# glamglare
> New music every day curated with love from NYC
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## Pages
### About glamglare
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/about/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T20:05:30.000Z
***Music has been part of our lives for as long as we can remember.***  
In the 1980s, we were the kids who put on headphones, grabbed our Walkmans, and disappeared into self-made mixtapes. We met in Munich in the early 1990s while talking about Lisa Stansfield's "All Around the World," and our first concert together was Alien Sex Fiend.  
We explored record stores, listened to the radio, read music magazines, and eagerly waited for new albums by U2, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Björk and, a little later, Placebo and Radiohead.

When we moved to New York City in 2001, our musical world suddenly became much bigger. We found ourselves spending more and more evenings at concerts. We started writing about our life in **nydiscovery.info** and, in 2014, gave that passion a new home called **glamglare**.  
More than three decades after we first met, we're still discovering music together.

***What you'll find on glamglare***  
Every day, we publish our **Song Pick of the Day**, highlighting one new release that caught our attention. Along the way, we publish artist Q&As, feature new albums, and share concert photography.  
Our weekly newsletter has become much more than a roundup of recent posts. It's where music naturally meets life in New York, travel, books, photography, and the moments, places, and conversations that inspire us beyond the songs.

While you'll occasionally come across well-known artists, glamglare has always been about discovery. Most of the artists we feature are emerging musicians taking their first or next big steps, and introducing them to new listeners remains one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. As you browse glamglare, you'll notice that many of the artists we feature are women. That's no accident. We believe some of the most exciting music being made today comes from voices that deserve to be heard more widely, and we're proud to help introduce them to new audiences.

Our connection to independent music has extended beyond writing. Over the years, we also brought glamglare beyond the page, organizing showcases in New York City and at SXSW in Austin.

***Why we do it***  
We don't try to cover everything, and we never have.  
Thousands of new songs are released every week. We simply listen, and when a song stays with us, we want to share it. Every recommendation on glamglare begins with a simple question:  
**Is this something we'd recommend to others?**  
The music always comes first.  
Everything else grows from there.

Over the years, we've been fortunate to meet wonderful artists, readers, publicists, photographers, and fellow music lovers. Music is where those connections begin. Alongside glamglare, we're also fiction writers, working on contemporary novels while continuing our editorial work. Different stories, same curiosity.

Thank you for stopping by.  
We hope you'll discover a song you'll love, an artist you'll follow, and a place you'll enjoy returning to.  
**Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard**

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**Photo credit: Lovely passerby in London, November 2023* 

Every Thursday, we send out a newsletter with thoughts, observations, and music recommendations. Please subscribe below:

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### Contact
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/contact/
Last updated: 2024-07-28T19:41:45.000Z
Please use the form below to submit your music. We post one song per day, so our capacity is limited. There can be many reasons why we do not get back to you, but that your music is not good enough to be heard is not one of them. 

Check out our glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=1NhCdrmERSWaD1ATeDCkZA&pi=u-lWKsFwNQRE2b&ref=glamglare.com) or [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=D3F2D4LJDLWxR6mO&ref=glamglare.com) to get an idea about the genres we gravtiate to.

We will make an effort to post your music close to the release day if you give us a preview of the song. We never share downloaded music, private links, or unlisted videos.

We promote each song we share on social media and appreciate when you do the same. 

Thank you, and keep the good music coming!

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### Elke Nominikat
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/elke/
Last updated: 2020-09-10T17:58:50.000Z
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September 2020

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### Best of SXSW 2015 Gallery
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/best-of-sxsw-2015/
Last updated: 2016-01-18T18:32:34.000Z
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### Live Show Reviews
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/live-show-reviews/
Last updated: 2016-01-18T18:32:41.000Z
Featured

  
[  Jan 17, 2016  Live Shows  Sofi Tukker  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 17, 2016  Live Shows  Sofi Tukker  Oliver Bouchard Sofie Tukker heats up Baby’s All Right  Jan 17, 2016  Live Shows  Sofi Tukker  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 17, 2016  Live Shows  Sofi Tukker  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 17, 2016  Live Shows  Sofi Tukker  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 17, 2016  Live Shows  Sofi Tukker  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2016/1/17/sofie-tukker-heats-up-babys-all-right)

[  Jan 13, 2016  Live Shows  Lantrns  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 13, 2016  Live Shows  Lantrns  Oliver Bouchard Lantrns bring their dark electro pop to Palisades  Jan 13, 2016  Live Shows  Lantrns  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 13, 2016  Live Shows  Lantrns  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 13, 2016  Live Shows  Lantrns  Oliver Bouchard  Jan 13, 2016  Live Shows  Lantrns  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2016/1/13/lantrns-bring-their-dark-electro-pop-to-palisades)

[  Dec 23, 2015  Live Shows  Nothing But Thieves, XYLØ, Donna Missal  Elke Nominikat  Dec 23, 2015  Live Shows  Nothing But Thieves, XYLØ, Donna Missal  Elke Nominikat Exciting mix of performances at Baby’s All Right by Donna Missal // XYLØ // Nothing But Thieves  Dec 23, 2015  Live Shows  Nothing But Thieves, XYLØ, Donna Missal  Elke Nominikat  Dec 23, 2015  Live Shows  Nothing But Thieves, XYLØ, Donna Missal  Elke Nominikat  Dec 23, 2015  Live Shows  Nothing But Thieves, XYLØ, Donna Missal  Elke Nominikat  Dec 23, 2015  Live Shows  Nothing But Thieves, XYLØ, Donna Missal  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/nbt-nothing-but-thieves-donna-missal-xylo-live-babysallright)

[  Dec 19, 2015  Live Shows  Ibeyi  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 19, 2015  Live Shows  Ibeyi  Oliver Bouchard Ibeyi at the Technikum, Munich  Dec 19, 2015  Live Shows  Ibeyi  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 19, 2015  Live Shows  Ibeyi  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 19, 2015  Live Shows  Ibeyi  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 19, 2015  Live Shows  Ibeyi  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/12/19/ibeyi-at-the-technikum-munich)

[  Dec 9, 2015  Live Shows  Mal Devisa, The Rungs, Gold Child, Marigolds, Letters to Nepal  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 9, 2015  Live Shows  Mal Devisa, The Rungs, Gold Child, Marigolds, Letters to Nepal  Oliver Bouchard 1st Annual Holiday Party by Audiofemme at Baby’s All Right feat. Letters To Nepal // The Rungs // Marigolds // Gold Child // Mal Devisa  Dec 9, 2015  Live Shows  Mal Devisa, The Rungs, Gold Child, Marigolds, Letters to Nepal  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 9, 2015  Live Shows  Mal Devisa, The Rungs, Gold Child, Marigolds, Letters to Nepal  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 9, 2015  Live Shows  Mal Devisa, The Rungs, Gold Child, Marigolds, Letters to Nepal  Oliver Bouchard  Dec 9, 2015  Live Shows  Mal Devisa, The Rungs, Gold Child, Marigolds, Letters to Nepal  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/audiofemme-holiday-party-2015)

[  Nov 24, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Shopping  Elke Nominikat  Nov 24, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Shopping  Elke Nominikat Shopping brought Joy and Modern UK Punk to Palisades  Nov 24, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Shopping  Elke Nominikat  Nov 24, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Shopping  Elke Nominikat  Nov 24, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Shopping  Elke Nominikat  Nov 24, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Shopping  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/23/shopping-brought-joy-and-modern-uk-punk-to-palisades)

[  Nov 21, 2015  Live Shows  Dilly Dally  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 21, 2015  Live Shows  Dilly Dally  Oliver Bouchard Dilly Dally returns to Baby’s All Right  Nov 21, 2015  Live Shows  Dilly Dally  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 21, 2015  Live Shows  Dilly Dally  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 21, 2015  Live Shows  Dilly Dally  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 21, 2015  Live Shows  Dilly Dally  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/20/dilly-dally-returns-to-babys)

[  Nov 17, 2015  Live Shows  The Snaz  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 17, 2015  Live Shows  The Snaz  Oliver Bouchard The Snaz perform for their debut NYC show at Rockwood  Nov 17, 2015  Live Shows  The Snaz  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 17, 2015  Live Shows  The Snaz  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 17, 2015  Live Shows  The Snaz  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 17, 2015  Live Shows  The Snaz  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/17/the-snaz-perform-for-their-debut-nyc-show-at-rockwood)

[  Nov 15, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Methyl Ethel, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 15, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Methyl Ethel, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat Methyl Ethel played the perfect low-key show at Pianos (CMJ)  Nov 15, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Methyl Ethel, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 15, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Methyl Ethel, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 15, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Methyl Ethel, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 15, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Methyl Ethel, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/12/methyl-ethel-played-the-perfect-low-key-show-at-pianos-cmj)

[  Nov 15, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Syvia, Monogem, Religia, Georgia, Olya, Stealing Sheep, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 15, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Syvia, Monogem, Religia, Georgia, Olya, Stealing Sheep, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard More CMJ photos: Syvia // Monogem // Religia // Georgia // Olya // Stealing Sheep  Nov 15, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Syvia, Monogem, Religia, Georgia, Olya, Stealing Sheep, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 15, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Syvia, Monogem, Religia, Georgia, Olya, Stealing Sheep, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 15, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Syvia, Monogem, Religia, Georgia, Olya, Stealing Sheep, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 15, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Syvia, Monogem, Religia, Georgia, Olya, Stealing Sheep, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/15/more-cmj-photos-syvia-monogem-religia-georgia-olya-stealing-sheep)

[  Nov 11, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Lena Fayre, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 11, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Lena Fayre, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard Lena Fayre plays her elegant pop at The Delancey (CMJ)  Nov 11, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Lena Fayre, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 11, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Lena Fayre, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 11, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Lena Fayre, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 11, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Lena Fayre, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/10/lena-fayre-plays-her-elegant-pop-at-the-delancey)

[  Nov 10, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert  Elke Nominikat  Nov 10, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert  Elke Nominikat DF3 brought joyful synth pop to Leftfield (CMJ)  Nov 10, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert  Elke Nominikat  Nov 10, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert  Elke Nominikat  Nov 10, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert  Elke Nominikat  Nov 10, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/10/df3-brought-joyful-synth-pop-to-leftfield-cmj)

[  Nov 9, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 9, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard Gold Child charms CMJ  Nov 9, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 9, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 9, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 9, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  concert, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/8/gold-child-charms-cmj)

[  Nov 9, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Courtesy Tier  Elke Nominikat  Nov 9, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Courtesy Tier  Elke Nominikat Courtesy Tier celebrate their EP release aptly at Rough Trade NYC  Nov 9, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Courtesy Tier  Elke Nominikat  Nov 9, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Courtesy Tier  Elke Nominikat  Nov 9, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Courtesy Tier  Elke Nominikat  Nov 9, 2015  Live Shows, 3 Is A Band  Courtesy Tier  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/9/courtesy-tier-celebrate-their-ep-release-aptly-at-rough-trade-nyc)

[  Nov 8, 2015  Live Shows  Lara Snow  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 8, 2015  Live Shows  Lara Snow  Oliver Bouchard Lara Snow live in New York City  Nov 8, 2015  Live Shows  Lara Snow  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 8, 2015  Live Shows  Lara Snow  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 8, 2015  Live Shows  Lara Snow  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 8, 2015  Live Shows  Lara Snow  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/8/lara-snow-live-in-new-york-city)

[  Nov 7, 2015  Live Shows  jennylee  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 7, 2015  Live Shows  jennylee  Oliver Bouchard Jennylee introduces herself at Baby’s All Right  Nov 7, 2015  Live Shows  jennylee  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 7, 2015  Live Shows  jennylee  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 7, 2015  Live Shows  jennylee  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 7, 2015  Live Shows  jennylee  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/7/jennylee-introduces-herself-at-babys-all-right)

[  Nov 6, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Heaters, New Myths, Samantha, Vundabar, CMJ2015, Caveboy  Elke Nominikat  Nov 6, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Heaters, New Myths, Samantha, Vundabar, CMJ2015, Caveboy  Elke Nominikat Great CMJ2015 Shows by these Fantastic Trios: Caveboy // Heaters // New Myths // Samantha // Vundabar  Nov 6, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Heaters, New Myths, Samantha, Vundabar, CMJ2015, Caveboy  Elke Nominikat  Nov 6, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Heaters, New Myths, Samantha, Vundabar, CMJ2015, Caveboy  Elke Nominikat  Nov 6, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Heaters, New Myths, Samantha, Vundabar, CMJ2015, Caveboy  Elke Nominikat  Nov 6, 2015  3 Is A Band, CMJ, Live Shows  Heaters, New Myths, Samantha, Vundabar, CMJ2015, Caveboy  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/5/great-cmj2015-shows-by-these-fantastic-trios-caveboy-heaters-newmyths-samantha-vundabar)

[  Nov 2, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  The Beaches, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 2, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  The Beaches, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard The Beaches heat up Fontana’s basement venue (CMJ)  Nov 2, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  The Beaches, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 2, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  The Beaches, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 2, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  The Beaches, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Nov 2, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  The Beaches, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/2/the-beaches-heat-up-fontanas-basement-venue-cmj)

[  Nov 1, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Avid Dancer, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 1, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Avid Dancer, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat Avid Dancer put on a show to remember at Music Hall of Williamsburg (CMJ)  Nov 1, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Avid Dancer, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 1, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Avid Dancer, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 1, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Avid Dancer, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat  Nov 1, 2015  Live Shows, CMJ  Avid Dancer, CMJ2015  Elke Nominikat ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/11/1/avid-dancer-put-on-a-show-to-remember-at-music-hall-of-williamsburg)

[  Oct 31, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Dilly Dally, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Oct 31, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Dilly Dally, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard Dilly Dally’s Wake-up Call at Baby’s All Right (CMJ)  Oct 31, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Dilly Dally, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Oct 31, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Dilly Dally, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Oct 31, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Dilly Dally, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard  Oct 31, 2015  CMJ, Live Shows  Dilly Dally, CMJ2015  Oliver Bouchard ](https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015/10/31/dilly-dallys-wake-up-call-at-babys-all-right-cmj)
### Mix Tapes
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/mix-tapes/
Last updated: 2016-01-18T18:32:44.000Z
[Glamglare 12 IV](http://8tracks.com/glamglare/glamglare-12-iv?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com) from [glamglare](http://8tracks.com/glamglare?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com) on [8tracks Radio](http://8tracks.com/?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com).

[glamglare 12: January](http://8tracks.com/oliverbo/glamglare-12-january?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com) from [oliverbo](http://8tracks.com/oliverbo?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com) on [8tracks Radio](http://8tracks.com/?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com).

[glamglare 12 mix #4](?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed) from [oliverbo](?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed) on [8tracks Radio](http://8tracks.com/?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com).

[glamglare 12 mix 3](?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed) from [oliverbo](?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed) on [8tracks Radio](http://8tracks.com/?utm%5Fmedium=trax%5Fembed&ref=glamglare.com).

The glamglare twelve #2 from oliverbo on [8tracks Radio](http://8tracks.com/?ref=glamglare.com).

The Glamglare 12 of August from oliverbo on [8tracks Radio](http://8tracks.com/?ref=glamglare.com).
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### Best of 2013 Gallery
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/best-of-2013/
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### Best of 2012 Gallery
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Doomsquad @ Elysium 

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Empress Of @ Hype Hotel 

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Avec Sans @ Lucky Lounge 

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Huner Sharpe @ The Flatstock Stage 

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Chaos Chaos @ The Hilton Garden Inn 

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Methyl Ethel @ The Aussie BBQ 

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Boyfriend @ Cheer Up Charlie’s 

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Empress Of @ Hype Hotel 

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Avec Sans @ Lucky Lounge 

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Sextile @ Baracuda 

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Lex @ The Townsend 

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New Myths @ Cheer Up Charlie’s 

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Morly @ Hype Hotel 

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Dead Leaf Echo @ Tellers 

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Sextile @ Baracuda 

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Chaos Chaos @ The Hilton Garden Inn 

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Fews @ Latitude 30 

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Empress Of @ Hype Hotel 

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Morly @ Hype Hotel 

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Huner Sharpe @ The Flatstock Stage 

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Negative Gemini @ Hype Hotel 

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INHALT @ Lucky Lounge 

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INHALT @ Lucky Lounge 

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Doomsquad @ Elysium 

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Lady Pill @ The West Tent 

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New Myths @ Cheer Up Charlie’s 

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Mainland @ The Sidewinder 

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Bleached @ Pandora Stage 

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Fews @ Beerland 

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Mainland @ The Sidewinder 

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Huner Sharpe @ The Flatstock Stage 

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Gold Class @ Beerland 

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Polica @ The Parish 

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Hælos at Foodfest 

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Dead Leaf Echo @ Tellers 

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HÆLOS at Floodfest 

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Negative Gemini @ Hype Hotel 

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Morly @ Hype Hotel 

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Pretty City @ The Aussie BBQ 

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Holy Nothing @ The Hideout 

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Fews @ Latitude 30 

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Chaos Chaos @ The Hilton Garden Inn 

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Lex @ The Townsend 

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Gold Class @ Beerland
### Northside 2016
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/best-of-northside-2016/
Last updated: 2016-06-23T09:14:39.000Z
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### Booking
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/booking-2/
Last updated: 2016-11-12T15:08:23.000Z
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### Enobo Home
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/enobo-com/
Last updated: 2021-02-26T15:28:28.000Z
# ENOBO music & media

ENOBO music & media is home to indie music blog [glamglare](https://wp.glamglare.com/?ref=glamglare.com), showcase curator and promoter glamglare live, and artist management agency ENOBO.
### MONDO.NYC 2017
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/best-of-mondo-nyc-2017/
Last updated: 2017-10-17T14:25:02.000Z
[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/f2eb8653-mi%CC%88ra%CC%88nda%CC%88-pianos-upstairs-09440-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/mi%cc%88ra%cc%88nda%cc%88-pianos-upstairs-09440/) 

MÏRÄNDÄ @ Pianos Upstairs 10/07/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/5bd2ee83-letters-to-nepal-the-delancey-09647-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/letters-to-nepal-the-delancey-09647/) 

Letters to Nepal @ The Delancey 10/06/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/3d3d7ab4-holy-golden-pianos-09398-683x1024.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/holy-golden-pianos-09398/) 

Holy Golden @ Pianos 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/0fcd51e5-holy-golden-pianos-09397-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/holy-golden-pianos-09397/) 

Holy Golden @ Pianos 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/3415b96e-img_2716-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2716/) 

Music Cities 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/70b9c4f3-img_2866-768x1024.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2866/) 

åMBe @ Bowery Electric 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/a3fda84b-img_2801-1024x768.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2801/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/c49562f2-blak-emoji-pianos-09290-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blak-emoji-at-pianos-mondo-nyc-3/) 

Blak Emoji @ Pianos 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/788c5440-mi%CC%88ra%CC%88nda%CC%88-pianos-upstairs-09424-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/mi%cc%88ra%cc%88nda%cc%88-pianos-upstairs-09424/) 

MÏRÄNDÄ @ Pianos Upstairs 10/07/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/a28f5c9f-blak-emoji-pianos-09301-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blak-emoji-at-pianos-mondo-nyc-4/) 

Blak Emoji @ Pianos 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/8bfb7177-img_2879-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2879/) 

… let’s talk about her hustle 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/b438c826-shag-rock-the-delancey-09225-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/shag-rock-at-the-delancey-mondo-nyc-4/) 

Shag Rock @ The Delancey 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/a07a175e-girl-skin-the-delancey-09696-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/girl-skin-the-delancey-09696/) 

GIRL SKIN @ The Delancey 10/07/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/4cc9d916-girl-skin-the-delancey-09715-1-683x1024.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/girl-skin-the-delancey-09715-2/) 

GIRL SKIN @ The Delancey 10/07/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/adb497d4-img_2697-1024x682.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2697/) 

Digital Marketers Compare Notes 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/1386f47c-img_2936-1024x970.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2936/) 

Late Guest At The Party @ The Delancey 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/5a2877b3-holy-golden-pianos-09410-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/holy-golden-pianos-09410/) 

Holy Golden @ Pianos 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/9850f71f-mi%CC%88ra%CC%88nda%CC%88-pianos-upstairs-09429-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/mi%cc%88ra%cc%88nda%cc%88-pianos-upstairs-09429/) 

MÏRÄNDÄ @ Pianos Upstairs 10/07/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/0f4404ab-img_2856-1024x768.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2856/) 

Brass Phantoms @ Bowery Electric 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/3b617dc6-img_3045-1024x768.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F3045/) 

Jackie Venson 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/66224752-shag-rock-the-delancey-09226-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/shag-rock-at-the-delancey-mondo-nyc-5/) 

Shag Rock @ The Delancey 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/61e078e2-shag-rock-the-delancey-09191-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/shag-rock-at-the-delancey-mondo-nyc/) 

Shag Rock @ The Delancey 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/6c8bc7de-blak-emoji-pianos-09306-683x1024.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blak-emoji-at-pianos-mondo-nyc-5/) 

Blak Emoji @ Pianos 10/04/17 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/d2e1b1cf-img_2772-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2772/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/c4dbea64-img_2923-1024x768.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2923/) 

Rockwood Music Hall 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/82f82b42-img_3052-1024x768.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F3052/) 

Rockwood Music Hall 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/7fe72a0a-img_2951-1024x768.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/img%5F2951/) 

Mount Wolf @ The Delancey 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/97edd539-girl-skin-the-delancey-09698-1024x683.jpg)](https://wp.glamglare.com/girl-skin-the-delancey-09698/) 

GIRL SKIN @ The Delancey 10/07/17
### glamglare presents 2017
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/best-of-glamglare-presents-2017/
Last updated: 2018-01-29T15:33:54.000Z
[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/09/dcda19a7-4-bands-111717-amanda-small-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/4-bands-111717-amanda-small/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/01/bf98c4e8-ariah-the-delancey2017010-1-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ariah-at-the-delancey-december-glamglare-showcase-19/) 

Ariah & 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/05/75c3ac1f-gg-mars-motel-debut-show-the-delancey-06176-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/mars-motel-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-6/) 

Mars Motel 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/04/ab31f873-girl-skin-the-delancey-05673-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/girl-skin-at-the-delancey-gg-showcase-11/) 

Girl Skin 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/11/aefd8718-a%CC%8Ambe-the-delancey-09993-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ambe-at-the-delancey-8/) 

åMBe @ The Delancey 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/08/50b5e35b-flyer-5-bands-s-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/flyer-5-bands-s/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/01/090e1dc9-mayve-the-delancey2017006-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/mayve-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-6/) 

Mayve 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/d52420b5-jon-prezant-at-the-delancey-08189-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/jon-prezant-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-3/) 

Jon Prezant 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/1b9fc4b5-letters-to-nepal-knitting-factory-07479-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/letters-to-nepal-at-knitting-factory-glamglare-northside-showca-6/) 

Letters to Nepal 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/cccda617-blonde-maze-knitting-factory-07375-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blonde-maze-at-knitting-factory-glamglare-northside-showcase/) 

Blonde Maze 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/12/445c7c0e-blonde-maze-the-delancey-00782-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blonde-maze-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-14/) 

Blonde Maze 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/05/eadb0eac-gg-cecilie-maria-the-delancey-06205-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/cecilie-maria-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-5/) 

Cecilie Maria 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/01/590df194-012617-poster-draft-3-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/norwegian-breakaway-2016/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/1491cd7e-vigil-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170224-1-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/vigil-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-9/) 

Vigil 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/0989bddc-golden-image-myriad-pro-delancey-flyer-2-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/golden-image-myriad-pro-delancey-flyer-2/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/11/6561cbe0-the-black-soft-the-delancey-00038-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/the-black-soft-at-the-delancey/) 

The Black Soft 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/d40b3d3f-ekurtis-the-delancey-08598-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ekurtis-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-16/) 

Ekurtis 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/0c361c7d-vigil-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170224-6-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/vigil-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-4/) 

Vigil & Ariah & 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/b21e2971-hopper-race-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170526-72-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/hopper-race-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-10/) 

Hopper Race 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/12/e338f704-above-the-moon-the-delancey-00692-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/above-the-moon-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase/) 

Above the Moon 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/bc71db10-02-24-17-the-delancey-big-flyer-1-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/02-24-17-the-delancey-big-flyer-2/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/e5d2a2d4-lantrns-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170310-12-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/lantrns-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-4/) 

Lantrns 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/11/b32086b2-majo-the-delancey-09926-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/majo-at-the-delancey-5/) 

MAJO @ The Delancey 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/0ef0882e-flyer-081817-4-acts-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/flyer-081817-4-acts/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/04/f225cb13-the-rungs-the-delancey-05587-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/the-rungs-at-the-delancey-gg-showcase-5/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/67633594-council-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170310-6-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/council-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase/) 

Council 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/08b8e948-flyer-072117-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/flyer-072117/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/01/9a162049-021117-flyer-draft-2-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/021117-flyer-draft-2/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/04/a84d646e-raina-bee-the-hive-the-delancey-05631-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/raina-bee-the-hives-at-the-delancey-gg-showcase-4/) 

Raina Bee & The Hive 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/12/7801007d-raina-bee-the-delancey-00680-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/raina-bee-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-6/) 

Raina Bee & The Hive 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/113b4389-5-bands-120817-s-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/5-bands-120817-s-2/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/7a3705d6-corina-corina-the-delancey-08788-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/corina-corina-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-2/) 

Corina Corina 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/3ef8d41a-flyer-black-for-website-033117-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/flyer-black-for-website-033117/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/08/5a672840-cameo-bell-the-delancey-08426-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/cameo-bell-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-7/) 

Cameo Bell 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/b385bd60-the-sleeping-tongues-the-delancey-08746-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/the-sleeping-tongues-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-2/) 

The Sleeping Tongues 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/08/0d0407d8-boys-the-delancey-08536-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/boys-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase/) 

BOYS 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/09/17265882-5-bands-cover-photo-1-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/5-bands-cover-photo-2/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/12/4da3f3f0-dentist-the-delancey-00754-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/dentist-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-8/) 

Dentist 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/f5a6567d-phone-home-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170310-5-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/phone-home-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-2/) 

Phone Home 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/05/a9fc07be-knitting-factory-5-bands-turquoise--150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blak-emoji-at-knitting-factory-28/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/5e7330f1-ekurtis-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170526-68-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ekurtis-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-4/) 

Ekurtis 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/e503ca86-llillet-blanc-the-delancey-02968-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/lillet-blanc-at-the-delancey-gg-showcase-3/) 

Lillet Blanc 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/01/3077235a-king-neptune-at-the-delancey-170126-14-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/king-neptune-at-the-delancey-2/) 

King Neptune 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/675b9bfb-ambe-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170526-101-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ambe-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-5/) 

åMBe 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/05/494a60ab-gg-saint-slumber-the-delancey-06345-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/saint-slumber-at-the-delancey-5/) 

Saint Slumber 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/01/9baf5e97-jenny-judge-the-delanceyglamglare-showcase-t20171208-014742017-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/jenny-judge-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-2/) 

Jenny Judge 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/11/2f36f5d3-nerve-leak-the-delancey-09981-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/nerve-leak-at-the-delancey-14/) 

Nerve Leak @ The Delancey 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/06/940b571a-girl-skin-%C2%A9-glamglare-knitting-factory-07635-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/girl-skin-at-knitting-factory-glamglare-northside-showcase-15/) 

GIRL SKIN 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/01/6100d2f3-mothica-at-the-delancey-170126-20-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/mothica-at-the-delancey-2/) 

Mothica 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/3708cdd9-girl-skin-at-the-delancey-08234-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/girl-skin-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-17/) 

GIRL SKIN 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/11/a5c17e54-i-am-snow-angel-the-delancey-00047-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/i-am-snow-angel-at-the-delancey-5/) 

I Am Snow Angel @ The Delancey 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/5ab2d1c1-hopper-race-the-delancey-08638-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/hopper-race-at-the-delancey-4/) 

Hopper Race 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/e6165558-spaces-of-disappearance-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170224-14-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/music/2022/11/04/producer-and-singer-spaces-of-disappearance-releases-virtue-ep-qa/spaces-of-disappearance-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-2/) 

Spaces of Disappearance 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/01/6c6c44cc-ariah-at-the-delancey-170126-9-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ariah-at-the-delancey-13/) 

Ariah & 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/9227d2e4-loveskills-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-170224-17-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/loveskills-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-6/) 

Loveskills 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/07/a93182f9-ariah-at-the-delancey-08094-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/ariah-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-4/) 

Ariah & 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/01/1eb636e6-marie-lang-the-delanceyglamglare-showcase-t20171208-014072017-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/marie-lang-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-10/) 

Marie Lang 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/e87b3f49-letters-to-nepal-the-delancey-03020-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/letters-to-nepal-at-the-delancey-gg-showcase-5/) 

Letters To Nepal 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/04/620ecfb9-flyer-042917-final-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/flyer-042917-final/) 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/10/34ea4ba5-paracuta%CC%81-the-delancey-08821-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/paracuta-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-5/) 

Above The Moon 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2018/01/8e18edaa-centaurus-the-delancey2017002-1-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/centaurus-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-17/) 

Centaurus 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/08/8a5b3d0a-blonde-maze-the-delancey-08561-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blonde-maze-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-3/) 

Blonde Maze 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/02/370be4fa-blonde-maze-the-delancey-03109-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/blonde-maze-at-the-delancey-gg-showcase-3/) 

Blonde Maze 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/wordpress/2017/08/4cef83f5-flirt-club-the-delancey-08394-150x150.jpg?crop=1)](https://wp.glamglare.com/flirt-club-at-the-delancey-glamglare-showcase-2/) 

FlirtClub
### WHY CHOOSE ENOBO?
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/management/
Last updated: 2022-10-22T13:04:48.000Z
**Much knowledge and best practices can be found online or in books. These are valid sources of information. But there comes a moment in every artist’s career when more is needed than pure information.**

- You’re looking for advice or maybe a second pair of eyes/ears who is not your friend or family member but someone with XXX years in the music business.
- Someone who receives the pitches of dozens of artists and several dozens of publicists per day.
- Someone who curated, booked, promoted, and executed XXX+ shows and showcases incl. Northside Festival and SXSW.
- Someone who used to manage three bands, one who wanted to get signed by a label which I facilitated, including album release (digital and physical) and all the necessary marketing and promotion around it.

The key is to keep going. Without new music (singles, EPs – and maybe an album, depending on the genre) and videos, be it lyric videos (visualizers), live clips or highly artistic music videos.

Combined with a regular, steady social media strategy. Regular and consistently.

Let’s talk about YOUR strategy and let’s come up with one – together. You don’t have to be alone in this.

*Our mission is to nurture and advance the career of young and ambitious artists. We help identify an artist’s individual approach, develop a promising strategy, and assist in the journey to a fulfilling and successful career in music.*

*Aside from long-term management relationships, we also provide project-based music biz coaching and consulting ranging from establishing what is needed momentarily over preparing an EPK and strategizing a song/album release cycle, to achieving individual goals while staying sane and happy.*

[Talk with us](mailto:elke@enobo.com) and find out what we can do for you.

---

## **ARTIST MANAGEMENT**

### ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-glamglare/2020/03/c997d18e-girl-skin-alexander-thompson-2020-1024x682.jpg)

## **GIRL SKIN**

**[GIRL SKIN](https://www.girlskinmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is a Brooklyn-based indie-rock band, led by singer/songwriter Sid Simons. Their debut [album ](https://orcd.co/shadepre?ref=glamglare.com)** *Shade is on the other side* **is out now via [Jullian Records](http://jullianrecords.com/art%5Fgirl%5Fskin?ref=glamglare.com).**

When you record an album in your bedroom, the resulting music will inevitably reflect the intimacy of that space. And so it is with the songs that make up **GIRL SKIN**’s debut album, ***Shade is on the other side*** *–* 11 tracks of thoughtful folk-rock that is just as much a throwback as it is a forward-thinking body of work.

Written and recorded by singer-songwriter and frontman Sid Simons – along with contributions from his bandmates Wyatt Mones, Stanley Simons, Ruby Wang, Sophie Cozine, and Noah Boling – at his Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn home, *Shade is on the other side* is inspired by Simons’ unorthodox life journey which has taken him from Portland, Australia, New York and to Shanghai, as well as through a rambling, two-month road trip he took around North America instead of finishing high school.

Combining fragile folk and delicate art-rock to create ethereal chamber-pop songs that fearlessly revel in Simons’ most private thoughts, the album, musically, exists somewhere between monumental British statements such as *All Things Must Pass* and *The Man Who*, where quiet and tender folk meets dramatic guitar-pop. From the yearning of “Forever & Always,” the album’s lead single which is a supple ode to love that features Simons’ timeless voice front-and-center, and gentle strumming of the hazy “Bite Real Hard” to the expansive grandeur of “She Said,” *Shade is on the other side* is an elegant mosaic of musical touchstones presented by a young and talented band who are openly coming into their own.

*“I wanted these songs to give listeners a layered experience,”* Simons says of the album as a whole. *“There’s the first intuitive reaction which I wanted to be joyful and optimistic. But then, as they listened further, other emotions would come to the fore: Darker, more complex emotions that give the songs breadth and depth. And I’m excited by the different interpretations people are having to the same song, some feeling the darker shades, others feeling the lighter ones.”*

Check out their latest release, the Sam Centore directed video “You’re A Freak”:

Photo credit: Alexander Thompson

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## **CONSULTING**

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### [Sophie Colette](http://www.sophiecolettemusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com)

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## **PREVIOUS CLIENTS**

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## Posts
### Lily De Taeye - ALL THE WAY DOWN
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-de-taeye-all-the-way-down/
Last updated: 2026-09-06T16:16:55.000Z
Melancholy and loss, but also gratitude and joy – feelings that often accompany a look back at one's past – are beautifully reflected in the new song "ALL THE WAY DOWN" by Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter [**Lily DeTaeye**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lily-de-taeye?ref=glamglare.com). It sets the tone for Lily's third album, [*EVEN WITH MY EYES CLOSED*](https://glamglare.com/album/lily-de-taeye-even-with-my-eyes-closed?ref=glamglare.com), which captures a journey into her past in Iowa. But you don't have to follow her story closely to feel the emotional impact of growing up and changing.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “ALL THE WAY DOWN,” on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-the-way-down/6795786526?i=6795786527&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6g2em4puCRHEJMDiKjFH7u?si=ad25948bc77f4104&ref=glamglare.com), or YouTube below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### mokina - fool
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mokina-fool/
Last updated: 2026-09-05T17:43:17.000Z
Close your eyes while listening to “fool,” and you might find yourself in a lush meadow, with a little rivulet of crystal-clear water running through it. Montreal-born, Portugal-based singer-songwriter [mokina](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mokina?ref=glamglare.com) creates something utterly beautiful and almost surreal, with gentle guitar, soft synth textures, lo-fi drums, and layered vocals forming a mesmerizing, spell-like whole.

At only two minutes and 28 seconds, “fool” feels fleeting, but its atmosphere lingers. The song marks the first single from mokina’s upcoming debut album, *Jardim Celeste*, and sees her reunite with longtime collaborator and producer Jeremy Lachance.

mokina says:

> “I’m always surprised by what happens when Jeremy and I get in the studio with a two chord progression. The demo of this song was, in my opinion, one of the least convincing of the record and somehow it is coming out as the single. I’m so grateful to be able to work with a team of creatives who bring my ideas to life, both sonically and visually.”

Listen to “fool,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [mokina](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mokina?ref=glamglare.com) and add "fool" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
Follow the #glamglarepick playlist to hear every Song Pick of the Day, or [sign up](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-baker-haha-video/#/portal) to receive a song per day in your mailbox.
### Gohar - Green Red
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/gohar-green-red/
Last updated: 2026-09-04T16:57:49.000Z
The Armenian-born, Austria-based musician [**GOHAR**](https://glamglare.com/artist/gohar?ref=glamglare.com) did a U-turn after studying classical music in Mozart's birthplace, no less, because she wanted to create music, not just perform it. Her new song "Green Red" captures the frustration of not being able to agree — even about something as plain as naming a color. While she has somebody specific in mind, it's a familiar human problem, and her glitchy, angry production mirrors the kind of stalemate we see play out everywhere these days.

Gohar says:

> I wrote this song about the frustration of trying to be understood by someone who has already decided what their truth is,” says GOHAR. “Sometimes, even if you show someone your heart completely, they still choose to see things differently. For me, it’s about accepting that you can’t change a mind that doesn’t want to move — a mind that is stubborn. I accept that letting go is the only way left. Red is not green.

Listen to “Green Red,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/green-red/6801109794?i=6801109796&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3Dv9P7hOEiyFSBudft8rn7?si=5b92cffd6c8642ef&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Vicky Farewell - Sunburn
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/vicky-farewell-sunburn/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T21:13:18.000Z
Los Angeles-based indie-pop artist [**Vicky Farewell**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vicky-farewell?ref=glamglare.com) returns with the instantly lovable "Sunburn," a song steeped in 70s sound and atmosphere. It brings to mind cruising along a California highway with the windows down, yet its sunny disposition is not quite as carefree as it first appears.

We first featured Farewell in March 2022 with "[Kakashi (All of the Time)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/vicky-farewell-kakashi-all-of-the-time)," followed by "[Tern Me On](https://www.glamglare.com/music/vicky-farewell-tern-me-on/)" in March 2024\. About her new single, Vicky says:

> “I wrote ‘Sunburn’ in the summer of last year (2025), and what followed was a months-long bout of writer's block. I think at the time, I had so much I wanted to say, so I just unloaded everything I was feeling at that moment. Just like my other singles, this one took one day to finish writing. Some sadness, growth, and fragility all happening in the middle of summer. I always wanted to play with the duality of pain and pleasure, and I think a sunburn is the perfect metaphor for that.”

That tension between summer pleasure and lingering pain gives "Sunburn" its emotional pull while its irresistible melody keeps us happily cruising along. Listen to "Sunburn," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Vicky Farewell](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vicky-farewell?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Sunburn" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
Follow the #glamglarepick playlist to hear every Song Pick of the Day, or [sign up](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-baker-haha-video/#/portal) to receive a song per day in your mailbox.
### What We Keep
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/what-we-keep/
Last updated: 2026-09-03T14:37:34.000Z
Some time ago, I started a project to review my Apple Music Library, which I – arbitrarily – consider my digital record shelf[1](#fn1-31398). After reaching the letter “M” – almost halfway through the alphabet – I have about 6,000 songs in there, and the goal is to get it down to about 1,000 in the future.

1000 songs, about 100 albums, seems like a good size for a living record collection where every album triggers a memory, not just “how did that get in here?” I remember how proud I was when my vinyl collection surpassed 100 records. That was serious music loving, not just a casual hodgepodge of hit albums someone would give me for birthdays or Christmas.

So it is no wonder that my digital record collection ballooned to some 7,000 songs once acquiring an album was only a click away instead of requiring real money and effort. Abundance is exciting until you realize it overwhelms you.

Reducing that number by listening to every album is a slow process, but I believe I owe it to my past self (and the artists), even when I sometimes think, “How did that get in here?”

## Discovery of the Week

The [Catburgers](https://www.instagram.com/CAT%5FBURGERS%5FBAND?ref=glamglare.com) formed in Edinburgh in late 1985, played extensively, recorded demos, and split in 1990 without ever releasing an album. Their final recordings instead gathered dust in an attic until a chance Instagram post brought them back into view. Now, four decades after the band began, those songs will finally appear on *Galashiels*, and The Catburgers will even return to the stage for an album release show. “The First Day of Spring” sounds like a small piece of mid-80s Britain, and having visited Edinburgh and Glasgow in 1987, it feels a little like discovering a brand-new release from my own past.

## Cover Song of the Week: Taylor Swift - September

Fall is here, and let’s greet September with an artist you wouldn’t see much on glamglare. For a Spotify Singles session, Taylor Swift turned Earth, Wind & Fire’s cross-generational dancefloor filler into a reflective country song. Not everybody was happy about that, including co-writer Allee Willis. Maybe that’s why the song merely gathered 83 million streams.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Birrrd, Silver Relics, and Austra](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/09/Throwback-Sep-2.jpg)

Birrrd, Silver Relics, and Austra

### 1 Year Ago: [Austra - Math Equation](https://www.glamglare.com/music/austria-math-equation/)

Like [Mothica](https://www.glamglare.com/music/still-listening#10-years-ago-mothicaout-of-it) last week, our fandom for the Canadian synth-pop artist Austra predates glamglare, so we’re excited that she continues to release fresh-sounding music, including last year’s album *Chin Up Buttercup*.

### 5 Years Ago: [Silver Relics - Tails](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-silver-relics-tails/)

“Tails” is a great alt-rock song, so it is unclear why it is no longer available for streaming on Spotify. Fortunately, the Bandcamp link still works. The NYC band released their debut album a year ago.

### 10 Years Ago: [Birrrd - Coyote (Part 1)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-birrrd-coyote-part-1/)

“Coyote (Part 1)” is one of the first songs Ned Joyner released after a retreat in Northern California. Since then, he has put out a string of EPs and albums through 2024.

## Song Pick of the Day

![BirdyHop, Selkie, Tex Crick, Trentemøller, Ava Ro, Dalia, and Beverly Hell](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/09/Song-Picks-35-2026.jpg)

BirdyHop, Selkie, Tex Crick, Trentemøller, Ava Ro, Dalia, and Beverly Hell

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZQayWZf9WMs&si=Z6EYAVMuWwixFoZN&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Beverly Hell - Ghost](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-ghost/)
- [BirdyHop - Empty Pages](https://www.glamglare.com/music/birdyhop-empty-pages/)
- [Selkie - Lick The Sun](https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-lick-the-sun/)
- [Tex Crick - Sugar In My Cup](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tex-crick-sugar-in-my-cup/)
- [Ava Ro - road trip](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ava-ro-road-trip-video/)
- [trentemøller - Terrified](https://www.glamglare.com/music/trentemoller-terrified/)
- [Dalia - Samsara](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dalia-samsara/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Still Summer

On Saturday, we walked down to Battery Park, where we wandered through its little [labyrinth](https://www.thebattery.org/destinations/labyrinth/?ref=glamglare.com) and butterfly garden. Later that evening, we met our friend [**Sophie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sophie-colette?ref=glamglare.com), who was in town for work, and took her up to our rooftop. We also encountered [Genesis Belanger](https://www.instagram.com/genesisbelanger/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com)’s wonderfully odd bird installation in City Hall Park. And then came Tuesday, with rain, rain, and more rain, leaving the Brooklyn Bridge to close out our nine photos in a decidedly moodier fashion.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. As opposed to Spotify, which I use for new music discovery [↩︎](#fnr1-31398)
### Dalia - Samsara
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dalia-samsara/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T17:01:48.000Z
Snare hits that sound eerily like smashed dishes may hint that the lush, dreamy soundscape is not about a sunset romance. Quite the opposite: the London-via-Spain singer-songwriter [**Dalia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dalia?ref=glamglare.com) sings about domestic abuse. But her message is less about the suffering and more about the heroic resilience of her sister, and the human ability to overcome even the darkest times. It is hard not to be moved.

Dalia explains:

> ‘Samsara’ is written from the perspective of my older sister, who spent years trying to protect me from the violence at home. It’s a song about surviving, carrying the weight of things no child should have to witness, and finding hope beyond the life you grew up in. At its heart, it’s a reminder that pain isn’t permanent, and that it’s possible to break free from the cycles we’ve inherited,

Listen to “Samsara,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/Dalia-Samsara?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### trentemøller - Terrified
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/trentemoller-terrified/
Last updated: 2026-09-01T16:27:28.000Z
A new release by Danish electronic artist **trentemøller** always feels like an event to me. I have been a huge fan for years, drawn to the unpretentious flow of his music and the way it invites you into its own world. Seeing him live only deepened that admiration: no fuss, just an utterly absorbing performance.

“Terrified,” featuring **Jonas Bjerre**, is dreamy and otherworldly, the kind of track to get completely lost in and immediately play again. Yet beneath its beauty lies the unease of dreams that anticipate disasters which may never happen.

About his newest release trentemøller says:

> “‘Terrified’ is probably the poppiest song on the album. In its original form it sounded a lot more shoegazey, but I wanted it to be crisper and clearer, less washed out. So I went for synths that almost sound like human voices, with a magical, otherworldly quality to them.”

Listen to "Terrified," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with trentemøller and add "Terrified" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Ava Ro - road trip [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ava-ro-road-trip-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-31T19:24:35.000Z
Already, the first lines of "road trip" stir up memories — that moment of saying goodbye right before you drive into a new phase of life. You can imagine [**Ava Ro**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ava-ro?ref=glamglare.com), who's built a career as an actor, drawing on something similar to paint such a vivid picture here.

Ava shares:

> “road trip” is about that second you realize you’re ready to leave your comfort zone and chase something new, but there’s this one person you desperately wish could come with you. It’s less about knowing where you’re actually going, and more about wanting to share the ride with someone who makes the whole thing feel worth it.

"road trip" is the last single before Ava Ro's upcoming EP, due out this September. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://orcd.co/road%5Ftrip?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Tex Crick - Sugar In My Cup
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tex-crick-sugar-in-my-cup/
Last updated: 2026-08-30T18:25:33.000Z
Australian singer-songwriter [**Tex Crick**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tex-crick?ref=glamglare.com) lets melody, lyrics, and interpretation take center stage on “Sugar In My Cup.” Gentle guitar, soft piano, and his charming vocals give the song an enchanting, beautifully laid-back presence, while the intelligent storytelling unfolds without unnecessary frills.

Written over a cup of coffee in New York, “Sugar In My Cup” comes with a generous dose of nostalgia—not melancholy—and recalls the classic singer-songwriters whose songs could captivate through melody and storytelling alone. That Crick found a home on Mac DeMarco’s label makes perfect sense.

Listen to “Sugar In My Cup,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch its beautifully understated, nostalgia-tinged video:

Connect with [Tex Crick](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tex-crick?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Sugar In My Cup" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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[Sugar In My Cup by Tex Crick](https://texcrick.bandcamp.com/track/sugar-in-my-cup?ref=glamglare.com)
### Selkie - Lick The Sun
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-lick-the-sun/
Last updated: 2026-08-29T17:06:27.000Z
Every song by the Scottish singer and producer [**Selkie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/selkie?ref=glamglare.com) is a world of its own. You can dive in and explore the rich soundscapes she creates with electronics, guitar, intricately programmed rhythms, and most of all, her voice, processed and clean.

"Lick The Sun" is the closer of her new EP [*inWaves*](https://glamglare.com/album/selkie-inwaves?ref=glamglare.com), and maybe the one that comes closest to a pop song. But I recommend taking a quiet 30 minutes to experience the entire record on headphones.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/lick-the-sun/6795978793?i=6795979092&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0DZ8NBj53qLr5QwPYf3GhJ?si=e73e190a0a484d00&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### BirdyHop - Empty Pages
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/birdyhop-empty-pages/
Last updated: 2026-08-28T11:55:32.000Z
It’s been almost ten years since we first featured [**BirdyHop**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/birdyhop?ref=glamglare.com), with Oliver writing [about them](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-birdyhop-sportsday/) back then. A few years later, I premiered "[This Time](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-premiere-birdyhop-this-time/)," and now I’m happy to be the one talking about BirdyHop’s new single "Empty Pages."

Light guitars and soft, tender vocals give "Empty Pages" an immediately reassuring quality, even as melancholy runs gently underneath. There’s something comforting about the song’s unhurried presence, and its simplicity feels particularly fitting for a return after seven years away.

BirdyHop say:

> "Empty Pages is our first release in seven years (since 'This Time'!) and is out on 28 August. A lot changed for us during that time gap, both around us and closer to home, and we only really wanted to come back if we felt we had something to say. This song came out of trying to process some of that time - memory, absence and the intense feeling of things changing while life carries on."

The duo continues:

> "Musically we wanted something quite simple and direct: rocky without just piling on distortion, with a bit of that melodic/new-wave feel we’ve always liked. We recorded it at Abbey Road, largely in a day, and deliberately played big chunks live together with our friend Isaac Keating on drums, so it kept a slightly loose, human feel rather than becoming too polished."

As we’ve come to know BirdyHop, they have a knack for making music that feels understated without ever feeling slight. "Empty Pages" is a welcome return, carrying seven years of change with a beautifully light touch.

Listen to "Empty Pages," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [BirdyHop](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/birdyhop?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Empty Pages" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Beverly Hell - Ghost
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-ghost/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T15:59:31.000Z
[**Beverly Hell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beverly-hell?ref=glamglare.com) is from Los Angeles, but she ventured out to London — fitting territory for her new drum-and-bass-inspired song "Ghost." The mood switch between the reflective verse and the angry, hard-hitting chorus keeps you on edge, building a spooky mystery around what actually happened between her and the person who vanished.

Beverly explains:

> “We think we’re so successful at hiding who we are from one another, but we give everything away. Every movement and micro expression, the way our breath catches or lingers, tells the full story. Sometimes it’s easier to run when we think we’ve been caught. This song is about how that absence makes your presence linger even longer in the silence, and solidifies the stories you don’t want told.”

Listen to “Ghost,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [your favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/BeverlyHell-GhostHauntingMe?ref=glamglare.com) or on YouTube below.

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Still Listening
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/still-listening/
Last updated: 2026-08-27T14:31:31.000Z
For almost half a year now, we have been revisiting glamglare history in this newsletter by looking at our Song Pick of the Day features from one, five, and ten years ago. This is a pretty random selection, and it is a lot of fun to rediscover the songs we listened to in the past.

Music is a strong trigger for memories, so some songs reveal bigger stories. But for others, there’s nothing, and we’re just scratching our heads. 

Still, there are very interesting findings, particularly in the ten-year bucket. In any case, 2016 was an interesting year for glamglare. In late summer, we met with a musician we had featured and his manager on the Williamsburg Waterfront and decided to present his release show. We had some experience booking live shows after organizing two showcases for the now-defunct Northside Festival with [Audiofemme](https://www.audiofemme.com/?ref=glamglare.com). This led to the monthly glamglare live series at The Delancey, which ran until fall 2019[1](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn1-30629) and connected us with many musicians, some of whom became good friends.

However, booking shows is tough work. Filling the bill was a challenge every month. Our Song Pick of the Day feature helped: whenever an artist hailed from New York City, we asked if they would play live. Many said yes. Some played their first shows. All in all, it was a wonderfully rewarding experience.

In the same year, after I learned that Warpaint was announced for Iceland Airwaves, we booked flights to Reykjavík. It became so much more than our third time traveling to see my [favorite band](https://www.glamglare.com/music/meet-the-best-band-in-the-world/): we discovered new favorite bands, made connections, and fell in love with an exciting place for music and more.

In hindsight, 2016 may also have marked a significant turning point for indie music. Iceland Airwaves offers some evidence: the festival began to shrink[2](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn2-30629) in the years that followed, and the number of internationally known acts became smaller. SXSW has sadly followed a similar path.

After all-you-can-listen streaming services moved into the mainstream, it became harder for artists to reach the threshold at which touring the world makes sense. More exciting music than ever is being created, which makes it more challenging for an individual artist to build a global following.

The Airwaves 2016 festival poster hangs in our apartment, and most of the listed bands are familiar. Today, we typically find very few familiar names in festival lineups, even though we actively listen to dozens of new artists every week. That shows how challenging it has become to find common ground in music over the past ten years.

## Discovery of the Week: Prozac+ and Il Genio from Italy

A week ago, at a small gathering at our place, we met the 17-year-old daughter of a friend who studies in Florence, Italy, and also DJs. Since we had made several attempts to explore Italian music, we asked her for recommendations. What she suggested was surprising: the punk rock trio **Prozac+** ([Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/prozac/16542987?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/74OFHbDbgVQi0IYb7gir5t?si=G9sQ173XRM-TOwukvfqruA&ref=glamglare.com)) and the Electro-Pop duo **Il Genio** ([Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/il-genio/281608602?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ID6sR0QSfJJU9nDNUCc4d?si=8esgJrPWTWOS2jziyy9%5FgQ&ref=glamglare.com)). The bands were active in the 1990s and 2000s, respectively, well before she was born. The music is good, and we find Italian a great language for singing. Check out their greatest hits below:

## Cover Song of the Week: Frankie Rose - A Forest

A good way to cover a perfect song is to stay close to the original. For her “A Forest,” [**Frankie Rose**](https://www.frankierose.info/?ref=glamglare.com)replaced Robert Smith’s wail with a seductive whisper. The rest remains as haunting and mysterious as the 1980 The Cure version.

## This Week in glamglare history

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Mothica, Foolish Deep, and Gran Fenwick

### 1 Year Ago: [Gran Fenwick - Armour Hill](https://www.glamglare.com/music/gran-fenwick-armour-hill/)

‘Armour Hill” comes with an enjoyable amateur Sci-Fi video,

### 5 Years Ago: [Foolish Deep - Looking for the Moon](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-foolish-deep-looking-for-the-moon/)

There’s a nice story behind this song about frontman Caspar M-B chasing the moon in LA on a motorcycle. Since their 2022 live EP, Foolish Deep, released only two more singles, despite their hooky alternative rock that should have found them fans.

### 10 Years Ago: [Mothica - Out Of It](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-mothica-out-of-it/)

I’m quite happy to find Mothica here, as we have been following her from the beginning of her career. “Out Of Here” on her 2017 EP *Heavy Heart* is still from her synth-pop phase. She is still very much around and released her last album this June.

## Song Pick of the Day

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New Age Healers, Maripool, Miliella, Lois Sedgwick, Carmie, Shaina Heyes, and The Hails

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcwjxsPVT5ko&si=St2RuT3HDMCirg7M&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [New Age Healers - Moored](https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-age-healers-moored/)
- [Lois Sedgwick - Look What You’ve Done](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lois-sedgwick-look-what-youve-done/)
- [Carmie - First Flight To France](https://www.glamglare.com/music/carmie-first-flight-to-france/)
- [Maripool - Alone Tonight](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maripool-alone-tonight/)
- [Miliella - Wait for Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/miliella-wait-for-me/)
- [Shaina Hayes - Tempest](https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-tempest-video/)
- [The Hails - Corruptor](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-hails-corruptor/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Across the East River in 9 Photos

After a whirlwind week, including a rain-drenched birthday party we hosted for a dear friend, we took Friday off and hopped on the East River Ferry to North Williamsburg. There, we spent a couple of hours at the beach, watching Manhattan turn gold and then pink, before sailing home past the illuminated Brooklyn Bridge and downtown skyline.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. The Delancey changed the booking for their downstairs venue, but, of course, the pandemic would have brought our showcases to an end not much later. [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr1-30629)
2. 2016 included Reykjavík’s spectacular convention center Harpa for the last time. While the festival expanded to two cities in the following year, a new ownership reduced the footprint again in 2018\. [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr2-30629)
### The Hails - Corruptor
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-hails-corruptor/
Last updated: 2026-08-26T15:17:24.000Z
[The Hails](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-hails?ref=glamglare.com)' "Corruptor" gets moving immediately, propelled by bouncy, driving drums that give the song its distinctive pulse. Against them, the vocals come in strikingly bright and breezy, creating a contrast that makes the track especially infectious.

