocals and her ability to fuse traditional singer/songwriter tools, i.e. the acoustic guitar with futuristic electronic beats and textures. This is a trendy thing to do in 2016 (see Overcoats), but it is just natural

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SONG PICK: Linki - Demonise

As much as I like the wave of forward-looking electronic music, I always appreciate a straightforward rock song when it appears in my stream. “Demonise”, the debut song by singer/songwriter Linki is such a track: it starts with wailing guitars and doesn’t let you go until the last

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NEW TRACK: Grace Joyner - Knees

Since “Knees” popped up in my Soundcloud stream, I’ve been listening to it again and again. It is a new song by singer/songwriter Grace Joyner from South Carolina, who releases her second EP “Maybe Sometimes in C” next Friday.

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VIDEO: Lex - My Way

Watch L.A. singer/songwriter/actress Lex (not to be confused with the band Lex) in fancy clothing walking through the beautiful landscape of Alaska. The song elegantly combines pop melodies with heavy hip hop beats and I’m looking forward to hearing more from her. Lex will play Shaggfest

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NEW EP: Naadia - Хорошо

Naadia is a band from Moscow and “Хорошо” (“Good”) is their new EP with three tracks in Russian language. Their music counters bright melodies with an underlying melancholy and the vocals remind me of Empress Of at times. “Apocalyptic optimism” they call this and I suppose one can be overcome

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Q&A with I Am Snow Angel, anticipating her new EP

I Am Snow Angel is the solo project of New York artist Julie Kathryn. Her brand of electronic music is airy and effortless and her vocals enter your mind like a whisper in a dream. On stage she performs alone and you can see this live at Mercury Lounge Wednesday,

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SONG PICK: Izzy Flynn - Medicine

When this song starts with a lone piano line you would not guess, where it will end: as a piece of sleek, soulful electronic music that got us immediately excited here at glamglare. “Medicine” is a new track by English singer/songwriter Izzy Flynn and our Song Pick of the

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PLAYLIST: Song Picks of the Day 16.20

Desert Planes Wiyaala Otherkin Kyiki’s Amaroun Wildlife LL

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VIDEO: Kllo - Bolide

What is going on here? This video is more like an art installation, so this is up to your interpretation. In any case, this new track by Melbourne duo Kllo is an excellent piece of electronic music. Listen to “Bolide” on Soundcloud:

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PHOTOS: Morly plays an intimate show at Music Hall Of Williamsburg

I was absolutely enchanted by Morly’s performance at the SXSW Hype Hotel and I was excited to see one of her two sold-out shows at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, where she opened for Låpsley, who has turned into something like a superstar. Morly performed sitting behind a keyboard

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SONG PICK: LL. - Let Me In

LL is a London singer/songwriter who is spot on with current trends: her music is soulful, intense and futuristic. “Let Me In”, a track from her debut EP “Cocoon”, is about going back to safety to recover and the music makes you feel that there is something dreadful that

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NEW TRACK: Gold Spectacles - The Vine

“You belong, you belong with me” sings the London-based duo [Gold Spectacles] (http://www.goldspectaclesmusic.com) again and again. Don’t be fooled by the upbeat vibe of the song, there is a good dose of obsession in this love story. “The Vine” is a track on their debut EP

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VIDEO: whenyoung - See How They Run

Whenyoung is a London four-piece and their debut video shows them playing “See How They Run” at a house party. The video is as straight-forward as the song: a rock band playing a rock song with a sing-along power chorus. Delightful! https://youtu.be/TT_gSJuzZwo

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NEW TRACK: Ben Hobbs - Here’s Where the Story Ends

More often than not I find covers don’t add value. An exception is Ben Hobbs’ “Here’s Where the Story Ends”, first released by The Sundays in 1990: he adds some serious gravity to the airy original. It’s the second time I fall for a cover of this

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SONG PICK: Amaroun - Fear

Our Song Pick of the Day is from Amaroun, a new artist from England. Her second single “Fear”, a slow-moving track which keeps suspense by Amaroun’s unique vocals: she could belt it out at any time, but she never does.

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SONG PICK: Kyiki - Here For

Kyiki’s “Here For” came out a few weeks ago, but it still sticks in my mind whenever it appears in my Soundcloud playlist. It has an undeniable Massive Attack vibe with its complex beats and the decomposed synth line, but that is just alright with me. So let’s

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NEW TRACK: Majik - Closer

Listen to London-based duo Majik with their new beautiful track “Closer”, which “explores the gritty side of love”.