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SONG PICK: Xelli Island - 2 20 20

The title “2 20 20” may give you the shivers, but the new song by L.A. via Detroit singer/songwriter Xelli Island is not about what you might think. To the opposite, it is about the hustle and bustle of modern life and how it works all out in

SONG PICK: Juanita Stein - Snapshot (Video)

“Snapshot” is a hauntingly beautiful song about keeping the memory of a lost loved one alive through the little things that remain left behind. Brighton-based, Australian singer/songwriter Juanita Stein has created this reflective masterpiece for her late father, who was an inspiration to her in many ways. She

SONG PICK: Ruti - Closer To You

The English singer/songwriter Ruti has a real treat for your Sunday afternoon: a super-chill, elegant song about the first signs of attraction to another person. “How would it feel to get a little closer to you?” Ruti sings and maybe you too have somebody in mind who you

SONG PICK: Kate Bollinger - Feel Like Doing Nothing (Video)

Do you “Feel Like Doing Nothing” during this upcoming summer weekend? Kate Bollinger from Charlotteville, VA has the perfect song for you: the music plays along like the glitter of the sun on a swimming pool and leads you instantly into a relaxed state of mind. And this is exactly

SONG PICK: Circe - Ten Girls

London-based musician Circe does dark, chills-inducing pop music and looks to correlate fictional literary work with the times we are living in. For her new single “Ten Girls” she found inspiration in a particularly dark and unsettling story. Circe explains: Ten Girls was inspired by Margaret Atwood’s

SONG PICK: emzae - THRIVE

“This is what it feels like to be free.” In her latest song “THRIVE” Singer, songwriter and producer Emma Shaw aka emzae encourages you to shake free from the expectations of others and go your own way. That doesn’t mean not to party, though: the upbeat, super-catchy 80s

SONG PICK: Ela Minus - megapunk (Video)

Born in Colombia and based in Brooklyn, Ela Minus is a synthesizer maven who does dark, electronic pop music without the help of computers. Her new song “megapunk” is a protest anthem which fits perfectly to the here and now. “you don’t want to understand / you’re choosing to

SONG PICK: Dream Wife - After The Rain (Video)

SONG PICK: Dream Wife - After The Rain (Video)

At glamglare, we have been fans of the music and live performances of British/Icelandic band Dream Wife ever since we saw them live during Iceland Airwaves 2016. They just released their excellent second full-length album (listen here) and while most tracks explode with energy, the closing track “After

SONG PICK: Mïrändä - Holiday

We probably all need a holiday from solving problems, bad news and general stress. In her latest song “Holiday” Mïrändä proposes taking some time off to fix a relationship, but in the end she leaves us doubtful if this is going to work. “Maybe we don’t need to talk

SONG PICK: Young Saab - but i love you (ft. Chloe Lilac) (Video)

Young Saab is a brand new project, a Brooklyn super group, if you will, founded by Jon Sandler of Good Fine Ok and Eric Zeiler of Me Not You. Add their neighbor Chloe Lilac and you have all the ingredients for smart, engaging indie pop. The debut single “but I

Albums of the Week

New Albums This Week: Glassio, Liza Anne, Jess Cornelius, Patricia Lalor, Mai Kino

Glassio – For The Very Last Time Liza Anne – Bad Vacation Jess Cornelius – Distance Patricia Lalor – Do It Again EP Mai Kino – Dopamine EP

SONG PICK: Ess See - Overdrive (Video)

There is this one moment when continuous romantic disappointment turns into new hope in its brightest colors. No matter on which side of this event you may be, the new song by Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sarah Cobb aka Ess See is the perfect anthem to lift you up. She

Q&A with Notelle

Notelle is a musician and songwriter, deeply involved in the sprawling pop music scene in Nashville, TN. In 2018, she started releasing a series of singles under her own name, crafting her signature sound which is darker and heavier than most contemporary pop music. We wanted to know more about

SONG PICK: Marva Von Theo - Forever

The new song “Forever” by Marva Von Theo, the Athens, Greece based duo of Marva Voulgari and Theo Foinidis takes on big thoughts about life and eternity, but wraps them into an accessible synth pop gem that will stick in your head. Reminiscent of synthesizer pioneers like Jean-Michel Jarre

SONG PICK: Jareth - Amber (ft. Gent Mason)

Amber can preserve a moment in for eternity, an idea that strikes close in the current situation, where time seems to be in a weird loop. This is the metaphor the new song by London-based singer/songwriter Jareth evolves around: “being in love feeling like you’re trapped in

Karis Lee - Double

Treat yourself with Karis Lee‘s playful new track “Double” – the follow up to the excellent “2pm”. All proceeds go to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. “Fasten your seat belts, you’re in for a ride!” Connect with Karis Lee on Instagram.

SONG PICK: Lennixx - Empty Room

Hanna Larsson and Andrea Kallström aka Lennixx from Sweden are back with a new track “Empty Room,” the “b-side” of “Bold Me,” released a few weeks ago. The song beautifully showcases their light-as-a-feather, sparse production style that puts their vocal harmonies front and center and lets

SONG PICK: Byland - Mine

This probably sounds familiar: too much is going on, everybody wants something from you and you scramble to get it all right. New Mexico-based singer/songwriter Alie Renee Byland, who records under her last name Byland turned that state of mind into a song like a wave that slowly

SONG PICK: Andria Rose - Tomorrow (ft. Quelle Rox)

“Tomorrow” is a song reflecting the feeling that many of us have in isolation. Relaxed beats, warped melodies and haunted vocals convert the mix of emotions that seem to be a constant companion these days: sadness, uncertainty, but also hope and relief. It is a perfect piece of modern pop

SONG PICK: Jess Cornelius - Body Memory (Video)

“I was my own woman once and I was sure I was enough” – then life happens and things start looking very different. In In “Body Memory” L.A. via Melbourne singer/songwriter Jess Cornelius gives a very personal insight into how certain events can shape you forever, but also how

Albums of the Week

New Album Releases

DMAs – Glow NZCA LINES – Pure Luxury Moscow Apartment – Better Daughter (EP) Drinker – They Don’t Want To Know (EP) Juliet July – Palm Trees in the Mist (EP) James Humphrys – Memory Palace (EP)

SONG PICK: Juliet July - Gone

“Palm Trees in the Mist” evoke immediately strong images in your mind. This is the title of the six-track debut EP of Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Juliet July, which creates a similar intriguing sonic picture. With restrained, chill future pop sounds and soulful vocals Julie takes you on a

SONG PICK: Christinna O - Hot Head

The Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter Christinna O is as much a poet as a musician and with her songs she offers a glimpse into her personnel experiences. Her latest single “Hot Head” is a especially gripping example for this: the chilled production and the intensity of her vocal delivery makes

SONG PICK: Flossy Jones - Poolside

SONG PICK: Flossy Jones - Poolside

“Let me take you down to my favourite place by the poolside” – most of us would take this invitation and enjoy a summer day the way it is supposed to be. In her latest song “Poolside” Brighton singer Flossy Jones describes a summer dream, where things are perfect and seem

SONG PICK: Jeannel - ICMIB

Jeannel is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Berlin and London, who has her very own perspective on music and life. “ICMB” is a beautiful example of that: the song takes cues from classic R&B, but its multilayered production expands in multiple directions, and you may want