For their upcoming album *Duckpond*, The Hails — whose members are spread between Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York — spent last summer together in a house in South Florida, writing with the intention of recapturing the in-the-moment energy of their early songs. "Corruptor" certainly has that immediacy: buoyant, melodic, and wonderfully alive.

Listen to "Corruptor," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Shaina Hayes - Tempest [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-tempest-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-25T16:24:04.000Z
[**Shaina Hayes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/shaina-hayes?ref=glamglare.com) never raises her voice, and the gently plucked guitar line never turns unpleasant. But there are small turns and twists that hint at a coming storm. It arrives after about two minutes — though in a very Shaina Hayes way, one that finds warmth and beauty even in emotional drama.

“Tempest” is on the third album, [*Take The Case of a Rose*](https://glamglare.com/album/shaina-hayes-take-the-case-of-a-rose?ref=glamglare.com), by the Montréal-based singer/songwriter (and vegetable farmer), out on November 13 via Bonsound. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://bonsound.co/tempestIB?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Miliella - Wait for Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/miliella-wait-for-me/
Last updated: 2026-08-24T15:34:01.000Z
Hailing from Italy and now calling London home, singer/songwriter [**Miliella**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/miliella?ref=glamglare.com) brings a gentle intimacy to “Wait for Me.” Delicately finger-picked guitar sets the scene before her surprisingly self-assured vocals enter, giving the song an immediate sense of presence. Written while living away from home, “Wait for Me” reflects on distance, belonging, and how the people and places we leave behind continue to shape us.

The song never loses its soft touch, even as it gradually swells and expands, making room for something bigger without disturbing its intimacy. “Wait for Me” offers a first glimpse of Miliella’s forthcoming EP, *The Maze*, due in January. Miliella (Emilia Mammino) says:

> “A lot of my music explores places I’ve never been, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Through these journeys, I hope listeners can find a part of themselves.”

Listen to "Wait for Me," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Maripool - Alone Tonight
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/maripool-alone-tonight/
Last updated: 2026-08-23T18:58:03.000Z
"Alone Tonight" draws you in with a repeated guitar riff over an electronic beat, building to a dramatic finale when the strings arrive. It's a journey of self-discovery that London-via-Lisbon singer-songwriter [**Maripool**](https://glamglare.com/artist/maripool?ref=glamglare.com), aka Natacha Simões, follows both in this single and across her debut album, [*Rotten Luck*](https://glamglare.com/album/maripool-rotten-luck?ref=glamglare.com). She never reveals what actually happened — the thing that presumably led to her move to London — but the song lets us feel its weight when she closes it with the wish to be left alone.

Natacha explains:

> I think for me it’s the saddest song in the record, it’s about being back with my family in the place I grew up but never really talking about the things that went wrong and just pretending everything is fine.

Rotten Luck is out this Friday. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Alone Tonight," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/alone-tonight/6788915634?i=6788915637&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5K4baFkDDmDVA4sO9LOzE8?si=b362fd9b00a94b81&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below, made together with Natacha's sister, Carina.

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Carmie - First Flight To France
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/carmie-first-flight-to-france/
Last updated: 2026-08-22T18:30:11.000Z
Danish singer-songwriter [**Carmie**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/carmie?ref=glamglare.com) caught our attention last year with “[Talk to Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/carmie-talk-to-me/),” and it’s lovely to hear from her again. “First Flight To France” takes her sound in a slightly different direction, adding a bit of country swagger to its bright, flirty charm. Easygoing and laid-back, the song feels made for following wherever the story takes you.

Carmie (née Christine Aggerholm) says:

> "I've always been drawn to the way country music tells stories. These new songs gave me the freedom to explore that side of my songwriting even more, and 'First Flight To France' feels like the perfect introduction to this new universe."

Listen to "First Flight To France," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Lois Sedgwick - Look What You’ve Done
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lois-sedgwick-look-what-youve-done/
Last updated: 2026-08-21T18:33:16.000Z
Too much of a good thing? In her new song, the Sheffield-based singer-songwriter [**Lois Sedgwick**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lois-sedgwick?ref=glamglare.com) does not understand how she can be in love so much. There is a delightful moment at the start when some modern voice processing is followed by nostalgic disco production. But it's Lois' gleeful vocals that make the song such a joyful listen.

She says:

> “What you've done” is my second track of the EP, and it's about falling for someone and feeling like you are going insane and being absolutely infatuated with a person to the point of feeling like a different person. The chorus repeats “look what you've done” as if there is a sort of resentment towards this person for making you feel this way.

“Look What You’ve Done,” is on Lois Sedgwick’s new EP [*Still I Dance*](https://glamglare.com/artist/lois-sedgwick?ref=glamglare.com), out now. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/look-what-youve-done/6791616602?i=6791616607&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1yvQuu2BJSak9C749nAf2Z?si=e6e997db64124914&ref=glamglare.com), or YouTube below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day - [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### New Age Healers - Moored
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-age-healers-moored/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T16:44:35.000Z
“Moored” feels immediately familiar, yet [**New Age Healers**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/new-age-healers?ref=glamglare.com) never quite let the song go where you expect it to. The Seattle band folds shoegaze into a distinctly British-feeling melodic sensibility, with vocal harmonies that bring Oasis to mind and a sweeping quality reminiscent of The Verve. Guitars shimmer and swell while the song keeps subtly shifting beneath them.

Sonically bright and expansive, “Moored” carries considerably heavier concerns underneath. Frontman **Owen Murphy** describes the approach behind the band’s upcoming fifth album, *Blowing Smoke Through the Choir*:

> “These are political songs hidden within love songs. There's no possible way someone like me can make a record right now and not, in some way, shape, or form have what's happening in the world affect it thematically.”

Murphy also produces KEXP’s *The Morning Show* with John Richards, an experience he says has found its way into the new record. Intelligent, melodic, and beautifully layered, “Moored” keeps revealing little turns you didn’t quite see coming.

Listen to “Moored,” our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Signs of Life
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/signs-of-life/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T14:33:32.000Z
Britain has a new prime minister, and one of his first actions was [cutting the business rates for grassroots venues and clubs](https://musically.com/2026/07/23/uk-grassroots-venues-and-clubs-to-get-a-business-rates-cut/?ref=glamglare.com). I find it remarkable because national politics rarely addresses live music at the grassroots level. That shows how integral rock and pop music is to the U.K. identity. Such an action would be hard to imagine in the U.S. or Germany.

Also interesting was the remark that the funding will come from reviewing tax reliefs “for businesses that do not make a positive contribution to local communities” — for example, vape shops. Even if you vape, you probably agree that streets lined with smoke shops don’t add much to a livable city.

Small venues are essential to a thriving music culture. That should be obvious, even if [some argue](https://www.glamglare.com/music/go-see-a-show/) that musicians should not bother playing live for a small audience and should instead go directly to TikTok to launch their careers.

But maybe that idea is outdated too, as it becomes increasingly difficult to verify the authenticity of music. If you see a band play live on stage, you know it is real.

## Discovery of the Week

When the U.K. blog The Quietus posted an [interview with British shoegaze pioneers Lush](https://thequietus.com/interviews/lush-interview/?ref=glamglare.com) on Instagram, I was excited — but it turned out to be from their archives, recorded in 2015 when they released a reunion EP and a handful of shows.

Still, the interview offers a nice look back at their heyday in the late 80s to mid-90s. Unfortunately, this is old news now: you can read the entire story in Miki Berenyi’s [excellent memoir](https://www.glamglare.com/music/same-time-different-worlds/), which reveals that the reunion did not last long, as the band soon broke apart again along fault lines.

In any case, their 2015/2016 EP “Blind Spot” ([Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/blind-spot-ep/1292736312?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/2KhIrbE9hJndtDl0zvm3C9?si=THmEb1TZQfSH1bDBxWBs5A&ref=glamglare.com)) is a nice reminder of one of the most underrated bands of the 90s.

## Cover Song of the Week: They/Live - Self Control

This new version of “Self Control” sounds every bit as 80s as the original, yet with a more synth-heavy, dancefloor-ready production. [They/Live](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/theylive?ref=glamglare.com)’s vocals complement the song beautifully, bringing a lovely restraint and leaving behind much of the original’s drama. Laura Branigan’s 1984 [super hit](https://youtu.be/RP0%5F8J7uxhs?si=SEbBmTCMTBIsCJBJ&ref=glamglare.com), surprisingly, featured rock guitars and hard-hitting four-on-the-floor drums[1](#fn1-17612).

For more information about the making of this cover and the production team, [go here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcBqRGpv8aO/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink&igsi=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==).

## This Week in glamglare history

![Flight Brigade, BNNY, and Tamar Berk](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/08/Throwback-August-20-1.jpg)

Flight Brigade, BNNY, and Tamar Berk

### 1 Year Ago: [Tamar Berk - stay close by](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tamar-berk-stay-close-by/)

This indie rock song by San Diego musician Tamar Berk is from her fifth and, so far, last album, *ocd*. Earlier this month, [she recorded a video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbgcWOJh7m7/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) about the song, in which she reveals its story.

### 5 Years Ago: [BNNY - August](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-bnny-august/)

This hazy track is inspired by the summer in BNNY’s hometown, Chicago. The band around Jessica Viscius celebrated their [10th birthday](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYpnslilWUp/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) in May.

### 10 Years Ago: [Flight Brigade - Hurricane Season](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-flight-brigade-hurricane-season/)

Flight Brigade has seven band members and a sound that drew comparisons to Arcade Fire. They announced a comeback in 2022, but [had to cancel all shows](https://www.instagram.com/p/CeDn0Tjqp4n/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==). Someone is still paying for their website, so maybe one day…

## Song Pick of the Day

![effe, Jasmin Stone’s Project, Poesie, Lowly, wilt, Freyja Elsy, and Sijya](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/08/Song-Picks-33-2026-1.jpg)

effe, Jasmin Stone’s Project, Poesie, Lowly, wilt, Freyja Elsy, and Sijya

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNKnQP1R9E48&si=e1%5FNmwr9W8Nu5AR-&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Poesie - Undress Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/poesie-undress-me/)
- [wilt - dent](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wilt-dent-video/)
- [effe - Tears Always Burn](https://www.glamglare.com/music/effe-tears-always-burn/)
- [Sijya - Turbine](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sijya-turbine-video/)
- [Lowly - Softy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lowly-softy/)
- [Jasmin Stone’s Project - Faceless](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jasmin-stones-project-faceless-video/)
- [Freyja Elsy - Another Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/freyja-elsy-another-life/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## A Walk to Union Square in Nine Photos

A walk to Union Square on a beautiful August afternoon, with plenty to see along the way. Browsing at [Barnes & Noble](https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2675?ref=glamglare.com), a drink at [Time Out Market](https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-union-square?ref=glamglare.com), a little greenery, and New York doing what New York does best: making the walk itself the destination.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard (#7)

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1. The original is by the Italian musician Raf. Both versions were played on German radio in 1984 - the creatures of the night ran wild that year. [↩︎](#fnr1-17612)
### Freyja Elsy - Another Life
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/freyja-elsy-another-life/
Last updated: 2026-08-19T19:41:38.000Z
What if? [**Freyja Elsy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/freyja-elsy?ref=glamglare.com)'s new song "Another Life" asks what could have been as a quiet reflection over soft guitars and subtle electronic textures — until the last minute, when the song shifts pace, giving you a feeling similar to what Freyja describes here:

> It was a revelatory moment - a sudden burst of sunshine through the clouds, a light breeze in the middle of a scorching heatwave. At the same time came an existential drop in the stomach. What might have happened if I hadn't forged that path for myself?

“Another Life” is from Freyja Elsy’s new EP *to stop the world turning*, out September 11\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://found.ee/freyjaelsyanotherlife?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. For one song like this every day in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Jasmin Stone's Project - Faceless [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/jasmin-stones-project-faceless-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T16:32:48.000Z
Big, gleaming synths give "Faceless" an immediate pull, but beneath its bright surface lies something considerably more melancholic. [**Jasmin Stone's Project**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/jasmin-stone?ref=glamglare.com) contrasts wistful verses with an upbeat chorus, while the repeated "faceless" carries a strangely deflated quality that cuts through all that sonic beauty.

Stone's bright, clear vocals sit beautifully within the song's cinematic production, which feels expansive without overwhelming its emotional core. "Faceless" explores isolation, disconnection, and the loss of humanity that can come with living increasingly behind screens.

That idea extends into the accompanying video, where different characters move through everyday life seemingly alongside one another, yet increasingly caught in their own parallel realities. The visual treatment suits the song perfectly: polished and captivating on the surface, with something much lonelier underneath.

Listen to "Faceless," our Song Pick of the Day, and check out the cool video.

Connect with [Jasmin Stone's Project](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/jasmin-stone?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Faceless" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Lowly - Softy
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lowly-softy/
Last updated: 2026-08-17T16:09:07.000Z
When I saw the Danish quintet [**Lowly**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lowly?ref=glamglare.com) playing SXSW in 2019, they could even fill a corporate function room at the Convention Center with the warmth of their music. So "Softy," the title of their new single and the upcoming album, is apt for a band that develops their music together in jam sessions. Guitars, synths, drums, and the voices of Nanna Schannong and Soffie Viemose all flow together organically for a calming experience.

The band explains:

> Softy is an ode to our emotional core; how we build and train our emotions like any other muscle in our body; that our emotional muscles easily weaken and strengthen with our outward actions. And in this state of mind, the lyrics revolve around the thought that we, through relationships and parenthood, completely devour all emotion and love from our closest relations in order to maintain and build our emotional core.

Listen to "Softy," the title track of Lowly's [upcoming album](https://glamglare.com/album/lowly-softy?ref=glamglare.com), out on October 30 via Bella Union. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/softy/1893613742?i=1893614026&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3yMTkFvHqeBm5fyQNEpvjA?si=53d901c27dd3463d&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your inbox every day.

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Sijya - Turbine [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sijya-turbine-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-16T19:09:07.000Z
[**Sijya**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sijya?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Turbine” feels like entering a world where something ominous is already in motion. Distorted synths and dense, immersive textures create an eerie, brooding, deeply unsettling atmosphere, with mechanical sounds rubbing against something distinctly human. There is little comfort here, and almost no light at the end of the tunnel, which makes the song all the more compelling.

The New Delhi artist first played “Turbine” at London’s Tate Modern, during what was only her fifth or sixth live show and her first performance outside India. She recalls:

> “I played this song for the first time at the Turbine Hall. Thristian Richards (Global Roots) had somehow found my music online and invited me to perform at the Tate Modern. It was a wild experience - my first show outside India. It was also only my fifth or sixth show ever, so it was incredible and pretty frightening. Turbine felt like a name that fit the song well. Some of the sounds are what an old turbine sounds like in my head.”

Written during the same creative period as her “Leather & Brass” EP, “Turbine” remained unreleased until now. And while I dig the song’s menacing darkness, I am equally taken by Sijya’s wonderfully open attitude toward the music she makes—and the music that might still be waiting:

> “I’m not sure why I didn’t include it the first time around. It’s funny what we choose to put out and what we don’t. It’s a creative decision like any other but looking back it can feel quite random. Maybe my best songs are still in my laptop.”

I love that sentiment. There is confidence in trusting your own creative energy like this: knowing there is already something exciting sitting on your laptop, while leaving room for the possibility that the best might still be ahead. Longtime collaborator Tito directed, shot, and edited the accompanying video, with Ayush as DOP, continuing a creative partnership that grew out of the “Leather & Brass” era.

Enter Sijya’s beautifully unsettling world and listen to “Turbine,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Sijya](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sijya?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Turbine" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### effe - Tears Always Burn
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/effe-tears-always-burn/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T16:23:26.000Z
"Tears Always Burn" is one of those atmospheric pop songs that wash over you. Reminiscent of late-'80s synth-pop and driven by a '90s trip-hop beat, the song feels nostalgic and forward-looking at once. And wait for that cinematic outro — it's the kind that makes you want to start the song right back over.

The Melbourne-based artist [**effe**](https://glamglare.com/artist/effe?ref=glamglare.com) just released her debut EP [*Solder*](https://glamglare.com/album/effe-solder?ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Tears Always Burn,” on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/tears-always-burn/6793798486?i=6793798493&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5eRigJE4gYutJ6YY0aZL10?si=335dc7c0db454b70&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### wilt - dent [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wilt-dent-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T17:40:04.000Z
Los Angeles quartet [**wilt**](https://youtu.be/LUUbLX0KiXE?si=wXhf3kXUcmxnUhIw&ref=glamglare.com) tap into the moody, melodic side of alternative rock on "dent," a song that immediately brings to mind Incubus around the *Morning View* era. Beautiful vocal harmonies and a brooding, guitar-driven atmosphere give the track its pull, while Chelsea Rifkin's expressive lead vocals bring a refreshing presence to that familiar sonic territory. "dent" doesn't stay in one place for long. Its compact runtime holds an unusual structure, a time-signature change, and an increasingly intense outro that pushes the song into much heavier territory.

The band says:

> “’dent’ is by far the most unique song we've ever written — an unusual structure, a time signature change, a crazy outro — and yet it's the most wilt thing we've ever made. Carlos De La Garza's production made it as loud and massive as it deserved. It's short, but it feels like our sonic thesis statement — which is exactly why we put it at the front of the album.”

The accompanying video, directed by Ambar Navarro, places the band in a retro-futurist setting, with clothing and accessories upcycled and handmade by Rifkin herself. As the opening track of wilt's forthcoming album [*when no one’s watching*](https://wilt.ffm.to/whennooneswatching?ref=glamglare.com), "dent" makes that thesis statement in just a few compelling minutes. Listen to "dent," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [wilt](https://youtu.be/LUUbLX0KiXE?si=wXhf3kXUcmxnUhIw&ref=glamglare.com) and add "dent" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Poesie - Undress Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/poesie-undress-me/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T16:14:48.000Z
Exuberant, funny, and a bit theatrical — "Undress Me" feels like a spontaneous celebration of love. But London-based singer-songwriter [**Poesie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/poesie?ref=glamglare.com) has plenty more in her repertoire. Each of the five songs on her upcoming EP *Nature Mother* has a different theme, musically and lyrically, so prepare for a wild ride when the record comes out this October.

Listen to “Undress Me,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5EScQ4g6VALBo18nJZVPWa?si=950bdea28f794541&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/undress-me/6790473168?i=6790473172&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Joy Is in the Air
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/joy-is-in-the-air/
Last updated: 2026-08-13T14:35:03.000Z
What you like makes you happier than what you dislike. So when the Balloon Museum’s Downtown Manhattan location opened, we wanted to be blown away. And we were, as you’ll see in Elke’s review in “Discovery of the Week.

But what about the things we don’t like? Music writer Poppy Platt published a negative review of Charli XCX’s new album[1](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn1-9838). In her [Substack post](https://greatesthits.substack.com/p/i-didnt-like-charlis-album-does-that), she recounts receiving death threats in response. Of course, death threats are not okay, and she is right when she says: “It is depressing.” A lot of things on the internet are depressing these days, and it is wise to avoid places where people find hate funny and entertaining (X/Twitter comes to mind). But that also means giving up a large part of the audience, which a professional writer like Poppy may not want to do.

But this also makes me question the value of graded album reviews. There was a time when you would go through them to plan your next music CD investment, but these days you can simply listen to it yourself. If you like it, you may click “Add to Library”; if not, no harm done. 

Poppy certainly put in the work. She listened to Charli XCX many times, which she obviously didn’t enjoy, before writing her critique. But what is her negative review good for, except to stir controversy? Charli’s fans will dismiss it and maybe go to X for a personal insult. Indifferent listeners might save a bit of time by avoiding the album, and haters probably feel a jolt of schadenfreude.

Positive reviews, on the other hand, could inspire you to discover something new and perhaps add some context to your listening experience. So why not just scrap the one- and two-star reviews and focus on the good ones? Of course, writers like Poppy want to review new albums honestly. That is what professional music journalists do. I’m just not sure whether that form of journalism still serves us well.

## Discovery of the Week: The Balloon Museum

What if a museum asked you not just to look at the art, but to step inside, touch, listen, climb, lie down, and play? [The Balloon Museum](https://balloonmuseum.world/daydream/?ref=glamglare.com) does exactly that. Its newly opened New York flagship brings together immersive installations by thirteen artists for “Daydream,” transforming the Tin Building into a wonderfully imaginative world where visitors become part of the art themselves.

And while balloons might suggest something lighthearted at first, air itself emerges as one of the exhibition’s most fascinating materials. Artists find ways of making the invisible visible, giving air shape, movement, and volume. Daniel Wurtzel sends delicate fabrics dancing on currents of air, while Cyril Lancelin turns it into inflatable architecture you can walk through and get lost in. Elsewhere, Marina Abramović invites visitors into a surreal imagined world, while Boris Acket’s beautifully titled “There, Where I Am Absent” only truly comes alive when you lie beneath its suspended mechanical wing. Reflected in the mirrored ceiling above, your own body becomes part of the work and completes the illusion.

We laughed so hard trying to find our way through giant balloons, rode a whimsical carousel, wandered through Abramović’s otherworldly forest playing with the “snow,” lay underneath Acket’s moving wing, and got blissfully lost in Cyril Lancelin’s black-and-white labyrinth. Some installations were exuberant and playful, others dreamy, beautiful, and almost meditative. What connected them all was the invitation to participate, to experience art with more than just our eyes.

We first admired the dancing veils of Daniel Wurtzel’s “Air Tables,” but once we realized we could pick them up and send them dancing on different currents of air ourselves, watching was no longer enough. And when was the last time you sat on a swing? Or tried to walk across a sea of giant bubbles? There is no single way to experience “Daydream,” and perhaps that’s part of its magic. For us, it was an afternoon filled with joy, wonder, and the sheer pleasure of playing.

For more of the experience, scroll down to this week’s Nine Photos, **The Art of Playing**.

## Cover Song of the Week: The Gospellers - Up, Up and Away (ft. May J.)

Balloons have been on our minds this week, so it is impossible not to think of this song, written by Jimmy Webb and popularized by The Fifth Dimension in 1967\. It was also featured on the first record I can remember: a compilation designed to showcase the stereo capabilities of your hi-fi, with a yellow-orange cover showing a bikini-clad woman.

It is impossible to pull “Up, Up and Away” out of the era it was written in. On the contrary, it is an immediate time travel back to the late 60s and 70s. While I’m sure there are some punk versions among the countless covers, I believe the song is best savored in an upbeat, happy version, like the 2012 version by the Japanese acapella band [**The Gospellers**](https://www.gospellers.tv/?ref=glamglare.com) featuring singer [**May J**](https://www.may-j.com/index.php?ref=glamglare.com). The retro music competition video is a lot of fun, too.

## This Week in glamglare history

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ACRYLIC, Hayden Thorpe, and Dear Boy

### 1 Year Ago: [Dear Boy - After All (feat. Rocket)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-after-all-feat-rocket/)

We picked three songs from *Celebrator*, Dear Boy’s second album. “After All” features Alithea Tuttle, the singer of Rocket.

### 5 Years Ago: [Hayden Thorpe - Parallel Kingdom](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-hayden-thorpe-parallel-kingdom-video/)

“Parallel Kingdom” is an atmospheric, haunting song from Wild Beasts’ singer’s debut solo album *Moondust For My Diamond*. We watched the mystical video on repeat when it was released.

### 10 Years Ago: [ACRYLIC - Overrun](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-acrylic-overrun/)

The Scottish quintet ACRYLIC shut down their website and removed “Overrun” from SoundCloud and YouTube. However, two years after we featured the song, they released the song again on an EP, *All I Am* ([Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/1xcTlhDMyD6FxGTma49KGf?si=ELKlTv40SFGfK9FxhEVpYg&ref=glamglare.com) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-i-am-ep/1339200082?ref=glamglare.com)), so you still have the opportunity to listen to this melodic indie rock gem.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Junior VP, Tanzana, Art d’Decco, O Slow, Spencer Sutherland, MERCE, and Empress Of

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN3pTOBsibhY&si=PAeuOAqCu2YyuHbl&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Tanzana - Without A Sound](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tanzana-without-a-sound/)
- [MERCE - My Guy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/merce-my-guy/)
- [Spencer Sutherland - Somebody’s Gonna Love Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/spencer-sutherland-somebodys-gonna-love-me-video/)
- [O Slow - NO BODY](https://www.glamglare.com/music/o-slow-no-body-video/)
- [Art d’Ecco - The Death of Indie](https://www.glamglare.com/music/art-decco-the-death-of-indie-video/)
- [Empress Of - SYW (ft. Cecile Believe)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/empress-of-syw-ft-cecile-believe/)
- [Junior VP - Red Cardigan](https://www.glamglare.com/music/junior-vp-red-cardigan/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## The Art of Playing

Looking is only the beginning at the Balloon Museum’s “[Daydream](https://balloonmuseum.world/daydream/?ref=glamglare.com).” We climbed, wandered, touched, listened, lay down, got lost, and became part of the art ourselves. For more about our wonderfully joyful afternoon, see this week’s Discovery of the Week above.

(1) Martin Creed Work, *No. 366: Half the air in a given space*  
(2) Valerio Berruti, *The Carousel*  
(3) Daniel Wurtzel, *Air Tables*  
(4) Alex Schweder, *Our Breath, Her Joy*  
(5) Onionlab, *Into the Cloud*  
(6) Boris Acket, *There, Where I Am Absent*  
(7) Hyperstudio, *Agosto*  
(8) Cyril Lancelin, *The Forest of Endless Circles*  
(9) Marina Abramović, *Snowy/Windy/Spring on the Planet Z*

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard (2, 9)

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1. We are kind of Charli XCX fans after her [Coachella 2025 performance](https://www.glamglare.com/music/we-are-fans/). [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr1-9838)
### Junior VP - Red Cardigan
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/junior-vp-red-cardigan/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:55:16.000Z
“Red Cardigan” has the wonderful familiarity of classic indie rock without feeling like a throwback. Glasgow’s [**Junior VP**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/junior-vp?ref=glamglare.com) pair guitars, bass, and crisp drums with Ross Macintosh’s expressive, slightly raspy vocals and lovely harmonies.

At its heart, though, “Red Cardigan” is a story. Built around the memory of a long-lost first love, the song unfolds across three verses while keeping an easy melodic pull throughout. Recorded at Glasgow’s now-closed Venice of the North Studios with Jamie Martin, it carries a touch of nostalgia without ever feeling stuck in the past. Macintosh says:

> “I think this is one of the only tracks on our upcoming album that has three verses. We usually try to keep songs short, sweet and going in different directions but I really like the narrative that we managed to put together here. It tells the story of a sort of ‘long-lost first love’ and we hope it resonates, or at the very least that people find themselves humming along to the chorus afterwards. It’s a weird one because the chorus lyrics came whilst I was writing the melody, but I have no idea who Grace is… There’s a lot of playfulness in the instruments and magic moments that can only come from being in the studio.”

Whoever Grace may be, she helped inspire one very memorable indie-rock song. Listen to “Red Cardigan,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Junior VP](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/junior-vp?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Red Cardigan" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Empress Of - SYW (ft. Cecile Believe) [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/empress-of-syw-ft-cecile-believe/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T20:09:46.000Z
"SYW" radiates positive energy with its clear message: "Don't just tell me, do it, do it." The LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**Empress Of**](https://glamglare.com/artist/empress-of?ref=glamglare.com) (Lorely Rodriguez) teams up with Canadian musician Cécile Believe, who also joins her in the heartwarming, beautiful video filmed in Mexico City.

“SYW” is the latest single from Empress Of's new album [*Dream House*](https://glamglare.com/album/empress-of-dream-house?ref=glamglare.com), out on September 18\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://empressof.lnk.to/SYW?ref=glamglare.com), and don’t miss watching the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Art d'Ecco - The Death of Indie [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/art-decco-the-death-of-indie-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T22:22:20.000Z
Piercing rock guitars and heavy drums set "The Death of Indie" in motion, with [**Art d'Ecco**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/art-decco?ref=glamglare.com) leaning into the song's post-punk intensity and showing yet another side of his formidable vocals. And yes, he can scream, too. Given the subject at hand, you might feel like joining him.

"The Death of Indie" is the towering seven-minute opener of the Vancouver artist's fifth album, [*Scheele’s Green*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/art-decco-scheeles-green?ref=glamglare.com), due October 23 via Paper Bag Records. The song takes aim at the fear and anxiety surrounding AI and its ever-growing reach into our lives and, especially, the arts, and Art d'Ecco says:

> "It's the sound of fear and anxiety–about AI, and the disruption and uncertainty that this technology has triggered as it infiltrates just about every facet of our daily lives, including the arts." 

The accompanying **Loken Charon**\-directed video takes that unease into deliberately unsettling territory, with its puppet-like tech titans dancing their way through a dystopian world. It is creepy because it is meant to be creepy, and it certainly gets its point across.

Art d'Ecco has long been one of my favorite artists, precisely because he never seems content to stay in one place. With "The Death of Indie," he pushes his artistic vision further yet, and if his own hope for the new album is that people will ask, "That's Art d'Ecco??", this first glimpse suggests he might very well get his wish.

Listen to "The Death of Indie," our Song Pick of the Day.

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### O Slow - NO BODY [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/o-slow-no-body-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-09T17:42:06.000Z
"Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody," O Slow repeats before the confession: "wants to know me, gets to know me." In "NO BODY," emotional distance doesn't weigh heavy but soars with swirling, almost euphoric synths and ethereal vocals. [**O Slow**](https://glamglare.com/artist/o-slow?ref=glamglare.com) is the project of Brooklyn-via-Central-California musician Jacqui Miranda. She will release her debut album [*Antenna*](https://glamglare.com/album/o-slow-antenna?ref=glamglare.com) on September 8.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “NO BODY,” on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/4x6jgwe?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video directed by Mars Alba. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Spencer Sutherland - Somebody’s Gonna Love Me [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/spencer-sutherland-somebodys-gonna-love-me-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T15:50:39.000Z
It's one thing to wear your influences proudly. It's another to turn them into something unmistakably your own. [**Spencer Sutherland**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/spencer-sutherland?ref=glamglare.com) does exactly that on "Somebody's Gonna Love Me." From the opening moments, it's impossible not to hear the influence of Queen's grand, theatrical productions, particularly the *A Night at the Opera* era. But what initially sounds familiar soon reveals its own identity.

The lavish arrangement embraces all the drama and larger-than-life spirit of classic glam rock, yet Sutherland wisely never tries to sound like Freddie Mercury. Instead, he leans into his own naturally darker vocal register, allowing those soaring harmonies and theatrical flourishes to feel like an homage rather than an imitation. If anything, his vocal delivery occasionally reminded me more of David Lee Roth than Mercury. Perhaps that's why the song works so well. It never hides its influences, yet it never loses its own identity.

Admittedly, if Queen has never been your thing, this style may not win you over. But if you've ever found yourself smiling at a gloriously over-the-top rock production, there's a good chance "Somebody's Gonna Love Me" will do exactly the same. 

The accompanying video is the perfect complement to the song, matching its theatrical spirit while quietly reinforcing its message. Listen to "Somebody's Gonna Love Me," our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Spencer Sutherland](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/spencer-sutherland?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Somebody’s Gonna Love Me" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### MERCE - My Guy
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/merce-my-guy/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T17:04:26.000Z
“My Guy” is a mantra, telling yourself that nothing is lost and that life goes on in a better way. The restrained music, with piano, percussion, and subtle electronics, teeters on the brink of sadness and relief – there is still some way to go before this relationship is in the past.

Mercedes explains:

> My Guy is less about a guy I didn’t align with and more about reassuring myself that there’s no need to cry. Who or what is meant for me will not pass me by. The music is atmospheric and moody with a march-like quality that feels like the path I’m on, the twisting, winding road to my highest good.

[**MERCE**](https://glamglare.com/artist/merce?ref=glamglare.com) is the new solo project of Mercedes Martinez, who has been active in the Soul and R&B scene since the 1990s. “My Guy” is the first single from her upcoming album *ALIVE*.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6nWxEt7PSFYHSINOpZJbok?si=789a39fbb240484e&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-guy/6790973604?i=6790973605&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day - [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Tanzana - Without A Sound
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tanzana-without-a-sound/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T18:31:25.000Z
From its opening moments, "Without A Sound" envelops you in a dark, brooding atmosphere. The Glasgow five-piece [**Tanzana**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tanzana?ref=glamglare.com) weave together post-punk, metal, and rock into something that feels relentlessly tense, drawing you ever deeper into its unsettling world.

Freya Talbot's cool, detached vocals rarely betray emotion, while Katie Hare's wonderfully prominent bass anchors the song throughout. Lily Findlay and Sarah Dunn's guitars, together with Karolina Skinderskyte's drums, build layer upon layer of brooding intensity. Rather than relying on constant aggression, Tanzana let atmosphere do the heavy lifting, making "Without A Sound" all the more compelling.

Listen to "Without A Sound," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Music is Life
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/music-is-life/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T14:37:49.000Z
David Marchese is “an enormous Stones fan.” We’re not. In fact, our [very first newsletter](https://www.glamglare.com/music/of-stones-and-finches/) was about not getting caught up in the Stones fever when -after a long break- they played in Munich in 1990\. We wanted to listen to new music, not what our parents listened to[1](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn1-10999).

What did we know? Generations passed, and more than 35 years later, the Rolling Stones still fill stadiums and release new albums. So when Elke found [David Marchese’s interview with Mick Jagger in the New York Times Magazine](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/magazine/mick-jagger-interview.html?ref=glamglare.com), we realized it might be time to readjust our stance (and maybe even listen to the new album *Foreign Tongues*).

The interview is not what you might expect from an 83-year-old quintessential rockstar who has seen it all. He is neither aloof nor does he dispense grandfatherly wisdom. He simply recounts his experiences as a lifelong professional musician in the limelight.

For example, he still loves touring, meaning traveling from city to city, rather than opting for the more convenient residencies that many musicians, including Keith Richards, prefer. “I like going places,” he said, hoping for another world tour.

Mick Jagger is known – and often copied – for his stage performances, but when asked when he “felt that love and freedom in playing a tune,” he replied, “What you’re describing really is when you’re writing.” He’s still on it, having written much of the new album with Keith Richards.

Where does he get his inspiration? Not necessarily from his own life. “Songwriting is about imagination. It’s not all based on true experiences,” he says. 

Read the entire [piece](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/magazine/mick-jagger-interview.html?ref=glamglare.com) (if you can get past the paywall); it is inspiring in unexpected ways.

## Discovery of the Week: Lily Konigsberg - Lily We Need To Talk Now

I’m still going through my Apple Music library alphabetically to determine which records I want to keep in my collection – more than 6,000 songs are just too many. Under the letter L, I found [*Lily We Need To Talk Now*](https://lilykngsbrg.bandcamp.com/album/lily-we-need-to-talk-now?ref=glamglare.com), the only solo album so far by Brooklyn musician **Lily Konigsberg** from 2021\. It is a lively, fun record full of surprising, catchy songs. I hope she does more of those.

## Cover Song of the Week: Rolling Stones - You Know I’m No Good

The Rolling Stones have been covered countless times, but their version of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good” is a particularly interesting twisted time travel. Amy’s 2006 original already reaches back a few decades, juxtaposing mid-60s soul with a modern hip-hop-inspired beat. By giving the new version, released 20 years later, the “Rolling Stones treatment” with a more conventional rhythm, it feels like a song that was covered before the original was even written.

## This Week in glamglare history

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JAXN, Shelly Bhushan, and Yndling

### 1 Year Ago: [Yndling - Fences](https://www.glamglare.com/music/yndling-fences/)

Yndling released her second album [*Time Time Time (I’m In The Palm of Your Hand)*](https://glamglare.com/album/yndling-time-time-time-im-in-the-palm-of-your-hand?ref=glamglare.com) in two batches throughout 2025, with “Fences” marking roughly the midpoint. She is currently on tour, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the prolific Norwegian singer-songwriter releases new music soon.

### 5 Years Ago: [Shelly Bhushan - Heat](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-shelly-bhushan-heat/)

The powerhouse jazz singer Shelly Bhushan released only one song in the 2020s, but in 2025 she joined Anthony Lanni for an album under the name **The Beveled Edges**. She is also a Grammy voter, so I assume she sings on other projects as well.

### 10 Years Ago: [JAXN - Explore](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-jaxn-explore/)

All traces of “Explore” are gone, and although some musicians go by JAXN, it’s hard to tie them back to this song.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Noonzy, Ziemba, Catie Turner, Graceborn, V.V. Lightbody, Tabi Gervis, and Run Remedy

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtu.be/HFuvobj%5FePQ?si=LGRtWcJUopQVpjF%5F&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Catie Turner - California](https://www.glamglare.com/music/catie-turner-california-video/)
- [Ziemba - Pleasure Seekers](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ziemba-pleasure-seekers/)
- [V.V. Lightbody - Practice Smiling](https://www.glamglare.com/music/v-v-lightbody-practice-smiling-video/)
- [Run Remedy - Dissent](https://www.glamglare.com/music/run-remedy-dissent/)
- [Tabi Gervis - Flowers](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tabi-gervis-flowers/)
- [Noonzy - If I Were You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/noonzy-if-i-were-you/)
- [Graceborn - Jujubee](https://www.glamglare.com/music/graceborn-jujubee/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## A Handful of Summer in Nine Photos

When I browsed through my photos on Tuesday morning, I was surprised to find hardly any new ones. On any given day, I take at least a dozen, if not many more, but somehow I just didn’t feel like it over the weekend, even though Oliver and I spent a couple of blissful, carefree summer days together. Since we had a picnic planned on the waterfront in North Williamsburg, though, I ended up snapping a few after all. Enjoy views of the East River’s three bridges, sunsets that never get old, and a few other vistas in between.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. In fact, neither of our parents listened to the Rolling Stones, though mine had a *Goats Head Soup*(the one with “Angie”) in their small record collection. [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr1-10999)
### Graceborn - Jujubee
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/graceborn-jujubee/
Last updated: 2026-08-05T22:33:27.000Z
[**Graceborn**](https://glamglare.com/artist/graceborn?ref=glamglare.com) is “a fictional surrealist town in Indiana” and also the project of musician Grace Hartzel. Her latest song, “Jujubee,” fits that image: hazy, dreamlike, and a bit mysterious, making her idea of a harmonic relationship sound like a fantasy.

Grace explains:

> The song is about finding my life partner, the one person in the world that finally made me feel completely safe, completely seen. Like I’d found my other half and finally arrived home. We’re both wired a little differently, both slightly neurodivergent. There is an intense kinetic energy between us. Because our minds run on that same electric frequency, we have this wild, magical world together.

“Jujubee” is the latest single from Graceborn’s upcoming debut album, *Boone County Elf*, out September 23 via Verdigris Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/graceborn-jujubee?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. For one song like this every day in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal)

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Noonzy - If I Were You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/noonzy-if-i-were-you/
Last updated: 2026-08-04T18:36:12.000Z
Weightless from the very first note, Antwerp-based artist [**Noonzy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/noonzy?ref=glamglare.com)'s "If I Were You" feels as though it's gently drifting on a warm breeze. Every element is beautifully understated, from its airy melody to Noonzy's wonderfully expressive vocals, which give the song its emotional center. Produced together with **Bullion** (Ben Howard, Nilüfer Yanya), every detail feels thoughtfully placed without ever disturbing its delicate balance.

"If I Were You" was the song that made me completely fall in love with Noonzy's sound—and with his upcoming album *Plan Is Bad*. Together with the more earthy "Easy" and the playful "Yes, (I'm In)," it promises a record well worth looking forward to when it arrives on October 2 via Play It Again Sam.

Reflecting on the song's long journey, Noonzy (**Arnaud Stockbroekx)** says:

> *“This song went through a ridiculous number of shapes and forms. Originally, it was a pretty aggressive pop-rock song, haha. I love the soft, tropical-pop track it eventually became. It was the first song that Bullion and I ever worked on together, and it was the last one we finished. In the end, we built the entire song around the chorus melody. We got Nathan Pigott to double the chorus whistle melody on clarinet. During that recording session, we ended up experimenting with a few more clarinet ideas as well. To this day, I still find the long, stretched-out clarinet bed in the bridge incredibly satisfying when it kicks in. It's one of those moments in a song that never seems to lose its magic for me.”*

Once you hear that bridge, it's easy to understand exactly what he means. Listen to "If I Were You," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Noonzy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/noonzy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "If I Were You" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Tabi Gervis - Flowers
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tabi-gervis-flowers/
Last updated: 2026-08-03T16:47:17.000Z
Self-care does not always require quiet meditation. Sometimes, dancing works just as well. Brighton-based singer-songwriter [**Tabi Gervis**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tabi-gervis?ref=glamglare.com) wraps that reminder in a light, 90s R&B-inflected pop song that lands like a ray of sunshine through the window. That is self-care right there.

Tabi recalls:

> I wrote flowers during a wave of uncertainty and instability in my life. Realising that I was giving everything I had to those around me and leaving nothing for myself. There are few things more humbling than seeing everyone else’s garden bloom while only seeing wilted flowers on your own.

Listen to “Flowers,” our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/tabi-gervis-flowers?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Run Remedy - Dissent
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/run-remedy-dissent/
Last updated: 2026-08-02T18:39:22.000Z
[**Run Remedy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/run-remedy?ref=glamglare.com), the musical project of Manchester-based **Robin Koob**, lets "Dissent" unfold with remarkable patience. Gentle acoustic guitars and softly flowing melodies create an inviting calm, but beneath that peaceful surface lies a thoughtful reflection on the conversations that divide us. Every carefully placed detail feels intentional, drawing you further into a song that is understated yet deeply compelling.

Robin Koob says:

> “Sonically, it’s layered, quiet, and groovy in a weird way. It’s filtered through tape so it feels murky and distant, with small, twitching riffs that echo interruptions in conversation. Like an eye twitch, or those “but what about…” moments that surface in debates about politics, religion, the environment, or even something as simple as ice cream flavours."

Spend a few quiet minutes with "Dissent"—it rewards every moment you give it. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day and watch the video too:

Connect with [Run Remedy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/run-remedy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Dissent" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### V.V. Lightbody - Practice Smiling [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/v-v-lightbody-practice-smiling-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-01T16:15:10.000Z
I still remember the strange feeling of going out among other people again after spending months at home during the pandemic. On “Practice Smiling,” Chicago musician [**V.V. Lightbody**](https://glamglare.com/artist/vv-lightbody?ref=glamglare.com) tells her version of that story. The lighter-than-air, jazzy music adds another dimension, capturing the exhilaration of feeling free again—and perhaps some of the unease, too. V.V. recalls:

> I started writing this song when I went to my first rock show in Chicago after things had opened back up in 2021\. Everyone was remembering how to be together in a room again – it was exhilarating and stressful. Does my smile look okay? How do I order a drink? I felt stiff, but eager to settle in. I danced with abandon after the show and ended up throwing out my back when I took off my sweater.

She adds:

> This song also touches on a frustration I have with the current state of live music, where getting people to leave the comfort of their home and come to a show feels like an increasingly difficult task.

“Practice Smiling” is the second single of V.V. Lightbody’s upcoming album [*Period Piece*](https://glamglare.com/album/vv-lightbody-period-piece?ref=glamglare.com), out on October 9 via Egghunt Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/practice-smiling/6788876173?i=6788876176&ref=glamglare.com) or [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7cP3yYFdPEy4CDyMBtj8st?si=484ca40fc55443ce&ref=glamglare.com), and don’t miss the video where V.V. shows how versatile a flute can be. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Ziemba - Pleasure Seekers
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ziemba-pleasure-seekers/
Last updated: 2026-07-31T20:28:32.000Z
[**Ziemba**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ziemba?ref=glamglare.com)'s "Pleasure Seekers" swept me away from the very first listen. I couldn't shake the feeling that it reminded me of ABBA—not because it sounds like the Swedish quartet, but because of the irresistible melody, the ever-expanding arrangement, and the way it pairs infectious pop instincts with genuine emotional depth. Every unexpected turn makes the song feel even more inevitable. Add René Kladzyk's breathtaking vocals, and the song becomes completely captivating.

Written while working full time as a reporter covering the U.S. immigration system and the Department of Defense, "Pleasure Seekers" offers another glimpse of [*The Braid*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/ziemba-the-braid?ref=glamglare.com), an album that already promises to be one of this year's most adventurous releases. The song grew out of an unusual encounter in a Montana bar, where a stranger shared an elaborate story about a mushroom trip, bad angels, and a pleasure cruise to Earth. René Kladzyk took that bizarre tale and transformed it into an allegory about escapism, excess, and the stories we tell ourselves.

René Kladzyk says:

> “At that time, I was struggling with my own tendency toward escapism, excess and addiction. The fantasy that, maybe this is what I was brought here to do, maybe all my excesses have a celestial justification – it held a real allure for me, delusional as it was.”

We've already had the chance to spend time with [*The Braid*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/ziemba-the-braid?ref=glamglare.com), due out on October 2, and I can't wait for everyone else to hear it. It's fresh, bold, surprising, and utterly beautiful.

Listen to "Pleasure Seekers," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Ziemba](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ziemba?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Pleasure Seekers" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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Listen to "Pleasure Seakers," our Song Pick of the Day, on your favorite streaming service or below on Bandcamp:

[The Braid by Ziemba](https://ziemba.bandcamp.com/album/the-braid?ref=glamglare.com)
### Catie Turner - California [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/catie-turner-california-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T16:07:06.000Z
[**Catie Turner**](https://glamglare.com/artist/catie-turner?ref=glamglare.com) knows a thing or two about the fickle nature of fame—she reached the Top 7 on *American Idol* in 2018\. Eight years later, she is still coming to terms with all this and releases “California,” an upbeat and fun song about the hard realities of chasing dreams, showing that she has found a way to face them with honesty and humor.

“California” is the first single from her independently released debut album, *Blue Alchemy*. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://hypeddit.com/catieturner/bluealchemy?ref=glamglare.com) https://hypeddit.com/catieturner/bluealchemy and watch the video directed by Alfredo Flores, Kaya Stewart, and Ruby Bullen below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day—[subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### It’s Right There
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/its-right-there/
Last updated: 2026-07-30T15:52:04.000Z
The French streaming service Deezer regularly shares stats that reverberate through the music industry. Now, [half of all tracks uploaded daily – that is, 90,000 songs – are fully AI-generated](https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/90000-ai-tracks-flood-deezer-daily-passing-half-of-new-music-uploads-for-the-first-time/?ref=glamglare.com).

What are we doing with this information? Turns out, about 85% of all AI tracks are fraudulent and are removed from the service. That is a problem with the business model of the streaming services, not with music in general. That leaves us with 13,500 AI-generated songs that are created and uploaded, presumably in good faith. Every day.

Why is anybody even doing that? AI music accounts for only up to 3% of all streams, so the chance of going viral and receiving an unexpected windfall is no better than winning the lottery. Maybe it is fun to have Suno & Co generate some songs[1](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn1-16112), distribute them, and brag about having an “album” out there, even though, in many cases, not even the person who made it listens to it.

The industry feels the need to do something about it and wants to label AI tracks. Is that to attract or deter listeners? It is a little like the warning labels on cigarettes: *we know they are bad, but we still happily sell them to you.*

Also, there could be artistically valuable uses for AI in music. I would not go as far as Suno, which claims its service allows people without musical talent to express themselves musically. But consider a songwriter who lets AI generate a bassline. Is that worse than using a downloaded sample or drawing it on a computer? If that requires an “AI-assisted” label, AI-haters will probably discount the song at face value. So musicians better check their tool chain for AI-powered features[2](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn2-16112).

It’s much simpler than that: you just need to look at the artist behind the song. If they are hidden behind layers of anonymity, the music is impersonal, AI-generated, AI-assisted, or created by other means. If you want to engage with music on a personal level, there needs to be an artist with a real-life story that makes you feel you’re listening to an actual human[3](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fn3-16112).

Live shows are also a great way to ensure human connection. Two of the artists in our Discovery of the Week feature we know personally and have seen perform on stage. The third, I’m almost sure we ran into while living in Ridgewood, Queens.

## Discovery of the Week

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Lauren Lakis, Beck Zegans, and Slow Fiction

When you feel despair about the state of music, you just need to turn to new independent artists to see that the human spirit is still fully alive (which is what we want to do with this newsletter). Here are three new albums that bring fresh sparks to indie rock.

### Lauren Lakis - Deadlights

[Lauren Lakis](https://glamglare.com/artist/lauren-lakis?ref=glamglare.com) is originally from Baltimore, has spent time in L.A., and is now based in Austin, Texas. With her latest album [*Deadlights*](https://glamglare.com/album/lauren-lakis-deadlights?ref=glamglare.com), she goes full-on shoegaze, but her previous work reveals an interesting musical arc. We saw her live at a memorable daytime show in the dark basement of Berlin Under A in New York’s East Village during New Colossus 2023.

### Beck Zegans - Engraving of Armor

[Beck Zegans](https://glamglare.com/artist/beck-zegans?ref=glamglare.com)’s debut record *Engraving of Armor* spans an interesting musical range from indie folk to rock, with some electronics thrown in. Her vocals have this irresistible, calm softness that reminds me of Suzanne Vega.

### Slow Fiction - dollhouse

We have been running into members of [Slow Fiction](https://glamglare.com/album/slow-fiction-dollhouse?ref=glamglare.com) since they were founded in 2021\. Five years later, they are releasing their excellent debut album [*dollhouse*](https://glamglare.com/album/slow-fiction-dollhouse?ref=glamglare.com), which shows how persistent hard work pays off in music. It is also impressive that they have stuck together as a band, which is rare in the scene, where musicians often switch loyalties when better opportunities arise.

## Cover Song of the Week: U2 - Neon Lights

Long before it became reality, the German band Kraftwerk imagined that machines could make music on their own. Their 1979 album *Man Machine* included “The Robots” and “The Model,” along with an unusually romantic track, “Neon Lights,” that runs for almost 9 minutes. The 2004 U2 cover, hidden away as the B-side to “Vertigo,” counters Kraftwerk-ish minimalism and Ralf Hütter’s deadpan vocals with organic sounds and Bono’s expressive voice. But they add enough subtle sonic references to the original to keep it an homage rather than a rework.

## This Week in glamglare history

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Hildur, Grant Swift, and Dutch Mustard

### 1 Year Ago: [Dutch Mustard - Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dutch-mustard-life/)

We picked UK-via-The Netherlands singer Dutch Mustard five times since 2021, three times Elke, and two times me. In other words, we love her music.

### 5 Years Ago: Grant Swift - [I Just Can’t Honestly](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-premiere-grant-swift-i-just-cant-honestly/)

New York singer/songwriter Grant Swift released his album First Elephant in 2021, and we premiered the single. Since then, he has pivoted to a “One Man Band” and can be booked for events through his website.

### 10 Years Ago: [Hildur - Bumpy Road](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-hildur-bumpy-road/)

10 years ago, we prepared for our first visit to Iceland Airwaves, and singer-songwriter Hildur was on our must-see list. From there, we met her several times in Reykjavik and New York, where she visited for a show and a video shoot. Her most recent releases were three singles in Icelandic in 2024.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Soft Loft, IAN SWEET, Gloria de Oliveira, George Bloomfield, Annabell, Lora Mouna, and Eva McBel

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPl5YIdw94xY&si=XfJdI4AYy1FRXvNW&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Soft Loft - Wednesdays](https://www.glamglare.com/music/soft-loft-wednesdays/)
- [Gloria de Oliveira - Fading Faces](https://www.glamglare.com/music/gloria-de-oliveira-fading-faces/)
- [Annabell - Power Over Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/annabell-power-over-me/)
- [IAN SWEET - Wild Heart](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ian-sweet-wild-heart-video/)
- [George Bloomfield - Sun Soaked Skin](https://www.glamglare.com/music/george-bloomfield-sun-soaked-skin/)
- [Eva McBel - Consider Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eva-mcbel-consider-me/)
- [Lora Mouna - The Difference](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lora-mouna-the-difference-video/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos: Summer, After All

This July has been so wet that two more rainy days were almost enough to make me forget what summer in New York can be like. Looking back at this week’s photos, though, they tell a much sunnier story. The past seven days—minus those two, of course—were filled with sunshine and plenty of time spent outdoors.  
On Thursday evening, after work, Oliver and I met for a picnic in Bryant Park.

Then, on Saturday, we took our rekindled love for Governors Island a step further with another picnic there. We also got a closer look at the new [New York Harbor School](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/06/urban-assembly-new-york-harbor-school-progresses-on-governors-island.html?ref=glamglare.com), which has started to dominate the island’s skyline. You can even spot the building from Wagner Park at the southern tip of Manhattan (see photo 9). See if you can find the other places where it appears throughout this week’s photos. The school is set to open in September.

I also can never walk past [Sheila Berger](https://www.sheilaberger.com/?ref=glamglare.com)’s delightful bird sculpture without stopping for a photo. And then there’s the island’s “[glamping](https://collectiveretreats.com/governors-island?ref=glamglare.com)” site, offering everything from relatively simple tents to luxurious accommodations. If you’re looking for an unforgettable overnight stay in New York, it’s certainly worth a look.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. I gave Suno a spin, and while it is technically impressive, I would call neither the process nor the result “fun.” [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr1-16112)
2. Apple’s Logic Pro offers the generation of musical parts, like drum and bass lines. At some point they advertised it as AI – does this count as AI-assisted? [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr2-16112)
3. Yes, you can deep-fake all that, but doing that believably would already be a different kind of performance art. [↩︎](file:///Applications/iA%20Writer.app/Contents/Frameworks/Kit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Templates/Copy%20Formatted.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/#fnr3-16112)
### Lora Mouna - The Difference [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lora-mouna-the-difference-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-29T20:04:20.000Z
[**Lora Mouna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lora-mouna?ref=glamglare.com) keeps you guessing from the very first moments of "The Difference." Just when you think you've settled into its rhythm, the song shifts direction, refusing to follow familiar patterns. That unpredictability creates an undeniable magnetism, drawing you ever deeper into its ever-shifting world. Through every unexpected turn, her warm, earthy voice remains the constant that holds everything together.

