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NEW MUSIC: Giovanna - Surrender With Strength (Video)

UK singer/songwriter Giovanna struggles with forces that pull her down, but she receives help in the video for “Surrender With Strength”. Watch “Surrender With Strength” on YouTube: Listen on Spotify:

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SONG PICK: Blushes - Honey

There are songs that evoke the excitement of a live show even in their recorded version. In “Honey” it may be the interplay between male and female vocals or eager, energetic instrumentation of guitars and synth bass that has that effect. Blushes is a four piece from England, so it

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NEW MUSIC: Lena Rich - Something In Between

Being just friends is not what singer/songwriter Lena Rich wants in her new song, a candid, unpretentious view of a relationship. But as her hopes for more get crushed again and again, she realizes that there is no way back and she is stuck in “Something In Between”. Lena

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SONG PICK: Me Not You - Everafter

Our Song Pick of the Day is the new song by New York duo Me Not You off their next EP “Reckoning 2”, scheduled for a February 23 release. Listen to “Everafter”, a slow-burning, melancholic track at the crossroads of electronic and rock music that will engulf you until

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SONG PICK: Emme Woods - I've Been Running

The holidays are over and that means that SXSW is approaching fast. With it comes the opportunity to discover new and exciting music, like Emme Woods, a singer/songwriter from Scotland. Her latest track “I’ve Been Running” is an earthy blues/rock/ska genre mix about keeping up with

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NEW MUSIC: Mesadorm - Tell Me

Mesadorm is a musical collective around main singer and songwriter Blythe Pepino. There first single “Tell Me” is an eclectic piece reminiscent of Björk’s earlier work. Blythe is joined by Aaron Zahl (guitars/production), Daisy Palmer (drums), David Johnston (bass) and Jo Silverston (cello). Listen to “Tell Me” on

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SONG PICK: Lume - Tip of Your Thumb

Taking every impulse immediately to social media is the topic of a forceful new track “The Yop of Your Thumb” by Brighton singer/producer Lume. She explains: I wanted the song to feel like it was playful, whilst relaying a deeper message. It’s about the culture of typing our

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NEW MUSIC: Eleanor K - The House Is Full

We chose Kyiki two times as our Song Pick of the Day in 2016, so I’m very happy to report that she is back under the name Eleanor K with a new dark pop song “This House is Full”. Check out the video or listen to the song on

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SONG PICK: Queue - Aimless Kid

“Aimless Kid” is a new song by the band Queue with members from Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.. The reflective, gentle track is about “the concept of vulnerability and body ownership” and its lyrics resonate not only in the light of recent news: I was just another body And you

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SONG PICK: Spelles - Light Me On Fire

“Light Me On Fire” is an offer by L.A. singer/songwriter Spelles to somebody she cares about. She explains: It’s tough not to be affected by the kind of energy that caring requires. You can choose to either stay and support the person you care about or gracefully

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NEW MUSIC: Chloe Bodur- Glory

Listen to the new single “Glory” by London singer/songwriter Chloe Bodur a slow track that takes a modern approach to jazz and soul.

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NEW MUSIC: Felsen - Vultures On Your Bones

“Vulture On Your Bones” is an epic folk rock song by five-piece Felsen from Oakland, California. They will release a new album “Blood Orange Moon” on January 26 where this and 10 more tracks fit together like pieces of a puzzle, according to the band. Listen to “Vulture On

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SONG PICK: Syrra - I Can Be Mean

Syrra is a new, exciting London-based duo. The band’s name refers to the Swedish word for “sister” and that fittingly describes the collaboration of long-time friends Aneta (vocals) and Ea Akilat (production). Their debut “I Can Be Mean” is a slow dark pop track that shines with

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SONG PICK: Ink Sticks & Stones - Full Blue Moon (Video)

Ink Sticks & Stones is the musical project of Ai Rei Dooh-Tousignant from Toronto, Canada. She released her debut album “All That Gets Left Behind” (Apple Music | Spotify) late last year with 11 folk pop songs that remind me of David Sylvian’s work in their intensity. The second

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NEW MUSIC: Blue J - Early Show

The Vancouver-based band Blue J says about themselves online: Blue J may or may not be a reference to a baseball team, a melancholic person who’s name begins with the letter J, the loquacious bird, a comic book character from The Justice League or simply a blue coloured

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NEW MUSIC: Raina Bee and The Hive - Queen of the South (Video)

Raina Bee & The Hive engages in a bloody affair in the new video for “Queen Of The South”, a track from her 2016 album “Stung” (Apple Music | Spotify). Raina explains: “Queen of the South” is kind of a revenge fantasy song. It’s about someone who wronged me and

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SONG PICK: Black Letters - Landscaper

Black Letters are a indie four-piece from Bangalore, India, who have been doing music since the beginning of the decade and are about to put our a new album very soon. Their latest single “Landscaper” features glittering synths and guitars over steady, Radiohead-style polyrhythms and is a reason

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SONG PICK: Moir - The Truth Is

Listen to the debut single of London-based musician Sarah Moir, who records simply as Moir. With the “The Truth Is” and other songs of her upcoming EP Sarah addresses deep personal experiences: “I say that talking’s not really my thing / But the truth is there’s no one

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SONG PICK: Josephina - Pleasure And Pain

Let’s go out of 2017 with a new song by singer/songwriter Josephina from L.A. “Pleasure And Pain” could be the summary of a difficult year, but Josephina is rather referring to an intense relationship in her dark future pop track that also exemplifies some of the better

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SONG PICK: The Jacks - Wings

Intending to end the year with a big dose of swagger, I found the perfect track in “Wings” by South Californian four-piece The Jacks, who claim: We are not a rock band, we are a rock n’ roll band.” Influenced by the British Invasion of the 60s and 70s,

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NEW MUSIC: Becca Krueger - We All In It

Listen the super-catchy new song by New York singer/songwriter Becca Krueger. “We All In It’ is an anthem for those fighting for their passion and uniqueness in the world,” she says about the song and it is indeed a good one to have on your headphones to get

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NEW MUSIC: Aggressive Swans - About You

“About You”, the new single by Munich-based duo Aggressive Swans continues where “Every Teardrop” left us off. The track is a as dancey as its precedessor while taking the beat down a notch. The melody is crazy catchy with a strong nod to 80s nostalgia. Fabulous! Together with King

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NEW MUSIC: Chelsea Lankes - Matches

We haven’t heard much from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Chelsea Lankes since her 2016 EP, but fortunately she doesn’t want to let 2017 end without a new song. Chelsea explains about “Matches”: This song is one of the most honest things I’ve ever written. It’s unapologetic

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SONG PICK: Corniglia - But It Wasn't That Long Ago

Corniglia is a Australian duo from Perth who draw much inspiration from guitarist Matt’s work as a medical professional. Together with Italy-born singer Chloe they wrap these reflections into dreamy, shoegaze-y soundscapes. Check out their new, slow-burning song “But It Wasn’t That Long Ago”, which

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NEW MUSIC: Bryde - Desire

“Desire” is the catchy new song by Welsh singer/songwriter Bryde. Her debut album is announced for next spring, when she will tour all over Europe.