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Companion - Snowbank

Companion is the duo of twin sisters Jo and Sophia Babb who live in Fort Collins, Colorado. As you may expect, they pair gentle guitars with beautiful harmonies, but there is always a little more in their songs that enhances their emotional weight. Take “Snowbank,” a song about the special

Rosie Carney - dad

London-based singer/songwriter Rosie Carney takes a turn to heavier rock sounds with her new single “dad” from her upcoming album “i wanna feel happy‘. The song describes the vague state of mind that something is not right. Rosie does not hint at the source of her thoughts, but something

Paula Jivén - Breaking Up With a Friend

The older you get, the more friendships tend to fade away rather than being broken up. But with 18, Swedish singer/songwriter Paula Jivén is at a point in her life where things including childhood friendships change rapidly. There is no melancholia in “Breaking Up With a Friend,” though. The

Warpaint - Stevie

The new Warpaint single Stevie” is an all-out love song. Singer/guitarist Emily Kokal had had it in her mind for many years before it took on shape. Lighter and more playful than much of the band’s other work, the track makes us even more curious about the upcoming

Zola Jesus - Lost

Zola Jesus is back with her fifth full-length album “Arkhon” (if you count “Stridulum” with was originally released as EPs). We have to wait until May 20 to hear the whole thing, but judging from the single “Lost,” she does not deviate much from her big dramatic sounds, even though

Kadhja Bonet - Dear Gina

“Dear Gina” by L.A. musician Kadhja Bonet is a swirling, sunny pop song that invites you to relax and dream. What is it about? To find out, Kadhja invites you to give a listen to her 2018 album “Childqueen,” which we hightly recommend. “‘Dear Gina’ is a companion piece

talker's world of videos

Creating music videos is a tricky endeavor. On the one hand, you need them because so much music is consumed via YouTube. On the other hand, they can become expensive, and it is not easy to come up with an idea that is neither boring nor too distracting and on

Wolfschmidt - Difficult Mind

Wolfschmidt is the duo of singer Elin Edgren and drummer Hampus Sjöstedt. Together they do music at the crossroads of indie rock and electronic, reminiscent of fellow Swedes Pale Honey. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Difficult Mind” below on YouTube or Spotify:

O-SHiN - Visitor

Singer and Producer Stephanie Martens aka O-SHiN is based in Berlin, Germany, but has lived in other places around the world. That may explain that her new song “Visitor” has less of a Berlin vibe but intrigues with a more cosmopolitan style. The airy track does not reveal at first

Adia Victoria - Ain't Killed Me Yet

Southern musician Adia Victoria gives us a ray of hope at a time when we need it. “Ain’t Killed Me Yet” – that for sure is true, so bring it on. The song stays true to its blues roots, but certainly does not look only to the past – after all

Georgia Harmer - Talamanca

There is a lot of quiet joy in this song: blissful moments, gorgeous locations, close friends, and sunrises. Toronto-based singer/songwriter Georgia Harmer recounts these special memories in her new track “Talamanca,” the opener of her debut album “Stay In Touch” (April 22). She explains the chain of associations behind

Jo Beth Young - Adversity [Video]

When you listen to “Adversity,” the cinematic new song by U.K. musician Jo Beth Young it is hard not to imagine vast landscapes, ancient rituals, and eternal powers. Jo performs and produces much of the music herself, and we are looking forward to immersing more into her world on

Tiiva - To Get Better

“It’s all we need to get better” London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tiiva reminds us that it is small things and human connection we need to experience happiness. Their sprawling synth pop anthem “To Get Better” accordingly does not try to thrill you, but rather radiates comfort and small

glamglare loves SXSW 2022

glamglare loves SXSW 2022

glamglare has been attending SXSW in Austin, TX since 2014, minus the last two years, of course. One could even say our blog was founded at SXSW or shortly thereafter under the influence of the enormous energy level one can ingest during the festival. In 2018 and 2019, we ran

ANIQO - Vivre Libre

“Vivre Libre” refers to the moment when things fall into place, and you can see the end of a struggle. Everyone one of us can probably come up with multiple events where such a breakthrough cannot come soon enough but for Berlin-based musician Anita Goß aka ANIQO this also refers

BERRIES - Wall of Noise

BERRIES are Holly (guitar/vocals), Lauren (bass) and Lucie (drums) from London. Their new song “Wall of Noise” is classic, fuzzy guitar rock, which works well against any thought distortion in your head. The band explains: “Lyrically the song gives a nod to how self-doubt and how solitude can heighten

Panteon - Archipelago

Yvonne Ambree aka Panteon invites you to escape your world and be at a place where life follows different rules. “Archipelago” recounts a blissful holiday and reminds us that while everything comes eventually to an end, you always have beautiful memories to go back to. Yvonne says: “Archipelago was written

Cassidy Mann - Since I Met You

“Since I met You” describes a moment in an epic cinematic way. Canadian singer/songwriter Cassidy Mann hones in on that moment when nothing else than honesty works anymore with somebody she has fallen in love with. But the way the song builds, you also feel the entire range of

Many Voices Speak

Many Voices Speak - Within Reach

In “Within Reach,” Swedish musician Matilda Mård aka Many Voices Speak takes you on a beautiful 6:11 minutes long reflective journey that you may want to do again and again. The song is the latest single from her upcoming album “Gestures,” out on April 29 via Strangers Candy. Matilda

Laveda - bb

Almost exactly two years ago the Albany, NY-based indie rock duo Laveda embarked on a tour leading to SXSW, including a glamglare showcase. Then you-know-what happened, and we were all stopped in our tracks. It is a manifest of resilience that Laveda is back to do it again, including showcases

Vicky Farewell - Kakashi (All of the Time)

Binge-watching TV has probably been one of the most popular pastimes in the last two years. In her new song, singer/songwriter and producer Vicky Nguyen, aka Vicky Farewell captures the state of mind one can get into after immersing in a different world for an extended time – in her

Q&A with Anastave

Originally based in NYC, the singer, songwriter, and producer Anastave moved to Berlin to find new inspiration to follow up her 2016 excellent debut album “From the Other Side of the Fire.” Life is rarely straightforward, so a few years went by until she was ready to release new music.

Grace Ives - Loose

The state of mind that “Loose” feels probably familiar to many even if it manifests itself differently than described here. What is new is the joy and energy that the electric production adds to the matter. Whatever Brooklyn singer, songwriter, and producer Grace Ives is going through, she certainly is

Grae - Forget You

We have been a fan of the smart pop music of Toronto-based artist Grae since her debut “New Girl” almost three years ago. Her latest song, “Forget You,” also deals with a breakup and that they are never easy to cope with. Even if it is so clear that you

Anastave - Cover the Dust

2022 seems to be a new start in many ways and so it seems fitting that we see the first new song from Berlin-via-NYC artist Anastave. We remember her well for the brilliant 2016 album “From the Other Side of the Fire,” which takes cues from 90s-style trip hop. With