Brooklyn-based Lora Mouna says:

> "'The Difference' is such a slow burn that builds into a euphoric, cathartic breakdown, and it truly was a labor of love from everyone who played on the track. It’s about dissociation, feeling sunken into your own repeating loop/patterns and finding indifference in it. You can hear the dissociation sonically during the outro, where every instrument feels like it's existing in its own world but somehow they all still work together. I also pushed myself to be more experimental with my voice on this song, playing with more vocal flips, spoken word, and percussive vocal rhythms throughout it. That playfulness and curiosity with my music is what I’m leaning into, and this song is a perfect depiction of that.”

"The Difference" rewards curious listeners willing to let go of expectations and simply follow where the music leads. 

Listen to "The Difference," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the fabulous video, directed by Lora herself, too:

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### Eva McBel - Consider Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eva-mcbel-consider-me/
Last updated: 2026-07-28T16:00:26.000Z
This love song gives me something to think about. There is distance, but also a connection that seems too deeply rooted to disappear. Is [**Eva McBel**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eva-mcbel?ref=glamglare.com) asking to be remembered while she is away, or is she afraid she might return too late? The gentle, cinematic music keeps the answer open; to me, it sounds like the soundtrack to a montage whose resolution remains unwritten.

Eva McBel is from Spain and divides her time between Spain and London. “Consider Me” will appear on her forthcoming album [To All the People I’ve Loved](https://music.apple.com/us/album/consider-me/6778013430?i=6778013433&ref=glamglare.com), out on October 1\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Consider Me,” on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1E87QZ2OeIOVZCs0Urh2nt?si=78c092e4029445d4&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/consider-me/6778013430?i=6778013433&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal)

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### George Bloomfield - Sun Soaked Skin
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/george-bloomfield-sun-soaked-skin/
Last updated: 2026-07-27T20:56:21.000Z
The title alone made me fall for [**George Bloomfield**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/george-bloomfield?ref=glamglare.com)'s new song. As July slowly gives way to August, "Sun Soaked Skin" feels like a gentle reminder to make the most of these long, sun-filled days and soak up every bit of warmth while they're here.

The Brighton-based singer-songwriter wraps that feeling in an effortlessly inviting melody, pairing laid-back production with shimmering steel guitar and gentle acoustic strumming. It's the kind of song that seems to slow time for a few minutes, inviting you to breathe a little deeper and enjoy the moment. "Sun Soaked Skin" may very well become my favorite song of Summer 2026.

Written and recorded during a surf trip through Brittany, "Sun Soaked Skin" carries the freedom of life on the road. Bloomfield transformed a vintage campervan inherited from his late friend and musical collaborator into a recording studio, and that spirit of openness lingers throughout the song.

Listen to "Sun Soaked Skin," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### IAN SWEET - Wild Heart [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ian-sweet-wild-heart-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-26T17:02:07.000Z
“You can’t stop a wild heart from beating.” On the latest single from her new album, [*Shiverstruck*](https://glamglare.com/album/ian-sweet-shiverstruck?ref=glamglare.com), [**IAN SWEET**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ian-sweet?ref=glamglare.com) (Jilian Medford) comes to terms with the fact that breakups happen and life goes on. The video shows her moving through a kaleidoscope of emotions, but in the end, she lands on her feet.

Jillian explains:

> At its core ‘Wild Heart’ is about accepting that you can't outrun who you are. And the same heart that keeps getting broken is the one that keeps picking itself back up and chasing after what it loves the most.

*Shiverstuck* is out now on Polyvinyl. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/wild-heart/1887396289?i=1887396298&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6NzrgPDRjR0KPfiq9kGRgw?si=fd0f79d9d22b450a&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Annabell - Power Over Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/annabell-power-over-me/
Last updated: 2026-07-25T17:21:58.000Z
London-based [**Annabell**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/annabell?ref=glamglare.com) is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, and that breadth of musicianship gives "Power Over Me" its distinctive character. Blending acoustic and electronic elements, she creates a bright, jangly soundscape that feels both expansive and intimate, while her soft-spoken vocals draw you gently into the song's emotional world.

On 'Power Over Me,' Annabell explores how love can continue to shape us long after it has ended. There's a touch of mystery and wistfulness throughout, but the song never feels weighed down. Instead, Annabell wraps those emotions in luminous melodies and airy textures, making the experience feel surprisingly uplifting.

Listen to "Power Over Me," our Song Pick of the Day.

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### Gloria de Oliveira - Fading Faces
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/gloria-de-oliveira-fading-faces/
Last updated: 2026-07-24T17:38:13.000Z
Layers of acoustic and electronic sounds over thundering drums accompany [**Gloria de Oliveira**](https://glamglare.com/artist/gloria-de-oliveira?ref=glamglare.com)’s tale of a long goodbye to a distant love. Her poetic words feel as though they have been lifted from an old storybook, carrying the song into a mythical realm. With “Fading Faces,” the Berlin-based German-Brazilian artist announces her new album, *The Lying Swans*.

She says about the song:

> “This is not only the first single, but also the very first piece of music I wrote when I started working on the album. It was also the first song that Randall Dunn and I later recorded together in Iceland. In many ways, it’s the reason the album even exists - ‘Fading Faces’ required me to allow myself this degree of vulnerability that permeates ‘The Lying Swans’. Musically, it still follows the tradition of my previous albums to some extent, while simultaneously drawing on new modes of expression.

Gloria’s album *The Lying Swans* will be out on October 31 via La Double Vie/Cargo Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://cargorecordsde.ffm.to/gloria-de-oliveira-fading-faces?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

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### Soft Loft - Wednesdays
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/soft-loft-wednesdays/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T21:42:11.000Z
[**Soft Loft**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/soft-loft?ref=glamglare.com)'s "Wednesdays" feels like a gentle reminder that brighter days are often built from small, everyday choices. Buoyant guitars and a playful, bouncy energy give the song an uplifting quality that beautifully balances its more reflective subject matter. Rather than dwelling on difficult moments, it points toward hope, like someone taking your hand and leading you to a place where the grass is a little greener and the sky a little bluer.

What resonated with me most is the idea of taking responsibility for your own well-being. Not in a selfish way, but in recognizing that your own needs matter, too. It's a comforting sentiment, wrapped in an irresistibly warm indie-pop song.

Jorina Stamm says about "Wednesdays": 

> “*'Wednesdays’ is about mental health and the small, everyday rituals we lean on to keep going - taking walks, eating better, buying yourself flowers, or simply telling yourself that today might be okay. At its core, the song reflects on learning to rely on yourself. It’s about taking responsibility for your own well-being, making changes when you need to, and slowly finding a sense of peace without depending on others for validation or happiness. There’s a tension between isolation and comfort, between feeling unseen and learning how to sit with yourself and be okay there. The title is a playful nod to the movie 'Mean Girls' and its iconic line, 'On Wednesdays we wear pink' and you can’t sit with us.' In contrast to the pressure of fitting in and following unspoken rules, 'Wednesdays' embraces the idea of stepping away, of choosing yourself, even if it means sitting alone, and feeling real good about it.”* 

Soft Loft's new album, [Throw The Dice](https://urgwbz8ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nOi8vavo-hzCLRqAkJ1XWXTW4eULPQkpyGnmJ6bxBEbq8PJzzbjxdAhM8nJNstVz4MC4vwNScARv%5FpgdL6EmBE9j9LjJFIhHUYDaD54XxUYTbo4vp25Uog5HxDOj4oSUlv9P12xpyFVZHOkbACQzuLJoeBDQ0S1YiD2IaRmexiT11q4AohDhiA==&c=aMFHhw%5F2HbI%5FhJMd%5F9UmXl8PZq3oc0LxKkDVzITFRLqyck4cU2JYuA==&ch=Q8CkGYuJ4GndIfHNP0pioDWLKfQrT5eJ1mPvrfVj2mJjX82S4c9oRQ==&ref=glamglare.com), arrives on September 4\. Until then, let "Wednesdays" remind you that sometimes the smallest acts of kindness are the ones we give ourselves.

Listen to "Wednesdays," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Back to Music, Then
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/back-to-music-then/
Last updated: 2026-07-23T14:37:18.000Z
And just like that, the World Cup is over. The way this tournament goes, it fades out slowly, starting in week three, and by the time the final kicks off, most people – unless they were rooting for Spain or Argentina – are already home, watching with muted interest.

We went to Governors Island for the “People’s Final,” but after seeing Spain dominate for one half, we decided to chill at the Makina Café on the Parade Grounds and listen to the cheers from afar[1](#fn1-24200). With that, our once-in-four-years excitement for football/soccer comes to an end until 2030, when the tournament will be held in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

Back to music, then. Last Thursday, we went to Union Pool in Williamsburg on a smoky[2](#fn2-24200), hot day for a show. It became maybe our favorite place in New York since we first went there over 20 years ago, when the neighborhood was still a here-be-dragons area for us. When we lived a couple of blocks away, we boycotted it at first after a bartender denied us entry during a major snowstorm because we were 10 minutes early. But after a Warpaint album release show in January 2014, for which we couldn’t get tickets, we realized we knew many of the people who worked there. From that day on, Union Pool became our second living room until we moved away in 2017.

Anyway, it was good to see that not much has changed. The backyard venue is still cozy and intimate, perfect for an acoustic show by Icelandic singer/songwriter [**Arny Margret**](https://glamglare.com/artist/arny-margret?ref=glamglare.com). As with [Ásgeir a couple of weeks ago](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-art-of-surprise/), you can only marvel at the quiet mastery Icelandic artists bring to their music. “I don’t talk much,” she said at one point, but in the end, everybody loved her anyway. I also want to highlight [**Reuben and The Dark**](https://www.reubenandthedark.com/?ref=glamglare.com), the project of musician Reuben Bullock, who came down from Canada to set the tone perfectly.

## Discovery of the Week: Samira Winter’s Album Tip

> [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZsYbE3SEUj/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading)
> 
> [A post shared by Rough Trade NYC (@roughtradenyc)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZsYbE3SEUj/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading)

In the “Shoplifting” series by Rough Trade New York at the Rockefeller Center, musicians recommend their favorite records. That’s always fun, but the Brazilian-American musician [**Samira Winter**](https://glamglare.com/artist/winter?ref=glamglare.com) threw an elegant curveball with *Elis & Tom* ([Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/elis-tom/1438430508?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3SE9n6EaVOJ81KA1KPLUWS?si=2127nwViT1CNAxA-hOy1bA&ref=glamglare.com)), a 1974 Bossa Nova album by Elis Regina and Antônio Carlos Jobim. Personally, nothing is more chill, summery, and swanky than Bossa Nova. Lean back and just enjoy.

## Cover Song of the Week:

## This Week in glamglare history

![Shallows, Shopie Killburn, and Eliza McLamb](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Throwback-07-23.jpg)

Shallows, Shopie Killburn, and Eliza McLamb

### 1 Year Ago: [Eliza McLamb - Like the Boys](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eliza-mclamb-like-the-boys/)

“Like The Boys” is from Elisa McLamb’s 2025 second album *Good Story*. Recently, her [blog](https://substack.com/@elizamclamb?ref=glamglare.com) was often quoted in the [Chaotic Goods debate](https://www.glamglare.com/music/in-search-of-something-real/).

### 5 Years Ago: [Sophie Kilburn - I’m in Love With My Therapist](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-sophie-kilburn-im-in-love-with-my-therapist/)

“I’m in Love With My Therapist” is full of pandemic-induced frustration. Read the post to learn the story behind the quirky title. Sophie Kilburn released a flurry of additional singles until 2024.

### 10 Years Ago: [Shallows - Empire Of The Animal](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-shallows-empire-of-the-animal/)

The L.A. duo Shallows released three singles in 2026 before calling it quits.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Slow Fiction, The Buoys, Mallory Hawk, Ruby of Thanks, Kiara Skyler, LIA LIA, and Tessa Rae](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Song-Picks-29-2026.jpg)

Slow Fiction, The Buoys, Mallory Hawk, Ruby of Thanks, Kiara Skyler, LIA LIA, and Tessa Rae

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKsINbmYEZA&si=puNmUKAdnTE4tZV0&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Slow Fiction - turning down flowers](https://www.glamglare.com/music/slow-fiction-turning-down-flowers-video/)
- [The Buoys - Welcome To My Brain](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-buoys-welcome-to-my-brain/)
- [Tessa Rae - Lovers Always Lose](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tessa-rae-lovers-always-lose-video/)
- [LIA LIA - Audacity](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lia-lia-audacity-video/)
- [Kiara Skyler - Seven Seas](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kiara-skyler-seven-seas/)
- [Ruby of Thanks - Flosser](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ruby-of-thanks-flosser/)
- [Mallory Hawk - Four O’Clocks](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mallory-hawk-four-oclocks/)

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## Nine Photos: A Summer Weekend in New York

The World Cup may be over, but it made for a lovely summer weekend in New York. We split our time between Governors Island, an intimate concert at Union Pool, good friends, and a few quiet moments by the water. Here are a few snapshots from the past few days.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

1. Arny Margret at Union Pool  
Sometimes all it takes is one voice and a guitar. Arny Margret quietly captivated the Union Pool backyard with her beautifully understated songs.
2. Balloon Museum at the Tin Building  
The first signs are up. After another delay, the Balloon Museum is now set to open in August.
3. Our canna lily  
We bought this canna lily during Germany’s World Cup match against Côte d’Ivoire. Weeks later, it’s suddenly putting on a spectacular show.
4. Makina Café  
A wonderfully relaxed corner of Governors Island.
5. Us
6. Bavarian cards  
Bavarian cards night with our friends. I declared an Eichel Solo—and won.
7. Makina Café on Governors Island  
Just enjoying a beautiful summer afternoon.
8. At the waterfront
9. Lower Manhattan  
Ending the day with one of the world’s great skylines.

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1. The fact that not much changed in the second half, and Spain won 1:0, vindicated our decision. [↩︎](#fnr1-24200)
2. Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires reduced the air quality drastically. [↩︎](#fnr2-24200)
### Mallory Hawk - Four O’Clocks
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mallory-hawk-four-oclocks/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T16:02:28.000Z
Smell can revive intense memories. For Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter [**Mallory Hawk**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mallory-hawk?ref=glamglare.com), it is the flowers around her since-demolished childhood home that trigger a reflection on her past and present. “Four O’Clocks” is the latest single and one of the gentler songs from her upcoming album, [*Chinook*](https://glamglare.com/album/mallory-hawk-chinook?ref=glamglare.com), whose title is a reference to the military helicopters that were part of her childhood.

She recalls:

> ‘Four o’clocks’ are the flowers that lined the walkway to our front steps. They're fragrant and magenta, and only bloom from 4 to 8 pm. They were always fresh when I got home from school and the smell just transports me there—it’s such a vivid memory for me, down to the sounds, colors, and textures. I really wanted to just feel the winds and smell the smells of my home and reflect on how far I’d come since then, but the reality is quite drab and anti-climactic.

Chinook will be released on July 31\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Four O’Clocks” on your [favorite streaming service](https://go.mhe.fm/mh%5Ffouroclocks?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Ruby of Thanks - Flosser
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ruby-of-thanks-flosser/
Last updated: 2026-07-21T22:25:48.000Z
There is something wonderfully unassuming about [**Ruby of Thanks'**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ruby-of-thanks?ref=glamglare.com) "Flosser." Quirky yet quietly charming, the song finds beauty in life's smallest moments without trying to impress. Its understated arrangement and unhurried pace create a space that is both calming and refreshingly free of unnecessary embellishment.

Ruby of Thanks is the project of Hudson Valley musician **Andy Weaver**, who announces the new album, *Before You Turn Into A Dog*, arriving September 18 on Woodsist. Recorded largely at home with Weaver playing every instrument himself, the album embraces the beauty of first takes and ideas left wonderfully intact. That spirit shines throughout "Flosser." Weaver sings, *“Little yellow flower on the water // Biting down this flosser,”* transforming an ordinary observation into something quietly memorable.

As Weaver explains:

> "Hopefully it captures some spirit of creation. The idea of songwriting as a way to process events and create peace at home by working with your hands, making things. Self-recording as a response to capitalism in art."

Sometimes the most rewarding songs are the ones that simply slow the world down for a couple of minutes. "Flosser" does exactly that. 

Listen to "Flosser," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Kiara Skyler - Seven Seas
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kiara-skyler-seven-seas/
Last updated: 2026-07-20T17:52:29.000Z
The LA musician and Berklee student [**Kiara Skyler**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kiara-skyler?ref=glamglare.com) offers an antidote to fears that may hold you back. Drawing on the Filipino folklore of the mangkukulam, a practitioner of witchcraft, Kiara liberates herself from dark thoughts. It is a quiet, moving reflection, recorded with acoustic instruments and fellow musicians.

Kiara explains:

> I wanted to honor a story from my heritage, but also write about how we can't let fears manifest into something greater, and must be strong to keep moving forward.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Seven Seas,” on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/KiaraSkyler-SevenSeas?utm%5Fsource=ig&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=link%5Fin%5Fbio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn2GpZhBM7UeGBL3vNeZc3Uz2RWgUFmTrfhj0yFABI2sjOl9B7gnUQ58QXmAs%5Faem%5FmqLbE9kykqMgWm25fIxqTA) or below on YouTube. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### LIA LIA - Audacity [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lia-lia-audacity-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-19T17:40:18.000Z
[**LIA LIA**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lia-lia?ref=glamglare.com) doesn't need to raise her voice to command your attention. "Audacity" doesn't announce itself with grand gestures. It draws you in with whisper-soft vocals, bright melodies, and an irresistible chorus that lingers long after the song ends.

Born to a Chinese father and German mother, LIA LIA has long explored life between cultures and identities, building a creative universe that spans music, photography, film, and visual art. On "Audacity," she channels that artistic vision into a sound that feels both airy and grounded. The guitars and breezy atmosphere reminded me of early Radiohead, yet her distinctly feminine voice gives the song an identity entirely its own.

As the second single from her upcoming album *Armor*, "Audacity" gradually opens into something more expansive, balancing vulnerability with growing confidence. The self-directed video is just as captivating, extending the world "Audacity" creates.

Listen to "Audacity," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video too:

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### Tessa Rae - Lovers Always Lose [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tessa-rae-lovers-always-lose-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-18T16:55:06.000Z
To love unconditionally is to give up control. “Lovers always lose it all for love,” sings L.A. singer-songwriter [**Tessa Rae**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tessa-rae?ref=glamglare.com) in “Lovers Always Lose,” a seductive, trip-hop-inflected track with an unexpected outro, where the refrain splinters into chopped vocals.

The video draws on Tessa’s fascination with old Hollywood, casting her in roles inspired by classic movies.

“Lovers Always Lose” is the lead single from Tessa’s EP *Pearl*, due later this year. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://too.fm/rjgb0z7?ref=glamglare.com) and watch the video directed by Tara Boyette and Griffin Nex below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day – [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### The Buoys - Welcome To My Brain
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-buoys-welcome-to-my-brain/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T20:21:43.000Z
[**The Buoys**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-buoys?ref=glamglare.com) immediately reminded me of Britain's Wolf Alice, thanks to their hard-hitting drums, driving bass, and unfussy vocals. The comparison doesn't last long, though. The Australian four-piece has a voice entirely its own—and as an all-female rock band, they're still part of a relatively small corner of the indie landscape.

What really drew me in is the songwriting. "Welcome To My Brain" is as compelling as it is catchy, inviting listeners inside the singer's restless mind. It's an absorbing journey, balancing vivid storytelling with an irresistible indie rock punch that lingers long after the final note.

The song arrives ahead of the band's second album, [*Concrete Cowboy*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/the-buoys-concrete-cowboy?ref=glamglare.com), produced by Chris Collins (Royel Otis, Gang of Youths). Crafted from years of demos, lyrical ideas, guitar progressions, and personal reflections, the record promises a distilled version of the band's signature sound and thoughtful songwriting.

The band explains:

> “We were in the studio together when the phrase came to us: too many tabs open. That became the heartbeat of the record. ‘Concrete Cowboy’ is about trying to keep pace with a world that never slows down, and what you find when you finally stop. Dreams, repressed memories, the blur between what’s real and what your mind has been quietly holding. We wanted to build a world around that feeling, one that lives in a surrealist dream state where those lines don’t just blur, they dissolve. We hope listeners find themselves inside it, so they can have a dance when it all feels a little too much.”

Listen to "Welcome To My Brain," our Song Pick of the Day, and don't miss its exuberant video.

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### Slow Fiction - turning down flowers [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/slow-fiction-turning-down-flowers-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-16T16:11:18.000Z
“turning down flowers” is the six-minute epic closer of [*dollhouse*](https://glamglare.com/album/slow-fiction-dollhouse?ref=glamglare.com), the debut album by New York band [**Slow Fiction**](https://glamglare.com/artist/slow-fiction?ref=glamglare.com). Unlike the previous two singles, it begins almost cautiously before slowly unfolding into the kind of expansive finale that feels made to close an album.

Singer Julia Vassalo explains:

> When I was younger, I used to love that the word ‘together’ split up was ‘to get her.’ At this point, it’s unrealistic to expect every song a woman sings about womanhood or an exploration of existing in a certain body to be uplifting and overtly empowering… that’s not equality. We should be able to express being super existentially depressed about our place in a room, and act weird about it. I don’t think we’re typically allotted that space, especially in certain genres of music and art.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “turning down flowers,” on your [favorite streaming service](https://go.mhe.fm/sf%5Fturningdownflowers?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the atmospheric video directed by Samantha Caballero that shows the band at and around a gig. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### More Than the Numbers
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/more-than-the-numbers/
Last updated: 2026-07-16T14:32:20.000Z
**Lizzo**, an artist who flies well above the glamglare radar, is unhappy with the sales of her latest album, *Bitch*[1](#fn1-7113). An [article in The Atlantic](https://apple.news/Azih2aV8mT8adYQrTNHW5KA?ref=glamglare.com) tries to put this in a broader context, recounting how Lizzo’s meteoric rise in the early 2010s was fueled by societal and technological forces that have since changed.

The article concludes, *“Gatekeepers and institutional kingmakers have been so steadily undermined that they might as well not exist. The revolution has been won—the audience is in charge. And what the audience wants to do, at mass scale, is scroll.”*

During a recent stroll through the Seaport, a flock of young tourists caught my attention. Without exception, every one of the girls was staring at her phone. Looking at them, I found myself agreeing. But I also noticed signals that many people, in particular young ones, want to engage with music more deeply than just through a small-screen video clip of a few seconds.[2](#fn2-7113)

However, it is refreshing that super-stardom is not necessarily a one-way ticket. Just because you made it into the 9-figure streams club doesn’t mean people will stay eager to listen to any new music you release.[3](#fn3-7113) New artists and trends arrive, and your audience’s attention may swing away.

In any case, Lizzo cannot complain about her 10+ year run in the spotlight.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter [**Fenne Lily**](https://glamglare.com/artist/fenne-lily?ref=glamglare.com) is still trying to catch up to her first-ever song, “Top to Toe.” In a [heartfelt post](https://fennelily.substack.com/p/top-to-toe-limerence-and-a-dead-friend)[4](#fn4-7113), she explains what it means – according to streaming numbers – to have peaked in her teens. But you have to accept that success is driven by many factors and cannot be repeated, even though your music arguably improves.

Last but not least, check out our new [About page](https://www.glamglare.com/about/) to learn more about the glamglare story. Keep the music coming, and please [subscribe to our newsletters](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) if you have not already.

## Discovery of the Week: Kaktus Einarson and John Grant - Follow

[**John Grant**](https://www.johngrantmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is originally from Michigan but has lived in Reykjavík since 2013 and frequently works together with Icelandic musicians. The latest collaboration is the song and video “Follow” for the new album *Factoid Happiness* by [**Kaktus Einarsson**](https://www.kaktus.land/?ref=glamglare.com), out on September 18 via One Little Independent Records.

Kaktus recalls:

> This came from a real moment. I was walking home from preschool with my kids when we passed an American tourist live-streaming on our Pride-coloured street in Reykjavík, preaching homophobic ideas and blaming Iceland’s volcanic eruptions on our acceptance of queer people. She tried to involve me, assuming I was a straight man who’d agree with her. That didn’t go the way she expected.

He adds:

> That moment stayed with me. Later, over an iced latte with my friend John Grant, I read him the lyrics and immediately knew his voice had to be part of the song. He’s someone who survived that exact environment and broke free from it.”

## Cover Song of the Week: Kiki Holli & The Remedy - Don’t Change

Synthesizers, once clunky, fickle boxes that cost as much as a small car, became affordable, reliable, and ubiquitous in the 1980s. While that progress inspired plenty of exciting music, pop also became increasingly drenched in synthesizers.

INXS’s first international hit, “Don’t Change,” from 1982 reflects the production style of its era while already hinting at the guitar-driven rock sound the band would later refine. [**Kiki Holli & The Remedy**](https://www.kikiholli.com/?ref=glamglare.com) strip the song back, letting its emotional core and strong songwriting shine.

## This Week in glamglare history

![DANI, The Slang, and Maddison Kate](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Throwback-7-16.jpg)

DANI, The Slang, and Maddison Kate

### 1 Year Ago: [Maddison Kate - More to Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maddison-kate-more-to-me/)

“More to Me” is a lively, slightly melancholic folk-pop song by Australian singer-songwriter Maddison Kate, featured on her 2025 debut EP.

### 5 Years Ago: [The Slang - Nothing Lasts Forever](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-the-slang-nothing-lasts-forever-video/)

“Nothing Last Forever,” a song about addiction, is accompanied by a short film shot in New York City. It appears on the DC duo’s 2021 album *Divide*, which they followed with a string of singles, the last of which, Echo Echo, was released last Tuesday.

### 10 Years Ago: [DANI - Love U More](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-dani-love-u-more/)

“Love U More” is a dark pop song about a hopeless love amid addiction. The Toronto-based singer-songwriter DANI, who later went by Dani Le Rose, never released it on Spotify, but the SoundCloud and YouTube links still work. Her latest release is a self-titled EP from 2020.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Frances Chang, Hannah Cole, Tilly Louise, Elanor Moss, Vacations, ANIQO, and Ruti](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Song-Picks-28-2026.jpg)

Frances Chang, Hannah Cole, Tilly Louise, Elanor Moss, Vacations, ANIQO, and Ruti

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=AZYl7-IIaA6W%5FGPd&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Frances Chang - Auratones of desire](https://www.glamglare.com/music/frances-chang-auratones-of-desire-video/)
- [Hannah Cole - MMA](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hannah-cole-mma/)
- [Tilly Louise - Root Cause](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tilly-louise-root-cause/)
- [ANIQO - THE TURN](https://www.glamglare.com/music/aniqo-the-turn/)
- [Vacations - I See Myself In You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/vacations-i-see-myself-in-you-video/)
- [Ruti - Flowers](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ruti-flowers/)
- [Elanor Moss - The Way That it Feels](https://www.glamglare.com/music/elanor-moss-the-way-that-it-feels/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Steel and Summer

This week took us from our terrace to the Guggenheim. We couldn’t wait to immerse ourselves in Carol Bove’s monumental sculptures, where massive sheets of steel seem to twist and dance with surprising grace. It felt especially meaningful to experience the work of a fellow New Yorker and someone from our generation. This [one-of-a-kind exhibition](https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/carol-bove?ref=glamglare.com) runs through August 2, and we highly recommend it.

Aside from all things FIFA World Cup, we also celebrated our first tomato harvest of the season, along with a handful of fresh herbs from our terrace. The tarragon, in particular, survived the frosty winter and is thriving, much to our delight.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. The unimaginative title might have something to do with it. [↩︎](#fnr1-7113)
2. This is a repeated theme in the excellent [Price of Music](https://musically.com/the-price-of-music-podcast/?ref=glamglare.com) podcast. [↩︎](#fnr2-7113)
3. The streaming economy favors back catalogs, so Lizzo is presumably still doing very well. [↩︎](#fnr3-7113)
4. She also says goodbye to a friend and mentor who encoraged her to record music [↩︎](#fnr4-7113)
### Elanor Moss - The Way That it Feels
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/elanor-moss-the-way-that-it-feels/
Last updated: 2026-07-15T18:55:07.000Z
London-based singer/songwriter [**Elanor Moss**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/elanor-moss?ref=glamglare.com) strips "The Way That it Feels" back to its essence. Accompanied only by her delicate fingerpicked acoustic guitar and a backdrop of birdsong, her whisper-soft voice carries a quiet meditation on the contradictions of love. Halfway through, the song gathers just a touch more intensity, though never enough to break its intimate spell. Instead, it asks for something increasingly rare: our full attention.

Speaking about the song, Elanor says:

> "This was the last song written for the album, and feels to me like it sums up the spirit of the record. The more I learn about love the less I know, the more I know about someone, the more I know I don’t know them. It feels like an appropriate last song for an album about paradoxes; love asks us to hold contradiction without giving in to its discomfort. A song about not turning away, but turning towards.”

With "The Way That it Feels," Elanor Moss offers a beautifully understated glimpse into her forthcoming debut album, [*The Knife, The Needle*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/elanor-moss-the-knife-the-needle?ref=glamglare.com). It's a song that reveals its quiet strength the more closely you listen.

Listen to "The Way That it Feels," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video too:

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### Ruti - Flowers
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ruti-flowers/
Last updated: 2026-07-14T16:19:23.000Z
“Just take me where there’s flowers,” sings London singer-songwriter [**Ruti**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ruti?ref=glamglare.com) on their soaring new single. Like a fresh summer breeze, the song carries you to a happy place. 

Ruti explains:

> I think the flowers represent someone you love. I could romanticise anywhere if the one I love is there with me. It feels breezy and light and lovely. My songs often carry a lot of emotional weight but this one feels like a weight off my shoulders and free.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Flowers,” on your [favorite streaming service](https://ruti.ffm.to/flowers.OYD?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Vacations - I See Myself In You [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/vacations-i-see-myself-in-you-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-17T11:27:52.000Z
Some songs feel like a conversation you didn't know you needed. [**Vacations**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vacations?ref=glamglare.com)' "I See Myself In You" wraps bittersweet reflection in an effortlessly mellow, beautifully melodic indie-rock song that's impossible not to keep playing.

The Australian quartet returns with the second single from their upcoming album *Pursuit of Anything*, following the equally wonderful "Holy Grail," which we featured earlier this year. Inspired by a conversation that Campbell Burns had with his parents before flying back to New York, the song reflects on how our relationships evolve over time and the surprising ways we begin to see ourselves in those we love most.

> "I was going through something personal at the time, and they were there for me in a way that felt like I was talking to my best friends, because I was. My relationship with my parents has changed so much over the course of my life and it made me pause and realise how similar we are and our experiences. I also started to wonder if one day I’ll be in their position, having a similar conversation with my child."

The song's warm nostalgia and easy-going groove make those reflections feel comforting rather than heavy. It's one of those wonderfully catchy songs that stays with you long after it ends.

Be sure to watch the video, directed by Patrick Linehan, which puts a fresh spin on a familiar idea. It was filmed in a park on Manhattan's Lower East Side—one of my favorite neighborhoods and a place I called home for many years.

Listen to "I See Myself In You," our Song Pick of the Day.

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### ANIQO - THE TURN [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/aniqo-the-turn/
Last updated: 2026-07-12T17:42:26.000Z
Making a change that brings you closer to your dreams always comes with risk. But before you chicken out, listen to the new song “THE TURN” by the German singer-songwriter [**ANIQO**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aniqo?ref=glamglare.com). Wrapped in an expansive, almost meditative song, she gently encourages you to take that leap. And watch the video, too: few places make freedom feel as tangible as a sailboat gliding across the open sea.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “THE TURN,” on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-turn/6773811502?i=6773811853&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7l49pim813SFWXYjO8Pq5B?si=278fa95cabb44f12&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal)

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Tilly Louise - Root Cause
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tilly-louise-root-cause/
Last updated: 2026-07-11T17:04:28.000Z
Some songs feel instantly uplifting without ever trying too hard. [**Tilly Louise**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tilly-louise?ref=glamglare.com)'s "Root Cause" is one of them.

Opening with flute-like synths before an easy guitar strum settles in, the song immediately creates its own inviting world. Everything feels bright, bouncy, and wonderfully optimistic, but it's the production that truly stands out. Rather than following a familiar indie-pop formula, Tilly shapes every detail with a refreshing sense of imagination, giving the track a distinctive character that's absolutely irresistible.

That shouldn't come as a surprise. "Root Cause" was entirely written, recorded, and produced by Tilly herself, who also performs the synths, guitar, and percussion. The result feels deeply personal and beautifully cohesive, perfectly matching a song about letting your guard down and embracing the excitement and uncertainty of a new crush.

Listen to "Root Cause," our Song Pick of the Day.

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### Hannah Cole - MMA
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/hannah-cole-mma/
Last updated: 2026-07-10T16:30:55.000Z
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter [**Hannah Cole**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hannah-cole?ref=glamglare.com) uses a string of Las Vegas images to capture the gamble of pursuing success in the music industry. The heavy guitars keep the song grounded, pushing back against the glitter of the imagery.

“MMA” is the first single off Hannah’s debut album [*Switchbacks*](https://glamglare.com/album/hanna-cole-switchbacks?ref=glamglare.com), out on September 4 via Tight Knit, the new label that releases [Slow Fiction](https://glamglare.com/artist/slow-fiction?ref=glamglare.com)’s debut next week. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://go.mhe.fm/hc%5Fmma?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox: [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Frances Chang - Auratones of desire [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/frances-chang-auratones-of-desire-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T22:35:28.000Z
[**Frances Chang**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/frances-chang?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Auratones of desire” is minimal, warm, and beautifully strange, with gently creeping strings and an inviting sense of suspense. The Brooklyn-based musician and multimedia artist lets her voice move through the song’s spare, subtly experimental arrangement with such charm that its psychological unease never feels heavy-handed, but rather quietly fascinating.

Chang describes “Auratones of desire” as “a classic psychological story of projection,” beginning with the fear of running into an unnamed figure and shifting into disappointment at their absence. The noir-like strings that follow her throughout give that small emotional drama a lovely, cinematic pull.

Listen to “Auratones of desire,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video too:

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[been thinking bout confession by frances chang](https://destinyisadog.bandcamp.com/album/been-thinking-bout-confession?ref=glamglare.com)
### New York, Full Sail
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-york-full-sail/
Last updated: 2026-07-09T14:32:24.000Z
New York felt unusually full over the holiday weekend, as the city marked the nation’s 250th birthday, the World Cup continued, and the Tall Ships arrived in the harbor for the Fourth of July celebrations.

We didn’t see much of the fireworks from our rooftop this year because the barge was right behind the building across the street. The display from the Brooklyn Bridge was strangely muted compared with last year, so there may have been something wrong over there.

The [parade of tall ships](https://sail4th.org/?ref=glamglare.com) along the Hudson made up for it. It was more uplifting than I expected. A tall ship under full sail is a beautiful and rare sight, and seeing sailors from around the world wave to the crowds on shore was heartwarming. Even the military flyovers felt more like a display of human ingenuity than a demonstration of power[1](#fn1-16310).

The ships were docked all over the city until yesterday, and you could have visited them, but we didn’t get tickets in time. I will miss them, but we always have the [Pioneer](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/about-pioneer/?ref=glamglare.com) and the [Clipper City](https://manhattanbysail.com/clipper-city/?ref=glamglare.com) at the Seaport.

On the music side, we enjoyed the new U2 video “Street of Dreams,” filmed in Mexico City. Of course, it echoes the famous clip for “[Where the Streets Have No Name](https://youtu.be/GzZWSrr5wFI?si=LwNHbP1A802yc78h&ref=glamglare.com)” from the 80s[2](#fn2-16310). I’m sure the setup was very controlled this time, but there is a sweet moment of serendipity when the band has to take cover from a thunderstorm and politely asks a family if they can use their balcony for a moment.

## Discovery of the Week: Hearing Gods Own Medicine Again, as The Mission Intended

![Iconic album covers by The Mission](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/The-Mission_BundlePack1.jpg)

Iconic album covers by The Mission

The Mission are marking their 40th anniversary with a remastered edition of their 1986 debut album *Gods Own Medicine* ([Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/gods-own-medicine/1444094589?ref=glamglare.com) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4kBti1HGfkIg1Q9XWeTtHV?si=ZEeOf4ywSLG3I7Ry7w1dCQ&ref=glamglare.com))[3](#fn3-16310), newly presented in the song order the band had originally intended.

I saw The Mission live a few times in Munich, all before I met Oliver, so we have never seen them together. Maybe that is something to remedy, as the band is touring again.

What makes this reissue especially intriguing is that the original vinyl sequence had been changed after “Stay With Me” became a single. Lead singer Wayne Hussey explains:

> “It made sense for the album’s arc that ‘Stay With Me’ should be near the end of the album. But, once it was released as a single, there was no way Mercury would let it stay on Side Two, so we had to swap it for ‘Severina.’ Of course, ‘Severina’ was really a great powerful song where it had originally been intended. That swap made the rest of the album seem a little wrong, so we swapped ‘Dance On Glass’ and ‘And The Dance Goes On’ as well. It wasn’t the biggest problem in the world – at least all the songs were there – but it has frustrated us all a little over the years. It’s great to have it out correctly now.”

I wish my own copy were not in storage right now. This is exactly the kind of reissue that makes you want to pull out the record and listen from beginning to end again.

## Cover Song of the Week: Rod Stewart - Sailing

For us, it is nearly impossible to see white sails blowing in the wind without hearing the Rod Stewart classic, since a cassette on repeat at a beach bar in Crete burned it into our collective memory. The video adds another connection: it was filmed in 1978, exactly where the Sail 4th parade took place.

The 1972 original by the Sutherland Brothers is three years older and was written to convey a more serious spiritual meaning. But Rod Stewart’s version opened it up to a more romantic interpretation, so you can close your eyes and dream of gliding across a glittering sea in a sailboat.

## This Week in glamglare history

![White, CYPRSS, Sijya](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Throwback-7-9.jpg)

White, CYPRSS, Sijya

### 1 Year Ago: [Sijya - Do I Know](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sijya-do-i-know/)

Sijya hails from New Delhi and makes sophisticated, gritty electronic pop songs. Her next single, “Turbine,” is announced for July 23.

### 5 Years Ago: CYPRSS - [The House I Hate](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-cyprss-the-house-i-hate/)

“The House I Hate” fits well into the Billie Eilish-inspired dark pop wave of the early 2020s. CYPRSS studied songwriting in Nashville and released an EP and several singles until 2024.

### 10 Years Ago: [White - Step Up](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-white-step-up/)

“Step Up” is quite an intriguing track, which we compared to 80s electronic bands like Front 242 or DAF. The Glasgow quintet White put out a few singles, an EP, and an album, although a 2024 track on their Spotify is clearly incorrect.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Detalji, Tove Styrke, Frances Mistry, Josh da Costa, ALANI, Ibeyi, and Mercy Land](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Song-Picks-27-2026.jpg)

Detalji, Tove Styrke, Frances Mistry, Josh da Costa, ALANI, Ibeyi, and Mercy Land

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW%5Fsmz2OkxcQ&si=nEjvqiA9VuqEonaP&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Detalji - Bring Me Back To Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/10-song-pick-post-2/)
- [Tove Styrke - Sunflower](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tove-styrke-sunflower/)
- [Merci Land - Clouds](https://www.glamglare.com/music/10-song-pick-post-3/)
- [Josh da Costa - 96 Year Old Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/josh-da-costa-96-year-old-girl/)
- [Ibeyi - Offerings](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ibeyi-offerings-video-2/)
- [frances mistry - i let it get to me again](https://www.glamglare.com/music/frances-mistry-i-let-it-get-to-me-again/)
- [ALANI - Dancing Through The Madness](https://www.glamglare.com/music/alani-dancing-through-the-madness/)

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## Sails, Sparks, Summer

A weekend of tall ships, harbor views, fireworks, a beautiful dinner, and the city celebrating its 250th birthday in spectacular fashion. We caught as much of it as we could — from watching the ships from all over the world pass the Statue of Liberty after arriving through the Verrazano-Narrows to fireworks over the East River — and loved every minute. Enjoy our photos.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

1 - The New York-based [1885 Schooner Pioneer](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/1885-schooner-pioneer/?ref=glamglare.com) operated by the South Street Seaport Museum  
2 - The German [Gorch Fock](https://www.sailboston.com/ships/gorch-fock/?ref=glamglare.com) three-masted, 292-foot barque  
3 - Together, with the Portuguese three-masted barque [NRP Sagres](https://sailtraininginternational.org/vessel/nrp-sagres/?ref=glamglare.com) behind us  
4 to 6 - 4th of July Fireworks  
7 - Sunset over Manhattan as seen from the [Portugal House](https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-new-york/things-to-do/portugal-house-at-time-out-market?ref=glamglare.com) near Dumbo  
8 - Summer in a bowl: Clambake!  
9 - The Sagres at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, seen while on a ride with the Seaport Museum’s [W.O. Decker](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/w-o-decker?ref=glamglare.com).

---

1. The strange-looking Turkish warship anchoring in the Hudson was a bit unsettling, though. [↩︎](#fnr1-16310)
2. Which, in turn, reminds us of the Beatles’ [last show](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4fJeg9CXdTdxSzDzGPD22YVI1oqdFxtD&si=074%5FsoryvfkdJsh0&ref=glamglare.com) in London. [↩︎](#fnr2-16310)
3. The digital releases have still the order of the original release [↩︎](#fnr3-16310)
### ALANI - Dancing Through The Madness
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/alani-dancing-through-the-madness/
Last updated: 2026-07-08T16:35:30.000Z
A night out is not going well. Dirty looks and petty behavior follow her wherever she goes. But even if a boozy night at the club is not your thing, the NYC singer-songwriter [**ALANI**](https://glamglare.com/artist/alani?ref=glamglare.com) has a valuable message for you: don’t let others ruin your day. The music overflows with joy and energy (sax solo!), and you can be sure ALANI leaves that nightclub still dancing.

“Dancing Through The Madness” is on Alani’s upcoming EP [*Somewhere Between Saying It*](https://glamglare.com/album/alani-somewhere-between-saying-it?ref=glamglare.com), out on August 14\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/dancingthroughthemadness?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### frances mistry - i let it get to me again
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/frances-mistry-i-let-it-get-to-me-again/
Last updated: 2026-07-07T19:54:41.000Z
The title of [frances mistry](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/frances-mistry?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single, "i let it get to me again," already had me intrigued. There is something instantly relatable about recognizing a familiar reaction in yourself and still finding yourself right back there.

The Brighton-based indie-pop and folk artist turns that feeling into something soft, bouncy, and beautifully enchanting. Gently strumming guitars and frances’s clear, unforced vocals give the song an easy warmth, while its gentle momentum keeps it light on its feet. As it unfolds, the lap steel guitar adds a welcome touch of character to an otherwise delicate acoustic arrangement.

"i let it get to me again" is about having a crush, overthinking every possibility, and finally deciding to do something rather than watching from afar. frances mistry makes that small but brave step feel warm, hopeful, and entirely worth taking.

Listen to "i let it get to me again," our Song Pick of the Day.

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### Ibeyi - Offerings [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ibeyi-offerings-video-2/
Last updated: 2026-07-06T16:12:37.000Z
[**Ibeyi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ibeyi?ref=glamglare.com)’s self-titled 2015 debut album, one of my all-time favorite records, has many extraordinary features: teenage twin-sister harmonies, multilingual lyrics, raw minimalist production, and music that effortlessly connects three continents. It couldn’t have been easy to move forward without repeating themselves. That’s why I’m so happy to hear Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz recapture so much of the old magic on their fourth album, [*Offering*](https://glamglare.com/artist/ibeyi?ref=glamglare.com). The (almost) title track “Offerings” charms with intimate vocals, a gentle organ-driven melody, and sparse beats—everything that made their earliest songs so irresistible.

Listen to “Offerings,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/offerings/1895972544?i=6765497130&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2GKbUwfjBui3WVh8xuD2Cc?si=2ae3aece6ba245c9&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below, where Lisa receives a dramatic hairstyle change from her sister. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Josh da Costa - 96 Year Old Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/josh-da-costa-96-year-old-girl/
Last updated: 2026-07-05T17:55:42.000Z
[**Josh da Costa**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/josh-da-costa?ref=glamglare.com)’s “96 Year Old Girl” is hypnotic and mellow, built from a soft vocal, a rich tapestry of synths, hard-hitting drums, and a driving beat that keeps pulling you in. It is a song with a wonderfully off-kilter sense of humor, yet there is real feeling beneath its playful title: about pushing people away and the ache of not being seen by the person you are with.

> *“I wrote and recorded this song one night after getting really high, ordering Domino's, and watching Terminator 2\. The verse’s vocal melody is a riff on what is known in some musical circles as ‘the lick’ – an extremely common motif in jazz music that became a meme in itself – and the chorus was an old idea that I was kicking around for years and finally found its home here.”* 

The video takes its own full-glam, Japan-inspired route, and Josh da Costa explains:

> “I love singing the chorus because I feel like I’m caught somewhere between pretending to be Bobby Gillespie, Prince, and Peter Ivers. The instrumental features my usual bag of tricks - some jangly Gibson SG bits and my trusty SixTrak synth. Recorded in my bedroom, drums and all.”

“96 Year Old Girl” arrives ahead of Josh da Costa’s new album [*New Wave Graveyard*](https://ffm.to/newavegraveyard?ref=glamglare.com), out July 24 via Stones Throw. Listen to "96 Year Old Girl," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video, directed by Skellyot, too:

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### Merci Land - Clouds
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/10-song-pick-post-3/
Last updated: 2026-07-04T15:56:02.000Z
When was the last time you lay in the grass and watched the clouds drift across the blue sky? For the New Orleans duo [**Mercy Land**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mercy-land?ref=glamglare.com), it’s a moment of escape from suburban boredom. With chiming synths, they create a beautiful soundscape that echoes the melancholy of the moment.

“Clouds” will be on Mercy Land’s debut album, scheduled for next year. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://hypeddit.com/mercyland/clouds?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the lyric video below. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox; [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Tove Styrke - Sunflower
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tove-styrke-sunflower/
Last updated: 2026-07-03T17:27:05.000Z
Swedish artist [**Tove Styrke**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tove-styrke?ref=glamglare.com)’s "Sunflower" is soft and tender alt-pop with a wonderfully playful, almost childlike spirit. Big synths lift its gentle melody into a joyous chorus, making for a song that feels both intimate and gloriously open.

With the lyric, “I turn to you like a sunflower turns to the sun,” Tove captures the vulnerability that comes with loving someone deeply. She says:

> “‘Sunflower’ lingered in the background for a long time before it finally came into being. Deep down, I knew there was one more song left to write, one that would feel like a long embrace. When we finally set out to explore it in the studio, it was as if the song simply fell into my lap from above. Within a few hours, it existed. I didn’t even understand what it was about until much later, when my partner and co-parent heard it and said, ‘Oh, how beautiful. You wrote a song for our daughter.’”

"Sunflower" arrives ahead of Tove Styrke’s new album *I thought this story wasn’t about me*, out November 6, a record shaped by an increasingly personal realization: “I thought I was observing the protagonist until I realized I was her.”

Listen to "Sunflower," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the music video too:

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### Detalji - Bring Me Back To Life
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/10-song-pick-post-2/
Last updated: 2026-07-02T20:26:21.000Z
The Finnish singer, songwriter, and producer [**Detalji**](https://glamglare.com/artist/detalji?ref=glamglare.com) has announced their second album, *Imagine Life*. Its predecessor, the dance-floor-oriented [*Truly*](https://glamglare.com/album/detalji-truly?ref=glamglare.com), was one of my favorites of 2023\. Detalji explored a few different paths for the follow-up and landed, during a stay in Berlin, on a more synth-pop-oriented sound that lets their beautiful vocals shine.

Detalji says about the single, “Bring Me Back To Life.”

> ‘Bring Me Back to Life’ is about connection and desire becoming so overwhelming that everything else disappears for a moment. You’re so consumed by another person that the outside world fades away. It’s exciting but also frightening because it leaves you feeling vulnerable. In the song, I’m asking someone to pull me out of my anxiety and bring me back to myself.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your *favorite streaming service* or on Bandcamp below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day - [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

[Bring Me Back to Life by Detalji](https://detalji.bandcamp.com/track/bring-me-back-to-life?ref=glamglare.com) 

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### The Art of Surprise
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-art-of-surprise/
Last updated: 2026-07-02T14:37:48.000Z
A remarkable concert, an unexpected museum discovery, and music that rewards paying closer attention.

On Tuesday, we saw the Icelandic singer-songwriter [**Ásgeir**](https://glamglare.com/artist/asgeir?ref=glamglare.com) perform at LPR in the Village. We both loved his latest album [*Julia*](https://glamglare.com/album/asgeir-julia?ref=glamglare.com), but we didn’t know what to expect—and those often turn out to be the best shows.

There is something special about Icelandic musicians. It may be a cliché that they have plenty of time to practice during the long winter nights, but you often encounter a high level of musicianship. Accompanied by Nashville musician [**Nat Smith**](https://www.instagram.com/olesmitty/?ref=glamglare.com) on cello and bass, the delicate melodies, the precise guitar playing, and Ásgeir’s enchanting vocals captured us from the first second.

Also, I’m drawn to minimalist performances. It’s easier to bring a show to life on a stage full of musicians. But today’s touring economics allow that only for big names or for musicians who don’t care about money. Staging the intricate productions of his albums without going all acoustic or karaoke is hard. There was a backing track, but it never drowned out the live instruments and brought in just enough electronics to get that unique Icelandic feel.

Tuesday happened to be Ásgeir’s birthday, so he had to endure a rough rendition of “Happy Birthday” from the audience. That’s what you get in NYC! Maybe he intentionally scheduled New York as his last stop to head home on a high note.

### Marina Abramović

One of my favorite summer rituals is spending an early summer morning with a cup of coffee (black, no sugar) and a beautiful hardcover book. While I’m still making my way through Bruce Springsteen’s *Born to Run* (I don’t want it to end!), the other day I picked up another, entirely different favorite: [*Painting the Plate*](https://bookshop.org/p/books/painting-the-plate-52-recipes-inspired-by-great-works-of-art-from-mark-rothko-frida-kahlo-and-many-more-felicity-souter/d375edb5f5aeba4b?ref=glamglare.com), which pairs visual artists with recipes inspired by their work. I tend to open it somewhere and start reading, and I almost always end up looking up the artist to learn more. The actual recipe and dish rank second.

This time, I landed on [Marina Abramović](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina%5FAbramovi%C4%87?ref=glamglare.com). Curious whether we’d ever seen her work in New York, I searched her name—and yes, we had experienced her iconic performance piece “[The Artist Is Present](https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/964?ref=glamglare.com)” at MoMA.

As I kept browsing online, I stumbled upon an unexpected surprise: Abramović is making her [inflatable art debut](https://galeriemagazine.com/the-balloon-museum-unveils-inaugural-exhibition-at-first-us-flagship?ref=glamglare.com) with “Snowy/Windy/Spring on the Planet Z,” a multisensory installation featuring shoulder-high inflatable grass and falling ”snow.“ The work is part of ”[Daydream: Air Becomes Art](https://balloonmuseum.world/daydream/?ref=glamglare.com)," the exhibition inaugurating the Balloon Museum at the Seaport’s Tin Building.

I’ll admit I had mostly written the Balloon Museum off as a playful family attraction, but discovering that one of the world’s most influential performance artists is part of its opening exhibition completely changed my perspective. Suddenly, it has become one of the museum experiences I’m very much looking forward to this summer. The museum opens soon, on July 15!

## Discovery of the Week: Celeste Krishna - New Room

“Live-to-tape soul rock” from the South would normally fall outside my comfort zone, but the Alabama-raised, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and producer **Celeste Krishna** sets expectations straight from the first track: “It’s NYC & the South for me.” From there, she infuses just enough Brooklyn weirdness to make this record her very own brand of roots music, surprising you with every song.

[New Room](https://glamglare.com/album/celeste-krishna-the-new-room?ref=glamglare.com) is her first album as sole producer and arranger.

## Cover Song of the Week: Tame Impala - Hummer

We fell in love with **The Smashing Pumpkins** after hearing their cover of Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again” on the tribute album *For The Masses* in 1998.

This year, the Chicago band receives its own tribute album, [*Sending Hearts to All My Dearies*](https://sumerian.lnk.to/tsp?ref=glamglare.com), out on August 16 via Sumerian Records. The expansive 7-minute “Hummer” from 1993, with its drastic mood shift in the final third, seems perfect for a Tame Impala rework, and as expected, Kevin Parker nails it.

## This Week in glamglare history

![The Hazy Seas, Shady Groves, and Ula](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Throwback-7-2.jpg)

The Hazy Seas, Shady Groves, and Ula

### 1 Year Ago: [Ula - So Kind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ula-so-kind/)

Last year, the London-based Polish musician Ula released a string of sharply produced dark pop singles and the EP [*Boysulk*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/ula-boysulk?ref=glamglare.com).

### 5 Years Ago: [Shady Groves - Smoulder](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-shady-groves-smoulder/)

The Michigan band Shady Groves has scored four Song Pick of the Day features since 2016; “Smoulder” is the last from their 2021 album *Dreamboat*. After a 2022 follow-up, they have focused on [Underflow Records](https://www.underflowrecords.com/?ref=glamglare.com).

### 10 Years Ago: [The Hazy Seas - Kite Dodging](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-the-hazy-seas-kite-dodging/)

We enjoyed “Kite Dodging” as a jangly summer song in 2016\. The Midwestern band The Hazy Seas released their debut album four years later and has been on hiatus since then.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Mandrake Handshake, Anja Kotar, Au/ra, Abbie Ozard, Dari Bay, Sophie Truax, and Sable](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/07/Song-Picks-26-2026.jpg)

Mandrake Handshake, Anja Kotar, Au/ra, Abbie Ozard, Dari Bay, Sophie Truax, and Sable

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcItGLc1N25k&si=0IUAsbd2T%5FF1VZ1w&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Anja Kotar - Writers & Lovers](https://www.glamglare.com/music/anja-kotar-writers-lovers-video/)
- [Abbie Ozard - Baby I’m Your Star](https://www.glamglare.com/music/abbie-ozard-baby-im-your-star/)
- [Sophie Truax - I’d Still Be](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sophie-truax-id-still-be/)
- [Au/ra - E-MOTION](https://www.glamglare.com/music/au-ra-e-motion-video/)
- [Dari Bay - On Your Side](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dari-bay-on-your-side/)
- [Sable - We’re Getting Older Baby](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sable-were-getting-older-baby/)
- [Mandrake Handshake - En Vol](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mandrake-handshake-en-vol/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## A Week by the Water

A curious crow paid our rooftop garden a rare visit this week—a small reminder that even in the middle of Manhattan, nature occasionally drops by.

The rest of the week belonged to Portugal. Time Out Market became Portugal House for the Men’s World Cup, filling the space with excitement, singing, and a wonderful sense of community. On the way home, the East River Ferry gave us the Manhattan skyline at night, while South Street Seaport offered one of those perfect summer boat sightings. 

Add Portuguese conservas, colorful berries, and a few quiet rooftop moments, and the week felt very much like New York in summer. Enjoy the nine photos of our New York moments!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Mandrake Handshake - En Vol
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mandrake-handshake-en-vol/
Last updated: 2026-07-01T14:58:45.000Z
At first glance, [**Mandrake Handshake**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mandrake-handshake?ref=glamglare.com) didn't immediately resonate with me. Then an intriguing press photo caught my attention, and "En Vol" did the rest.

Beautifully floating, cosmic, and hypnotic, "En Vol" unfolds with sparse, deliberate instrumentation and an almost jazzy touch before captivating vocal harmonies draw you even further into its warm, utopian world. The guitar lovers among us will find the wait well worth it when a gorgeous, laid-back solo finally arrives, adding another irresistible layer without ever disturbing the song's mellow flow.

By the end, I was completely hooked. "En Vol" is every bit as addictive as its spellbinding atmosphere suggests.

Listen to "En Vol," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Sable - We're Getting Older Baby
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sable-were-getting-older-baby/
Last updated: 2026-06-30T16:28:46.000Z
The Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**Sable**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sable?ref=glamglare.com) describes “We’re Getting Older Baby” as “a song about ageing, female friendships, and taking every opportunity to dance with the people you love.” She then backs up that sentiment with a cutting-edge minimalist production that shows age and inventiveness are not correlated. 

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “We’re Getting Older Baby,” on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/were-getting-older-baby/6778981339?i=6778981340&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/51J7UKWiRLUWLYEdnhHKPn?si=ca750a7c2fa64bdd&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox: [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Dari Bay - On Your Side
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dari-bay-on-your-side/
Last updated: 2026-06-29T19:13:51.000Z
"On Your Side," the new single by [**Dari Bay**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dari-bay?ref=glamglare.com), feels instantly calming: laid-back, mellow, and gently reassuring, with a loose alt-rock ease that unexpectedly reminded us of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Dari Bay is the Burlington, Vermont-based project of **Zack James**, and on "On Your Side," he turns a “welcome to the real world” moment into something freeing rather than harsh.

We also love the [**Robber Robber**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/robber-robber?ref=glamglare.com) connection here: Nina Cates, that band’s main songwriter, singer, and bassist, plays bass in Dari Bay, alongside Joey Krouse and Will Krulak on guitar. James says:

> “‘On Your Side’ is like a ‘welcome to the real world’ moment spun positively. It is meant to be freeing rather than a harsh wake up call, and it has a sort of ‘touch grass’ message to it. It is so easy to get attached to things on the internet that have no real place in your life, or to feel paralyzed by endless content. I have to go outside and walk around for a while when this happens to me. I’m trying to prioritize the real world every day.” 

Dari Bay’s second album *Surprise Wish* is out now via Double Double Whammy, Listen to "On Your Side," our Song Pick of the Day, and enjoy the video:

[Surprise Wish by Dari Bay](https://daribay.bandcamp.com/album/surprise-wish?ref=glamglare.com) 

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### Au/ra - E-MOTION [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/au-ra-e-motion-video/
Last updated: 2026-07-03T12:55:36.000Z
We featured the German-Antiguan singer-songwriter [**Au/Ra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aura?ref=glamglare.com) ten years ago with her debut single “[Concrete Jungle](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-aura-concrete-jungle/).” At the time, we didn’t realize she was only 14 years old. Last Friday, Au/Ra released [*heartcore*](https://glamglare.com/album/aura-heartcore?ref=glamglare.com), her first full-length album on Island Records. Inspired by fantasy and world-building, she describes it as a concept album exploring “the dungeon” of her mind.

She says about“E-MOTION:”

> When you’re feeling depressed for so long, you start to feel like a cold, offline machine. Writing this song was the exact moment I felt like the power flipped back on in my real life. In the heartcore story, it’s the part of the hero’s journey where things turn from being so bleak to having hope again, which is why it’s the penultimate track of the album.

Listen to “E-MOTION,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://aura.lnk.to/e-motion?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the sci-fi-inspired video below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Sophie Truax - I'd Still Be
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sophie-truax-id-still-be/
Last updated: 2026-07-03T12:34:46.000Z
"I'd Still Be," the new single by [**Sophie Truax**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sophie-truax?ref=glamglare.com), completely caught me by surprise. Admittedly, it was the press photo and the song title that first made me curious enough to hit play. I was expecting something entirely different and couldn't have been happier to be wrong.

The soft, enchanting acoustic guitar immediately brought back memories of the music I grew up with before Sophie's warm, effortless vocals slipped in. Everything flows with an easy grace. Nothing is shrill, nothing is loud—just beautifully understated.

Unlike many of the acoustic guitar-driven songs from my youth, "I'd Still Be" gradually opens into a fuller production without ever losing its innocent, heartfelt charm. Before you know it, you'll be reaching for the replay button. Sophie says:

> “Sometimes you feel so drawn to someone that you’d do anything to contort into the thing you think they want. Sometimes you reach out to that person when you shouldn’t, because the feeling supersedes the weight of a bad decision. And sometimes, you write a song about all of it, only for the man you wrote it about to stand you up a week later to play a card game called Bean Bohnanza. And that’s life.”

"I'd Still Be" arrives ahead of Sophie Truax's forthcoming EP, a project that continues her gift for capturing the beautifully awkward emotional moments most people would rather edit out. Beyond music, she's also an accomplished visual artist, creating handcrafted puppets that expand the same deeply personal, imaginative world found in her songs.

Listen to "I'd Still Be," our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with Sophie Truax and add "I'd Still Be" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Abbie Ozard - Baby I'm Your Star
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/abbie-ozard-baby-im-your-star/
Last updated: 2026-06-26T16:35:12.000Z
Being dependent on validation from others is an uncomfortable state. No wonder the declaration “Baby I’m Your Star” comes wrapped in dark, Cure-esque indie rock rather than triumphant pop. But the Manchester-based singer-songwriter [**Abbie Ozard**](https://glamglare.com/artist/abbie-ozard?ref=glamglare.com) also reminds us not to give up chasing our dreams, even if we start with an audience of one.

Abbie explains:

> Baby I’m Your Star’ is about trying to convince yourself you’re as confident as you want everyone else to think you are. On the surface it’s cocky and playful, but underneath it comes from wanting to be heard and believed in. The song plays with the tension between ego and self-doubt, and the idea that sometimes confidence is something you have to perform before you fully believe it. It feels like a defiant moment for me, but there’s still plenty of vulnerability hiding underneath.

“Baby I’m Your Star” is the title song of Abbie Ozard’s new EP, out on August 21\. Listen to our Song Pick of the day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/zqj1mrm?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below. - Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Anja Kotar - Writers & Lovers [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/anja-kotar-writers-lovers-video/
Last updated: 2026-06-25T17:09:30.000Z
"Writers & Lovers" is the kind of song that reminds you to sprinkle a little magic into everyday life. Built around buoyant acoustic guitars, sparkling strings, and an irresistible indie-pop groove, [**Anja Kotar**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/anja-kotar?ref=glamglare.com)'s latest is full of sunshine, warmth, and playful energy.

Inspired by a discovery in a bookstore, the song celebrates *"the writers who preserve history and the lovers, builders, and doers who create it."* It's a thoughtful idea wrapped in an effortlessly catchy melody that reminds us there's joy to be found in the ordinary, if we're willing to look for it.

Make sure to watch the whimsical video for "Writers & Lovers," created, directed, and edited by Anja herself entirely on an iPhone 14\. Enjoy our Song Pick of the Day!

Connect with [Anja Kotar](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/anja-kotar?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Writers & Lovers" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Against the Stream
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/against-the-stream/
Last updated: 2026-06-25T14:34:49.000Z
[*The Price of Music*](https://musically.com/the-price-of-music-podcast/?ref=glamglare.com), my favorite music-business podcast, recently recommended the app [**Cantilever**](https://www.cantilever-music.com/?ref=glamglare.com), which raised £250k from a group of independent labels. It’s a neat idea: the app offers a limited selection of albums by independent artists, paired with rich editorial content. You can stream the music for a limited time, and because everyone receives the same selection, they hope to create shared cultural moments. At $5.99 a month, it costs less than half of a Spotify subscription.

Probably everyone is aware that this is an uphill battle against the streaming giants. If you can have everything, why would you settle for drastically less at a slightly lower price?

It can only work if the idea takes hold that how we engage with music matters more than how much of it we consume. It is certainly not for people who consume whatever the streaming services present in the background. But many, like Elke and me, miss the days when a new album felt precious and worth spending time with—even if only to justify the money spent.

Also, with AI significantly reducing the cost of app development, I hope to see more specialized apps that introduce new ways to engage with music. Maybe we can move beyond the one-size-fits-all, cost-optimized model created by billion-dollar, stock-market-traded companies and better cater to the needs and wishes of specific communities. At glamglare, we’re curious to see what emerges.

## Discovery of the Week: Marissa Gamble -   
Exhibit M

The NYC-based singer/songwriter Marissa had a dream. At a time when music can be made entirely alone on a computer, she wanted to do the opposite: write and record songs with a room full of musicians. She doesn’t play an instrument? A tiny, insignificant detail.

Over two years, she sketched melodies and lyrics with her voice, worked with a producer to turn them into fully arranged songs, and eventually brought together a dream team of Broadway musicians to record the five tracks. The hardest part for her? Spending three straight days in the studio recording vocals.

The result is an irresistible, jazzy, R&B-tinged pop album that radiates the joy of making music.

## Cover Song of the Week: Simone White - Fortunately Gone

It’s fun to compare this cover with the [1990 version](https://youtu.be/9eFufqZ%5FwBI?si=fiNRW8P4a%5FNl0mm4&ref=glamglare.com) by **The Breeders** (who I hear playing at the Pier 17 rooftop as I write this). The original’s minimalist, grunge rock with heavy drums is very different from the plucked and bowed strings that [**Simone White**](https://simonewhite.com/?ref=glamglare.com) used. Still, the vibe doesn’t change much, and that’s what you want from a good cover.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Destrends, Giungla, and Destrends](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Throwback-June-25.jpg)

Destrends, Giungla, and Destrends

### 1 Year Ago: [Kirsten Izer - The Messenger](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kirsten-izer-the-messenger/)

“Maybe I killed my ego one too many times” is the standout line from “The Messenger,” by L.A.-via-New Jersey singer-songwriter Kirsten Izer, from her 2025 debut EP [*The Perfect Hire*](https://glamglare.com/album/kirsten-izer-the-perfect-hire?ref=glamglare.com). Her latest single was released in February.

### 5 Years Ago: [Giungla - Little Problem (ft. Jessica Winter)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-giungla-little-problem-ft-jessica-winter/)

We have been featuring many songs by Italian musician Giungla, aka Ema Drei, over the years, but this one fell smack dab into the pandemic when previous problems suddenly seemed small.

### 10 Years Ago:[ Destrends - Papa](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-destrends-papa/)

“Papa” was the debut single by Melbourne rock quartet Destrends. While you could not call them prolific, they released a few singles and one EP over the years, and their debut album this past March.

## Song Pick of the Day

![BLUMI, Marci, Carlita & SOFI TUKKER, Band of Revelations, HAAi, and Darcy Harding](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Song-Picks-25-2026.jpg)

BLUMI, Marci, Carlita & SOFI TUKKER, Band of Revelations, HAAi, and Darcy Harding

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhutoPBpod%5FiBtC6Uy3Pxsyh&si=egq%5FrCkHwBWupPsU&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Blumi - Jaguar](https://www.glamglare.com/music/blumi-jaguar-video/)
- [Band Of Revelations - After Dark](https://www.glamglare.com/music/band-of-revelations-after-dark/)
- [TEHYA - catch // release](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tehya-catch-release/)
- [Darcy Harding - Solemn](https://www.glamglare.com/music/darcy-harding-solemn/)
- [Carlita, SOFI TUKKER - Manhattan](https://www.glamglare.com/music/carlita-sofi-tukker-manhattan-video/)
- [Marci - Butterfly Sticker](https://www.glamglare.com/music/marci-butterfly-sticker-video/)
- [HAAi - DIGITiSE](https://www.glamglare.com/music/haai-digitise/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos: Ferries, Football, and Summer Nights

This week brought a little bit of everything we love about summer in New York. With the longest days of the year as a backdrop, we watched the U.S. advance at a World Cup watch party on Governors Island, cheered on Germany from a neighborhood bar, spent time on the water, enjoyed dinner overlooking the East River, and caught a memorable concert. Here are nine snapshots from a city that seems determined to make the most of every long summer evening.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

1. Clipper City on the East River.
2. Manhattanhenge at the Seaport.
3. Pier 17 in Knicks glory.
4. New York’s newest ferry: the Governors Island hybrid vessel.
5. Lower Manhattan under a spectacular summer sky.
6. Watching the U.S. advance at Governors Island.
7. Germany advances, berry style.
8. A summer morning on the terrace.
9. An evening with The Church at Sony Hall.
### HAAi - DIGITiSE
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/haai-digitise/
Last updated: 2026-06-24T16:09:49.000Z
The Australian-born, London-based producer and DJ [**HAAi**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/marci-butterfly-sticker-video/), aka Teneil Throssell, felt she was not yet done when she released [*HUMANiSE*](https://glamglare.com/album/haai-humanise?ref=glamglare.com) last year, and so her new album [*DIGITiSE*](https://glamglare.com/album/haai-digitise?ref=glamglare.com) was born, which “holds the hand of HUMANiSE and walks it to the club.” While its predecessor was built around lyrics, *DIGITiSE* is inspired by the music Teneil plays in her DJ sets. The title track shows the direction: not the kind of dance track that settles into a single groove for six minutes, but one that keeps the energy shifting and unfolding, carrying the spirit of the dancefloor beyond the club itself.  
The album *DIGITiSE* will be released on October 9 via Mute. Listen to the title track on your [favorite streaming service](https://mute.ffm.to/haai%5Fdigitise?utm%5Fsource=ig&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=link%5Fin%5Fbio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnfVn2lUENDVqDXJFnNqGvj8zWETLPhL6wBRFvNags6w4ko08uE3YtWsKlcN0%5Faem%5FsQNgmNO0wM6itg%5FYUUUk%5Fw&utm%5Fid=97760%5Fv0%5Fs00%5Fe0%5Ftv3) or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in [your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

[DIGITiSE by HAAi](https://haai.bandcamp.com/album/digitise?ref=glamglare.com)
### Marci - Butterfly Sticker [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/marci-butterfly-sticker-video/
Last updated: 2026-08-31T21:15:03.000Z
[**Marci**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/marci?ref=glamglare.com), the project of Montreal-born songwriter **Marta Cikojevic**, has a gift for making songs feel like they are floating just above the ground. Her new single "Butterfly Sticker" is no exception.

Built around a beautiful melody, the track unfolds with a restrained rhythm, soft synth textures, and a dreamy atmosphere that feels almost weightless. There is a playful quality running through the song, but also a sense of nostalgia, enhanced by subtle touches of '80s-inspired synths.

"Butterfly Sticker" introduces Marci's upcoming album, [*Mask Lady and Late Night Girl*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/marci-mask-lady-and-late-night-girl?ref=glamglare.com), due August 28\. The title was inspired by an encounter in Los Angeles between Cikojevic and a mysterious masked woman she often saw in her neighborhood. As Marci explains: 

> "Late Night Girl is out partying and having a good time—you know, the sun's never gonna rise, we're never gonna die. And Masked Lady is the one keeping all of those feelings inside."

Like those two characters, "Butterfly Sticker" balances lightness and introspection with effortless charm. Listen to "Butterfly Sticker," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the charming animated video, directed by **Geoffrey Scot**.

Connect with [Marci](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/marci?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Butterfly Sticker" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Carlita, SOFI TUKKER - Manhattan [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/carlita-sofi-tukker-manhattan-video/
Last updated: 2026-06-22T16:17:02.000Z
Surely, many songs have been written about New York City, but “Manhattan” celebrates its most iconic borough with the kind of unabashed enthusiasm that feels refreshing today. The Turkish-Italian producer [**Carlita**](https://glamglare.com/artist/carlita?ref=glamglare.com) teamed up with dance pop duo [**SOFI TUKKER**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sofi-tukker?ref=glamglare.com), who have so far resisted the genre-typical move to LA, for an upbeat ode to the NYC lifestyle. We’ve followed SOFI TUKKER since the beginning, and it’s hard to imagine a more fitting subject for them than the city where it all started.

No one can explain it better than SOFI TUKKER themselves:

> There’s nothing like walking down the streets of Manhattan, head phones in, and life feels like a movie. That’s the energy of this song. It has such a happy, cheerful vibe that celebrates life and simple serendipities. It’s exactly how we feel about the city, and about Carlita. We made the music video in one of our best friends’ cars, and got to just hang out and pet dogs and drink Matcha… a perfect Manhattan day. We get to travel the world and experience the beauty of so many places, but there’s still “no other place like Manhattan” hehe. It’s been a constant home for us and the place we started the band… there will never be too many love songs for New York.

Carlita gives us some background about the production:

> “Manhattan” came out of a studio session where we were talking with some friends about how tough dating in New York can be. That conversation naturally turned into music when Lilly started trying out some lyrics and I began recording ideas. SOFI TUKKER joined forces, since Sofi also lives in New York, and we all wanted to make this song together. We’ve been trying to collaborate for years and this felt like the perfect moment as New Yorkers to finally make it happen. It all came together very spontaneously and maybe it’s the perfect song to start the summer.

Listen to “Manhattan,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://carlita.lnk.to/manhattanPR?goal=0%5Fb841c36dcf-2f12480dec-292075853&mc%5Fcid=2f12480dec&mc%5Feid=a3ba6acfe9&ref=glamglare.com) and don’t miss the fabulous video directed by Brent Campanelli below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Darcy Harding - Solemn
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/darcy-harding-solemn/
Last updated: 2026-06-21T18:41:23.000Z
London-based folk artist [**Darcy Harding**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/darcy-harding?ref=glamglare.com) understands the power of restraint. Her new single "Solemn" begins softly, almost tentatively, before gradually swelling into something deeply moving. A sliding steel guitar runs through the song, adding just the right amount of longing and wistfulness without ever overshadowing the melody.

Harding's voice remains at the center, drawing the listener into a mesmerizing reflection on growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Harding says about the song:

> “‘Solemn’ describes the feeling of looking back at a dark time and recollecting it through a new lens. The song expresses a desire to escape the things that hold us back. It’s about freedom and self expression through recognising our challenges that loom over us, owning our experiences but not letting them define us.”

As "Solemn" continues to build, its emotional weight becomes impossible to ignore. Listen to "Solemn," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Darcy Harding](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/darcy-harding?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Solemn" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### TEHYA - catch // release
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tehya-catch-release/
Last updated: 2026-06-20T16:06:40.000Z
Don’t be fooled when “catch // release” starts like a pop song straight from the charts. The Pacific Northwest singer, songwriter, and producer [**TEHYA**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tehya?ref=glamglare.com) is fluent in multiple genres, plays keys, guitar, and drums, and puts that versatility to work in her tale of becoming attached to somebody despite continued disappointments.

“catch // release” is the second single from TEHYA’s new EP [*a changeable feast*](https://www.glamglare.com/music/band-of-revelations-after-dark/), out on August 14 via Neon Gold Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://neongoldrecords.ffm.to/catchandrelease?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video directed by Brandon Mosquera below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Band Of Revelations - After Dark
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/band-of-revelations-after-dark/
Last updated: 2026-06-19T17:40:55.000Z
[**Band Of Revelations**](https://www.instagram.com/johnny%5Fs%5Flloyd/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) is the new project from British songwriter and composer [**Johnny Lloyd**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/johnny-lloyd?ref=glamglare.com), an artist we've featured several times before because he has a gift for writing songs that are instantly easy to love.

Known to many as the frontman and primary songwriter of TRIBES, Lloyd has spent the past years releasing acclaimed solo work while also composing for film and television. With Band Of Revelations, he follows instinct above all else.

> “I wasn’t listening to the zeitgeist. I just made music I would listen to in my car.”

The new single "After Dark" opens with a relaxed, unhurried groove and holds onto that laid-back feeling throughout. Yet beneath the surface, the song steadily gathers emotional weight, culminating in Lloyd's repeated refrain: *"I'm just trying to love you, the best I can."*

Listen to "After Dark," our Song Pick of the Day.

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### Blumi - Jaguar [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/blumi-jaguar-video/
Last updated: 2026-06-18T16:58:25.000Z
[**Blumi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/blumi?ref=glamglare.com), aka French-British musician Emma Broughton, makes a case against retreating too far into solitude: you are missing too much while running from human connection like a wild animal. Driven by furious drums and a heavy bass line, the song unfolds like a thought gaining strength in someone’s mind until it arrives at a final realization: life is not dangerous.

Emma says:

> I used to think, with great drama and hand-on-forehead-flapping, that what I needed the most was solitude. If only everyone would leave me be - leave me tranquil, as we say in French.

Listen to “Jaguar,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/jaguar/6768385129?i=6768385132&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2DeJ3Lz04UzpeEx8NzEiC4?si=86b5446b9cb449e1&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Different Stages, Same City
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/different-stages-same-city/
Last updated: 2026-06-18T14:31:25.000Z
What a weekend this was in New York City! We have the World Cup in town, had an Australian music showcase at the Seaport, the NBA Finals with the Knicks, and tickets to Sting’s *The Last Ship* at the [Metropolitan Opera](https://www.metopera.org/?ref=glamglare.com). The city was buzzing with excitement: yellow shirts for Brazil, red for Morocco, and a sea of blue and orange for the NY Knicks.

If you think you could escape all this madness in an opera house, you’re wrong: I suspect many in the audience looked at their phones as much as at the action on stage, which featured rock legend Sting himself in a tragic yet heroic role. He wrote all the songs, and you can hear his post-Police, jazzier solo phase in them. We thought this was a good opportunity to revisit some of his work for our series, with a focus on The Police. Check out our five songs below.

However, this was not the only major stage music event for us this week. On Thursday, we finally made it to [Carnegie Hall](https://www.carnegiehall.org/?ref=glamglare.com) for the first time since we moved to NYC to hear Anton Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony, conducted by [Yannick Nézet-Séguin](https://yannicknezetseguin.com/en/?ref=glamglare.com), the music director of the Metropolitan Opera. Elke and I have never been much into classical music, but we started watching the [New Year’s concert in Vienna ](https://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at/en/newyearsconcert?ref=glamglare.com)as a great way to start the new year with hope and joy. This year, Nézet-Séguin was the conductor, and since then, Elke has become a fan.

For me, it was my first time seeing a classical concert, and I was determined to get something out of it. And I did. First, it is fascinating to see how the musicians and the conductor show respect for each other and for the music. Of course, there is a pecking order. For example, the first violinist cannot be bothered to turn the page of the scorebook.

Then there is the music itself. I’ve always loved electronic instruments for their limitless capacity to produce sound, but in the 19th century, when Bruckner lived, a symphonic orchestra was the closest thing to a synthesizer you could get. So while much of the symphony was dominated by typical string, brass, and wind instrument sounds, there were quieter passages where the music became almost unreal.

In 2016, we had the opportunity to see the electronic musician [Emika](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emika?ref=glamglare.com) perform her symphony [*Melanfonie*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy%5FmnwVVappGASkREOhUBjPlcxIJ0T1HryRg&si=izn5D8DrJGRasqrR&ref=glamglare.com) at the Funkhaus in Berlin. There, she did not have an orchestra, but she live-mixed tracks for the original recording with the Prague Metropolitan Orchestra. It is now clearer to me how two musical worlds that seem so strictly separated can overlap and inspire each other.

## Discovery of the Week: B of Briz - Song So Good

[Song so good by B of Briz](https://bofbriz.bandcamp.com/album/song-so-good?ref=glamglare.com) 

Bristol’s masked rapper [**B of Briz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/b-of-briz?ref=glamglare.com) creates creative, genre-crossing beats with lyrics that hold nothing back, pointing to the many frustrations we face today. *A Lyrical Fash Bash* is the title of her new EP, out on September 1\. The single, “Song So Good,” sets the tone for the record: “This is, without a doubt, an angry record – but I think it also really gets to the fundamental hopefulness of anti-fascism,” she says.

## Cover Song of the Week: Candy Whips - (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang

[**Candy Whips**](https://glamglare.com/artist/candy-whips?ref=glamglare.com), the synth-pop project of Californian glamrocker Wendy Stonehenge, covers the debut single by British trio **Heaven 17**, which the BBC banned for referencing a sitting US president in the context of fascism. The original is 45 years old, but you hear the same rhetoric today (see B of Briz above). Take it with either frustration or relief that our allegedly unprecedented times are not so unprecedented after all.

## Five Songs

With five albums in only six years, The Police make a strong case that greatness doesn’t require a vast catalog. Looking at the sheer number of classics packed into those records, the case for their fabulousness is easily made.

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube.

**“Murder by Numbers” (1983)**  
From their final studio album, *Synchronicity*, “Every Breath You Take” is probably their ultimate hit. The album also gave us “Wrapped Around Your Finger” and “King of Pain,” yet I chose a different track for our Five Songs series.  
“Murder by Numbers” closes the album and distinctively showcases Sting’s jazzy side, offering a glimpse of where his musical interests would take him in the years ahead.

**“Omegaman” (1981)**  
Released in 1981, *Ghost in the Machine* featured major songs such as “Invisible Sun,” but I’ve always had a soft spot for “Omegaman.”  
Written by Andy Summers, the track brings an urgent quirkiness and nervous energy that makes it stand out even on an album full of strong material.

**“Message in a Bottle” (1979)**  
*Reggatta de Blanc* opens with one of the most iconic songs in The Police catalog. Alongside classics such as “Walking on the Moon,” “Message in a Bottle” remains impossible to resist.  
Who can say no to “Message in a Bottle”?

**“Bring on the Night” (1979)**  
As much as I love “Message in a Bottle,” the song I will love The Police forever for is “Bring on the Night.”  
The urgency of the verse contrasts with the laid-back feel of the chorus, while the dark lyrical content stands in stark contrast to the song’s beautiful atmosphere. It is a combination that still captivates me every time I hear it.

**“Hole in My Life” (1978)**  
Before *Synchronicity*, before stadiums, and before worldwide superstardom, there was *Outlandos d’Amour*. The album introduced “Roxanne,” “So Lonely,” and “Can’t Stand Losing You.”  
My pick, however, is “Hole in My Life,” which was already my favorite track on the album back then. I love how Sting’s voice can be both piercing and enchanting, and this song showcases both qualities beautifully.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Team Picture, Kate Havnevik, and Cass McCombs](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Throwback-6-18.jpg)

Team Picture, Kate Havnevik, and Cass McCombs

### 1 Year Ago: [Cass McCombs - Peace](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cass-mccombs-peace/)

“Peace” is a beautiful single from Cass McCombs’ 2025 album *Interior Live Oak*. We called it “a quiet, shimmering winner.”

### 5 Years Ago: [Kate Havnevik - Into Dark](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-kate-havnevik-into-dark/)

Kate Havnevik’s dark, brooding synth-pop song draws inspiration from “people who fake their own death.” It appears on *Lightship*, her fourth album.

### 10 Years Ago: [Team Picture - Birthday Blues](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-team-picture-birthday-blues/)

“Birthday Blues” is the debut single from Leeds indie rock band Team Picture. As an almost instrumental, it challenges the eligibility for a Song Pick of the Day, but hey, what are you not doing for one “of the finest indie rock songs that got released by UK bands” in 2016? Team Picture released their last album so far in 2020.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Penelope Isles, THAO, Maddie Regent, Late Again, THEATRE, Little Luna, and Tokyo Tea Room](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Song-Picks-24-2026.jpg)

Penelope Isles, THAO, Maddie Regent, Late Again, THEATRE, Little Luna, and Tokyo Tea Room

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsje3JxmsnrbDkNiAQZhJ9-&si=hZXsVFmPYznP7fPx&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Maddie Regent - See Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maddie-regent-see-me/)
- [Penelope Isles - Thinking Seat](https://www.glamglare.com/music/penelope-isles-thinking-seat/)
- [Tokyo Tea Room - Eyes Off You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tokyo-tea-room-eyes-off-you/)
- [THAO - Fossils](https://www.glamglare.com/music/thao-fossils-video/)
- [Late Again - If You Have A Bridge (I’m Buying)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/late-again-if-you-have-a-bridge-im-buying-video/)
- [THEATRE - Gaudete](https://www.glamglare.com/music/theatre-gaudete/)
- [little luna - upward spiral](https://www.glamglare.com/music/little-luna-upward-spiral/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos: Carnegie Hall, Sting, and Summer in the City

New York was buzzing these past few days. Between Carnegie Hall, Sting at the Metropolitan Opera, the World Cup, and a favorite harbor cruise, there was still time to pause and look around. Here are nine snapshots from along the way.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

1 - World Cup fever arrives at the Seaport.  
2 - Champagne and snacks before our first visit to Carnegie Hall.  
3 - The MET Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin perform Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony.  
4 - A rainbow over Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.  
5 - Our first visit to Carnegie Hall after 25 years in New York.  
6 - A closer look at our pre-concert spread.  
7 - Velvet Trip from Sydney take the stage at the Seaport for the [Aussie BBQ](https://theseaport.nyc/events/aussie-bbq/?ref=glamglare.com).  
8 - Sting in The Last Ship at the Metropolitan Opera.  
9 - A favorite summer tradition aboard the W.O. Decker.
### little luna - upward spiral
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/little-luna-upward-spiral/
Last updated: 2026-06-19T13:42:18.000Z
Californian artist [**little luna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/little-luna?ref=glamglare.com) has a way of making life's complications feel a little lighter. Her new single "upward spiral" begins with the song's title and immediately pulls you into its bouncy, optimistic world.

I've been a fan since "[fool](https://www.glamglare.com/music/little-luna-fool-video/)" and her wonderful EP *the wildflower woman*, which culminated in the guided meditation "garden." Like much of her work, "upward spiral" pairs irresistible melodies with a deeper reflection beneath the surface.

The song leads off her upcoming seven-track EP *whenever we get to wherever we're going*. Written during a year of juggling three jobs to support both life and art, it grew out of the realization that personal growth can feel circular when viewed from the inside. Step back, however, and the path looks different: not a circle, but an upward spiral, always changing and moving forward, even when progress is hard to see.

With its bright energy and reassuring perspective, "upward spiral" is an instant mood-lifter. Listen to "upward spiral," our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [little luna](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/little-luna?ref=glamglare.com) and add "upward spiral" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### THEATRE - Gaudete
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/theatre-gaudete/
Last updated: 2026-06-19T13:44:58.000Z
Lush, melodic indie rock with haunting vocals – in “Gaudete” you can hear why the Irish quintet [**THEATRE**](https://glamglare.com/artist/theatre?ref=glamglare.com) have been turning heads in their home country and the UK. The band has just released their debut EP [*Incarnate*](https://glamglare.com/album/theatre-incarnate?ref=glamglare.com) on the heels of a performance at The Great Escape in Brighton.

Singer Maeve O’Shea explains about the song:

> “Gaudete” was written in the early days of the band. At the time I was listening to a lot of English and Irish folk music, and Steeleye Span was one of the most prominent inspirations. In their album ‘Below the Salt’ they recorded a rendition of Gaudete, a 16th century Christmas hymn - I heard the melody entangled in a guitar melody that Dara brought to a rehearsal and was determined that the two could be married together. The result was an original song that references the choral aspects of the ancient ‘Gaudete’ and plays with a dark lyrical theme to contrast the Latin meaning behind the word, rejoice or be joyful.

Listen to “Gaudete,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/60B4gDxTwNn1DVfRLVQMTD?si=7a02f5c78b66407c&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/gaudete/1887904674?i=1887904676&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the atmospheric video below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Late Again - If You Have A Bridge (I'm Buying) [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/late-again-if-you-have-a-bridge-im-buying-video/
Last updated: 2026-06-15T18:38:01.000Z
[**Late Again**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/late-again?ref=glamglare.com), the Brooklyn-based dream-pop project of **Rafael Melo**, finds the sweet spot between electronic pulse and dream-pop haze on "If You Have A Bridge (I'm Buying)." Driven by strong beats and a pulsating groove, the song takes an unexpected turn two-thirds in, slowing almost to a standstill before drifting into a hazy dreamscape and building momentum again. Melo says:

> “It’s a song about consciously buying into pipe dreams, and finding happiness in that choice even when, in a place like this, ‘everyone you know is broke or blue’ as the lyric puts it.”

The track appears on Late Again's latest six-song collection, where the Brooklyn-based project of Rafael Melo combines hazy textures, alternative beats, melodies inspired by his native Brazil, and a sharp sense of observation. An atmospheric video, created with director Gabriel Rollinos, follows a surreal journey through all five boroughs of New York City, perfectly complementing the song's restless yet dreamlike spirit.

Listen to "If You Have A Bridge (I'm Buying)," our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Late Again](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/late-again?ref=glamglare.com) and add "If You Have A Bridge (I'm Buying)" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### THAO - Fossils [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/thao-fossils-video/
Last updated: 2026-06-14T17:24:40.000Z
“Don’t just handshake the body who loves you.” The new song by San Francisco-based singer-songwriter [**THAO**](https://glamglare.com/artist/thao?ref=glamglare.com) is a reminder not to let fear keep you at arm’s length from the people who matter most. “Fossils” is a lively pop song with a bouncy bass line that radiates hope and joy. 

THAO, who previously recorded music as THAO & the Get Down Stay Down, has returned to Kill Rock Stars and is set to release more music this year.

She says:

> Fossils is both a red-flag warning and an encouragement. I’m saying I can see it all, I can zoom out and up and see how I and we will have reached the end, frozen in these protective stances. The danger of underliving our lives is real, is in every isolationist choice we make. However, we can continually decide to be different. It takes enormous amounts of work to metabolize fear instead of being based in it. It is so easy to slip into the grooves of self protection.

Listen to “Fossils,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your favorite streaming service, or watch the heartwarming video directed by Linda Mai Green below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day - [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Tokyo Tea Room - Eyes Off You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tokyo-tea-room-eyes-off-you/
Last updated: 2026-06-13T22:40:27.000Z
[**Tokyo Tea Room**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tokyo-tea-room?ref=glamglare.com) blend dreamy shoegaze textures with an irresistible melodic pull on “Eyes Off You.” Soft synths, shimmering guitars, and Beth Dunn’s captivating vocals give the song a weightless feel, while a memorable hook keeps it firmly grounded. Beneath its mellow surface lies the story of an all-consuming attraction that’s impossible to shake.

*“Can’t quit loving you like I was born to lose // Everything I do just leads me back to you.”*

Listen to “Eyes Off You,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Tokyo Tea Room](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tokyo-tea-room?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Eyes Off You" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Penelope Isles - Thinking Seat
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/penelope-isles-thinking-seat/
Last updated: 2026-06-12T15:54:14.000Z
The Brighton duo of Lily and Jack Wolter, aka [**Penelope Isles**](https://glamglare.com/artist/penelope-isles?ref=glamglare.com), are back with a new song and an album announcement. Since then, they not only released solo work, like Lily’s “[KookieCannibal](https://www.glamglare.com/music/my-precious-bunny-kookiecannibal-video/),” but they also spent some time surfing, and that laid-back spirit seems to carry over into their new single “Thinking Seat,” inspired by the countless hours spent touring. Touring means a lot of driving, and driving leaves plenty of time to think, hence the thinking seat that lets your thoughts float in many directions. Add the summery melodies, and you feel like you sit with them in the passenger seat while the lush English landscape rolls by on the way to the next gig.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Thinking Seat,” on your [favorite streaming platform](https://bfan.link/thinking-seat?ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

[3 by Penelope Isles](https://penelopeisles.bandcamp.com/album/3?ref=glamglare.com) 

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Maddie Regent - See Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/maddie-regent-see-me/
Last updated: 2026-06-11T18:06:46.000Z
Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based [**Maddie Regent**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/maddie-regent?ref=glamglare.com) pairs a soft, tentative beginning with a steadily widening emotional arc on “See Me,” a song about revealing the parts of ourselves we'd rather keep hidden.

Maddy says about the new single, co-written with producer Cade Hoppe:

> “*‘See Me’ is about how the last piece of yourself to show someone is the side that gets cold feet and leaves them at the train station with your bag. Now suddenly this stranger knows you better than anyone else, and I don’t think there’s anything more romantic than that.*”

Listen to "See Me," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Maddie Regent](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/maddie-regent?ref=glamglare.com) and add "See Me" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Less Convenience, More Fun
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/00-newsletter-master-3/
Last updated: 2026-06-11T14:32:53.000Z
It’s a common saying that convenience always wins. So we went from going to the record store, browsing, buying a record, going home, putting it on the turntable, sitting down, and listening to reaching for our phones and tapping play on personalized playlists. The same shift has happened on the other side of the process: what once required hours or days of recording live musicians can now begin with a prompt entered on a computer at home.

If you make a linear projection of the future, the masses will listen to playlists of AI-generated music tailored perfectly to their mood (perhaps by using vitals from their watch), while purposeful, artistic pop and rock music will be appreciated only by a small number of enthusiasts, similar to classical or jazz music today. But the future does not develop in a linear fashion. There are signs that people are starting to realize that convenience and happiness often move in opposite directions. With the ever-growing level of automation, it is time to think about doing things in a way that is fun, even if the result is not necessarily better.

For quite some time, here at glamglare, we have had an inkling that we are receiving more pitches for bands again, as opposed to solo musicians with a production team[1](#fn1-29391). No approach is inherently better, but bands – a group of people who make and record music together – seem to be a more obvious counterpoint to computer-generated music. Bands also always need to have a strong, music-focused live performance in mind.

Pigeons & Planes ran an interesting piece, “[An Anti-Algorithm Rock Scene](https://www.pigeonsandplanes.com/read/chicago-indie-rock-hallogallo-friko-sharp-pins-parking-horse-girl-lifeguard-free-range?ref=glamglare.com)”, about a new Chicago rock scene that loosely formed around a zine called *Hallo Gallo*. Founder Kai Slater says that using computers “looks bad and it’s no fun.[2](#fn2-29391)” If everybody can do a professional, corporate look for their publication, why not go the opposite direction? Needless to say, all the artists featured in the article are bands that prioritize live performances over social media exposure.

What if the young generation, having grown up with all this technology, has a sense of where it is useful, like having a regular FaceTime call with your mom, and where it is not, like mindless 24/7 entertainment at home?

## Discovery of the Week: Lalit Sritara

When someone drops into your conversation with “Hi, I write musicals” at a [NYC Music Month](https://www.nymusicmonth.nyc/?ref=glamglare.com) mixer, you’re probably skeptical at first. Clearly, she was neither Rodgers nor Hammerstein. Guess what? In the 2020s, you can. Not necessarily on Broadway, although [**Lalit**](https://www.instagram.com/lalitlitlitlitlit?ref=glamglare.com) might get there too, but with creativity, resourcefulness, and the tools you have in your pocket.

Check out “Feral,” which is only lighthearted on the surface. We don’t know the full story behind it, but it surely is a cautionary tale.

## Cover Song of the Week: Pulp - The Day Before You Came (with the BBC Orchestra)

Only **Jarvis Cocker** of Pulp could have cranked up the melancholy of **Abba**’s “The Day Before You Came” to such a level of drama with the help of the BBC Orchestra without turning it into a farce.

## This Week in glamglare history

![John Prezant, Imogen, and Cate Le Bon](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Throwback-6-11-1.jpg)

John Prezant, Imogen, and Cate Le Bon

### 1 Year Ago: [Cate Le Bon - Heaven Is No Feeling](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cate-le-bon-heaven-is-no-feeling/)

We had a little mix-up; today, one year ago, our Song Pick of the Day was [Avery Lynch](https://www.glamglare.com/music/00-newsletter-master-2#this-week-in-glamglare-history). Last week, it would have been Cate Le Bon’s first single from her seventh studio album, [*Michelangelo Dying*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/cate-le-bon-michelangelo-dying?ref=glamglare.com).

### 5 Years Ago: [Imogen - Bloodbag](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-imogen-bloodbag-video/)

“Bloodbag” is a dark cinematic track about “the feeling of being out of kilter with yourself.” After the EP of the same title, Imogen released two more EPs under the name **Imogen And The Knife**.

### 10 Years Ago: [Jon Prezant - Heartstrings](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-jon-prezant-heartstrings/)

We featured Jon Prezant two times on glamglare, and he played our showcase in [July 2017](https://www.glamglare.com/music/photos-glamglare-presents-girl-skin-jon-prezant-shadow-monster-ariah) (Pardon our appearance; some photos are currently not available). He released an album, *Oceanic*, in 2018, and might have put music on the back burner since then.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Odd Beholder, Marina Yazora, Lily Hain, Fenne Lily, Freya Elsy, BROCKHOFF, and Piper Connolly](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Song-Picks-23-2026.jpg)

Odd Beholder, Marina Yazora, Lily Hain, Fenne Lily, Freya Elsy, BROCKHOFF, and Piper Connolly

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtu.be/9qfZxVTXl8g?si=6FnRqsgw2Aoaq%5FXP&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Odd Beholder - Ring Light](https://www.glamglare.com/music/odd-beholder-ring-light/)
- [Piper Connolly - Beautiful Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/piper-connolly-beautiful-life/)
- [Marina Yozora - Snow Heat](https://www.glamglare.com/music/marina-yozora-show-heat/)
- [BROCKHOFF - Blue Star](https://www.glamglare.com/music/brockhoff-blue-star/)
- [Fenne Lily - Uh Huh](https://www.glamglare.com/music/fenne-lily-uh-huh/)
- [Freyja Elsy - In My Veins](https://www.glamglare.com/music/freyja-elsy-in-my-veins/)
- [Lily Hain - Start Over Again](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-hain-start-over-again/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## A Little Time in the Alps

Last week’s newsletter covered ten busy days on the road. This week, I’m lingering a little longer in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where I grew up in the Bavarian Alps. Between train rides, family visits, quiet streets, and mountain lakes, here are nine moments from our stay.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Herbert Nominikat (#5)

1. Dublin Airport, Ireland. Waiting for the next flight.
2. Münchner Hauptbahnhof. Waiting for the train south, which was heavily delayed.
3. From the train window: the Staffelsee near Murnau, between Munich and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
4. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's main street, the Bahnhofstraße, has become remarkably quiet since traffic moved into the tunnels.
5. An afternoon at the Pflegersee, my parents' favorite lake.
6. Nestled in the mountains above Burgrain, the Pflegersee.
7. Breakfast at [Biohotel Bavaria](https://www.garmisch-partenkirchen-hotel.de/en/?ref=glamglare.com).
8. Evening glow from our hotel balcony.
9. Night falls over Garmisch.

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1. Unfortunately, our last seven song picks don’t prove the point. But all song picks we choose – to the best of our knowledge – are done by real artists with intent. [↩︎](#fnr1-29391)
2. In 1990, I helped introduce computers to a University zine that Elke and her friends were publishing. Apparently, we have come full circle since then. [↩︎](#fnr2-29391)
### Lily Hain - Start Over Again
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-hain-start-over-again/
Last updated: 2026-06-10T17:20:20.000Z
Sometimes, when things get tough, it’s tempting to drop everything and start over. The New York-based singer-songwriter [**Lily Hain**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lily-hain?ref=glamglare.com) captures that feeling perfectly in her new song, “Start Over Again.” Even better, the accompanying visuals, originally intended as a simple lyric video, turned into a charming clip that makes you want to follow along on her journey. Fortunately for us New Yorkers, Lily is not yet ready to “kiss the city goodbye,” and we hope to catch her live again in the coming months.

Listen to “Start Over Again,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/startoveragainlilyhain?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Freyja Elsy - In My Veins
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/freyja-elsy-in-my-veins/
Last updated: 2026-06-09T14:57:45.000Z
From Wales, cinematic alt-pop artist [**Freyja Elsy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/freyja-elsy?ref=glamglare.com) drifts into dreamlike territory with "In My Veins." Built around soft piano, gentle textures, and an easy, flowing melody, the song feels both intimate and quietly enchanting.

*“Loud words taste violent, so I whisper.”* 

We asked Freyja about the song's background:

> “‘In My Veins’ is about reflecting on moments from early life, realising the drastic impact they can have on everything that follows, for better or worse, and coming to terms with that. There’s also a sense of trying to reconnect with emotions and with other people after a long period of numbness, knowing that this is key to moving forward and finding something more hopeful."

Freyja also shared how "In My Veins" came together:

> "The song started with a piano loop I had forgotten that I’d recorded into my electric piano years prior, and used that as the foundational tool to build up the song layers from there.”

The first single from her upcoming 2026 EP *to stop the world turning*, "In My Veins," unfolds with quiet grace and rewards a close listen. Listen to "In My Veins," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Freyja Elsy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/freyja-elsy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "In My Veins" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Fenne Lily - Uh Huh
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/fenne-lily-uh-huh/
Last updated: 2026-06-08T16:05:32.000Z
[**Fenne Lily**](https://glamglare.com/artist/fenne-lily?ref=glamglare.com) is our go-to artist at glamglare when we crave comfort and reassurance. Her calm vocals and unpretentious, upbeat folk-pop bring back memories of several remarkable live performances, such as her three-night residency in December 2023, where she played all three albums in their entirety. 

There hasn’t been much news from her since then, but now she has announced her fourth album, [*Win Win*](https://glamglare.com/album/fenne-lily-win-win?ref=glamglare.com), and a new single, “Uh Huh,” that picks up where she left off. We will be on the lookout for live dates!

Listen to “Uh Huh,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://fennelily.ffm.to/uhhuh?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the lyric video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### BROCKHOFF - Blue Star
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/brockhoff-blue-star/
Last updated: 2026-06-07T18:26:59.000Z
Hamburg-based indie rocker **Lina Brockhoff**, who records as [**BROCKHOFF**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/brockhoff?ref=glamglare.com), looks back with warmth rather than regret on "Blue Star," a highlight from her newly released album [*Easy Peeler*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/brockhoff-easy-peeler?ref=glamglare.com). Playful flutes and a bright, spring-like feel give the song an easy optimism, even as it lingers on thoughts of what might have been.

> "I often find it difficult to think of the past without wanting to change it. This song is about wallowing in the thoughts of 'What if', like, what if we'd worked out, what if I'd given it another try, what if I'd kissed you at the front door... kind of thoughts. I wanted to write a positive song about a past relationship but it immediately felt a bit shaky and risky at the same time as it felt comforting in a way. I was afraid that seeing this person again would stir things up again."

Listen to "Blue Star," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video too:

Connect with [BROCKHOFF](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/brockhoff?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Blue Star" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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[Easy Peeler (Debut Album, June 5th 2026) by BROCKHOFF](https://brockhoff.bandcamp.com/album/easy-peeler-debut-album-june-5th-2026?ref=glamglare.com)
### Marina Yozora - Snow Heat
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/marina-yozora-show-heat/
Last updated: 2026-06-12T12:22:30.000Z
“Snow Heat” is about a fleeting connection that grows larger in memory than it ever was in the moment, and shoegaze rock is perfect to express this sentiment sonically. The guitar swells like the echoes of past emotions that are hard to explain.

Marina says:

> This is a very powerful song, both lyrically and sonically. It was a song inspired by a flashback memory I had when I met someone briefly and felt something strong that I cannot word well. It lingered in me like an illusion. The song is about a strong feeling I flashed back to, rather than a story. And I wanted listeners to first experience that tension in their own way, without too much visual direction.

Born in Japan and now based in London, [**Marina Yozora**](https://glamglare.com/artist/marina-yozora?ref=glamglare.com) recently shared a stage with [Selkie](https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-heartspeak/) in Glasgow.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Snow Heat,” on your Apple Music, Spotify, or below on Bandcamp. For one song like this every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

[Snow Heat by Marina Yozora](https://marinayozora.bandcamp.com/track/snow-heat?ref=glamglare.com) 

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Piper Connolly - Beautiful Life
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/piper-connolly-beautiful-life/
Last updated: 2026-06-05T19:33:22.000Z
[**Piper Connolly**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/piper-connolly?ref=glamglare.com)'s "Beautiful Life" opens with the irresistible line, "Hey now Cupid, don't be shy," and from that moment on, you want to know where the story goes. The young singer-songwriter delivers an instantly catchy slice of power pop, blending bright melodies, hints of '80s synth-pop, and a vocal performance that moves effortlessly between playful and heartfelt. It's a song that embraces optimism without feeling forced, building toward the kind of happy ending that feels genuinely earned.

Listen to "Beautiful Life," our Song Pick of the Day, and check out the video directed by Kev Creature. 

Connect with [Piper Connolly](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/piper-connolly?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Beautiful Life" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Odd Beholder - Ring Light
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/odd-beholder-ring-light/
Last updated: 2026-06-04T16:13:50.000Z
[**Odd Beholder**](https://glamglare.com/artist/odd-beholder?ref=glamglare.com), the project of Swiss musician Daniela Weinmann, released her fourth album, [*Honest Work*](https://glamglare.com/album/odd-beholder-honest-work?ref=glamglare.com), two weeks ago, and I cannot stop listening to this elegant piece of creative synth pop. The songs draw you in immediately with catchy beats and melodies, and the lyrics pack a punch that keeps lingering in your mind. Take our Song Pick of the Day, “Ring Light,” for example, a song about the deep frustration that comes with social media success. “How did I turn my five minutes of fame / Into this lonely and excruciating game?” Daniela sums up our disillusionment with social media perfectly.

Listen to "Ring Light," our Song Pick of the Day on Apple Music, Spotify or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### What a Whirlwind!
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/00-newsletter-master-2/
Last updated: 2026-06-04T14:34:08.000Z
We returned on Tuesday evening from our trip to Germany and Ireland. As expected, it was a whirlwind. We are used to short, intense trips home, but we had never packed so much action into 10 days.

Neither of us has ever been on tour, but we now better understand what musicians go through when they perform on a different stage every night. Many artists love touring, and so did we. It was lovely to catch up with friends and family, but at some point memories start to blur. What did we do the night before again?

In the swirl of events, it is also hard to be creative or even to sit down and process what just happened. So kudos to the musicians who manage to write new songs while touring – I would love to have the ability to focus that strongly and shut out the world for a while.

## Cover Song of the Week: St. Katherine’s Child - Fly Me To The Moon

“Fly Me To The Moon,” written in 1954 by Bart Howard, predates the concept of a cover song because all songs were intended to be performed by as many artists as possible. The best-known version is probably Frank Sinatra’s from 1964, which was played in space during the Apollo 10 and 11 missions.

Aside from that, the song is a beautiful and atmospheric love song, and the UK singer-songwriter **St. Katherine’s Child**, aka Ilana Zsigmond, proves that it does not lose its magic even with a contemporary arrangement.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Extra Texture, Hayden Everett, and Avery Lynch](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Throwback-6-11.jpg)

Extra Texture, Hayden Everett, and Avery Lynch

### 1 Year Ago: [Avery Lynch - Lasting Effects](https://www.glamglare.com/music/avery-lynch-lasting-effects/)

In “Lasting Effects,” L.A. singer-songwriter AveryLynch tells the story of an ugly breakup that helped her find a better life. It is from her latest EP, *Sweetheart*.

### 5 Years Ago: [Hayden Everett - Still](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-hayden-everett-still-video/)

The Californian singer-songwriter Hayden Everett recalls moments of connecting with nature in his song “Still” from his 2021 EP *Kennecott*. “In this moment I feel alive, and more aware of how precious that is,” he says. He released his latest album *So The Sun Can Pour* last April.

### 10 Years Ago: [Extra Texture - Take It All](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-extra-texture/)

Our [post](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-extra-texture/) is all that remains of this song or of the artist who went by Extra Texture, the name of George Harrison’s 1975 album.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Shaina Hayes, Maggie Miles, Daisy The Great, Stephen Day, Pool Girl, and Blondshell](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/06/Song-Picks-22-2026.jpg)

Shaina Hayes, Maggie Miles, Daisy The Great, Stephen Day, Pool Girl, and Blondshell

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsdqoSxEWsOj3-v75T54P4a&si=847r3rGKdjUJ2urO&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Stephen Day - Rock Bottom Baby](https://www.glamglare.com/music/stephen-day-rock-bottom-baby/)
- [Maggie Miles - Placebo](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maggie-miles-placebo/)
- [Daisy the Great - Can I Have A Moment](https://www.glamglare.com/music/daisy-the-great-can-i-have-a-moment/)
- [Blondshell - Heart Has To Work So Hard](https://www.glamglare.com/music/blondshell-heart-has-to-work-so-hard/)
- [Pool Girl - Call It What You Want](https://www.glamglare.com/music/pool-girl-call-it-what-you-want/)
- [Shaina Hayes - Timid](https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-timid/)
- [Adult Leisure - View From Our Window](https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-view-from-our-window/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos from Ten Days on the Move

From Munich and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with a night spent with friends in Benediktbeuern, back to Munich, on to Himmelkron for a big family gathering and later a memorable evening in Würzburg with our cousins from Hamburg, before continuing north to Hamburg and catching our flight to Dublin, our recent trip packed a lot into ten days. Here are a few snapshots from the journey—just a few memorable moments along the way, with many more to keep and a few more still to share.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, except when she was in them
### Adult Leisure - View From Our Window
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-view-from-our-window/
Last updated: 2026-06-03T18:43:59.000Z
We couldn't be happier to see [**Adult Leisure**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) gather more and more recognition, with a headlining UK tour and a stop in Dublin this fall. Along the way, they've been busy writing new songs and following the recently released "[The Light You Attract](https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-the-light-you-attract/)" with their brand-new single "View From Our Window."

With driving rhythms, heavy-hitting drums, and the Bristol four-piece's signature harmonies, "View From Our Window" is instantly catchy from the first listen. Beneath its wistful undercurrent runs a quiet sense of optimism, the feeling that even when things seem overwhelming, everything might just be okay.

Songwriter and lyricist David Woolford says:

> “‘View From Our Window’ is us trying to reflect on moments that left us vulnerable and scared. The verses describe a bogeyman-type figure who lives in a place that echoes our childhood nightmares. As you get older, the monsters you were once so scared of change, but really, it’s your fears that change. The line ‘great big rooms but little beds’ was our way of describing how big the world felt (and still feels), and how small and unable we sometimes feel when it comes to making a change or difference, especially within ourselves.”

David says further:

> “‘View From Our Window’ is the perception that we need to stay alone and not allow anyone in, as they may hurt us, but at the same time, being scared of our own company.”

We also had the opportunity to chat with the Bristol-based four-piece during New York's New Colossus Festival earlier this year. Find the interview [here](https://www.glamglare.com/music/from-new-colossus-to-bristol/).

Listen to "View From Our Window," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Adult Leisure](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) and add "View From Our Window" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Shaina Hayes - Timid
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-timid/
Last updated: 2026-06-02T16:22:46.000Z
At the cusp of summer, the Montreal-based singer/songwriter [**Shaina Hayes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/shaina-hayes?ref=glamglare.com) picks up the tempo after the spring-themed “[Flourish](https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-flourish/).” Live-recorded with a band of seasoned musicians, “Timid” adds some grit to Shaina’s signature warmth. For her, timidness is not a flaw, but simply a different way of moving through the world.

Shaina says:

> “Timid” was a track that came about during a period when I was listening to a lot of Julia Jacklin and Billie Marten. I was loving the way their sweet, folky vocals float above the instruments in their more indie-rock tunes, and I wanted to create something similar. With this in mind, I created a basic demo of Timid and left it with my super team, Francis Ledoux and David Marchand to work out the arrangement. As far as the writing of the song itself, I wanted to explore the idea that even at our most articulate, the way we express ourselves is just a tiny glimpse into what’s actually going on inside us - that we contain whole, unseen universes. Ultimately, Timid is a song about everything we feel but rarely manage to express.

Listen to “Timid,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/timid/1886583947?i=1886583948&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7KIk6TtenbaYf0OUJQqIui?si=G56oqjdSSB2baX2OJDLDGw&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Pool Girl - Call It What You Want
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/pool-girl-call-it-what-you-want/
Last updated: 2026-06-01T12:55:37.000Z
[**Pool Girl**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/pool-girl?ref=glamglare.com), the project of Los Angeles songwriter **Allie Nixon**, caught our attention before with “I Liked It,” and returns with another beautifully understated track in “Call It What You Want.” The song moves with an easy, sun-soaked confidence, blending laid-back coastal guitars, soft harmonies, and a dreamy indie-pop glow that never tries too hard to pull you in.

While there’s a lightness running through the track, there’s also something quietly reflective underneath it all — the feeling of learning to trust yourself again after uncertainty and loss. Nixon captures that emotional in-between with remarkable subtlety, letting the song drift naturally instead of forcing big moments.

Pool Girl says:

> “To me, this single really marks a new beginning in my musical journey. I think for a while, some of the music I’ve been writing has felt moodier and a little more heavy, mostly because of the season of life I’ve been in - a lot of uncertainty and loss and figuring out how to let something and someone go. This new chapter feels a little lighter and with much more direction. 'Call It What You Want’ is about someone being afraid to admit their deeper feelings. When something is flowing and moving, it can be really scary to allow yourself to let go of all the “what ifs” and simply be open to the idea of falling in love again.”

“Call It What You Want” feels like a warm breeze at the end of a long day — relaxed, wistful, and quietly hopeful.

Listen to “Call It What You Want,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Pool Girl](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/pool-girl?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Call It What You Want" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Blondshell - Heart Has To Work So Hard
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/blondshell-heart-has-to-work-so-hard/
Last updated: 2026-05-31T16:32:49.000Z
The new song by LA singer-songwriter [**Blondshell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/blondshell?ref=glamglare.com), aka Sabrina Teitelbaum, is an exhausted plea to a friend: don’t make me fight this hard for our friendship. “Heart Has To Work So Hard” is not a breakup song, though — new best friends are much harder to find than romantic relationships. Blondshell gets massive and loud right from the start, and you can feel the effort she is willing to make to keep things going.

Sabrina explains:

> This song is really about friendship and betrayal, getting stuck in a dynamic and letting things fester. It’s about pain and confusion — no one trains you for the ups and downs of a friendship between two women — but it’s also about a love so enduring that you find compassion no matter what.

“Heart Has To Work So Hard” will be on Blondshell’s next album. She will also go on a headlining tour in the US and Europe this fall. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://blondshell.lnk.to/HeartHasToWorkSoHard?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Daisy the Great - Can I Have A Moment
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/daisy-the-great-can-i-have-a-moment/
Last updated: 2026-05-30T13:46:44.000Z
[**Daisy the Great**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/daisy-the-great?ref=glamglare.com) have always had a gift for turning emotional messiness into something strangely inviting, and “Can I Have A Moment” leans fully into that strength. Built around **Mina Walker** and **Kelley Dugan**’s instantly recognizable harmonies, the song balances sharp-edged guitars and playful energy with the sting of wanting someone’s attention back after a breakup. It’s catchy in that effortless way that keeps lingering long after it ends. The duo says:

> “‘Can I Have A Moment’ came out of a breakup, and it was really cathartic to let those feelings of desperation and rejection bubble inside a song that grew to be so spirited and wry and playful. We recorded the song in our drummer Matti’s basement studio and it was such a creative and fun day. We were all layering a bunch of different parts on the track and it felt so intuitive and connected. ‘Can I Have A Moment’ is a cry into the ether of wanting to be loved and noticed by someone who once loved you back.”

We’ve seen Daisy the Great live a couple of times over the years, and that warmth and chemistry comes through here too. 

Listen to “Can I Have A Moment,” our Song Pick of the Day, and check out the charming new video directed by actor Jack Haven.

Connect with [Daisy the Great](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/daisy-the-great?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Can I Have A Moment" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Maggie Miles - Placebo [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/maggie-miles-placebo/
Last updated: 2026-05-29T16:17:39.000Z
The Nashville-based singer-songriter [**Maggie Miles**](https://glamglare.com/artist/maggie-miles?ref=glamglare.com) wraps a message to her younger self in an explosive grunge rock track. Almost like losing patience with herself, the song swings between restrained verses and loud, cathartic outbursts. Sometimes, a bit of yelling goes a long way to bring a point across.

Maggie says: 

> “I think my younger self would’ve needed this record. I just want people to feel like they have permission to be who they are, and to step into that” 

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Placebo,” on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/maggie-miles-placebo?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the band’s video directed by Maggie and Jared Minnix below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Artist Life in New York City
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/artist-life-in-new-york-city/
Last updated: 2026-05-28T14:15:38.000Z
We're half way through our trip and on our way north again. We'll have more about our voyage in the coming newsletters.

## Discovery of the Week: Anissa Naji

New York is full of artists balancing multiple creative lives at once, and Anissa Naji is one of them. Actor, improviser, comedian, and multilingual performer, her work moves between theatre, comedy, movement, and intercultural storytelling across several countries and cities.

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Arabic Improv show with the Arabic theatre company in NYC (2026)

We asked Anissa a few questions about improv, language, performance, and building an artistic life in New York.

***Q: You’ve lived and performed in many different places — from Jordan to Germany to New York. Does the energy of a city change the way you perform?***

What a beautiful question! I never really thought about it before, but now that I do; it absolutely does. In some ways, capital cities around the world share a similar energy: busy, fast-paced, always moving. But climate, language, political history, and cultural traditions shape artistic communities so differently, and you really feel that once you’re immersed in a city’s creative scene. I think every place I’ve lived in has influenced the way I tell stories and connect with audiences.

***Q: You work across theatre, improv, comedy, and movement. Do these feel like separate disciplines to you, or part of the same artistic language?***

I think they’re all part of the same language, maybe just different dialects. At the end of the day, it’s always about storytelling, expressing ourselves, and connecting with one another through art. Sometimes words lead the story, sometimes movement or comedy does, but emotionally they all come from the same place for me.

***Q: What originally drew you to acting and performance? Was there a moment when you realized: this is what I want to do?***

I remember being five years old while my sister, who was ten at the time, was part of a children’s musical. The minimum age was eight, but all I knew was that I wanted to be part of it. Somehow, we convinced the producers to let me join, and I became the youngest member of the cast. I remember learning long song lyrics for the first time in my life and completely falling in love with every part of the process: rehearsals, music, costumes, performing. Looking back, I think that was probably the moment.

***Q: You’ve performed in multiple languages and cultures. Have audiences surprised you in how differently they react?***

Yes and no! Definitely yes in terms of what audiences react to: humor, rhythm, timing, even silence can land very differently depending on the culture. But the beautiful thing, especially with physical comedy, is that we really do laugh in the same language. That part feels incredibly universal.

***Q: New York is full of artists trying to carve out space for themselves. What has your experience been like building an artistic life here?***

Oh, NYC is HARD! There are so many talented artists here, and everyone is constantly creating and pushing themselves. But I think that’s also why I love it so much. It keeps me grounded, keeps me growing, and constantly challenges me creatively. I’m incredibly grateful to live in a city where I can perform in Arabic, English, and Spanish — sometimes even all in the same night — and actually find audiences for that.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Anissa-Naji---Circle-in-the-Square-theatre-Scene-night--2024--1.jpeg)

Circle in the Square theatre Scene night (2024)

***Q: Comedy and improv often ask people to be fearless. Has improv changed you personally outside of performing, too?***

I think the biggest lesson improv taught me was learning to let go and trust my instincts, my scene partners, the audience, and sometimes just the moment itself. As someone who is used to structure and control, that was a huge challenge for me. But it’s also changed the way I approach life and art outside of performing: being more open, more adaptable, and less afraid of things not going exactly as planned.

***Q: Looking ahead, what kinds of creative projects would you love to do more of?***

I would love to do more cross-cultural and multilingual projects that bring different artistic forms together in unexpected ways, for example theatre inspired by live music or concerts, or interactive comedy formats that involve direct audience participation and improvisation.

I’m also really interested in making theatre and improv more accessible to audiences who didn’t necessarily grow up with those art forms or who maybe feel intimidated by them. Some of the most meaningful moments for me are when someone experiences improv or theatre for the first time and suddenly realizes: “Oh, I didn’t know this art form existed before, I love it.”

Thank you, Anissa, for taking the time to speak with us, and for sharing a glimpse into the many languages, cities, and creative worlds that shape your work.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Drew Vogelsang, Josin, Alexandra Savior](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Throwback-May-28.jpg)

Drew Vogelsang, Josin, Alexandra Savior

### 1 Year Ago: [Alexandra Savior - Goodbye, Old Friend](https://www.glamglare.com/music/alexandra-savior-goodbye-old-friend/)

“Goodbye, Old Friend” is a nostalgic, reflective song about a past relationship from **Alexandra Savior**’s 2025 album [*Beneath The Lilypad*](https://glamglare.com/album/alexandra-savior-beneath-the-lilypad?ref=glamglare.com).

### 5 Years Ago: [Josin - Traveller](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-premiere-josin-traveller-video/)

The German singer-songwriter **Josin** has a lot to [tell](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-premiere-josin-traveller-video/) about this meditative, calming song. The track is the title song of a 2022 EP, her last release so far.

### 10 Years Ago:[ Drew Vogelsang - Days](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-drew-vogelsang-days/)

**Drew Vogelsang** removed all traces of his music, leaving only this post.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Muo Duo, Chloe Slater, I Want Poetry, Beverly Hell, Rorey, Dea Matrona, and Vacations](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Song-Picks-21-2026.jpg)

Muo Duo, Chloe Slater, I Want Poetry, Beverly Hell, Rorey, Dea Matrona, and Vacations

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtsXZggBljcoVBvoNK-GSdz&si=U6QDzftlIPlW1fl5&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Chloe Slater - Ugly](https://www.glamglare.com/music/chloe-slater-ugly/)
- [Muo Duo - Communication Breakdown](https://www.glamglare.com/music/muo-duo-communication-breakdown/)
- [Vacations - Holy Grail](https://www.glamglare.com/music/vacations-holy-grail-video/)
- [I Want Poetry - Supersized World](https://www.glamglare.com/music/i-want-poetry-supersized-world/)
- [Dea Matrona - My Own Party](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dea-matrona-my-own-party/)
- [Beverly Hell - Jezebel](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-jezebel/)
- [Stephen Day - Rock Bottom Baby](https//www.glamglare.com/music/stephen-day-rock-bottom-baby/)

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### Stephen Day - Rock Bottom Baby
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/stephen-day-rock-bottom-baby/
Last updated: 2026-05-28T13:33:43.000Z
“Rock Bottom Baby” turns a low point into something bright and buoyant, driven by shimmering synths, warm keys, and vocals that glide with effortless charm. Nashville songwriter [**Stephen Day**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stephen-day?ref=glamglare.com) taps into a late-’70s/early-’80s pop-soul glow here, making the song feel instantly familiar yet full of its own sparkle. It grooves, it lifts, and yes, it makes you want to move.

> “*‘Rock Bottom Baby’ is the simultaneous moment when your soul knows it’s hit a low and at the very same moment it feels a small lift knowing that there has to be some relief on it’s way. Somewhat of a 'What goes up must come down’ situation, but in this case more of a, “What goes down must float back up”. I hope it helps people not only dance away some pain, but dance through it. I know that’s the power it held for me in writing it!”*

Listen to "Rock Bottom Baby," our Song Pick of the Day, and definitely check out the song's video too! 

Connect with [Stephen Day](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stephen-day?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Rock Bottom Baby" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Beverly Hell - Jezebel
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-jezebel/
Last updated: 2026-05-27T16:08:03.000Z
The LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**Beverly Hell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beverly-hell?ref=glamglare.com) released her debut EP [*Alice in Underland*](https://glamglare.com/album/beverly-hell-alice-in-underland?ref=glamglare.com), loosely inspired by *Alice in Wonderland*. Even more intriguing is her fearless approach to synth-pop that brings sonic surprises around every corner. The latest single, “Jezebel,” could be a seductive R&B track, but Beverly Hell throws it off balance with a hi-hat pattern floating above the mix and a heavy bass riff that appears out of nowhere.

Listen to “Jezebel,” our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or below on YouTube. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Dea Matrona - My Own Party
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dea-matrona-my-own-party/
Last updated: 2026-05-26T13:41:32.000Z
[Dea Matrona](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dea-matrona?ref=glamglare.com)'s “My Own Party” wraps sharp emotional edges in warm harmonies, effortless hooks, and a breezy classic-rock glow that feels instantly inviting. Belfast duo **Mollie McGinn** and **Orláith Forsythe** know exactly how to balance softness with bite, turning a song about toxic relationships and self-medication into something surprisingly uplifting and undeniably catchy. Their chemistry shines throughout, especially in the beautifully layered vocals that make the chorus linger long after the song ends.

Dea Matrona have spent years building their reputation the old-school way: relentless touring, standout live shows, and a steadily growing fanbase that followed them from Belfast street performances to major festival stages. That sense of confidence and connection runs through “My Own Party” — polished without losing its heart. Dea Matrona say about the song:

> “'My Own Party' is about toxic relationships where no matter what you do, there’ll always be a part of you they can’t accept and how consuming alcohol can be a coping mechanism in these situations”.

And yes — watch the band video, too. It captures the song’s charm perfectly. Listen to “My Own Party,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Dea Matrona](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dea-matrona?ref=glamglare.com) and add "My Own Party" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### I Want Poetry - Supersize World
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/i-want-poetry-supersize-world/
Last updated: 2026-05-25T16:07:49.000Z
There is no lack of gloom and doom, but the Dresden duo [**I Want Poetry**](https://glamglare.com/artist/i-want-poetry?ref=glamglare.com) goes the opposite way on their third album, *Future Selves*. Singer-songwriter Tine von Bergen and keyboardist/composer Moritz Moll envision a brighter future and remind us that we can shape it ourselves.

At the New Colossus Festival in March, we could see how naturally they bring that vision to the stage with a synth-pop show that nods to the 80s without mockery.

The band says about the single “Supersize World”:

> Supersize World is our ode to minimalism and focusing on the things we really need. In a world that seems to grow louder, faster and more overwhelming everyday, we often find that it's the quiet and the simple things that really count: Friendship and genuine human connection. A moment for yourself. Air to breathe. And sometimes, all it takes is a fun song to dance 

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Supersize World,” on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/supersize-world/1889112293?i=1889112297&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0bqNFQ6uMQrNPE9fsSh5wo?si=755621a624494070&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video filmed in New York below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Vacations - Holy Grail [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/vacations-holy-grail-video/
Last updated: 2026-05-24T13:58:00.000Z
Dreamy guitars, hazy melodies, and a groove with just a touch of laid-back ’70s yacht rock warmth make “Holy Grail” an instantly inviting listen. [**Vacations**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vacations?ref=glamglare.com), the Australian band made up of **Campbell Burns**, **Jake Johnson**, **Nate Delizzotti**, and **Joseph Van Lier**, have always known how to make nostalgia feel effortless rather than overly polished, and this latest single drifts by with exactly that kind of charm.

The song arrives ahead of their upcoming album *Pursuit of Anything*, which finds the band reflecting on growing up, distance, ambition, and the different paths life can take. Even with those heavier themes in the background, “Holy Grail” feels light on its feet, wistful, breezy, and easy to sink into.

And don’t skip the video. Directed by **Patrick Linehan**, it perfectly matches the song’s dreamy atmosphere, turning the whole experience into something even more immersive.

Listen to "Holy Grail," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Vacations](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vacations?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Holy Grail" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Rorey - Sudden Death
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rorey-sudden-death/
Last updated: 2026-05-23T16:06:14.000Z
“Sudden Death” dwells in the moment when attraction stops feeling safe and turns all-consuming. Over a slow-burning production, the New York singer-songwriter [**Rorey**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rorey?ref=glamglare.com) describes desire as something physical and disorienting, where every thought spirals back to the same person. Released yesterday, the song is the third single from her upcoming album *Temporary Tragedy.*

Rorey explains: 

> " 'Sudden Death' admits defeat before the game ever begins because I already knew I lost to my feelings for this person. It's also an innuendo for intense desire that goes far beyond yearning into borderline obsessive memories that held me hostage in the past I projected onto the present."

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Apple Music, Spotify, or on YouTube below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Muo Duo - Communication Breakdown
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/muo-duo-communication-breakdown/
Last updated: 2026-05-22T16:30:32.000Z
[**Muo Duo**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/muo-duo?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Communication Breakdown” feels like drifting through neon-lit outer space with the windows down. The New York sibling duo blend hazy synth-pop textures with a stomping beat and a playful futuristic glow. There’s a clear nod to the adventurous spirit of ’70s pop and bands like MGMT, but the production keeps everything firmly rooted in the present.

“Communication Breakdown” pulses with energy while still feeling strangely weightless, full of little sonic details that reveal themselves with every listen. It’s catchy without taking the obvious route, dreamy but never sleepy — the kind of song that immediately pulls you into its orbit.

**Miles** and **Winter Donelly** of Muo Duo say:

> "Communication Breakdown is the first transmission from our second album. We're stuck in outer space searching for a way home, for a way to connect. This is the first crack in the screen. The first single is taking our sound further in every way from production to lyricism. For fans of pop music looking for something that hits different, this could be your song of the summer."

Listen to "Communication Breakdown," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [**Muo Duo**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/muo-duo?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Communication Breakdown" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Chloe Slater - Ugly
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/chloe-slater-ugly/
Last updated: 2026-05-21T17:11:21.000Z
We saw Manchester singer-songwriter [**Chloe Slater**](https://glamglare.com/artist/chloe-slater?ref=glamglare.com) at The Great Escape in Brighton last year, where she returned again last week. So “Ugly” instantly brings back memories of her radiant stage presence and sharp delivery. With her first new music of 2026, Chloe continues to take on societal issues, this time turning her attention to the relentless pressure of consumer culture and the endless cycle of wanting more. 

Listen to “Ugly,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ugly/1895062251?i=6762891188&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1CJc1pMkdXAlUU9723Ir3z?si=b7d773e7226a4e1d&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Travel Time
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/travel-time/
Last updated: 2026-05-21T14:35:14.000Z
This Saturday, we‘re traveling to Germany for ten days to visit family. It’s going to be a wild trip that takes us from the very south to the very north of the country, plus a day in Dublin to celebrate my birthday. We’ll travel by plane, train, and car. Only a boat trip is missing — maybe we‘ll take a little cruise on Dublin‘s River Liffey to cover that, too.

Ten days away from home comes with much preparation for glamglare: we need to find, write, and schedule Song Pick of the Day posts in advance. Ideally, we want to travel without laptops. Also, a vacation becomes much more relaxing if you don‘t have to do too much of your day-to-day routine.[1](#fn1-18479)

We’ll spend more than 24 hours in Dublin for the first time ever. The city has a long musical history, so we hoped to see a show, but no such luck on a Monday[2](#fn2-18479). However, Elke was able to dig up some Dublin-related music trivia: Bruce Springsteen played his very first stadium show at Shane Castle in front of 95,000 people on June 1, 1985, exactly 41 years before our visit to the city. Surely, the hometown heroes U2 can top this? Yes, but only six years later, when they played two consecutive shows at Shane Castle.

# Discovery of the Week: Penelope Trappes and Gazelle Twin

[**Penelope Trappes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/penelope-trappes?ref=glamglare.com) and Elizabeth Bernholz, aka [**Gazelle Twin**](https://glamglare.com/artist/gazelle-twin?ref=glamglare.com), have much in common. Penelope moved to Brighton, England, from Australia, where Elizabeth started her career. They are both drawn to darkness and unsettling horror soundscapes, yet they have families and upbeat public personas[3](#fn3-18479).

So it is no wonder that Penelope states:

> If there is such a thing as past lives, I’m sure Gazelle Twin and I have met before. Kindred Spirits… To have her rework ‘Sleep’ with PRISMA9 was such a perfect fit. The new version brings a distinct power to the song that makes its sound infinitely spacious and epic, without sacrificing the horror!I absolutely adore its new impact.

Hence, their collaboration on the *Opvs Novum: A Requiem Reworked* remix album of *A Requiem*, “Sleep Sleep (Gazelle Twin & PRIZMA9 Rework),” feels very natural and brings some serious chill to a hot summer day.

## Cover Song of the Week: Essex - Eighties

The London band [**Killing Joke**](https://www.killingjoke.co.uk/?ref=glamglare.com) released “Eighties” in 1984, when the decade was in full swing. Covering it 42 years later could be an homage or an ironic prank. Chicago-based rock’n’roller [**Essex**](https://essex.rocks/?ref=glamglare.com) chose the former, staying faithful to the original’s urgency and even filming a video that could have aired in the MTV era.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Zach Alwin, Logon Rescott, and White Lies](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Throwback-5-21.jpg)

Zach Alwin, Logon Rescott, and White Lies

### 1 Year Ago: [White Lies – Nothing On Me](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuVdjMpB6UQ6Brl1hIB77Qy&si=JMZt7IPS3sZLe9UI&ref=glamglare.com)

“Nothing On Me” is one of those instantly addictive songs. It is the opening track on **White Lies**’ 2025 album *Night Light*.

### 5 Years Ago: [Logan Prescott – tongue](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-premiere-logan-prescott-tongue/)

“tongue” is a story about new love that gave Elke “the goosebumps.” Los Angeles singer, songwriter, and producer **Logan Prescott** has released a string of singles since 2019 but has not yet released an album.

### 10 Years Ago: [Zach Alwin - Burnin’ Up](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-zach-alwin-burnin-up/)

Zach Alwin is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has released a slew of singles under his own name, but according to his [website](https://soundbetter.com/profiles/58678-zach-alwin?ref=glamglare.com), he focuses on collaborating with other musicians. The funky “Burnin’ Up” and the EP mentioned in the article are only available on SoundCloud.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Everyone Says Hi, Wrené, Shye, Helen Ganya, Georgian, Crushing Waves, and French Nancy](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Song-Picks-20-2026.jpg)

Everyone Says Hi, Wrené, Shye, Helen Ganya, Georgian, Crushing Waves, and French Nancy

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuVdjMpB6UQ6Brl1hIB77Qy&si=JMZt7IPS3sZLe9UI&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Everyone Says Hi - Just Like That](https://www.glamglare.com/music/everyone-says-hi-just-like-that/)
- [Helen Ganya - Panic Button](https://www.glamglare.com/music/helen-ganya-panic-button/)
- [Georgian - Californian Jeans](https://www.glamglare.com/music/georgian-californian-jeans/)
- [Shye - In The End](https://www.glamglare.com/music/shye-in-the-end/)
- [French Nancy - The Guarantee](https://www.glamglare.com/music/french-nancy-the-guarantee/)
- [Wrené - ELISHA (On the Other Side)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wrene-elisha/)
- [Waves Crashing - Marine Garden](https://www.glamglare.com/music/waves-crashing-marine-garden/)

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## Outdoor Season

Nine moments from recent days around Lower Manhattan: terrace afternoons and evenings, warm light, open skies, and the first real feeling of summer in the city. Somewhere between Brooklyn Bridge views, restored Seaport landmarks (the [lighthouse](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYk71eSRQJ3/?igsh=dGF4ZzIwZ2Joamhr&ref=glamglare.com)!), and sunlight filling the apartment occasionally, the outdoor season has officially begun. Stay tuned for more to come.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. There is still the playlisting and the social posts, but they take only a few minutes on the phone. [↩︎](#fnr1-18479)
2. [Miki Berenyi](https://www.glamglare.com/music/same-time-different-worlds/) just passed through a few weeks ago – that would have been a magical coincidence. [↩︎](#fnr2-18479)
3. We met Gazelle Twin in 2014 after a show and saw her for the first time without a mask. Later the became more open and comfortable to show her face. [↩︎](#fnr3-18479)
### Waves Crashing - Marine Garden
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/waves-crashing-marine-garden/
Last updated: 2026-05-20T21:19:10.000Z
“Marine Garden” captures the feeling of exhaling after carrying too much for too long, slowly opening from tension into warmth and light. [**Waves Crashing**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/waves-crashing?ref=glamglare.com) build the song from moody guitars and an intense undercurrent into something warmer and unexpectedly hopeful, carried by beautiful vocals and subtle nature soundbites that give the track room to breathe. While the Olympia, WA band often leans further into shoegaze territory, “Marine Garden” feels more direct and melodic without losing its atmospheric pull.

Lyrically, it’s “a meditation on presence and release, tracing the sensation of shedding mental weight against a backdrop of ocean air and open sky.” That feeling comes through in every layer of the song, as tension slowly gives way to light. Find "Marine Garden" on Waves Crashing's new album [***In The Blur***](https://new.glamglare.com/album/waves-crashing-in-the-blur?ref=glamglare.com) out now.

Listen to "Marine Garden," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Wrené - ELISHA (On the Other Side)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wrene-elisha/
Last updated: 2026-05-19T18:01:06.000Z
The Montreal-based artist [**Wrené**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wrene?ref=glamglare.com) follows up on her album [*The Intangible*](https://glamglare.com/album/wrene-the-intangible?ref=glamglare.com) with “ELISHA (On the other side),” a song circling mortality and transformation. She leaves much room for interpretation, while the production moves through a wide range of emotions instead of sinking into darkness. Wrené also considers this relationship “one of deepest human experiences,” one that sets us apart from machines.

She explains the title:

> I picked the Feminine form of the name ‘Elijah’ for the title because it was the closest to what I was looking for- which was a biblical symbol of ‘carrier to the other side’. In this sense, the narrator could embody that carrier or saviour- or could be singing to them, asking to be saved.

Listen to “ELISHA (On the other Side),” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/elisha-on-the-other-side-demo/1896160817?i=6766008016&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[ELISHA (On the other side) (Demo), by Wrenétrack by Wrené![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0005385617_3-1af8799d74d8423552968378acd435c6b5c470feb31dc3b3979b9305232b6d73.jpg)WrenéWrené![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0005385617_5-8767acf36eae81d64cc4ae3c00a46c0f9f940494bf7ae62086262987d54f1519.jpg)](https://wrene.bandcamp.com/track/elisha-on-the-other-side-demo?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### French Nancy - The Guarantee
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/french-nancy-the-guarantee/
Last updated: 2026-05-22T12:27:51.000Z
[**French Nancy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/french-nancy?ref=glamglare.com) lean into the darker corners of post-punk on “The Guarantee,” pairing driving rhythms and shadowy textures with just enough light breaking through to keep the song from collapsing into despair. Echoes of Joy Division and early The Cure run through the track, but the duo shape those influences into something immediate and alive, balancing tension, atmosphere, and emotional release with impressive confidence.

“There’s a hopeful glimmer underneath it all,” the band seems to suggest, even as the song moves through restless bass lines, cold synths, and machine-tight percussion. Like their earlier single “The Vow,” French Nancy understand how to build emotional weight without losing momentum.

Listen to "The Guarantee," our Song Pick of the Day:

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[The Guarantee by French Nancy](https://frenchnancy.bandcamp.com/track/the-guarantee?ref=glamglare.com)
### Shye - In The End
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/shye-in-the-end/
Last updated: 2026-05-22T12:22:49.000Z
Singapore-based songwriter, producer, and engineer [**Shye**](https://glamglare.com/artist/shye?ref=glamglare.com) draws from ’90s dream-pop and shoegaze on her third album, [*The Doves Came Home*](https://glamglare.com/album/shye-the-doves-came-home?ref=glamglare.com). Big, layered guitars and floating vocals give “In The End” a hazy emotional pull, matching the song’s reflections on time, memory, and feeling stuck while life moves on.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5WKguOpEwe8qpXPSz25Zqx?si=72423e31aa114028&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-end/6765746974?i=6765747177&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Georgian - Californian Jeans
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/georgian-californian-jeans/
Last updated: 2026-05-16T15:15:42.000Z
Manchester five-piece [**Georgian**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/georgian?ref=glamglare.com) tap into a timeless kind of melancholy on “Californian Jeans.” Warm guitars, steady classic drumming, and Georgia McKiernan’s wonderfully unpretentious vocals give the song an effortless glow, somewhere between ‘60s folk-pop and dusty country-tinged indie. There’s longing in the track, but also comfort — the feeling of holding on to something familiar because it still fits who you are.

> *“This song is simply just a dedication to that one pair of really good fitting jeans in your wardrobe, that you’ll never get rid of. It’s also our most western sounding track and our most experimental, revolving around an in-your-face riff and layers of feedback, oscillation and western jangle.”*

“Californian Jeans” leaves behind the same feeling as an old photograph you unexpectedly find again: wistful, warm, and hard to let go of.Listen to "Californian Jeans," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Helen Ganya - Panic Button
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/helen-ganya-panic-button/
Last updated: 2026-05-15T16:35:54.000Z
This song unfolds like an abstract painting. You can follow along, but the multi-layered instrumentation pulls your attention in different directions at every turn. So it comes as no surprise that the surreal, slightly apocalyptic track was inspired by a dream. Wait for the surprising outro that brings the mind to an uneasy calm after a wild ride.

“Panic Button” is the first new music by the Brighton-based musician [**Helen Ganya**](https://glamglare.com/artist/helen-ganya?ref=glamglare.com) since her 2025 album [*Share Your Care*](https://glamglare.com/album/helen-ganya-share-your-care?ref=glamglare.com).

Helen explains:

> I dreamt I was trying to reach someone while the world was ending, but there was no way to contact them, and they were just in a different bar, dealing with it in their own way. It’s probably my closest attempt at writing a ‘blues’ song. It’s a bit hedonistic, but mainly just absurd.

Listen to “Panic Button,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://lnkfi.re/panicbutton?ref=glamglare.com) or on YouTube below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Everyone Says Hi - Just Like That
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/everyone-says-hi-just-like-that/
Last updated: 2026-05-14T17:53:24.000Z
[**Everyone Says Hi**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/everyone-says-hi?ref=glamglare.com) lean fully into the warm haze of 70s soft rock and psych-pop on “Just Like That.” There’s something wonderfully unhurried about the track: mellow grooves, shimmering textures, and Nick Hodgson’s wistful vocals drifting through it all like late-night thoughts you can’t quite shake. The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers influence is unmistakable, but it never feels like nostalgia cosplay. Instead, the band turns those inspirations into something intimate and quietly modern. 

Frontman Nick Hodgson says:

> *“We tried to dig into that romantic, dreamy atmosphere that is the mood with this kind of music*. *The thread that flows through the lyrics is new life, the fragility of life and the wisdom you’re supposed to gather as you get older. The lyrics in the chorus, ‘I can make my mind up, I don’t need to hold a sign up’ is about believing in your own opinion and not having to check it in against what’s going on on social media.”*

It’s the kind of song that slowly wraps itself around you and then lingers long after it ends. Listen to "Just Like That," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Broadcast Dreams
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/broadcast-dreams/
Last updated: 2026-05-14T22:58:24.000Z
Last Saturday, we stumbled upon a surprisingly good-quality [four-hour video](https://youtu.be/dWTpZRhn0sY?si=KiAz38hgadZjmkGW&ref=glamglare.com) of *Peter‘s Pop Show 1986*, a German live televised music show featuring nearly every international chart-topping star of the time. Think Depeche Mode playing right after Tina Turner. Every artist performed two songs, and in between, host Peter Illman made funny but slightly awkward comments[1](#fn1-17332).

Elke and I have no recollection of this show. We were probably already too old to stay home on Saturday nights when it aired.

The internet is mostly silent about this show. Only the Czech Wikipedia, [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4238994/?ref=glamglare.com), and a few obscure sites have sparse information. Apparently, the show ran from 1982 to 1993 and was hosted by Peter Illman and Thomas Gottschalk.

That‘s a pity because I‘d love some details. For example, what budget would it take to fly in 30 superstars, some with ten or more musicians, for two songs each? Also, considering that bands like Depeche Mode (then in the *Black Celebration* era) had some *cool factor* to lose and probably needed extra incentive to play in such a theatrical setting. Maybe the opportunity itself was sufficient to be seen all over Europe, including the Soviet Union? And, by the way, at that time, TV in Germany was exclusively public, so this was not done by a hotshot company spending stock market money. (Something so vastly different from today.)

But I‘m most surprised that a music event of this size left so few traces in culture. People still reminisce about where they were when [Live Aid](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261024/?ref%5F=fn%5Ft%5F1&ref=glamglare.com) took place in 1985, in London and Philadelphia. Maybe the speed-dating format of two hits per band ultimately was too shallow and had little impact on music fans.

Speaking of Depeche Mode: on Tuesday, we were invited to [Mute Records](https://mute.com/?ref=glamglare.com) to meet their artist HAAi, whom we talked about in [last week’s newsletter](https://www.glamglare.com/music/when-everybody-heard-the-same-song#discovery-of-the-week-three-electronic-albums). We both remember the label well from the 80s: it launched the careers of Depeche Mode and [Fad Gadget](https://www.glamglare.com/music/creating-pop-music-from-noise/) and pushed the boundaries of electronic pop music over the decades. A teenage dream came true, especially when we were invited to help ourselves to their stash of promo vinyl[2](#fn2-17332).

# Discovery of the Week

Whenever I hear or read the word sitar, my mind immediately goes back to my teenage years and to George Harrison introducing the instrument into my musical universe through The Beatles. Truth be told, beyond Harrison’s solo work, I never really explored many sitar players, so I was instantly curious when this landed in my inbox. And I’m very glad I pressed play.

The album opener feels like a musical conversation stretching from Fort Worth to Mumbai, with gliding piano, restless drum patterns, electric guitar, and [Chatterjee](https://www.instagram.com/purbayanch/?ref=glamglare.com)’s mesmerizing sitar weaving through it all. But what really stayed with me is the feeling that this is only the beginning of a much bigger artistic vision. Watch for yourself, and stay tuned for what else they have to offer.

## Cover Song of the Week: The Cure - World in My Eyes

The 1998 album *For The Masses* was a tribute to Depeche Mode, featuring 18 songs by some of the biggest alternative acts of the 1990s.

The Cure has always had the uncanny ability to sound unmistakably like themselves, regardless of the music they made. So, of course, they nailed their cover of the 1990 song “World In My Eyes.”[3](#fn3-17332) It is great to hear when two bands that have been influential for decades and still fill stadiums today come together.

## Five Songs from Mute Records this century

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

- **Miss Grit** has just released her new album [*Under The Umbrella*](https://glamglare.com/album/miss-grit-under-my-umbrella?ref=glamglare.com). The lead single, “Tourist Mind,” was our [Song Pick of the Day](https://www.glamglare.com/music/miss-grit-tourist-mind/).
- [**Ora The Molecule**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ora-the-molecule?ref=glamglare.com) released her record *Dance Therapy* last year. “Is This Love?” is an irresistible future-dance track built around a driving bassline and sweeping synth lines. Nora Schjelderup, the mastermind behind Ora The Molecule, was also at Mute’s New York happy hour earlier this week following her NYC show.
- [**Zola Jesus**](https://glamglare.com/artist/zola-jesus?ref=glamglare.com) released only one album, *Taiga*, on Mute, which takes cues from Laibach, another Mute signee, with its heavy brass and drum lines.
- It is unclear how often Elke and I watched the video for Fever Ray’s “When I Grow Up,” which features a woman who is not Karin Dreijer performing a mysterious dance on a diving board. Fever Ray’s 2009 self-titled [debut album](https://glamglare.com/album/fever-ray-fever-ray?ref=glamglare.com) remains a masterpiece of electronic music, balancing unease, beauty, and deeply compelling storytelling.
- [**HAAi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/haai?ref=glamglare.com)’s 2025 album [*HUMANiSE*](https://glamglare.com/album/haai-humanise?ref=glamglare.com) fits perfectly into MUTE’s lineup with an elegant, creative electronic production with many surprises. We’re looking forward to her next record.

## This Week in glamglare history

![City Builders, Abby Sage, Wildlife](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Throwback-05-14.jpg)

City Builders, Abby Sage, Wildlife

### 1 Year Ago: [City Builders - Learning to Miss You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/city-builders-learning-to-miss-you/)

“Learning To Miss You” is a big, cinematic ballad from **City Builder**’s 2026 debut album [*Healing Revenge*](https://glamglare.com/album/city-builders-healing-revenge?ref=glamglare.com).

### 5 Years Ago: [Abby Sage - Smoke Break](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-abby-sage-smoke-break-video/)

[Abby Sage](https://www.glamglare.com/music/slow-fiction-junior-year/) scored the second Song Pick of the Day out of five with her breakup song “Smoke Break.” Her latest release is *My Whole World*, a collaboration with C.Y.M.

### 10 Years Ago: [Wildlife - Dead Century](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-wildlife-dead-century/)

According to [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife%5F%28band%29?ref=glamglare.com), the Canadian band Wildlife is still active, but the 2016 album *Age Of Everything* is the last album that is available, and their website is defunct.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Cutscene, ugly ozo, Eve Garland, Juliet Daniel, Stanley Simmons, MIN t, and Slow Fiction](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Song-Picks-19-2026.jpg)

Cutscene, ugly ozo, Eve Garland, Juliet Daniel, Stanley Simmons, MIN t, and Slow Fiction

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhvcJi5jQz9M6DWJ%5F1TG9F0j&si=ASjJV%5FT%5F9KXEOLU9&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [ugly ozo - MISERY](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ugly-ozo-misery/)
- [Stanley Simmons - Temporary Love](https://www.glamglare.com/)
- [MIN t - Last Day](https://www.glamglare.com/music/min-t-last-day/)
- [Cutscene - Concrete Line](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cutscene-concrete-line/)
- [Eve Garland - The Dig](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eve/)
- [Juliet Daniel - Jane Austin](https://www.glamglare.com/music/juliet-daniel-jane-austin/)
- [Slow Fiction - junior year](https://www.glamglare.com/music/slow-fiction-junior-year/)

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## Nine Photos: Our First Full Day in Lisbon

Less than a month after writing about being [back in town](https://www.glamglare.com/music/back-in-town/), we found ourselves settling into Lisbon once again: walking toward our apartment building, our first quiosque stop after arriving, a peaceful afternoon at Gulbenkian, Campo Pequeno glowing in the sun, and a few very Lisbon-style stair climbs along the way.  
Enjoy the photos.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard (#3)

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1. At some point, he asked security to lift a girl out of the audience to sit on stage for the Falco set (surely this was prearranged, and legal papers had been signed). She had little to do, not even to shake Falco‘s hand. After the set, Peter joked that she is now so well known that she cannot walk safely on the street in Europe anymore. [↩︎](#fnr1-17332)
2. Aside from HAAi’s [*HUMANiSE*](https://glamglare.com/album/haai-humanise?ref=glamglare.com), we took Fever Ray’s 2009 [debut album](https://glamglare.com/album/fever-ray-fever-ray?ref=glamglare.com) home. Would we have liked more? Sure, but space is limited in our apartment. [↩︎](#fnr2-17332)
3. According to [Far Out Magazine](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/six-greatest-depeche-mode-covers/?ref=glamglare.com) “World In My Eyes” was late Depeche Mode founding member Andrew Fletcher’s favorite song. So it is mine. [↩︎](#fnr3-17332)
### Slow Fiction - junior year
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/slow-fiction-junior-year/
Last updated: 2026-05-13T16:18:31.000Z
The NYC indie rock quintet [**Slow Fiction**](https://glamglare.com/artist/slow-fiction?ref=glamglare.com) is back with its first new song since last spring. In the meantime, they signed with the new label Tight Knit and announced their debut album *dollhouse*, out August 7\. “junior year” captures the band at full force: layered guitars, a relentless rhythm section, and singer Julia Vassallo’s cutting, restless lyrics driving the song forward.

Julia explains:

> ‘junior year’ looks at the perspectives of two types of people: the one who wants to commodify or sell, and the other who wants to rebel against that notion while feeling intensely stuck in this machine of objectification. We’ve all been made to feel small at one time or another, which just isn’t a very nice feeling. I’ve often had that ‘conversation hangover,’ where I spend loads of time afterwards, fantasizing over the perfect thing I could’ve said. I guess this was the easiest way to form a reply.

Slow Fiction is currently touring with Vundabar and will play Brooklyn’s Warsaw on June 19\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/junior-year/1888534697?i=1888534698&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2qLdKdodppZN5sLjHH6uHW?si=65f2763c3a8b434f&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video directed by Miles Wilson below. We send one carefully chosen song like this every day - [subscribe here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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[junior year, by Slow Fictiontrack by Slow Fiction![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3695341410_3.jpg)Slow Fictionxeef75![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3695341410_5.jpg)](https://slowfictionnyc.bandcamp.com/track/junior-year?ref=glamglare.com)
### Juliet Daniel - Jane Austin
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/juliet-daniel-jane-austin/
Last updated: 2026-05-15T11:56:37.000Z
"Jane Austin” moves with a lovely contrast between soft, dreamy verses and a punchy, instantly catchy chorus that gives the song its emotional lift. [**Juliet Daniel**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/juliet-daniel?ref=glamglare.com) blends tenderness and tension beautifully here, turning an intimate moment of self-reflection into something bright and irresistible.

Despite the literary nod in the title, “Jane Austin” isn’t really about romance. It’s about identity, self-doubt, and the uneasy pull between comfort and growth. Juliet Daniel captures that tension without overexplaining it, letting the emotional push and pull unfold naturally inside the song.

> “Every romantic interest is an identity crisis waiting to happen, a reversion into childhood desperation before I knew who I really was. I wrote this song during a time in my life when I was feeling creatively and physically stuck. It’s a song about the pain of choosing the harder route that you know is right for you, even when it’s tempting to revert to your old ways.”

She adds:

> “This song, like every song on the EP, is about me. My insecurities, my reluctant strengths, my yearning for acceptance, my entertainment vs intellectual values, choosing between my gifts.”

Listen to "Jane Austin," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Eve Garland - The Dig
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eve/
Last updated: 2026-05-11T16:15:02.000Z
Reflecting on your own past can be a bittersweet experience. Sure, many things become better, but others get lost on the path to adulthood. The London singer-songwriter [**Eve Garland**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eve-garland?ref=glamglare.com) found the inspiration for a dialogue with her younger self while browsing through old diaries.

Eve recalls:

> I felt a profound sense of disconnect between the 'me-of-now' and the 'me-of-then', even though we are, albeit, one and the same. This track is my attempt to reconnect with all those versions of myself.

“The Dig” is on Eve Garland’s debut EP *Together Again, And Then Not*, out this summer. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite streaming service or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in [your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Cutscene - Concrete Line
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/cutscene-concrete-line/
Last updated: 2026-05-10T19:24:06.000Z
There’s a particular intensity that British post-punk bands can tap into — sharp-edged, urgent, and impossible to ignore. Manchester quartet [**Cutscene**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/cutscene?ref=glamglare.com) lean fully into that tradition on “Concrete Line,” a track that feels restless from the very first note. Tense guitars push everything forward while Seb Mason’s vocals shift effortlessly between fragile restraint and outright menace, giving the song its magnetic pull.

> “This track presents a character who is on a single track, someone living in a small town. The idea was conceptualised after equating the feeling of being ‘stoned’ to the paralysis people feel in modern urban centres where nothing new or exciting really happens. The ‘concrete line’ represents that stuck-in-stone mindset, that constant, unchanging, cynical stream of consciousness.”

What makes “Concrete Line” hit so hard is that tension between motion and stagnation. The band builds something anxious and claustrophobic, yet there are flashes where the song briefly opens up before collapsing back into itself again. It’s unsettling, gripping, and deeply alive.

Listen to “Concrete Line,” our Song Pick of the Day:

[Concrete Line by Cutscene](https://cutsceneband.bandcamp.com/track/concrete-line?ref=glamglare.com) 

Connect with [Cutscene](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/cutscene?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Concrete Line" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### MIN t - Last Day
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/min-t-last-day/
Last updated: 2026-05-09T15:57:03.000Z
Constantly swamped by bad news, it can feel like the world is permanently stuck on its “Last Day" on earth. The Berlin-based singer and producer [**MIN t**](https://glamglare.com/artist/min-t?ref=glamglare.com) turns that exhaustion into a restless electronic track, where heavy thoughts collide with a high-energy dance pulse.

Originally from Poland, Martyna Kubicz attended the Valencia campus of Berklee College of Music and toured extensively across Europe. “Last Day on Earth” appears on her newly released third album, [*Before The After*](https://glamglare.com/album/min-t-before-the-after?ref=glamglare.com).

Martyna explains:

> The end of the world as we know it is approaching fast. Or maybe it’s already here? It’s easy to get lost in the flood of cruelty, disasters, and wars. They quickly become mundane, blending into one grotesque vision. Meanwhile, the illusion of comfort only serves as a reminder of our helplessness. The song “Last Day on Earth” is about that very sense of boredom that refuses to fade, and about giving up the fight—even for one’s own survival.

Listen to “Last Day on Earth,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3ARHqYnxDEEmMRYX4hbFjb?si=7505f2ee527a47c1&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music,](https://music.apple.com/us/album/last-day/1895105692?i=6762977257&ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below. For one song like this, every day, in your inbox, subscribe [here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Stanley Simmons - Temporary Love
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/stanley-simmons-temporary-love/
Last updated: 2026-05-09T22:51:37.000Z
Last December, Cali duo [**Stanley Simmons**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stanley-simmons?ref=glamglare.com) released their debut single “[Body Down](https://www.glamglare.com/music/stanley-simmons-body-down/),” and I’ve been hooked ever since. Earlier this year came the wildly fun “[Dancing While The World Is Ending](https://youtu.be/JTg%5FQEWknPU?si=uwUwsh9XZ7mCf84L&ref=glamglare.com),” the title track of their [debut album ](https://glamglare.com/album/stanley-simmons-dancing-while-the-world-is-ending?ref=glamglare.com)due August 28, and “Temporary Love,” gives us yet another glimpse of what’s to come.

**Nick Simmons** and **Evan Stanley** often point to Americana as a key influence, and “Temporary Love” might be the clearest expression of that so far. Americana can mean a lot of things, but for me it lands somewhere very specific. There’s a hint of Kansas in here, and with it, a feeling that goes straight back to the music I loved in my early teenage years. Not quite nostalgia, something deeper and harder to name, and I know I love it.

> “This was the first song we ever wrote together so it’s really what started Stanley Simmons. It’s a special one for us and we can’t wait for you to hear it.”

“Temporary Love” leans into that feeling with beautiful vocal harmonies and a sense of openness that lets the song breathe. Maybe that’s what draws me in the most, that idea of not letting a fleeting moment slip away, of holding on just a little longer to see what it might become.

Listen to "Temporary Love," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### ugly ozo - MISERY
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ugly-ozo-misery/
Last updated: 2026-05-07T16:02:37.000Z
You no longer know what you’re doing right or wrong. On paper, things may seem manageable, but by the end of the day, you still feel miserable. “MISERY,” the new song by [**ugly ozo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ugly-ozo?ref=glamglare.com), aka Jessica Baker, turns that spiral of self-doubt into a fiery pop song, balancing sharp self-critique with an almost playful energy.

She explains:

> Lyrically it’s a heavy nod to everything I don’t like about myself and all my weaknesses, including being a people pleaser, which is something I don’t like in other people even though I’m a sucker for it myself. It’s a really honest take on that, and not something I would reveal out loud to anyone, but it’s on the EP now so I guess it’s too late

"MISERY" is on ugly ozo's second EP, [*dive*](https://glamglare.com/album/ugly-ozo-dive?ref=glamglare.com) out now on REX RECS. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/misery/1862893894?i=1862893913&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5hoF6RKwwnP4ukkovieleY?si=192bdb251ae04ceb&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video starring her sister Boo, who plays bass in her band. Get one carefully chosen song like this [in your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### When Everybody Heard the Same Song
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/when-everybody-heard-the-same-song/
Last updated: 2026-05-08T21:57:53.000Z
Elke and I started dating on May 4, 1990, so we had a little celebration last Monday. Since it was a relatively warm night, we skipped our original plans for a fancy night out and had champagne on the terrace instead.

Our soundtrack for that evening was Apple Music’s “Pop Hits: 1990” playlist. Coming out of the 80s with a growing taste for alternative music, this wasn’t exactly what we would have chosen. And yet, we knew every song well enough to sing along without hesitation.

Radio is the culprit, of course. At home, at work, everywhere, the radio was on. In 90s Germany, commercial radio was still new and somewhat exciting, so back then we tolerated the limited playlists and had fun with it[1](#fn1-17699).

It‘s hard not to feel nostalgic about the time when most people shared the same cultural experience. The way people flock to agreeable pop stars today shows that there is still a craving for that.

But I would not want to miss the diversity we have today. Many songs on the 1990 pop playlist were relatively narrow variations on a danceable, R&B-tinged, upbeat pop production from the U.S.[2](#fn2-17699). Today, the next hit can come from anywhere in the world. Even better, you don’t have to wait for a song to find its way onto the radio or into record stores. You can explore that incredible variety for yourself.

If you’d like a new discovery delivered straight to your inbox, you can subscribe to our “A Song Per Day” newsletter [here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

## Discovery of the Week: Three Electronic Albums

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This week, we discovered three excellent electronic albums with female vocals from different sources.

- **HAAi** is a London-based, Australian singer/producer who released her latest album [*HUMANiSE*](https://glamglare.com/album/haai-humanise?ref=glamglare.com) last fall. We didn’t know her until we were invited to hear her new music next week.
- We featured **Foxtrap**’s song “[Kontrol](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-foxtrap-kontrol/)” eight years ago. Now they have released a new album, [*See Me. I Cannot Speak*](https://glamglare.com/album/foxtrap-see-me-i-cannot-speak?ref=glamglare.com)
- **New German Cinema** rang a bell when it popped up in my Mastodon stream, and indeed, we saw the project of London musician Jess Weiss at the New Colossus Festival 2023\. [*Pain Will Polish Me*](https://glamglare.com/album/new-german-cinema-pain-will-polish-me?ref=glamglare.com) is her debut album.

## Cover Song of the Week: Poesie - Fake Plastic Trees

Elke and I are post-“Kid A” Radiohead fans, so their 1995 album *The Bends* has never fully resonated with us. But even we recognize “Fake Plastic Trees” after the first bar. So for a successful cover, you have to pack a punch, which UK singer/songwriter [**Poesie**](https://www.instagram.com/strikeapoesie/?ref=glamglare.com) certainly did. The slow build culminates in vocal fireworks, and the original’s hidden guitar solo comes to the forefront.

To fully embrace the spirit of Radiohead, she recorded the song at their producer’s studio and even used some of their gear.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Hazels, Baba Ali, and Josienne Clarke](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Throwback-05-07.jpg)

Hazels, Baba Ali, and Josienne Clarke

### 1 Year Ago: [Josienne Clarke - Tiny Bird’s Lament](https://www.glamglare.com/music/josienne-clarke-tiny-birds-lament/)

Elke picked this light-as-air song by UK singer-songwriter Josienne Clark on the day we took a bird-watching walk through Central Park. We did the same yesterday and saw many tiny birds fly by.

### 5 Years Ago: [Baba Ali - Black Wagon](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-baba-ali-black-wagon/)

For London-via-New Jersey artist Baba Ali, the “Black Wagon” is a reminder to enjoy every day. The track appeared on his 2021 album *Memory Device*. He released a follow-up record in 2023.

### 10 Years Ago: [Hazels - The Cure](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-hazels-the-cure/)

There are not many traces left of the Newcastle five-piece Hazels, but the SoundCloud link in our [article](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-hazels-the-cure/) still works, so you can get an impression of what they were up to.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Cursing, IAN SWEET, Ananya, ANIQO, CON THE ARTIST, Liilo Leon, and Moon Idle](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/05/Song-Picks-18-2026.jpg)

Cursing, IAN SWEET, Ananya, ANIQO, CON THE ARTIST, Liilo Leon, and Moon Idle

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhvcr5sSGloxWYTSjFI-NOWa&si=YDI-UoMT2frpCUhU&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Ananya - Man of the Match](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ananya-man-of-the-match/)
- [Liilo Leon - Edge of the Sky](https://www.glamglare.com/music/liilo-leon-edge-of-the-sky/)
- [Cursing - Talk](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cursing-talk/)
- [ANIQO - I Know](https://www.glamglare.com/music/aniqo-i-know/)
- [CON THE ARTIST - where’s your girlfriend](https://www.glamglare.com/music/con-the-artist-wheres-your-girlfriend/)
- [IAN SWEET - Criminal Kissing](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ian-sweet-criminal-kissing/)
- [Moon Idle - Delay Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/moon-idle-delay-me/)

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## Nine Photos – Between Rain and Sun in New York

Sometimes it takes a full weekend of rain to make the sun feel like a reward. Our series begins in Bryant Park, where we lingered despite the steady downpour, the city wrapped in gray and umbrellas.

By Sunday, everything had shifted. The sun was back, and we crossed over to Brooklyn Heights, taking in that familiar skyline from a distance, already feeling a bit lighter.

A week later, after my Saturday class, we found ourselves in Central Park, the trees fully awake in that fresh, unmistakable spring green. And on Sunday, we returned for a visit to the Central Park Zoo, where even the grizzly bears seemed to celebrate the season, swimming and playing as if they, too, had been waiting for this moment.

Nine small scenes, all rooted in the city with rain, light, and that first real sense of spring settling in.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. “Step By Step” by New Kids on the Block was our unofficial, tongue-in-cheek favorite song. Elke once even called in to have the radio station play it for me. Unfortunately, I was not at home at that time. [↩︎](#fnr1-17699)
2. Of course, 1990 was also the year when Nirvana broke, which opened up an entirely different musical culture. [↩︎](#fnr2-17699)
### Moon Idle - Delay Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/moon-idle-delay-me/
Last updated: 2026-05-06T19:10:52.000Z
There’s a certain pull to “Delay Me” that’s hard to pin down at first. The Brighton-based band [**Moon Idle**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ian-sweet-criminal-kissing/), lean into atmosphere rather than immediacy, letting the track unfold in layers, a slow, immersive build that draws you in without ever fully settling.

It opens with a trip-hop pulse that quietly recalls the late ’90s era of Massive Attack, before shifting into something more fractured and restless. Electronics flicker in and out, the structure loosens, and by the end, there’s a sense of weight and release that feels closer to Radiohead’s early 2000s work. Along the way, you catch glimpses of other textures too, a hint of Kraftwerk’s mechanical precision, a touch of Placebo’s emotional cool, but nothing lingers long enough to define it.

The vocals stay deliberately understated, almost blending into the soundscape rather than leading it, which adds to that feeling of controlled instability the band is aiming for.

A slow-burning track that lives in the space between control and collapse. Listen to “Delay Me,” our Song Pick of the Day:

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### IAN SWEET - Criminal Kissing
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ian-sweet-criminal-kissing/
Last updated: 2026-05-05T16:09:04.000Z
Sometimes a connection never quite disappears—it just waits for the right moment to come back. In “Criminal Kissing,” the LA-based singer [**IAN SWEET**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ian-sweet?ref=glamglare.com), aka Jilian Medford, gives in to that familiar pull, where hesitation and desire blur together. There’s little drama or overthinking here—just the quiet thrill of giving in, carried by a warm, inviting sound.

“Criminal Kissing” is on IAN SWEET’s upcoming album [*Shiverstruck*](https://glamglare.com/album/ian-sweet-shiverstruck?ref=glamglare.com), out on July 24 via Polyvinyl. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ian-sweet.ffm.to/criminal-kissing?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp. Get one carefully chosen song like this in [your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

[Criminal Kissing, by IAN SWEETfrom the album Shiverstruck![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3565705575_3.jpg)IAN SWEETandrewnpeters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3565705575_5.jpg)](https://iansweetmusic.bandcamp.com/track/criminal-kissing?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### CON THE ARTIST - where’s your girlfriend
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/con-the-artist-wheres-your-girlfriend/
Last updated: 2026-05-04T17:45:31.000Z
A bright, inviting opening draws you in before [**CON THE ARTIST**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/con-the-artist?ref=glamglare.com) lets the tension surface. “where’s your girlfriend” moves on a steady, driving rhythm, with warm guitars and charming vocals that keep things light on the surface, even as something more unsettled lingers underneath.

The Toronto-based artist captures that strange in-between after a breakup — when a simple question turns into something you can’t quite escape. CON THE ARTIST says:

> “This is the start of my breakup songs era. I couldn’t show up anywhere without people asking where she was — sometimes before they even asked how I was doing. It got to the point where I didn’t feel like I had my own identity.”

A catchy, clear-eyed take on heartbreak that stays with you. Listen to "where’s your girlfriend," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [CON THE ARTIST](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/con-the-artist?ref=glamglare.com) and add "where’s your girlfriend" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### ANIQO - I Know
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/aniqo-i-know/
Last updated: 2026-05-03T16:57:35.000Z
“I Know” feels like the sun rising on a clear summer day. Darkness recedes, and clarity grows in the mind. As [**ANIQO**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aniqo?ref=glamglare.com) moves through the verses in a near-spoken tone, the repeated “I know” gathers force until it opens into an anthemic chorus.

“I Know” opens Aniqo’s upcoming album *Earth, Love, and Variations*, planned for release later this year. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “I Know,” on your [favorite streaming service](https://bfan.link/ANIQO-I-KNOW?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—[get it in your inbox](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

[I KNOW, by ANIQOtrack by ANIQO![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a4234765524_3.jpg)ANIQOBandcamp Album of the Day Nov 6, 2011![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a4234765524_5.jpg)](https://aniqomusic.bandcamp.com/track/i-know?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Cursing - Talk
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/cursing-talk/
Last updated: 2026-05-02T15:26:32.000Z
There’s a restless energy running through “Talk,” the new single from Los Angeles duo [**Cursing**](https://glamglare.com/artist/cursing?ref=glamglare.com), that feels both immediate and slightly unsettled. Built on straightforward guitar and drums, the track leans into an indie rock tradition reminiscent of The Strokes or Cage the Elephant, while keeping its own edge.

Made up of cousins **Max Biebuyck** and **Skyler Leon**, Cursing tap into the friction of communication: what’s said, what’s meant, and what ultimately lands. The song moves with purpose, gradually tightening its grip and growing more urgent as it unfolds, carried by vocals that pull you in without overplaying their hand. Cursing say:

> “At its core, it’s really just about how people communicate; to themselves, to one another, and about others. With an underlying idea of how intention and words alone don’t change circumstance.”

A sharp, driving listen that lingers a little longer than expected — give it your attention. Listen to "Talk," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with Cursing and add "Talk" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Liilo Leon - Edge of the Sky
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/liilo-leon-edge-of-the-sky/
Last updated: 2026-05-01T16:37:14.000Z
The East London singer, songwriter, and producer [**Liilo Leon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/liilo-leon?ref=glamglare.com) taps into something expansive on her debut single “Edge of the Sky.” A fast, flickering hi-hat moves restlessly between left and right over a heavy bass drum, giving the song a sense of motion that pulls you in, while her layered vocals rise above it.

Framed by a male choir and distant chants, the track takes on a ritual-like quality, building an atmosphere that feels both intimate and larger than life.

Liilo Leon recently returned to music after a prolific period of independent releases, building toward this new chapter.

Listen to “Edge of the Sky,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/Liiloleon-EOTS?ref=glamglare.com), or on YouTube below. Get one carefully chosen song like this [in your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.*
### Ananya - Man of the Match
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ananya-man-of-the-match/
Last updated: 2026-04-30T17:37:06.000Z
[**Ananya**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ananya?ref=glamglare.com)'s new single “Man of the Match” brings a bright, feel-good energy that’s hard to shake. Light on its feet and full of charm, the track leans into a bouncy, upbeat groove that feels as effortless as the feelings it captures. It’s flirty without trying too hard, carried by a catchy melody and Ananya’s bright, inviting vocals.

Built around that slightly dizzy moment when attraction turns into something more, the song balances confidence with a hint of emotional chaos just beneath the surface. Ananya says about her new single:

> “‘Man of the Match’ is a flirty, football-coded pop song about catching feelings when you really weren’t planning to,” Ananya explains. The track takes on an upbeat and bubbly sonic soundscape, whisking the listener away with the mesmerization of a new love interest. "It’s confident on the surface, a little chaotic underneath, and all about that moment where it stops feeling like a game and starts feeling real."

Catchy, flirty, and just a little bit disarming.

Listen to "Man of the Match," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Ananya](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ananya?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Man of the Match" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Same Time, Different Worlds
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/same-time-different-worlds/
Last updated: 2026-04-30T14:38:34.000Z
I had heard of the 90s UK band [**Lush**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lush%5F%28band%29?ref=glamglare.com) before, but they came into full focus only when I researched a [shoegaze feature](https://www.glamglare.com/music/enjoy-the-view/) for the newsletter. At the same time, we received a press release for the [**Miki Berenyi Trio**](https://mikistuff.com/?ref=glamglare.com), led by the former singer of Lush. She wrote a memoir, [*Fingers Crossed*](https://bookshop.org/p/books/fingers-crossed-how-music-saved-me-from-success-rough-trade-book-of-the-year-miki-berenyi/1c753c72b56c0ab4?ref=glamglare.com), in 2022, which covers a similar time period and scene to **Simon Raymonde**‘s [*In One Ear*](https://bookshop.org/p/books/in-one-ear-simon-raymonde/3a14afc87ecdca97?ref=glamglare.com), which Elke is currently reading. That could be fun, I thought, so I bought Miki‘s book.

Miki and I are about the same age, so many of her cultural references are familiar to me. However, I lived in Southern Germany, while her life unfolded in the middle of things in London. I bought Thompson Twins’ *Into The Gap* as my first album; she met singer Tom Bailey and was invited to his studio. I was glued to the TV for *Space 1999* (in Germany, *Mondbasis Alpha*), while her stepfather actually produced the show[1](#fn1-24519) and [invited her to visit the set](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWjE-F8k4ty/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==). And while I continued to buy records by bands, she co-founded one and toured the world.

A large part of the book is about her childhood, which was difficult due to parents who loved her but were entangled in their own affairs. That left Miki on her own devices when navigating abuse, a rape attempt, self-harm, eating disorders, and the challenge of fitting in as the daughter of immigrant parents. She recounts all this without bitterness, and her resilience and ability to pull herself out of trouble at the right time are inspiring.

While, like most teenagers, she loved music and going to live shows, she did not have a calling to write and perform songs herself. She did it because everybody else seemed to be doing it. Being a double-female-fronted band helped Lush get attention, but on the downside, they also had to endure pervasive misogyny in the music industry.

According to Miki, sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll are not a cliche, and she fully indulged in it[2](#fn2-24519). She has many anecdotes to share, and her stories about the Lollapalooza tour leave you breathless.

The 1990s are considered a golden age for music, but the story of Lush details how musicians face struggles all the time, even when their albums chart and they tour globally. It also shows that when you keep going, true happiness can be around the corner.

# Discovery of the Week: Angine to Poitrine

As a follow-up to [last week‘s piece](https://www.glamglare.com/music/in-search-of-something-real/) about generating fake buzz to promote music, here‘s some real virality: the Quebec duo Angine de Poultrine did a KEXP show at the Trans Musicale Festival in France, and suddenly everybody is talking about them. They even replaced The Kooks as the headliners of The Great Escape in Brighton after The Kooks had to drop out because of an injury. Their music, instrumentals with guitar, bass, drums, and a loop pedal, is not what you would expect from a band going viral, but that is a good sign, isn‘t it?

## Cover Song of the Week:

I had “Walk Away” originally lined up as a Song Pick of the Day and was looking forward to writing about it. But once I started the feature and dug a little deeper, it hit me: this is not an original song, but a cover. The press release calls it “reimagined,” which is fair enough, yet at the end of the day, it is still a cover.

Which makes it an easy pick for our new Cover Song of the Week series. I have never heard the original version by Kelly Clarkson, but I really dig Chantal Kreviazuk’s take on “Walk Away.” Warm, expressive, and emotionally direct, it feels entirely lived in rather than borrowed. Oh, and it looks like Chantal Kreviazuk is no stranger to creating fabulous cover songs, as her 1998 version of “[Leaving on a Jet Plane](https://youtu.be/bbt2G71uT1M?si=lZTgUUHbmRyIKsJA&ref=glamglare.com)” is proof.

Listen to “Walk Away” here:

## Five Songs: Lush

Lush released three full-length albums and several EPs from 1989 to 1996, so they have an extensive œuvre to dig into. Our five songs include one of their biggest hits, “Ladykiller,” which Miki wrote after meeting Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis during the Lollapalooza tour. Her song, “Kiss Chaser,” becomes very clear after you read the book.

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

## This Week in glamglare history

![Eden Rain, Warpaint, and BLAJK](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Throwback-4-30.jpg)

Eden Rain, Warpaint, and BLAJK

### 1 Year Ago: [Eden Rain - It’s Always Been Like This](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eden-rain-its-always-been-like-this/)

“It’s Always Been Like This” is the sixth Song Pick of the Day from London singer/songwriter Eden Rain.

### 5 Years Ago: [Warpaint - Lilys](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-warpaint-lilys/)

We announced “Lilys,” a song Warpaint contributed to an HBO soundtrack, as a single from their yet-unannounced album. The album [*Radiate Like This*](https://glamglare.com/album/warpaint-radiate-like-this?ref=glamglare.com) came a year later, but “Lilys” was not on it. Does Warpaint still exist as a band? They will play a one-off show in London in June, so that’s a good sign. If we ever see a new album, that’s a different story – the four members are busy with many things, and maybe they have found some other happiness, like Miki Berenyi.

### 10 Years Ago: [BLAJK - Good Liars](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-blajk-good-liars/)

The Toronto quartet BLAJK released only an EP and a handful of singles in 2016 and 2017, but they enjoyed full glamglare coverage, including a [Q&A feature](https://www.glamglare.com/music/offstage-qa-with-blajk/).

## Song Pick of the Day

![Miss Grit, Maud, Las Robertas, Flame Parade, Kiki Kramer, Beck Zegans, and Bella Kay](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Song-Picks-17-2026.jpg)

Miss Grit, Maud, Las Robertas, Flame Parade, Kiki Kramer, Beck Zegans, and Bella Kay

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsdYM8cWM53GvPisEnIVKnA&si=RaNIGIZaowazkvO8&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Las Robertas - Everything I Wanted to Be](https://www.glamglare.com/music/las-robertas-everything-i-wanted-to-be-video/)
- [Kiki Kramer - dionysus](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kiki-kramer-dionysus/)
- [Miss Grit - Waste Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/miss-grit-waste-me/)
- [Maud feat. Moyka - All Your Waves](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maud-feat-moyka-all-your-waves/)
- [Beck Zegans - Love in the End Times](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beck-zegans-love-in-the-end-times-[video/)
- [Flame Parade - Criminal Gospel](https://www.glamglare.com/music/flame-parade-criminal-gospel/)
- [Bella Kay - Promise?](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bella-kay-promise/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos – Last Stop: Oriente & Parque das Nações

For our last day in Lisbon, we combined necessity with opportunity. Our Virgin-operated Delta flight was scheduled to leave at 10 am, so we decided to book a hotel at the airport ([Meliã](https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/portugal/lisbon/melia-lisboa-aeroporto?ref=glamglare.com) — highly recommended) and explore the nearby [Parque das Nações](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque%5Fdas%5FNa%C3%A7%C3%B5es?ref=glamglare.com) and the Oriente station, both part of the former Expo ’98 site that transformed this stretch of Lisbon into a modern waterfront district.

As longtime fans of [Santiago Calatrava](https://calatrava.com/projects.html?all=yes&ref=glamglare.com), we wanted to see his work here firsthand. We’ve seen his Puente de la Mujer in Buenos Aires, the Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin, and, of course, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York. The [Gare do Oriente](https://calatrava.com/projects/oriente-station-lisboa.html?ref=glamglare.com) is nothing short of stunning, and we sat for half an hour watching people walk by and trains come and go. Everything felt slower, softer than New York — almost meditative.

From there, we checked out the [Vasco da Gama shopping center](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centro%5FVasco%5Fda%5FGama?ref=glamglare.com), a very well-maintained mall with major brands and a surprisingly large supermarket, where incredibly helpful staff assisted us. Maybe it helped that we could test our Portuguese and speak their language. Of course, we also explored the food court, which spans two floors and offers freshly prepared dishes, all with beautiful views over the river Tejo. We spent quite some time there and enjoyed the splendid view and the easygoing atmosphere.

Then we started to explore the park in earnest and got excited about the cable car connecting the Vasco da Gama Tower to the [Oceanário de Lisboa](https://oceanario.pt/?ref=glamglare.com), and hopped on for the last ride of the day.

With our feet firmly on the ground again, we set out for one of the many small international restaurants and “imbiss” spots, and not far from the [Expo mascot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expo%5F%2798?ref=glamglare.com), enjoyed the glorious sunset with a glass of wine and some excellent olives.

Before heading back to the hotel, we took a look at Lisbon’s largest arena, the [MEO Arena](https://arena.meo.pt/en/agenda?ref=glamglare.com), where [Bryan Adams](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bryan-adams-make-up-your-mind/) is expected to play in November, before hopping on the metro for a quick ride back. A really good last day in Lisbon, in a part of the city that feels a little removed from the traditional, tourist-seeking Lisbon.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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1. He also produced two other favorite shows of mine, *The Professionals*, and the *New Avengers*. [↩︎](#fnr1-24519)
2. Not so much the drug part as per her account. [↩︎](#fnr2-24519)
### Bella Kay - Promise?
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/bella-kay-promise/
Last updated: 2026-04-29T16:59:50.000Z
She does not want to talk about her love out of fear of rejection. So she asks for the impossible promise to be allowed to undo her words. Of course, this does not work, which keeps [**Bella Kay**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bella-kay?ref=glamglare.com) caught in a loop she can’t break. Like in “[Steady](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bella-kay-steady/),” she puts a spotlight on the beautiful and terrifying state of being freshly in love, while gently strummed guitars and a rising intensity keep the song light on its feet.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Promise?" on your [favorite streaming service](https://bellakay.lnk.to/promise?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. One song like this, every day, [in your inbox](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Flame Parade - Criminal Gospel
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/flame-parade-criminal-gospel/
Last updated: 2026-04-28T17:02:37.000Z
[**Flame Parade**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/flame-parade?ref=glamglare.com), the fuzzy, dreamy, and beautifully blurred indie-rock quintet from Florence, Italy, return with the stirring new single “Criminal Gospel.”

We first stumbled upon Flame Parade at last year’s New Colossus Festival, where they took over the stage at Pianos and drew us completely into their spell. We could hardly look away, and our ears wanted the set to keep going. Then life moved on, as it does, and the memory slipped into the background — until now. Looking them up again and finding a new song waiting felt like a joy.

“Criminal Gospel” brings a touch of Arcade Fire energy, though gentler and more melodic in its sweep. Driving rhythm, overdriven guitars, dissonant feedback, and suspended synths lock into place before opening into a hypnotic mantra-like chorus.

Listen to “Criminal Gospel,” our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Beck Zegans - Love in the End Times [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beck-zegans-love-in-the-end-times-video/
Last updated: 2026-04-27T16:21:50.000Z
There’s a particular feeling to New York in the early morning hours, when the streets are quiet and everything seems briefly suspended. “Love In The End Times,” the new single from Ridgewood, Queens-based artist [**Beck Zegans**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beck-zegans?ref=glamglare.com), holds onto that moment—intimate, slightly unreal, and shared with just a few people who matter.

The song moves through that space with a sense of closeness that doesn’t need much explanation. It’s less about what is said than what remains when everything else fades: a connection that feels both fragile and absolute.

Beck Zegans explains the video:

> Shot on a Sony Hi8 Handycam, the video follows six friends as we walk down the length of Manhattan in the middle of the night, starting on the Upper West Side around 3:30 am and ending on the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn. This is a tradition my friend Alice started with her high school friends. I've done it with her before but not for many years, and I wanted to do it again to document the beautifully delirious experience.

“Love In The End Times” is the second single from Beck Zegans’ upcoming album[ *Engraving Of Armor*](https://glamglare.com/album/beck-zegans-engraving-of-armor?ref=glamglare.com), out May 22 via Exploding In Sound Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite streaming service or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in your [inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Maud feat.  Moyka - All Your Waves
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/maud-feat-moyka-all-your-waves/
Last updated: 2026-04-26T19:18:29.000Z
Norwegian artists/producers [**Maud**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/maud?ref=glamglare.com) and **Moyka** join forces on the mesmerizing “All Your Waves,” a sleek and beautifully restrained piece of electronic pop. Built on atmosphere and emotion, the song captures that uncertain space between endings and beginnings, when everything feels unsteady but change can no longer be avoided.

Moyka says: 

> “For me, ‘All Your Waves’ is about how overwhelming a new beginning can feel after the end of a relationship. It can feel like being pulled into open water, while trying to find something new to hold onto.”

Maud adds:

> “I’ve known Moyka for a couple of years now, but I remember following her journey long before that. We share a lot of common ground in our electronic pop worlds, and I'm excited we were able to merge them on this track.”

Elegant, immersive, and quietly powerful, “All Your Waves” pulls you in from the very first note. Listen to “All Your Waves,” our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Miss Grit - Waste Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/miss-grit-waste-me/
Last updated: 2026-04-25T16:13:12.000Z
With [*Under My Umbrella*](https://glamglare.com/album/miss-grit-under-my-umbrella?ref=glamglare.com), [**Miss Grit**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miss-grit?ref=glamglare.com) opens up a more expansive sonic world, and “Waste Me” stands out with its sleek, carefully shaped synth-pop, where every element feels precisely placed but never rigid.

“Waste Me” is the latest single from *Under My Umbrella*, out now via Mute, and a fitting closing statement for an album that thrives on atmosphere and control.

Listen to “Waste Me,” our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/waste-me/1870707890?i=1870708097&ref=glamglare.com) or [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7M6dwsipgOxvNxCtDBwLhC?si=4a94bd8c47114097&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the visualizer below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in [your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Kiki Kramer - dionysus
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kiki-kramer-dionysus/
Last updated: 2026-04-24T18:36:58.000Z
New York-based pop artist [Kiki Kramer](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kiki-kramer?ref=glamglare.com) taps into obsession and mythology on her striking new single “dionysus.” Driven by dark, simmering bass lines and carried by Kiki’s seductive, commanding vocals, the song feels both dangerous and magnetic. Kiki says:

> “'dionysus' is about a parasocial crush I once had on a rising celebrity. I compare the experience to one of my favorite Greek tragedies, The Bacchae, in which the god Dionysus possesses an entire village of women, leading them into the woods to drink, have sex, and ultimately murder the ruler of Thebes. It’s a story that eerily echoes the Manson murders.”

That tension runs through the track, where desire, power, and devotion blur into something far less innocent. 

Listen to “dionysus,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video too:

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### Las Robertas - Everything I Wanted to Be [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/las-robertas-everything-i-wanted-to-be-video/
Last updated: 2026-04-23T16:07:46.000Z
Everything feels right, and everything is possible—one of those rare moments you wish would last a little longer. Costa Rica’s [**Las Robertas**](https://glamglare.com/artist/las-robertas?ref=glamglare.com) tap into that feeling with the anthemic psych rock opener of their new album [*All We Need Is Now*](https://glamglare.com/album/las-robertas-all-we-need-is-now?ref=glamglare.com), out June 26 via Kanine Records. Watching the video, directed by Arma Blancx, adds another layer, with its rapid, almost overwhelming flow of images echoing the song’s sense of lift.

Listen to "Everything I Wanted to Be," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://hypeddit.com/4303wo?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below. Get one carefully chosen song like this in [your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### In Search of Something Real
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/in-search-of-something-real/
Last updated: 2026-07-22T19:31:16.000Z
A few days ago, I saw a post by [Blak Emoji](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/blak-emoji?ref=glamglare.com), pointing to a [WIRED article](https://www.wired.com/story/geese-chaotic-good-marketing-industry-plant/?ref=glamglare.com) claiming that the success of the Brooklyn band Geese was the product of a „PsyOp,” meaning a campaign that manipulated public opinion using somewhat shady methods on social media, particularly TikTok. From there, the algorithm got me: my Instagram feed quickly filled with people chiming in on the topic.

This came on the heels of an [interview with the founders](https://www.billboard.com/pro/digital-marketers-secret-tactics-viral-songs/?ref=glamglare.com) of the Chaotic Good Project agency, which laid out how they helped Geese and other artists (without mentioning them), including glamglare favorite [Oklou](https://glamglare.com/artist/oklou?ref=glamglare.com), achieve success with a strategy they call a ‘narrative campaign.’

This all has nothing to do specifically with Geese, by the way. They seemed singled out because, among all the names on Chaotic Good’s client list, they are the least likely to rise to international stardom, and many commenters dislike their music. I hope they take this as a compliment.

But so what? When radio was the main source of music discoveries, record companies wooed and paid DJs. PR agencies wined and dined bloggers in the name of their clients. To be written up in glamglare, it helps to employ certain PR agencies (or simply submit directly on the site). That there is an agency that helps artists become the next TikTok sensation should not be a surprise.

The musician [**Eliza McLamb**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eliza-mclamb?ref=glamglare.com) explains in her article „[Fake Fans](https://www.wordsfromeliza.com/p/fake-fans?ref=glamglare.com)“ that she did not expect an indie band like Geese to use such strategies - she rather wished that their success had been organic, even though she admits that she is unclear what that means these days.

Chaotic Good Projects does not use bots to manipulate the TikTok algorithm, but “a network of TikTok pages of all kinds — from fan pages, meme pages, sports clips and more.” An additional unease comes from the fact that radio DJs and bloggers are at least people, while the algorithms are faceless things that care about nothing (not even money)! Who wants to be the marionette of a machine that serves unknown interests?

Geese is a genuine band that has released four albums. Sombr, also a Chaotic Good client whose Coachella set we watched on TV last Saturday, writes and produces his own songs. Oklou does weird, but catchy synth-pop unlike any other. All deserve success. One just wishes that it did not have to be engineered by smart guys who figured out how to game the system.

There is a lesson here. The more machine-driven our culture becomes, the more we will recognize the value of direct human connection.

# Discovery of the Week: Let DJ Lika show you Munich

We have already talked about DJ [**Lika**](https://www.instagram.com/likainmusic/?ref=glamglare.com) from Munich and how much we enjoy her DJ sets on YouTube. Now she has released her first song, the upbeat dance track “Gravitating.”

The music works especially well with the beautiful video, shot in golden hour on a spring day in Munich, her “favorite city in the world.” She dances on the streets in a less touristy part of the city, not far from where we lived 30 years ago. Homesick? No. Nostalgic? You bet!

## Cover Song of the Week: Lara Snow - Wicked Game

Does the world need another “Wicked Game” cover? In this case, yes: first, it’s still a good song; second, it’s by [**Lara Snow**](https://www.instagram.com/lalarasnow/?ref=glamglare.com), whom we met in 2015 at CMJ in NYC; and third, its story shows how slow virality worked more than 35 years ago. Chris Isaac originally released the song in 1989\. A year later, David Lynch used it for his movie *Wild At Heart*. But only when a radio director in Atlanta started playing the song did it spread to ubiquity on airwaves all over the world.

## This Week in glamglare history

![JNSGIRLS, Castells, and RUDEY](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Throwback-04-23.jpg)

JNSGIRLS, Castells, and RUDEY

### 1 Year Ago: [Rudey - U](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rud/)

“U” is from the debut EP of the Nashville-based pop producer **RUDEY**.

### 5 Years Ago: [Castells - Falling for You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-castells-falling-for-you-video/)

“Falling for You” is an upbeat pop song by UK quartet Castells, even though the video shows the band playing in an empty bar. Well, it was spring 2021\. “Soon we all will be able to immerse ourselves again in live concerts!” Elke wrote, hoping we had the worst of the pandemic behind us.

### 10 Years Ago: [JPNSGRLS - Bully For You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-jpnsgrls-bully-for-you/)

“Bully For You” is a feminist anthem by the Canadian indie rock band **JPNSGRLS** around singer Charlie Kerr. They changed their somewhat awkward name to **Hotel Mira** in 2018, and continue to release music, lately the EP *After Party* in fall 2025.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Remington Super 60, Lenka, Emma See, Lily Kincade, Twayn, Kelsey Olivia, and Glazyhaze](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Song-Picks-16-2026.jpg)

Remington Super 60, Lenka, Emma See, Lily Kincade, Twayn, Kelsey Olivia, and Glazyhaze

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtrm0cPcfMkjODQEEz-Ri6B&si=oU1X52OGoDiaUIFX&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Lenka - Sunshine Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lenka-sunshine-girl-video/)
- [Lily Kincade - People, Places, Things](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-kincade-people-places-things/)
- [Kelsey Olivia - Quit](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kelsey-olivia-quit/)
- [Twayn - Wouldn’t It Be Better](https://www.glamglare.com/music/twayn-wouldnt-it-be-better/)
- [Emma See - How to Drive](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-see-how-to-drive/)
- [Glazyhaze - Do You?](https://www.glamglare.com/music/glazyhaze-do-you/)
- [Remington Super 60 - Time to Breathe](https://www.glamglare.com/music/remington-super-60-time-to-breathe/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos - Cascais

Even on our third visit to Lisbon, we still hadn’t explored everything this beautiful and endlessly fascinating city has to offer. And yet, we also wanted to see a little more of Portugal beyond the capital. On our first trip, we took the classic day excursion to Sintra with its magical palaces and castles. This time, we boarded the [commuter train at Cais do Sodré](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cais%5Fdo%5FSodr%C3%A9%5Frailway%5Fstation?ref=glamglare.com) and, after a joyful 40-minute ride along the coast, arrived in [Cascais](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascais?ref=glamglare.com).

Like Lisbon, Cascais charms with intricate mosaic sidewalks and tiled façades. It also carries the unmistakable feeling of a place that has been cherished for generations, not one that only recently became fashionable. Think of the Hamptons, Montauk, Starnberger See, or Sylt — places where city people escape for weekends and long summer stays. In short: I LOVED Cascais. And little did I know that the rice and shrimp dish we enjoyed by the sea would turn out to be the best meal of the entire trip.

We then walked along the coast to Estoril, the next town over, and took the train back toward Lisbon, hopping off at [LX Factory](https://www.instagram.com/lxfactory?ref=glamglare.com) for a [local DJ party](https://ma.to/event/fuse-pizzoteca-sophia-11-apr-2026?ref=glamglare.com) before heading home.

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Photos: Elke Nominkat, Photo 5 by Lizzie
### Remington Super 60 - Time to Breathe
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/remington-super-60-time-to-breathe/
Last updated: 2026-04-22T17:47:20.000Z
Norwegian band [**Remington Super 60**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/remington-super-60?ref=glamglare.com) have been refining their sound since the early 2000s, shaped by the enduring creative partnership between **Christoffer Schou** and vocalist **Elisabeth Thorsen**. Their latest single, "Time to Breathe," not only made us fall in love with their sound but sent us straight into the rest of their catalog.

The opening bars arrive with a mesmerizing beat in the spirit of LCD Soundsystem, before the mood shifts as Thorsen’s vocals bring in something lighter and effortlessly charming. Halfway through, the track takes another cool turn, all while never losing its hypnotic grip.

Christoffer Schou says about the new track:

> "'Time to Breathe' is a little more energetic than our usual dream‑pop leanings — built around a groovy bassline and our singer’s soft, airy vocals. It was recorded in my living‑room studio, surrounded by guitars, basses, and a pile of well‑worn 80s Casio and Yamaha toy keyboards that have quietly shaped our sound over the years."

Listen to "Time to Breathe," our Song Pick of the Day:

[Time to breathe by Remington super 60](https://remingtonsuper60.bandcamp.com/track/time-to-breathe-2?ref=glamglare.com) 

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### Glazyhaze - Do You?
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/glazyhaze-do-you/
Last updated: 2026-04-21T16:26:49.000Z
“Do You?” That question hangs over a moment somewhere between day and night, when nothing is clear, and emotions don’t quite align. [**Glazyhaze**](https://glamglare.com/artist/glazyhaze?ref=glamglare.com), a shoegaze quartet from Venice, Italy, let their hazy guitars and steady pulse carry that tension in their new single, following their 2025 album *SONIC*.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Do You?" on your [favorite streaming service](https://bfan.link/do-you-gh?ref=glamglare.com), or on YouTube below. Want more of hand-curated music like this? Subscribe [here](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Emma See - How to Drive
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-see-how-to-drive/
Last updated: 2026-04-20T19:41:53.000Z
[**Emma See**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-see?ref=glamglare.com) first caught our attention last fall with "[To Myself](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-see-to-myself/)," and she returns with another gem in “How to Drive.” Beginning almost as a whisper, the song gently pulls you in before opening into something beautifully buoyant and softly radiant. With warm textures, graceful momentum, and an irresistible hook, it carries the quiet confidence of someone choosing a new direction.

Asked about the song, Emma says:

> “It was written in the aftermath of a dysfunctional relationship and captures that moment when you finally choose yourself - even if it means standing alone. For me, ’How to Drive’ became a way of letting go of old patterns and accepting that you don’t need to know the road or your destination to move forward.”

Listen to "How to Drive," our Song Pick of the Day:

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### Twayn - Wouldn't It Be Better
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/twayn-wouldnt-it-be-better/
Last updated: 2026-04-19T16:59:02.000Z
Twins Hannah and Grace Stobart, who make music as [**Twayn**](https://glamglare.com/artist/twayn?ref=glamglare.com) in Newcastle, UK, capture the uneasy back-and-forth before a breakup in “Wouldn’t It Be Better.” The song circles around a moment that has been planned all day before it finally happens, “in the middle of the street,” never fully settling on a clear decision. Sung in close harmony, the voices blur into each other, softening the edges of a difficult conversation.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://kycker.ffm.to/wouldntitbebetter?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube. Get one carefully chosen song like this in [your inbox every day](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal).

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### Kelsey Olivia - Quit
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kelsey-olivia-quit/
Last updated: 2026-04-24T11:48:25.000Z
A shimmering, pulsating electronic beat sets everything in motion, steady and quietly hypnotic. “Quit” draws you in with that sense of understated cool, building a groove that feels both driving and effortless.

[**Kelsey Olivia**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kelsey-olivia?ref=glamglare.com) pairs that with honest, personal lyrics and charming vocals that hold everything together, never pushing too hard, always staying in control. The result is a track that feels intimate and expansive at once, carried by a mesmerizing rhythm and a hook that lingers long after.

Listen to "Quit," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Kelsey Olivia](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kelsey-olivia?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Quit" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Lily Kincade - People, Places, Things
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-kincade-people-places-things/
Last updated: 2026-04-17T16:21:23.000Z
“People, Places, Things” creates a world of memories that is hard to leave after a breakup. It’s the kind of feeling when a place, a plan, or even a random moment suddenly pulls you back to someone you thought you were getting over. The new song by LA singer-songwriter [**Lily Kincade**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lily-kincade?ref=glamglare.com) doesn’t stay in pure melancholy, though—the warm, flowing production suggests an appreciation for what was, even as she moves forward. That makes it feel less like a classic breakup lament and more like a reflection on how memories can remain meaningful.

"People, Pleases, Things" is a single from *Cinematic (Deluxe)*, out this May. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://lnk.to/peopleplacesthings?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the lyric video filmed in Santa Monica below:

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### Lenka - Sunshine Girl [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lenka-sunshine-girl-video/
Last updated: 2026-04-16T20:59:53.000Z
A soft 60s soul glow wrapped in contemporary production, [**Lenka**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lenka?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Sunshine Girl” is simply irresistible. There’s an ease to it, a lightness that feels both nostalgic and completely present, carried by her playful, almost childlike delivery that never tips into sweetness for its own sake.

Australian singer/songwriter Lenka has long followed her own path, blending emotive pop with a quietly whimsical perspective. Her upcoming album *Good Days*, recorded in Sydney with producer **Tony Buchen**, leans into a warm, soul-tinged sound shaped by live instrumentation, layered vocals, and a focus on songwriting that feels refreshingly unforced.

Listen to "Sunshine Girl," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the sweet video too:

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### Back in Town
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/back-in-town/
Last updated: 2026-04-16T16:31:04.000Z
New York could not have welcomed us back more warmly yesterday, with its summer-like temperatures. It softened the transition from Lisbon’s relaxed Southern European rhythm to NYC’s high-energy vibe. We’re happy to be back after a week that felt both restorative and inspiring.

Below are our first photos from Lisbon, along with our seven most recent Song Picks of the Day and a glimpse back into glamglare’s history. Next week, we return to full programming.

## This Week in glamglare history

![Leitbur, emzae, and Tan Cologne](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Throwback-4-16.jpg)

Leitbur, emzae, and Tan Cologne

### 1 Year Ago: [Tan Cologne - Cloud of Mirrors](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tan-cologne-cloud-of-mirrors/)

“Cloud of Mirrors” is the hypnotic first single from the New Mexico guitar dream-pop duo **Tan Cologne**’s 2025 album [*Unknown Beyond*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/tan-cologne-unknown-beyond?ref=glamglare.com).

### 5 Years Ago: [emzae - Strip Lights](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-emzae-strip-lights/)

The UK singer and producer **emzae** makes upbeat, retro-tinged music. “Strip Lights” from her 2023 album *All Those Things I Thought I Know* is about a “is about a not so good” night out.

### 10 Years Ago: [Leitbur - I Need You](https://glamglare.ghost.io/ghost/?ref=glamglare.com#/editor/post/66a38c131617e20001be2106)

The duo **Leitbur** released a single album, *Antique Travelers*, in 2016, featuring classic L.A.-style upbeat synth-pop. “I Need You” is a love song built around the line “You’re the best person I know, I need you by my side, I need you.”

## Song Pick of the Day

![Ray Bull, Kat Duma, My Precious Bunny, Geiste, Melanie Herrera, Iona Luke, and Widemouth](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Song-Picks-15-2026.jpg)

Ray Bull, Kat Duma, My Precious Bunny, Geiste, Melanie Herrera, Iona Luke, and Widemouth

*Listen to all seven songs on \[YouTube\](), or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Kat Duma - Lullaby](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kat-duma-lullaby/)
- [My Precious Bunny - KookieCannibal](https://www.glamglare.com/music/my-precious-bunny-kookiecannibal-video/)
- [Geiste - Altars](https://www.glamglare.com/music/geiste-altars/)
- [Ray Bull - Please Stop Laughing](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ray-bull-please-stop-laughing/)
- [Widemouth - No Gasoline](https://www.glamglare.com/music/widemouth-no-gasoline/)
- [Melanie Herrera - Whatever’s Left](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-herrera-whatevers-left/)
- [Iona Luke - Existential](https://www.glamglare.com/music/iona-luke-existential/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Lisbon, One Pastry at a Time

The first set of photos from our Lisbon trip has to be about pastries — something the Portuguese elevate with both sweet and savory fillings. The most famous, of course, are the Pastéis de Nata, which, as the story goes, came about when Jerónimos monks found themselves with an excess of egg yolks from starching their white robes and turned them into the now-iconic custard-filled pastries.

Then there are the many empanada-style variations we kept coming back to: at Quiosque de Santa Catarina (photo 3) and at Quiosque Lisboa with a codfish (bacalhau) filling in the Parque Infantil da Praça das Flores (photo 7). Our first Pastéis de Nata came early, at 8 in the morning at the airport (photo 1), and the last ones were courtesy of the Meliá Hotel in the evening before our 10 am Delta flight home (photo 9). 

Our favorites? The ones from [Castro](https://castropasteisdenata.pt/?ref=glamglare.com) — so good that we didn’t even stop to take a photo.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard (#6)
### Iona Luke - Existential
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/iona-luke-existential/
Last updated: 2026-04-15T21:27:38.000Z
The U.K. singer/songwriter [**Iona Luke**](https://glamglare.com/artist/iona-luke?ref=glamglare.com) zooms in on a small but unsettling moment in her new single, “Existential”: when something as simple as your own name starts to feel strange. From there, the song spirals into self-doubt, circling around questions of identity and worth. There is no easy way out, but a line like “Knowing I won’t ever get to be someone else” lands with a quiet finality that feels oddly grounding.

Iona recalls:

> In a madly oversaturated music space, figuring out where you stand and what you have to say is scary stuff. When I had to decide whether I’d be ‘Iona’ or ‘Iona Luke,’ I repeated my name in my head too many times and had the mini existential collapse we all get when a word suddenly looks a bit funny.

Listen to "Existential," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://tr.ee/EUZsvXS085?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

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### Melanie Herrera - Whatever’s Left
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-herrera-whatevers-left/
Last updated: 2026-04-14T12:10:07.000Z
A quiet, almost weightless beginning sets the tone, with gentle instrumentation, a soft voice, and a melody that feels instantly close. But “Whatever’s Left” doesn’t stay in that stillness. It slowly opens up, gaining depth and emotional weight as it moves forward, without ever losing its delicate touch.

New York City-based singer and songwriter [Melanie Herrera](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melanie-herrera?ref=glamglare.com) builds the song with care, letting that subtle shift mirror the story at its core. What starts as something tender and contained gradually reveals a more complex emotional landscape, a soft sound carrying something much heavier underneath.

> “People often write about divorce, but rarely from the perspective of the child inside it. ‘Whatever’s Left’ is about the complicated grief of that experience—when something fundamental fractures outside of your control, and all you’re left with is a memory.”

That perspective gives the song its quiet power, never overstated, but deeply felt. Listen to "Whatever’s Left," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Melanie Herrera](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melanie-herrera?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Whatever’s Left" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Widemouth - No Gasoline
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/widemouth-no-gasoline/
Last updated: 2026-04-13T18:26:03.000Z
A real-life mishap becomes a metaphor for a phase in life where you feel stuck, going in circles without getting anywhere. The band’s vocalists sing in unison, giving the song a shared, almost communal perspective rather than telling a single story.

[**Widemouth**](https://glamglare.com/artist/widemouth?ref=glamglare.com) is an indie-folk quartet from Chicago, led by singers and guitarists Jamie Eder and Mak Carnahan, who met at Northwestern University. They announced their debut album, [*No Gasoline*](https://glamglare.com/album/widemouth-no-gasoline?ref=glamglare.com), out May 29 via Urban Scandal Records.

Jamie explains:

> “One time I ran out of gas in the middle of an intersection in Chicago. I rolled over to the side of the road and jogged to a gas station. It was freezing. A good example of the kind of ‘ignore my problems until they just become fundamentally unignorable’ strategy I was employing for a long time.”

Listen to "No Gasoline," our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://bfan.link/no-gasoline-single?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[No Gasoline, by Widemouthtrack by Widemouth![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2797960912_3.jpg)WidemouthWidemouth![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2797960912_5.jpg)](https://widemouth1.bandcamp.com/track/no-gasoline?ref=glamglare.com)

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### Ray Bull - Please Stop Laughing [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ray-bull-please-stop-laughing/
Last updated: 2026-04-12T12:10:07.000Z
“Please Stop Laughing,” the new single by New York-based duo [**Ray Bull**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ray-bull?ref=glamglare.com)—**Aaron Graham** and **Tucker Elkins**—hits with an immediate sense of joy. Bright, expressive vocals carry the song forward, matched with a confident swagger and an upbeat pulse that feels effortlessly alive. The hook lands sharp and irresistible, the kind that lingers long after the song ends.

The band captures the emotional core in their own words:

> "It's tough to say exactly what this song is about, but the title seems important and it’s where we got the title for the album. Something that feels kind of desperate and feels sort of human. I think we wanted to get close to something that feels human in that way. Pleading for somebody to stop pleading for grace, begging for dignity."

That tension, between lightness and something more exposed, comes through vividly. Even the video leans into that contrast, letting the song sit just beneath the surface while the story unfolds. And that very New York moment, with people approaching Tucker and genuinely believing he had just left the hospital, adds a touch of unexpected humor to an otherwise solitary, vulnerable scene.

Listen to “Please Stop Laughing,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the longform video (#1) or enjoy the shorter version (#2).

Connect with [Ray Bull](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ray-bull?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Please Stop Laughing" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Geiste - Altars
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/geiste-altars/
Last updated: 2026-04-11T16:36:21.000Z
With pulsing drums, chants, and a build that leads to a cathartic release, “Altars” feels like a ritual. [**Geiste**](https://glamglare.com/artist/geiste?ref=glamglare.com) is the electronic folk pop project of French singer, songwriter, and producer Marie Chabrelie, who leans into that intensity with a sound that balances darkness and light.

Geiste says:

> A song about the fear of intimacy, the difficulty of letting someone in where wounds are still buried, and the necessity of preserving light anyway. For the sensitive beings who aren't afraid of the dark.

"Altars" will be on Geiste's debut album, planned for a 2027 release. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [your favorite streaming service](https://tr.ee/rUYiZiHscO?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[Altars, by GEISTEtrack by GEISTE![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3657392174_3.jpg)GEISTEBandcamp New & Notable Nov 26, 2022![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3657392174_5.jpg)](https://geiste.bandcamp.com/track/altars?ref=glamglare.com)

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### My Precious Bunny - KookieCannibal [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/my-precious-bunny-kookiecannibal-video/
Last updated: 2026-04-10T12:10:57.000Z
There’s something gently transportive about “KookieCannibal,” the first single from [**My Precious Bunny**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/my-precious-bunny?ref=glamglare.com), the solo project of **Lily Wolter** of [Penelope Isles](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/penelope-isles?ref=glamglare.com). It unfolds with a pensive, intimate touch, slowly opening into something dreamy and quietly magical, carried by textures that feel both fragile and fully formed.

Lily, now stepping into her own space much like her brother Jack, builds the song from a moment of pure spontaneity, later shaped in collaboration with Allister Kellaway. That sense of discovery lingers throughout — in the soft glow of the synths, in the unhurried rhythm, and in the way the track holds on to a feeling rather than rushing to resolve it.

Commenting on “KookieCannibal” Lily Wolter says:

> “Prior to recording the album with Allister Kellaway (Last Living Cannibal), we met up one rainy afternoon in 2022 for a jam at my studio in Portslade. We messed around with the Roland String synth and some Logic drum samples, with no idea we were starting something that would eventually become an album we’d make together a few years later. I took the demo home and wrote some average place-hold lyrics. Alli did the same and sent it back to me with the most ‘Allister Kellaway’ synth top line for the end using his Korg Ms20\. I fell head over heels for that particular moment and it takes me to a brand new place every time I hear it. I re-wrote the lyrics when we were making the album together in 2024, as a reflection on when we used to play gigs together in the Isle of Man as kids and the beautiful optimism we all carried. The chorus features my brother, Jack Wolter (Penelope Isles/Cubzoa), as we sing, ‘like back in the day, will we make it rain?’ The verse is me talking to Alli, ‘did you play the song?’ after I first sent the demo back with vocals, then wanting him to do something ‘fuzzy and long’ at the end - which he did, so perfectly!”

A soft, slow-burning track that lingers long after it ends. Listen to “KookieCannibal,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the sweet DIY video:

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### Springtime in Lisbon
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/springtime-in-lisbon/
Last updated: 2026-04-09T23:33:05.000Z
Hello from Lisbon, Portugal! We are staying for a week in our current favorite city in Europe to relax and enjoy spring. We’ll have some stories about our trip, but we will keep it short for this week and the next.

As always, the music keeps on going with a new song every day.

## This Week in glamglare history

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Throwback-April-9.jpg)

### 1 Year Ago: [Lights - SURFACE TENSION](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lights-surface-tension/)

The Canadian pop singer-songwriter **Lights** casually drops in a German-language verse in her banger “SURFACE TENSION.”

### 5 Years Ago: [Josin - The Darkness](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-josin-the-darkness-video/)

https://youtu.be/CmpJW5YhgDQ?si=GexX8v\_6-UvT54ZS

We met the German singer, songwriter, and producer **Josin** at Iceland Airwaves and SXSW in Austin. She might be best known for her collaboration with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds, but her own skillfully produced songs offer an equally captivating experience.

### 10 Years Ago: [Bad Feelings - Do You Wanna Get High](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-bad-feelings-do-you-wanna-get-high/)

“Do You Wanna Get High” is not what you might expect from the title. There is little left of the L.A. duo **Bad Feelings**, who may have called it quits in 2017.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Deerest, Asmi Aderay, The Army The Navy, seeTrees, Young Martyrs, KUOKO, and Beau Cinema](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Song-Picks-14-2026.jpg)

Deerest, Asmi Aderay, The Army The Navy, seeTrees, Young Martyrs, KUOKO, and Beau Cinema

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhvrxZUgsP25cCT%5FBNjniMjl&si=yPJfybYOxcd7AcFu&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [seeTrees - Lights Out In The City](https://www.glamglare.com/music/seetrees-lights-out-in-the-city/)
- [The Army, The Navy - Pretty, Pink and Soft](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-army-the-navy/)
- [Young Martyrs - Is There Anybody Out There](https://www.glamglare.com/music/young-martyrs-is-there-anybody-out-there-video/)
- [Deerest - NEW SERMON](https://www.glamglare.com/music/deerest-new-sermon/)
- [Asmi Aderay - I’m That Woman](https://www.glamglare.com/music/asmi-aderay-im-that-woman/)
- [KUOKO - Miss You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kuoko-miss-you/)
- [Beau Cinema - heartstop](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beau-cinema-heartstop/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.
### Kat Duma - Lullaby
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kat-duma-lullaby/
Last updated: 2026-04-09T16:44:13.000Z
The state between being asleep and awake can lead your mind to strange places. The new song “Lullaby” by Toronto singer, songwriter, and producer [**Kat Duma**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kat-duma?ref=glamglare.com) follows this path, alternately lulling you into and tearing you out of sleep until the spell breaks.

Listen to "Lullaby", our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://gyro.to/421800-Lullaby?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[Lullaby, by Kat Dumatrack by Kat Duma![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0515127873_3.jpg)Kat DumaBandcamp New & Notable Nov 21, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0515127873_5.jpg)](https://katduma.bandcamp.com/track/lullaby?ref=glamglare.com)

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### Beau Cinema - heartstop
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beau-cinema-heartstop/
Last updated: 2026-04-08T12:10:49.000Z
Wistfulness and nostalgia sit at the heart of [**Beau Cinema**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/beau-cinema?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “heartstop,” beautifully wrapped in danceable synthpop. Shimmering synths carry the song with an easy lift, while something more introspective lingers just beneath the surface. 

Beau Cinema is the alt-pop project of London-based Alex Lanyon, whose experience behind other artists now opens into something more personal here. Lanyon puts it like this:

> "I’ve spent years playing behind other artists, learning how pop works from the inside” he says. “But these songs are what happens when you strip all of that away - when it’s just anxiety, noise, and whatever truth you’re trying not to say out loud. I don’t want to sound perfect. I want to sound real."

A sleek synthpop moment where polish gives way to something more honest. Listen to "heartstop," our Song Pick of the Day: 

Connect with [Beau Cinema](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/beau-cinema?ref=glamglare.com) and add "heartstop" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### KUOKO - Miss You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kuoko-miss-you/
Last updated: 2026-04-07T16:22:22.000Z
You wake up from a dream and feel like you’ve lost something. “Miss You,” the new song by German singer, songwriter, and producer [**KUOKO**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kuoko?ref=glamglare.com), captures that uneasy sense of missing something without knowing what it is. A pulsating dance beat, swirling synths, and Kuoko’s intimate, dry vocals build a quiet tension that never fully resolves.

"Miss You" is on KUOKO's EP [*Music Is Medicine*](https://glamglare.com/album/kuoko-music-is-medicine?ref=glamglare.com), out on April 24 via colorburst records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [your favorite streaming service](https://idol-io.ffm.to/kuokomissyou?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Asmi Aderay - I’m That Woman
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/asmi-aderay-im-that-woman/
Last updated: 2026-04-06T18:07:02.000Z
“I’m That Woman,” the new single by [**Asmi Aderay**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/asmi-aderay?ref=glamglare.com), arrives with a gentle sense of nostalgia — a faint touch of the 60s that feels effortlessly cinematic. There’s something of those sunlit Italian film moments in it, where everything moves just a little slower, a little more knowingly. 

The song unfolds with an easy, joyful confidence, carried by a melody that feels both familiar and quietly assured. At its center is a hook that lingers from the first listen: “I’m that woman / Only woman / Who sees you fully / Can hold you truly.” It’s simple, direct, and all the more effective for it.

Featuring songwriting and vocals from Asmi Aderay, alongside production, mixing, and mastering by **Claudia Mills**, the track leans into clarity rather than grand gestures, letting its message come through with warmth and intention.

> “‘I’m That Woman’ was written as a reflection on confidence in love. It’s about recognizing your own value in a relationship and knowing that your presence, care, and emotional understanding are powerful qualities—being confident that you’re the right person for the one you care for.”

Listen to "I’m That Woman," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Asmi Aderay](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/asmi-aderay?ref=glamglare.com) and add "I’m That Woman" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Deerest - NEW SERMON
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/deerest-new-sermon/
Last updated: 2026-04-05T16:15:37.000Z
[**Deerest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/deerest?ref=glamglare.com), the project of singer-songwriter Dharma Ramirez, returns with a shapeshifting track that channels feminine rage and the tension between morality and the desire for adoration. “NEW SERMON” builds on hard-hitting beats and samples, echoing that push and pull between self-sacrifice and the need to be seen.

Listen to "NEW SERMON," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4Unkr6xWyrxfCO1jn16LNf?si=8807c4cdaca247b4&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-sermon/1888468858?i=1888468859&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below:

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### Young Martyrs - Is There Anybody Out There [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/young-martyrs-is-there-anybody-out-there-video/
Last updated: 2026-04-04T18:34:07.000Z
“Is There Anybody Out There,” the new single by [**Young Martyrs**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/young-martyrs?ref=glamglare.com), opens with a gentle guitar shimmer that immediately pulls you in. It sets a tone that feels quietly familiar — like those understated soundtrack moments that carry an entire scene without asking for attention (think *Jerry Maguire*). From there, the song unfolds with a natural sense of lift, led by big, expressive vocals that never lose that initial intimacy.

It took a few listens before the video came into focus — and it’s a striking one. Still, it’s worth sitting with the song on its own first. The cinematic visuals are powerful, but they also guide the experience quite closely, leaving less room for your own reading. The title alone carries its own history, and for many, an immediate association. Here, though, the question lands in a more personal, searching way — less declarative, more open.

Discussing the lyrical themes, vocalist and lyricist **Tom Corneill** says:

> *“‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ is a song everyone needs right now; a song about desperately seeking connection and answers. It’s about feeling adrift as time slips past you, over you, under you. It’s about loss and missing someone, and missing the good things you once had. It’s about growing up and realising you had no idea that while the best times were happening, maybe you were meant to be holding onto them tighter because one day the moment will have passed.”*

The video takes a more expansive route. Shot at Twickenham Film Studios and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Tim James Brown, it follows the singer as a drifting astronaut — a cinematic take that brings the song’s themes into a vivid visual space.

Listen to “Is There Anybody Out There,” our Song Pick of the Day — and take in the video as well.

Connect with [Young Martyrs](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/young-martyrs?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Is There Anybody Out There" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### The Army, The Navy - Pretty, Pink and Soft
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-army-the-navy/
Last updated: 2026-04-05T20:34:32.000Z
Sasha Goldberg and Maia Ciambriello lived parallel lives growing up before connecting over music while studying in New Orleans. After building momentum with earlier releases, they now present their debut album [Fake Brave Life](https://glamglare.com/album/the-army-the-navy-fake-brave-life?ref=glamglare.com) as [**The Army, The Navy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/the-army-the-navy?ref=glamglare.com), out June 12 via Independent Co.

The new single, “Pretty, Pink and Soft,” captures the exhausting cycle of giving someone another chance—even when you know better. The song leans into that tension, matching its restless energy with a constant push and pull. In the end, she admits she might be part of the problem, singing, “And I think I like to keep you guessing.”

The duo explains: 

> “*At a certain point, even the most patient people become fed up*. *There's only so much weaponized incompetence one can handle. Do I leave this person forever, or do I give them a second chance to make me a fool? ‘Pretty, Pink and Soft’ is the violent dance between loving and hating someone*.”

Listen to "Pretty, Pink, and Soft," our Song Pick of the Day, on [your favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/prettypinkandsoft?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### seeTrees - Lights Out In The City
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/seetrees-lights-out-in-the-city/
Last updated: 2026-04-02T21:30:54.000Z
Some days just sit heavier than they should - even when everything, on paper, is good. And maybe that’s exactly where a song like this finds its place.

"Lights Out In The City" by [**seeTrees**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/seetrees?ref=glamglare.com) carries a familiar, almost old-school rock warmth, grounded in steady rhythms and a quiet sense that things can still turn out okay. It doesn’t push too hard — instead, it holds onto that fragile space between disillusionment and hope. The band says:

> "The USA is still one of the best experiments yet on this planet, and we need to be careful not to let that beacon of hope dim. Greed, false information, for-profit media, entitlement, and an utter disregard for precedent are all chipping away at our foundation.”

There’s weight in that, but also a kind of resolve — a reminder that optimism isn’t naïve, it’s chosen.

Listen to "Lights Out In The City," our Song Pick of the Day — and let it sit with you for a moment:

Connect with [seeTrees](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/seetrees?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Lights Out In The City" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### The Long Conversation
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-long-conversation/
Last updated: 2026-04-02T14:39:03.000Z
If we needed a patron saint for glamglare, [**Emika**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emika?ref=glamglare.com) would be a great choice. We’ve had many interactions with the Germany-based, English singer, songwriter, producer, and composer over the years, and her approach to music, far beyond just performing and releasing songs, has been inspiring.

Our connection goes back to 2011, when I discovered the music video for “Pretend” on an English blog. The music was dark and intense, hovering between techno and pop, like the night to the day of Grimes’ sparkling, strange synth pop, emerging around the same time. Emika‘s self-titled debut album was released in October 2011\. Shortly after, she toured the US with Amon Tobin (to our knowledge, the only tour she ever did), where we met her after the show.

Two years later, we attended the release event for her second album, *DVA*, at the High Line Standard Hotel. It was early afternoon, and we were hanging out in the hotel’s event space when Emika appeared, handed us the very first vinyl from the first box she opened, before heading off to DJ. It was a fantastic night, expensive—the prices at the rooftop bar of The Standard are no joke—but worth every penny.

In 2017, Emika released a classical album, [*Melanfonie*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy%5FmnwVVappGASkREOhUBjPlcxIJ0T1HryRg&si=5yTVSTG1u4Gl6YUG&ref=glamglare.com), recorded with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. We hosted the U.S. release party at our place in Williamsburg, with an eclectic group of guests.

Last Friday, Emika released her sixth album, [*Fountain*](https://glamglare.com/album/emika-fountain?ref=glamglare.com) (depending on how you count), which is part of a Kickstarter campaign to build an immersive music studio in southwest Germany. *Fountain* is remarkable because it merges her electronic music, which hasn‘t lost any of its edge since 2011, with classical music-adjacent piano-based songs. It works especially well when listening to the entire record during a quiet moment. Her voice holds the diverse musical styles together, and the intimacy of the songs reveals a deeper purpose beyond just showcasing artistic versatility.

Next Tuesday, we’re heading to Lisbon for a week, where we’ll meet an old friend’s daughter. The next two newsletters will be a little lighter, as we’ve decided to travel without laptops. Enjoy spring, and we’ll be back with a full newsletter on April 23.

# Discovery of the Week: Main Drag Music in Williamsburg

![Avery Friedman at Main Drag (Photo: Oliver Bouchard)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Avery---1.jpeg)

Avery Friedman at Main Drag (Photo: Oliver Bouchard)

Williamsburg was at its peak when we moved there 16 years ago. Music was happening there in a wide range of venues, from the established Music Hall to DIY spaces like Death By Audio. Most of these have now been replaced by upscale stores and luxury apartments. The community has also shifted: from scene hipsters to young, affluent professionals.

We were utterly surprised when we visited [**Main Drag**](https://maindragmusic.com/collections/live-at-main-drag?ref=glamglare.com) last Saturday to see [**Avery Friedman**](https://glamglare.com/artist/avery-friedman?ref=glamglare.com) perform a hometown show. Hidden in the basement of a music store filled with vintage instruments, there’s a top-notch venue that blends DIY spirit with modern equipment. The vibe was similar to Glasslands or Cameo Gallery back in the day, and we instantly felt comfortable and at home.

Turns out we weren’t the only ones who didn’t know about Main Drag: Avery admitted in our chat after her fabulous show that she hadn’t heard of the place either.

## Cover Song of the Week: Oscar and the Wolf - Losing My Religion

R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” was a big hit in 1991\. Although I have never been a fan of the band, I partly cherish the song because of the memory of meeting the aforementioned friend for the first time at a bar in Greece that year. The earworm that it is, I had the song in my mind for the entire flight home. While the Belgian musician [**Oscar and the Wolf**](https://oscarandthewolf.com/?ref=glamglare.com) stays close to Michael Stipe’s vocals, he replaces Peter Buck’s cheerful mandolin with a cinematic piano and string arrangement. Does it work? Judge for yourself, but I find the added drama fitting for how I remember the song.

## Five Songs: Emika

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)

- *Emika* (2011): “Three Hours”  
During the run-up for the album, she released the stems for the song and asked fans to create a rework. I did one, too.
- *Dva* (2013): “She Beats”
- *Drei* (2015): “My Heart Bleeds Melody”
- *Falling in Love With Sadness* (2018): “Could This Be”
- *Haze* (2024): “Smoke”

## This Week in glamglare history

![Jess Kerber, Dafna, and Hudson Scott](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Throwback-04-02-2026.jpg)

Jess Kerber, Dafna, and Hudson Scott

### 1 Year ago: [Jess Kerber - Next To You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jess-kerber-next-to-you/)

“Next to You” is a song from **Jess Kerber**’s 2025 album [*From Way Down Here*](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jess-kerber-next-to-you/).

### 5 years ago: [Dafna - Sweeter](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-dafna-sweeter/)

**Dafna** wrote “Sweeter” in high school and has released many new songs since 2021\. Her latest album, *CONTROLLEDCHAOS*, was released in 2025, with all song titles in capital letters and without spaces.

### 10 Years ago: [Hudson Scott - Whale](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-hudson-scott-whale/)

Hudson Scott is a multi-instrumentalist and producer who released several songs under his own name in 2016\. We featured two of his tracks, “Whale” and “Get Down.”

## Song Pick of the Day

![Amalia, EDDY, Shaina Hayes, Miki Berenyi Trio, Heidi Curtis, Claire Martine, and Susie Mills](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/Song-Picks-13-2026.jpg)

Amalia, EDDY, Shaina Hayes, Miki Berenyi Trio, Heidi Curtis, Claire Martine, and Susie Mills

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtu.be/d31%5FPB2ExHo?si=D7D2cDGjgTNsxwT4&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [EDDY - Stay Forever](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eddy-stay-forever/)
- [Heidi Curtis - What Am I Missing](https://www.glamglare.com/music/heidi-curtis-what-am-i-missing/)
- [Amalia - Rain](https://www.glamglare.com/music/amalia-rain/)
- [Susie Mills - Green Light](https://www.glamglare.com/music/susie-mills-green-light/)
- [Miki Berenyi Trio - Island of One](https://www.glamglare.com/music/miki-berenyi-trio-island-of-one/)
- [Claire Martine - Better safe than sorry](https://www.glamglare.com/music/claire-martine-better-safe-than-sorry/)
- [Shaina Hayes - Flourish](https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-flourish/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Emika — Over the Years

Moments with Emika — from early shows to album releases, from New York to Berlin, a connection that has grown alongside the music.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/1---Oct-27--2011-.JPG)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/2---Emika_F20111027_8.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/3---May-24--2011--Emika.JPG)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/4---May-27--2016.JPG)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/5---Emika---S20160527---02876.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/6---Emika---S20160527.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/7---Emika---T20170202---02842.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/8---Emika---T20170202.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/04/9---July-10--2013.JPG)

Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard

(1+2) October 27, 2011 at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, NY  
(3) May 24, 2013 at The Standard High Line, New York, NY  
(4–6) May 27, 2016 at Funkhaus Berlin, Germany  
(7+8) February 2, 2017 at Rough Trade, Brooklyn, NY  
(9) July 10, 2013 at Frankfurt Airport, Germany
### Shaina Hayes - Flourish
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-flourish/
Last updated: 2026-04-01T16:27:51.000Z
[**Shaina Hayes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/shaina-hayes?ref=glamglare.com)’ songs are full of warmth, but they never drift into the background. Inspired by the Irish poet John O’Donohue, her new single “Flourish” draws on images of bees, flowers, and sunlight to frame growth as something active—something to reach for. Built on gentle acoustic guitar and her soft, steady vocals, the song moves with an easy flow, while a subtle tension in the melody keeps it from becoming too sweet.

You can read more about Shaina's twin passions for music and farming in [our Q&A](https://www.glamglare.com/music/qa-with-shaina-hayes/) from 2024\. Listen to "Flourish," our Song Pick of the Day, on [your favorite streaming service](https://bonsound.co/flourishPR?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Claire Martine - Better safe than sorry
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/claire-martine-better-safe-than-sorry/
Last updated: 2026-03-31T18:26:27.000Z
There’s a soft pull to [**Claire Martine**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/claire-martine?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Better safe than sorry” — dreamy at first, almost weightless, until something a little rougher begins to surface underneath. It’s that gentle shift that makes the song linger, opening up a space where sweetness and unease quietly coexist. And it taps into something quietly familiar: even in a world where communication is always at our fingertips, saying what truly matters can still feel just out of reach.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and now based in New York City, Claire Martine brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to her music. With a background in violin, she shapes her alternative sound with a sense of texture and restraint, letting emotion unfold rather than forcing it forward.

When we asked Claire about the inspiration behind the song, she told us:

> "I have always been inspired by The Cranberries and The Sundays, so I wanted to evoke that moody, grungy sound when we were recording this song. I wrote 'Better safe than sorry' about coming to a turning point in a relationship but getting overwhelmed about expressing any true feelings. It's about feeling misunderstood, getting caught up in miscommunication, and the regret that comes with being so avoidant."

Listen to "Better safe than sorry," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Claire Martine](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/claire-martine?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Better safe than sorry" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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[Claire Martine](https://soundcloud.com/clairemartine-music?ref=glamglare.com "Claire Martine") · [Better safe than sorry](https://soundcloud.com/clairemartine-music/better-safe-than-sorry?ref=glamglare.com "Better safe than sorry")
### Miki Berenyi Trio - Island of One
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/miki-berenyi-trio-island-of-one/
Last updated: 2026-03-30T16:22:20.000Z
I’m halfway through Miki Berenyi’s 2022 memoir [*Fingers Crossed*](https://bookshop.org/p/books/fingers-crossed-how-music-saved-me-from-success-rough-trade-book-of-the-year-miki-berenyi/1c753c72b56c0ab4?ean=9781788705561&next=t&ref=glamglare.com), which of course makes me curious about her music again. Mostly known as the singer of the 1990s shoegaze band Lush, she now fronts the [**Miki Berenyi Trio**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miki-berenyi-trio?ref=glamglare.com), making music that reflects the creative freedom of not having to prove anything anymore.

“Island Of One” is an energetic track built on a Latin-leaning groove, blending guitar work, electronics, and Miki’s vocals into a rush of sound. Beneath that drive sits a more reflective theme, as the song touches on how family relationships shift and grow more complex over time.

Miki says about the song:

> "Island of One took shape because I became quite obsessed with the track ‘Just A Western’ by Nilüfer Yanya last year, and the Latin-y beat got me inspired, But I wanted a lively, catchy song to add to our live set, so it ended up less laidback and more 60s-breezy with some driving, scratchy guitars – once all three MB3 members pile in on the embellishments, a song ends up a fair distance from where it started!"

Listen to "Island of One," our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Susie Mills - Green Light
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/susie-mills-green-light/
Last updated: 2026-03-29T22:29:24.000Z
“Green Light,” the new song by Bath-based singer/songwriter [**Susie Mills**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/susie-mills?ref=glamglare.com), delights with a quiet flow and an infectious sense of ease. There’s something in the story behind the song that immediately resonated with me — the idea of constant dreary weather as a starting point.

All the more striking, then, how Susie Mills transforms that feeling into something so light and inviting, channeling a sense of being stuck into a song that gently opens outward.

Susie says: 

> *“I wrote this song at a time when life felt really stagnant and monotonous, which seemed to mirror the constant dreary weather. I was also feeling really suffocated in my living situation, so writing “Green Light” became a way for me to acknowledge and embrace the fact that it was time for me to move out and move on to new things.”* 

Listen to "Green Light," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Susie Mills](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/susie-mills?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Green Light" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Amalia - Rain
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/amalia-rain/
Last updated: 2026-03-28T16:05:17.000Z
“Rain down on me, it only makes me grow” — The London-based singer-songwriter [**Amalia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/amalia?ref=glamglare.com) turns adversity into growth in her new song “Rain.” The soulful, saxophone-driven production adds another layer to it: self-reflection doesn’t have to feel heavy — it can be warm and inviting.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Rain," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/rain/1884360321?i=1884360328&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/65rKlAajUDyFxE2RFXi1YY?si=f806bfa4a2924578&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Heidi Curtis - What Am I Missing
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/heidi-curtis-what-am-i-missing/
Last updated: 2026-03-27T17:10:44.000Z
There was a moment, early on, when I wasn’t sure [Heidi Curtis](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/heidi-curtis?ref=glamglare.com)’ new single “What Am I Missing” was for me. The vocals immediately brought to mind that big, expressive, Florence Welch–style delivery — something I’ve learned isn’t always my instinctive go-to. But I stayed with it. And somewhere along the way, the song itself took over. 

Because beneath the vocals, there’s so much to hold onto: the instrumentation, the structure, the way it builds with intention. I caught myself thinking, “If this were sung differently, would I love it?” And the answer came quickly: yes, absolutely. Which, in a way, reframed everything. The vocals didn’t need to change — I just needed to meet the song where it is.

Influences like Fleetwood Mac and Kate Bush are easy to spot in Heid Curtis’ music, but there’s much more to her new single “What Am I Missing.” It’s indie rock at its finest: classic instrumentation, confidently arranged, with a melody and chorus that feel instantly undeniable. Based in Newcastle, England, Heid Curtis is set to join Holly Humberstone on tour — a fitting next step for an artist who clearly knows where she’s heading.

Heidi Curtis says about her new single:

> "**‘What Am I Missing?’** came from a place of deep frustration and burn out. I was putting my all into writing and felt like every road was a dead end, everything felt misaligned and I wanted to get to the centre of what I was feeling but I didn’t know how. In a moment of rage and honesty this song was birthed and with it the answers to what I had been missing all along. It’s the song that I believe gave my sonic identity some clarity and gave me a direction to follow. This song is my own personal reminder that in order to know who you are, you have to have felt lost at some point.”

Listen to "What Am I Missing," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Heidi Curtis](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/heidi-curtis?ref=glamglare.com) and add "What Am I Missing" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### From Overflow to Intention
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/from-overflow-to-intention/
Last updated: 2026-03-26T16:36:17.000Z
For most of the 2010s, this week marked the time of year that we returned home from SXSW in Austin. Thanks to some apps on my phone, many memories of music, people, and the feeling that everything is possible come back.  
Back then, almost two thousand bands played at venues and non-venues of all sizes. Day parties, night parties, free food and drinks—every day, that left us breathless by its abundance. SXSW inspired us and sparked ideas, like starting a music blog and becoming more involved in the music scene.

Times have changed since then. Even before the pandemic, SXSW seemed to shrink each year. Lavish mini-festivals like the Spotify House, HypeHotel, or the Fader Fort vanished. Tech companies reduced their spending. And while the web3 boom in tech kept some of the splendor alive for a little longer, that is over now, too. We have not attended SXSW since the pandemic to form our own judgment, but this [discussion on Texas Monthly](https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/sxsw-2026-recap/?ref=glamglare.com) makes it clear that the festival is no longer what it used to be, and it won‘t return to its old form and relevance anytime soon, if ever. It’s also interesting to see how people began to miss the commercialism that everyone loved to complain about. The infamous [Dorito vending machine stage](https://www.austinmonthly.com/remembering-when-doritos-built-a-60-foot-vending-machine-at-sxsw-and-put-snoop-dogg-inside-it/?ref=glamglare.com) of 2014 may not have been a shining example of good taste, but it was certainly way more fun than the empty parking lot that was probably in its place last week.

That also means grassroots festivals like [The New Colossus](https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/?ref=glamglare.com) are on the right track. They show that you can host an exciting indie music showcase festival with a smaller footprint and without needing a big sponsor.

This I found interesting: growing up in Germany, I wasn’t familiar with the work of the Brontë sisters, so for me, „Wuthering Heights“ was just the title of a Kate Bush song. I have never read the book (though I did read *Jane Eyre*), and it turns out [Kate Bush did neither before](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/kate-bush-made-wuthering-heights-a-hit-without-ever-reading-the-book/?ref=glamglare.com) she wrote the song. That she apparently captured the essence of the novel so well speaks to her genius.

# Discovery of the Week: Avalon Emerson - Written Into Changes

With her second album [*Written into Changes*](https://glamglare.com/album/avalon-emerson-written-into-changes?ref=glamglare.com) DJ and producer [**Avalon Emerson**](https://glamglare.com/artist/avalon-emerson-and-the-charm?ref=glamglare.com) moves even further away from clubby dance music. DJs usually don’t sing, but this one does it in a bright, friendly, and intimate way. It is the perfect soundtrack for this spring.

## Cover Song of the Week: Brian Fallon - "Will you Still Love Me Tomorrow”

Friday evening, sitting together, letting the day pass by, Oliver and I were listening to some new releases when “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” the new cover by Brian Fallon, came on. Of course, it instantly made me think of “Dirty Dancing,” a movie that to this day ranks among my top three favorites (ask me, and I will tell you all the reasons why). Some might think the scene in the 80s movie is cheesy, but I think the song could not have been better chosen for the sentiment, and the moment in the story it plays out.

The song itself goes back much further. Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and first recorded by The Shirelles in 1960, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” was one of the first pop songs to center a young woman’s perspective on love and uncertainty. Carole King later recorded her own version in 1971, slower and more introspective, giving the question a different kind of weight. And by the time it appeared in “Dirty Dancing,” it had already taken on a life of its own.

I also appreciate Brian Fallon’s version because he resists the temptation to make fun of the sentiment and instead asks in earnest: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.”

# This Week in glamglare History

![Willby, Ellysse Mason, and Paradise Bird](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/Throwback-03-26.jpg)

Willby, Ellysse Mason, and Paradise Bird

### 1 Year Ago: [Wilby - Pleaser](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wilby-pleaser/)

“Pleaser” is a lively indie rock song by Nashville-via-Philadelphia singer/songwriter [**Wilby**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wilby?ref=glamglare.com). She followed up with a full-length album, [*Center of Affection*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy%5Fl%5FVR0ONiIZNt5VHmZ9N4PVCgwYGb8wAZ4&si=-aNDHlcban9bjp9Y&ref=glamglare.com) in fall 2025.

### 5 Years Ago: [Ellysse Mason - Sweet Talkin](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-ellysse-mason-sweet-talkin/)

This song about “finding it difficult to communicate” uses only a big synth line to create an eerie atmosphere. The Manchester-based musician [**Ellysse Mason**](https://www.ellyssemason.com/?ref=glamglare.com) has released a series of singles and an EP since then.

### 10 Years Ago: [Paradise Bird - Hallucinations](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-paradise-bird-hallucinations/)

“This could become very interesting,” I wrote about the dark electronic pop track “Hallucinations,” by a somewhat mysterious band **Paradise Bird**. It didn’t. The last life sign is a post from 2018 on Facebook, and their Spotify profile is down to zero listeners. How about surprising them [here](https://open.spotify.com/artist/48ixSElj5ax334alyWIsUl?si=541SmjygTjiyHJqcp52llw&ref=glamglare.com)?

## Song Pick of the Day

![Eaves Wilder, A.A. Williams, Ora Cogan, Donna Lewis, John Robert, JWords, and Lexi Carr](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/Song-Picks-12-2026.jpg)

Eaves Wilder, A.A. Williams, Ora Cogan, Donna Lewis, John Robert, JWords, and Lexi Carr

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhvlx7Tvf8%5FMhTagtpIFCP20&si=rIYg0-TwF2UtxzyY&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [Ora Cogan - “The Smoke”](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ora-cogan?ref=glamglare.com)
- [JWords - “LUSH”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jwords-lush/)
- [Eaves Wilder - “Mountain Sized”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eaves-wilder-mountain-sized-video/)
- [Donna Lewis - “Fall Back Girl”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/donna-lewis-fall-back-girl/)
- [John Robert - “Did It Just Because”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/john-robert-did-it-just-because/)
- [A.A. Williams - “Hold It Together”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-a-williams-hold-it-together-video/)
- [Lexi Carr - “Ready to Own My Shit”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lexi-carr-ready-to-own-my-shit/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Late March Moments

A quick look back at late March: nine snapshots, from now to then.

**2015**  
March 21: We were in Austin for SXSW, where we saw the teenage band [**The Snaz**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/offstage-qa-with-the-snaz/). While the band no longer exists, its wonderful musicians continue to make music — and we’re still following their journeys: Nina Cates with [Robber Robber](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/robber-robber?ref=glamglare.com) and Dharma Ramirez with [deerest](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deerest?ref=glamglare.com). And, of course, a sun-filled moment at Transmitter Park in Williamsburg.

**2020**  
The pandemic. Everything slowed down. Suddenly, with extra time on my hands, I could finally dive into art projects I had long wanted to explore. And as if to balance the weight of it all, spring unfolded in full, quiet beauty.

**2025**  
The French department store [Printemps](https://us.printemps.com/?ref=glamglare.com) opened on Wall Street, in the gorgeous historic building it now calls home, and is currently celebrating its first year in NYC. The weather was not quite as bleak as it has been these past three months — live music in Central Park and lunch on our terrace felt like a promise of what’s to come.

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Photo: Elke Nominikat
### EDDY - Stay Forever
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eddy-stay-forever/
Last updated: 2026-03-26T16:10:33.000Z
This could be the one. London singer/songwriter [**EDDY**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eddy?ref=glamglare.com) allows herself to dream of a love that lasts. There is no hesitation in this sweet, vulnerable pop song, just the quiet belief that a happy ever after might exist.

"Stay Forever" is on EDDY's new EP [*If I Could Tell You Everything*](https://glamglare.com/album/eddy-if-i-could-tell-you-everything?ref=glamglare.com), out now. Listen *to* our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/stay-forever/1878661297?i=1878661306&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3b9URHefoRlwOcRMuCPczn?si=bcf8672f199c47ca&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Lexi Carr - Ready to Own My Shit
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lexi-carr-ready-to-own-my-shit/
Last updated: 2026-03-25T19:36:16.000Z
At times, a song doesn’t need more than a moment to land exactly where it should. [**Lexi Carr**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lexi-carr?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Ready to Own My Shit” does just that—direct, unfiltered, and quietly affirming in under two minutes.

Self-produced and instinct-driven, the track moves with a kind of emotional clarity that feels almost too precise to ignore. There’s no need to overdefine, since it's part diary, part release, carried by a voice that trusts its own instincts. It’s a glimpse into Lexi's upcoming EP of the same name, out April 10, and a strong indication of what’s to come.

When Lexi (née **Alexa Carrasco**) sings *“sometimes people go, let go and no one's to blame,”* it lands with a kind of acceptance that’s hard-earned and instantly recognizable. She shares:

> “Ready to Own My Shit’ is really just a journal entry. It’s about being ready to face the good and the bad that life throws at you, the little mundane things like getting a latte for your partner and the bigger morbid things, like, well, people around you dying or deciding not to be a part of your life. I produced it myself not knowing what I was doing and wanting some big cool producer to ‘fix’ it and then when someone I trusted told me it was perfect as is and that I did know what I was doing I decided to believe them.”

There’s something refreshing in that kind of honesty—and in letting a song be exactly what it needs to be.

Listen to “Ready to Own My Shit,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Lexi Carr](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lexi-carr?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Ready to Own My Shit" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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[Lexi Carr](https://soundcloud.com/lexicarr-music?ref=glamglare.com "Lexi Carr") · [Ready to Own My Shit](https://soundcloud.com/lexicarr-music/ready-to-own-my-shit?ref=glamglare.com "Ready to Own My Shit")
### A.A. Williams - Hold It Together [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-a-williams-hold-it-together-video/
Last updated: 2026-03-24T16:15:15.000Z
[**A.A. Williams**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aa-williams?ref=glamglare.com) keeps her composure until the three-minute mark. But she can’t “do it forever,” and the song slowly breaks open, shifting from a restrained piano ballad into something heavier and harder to contain. “Hold It Together” traces the effort of staying strong for someone else, even as it becomes harder to sustain.

A.A. Williams quotes on her YouTube:

> You smile, you carry on, feeling everything, showing nothing.

Hold it together is from A.A. Williams' new album *Solstice*, out on June 26\. Listen *to* our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://aawilliams.rpm.link/holditYT?ref=glamglare.com)*,* or watch the video shot by Craig Murray below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### John Robert - Did It Just Because
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/john-robert-did-it-just-because/
Last updated: 2026-03-23T19:44:13.000Z
[**John Robert**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/john-robert?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Did It Just Because” lands with an easy confidence. Built on a great rhythmic pull, a touch of funk, and a bit of speak-singing, it keeps things light on its feet while never losing sight of the sting underneath. The restrained production suits it beautifully, giving the hook even more room to settle in.

Virginia-native singer/songwriter John Robert turns the usual heartbreak perspective on its head here, writing from the other side with sharp self-awareness and a welcome sense of mischief.

> “I’ve been cheated on before and have been given every lazy excuse under the sun as to why: cognitive dissonance, drugs and alcohol, attachment style issues. However, the honest and most self-accountable answer is ‘because you wanted to.’ I’ve written my fair share of heartbreak ballads and thought it’d be fun to write from the other side of the coin. I was heavily inspired by a moment in Meg Thee Stallion’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert. She wrote an infidelity song that was… well fun! What a concept.”

Listen to "Did It Just Because," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the cool live video directed and filmed by Jacob Butler:

Connect with [John Robert](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/john-robert?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Did It Just Because" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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[Did It Just Because by John-Robert](https://john-robert.bandcamp.com/track/did-it-just-because?ref=glamglare.com)
### Donna Lewis - Fall Back Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/donna-lewis-fall-back-girl/
Last updated: 2026-03-22T17:28:43.000Z
[**Donna Lewis** ](https://glamglare.com/artist/donna-lewis?ref=glamglare.com)wraps the quiet heartbreak of an unequal relationship in bright, dreamy pop. On “Fall Back Girl,” sweet melodies and a light touch make lines like “It’s all about you” land even harder.

“Fall Back Girl” is from Donna Lewis’ upcoming album *Wanderlust*, recorded with composer-producer David Lowe. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite streaming service or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Eaves Wilder - Mountain Sized [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eaves-wilder-mountain-sized-video/
Last updated: 2026-03-21T21:55:05.000Z
With “Mountain Sized,” [**Eaves Wilder**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eaves-wilder?ref=glamglare.com) turns uncertainty into something expansive — a track that feels both restless and oddly uplifting. It sounds beautifully familiar, yet fresh and intriguing — the kind of song you return to without quite knowing why.

What begins in doubt opens into something almost euphoric. You can hear that push and pull throughout the song: between wanting to disappear and wanting to feel everything at once. It’s direct, a little messy in the best way, and carried by a sharp sense of self-awareness.

That tension between vulnerability and release is what makes the track land so strongly. 

Listen to "Mountain Sized," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Eaves Wilder](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eaves-wilder?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Mountain Sized" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### JWords - LUSH
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/jwords-lush/
Last updated: 2026-03-20T16:56:30.000Z
Lush is the right word to describe the layers of synths that swirl through the new track by Brooklyn producer [**JWords**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jwords?ref=glamglare.com), aka Jennifer Hernandez. The first single from her new album, [*Sound Therapy*](https://glamglare.com/album/jwords-sound-therapy?ref=glamglare.com), also marks the first time she uses her own vocals, folding them into the track like a quiet mantra. Driven by a steady techno beat, “Lush” pulls you in and lets your thoughts drift without ever losing momentum.

[*Sound Therapy*](https://glamglare.com/album/jwords-sound-therapy?ref=glamglare.com) is out on May 8\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/lush/1878297912?i=1878297916&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2LxkxFX94vmfZ7Z6PWHu7W?si=02fc184c709f4816&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[LUSH, by JWordsfrom the album Sound Therapy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1578217730_3.jpg)JWordsJWords![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1578217730_5.jpg)](https://jwords.bandcamp.com/track/lush?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ora Cogan - The Smoke
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ora-cogan-the-smoke/
Last updated: 2026-03-21T21:48:34.000Z
There’s something instantly gripping about the way [**Ora Cogan**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ora-cogan?ref=glamglare.com)’s “The Smoke” settles in — that buoyant, almost deceptive rhythm pulling you along before you even realize it. It’s one of those songs that lingers after the first listen, quietly insisting on another, and another.

Built around a hypnotic groove with touches of congas, shakers, and weathered guitar textures, “The Smoke” feels both grounded and slightly unmoored — a nod to classic influences, yet entirely its own. It’s the latest single from her new album [*Hard Hearted Woman*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/ora-cogan-hard-hearted-woman?ref=glamglare.com), and also marks her debut on [Sacred Bones Record](https://www.sacredbonesrecords.com/?ref=glamglare.com).

Ora Cogan on "The Smoke": 

> "’The Smoke’ is about theatre of the absurd. It is about how humans can be ridiculous and still beautiful. How we can hero worship, villainize and romanticize each other. Sometimes perception shifts depending on how and where the light is hitting. This song is about losing faith in people and continuing to bend towards love."

While modestly labeled as 'visulalizer,' I call this a brilliant video, which captures the joy and the absurdity of the song beautifully.

Listen to "The Smoke," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Ora Cogan](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ora-cogan?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Smoke" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Out of the Algorithm
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/out-of-the-algorithm/
Last updated: 2026-03-19T14:32:00.000Z
This week: a spontaneous trip up the Hudson, thoughts on live music, and a beautifully recorded album from Copenhagen.

When we realized we hadn’t left the five boroughs of New York City since Christmas, we booked a one-night trip to Peekskill, a small city on the Hudson. The hour-long train ride is already part of the fun: once you pass Spuyten Duyvil (it means what you think, spitting devil), you get a beautiful river view up to your destination.

In Peekskill, we went to dinner at [Birdsall House](http://birdsallhouse.net/?ref=glamglare.com), an artsy gastropub in the town center. They played a selection of interesting 80s deep cuts, like The The, , and Elke often had to use Shazam to identify a song. Kudos to Birdsall for avoiding the default playlists of legacy hits that many places play these days.

However, it was not new music. The fact is that streaming has changed listening habits. Annabella Coldrick, CEO of the Music Managers Forum UK, wrote an interesting [piece on Medium](https://medium.com/@AnnabellaCF/beyond-the-brits-the-unspoken-crisis-in-british-music-0c00cc3b2371?ref=glamglare.com) about how passive listening to algorithmic playlists leads to a decline in interest in British music overall, and new artists in particular.

She made another observation. “Most of the grassroots gigs I go to have older audiences (often double the age of the musicians onstage!), whereas stadiums and arenas attract a younger crowd,” she writes. We can confirm this experience from the New Colossus Festival. While 20-somethings still love to make music across all genres, the festival did not draw a particularly young crowd.

So, raising the interest in local live music is a win-win. It strengthens communities and offers a guaranteed human experience.

This is the time when [Spotify releases its numbers for the previous year](https://musically.com/2026/03/11/80-artists-are-generating-10m-plus-of-spotify-payouts-a-year/?ref=glamglare.com), and they are trying to make a point of how much they are paying out. 1,500 artists earned more than $1 million, and 13,800 earned more than $100,000 (before rightholders and distributors take their cut). Interestingly, of the 1,500 millionaires, 80% never had a top 50 hit. That means you don’t need to be a superstar to earn a good income as a musician. It also raises the question: how many of those are artistically ambitious musicians versus people who have figured out how to exploit the system?

# Discovery of the Week: Hannah Schneider - In The Room

![Hannah Schneider ()](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/hannahschneider.jpg)

Hannah Schneider

Music is more than just sound waves from a speaker. The creation process matters — and it’s part of what draws us to live shows.

The Danish composer and singer [**Hannah Schneider**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hannah-schneider?ref=glamglare.com) emphasizes the process as a key part of her new album [*In This Room*](https://glamglare.com/album/hannah-schneider-in-this-room?ref=glamglare.com), which was written, performed, and recorded during a residency at the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen with a group of musicians, including co-producer Christian Balvig.

It is fascinating how effortlessly the album blends acoustic and electronic instruments. The record shows that synthesizers can be an organic part of a chamber music setting, rather than just a substitute for traditional instruments.

# Cover Song of the Week: Jimmy Allen - Free Fallin‘

I can’t listen to „Free Fallin’’ without thinking of the scene in Jerry Maguire where Tom Cruise‘s character sings it after almost closing a deal and falsely believing his free fall has ended. So, I sang it in the car after quitting my job, a move that eventually led us to New York.

Maybe the cover by country singer Jimmy Allen works even better for such dramatic life situations than Tom Petty‘s original. Jimmy replaced guitar with piano and emphasizes the chorus instead of storytelling. After all, the free fall is what will stay with you the next time you take a risky step into the unknown.

# This Week in glamglare history

![Lyel, T & The Rex, and Cera Gibson](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/Throwback-3-19.jpg)

Lyel, T & The Rex, and Cera Gibson

Speaking of lasting impressions, here are a few discoveries from past years.

### 1 year ago: Cera Gibson - I Found God

[“I Found God"](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cera-gibson-i-found-god/) is a dark, intense, and explicit synth-pop song about sexual liberation.

### 5 years ago: T & the Rex - Roses

Tilda Bergkvist was 18 when she wrote, performed, and recorded her debut album *Dream Less Dreamless*, including the lead single “[Roses](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-t-the-rex-roses/)” entirely herself. She released a follow-up, *Chaos Killed the Dinosaurs*, on Bark At Your Owner in 2024, but has gone quiet on her Instagram since then.

### 10 years ago: Lyel - Shadow

„[Shadow](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-lyel-shadow/)” is an energetic, sparkling track by the Helsinki-based singer/songwriter **Lyel**. She released a few singles and an EP in 2016 and may have since walked away from music.

## This Week’s Song Picks

![City Builders, Beverly Hell, Robber Robber, Ivan Nicholas, White Flowers, and Adult Leisure](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/Song-Picks-11-2026.jpg)

City Builders, Beverly Hell, Robber Robber, Ivan Nicholas, White Flowers, and Adult Leisure

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsOZYvjWReVzVOLWbIz58wV&si=th-S0Z3zDtT-GwD-&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**City Builders**](https://glamglare.com/artist/city-builders?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Heartthrob](https://www.glamglare.com/music/city-builders-heartthrob/)”
- [**Adult Leisure**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[The Light You Attract](https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-the-light-you-attract/)”
- [**Beverly Hell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beverly-hell?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Drug Opera](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-drug-opera/)”
- [**Ivan Nicolas**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ivan-nicolas?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Train On Fire](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ivan-nicolas-train-on-fire/)”
- [**Robber Robber**](https://glamglare.com/artist/robber-robber?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Pieces](https://www.glamglare.com/music/robber-robber-pieces/)”
- [**White Flowers**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/white-flowers?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Heaven](https://www.glamglare.com/music/white-flowers-heaven-video/)”
- [**Lulu Simon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lulu-simon?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Misty](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lulu-simon-misty/)”

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Peekskill, Again

Peekskill has become one of those places we keep returning to. About an hour by train from Manhattan, and somehow always worth it. I used to count every visit, meticulously, until somewhere around twenty-five. So let’s call this our thirtieth.

The first time was my birthday in October 2018\. The second, October 2020 — right in the middle of the pandemic (see photo #2).

These photos are from last weekend, when we didn’t care much about the temperatures but were hoping for a sunset — not spectacular like the one in photo #1 from February 2022, but lovely nonetheless.

Two photos look back. The rest are from now.

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Peekslill (Photos: Elke Nominikat)
### Lulu Simon - Misty
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lulu-simon-misty/
Last updated: 2026-03-20T12:02:05.000Z
“Life goes on, of course it does.” [**Lulu Simon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lulu-simon?ref=glamglare.com) builds “Misty” around that quiet realization — not as a grand statement, but as something you tell yourself to keep moving.

There’s a lightness to the song that almost catches you off guard. Beneath the airy arrangement and effortless vocals sits a breakup without closure, the kind that lingers longer than expected. But instead of dwelling on it, “Misty” lets it drift, carried by warm melodies that feel gently forward-looking.

She says:

> Misty is about accepting the fact that you may never get closure. No matter what has happened or will happen, the world doesn’t stop turning for anything, and ***life goes on***.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Misty," on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/mistylulu?ref=glamglare.com), or on YouTube below:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### White Flowers - Heaven [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/white-flowers-heaven-video/
Last updated: 2026-03-17T15:18:13.000Z
[**White Flowers**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/white-flowers?ref=glamglare.com)’ “Heaven” unfolds with a quiet, almost weightless pull — a song that drifts between states while holding on to an understated sense of uplift.

The British duo of **Katie Drew** and **Joey Cobb** have been building their world patiently over the years, collecting fragments and ideas that now shape their upcoming album *Dreams For Somebody Else*, out May 1st via The state51 Conspiracy. You can feel that sense of time and layering here, because everything feels airy, yet grounded in intention.

I’ve always been fascinated by the conceptual contrast between black-and-white photography and film versus color. Not long ago, black and white wasn’t a choice but a limitation; now, we move between the two effortlessly. And still, the shift in mood remains — like in a film or video when grey suddenly gives way to color. White Flowers tap into that same feeling in “Heaven,” guiding the song through subtle changes in tone and texture.

Asked about their influence, White Flowers offers:

> “Whilst recording the songs for ‘Dreams For Somebody Else’, we really connected with the concept of Annie Ernaux’s book, ‘The Years’ - a ‘collective autobiography’ pieced together from mismatched fragments from her past, conjuring the effect that she’s merely an observer of her own life. This concept merges into the White Flowers world, where time, rather than being restrictive, is fluid and boundless, with our music existing as an endless conversation with versions of ourselves at different stages of our lives."

“Heaven” moves with that same sense of fluidity — a dreamy, gently evolving piece that reveals itself the more you sit with it — our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [White Flowers](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/white-flowers?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Heaven" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Robber Robber - Pieces
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/robber-robber-pieces/
Last updated: 2026-03-16T16:31:33.000Z
A guitar sounds like an alarm throughout the song, like a never-ending emergency. For Nina Cates and Zach James of the Vermont band [**Robber Robber**](https://glamglare.com/artist/robber-robber?ref=glamglare.com), that sense of urgency came from real life after being evicted from their long-time home. “Pieces” is the fourth single off Robber Robber’s excellent second album *Two* [*Wheels Move the Soul*](https://glamglare.com/album/robber-robber-two-wheels-move-the-soul?ref=glamglare.com), out April 3 via Fire Talk.

Nina explains:

> This song is about trying to get the whole thing, but only managing to get pieces of it. Or thinking you have the whole thing, and seeing it get picked apart slowly or shattered in an instant. It’s about building your dream out of rusty scrapyard bits and navigating difficult terrain with no map. Every day mental gymnastics, echolocation, wading slowly through murky water.

Listen to "Pieces", our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/pieces/1852345519?i=1852345537&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3sNJK6XOSqwnKZKXKXXBtK?si=2c51bb07ec7a40b8&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ivan Nicolas - Train On Fire
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ivan-nicolas-train-on-fire/
Last updated: 2026-03-15T21:12:56.000Z
While on a quick weekend getaway up north, waiting for the train back to the city, I listened through a few songs I might feature on glamglare. When I got to Irish singer-songwriter [**Ivan Nicolas**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ivan-nicolas?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Train on Fire,” I was sold. The song’s pulsating rhythm instantly creates that rolling-along feeling — something Nicolas gets absolutely right — while the guitar work adds a bright, confident spark.

Driven by steady drums and roaring electric guitars, “Train on Fire” moves forward with irresistible momentum, capturing the thrill of a night that might not end exactly as planned. Speaking about the single, Nicolas explains:

> “It’s the soundtrack to a good night out… right before the wheels come off.”

Listen to "Train On Fire," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Ivan Nicolas](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ivan-nicolas?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Train On Fire" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### Beverly Hell - Drug Opera
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-drug-opera/
Last updated: 2026-03-14T16:20:11.000Z
[**Beverly Hell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beverly-hell?ref=glamglare.com), a singer, songwriter, and producer based between London and Los Angeles, recounts the cycle of a troubled relationship in a three-minute mini opera. Act I builds the tension before the fantasy crashes down in Act II, where a dramatic shift in the music mirrors the fallout and leaves the narrator in need of recovery and emotional detox.

Beverly Hell says: 

> I’ve seen a lot of relationships where one person can’t see the other one clearly, and it ends up destroying the connection. Early on they are this perfect angel who can do no wrong, and then inevitably, when they turn out to be human and flawed, they become the villain. I wanted to explore that through the lens that fantasy is a drug that comes with withdrawals.

"Drug Opera" is the first single off Beverly Hell's upcoming EP, *Alice in Underland*. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite streaming service or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Pick of the Day features on our glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Adult Leisure - The Light You Attract
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-the-light-you-attract/
Last updated: 2026-03-13T20:17:44.000Z
With their brand new single "The Light You Attract," Bristol’s [**Adult Leisure**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) prove once again that the songwriting on their brilliant album [*The Things You Don’t Know Yet*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/adult-leisure-the-things-you-dont-know-yet?ref=glamglare.com) was no fluke. The band’s signature big, expressive vocals, sharp guitar work, and a mesmerizing groove come together in a song that feels instantly uplifting.

We were also lucky enough to experience the four-piece’s infectious stage energy live during New Colossus and even catch up with the band for a short conversation — you can read [our interview here](https://www.glamglare.com/music/from-new-colossus-to-bristol/).

Lyrically, the song captures the uneasy clarity that comes with recognizing patterns you keep walking into. At one point, the band sings, “It’s not the moon, it’s the stars that you kind of like,” before the song closes with the striking line: “The moons the stars, you took the sky away.”

Discussing the single, guitarist **David Woolford** explains:

> “‘The Light You Attract’ is about recognising the patterns you keep walking into. It’s about that moment when you realise you’re not just a victim of someone else’s chaos; you’re complicit in returning to it. There’s bitterness in that realisation, but there’s clarity too.”

Listen to "The Light You Attract," our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Adult Leisure](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Light You Attract" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
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### City Builders - Heartthrob
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/city-builders-heartthrob/
Last updated: 2026-03-12T16:02:29.000Z
[**City Builders**](https://glamglare.com/artist/city-builders?ref=glamglare.com), the project of Toronto-based musician Grace Turner, first caught our attention with the gripping ballad “[Learning to Miss You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/city-builders-learning-to-miss-you/),” where she grappled with heartbreak. “Heartthrob,” the final single off her new EP [*Healing Revenge*](https://glamglare.com/album/city-builders-healing-revenge?ref=glamglare.com), on the other hand, is a glittering pop anthem about being head over heels in love with a fellow musician. Her feelings were so clear that the song came together quickly.

Grace recalls:

> “No matter how mundane our lives were, watching him do what he loved on stage made every shortcoming feel worth it.” 

Listen to "Heartthrob," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3KYlZdvAdOWJYRmzVk945J?si=aa8df417c018428a&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/heartthrob/1869975952?i=1869975954&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

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### From New Colossus to Bristol
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/from-new-colossus-to-bristol/
Last updated: 2026-03-12T14:32:44.000Z
During this year’s New Colossus Festival on New York’s Lower East Side, we caught up with Bristol four-piece [**Adult Leisure**](https://glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) between shows. The band played several sets across the week, bringing their energetic indie rock to festival crowds — whether at two in the afternoon or late in the evening.

In our short conversation, the band talked about daytime festival slots, discovering New York’s dive bar culture, and why Bristol remains such a creatively open music city. We even ran into them again the following day, still buzzing from their final festival set.

We started by asking the band about playing daytime festival slots.

**Elke:** Daytime show, nighttime show — how does it feel? How do you bring the energy?

**Neil Scott (vocals):**  
I think you just see the reason that you’re here. You see the excitement in the room, regardless of whether it’s a daytime show or an evening show. You do what you’re here to do — the thing you love — regardless of the time. Even at two o’clock in the afternoon, people were having a really good time. And we certainly did.

**David Woolford (guitar, vocals):**  
That’s kind of what your job is, isn’t it? You’re a performer. Whether it’s two in the afternoon or ten at night, it’s the same show. Someone might catch that early set, and that’s their experience of you, so they deserve the exact same performance.

**Elke:**  
I hear quite a lot of professionalism in that. When we first met, you, Neil, mentioned the band was partying a bit, but you still had to take care of your voice. I was impressed by that.

**Band:** Absolutely.

**Neil:** It’s something we all take into account when preparing for shows.

**Luke Denham (bass):**  
We make sure we’re well rested. It’s quite easy to get carried away — we’re in New York, there are so many things we want to explore. But ultimately, the priority is making sure we’re rested so we can give the best performances.

**Nathan Searle (drums):**  
Definitely. We purposely gave ourselves a couple of days before the shows just to enjoy the city. You can have a drink and have a good time, but when it comes to the show, that’s why we’re here.

**Elke:** It’s your fourth day in New York now?

**Band** (laughing): Six! Six days!

**Neil:** We’re veterans now.

**Band:** Too much pizza. Way too much pizza.

**Elke:** I saw on Instagram that someone wanted to go to Rudy’s. Did you make it there?

**Luke:**  
Yes, we did. Nate had been before, and I came about eighteen months ago. It’s this dive bar — about four dollars for a beer and a hot dog. We told Dave and Neil about it, and Dave said, “Right, we need to see what this is about.” But honestly, New York has such a great dive bar culture. It’s interesting to compare it to Bristol and London pub culture.

**Neil:** Oh, absolutely.

**Luke:**  
In New York, it's much more sociable; people sit at the bar and talk to each other. They want to know where you’re from. It’s actually been really beautiful to see that side of the city.

**Elke:**  
I love hearing that. That was my experience too when I first came to New York — sitting at a bar and chatting with people.

**Nathan:**  
Honestly, yes. You don’t really get that in the UK that much. Maybe in Manchester or somewhere in the north. But New York — that’s what’s blown us away.

**David:**  
In Britain, if you’re out with a group, you can be loud and friendly with everyone. But if you’re on your own, you’ll probably be just left on your own. Here, you’ve got no chance — you start talking to people immediately.

**Neil:**  
If Britain started giving you a hot dog with every beer, I think the culture would improve dramatically.

**Luke:**  
I will say — and this is mostly in Bristol — some pubs give you cheddar cheese and pickles on the table.

**Elke:** That sounds amazing.

**Luke:** It’s great… but it’s still not a hot dog.

**Elke:**  
Speaking of Bristol, we don’t know that many bands from there. We hear more about London or Brighton. What’s the music scene like?

**Nathan:**  
Probably the last big thing to come out of Bristol was IDLES. And before that, you had Massive Attack and Portishead — the whole trip-hop scene.

**Elke:** Very different sounds from what you do.

**Nathan:** Exactly.

**David:**  
We’re lucky in Bristol. Cities like Manchester or Liverpool have very recognizable sounds. Bristol doesn’t really have one specific sound — it’s just a musical city. That means you can do whatever you want. You’ve got trip-hop, post-punk like IDLES, drum and bass, indie bands — everything. It’s a real smorgasbord of music.

**Elke:** Sounds like we should visit.

**Band:** Yes! Absolutely!

**Neil:** Seriously, Bristol is the best.

**David:** Don’t waste your time in London.

**Luke:** We’ll give you a beer and some cheese.

**Elke:**  
That sounds great. I don’t want to keep you any longer. I loved your shows and your debut album, [*The Things You Don’t Know Yet*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/adult-leisure-the-things-you-dont-know-yet?ref=glamglare.com). We’ll miss your final set — I have to be up very early tomorrow. But good luck in Austin for SXSW. Is there anything you still want people to know?

**Neil:**  
We’ve got a brand new single coming out on March 13 called “The Light You Attract.” It follows our debut album, *The Things You Don’t Know Yet,* and we’re really excited to start releasing music again. It feels like a great way to head into 2026.

**Elke:** That’s also the day you play in Austin, right?

**David:** Yes — we’re doubling up. We’re going to be busy.

**Elke:** Will you debut the song there?

**Band:** Ooooooh…

**Neil:** That would be telling, wouldn’t it?

**Elke:** Thank you so much.

**Band:** Thank you!

Adult Leisure’s new single “The Light You Attract” arrives March 13, and you might just hear more about it from us very soon. 

## Cover Song of the Week: Jes - Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Covering a song that everybody knows so well requires a special creative spark. LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**JES**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jes?ref=glamglare.com) adds her EDM production chops to [**Tears For Fears**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tears-for-fears?ref=glamglare.com)’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” keeping the sunny vibes while adding urgency. It is also interesting to hear how synth-pop has evolved in the last 41 years.

## Five Songs: The Bristol Sound

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

While Bristol today has a diverse music scene, it is best known for the Bristol sound of the 1990s, an electronic music genre that blended hip-hop beats, dub basslines, and soulful vocals and became known worldwide as trip-hop.

1. “Unfinished Sympathy” by [**Massive Attack**](https://www.massiveattack.co.uk/?ref=glamglare.com) was probably many people’s first experience with the new sound, not least because of the stunning one-take video that shows singer **Shara Nelson** walking along a busy street. For logistical reasons, the clip was filmed with hired actors in Los Angeles.
2. From their 1997 debut *Come From Heaven*, released on Massive Attack’s short-lived Melankolic label, [**Alpha**](https://www.facebook.com/alphacomefromheaven/)’s music floats in a quieter corner of the Bristol universe. “Nyquil” drifts on soft beats and dreamy electronics, carried by a ghostly vocal that feels suspended somewhere between lullaby and late-night reverie.
3. When discussing the Bristol sound, you can’t overlook [**Portishead**](https://www.portishead.co.uk/?ref=glamglare.com), named after a seaside town near Bristol. “Wandering Star” allows Beth Gibbons’ fragile, haunting vocals to drift over a heavy dub bassline and sparse beats.
4. Trip-hop wasn’t the only electronic sound coming out of Bristol in the ’90s. With the 1997 album *New Forms*, [**Roni Size and Reprazent**](https://www.instagram.com/ronisizebristol/?ref=glamglare.com) brought the city’s drum-and-bass scene to global attention. “Brown Paper Bag,” driven by its unforgettable upright bassline, remains one of the genre’s defining tracks.
5. We own *Big World, Small World* by **Smith & Mighty** on CD, so seeing it listed among the core bands of the Bristol sound brought back memories. “No Justice” immediately stands out with its driving beat and sing-along, socially conscious lyrics.

## This Week in glamglare History

![No Hot Ashes, Goth Babe, and Avery Friedman](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/glamgalre-history-March-12.jpg)

No Hot Ashes, Goth Babe, and Avery Friedman

### 1 year ago: Avery Friedman - Photo Booth

The other day, we passed a photo booth with a long line in front of it. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter [**Avery Friedman**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/avery-friedman?ref=glamglare.com) has an explanation for the appeal of this analog-age device in her song “[Photo Booth](https://www.glamglare.com/music/avery-friedman-photo-booth/),” for which she “surrendered to the more chaotic, pop-adjacent production it was asking for.” But don’t stop here and listen to her excellent 2025 album, [*New Thing*](https://glamglare.com/album/avery-friedman-new-thing?ref=glamglare.com).

### 5 years ago: Goth Babe - I Wanna Help Your Mind

[**Goth Babe**](https://www.facebook.com/gothbabemusic/) is the forcefully misleading moniker of West Coast musician Griffin Washburn, who creates music in his camper van while enjoying life and raising awareness for good causes. Expect uplifting, sunny vibes in [“I Wanna Help Your Mind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-goth-babe-i-wanna-help-your-mind-video/).” His latest release is the EP *Tongass National Forest* in fall 2025.

### 10 years ago: No Hot Ashes - Goose

**No Hot Ashes** was a Manchester-based quartet creating funky, disco-inspired pop music. “[Goose](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-no-hot-ashes-goose/)” is a groovy track that instantly gets you moving. They announced an indefinite hiatus on the eve of the pandemic six years ago.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Hause Plants, Roses, Francis Of Delirium, Gia Margaret, Lukka, Veps, and Melanie Baker](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/Song-Picks-10-2026.jpg)

Hause Plants, Roses, Francis Of Delirium, Gia Margaret, Lukka, Veps, and Melanie Baker

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhv6DSX3GsW0bfstRJ3KSEgU&si=kziWk-eNjYUyt%5FdC&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**Gia Margaret**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/gia-margaret?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Good Friend](https://www.glamglare.com/music/gia-margaret-good-friend-video/)”
- [**Roses**](https://glamglare.com/artist/roses?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Pretty (Like a Sin)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/roses-pretty-like-a-sin/)”
- [**Veps**](https://glamglare.com/artist/veps?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[If I Was A Mother](https://www.glamglare.com/music/veps-if-i-was-a-mother/)”
- [**Hause Plants**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/hause-plants?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Do It Like This](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hause-plants-do-it-like-this/)”
- [**Francis of Delirium**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/francis-of-delirium?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[It’s a Beautiful Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/francis-of-delirium-its-a-beautiful-life-video/)”
- [**Melanie Baker**](https://glamglare.com/artist/melanie-baker?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[HAHA!](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-baker-haha-video/)”
- [**Lukka**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lukka?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Fabric of the Cosmos](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lukka-fabric-of-the-cosmos/)”

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos from New Colossus Week

New Colossus week always feels like a whirlwind of discovery. We moved from venue to venue across the Lower East Side and caught artists from all over the world — here are nine moments that stayed with us.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/1---S--n-Byrd-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/2---The-K-s-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/3---I-Want-Poetry-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/4---Adult-Leisure-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/5--Zinnia-s-Garden-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/6---Hause--Plants-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/7---The-Jump-Cuts-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/8---Br--et-1.jpeg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/9---glamglare---Elke-and-Oliver-1.jpeg)

(Photos: Elke Nominikat)

1. Sûn Byrd - Oslo, Norway
2. The K’s - Warrington, UK
3. I Want Poetry - Dresden, Germany
4. [Adult Leisure](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) \- Bristol, UK
5. Zinnia’s Garden - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
6. [Hause Plants](https://glamglare.com/artist/hause-plants?ref=glamglare.com) \- Lisbon, Portugal
7. The Jump Cuts - West Palm Beach, FL, USA
8. Bríet - Reykjavík, Iceland
9. glamglare - New York, NY, USA
### Lukka - Fabric of the Cosmos
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lukka-fabric-of-the-cosmos/
Last updated: 2026-03-11T17:46:03.000Z
[**Lukka**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lukka?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Fabric of the Cosmos” moves with a quiet kind of gravity. Syncopated drums give the song its dreamy pulse, while soft vocals sit deep in the mix, drifting through layers of shimmering guitars and synths. The New York–based trio — **Franzi Szymkowiak** (vocals, guitar, synth), **Ashley Gonzalez** (bass), and **Simon “SiFi” Fishburn** (drums, synth) — builds the track around hypnotic grooves and expansive textures, creating a sound that feels both grounded and cosmic at once.

Franzi says about the song:

> “It’s about trying to see beyond the three-dimensional world and being only able to do that through e-motion (electric motion/vibrations,), dreams or day visions. The song slips into the metaphysical world.”

“Fabric of the Cosmos” appears on Lukka’s upcoming album *Wendekind*, out June 5\. The record traces themes of loss, memory, and self-discovery while reflecting on the artist’s own roots and sense of place.

Franzi explains:

> “Over the past three years, a series of events pushed me to look inward and question what had been driving my choices and behavior. The album became a deeply personal and spiritual journey, leading me back to my roots and to memories of where I came from. I was born during Germany’s turning point around the fall of the Berlin Wall. Children born in East Germany at that time were called ‘Wendekinder’ - a generation born into a new, free world. Also my mum always called me a ‘Wendekind’. It felt like the perfect title for the album.”

Listen to “Fabric of the Cosmos,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Lukka](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lukka?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Fabric of the Cosmos" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com).  
Follow the #glamglarepick playlist to hear every Song Pick of the Day, or [sign up](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-baker-haha-video/#/portal) to receive a song per day in your mailbox.

[Fabric of the Cosmos by Lukka](https://lukkamusic.bandcamp.com/track/fabric-of-the-cosmos?ref=glamglare.com)
### Melanie Baker - HAHA! [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/melanie-baker-haha-video/
Last updated: 2026-03-10T16:16:27.000Z
Your day is not going so well? That’s ok. Take things not so seriously and listen to this song for a jolt of energy. Newcastle singer-songwriter [**Melanie Baker**](https://glamglare.com/artist/melanie-baker?ref=glamglare.com)’s power-pop anthem “HAHA!” invites you to laugh it all off and go on with your day.

Melanie explains: 

> I’m not trying to be liked anymore. This song is literally me laughing in the face of my oppressor. It’s a middle finger to anyone who tries to deny you the right to be yourself.

"HAHA!" is the third single off Melanie Baker's debut album [*Somebody Help Me, I'm Being Spontaneous!*,](https://glamglare.com/album/melanie-baker-somebody-help-me-im-being-spontaneous?ref=glamglare.com) out on April 10 via Tambourhinoceros. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://tambou.lnk.to/tamb394?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video directed by Ellen Dixon and Katie Anderson below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Francis of Delirium  - It’s a Beautiful Life [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/francis-of-delirium-its-a-beautiful-life-video/
Last updated: 2026-03-09T21:02:19.000Z
[**Francis of Delirium**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/francis-of-delirium?ref=glamglare.com) is the project of Luxembourg-based musician **Jana Bahrich**, who now announces her second album, [*Run, Run Pure Beauty*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/francis-of-delirium-run-run-pure-beauty?ref=glamglare.com), arriving May 29 via Dalliance Recordings. The new single “It’s a Beautiful Life” bursts open with bright guitars and a chorus that feels instantly uplifting — the kind of bouncy, feel-good anthem that is hard to resist.

Yet beneath the euphoric energy lies a thoughtful observation of everyday life. Bahrich builds the song from fleeting moments and small scenes that reveal both beauty and loneliness. As she explains:

> “A coffee I had with a pianist who was about to play a Philip Glass piece at the Philharmonie in Berlin, watching a couple break up on a New York City park bench, walking past a choir rehearsing in a basement, and examining a loneliness that feels ingrained into daily life,” Jana says. “I’m not denying pain but trying to find the beauty alongside it.”

The video, directed by **Kiyan Agadjani**, adds a playful narrative inspired by classic teen movies, following an underdog basketball team called “The Rats” as they face the professional squad “The Giants." It's a story about perseverance and connection that took eight months to bring to life.

Listen to "It’s a Beautiful Life," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Francis of Delirium](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/francis-of-delirium?ref=glamglare.com) and add "It’s a Beautiful Life" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/21tZUSahw3fvI7Yfi8RFXK?si=7ee04c1b8f064dbf&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-a-beautiful-life/1866868254?i=1866868257&ref=glamglare.com).

[Run, Run Pure Beauty by Francis of Delirium](https://francisofdelirium.bandcamp.com/album/run-run-pure-beauty?ref=glamglare.com)
### Hause Plants - Do It Like This
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/hause-plants-do-it-like-this/
Last updated: 2026-03-13T12:49:30.000Z
We love the serendipity of festivals. Between running from venue to venue, you sometimes run into artists you already know — and suddenly a quick hello turns into a proper catch-up.

That’s exactly what happened on Friday night at [The New Colossus Festival](https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/?ref=glamglare.com), where we caught Lisbon band [**Hause Plants**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/hause-plants?ref=glamglare.com) on stage as part of the [Bands DoBK](https://bandsdobrooklyn.com/?ref=glamglare.com) showcase. The group delivers a burst of high-energy electronic pop-rock that feels made for a packed room: pulsing beats, a driving bass, flashes of guitar, and the kind of momentum that pulls the crowd straight onto the dance floor.

Their new single, “Do It Like This,” released on Thursday, captures that same restless energy. Production on “Do It Like This” comes from Gordon Raphael. The track moves with confidence and groove, balancing sharp electronic textures with a band-like punch that keeps everything lively and immediate.

It’s the kind of song that reminds you why festivals are so special: you walk into a room curious — and walk out with a track you’ll want to play again.

Listen to “Do It Like This,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Hause Plants](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/hause-plants?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Do It Like This" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/38UVe0oRlky2mq2CF12Ekq?si=277506807e034302&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/do-it-like-this/1880370123?i=1880370124&ref=glamglare.com).

[Do It Like This by Hause Plants](https://hauseplants.bandcamp.com/track/do-it-like-this?ref=glamglare.com)
### Veps - If I Was A Mother
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/veps-if-i-was-a-mother/
Last updated: 2026-03-07T17:19:05.000Z
Helena, Laura, June, and Maja of the Norwegian quartet [**Veps**](https://glamglare.com/artist/veps?ref=glamglare.com) are in their early 20s, a time when thoughts about the future begin to feel more tangible. Their new single, “If I Was A Mother,” captures a quiet moment of reflection about what life might hold one day. Built around driving drums and a steady bassline, the song carries a sense of anticipation and possibility.

The band says: 

> We wanted to make a song about looking forward to what comes in the future, in this case the event of becoming mothers, and about how you can look forward to passing on knowledge about life. For some of us, it came as a shock that having children suddenly became something we longed for. The song is also about how it’s important to remember where you are in life and that everything comes at its own pace.

"If I was a Mother" is from Veps' upcoming album, [*ChurchyardStreet 8B*](https://glamglare.com/album/veps-churchyardstreet-8b?ref=glamglare.com), out on May 29 via PNKSLM. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/if-i-was-a-mother/1878139374?i=1878139386&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/08tIViCcc6RaMGgqCYSiKf?si=af25054fb34e4345&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[If I Was A Mother, by VEPSfrom the album ChurchyardStreet 8B![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1956547295_3.jpg)VEPSBandcamp New & Notable Oct 26, 2020![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1956547295_5.jpg)](https://veps.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-was-a-mother?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Roses - Pretty (Like a Sin)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/roses-pretty-like-a-sin/
Last updated: 2026-03-06T18:20:22.000Z
Atmospheric Italo-western sounds set the stage for a dramatic tale about a man whose heart keeps getting broken through his infatuation with a beautiful woman.

The Bristol-based five-piece [**Roses**](https://glamglare.com/artist/roses?ref=glamglare.com) describe themselves as “your favourite ‘girly rock’ band,” but behind the playful tagline sits a punchy indie rock sound.

The band explains: 

> Most stories of heartbreak are told from the girl's perspective. Boy meets girl, girl falls in love, and boy inevitably breaks her heart. But what happens when that girl is only after one thing? Spitting him out, just to pull him right back in.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Pretty (Like A Sin)," on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/roses%5Fofficial?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Gia Margaret - Good Friend [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/gia-margaret-good-friend-video/
Last updated: 2026-03-05T18:25:51.000Z
[**Gia Margaret**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/gia-margaret?ref=glamglare.com) has always had a gift for atmosphere, but with "Good Friend" she lets something else shine through: lightness. The Chicago-based singer-songwriter leans into a bright, feel-good mood here, letting the song breathe while weaving together a surprising mix of influences. Produced with **Guy Sigsworth**, the track brings together a handful of seemingly disparate ideas — even a touch of Gregorian chant — and somehow makes them feel effortless.

The cinematic video captures small, familiar moments shared between friends, perfectly matching the song’s warmth and ease. "Good Friend" appears on [*Singing*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/gia-margaret-singing?ref=glamglare.com), out April 24th via Jagjaguwar.

Reflecting on the track, Margaret says:

> “I wrote ‘Good Friend’ in late 2019, after my first bigger US tour. I remember that it felt like glimpse of what my next album could be. It was fun and light in a way I hadn’t yet expressed with music. Little did I know, my next album(s) would be a result of cancelled tours and uncertain feelings about the future. I unearthed this song when I needed lightness in my creative process while recording ‘Singing’. It reminds me of what my good friends bring to my life during the worst of it. (And that music can be a good friend too.) It was produced by Guy Sigsworth and myself and a product of all things nostalgic to me. A little nod to the late 90s and my everlasting appreciation for weaving Gregorian Chant into pop music.”

Listen to "Good Friend," our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Gia Margaret](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/gia-margaret?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Good Friend" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/02oDklRhWaRhstP9qPrwHg?si=9e53ab4f368140d7&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/good-friend/1869047383?i=1869047706&ref=glamglare.com).

[Singing by Gia Margaret](https://giamargaret.bandcamp.com/album/singing?ref=glamglare.com)
### New Colossus Week
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-colossus-week/
Last updated: 2026-03-05T15:38:32.000Z
The [**New Colossus Festival**](https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is in full swing this week, and we’re heading to the Lower East Side every day to see as many bands as we can.

For us, this year is more about new discoveries than catching up with old favorites, as it was last year. But like every year, we love to immerse ourselves in the music and soak up the spirit that drives glamglare.

I always feel uplifted by a live music festival like The New Colossus because it runs entirely on human energy, with little to no automation.

There is so much joy in the inconvenience: schlepping instruments into venues, setting up and breaking down often complex stage setups just to play a few songs. All of this happens in a supportive, friendly, and somewhat chaotic atmosphere. Every year, it feels tough on Sunday to return to the real world, though I’d argue about which world is truly more real.

If this interests you, most of the festival is still ahead. Get your badge [here](https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/?ref=glamglare.com) and come join the fun.

glamglare was born from a spark ignited by attending our first showcase festival, SXSW, in 2014\. Since then, we have published 3,815 Song Pick of the Day features. You can see all of them by scrolling down our [homepage](https://www.glamglare.com/) infinitely – give it a try, it’s quite a calming experience.

Starting with this newsletter, we’ll also revisit the Song Picks from one, five, and ten years ago and see what memories and stories they bring back.

## Cover Song of the Week: Bleach Lab - Losing My Favorite Game

Both the Swedish band The Cardigans and London-based [Bleach Lab](https://www.bleachlab.com/?ref=glamglare.com) were formed by the guitarists and bassists after working in other projects. The Cardigans went on to dominate the airwaves in the 1990s with hits like “Lovefool” and “My Favorite Game.”

Bleach Lab covered the latter and turned it into a gentler version by taking the edge off the – some might say annoying – signature riff of the original.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

Here are five artists from across Europe playing The New Colossus Festival this week that we’re excited to see live — two of them we already caught earlier this week.

1. From Norway: Sûn Byrd - “Dance in the Sun”
2. From the U.K.: The K’s - “Chancer”
3. From Sweden: Wolfschmidt - “You&I”
4. From the U.K.: Marketplace - “Edroom”
5. From Belgium: Tukan - “Layover”

Sûn Byrd - “Dance in the Sun”

## This Week in glamglare History

![Kyosi, Olivia Morreale, and Miynt](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/LookInThePast.jpg)

Kyosi, Olivia Morreale, and Miynt

### 1 Year: Miynt - Blu-ray Land

For the Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer [**Miynt**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miynt?ref=glamglare.com), “it felt fun to make a theme song for a dead brand.” “Blu-ray Land” is the opener for her 2025 album [*Rain Money Dogs*](https://glamglare.com/album/miynt-rain-money-dogs?ref=glamglare.com). It is also the latest in a long line of glamglare features since 2016.

### 5 Years: Olivia Morreale - Parasomnia

Olivia Morreale is a jazz singer from LA, and “[Parasomnia](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-olivia-morreale-parasomnia/)” was her third single ever (according to Spotify). Wait for the bridge, “where it warps into a sort of nightmarish and dark space,” as she cannot let go of that person even in her sleep. Olivia released her latest EP last spring.

### 10 Years: Kyosi - Early Riser

“[Early Riser](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-kyosi-early-riser/)” is a bright, uplifting pop song that captures the energy of a sunny morning. It was one of the tracks that helped define glamglare early on: a young female artist who writes and produces her own songs.

Kyosi later shifted from pop toward more experimental music and performed at a glamglare showcase in 2018, where she unfortunately wasn’t ready to play “Early Riser.” She hasn’t released new music since 2019, and her website doesn’t indicate whether she is still active, but we definitely hope to hear from her again.

## Song Pick of the Day

![ARK IDENTITY, deary, Lilly Gitlitz, Bea Elmy Martin, Mel Denisse, Sub*T, and Y](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/03/Song-Picks-09-2026.jpg)

ARK IDENTITY, deary, Lilly Gitlitz, Bea Elmy Martin, Mel Denisse, Sub\*T, and Y

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtu.be/W70TH8YVSG4?si=xwd7Ln%5F75MR8yLVG&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**Bea Elmy Martin**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bea-elmy-martin?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Anouk](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bea-elmy-martin-anouk/)”
- [**deary**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deary?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Alfie](https://www.glamglare.com/music/deary-alfie-video/)”
- [**Lilly Gitlitz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lilly-gitlitz?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Nineteen](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lilly-gitlitz-nineteen/)”
- [**ARK IDENTITY**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ark-identity?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Fading Light](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ark-identity-fading-light/)”
- [**Mel Denisse**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mel-denisse?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[aiming alone](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mel-denisse-aiming-alone/)”
- [**Y**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/y?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[May](https://www.glamglare.com/music/y-may/)”
- [**Sub\*T**](https://glamglare.com/artist/subt?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Overcomplicated](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sub-t-overcomplicated/)”

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos: New Colossus Memories

The New Colossus Festival returned to the Lower East Side this week for its seventh edition since launching in 2019\. The second installment in March 2020 quickly became the stuff of legend, arriving just before the world shut down, and in 2021, the festival understandably had to sit that year out. Since then, Steven, Mike, and Lio have continued to build something truly special: a week where new music takes over the neighborhood and artists, journalists, industry folks, and fans gather in venues just a few blocks apart.

For us, New Colossus has always been about more than the music. It’s about reconnecting with friends, meeting artists we previously only knew through their music, and making new friends along the way as we move between venues across the Lower East Side. That sense of community is part of what makes the festival feel so unique.

To celebrate the start of this year’s edition, I looked back through our archives. These nine photos capture a few of my favorite New Colossus moments over the years.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard, and others

1. 2019: Penelope Isles from Brighton, signed to Bella Union at The Delancey
2. 2020: With Lukas Fendrich from the band Hunger. We ended up chatting and hanging out for quite a while that night.
3. 2020: [Wyldest](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com) from London. One of our very last live shows before everything shut down for a long time. Luckily, we saw Zoe Mead again last year when she returned to New Colossus.
4. 2021: Back! After the forced break, it felt wonderful to return to the Lower East Side.
5. 2023: With our friend Ema Drei aka [Giungla](https://glamglare.com/artist/giungla?ref=glamglare.com) from Milano, Italy. She had just finished her set that day.
6. 2023: What a wonderful surprise! While attending [Helen Ganya](https://glamglare.com/artist/helen-ganya?ref=glamglare.com)’s show, a fav musician was playing drums in her live set: Ed Riman aka [Hilang Child](https://glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com)
7. 2024: With Icelandic legend Siggy Baldursson (Sugarcubes).
8. 2025: [Yndling](https://glamglare.com/artist/yndling?ref=glamglare.com)
9. 2024: Oliver and me at New Colossus.
### Sub*T - Overcomplicate
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sub-t-overcomplicated/
Last updated: 2026-03-04T22:30:22.000Z
Grace Bennett and Jade Alcantara, aka [**Sub\*T**](https://glamglare.com/artist/subt?ref=glamglare.com), met online through their shared love of music and eventually decided to form a band together. It does not get much more rock’n’roll than that. Still, they didn’t rush things and took seven years before releasing their debut full-length album, [*How My Own Voice Sounds*](https://glamglare.com/album/subt-how-my-own-voice-sounds?ref=glamglare.com), a title that means quite literally what the band explains:

> The album title itself is more of a statement, but it poses a question we’ve been asking ourselves since we first started our band. How does my own voice sound? Not in a literal way. We know that much. But how do I want to use it, what do I want to say, how do I want to express all the details of my life so that I can recognize the sound of my own voice and understand myself? This album represents all the ways you can answer that to hear yourself as you really are, ultimately.

The single **“Overcomplicate”** is a grungy track about self-sabotaging thoughts, showcasing the band’s restrained approach to indie rock and their interplay of vocals.

How *My Own Voice Sounds* is out on May 1\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Overcomplicated" on your [favorite streaming service](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/subt/overcomplicate?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Y - May
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/y-may/
Last updated: 2026-03-03T18:10:08.000Z
There’s something disorienting about London collective [**Y**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/y?ref=glamglare.com). Their new single, “May” doesn’t ease you in. It locks into a pulse and tightens.

Built around a relentless rhythm section and a bassline that feels almost claustrophobic, the track moves with purpose. Rock guitar cuts cleanly through the mix while dark female vocals hover above it, cool but emotionally charged. Subtle Middle Eastern tonalities flicker through the arrangement, giving the song an almost Egyptian edge. And then there’s the saxophone. Not decorative, but insistent, adding a slightly menacing undertow.

Y is **Adam Brennan** (vocals, guitar), **Sophie Coppin** (vocals, synth), **Dan GB** (bass), **Fells** (drums), **Harry Mchale** (sax). They thrive in that tension between control and chaos. “May” feels edgy and pulsating, the kind of track that dances on unstable ground.

The band says about their new release:

> “‘May’ was written in the run up to an election happening that month. The song weaves subtle political and cultural jabs with imagery of growth and decay, pulling on both public events and private turmoil happening during the time. In cohesion with our previous releases, ‘May’ keeps a sense of humour - a dance-while-you-cry kind of number - while maintaining our signature sound.”

Listen to "May," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Y](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/y?ref=glamglare.com) and add "May" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6m56WmEOvqQOBjKCN5vyly?si=962e0aa3fa5f44ab&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/may/1873283889?i=1873283895&ref=glamglare.com).
### Mel Denisse - aiming alone
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mel-denisse-aiming-alone/
Last updated: 2026-03-02T17:16:28.000Z
Heavy beats and dense soundscapes — with vocals that barely float above the mix — feel like the perfect soundtrack for isolation. On “aiming alone,” Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**Mel Denisse**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mel-denisse?ref=glamglare.com) further sharpens a signature sound that blends alt-rock weight with shoegaze atmosphere. 

> 'aiming alone’ details wanting to be understood with urgency, while still feeling sealed off behind glass. On the other side, the world watches and speculates, close enough to see you, never close enough to meet you. That distance becomes the point: the two realities can’t be reconciled. The outro carries that into finality – an acceptance of the lone road, and the resolve of aiming alone.

Listen to "aiming alone," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/aiming-alone/1874285368?i=1874285369&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2T7DoPlq73trg2fNXhXx1v?si=6d7f16c0f59c4520&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[aiming alone, by mel denissetrack by mel denisse![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1684089206_3.jpg)mel denisseBandcamp New & Notable Oct 17, 2024![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1684089206_5.jpg)](https://meldenisse.bandcamp.com/track/aiming-alone?ref=glamglare.com)
### ARK IDENTITY - Fading Light
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ark-identity-fading-light/
Last updated: 2026-03-01T20:12:06.000Z
A little ironic, perhaps, that on the 28th anniversary of quitting smoking — twenty-eight years and counting — I’m sharing a visualizer that opens with someone lighting a cigarette. Life has its little twists. That fleeting image belongs to [**ARK IDENTITY**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ark-identity?ref=glamglare.com)’s newest single “Fading Light” — and once the haze clears, what remains is something altogether more mesmerizing.

The Canadian songwriter, singer, and producer Noah Mroueh, who records as ARK IDENTITY, first caught our attention last year through his collaboration with [Double Wish](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/double-wish?ref=glamglare.com) on "[Aeroplane](https://www.glamglare.com/music/double-wish-aeroplane-ft-ark-identity)." With “Fading Light,” he leans fully into the atmosphere. Built on a soft, pulsing groove and washed in reverb-drenched textures, the track feels less like a narrative and more like a state of mind; floating, reflective, and quietly existential. Noah says about "Fading Light:"

> “The song came together entirely from a feeling and a vibe. I wasn’t trying to write a story. I was chasing a feeling. It feels immersive, almost like you’re floating inside someone’s head and consciousness. I didn’t intentionally try to create that feeling, but I think that’s what gives it its identity."

Written and recorded in a single session, the track took shape as Noah improvised melodies and lyrics over an ethereal groove. Those instinctive early takes became the final vocal, preserved for their honesty.“Fading Light” doesn’t demand your attention. It gently pulls you in — and once you’re there, you won’t want to leave.

Listen to “Fading Light,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [ARK IDENTITY](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ark-identity?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Fading Light" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2NXaChEQq4DKEOsEXCoE5J?si=e06e57a65aee4ac3&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/fading-light/1872198007?i=1872198009&ref=glamglare.com).
### Lilly Gitlitz - Nineteen
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lilly-gitlitz-nineteen/
Last updated: 2026-03-04T21:34:42.000Z
Sometimes it only takes one unexpected encounter to feel like you’ve stepped back in time. In “Nineteen,” Brooklyn singer-songwriter [**Lilly Gitlitz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lilly-gitlitz?ref=glamglare.com) captures that dizzying moment when the past suddenly feels present again — not in soft nostalgia, but in sharp clarity.

With its crisp, lively folk-pop energy and forward motion, the song mirrors the rush of memory itself: in and out, circling back, refusing to sit still.

Lilly says about the song:

> When I was Nineteen, I had a world-bending crush, but didn't tell the person my feelings until nearly five years later when we happened to reunite on a train. Nineteen is about how memory makes time fluid — how a single admission or recounting can send you hurdling back. The past is not static, it is a living breathing being waiting for its turn off the bench.

"Nineteen" is the first song off Lilly Gitlitz's debut EP *The Past Is Breathing Now*, out on April 10\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/nineteen/1874433274?i=1874433275&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7AZDVChAu3FVMbdi9sWZd7?si=2993410eda25474b&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Nineteen, by Lilly Gitlitztrack by Lilly Gitlitz![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2537893478_3.jpg)Lilly GitlitzBandcamp New & Notable Apr 5, 2018![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2537893478_5.jpg)](https://lillygitlitz.bandcamp.com/track/nineteen?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### deary - Alfie [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/deary-alfie-video/
Last updated: 2026-02-27T20:37:52.000Z
There’s something instantly transportive about the video for “Alfie.” The protagonist slips a cassette into her Walkman, places those wonderfully flimsy headphones over her ears, and glides off on roller skates. It’s pure nostalgia. And yes, “flimsy” only by today’s standards — back then, it felt like freedom.

[**deary**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deary?ref=glamglare.com) drench “Alfie” in reverb and hazy, dreamlike textures that slowly swell until the song opens up in a glorious, almost overwhelming rush. At seven and a half minutes, it never drags; instead, it pulls you deeper and deeper into its shoegaze current. You can hear the love for Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, and My Bloody Valentine, but deary shape those influences into something fluid and beautifully their own.

With “Alfie,” the London three-piece — **Rebecca “Dottie” Cockram** (guitar, vocals), **Ben Easton** (guitar), and **Harry Catchpole** (drums) — set the tone for their debut album [*Birding*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/deary-birding?ref=glamglare.com), out April 3 via Bella Union.

Ben Easton says about the album:

> “I was writing the record in one of the worst periods of my life. I was not in a good space at all. Our last EP, Aurelia, was about transition, and how it's cool to change. And **Birding** is, ‘Oh no, I‘ve made some really disruptive life decisions.’ The album came from an isolated, almost hopeless space, and you can hear that in parts of the record. But there are also moments that are very self-loving and meditative, and a bit more uplifting."

“Alfie” captures that tension — wistful and weightless on the surface, yet emotionally raw underneath. Let it spin, and maybe — just maybe — dust off that old Walkman feeling again.  
  
Listen to “Alfie,” our Song Pick of the Day at glamglare, and watch the cinematic video.

Connect with [deary](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deary?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Alfie" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3pRC68ju71MW3CwcpueO2c?ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/alfie/1859619407?i=1859620087&ref=glamglare.com).

[Birding by deary](https://deary.bandcamp.com/album/birding?ref=glamglare.com)
### Bea Elmy Martin - Anouk
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/bea-elmy-martin-anouk/
Last updated: 2026-02-27T21:26:20.000Z
In times of change, close friendships can be even more difficult to maintain than romantic relationships. London singer/songwriter [**Bea Elmy Martin**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bea-elmy-martin?ref=glamglare.com) reflects on that delicate dynamic in her new single “Anouk,” written about her best friend from university.

It’s an emotional, quietly epic song that may bring to mind someone who once felt inseparable — and perhaps still does. At the end of the track, a voice message from her friend is woven into the song, adding a deeply personal touch that makes the bond feel beautifully real.

Bea Elmy Martin says:

> “Anouk is a song I wrote about my best friend. While recording it, we were living on opposite sides of London, which was challenging at times, but we made it work. Because the song is about someone I love very deeply, every session I felt a push to make it sound more and more ethereal because she is so special to me.”

Listen to "Anouk," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/anouk/1868659110?i=1868659121&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/25a077iA1q2cDeIKCiZ43b?si=0e223d77caff48d0&ref=glamglare.com), or on YouTube below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Holding the Line
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/holding-the-line/
Last updated: 2026-02-26T15:21:27.000Z
In music and in winter, structure matters. What holds steady often carries us through.

As we (very) slowly look forward to the end of the toughest part of winter, there are some unwelcome changes in our neighborhood. We don’t know how much the cold streak contributed, but the Tin Building at the Seaport closed for good. Elke and I loved it as an oasis where you could instantly step into the swanky world of luxury and good taste. We have never met anyone who thought otherwise, but that was unfortunately not enough to save the place. The good news is that the globetrotting [Balloon Museum](https://balloonmuseum.world/?ref=glamglare.com) opens an outpost there this summer, so the neighborhood won’t have to live with yet another empty space for too long.

Despite knowing better, I found myself scrolling Instagram on a beach vacation. That’s when a [post by Montreal musician Wrené Nova](https://www.instagram.com/p/DSAfhrdDoRd/?igsh=aDBvYTBsaHB4ZHJ5&ref=glamglare.com), Montreal musician Wrené Nova, stopped me and got me thinking. And thinking is something I love to do at the beach, where your gaze drifts into the distance, and the rhythmic sound of the waves soothes the mind.

![Wrené Nova](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/02/Wrene.jpg)

Wrené Nova

The idea of featuring covers sparked in that moment on the beach, and I’ve already written about it in this [newsletter](https://www.glamglare.com/music/youve-got-the-music-in-you/). Then, a few weeks later, Wrené reached out to us about her upcoming album [*The Intangible*](https://glamglare.com/album/wrene-the-intangible?ref=glamglare.com), out on March 1.

The album explores the future of music from an artist’s perspective, a topic she touched on in an [angry article in Range Magazine](https://readrange.com/an-artists-perspective-on-spotify/?ref=glamglare.com). She says in her press release: “*The Intangible* speaks directly to many of the conversations shaping alternative music -the backlash against streaming platforms, the pressure to conform to algorithms, defiance against labels pushing AI, preserving humanity in art, for example.”

However, the album feels more like a push forward than a complaint about the status quo. Lush, elegant synth textures and Wrene’s rich vocals make up an electronic masterpiece that hints at its heritage with a delicious cover as its closing track (see below).

# Cover Song of the Week: Wrené - Come To Me (Björk Cover)

[COME TO ME, by Wrenéfrom the album THE INTANGIBLE![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2499077293_3.jpg)WrenéWrené![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2499077293_5.jpg)](https://wrene.bandcamp.com/track/come-to-me?ref=glamglare.com)

Covering a Björk song is no small task — her compositions rarely follow predictable paths, and her voice is inseparable from the music itself. Wrené keeps the emotional core of “Come to Me” intact but expands the track with a richer electronic palette. Rather than mirroring Björk’s singular delivery, she leans into her own, giving the song a subtle yet meaningful shift in perspective.

## Five Songs: Celebrating the Bass

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

Some songs don’t just sound good — they’re constructed. This week’s Five Songs are built on pulse and lift. On bass lines that move instead of circle. On drums that propel rather than explode. On tension that tightens, holds, and then releases with precision.

None of these songs are chaotic. None rely on spectacle. They rise because they’re built to rise. These are songs and moods I keep coming back to.

- **The Clash** – “London Calling”Urgent and taut, driven by rhythm rather than ornament. The bass pushes forward, the structure never loosens, and the tension stays coiled from start to finish.
- **New Order** – “Bizarre Love Triangle”The bass carries the melody, the synths propel the motion. Emotional repetition becomes momentum rather than nostalgia.
- **Pet Shop Boys** – “It’s a Sin”Drama contained within discipline. The intensity feels massive, but it’s carefully structured, sharpened, controlled.
- **Prince** – “Sign o’ the Times”Minimal and razor-precise. Space becomes part of the architecture. Nothing wasted, nothing excess.
- **Warpaint** – “Love Is to Die”A hypnotic bass line anchors the song as layers slowly unfold. The lift is deliberate, patient, and quietly commanding.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Georgia Reed, Kid Sistr, Emma Lindquist, Mute Swan, Beatrix, Bella Kay, and Wings of Desire](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/02/Song-Picks-08-2026.jpg)

Georgia Reed, Kid Sistr, Emma Lindquist, Mute Swan, Beatrix, Bella Kay, and Wings of Desire

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuvdFq5oaq2WKYslHoXHuSD&si=S%5F2mij6IgedF3gTs&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*, Apple Music*[*2*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or Spotify*[*3*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**Kid Sistr**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kid-sistr?ref=glamglare.com) ​- “[American Teenage Prophecy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kid-sistr-american-teenage-prophecy-video/)”
- [**Beatrix**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beatrix?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Class Reunion](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beatrix-class-reunion/)”
- [**Emma Lindquist**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-lindquist?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Closer To You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-lindquist-closer-to-you/)”
- [**Bella Kay**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bella-kay?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Steady](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bella-kay-steady/)”
- [**Wings of Desire**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/wings-of-desire?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Nothing Left To Give](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wings-of-desire-nothing-left-to-give-video/)”
- [**Georgia Reed**](https://glamglare.com/artist/georgia-reed?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Golden](https://www.glamglare.com/music/georgia-reed-golden/)”
- [**Mute Swan**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mute-swan?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Like a Chump](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mute-swan-like-a-chump-video/)”

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Before the Blizzard

Winter hasn’t offered many opportunities lately. So on Saturday, with heavy snow in the forecast, we went out.

At the Reservoir in Central Park, clouds drifted across a bright blue sky until suddenly the sun broke through — glorious. We haven’t seen sunshine in ages, it seems. The water was frozen, except for one small opening around a fountain, a quiet reminder that not everything stands still.

From there to the Guggenheim for the [Gabriele Münter exhibition](https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/gabriele-munter?ref=glamglare.com) (until April, 2026\. Not in the Rotunda — that’s being prepared for something else — but still within those curved walls. Among portraits and photographs, landscapes from her time in Murnau. Places I know by heart because I grew up there. Seeing them here, in New York, felt quietly extraordinary.

By Sunday, we stopped at the Seaport, the air already shifting. Then the snow came, and the city slowed to a halt. From our terrace, everything looked newly hushed. It is pretty. I still don’t like it.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Mute Swan - Like a Chump [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mute-swan-like-a-chump-video/
Last updated: 2026-02-25T19:00:45.000Z
There are songs that shimmer in full light, and then there are songs that belong to a grey afternoon, when the sky hangs low, and the sun only breaks through for a second before retreating again. [**Mute Swan**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mute-swan?ref=glamglare.com)’s “Like a Chump” lives in that in-between space.

Where “[Cocteau Swan](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mute-swan-cocteau-swan-ft-citrus-clouds/)” glowed with lift and harmony, this new single leans inward. The Tucson, AZ–based dream-pop project trades sparkle for mood, letting dense guitars and a hushed emotional undercurrent slowly unfold. Nothing rushes. The song breathes. It lingers.

Speaking about the dusty space-rock of “Like a Chump,” which marks another deluge of guitar wrapped in threads of synth, **Mike Barnett** (guitar/vocals) says: 

> “I asked our drummer, Gilbert, if he had a beat I could use to write a new song and he said, just use the beat from Nookie by Limp Bizkit. Anyway, I used some of the lyrics too and Hannah McCain (Sonya Blade) sang the outro. We really hope Fred Durst hears it.”

“Like a Chump” appears on the band’s forthcoming sophomore LP [*Skin Slip*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/mute-swan-skin-slip?ref=glamglare.com), due March 6 via Hit The North Records and Wooden Tooth Records — a record that now carries added resonance following the passing of guitarist **Thomas Sloane**. There’s no heaviness in the sound itself, but knowing the context adds a quiet depth to every note.

On a day when the light barely pushes through the clouds, this is exactly the kind of song you want close. Listen to “Like a Chump,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Mute Swan](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mute-swan?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Like a Chump" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0rJdjIaxRGvqcKZyb6hjN9?si=3834498be8794839&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/like-a-chump/1831498795?i=1831498804&ref=glamglare.com).

[Skin Slip by mute swan](https://muteswanmusic.bandcamp.com/album/skin-slip?ref=glamglare.com)
### Georgia Reed - Golden
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/georgia-reed-golden/
Last updated: 2026-02-24T17:20:07.000Z
There’s something quietly luminous about “Golden.” The London-via-Australia singer-songwriter [**Georgia Reed**](https://glamglare.com/artist/georgia-reed?ref=glamglare.com) builds a warm, intense atmosphere that feels like a slow beach walk at golden hour — when the light softens everything and time seems to stretch just a little longer.

It’s a song to sink into. The production glows without overpowering, and Georgia’s voice carries it all with effortless warmth. You almost don’t want it to end — you could listen to her sing forever.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Golden,” on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/golden/1876428617?i=1876428636&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6sji32AsF0W1XNobXnQ0Bo?si=585bf68385dc47c9&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Wings of Desire - Nothing Left To Give [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wings-of-desire-nothing-left-to-give-video/
Last updated: 2026-02-23T18:20:50.000Z
Sometimes a song title lingers before you even press play. “Nothing Left To Give” did exactly that for me. Is it the quiet end of a relationship, when love has run its course? Or is it that unsettling realization that the city you once adored suddenly feels emptied out?

[**Wings of Desire**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/wings-of-desire?ref=glamglare.com) lean into that ambiguity and turn it into something quietly powerful. With “Nothing Left To Give,” they continue their project of releasing a single on each new moon of the 2026 lunar calendar. At its core, this is a song about burnout in the face of modern pressures, yet it never feels heavy-handed. Instead, **Chloe Little** and **James Taylor** wrap the idea in a beautifully mesmerizing, propulsive beat, their harmonies gliding over the tension. It turns exhaustion into forward motion.

Asked about it, the duo says:

> “Modernity has long demanded a channeling of human energies and emotions into patterns that are moulded by economic and disciplinary requirements. some days we feel like we have nothing left to give but somehow we keep on pushing.”

That push, that fragile persistence, runs through every second of the track. Listen to “Nothing Left To Give,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the road trip video directed by Amber Little:

Connect with [Wings of Desire](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/wings-of-desire?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Nothing Left To Give" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/57PWqa7hSt8mKT8f1W3XwH?si=b14a50d26dfa43ca&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/nothing-left-to-give/1871305281?i=1871305286&ref=glamglare.com).
### Bella Kay - Steady
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/bella-kay-steady/
Last updated: 2026-02-22T18:44:00.000Z
In “Steady,” the Florida-via-Texas singer-songwriter [**Bella Kay**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bella-kay?ref=glamglare.com) does the negative self-talk for you — the kind that creeps in when you feel unworthy of love. Lines like “Guess I’ll never be ready” capture that familiar fear of never quite being enough.

The restrained, guitar-driven production keeps the song intimate and grounded, turning it into an honest reflection on self-doubt rather than a plea for reassurance. Bella lays out her insecurities with striking clarity, even admitting she’s “working on it.”

It is also worth pointing out that the song is co-written and produced by Alexis Kesselman, aka [Idarose](https://www.instagram.com/idarosemusic/?ref=glamglare.com), making it one of the still too rare all-female collaborations in alternative pop.

“Steady” appears on Bella Kay’s new three-song release, *a couple of minutes out*. Listen to “Steady,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://bellakay.lnk.to/acoupleminutesout?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the lyric video below.

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Emma Lindquist - Closer To You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-lindquist-closer-to-you/
Last updated: 2026-02-21T18:11:04.000Z
I didn’t expect to think of Minneapolis superstar Prince while casually listening to Danish singer/songwriter [**Emma Lindquist**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-lindquist?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single — and yet here we are. “Closer To You” carries that same effortless swagger and finesse, the kind of minimal confidence that made Prince’s “Kiss” so timeless. It’s lean, self-assured, and quietly magnetic. I couldn’t help but fall for it immediately. It’s just so good.

On “Closer To You,” Emma Lindquist explores her own sexual freedom, pairing intimate pop instincts with a sense of control that never slips into excess. She says:

> “I’ve never dared to tell anyone that I’m completely undone by them, even though I feel a spark every time we’re close.”

That tension comes through beautifully in the lyrics:

> *“I imagine walking slowly towards you* 
> *And the wine inside my blood makes me sway as I get closer to you* 
> *I imagine feeling soft, only inches from your faces* 
> *Smiling in the way that you do makes my heart go”*

It’s all closeness, anticipation, and self-awareness. It's desire expressed with elegance rather than force. One quiet spark, fully owned.

Listen to "Closer To You," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Emma Lindquist](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-lindquist?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Closer To You" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0bbX9rykPzJQQ24w59qgXB?si=ba8a6cd5394b48de&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/closer-to-you/1870673959?i=1870674065&ref=glamglare.com).

[Emma Lindquist](https://soundcloud.com/emmalindquist-music?ref=glamglare.com "Emma Lindquist") · [Closer to you](https://soundcloud.com/emmalindquist-music/closer-to-you?ref=glamglare.com "Closer to you")
### Beatrix - Class Reunion
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beatrix-class-reunion/
Last updated: 2026-02-25T22:29:38.000Z
The LA-based singer-songwriter [**Beatrix**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beatrix?ref=glamglare.com) (Arielle Kasnetz) switches perspectives in her story about the attempt to reconnect with an old flame. The acoustic production, with flute and piano, enhances the dreamlike atmosphere as the refrain “no one loves you like I did” lands like a quiet but definitive goodbye.

Beatrix explains:

> Ten years later, they see each other at a class reunion… But one thing is true — no one loves him like she did.

"Class Reunion" is the third single from Beatrix's new album [*We Swallowed The Sky*](https://glamglare.com/album/beatrix-we-swallowed-the-sky?ref=glamglare.com), out on April 24 via Nice Life. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite streaming service or watch the entire story in the video directed by Rogue Bonaventura below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Kid Sistr ​- American Teenage Prophecy [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kid-sistr-american-teenage-prophecy-video/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:18:35.000Z
There’s something disarmingly gentle about [**Kid Sistr**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kid-sistr?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “American Teenage Prophecy.” The song unfolds in a quiet, steady flow, carried by acoustic guitar and close harmonies that feel intimate rather than declarative.

Comprised of **Sabel Englert** (guitar/vocals), **Sara Keden** (bass/vocals), and **Rebecca Webster** (drums), the trio often centers their music around girlhood, angst, and infatuation — here, with a softness that lets the sentiment breathe.

The band says about the track:

> "*‘American Teenage Prophecy’ feels like a flower blooming and inside it, there is an acoustic guitar and three gay girls. It was inspired by a late-night viewing of the 2010 biopic* The Runaways*, and asks: what if Joan Jett and Cherie Currie got married and started a family? The song is meant to imagine a world where queer romance flourishes in all the ways straight romance is allowed to: first kisses in treehouses, passing notes in study hall, high school prom, dorm room romance, in every decade, every state, every country. What are the love stories we could have if there was nothing standing in our way?*”

It’s a tender vision, grounded in everyday images and quiet hope. Listen to "American Teenage Prophecy," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Kid Sistr](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kid-sistr?ref=glamglare.com) and add "American Teenage Prophecy" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3fGewiHyMYBWH3aGciSDJo?si=cf6c514f05c34894&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/american-teenage-prophecy/1871282501?i=1871282503&ref=glamglare.com).
### In Praise of the Extra Mile
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/in-praise-of-the-extra-mile/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T15:22:32.000Z
Do you watch the Olympics? We found a new appreciation for the games and watch competitions whenever we can. I miss a bit of the serendipity of earlier times, when you watched whatever came on TV instead of selecting coverage from a menu. On the other hand, the footage from drones chasing after the athletes is spectacular.

And the drama! We freed our schedule and managed to watch **Ilia Malinin**’s free skate live as his much-anticipated quadruple axel became a single. We felt for him in his disappointment, but there was also beauty in the failure: he showed that even at this level, athletes are still human.

A couple of weeks ago, we discovered these [relaxing daytime DJ mixes on YouTube](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cold-days-warm-sounds/). As it often happens on the internet, there is an entire subculture around these videos and a seemingly endless supply of them.

Last Monday, we watched **Ana Hagen** DJing in a gallery in Buenos Aires. We were reminded of our own visits to the city: cool-looking people (predominantly male) hanging out in a fancy place and chilling to the music.

Remarkably, Ana DJ’d with two turntables rather than the now-ubiquitous digital Pioneer rig, which made the performance slower and more deliberate.

I don’t know much about DJing or how much vinyl versus digital affects the audience experience. It sure does for the DJ: instead of slipping a thumb drive into her pocket, Ana needed to fill a crate and then somehow carry it to the venue (boxes of records get heavy quickly, as we know from moving apartments). She flipped through the records, knew where the desired track was, and dropped the needle at the right spot rather than just scrolling through a playlist.

Eschewing the convenience that technology provides for the love of the process is becoming increasingly important to enjoy creativity. We are reaching the point where any result can be achieved with just a prompt. Someone who, like Ana Hagen, goes the extra mile for a performance is much appreciated.

## Cover Song of the Week: Jessie’s Girl

Rick Springfield’s classic 80s jealousy tale has little drama: probably, Rick is over his nameless crush in a day or so; after all, who would risk a good friendship over a girl? Manchester-via-New Jersey Robin Koob, aka Run Remedy, adds intensity by stripping away all that 80s pop-rock swagger. In her version, conflict and heartbreak loom.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com).

These aren’t the songs you’d typically expect from us. But sometimes it’s good to step slightly outside your own lane, especially when Italy is calling. With the Olympics in full swing in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Sanremo Music Festival heading toward its February 28 finale, the country feels impossible to ignore right now.

Last year, when Oliver and I were invited to a special Sanremo youth event in New York, we saw firsthand how a new generation of artists is stepping into Italy’s rich melodic tradition — not by copying it, but by reshaping it.

These five songs capture that same spirit.

- **Settembre’s** “Andoti” — loosely, “you left” — moves with quiet intensity, proving less can say more.
- **Alex Wyse** gives “Notte Stupida” a polished, late-night glow.
- **Maria Tomba**’s “Goodbye (voglio good vibes)” chooses joy without losing edge.
- **Vale LP** and **Lil Jolie** make “Dimmi Tu Quando Sei Pronto Per Fare L’Amore” — “Tell Me When You’re Ready to Make Love” — feel fearless and intimate.
- **CLARA’s** “Uragani,” Hurricanes, build like a storm you don’t mind standing in.

These young Sanremo voices carry Italy’s gift for melody into the present, balancing tradition with a fresh, emotionally open pop sensibility.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Opal Mag, Quarters, Moniah, Happy Landing, cruush, Emika, and Art School Girlfriend](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/02/Song-Picks-07-2026.jpg)

Opal Mag, Quarters, Moniah, Happy Landing, cruush, Emika, and Art School Girlfriend

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtCgOWk8qXN2ixrbX5i1Yx2&si=8H4WjROAiT6AuvPI&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*, Apple Music*[*2*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or Spotify*[*3*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**cruush**](https://glamglare.com/artist/cruush?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Great Dane](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cruush-great-dane/)”
- [**HAPPY LANDING**](https://glamglare.com/artist/happy-landing?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Radiate](https://www.glamglare.com/music/happy-landing-radiate/)”
- [**Emika**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emika?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Download Into You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emika-download-into-you/)”
- [**Quarters**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/quarters?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Radio Silence](https://www.glamglare.com/music/quarters-radio-silence/)”
- [**Art School Girlfriend**](https://glamglare.com/artist/art-school-girlfriend?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Doing Laps](https://www.glamglare.com/music/art-school-girlfriend-doing-laps-video/)”
- [**Opal Mag**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/opal-mag?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[World End](https://www.glamglare.com/music/opal-mag-world-end/)”
- [**Moniah**](https://glamglare.com/artist/moniah?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Love You Twice](https://www.glamglare.com/music/moniah-love-you-twice/)”

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Winter Light on Broadway

Downtown Manhattan felt almost cinematic on Monday. After too long a stretch of freezing cold, with sun only sporadically, it finally showed up again — brushing the old, tall buildings along Broadway in that particular winter light that makes everything look sharper and softer at the same time.

We were heading to Wagner Park to relax by the waterfront, with a bit of sunset, a bit of pause.

Nine photos. Just buildings, light, and the simple joy of being out there again.

Enjoy!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Moniah - Love You Twice
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/moniah-love-you-twice/
Last updated: 2026-02-18T17:02:12.000Z
“Love You Twice” is a timeless pop song about a timeless topic: love in its simplest, pure form. When the London singer-songwriter [**Moniah**](https://glamglare.com/artist/moniah?ref=glamglare.com) repeats “You mean the world to me,” it feels less like a cliché and more like a quiet affirmation — direct, open, and unguarded.

Moniah describes it like this:

> ‘Love You Twice’ is a journey into feeling safe, growing in love, and responding to it. Love is the strongest emotion of humankind, and I want anyone who hears it to find their own story and take away something uniquely theirs.

It’s that openness that makes “Love You Twice” resonate. It doesn’t overcomplicate the feeling. It simply invites you in.

Listen to "Love You Twice," our Song Pick of the Day, on your f[avorite streaming service](https://youtu.be/UMOR-rkSAXY?si=9-B1kg0zax%5FpBYon&ref=glamglare.com), or on YouTube below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Opal Mag - World End
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/opal-mag-world-end/
Last updated: 2026-02-17T17:39:51.000Z
Last year, Brighton indie newcomer [**Opal Mag**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/opal-mag?ref=glamglare.com) caught our attention with "[I Don’t Like You, but I Love You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/opal-mag-i-dont-like-you-but-i-love-you/)," a song that felt both sharp and disarmingly open. Now she’s building toward her upcoming EP, and with "World End," she leans into contrast in the most compelling way.

The track is bright, almost effervescent on first listen, but beneath that shimmer lies something far more cutting. Lines like "*I wanna hit you where it hurts*." reveal a raw honesty that refuses to smooth over discomfort. There’s tension here, wrapped in melody.

Asked about the song, Opal Mag says:

> “‘World End’ is an exploration of emotional imbalance, where one person’s pain is minimised while another’s takes centre stage, revealing how that imbalance can be quietly reinforced to serve someone else’s sense of control - kicking them when they’re down”.

It’s that interplay between light and shadow that makes "World End" so gripping. Let it draw you in. With "World End," Opal Mag pairs radiant indie-pop with emotional precision. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day now:

Connect with [Opal Mag](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/opal-mag?ref=glamglare.com) and add "World End" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3MZU1JNZFRBkOJikVKpnvC?si=24ecc566ba854168&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/world-end/1872122775?i=1872122777&ref=glamglare.com).
### Art School Girlfriend - Doing Laps [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/art-school-girlfriend-doing-laps-video/
Last updated: 2026-02-16T18:44:32.000Z
“Doing Laps” draws you straight into the introspective world of [**Art School Girlfriend**](https://glamglare.com/artist/art-school-girlfriend?ref=glamglare.com), the project of UK musician Polly Mackay. Sonically, it showcases her elegant, atmospheric electronic textures and calming vocals that feel almost weightless. Lyrically, it circles around a tension she has addressed before: the love of making music and the quiet pressure of constantly presenting it in the internet age.

“Am I doing it for you?” she repeats — a question that grows heavier with every turn, less rhetorical each time it returns.

"Doing Laps" is the opener of [*Lean In*](https://glamglare.com/album/art-school-girlfriend-lean-in?ref=glamglare.com), the third album by Art School Girlfriend, out on March 11 via Fiction Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the day on Spotify, Apple Music, or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Quarters - Radio Silence
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/quarters-radio-silence/
Last updated: 2026-02-15T19:40:54.000Z
[**Quarters**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/quarters?ref=glamglare.com), the New York three-piece formerly known as Quarters of Change — **Benjamin Orlen Roter**, **Jasper Gee Harris**, and **Attila Lee Anather** — return with “Radio Silence,” a track that unfolds with quiet confidence and a sense of restraint that feels increasingly rare.

“Radio Silence” opens on thick bass and steady drumlines, holding its breath for nearly half its runtime before the distorted guitar fully takes over. When it finally does, around the three-minute mark, it doesn’t just decorate the song — it becomes the song. It’s not classic-rock grandiosity. It recalls that early-80s moment when bands let their guitars stretch and carry the emotional weight on their own. Here, the vocals don’t return. The instrument finishes the thought.

Frontman Ben Roter shares: 

> “'RADIO SILENCE' finds clarity in exhaustion, mapping the collapse of trust in a relationship onto a listening world in crisis, overwhelmed by noise.”

With their upcoming album, [*I HOPE THIS ISN’T THE END OF THE WORLD*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/quarters-i-hope-this-isnt-the-end-of-the-world?ref=glamglare.com), on the horizon, “Radio Silence” shows a band willing to let tension build — and to trust the payoff.

Listen to "Radio Silence," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Quarters](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/quarters?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Radio Silence" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://music.apple.com/us/album/radio-silence/1873381442?i=1873381443&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/radio-silence/1873381442?i=1873381443&ref=glamglare.com).

[Quarters](https://soundcloud.com/quartersofchange?ref=glamglare.com "Quarters") · [RADIO SILENCE](https://soundcloud.com/quartersofchange/radio-silence?ref=glamglare.com "RADIO SILENCE")
### Emika - Download Into You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emika-download-into-you/
Last updated: 2026-02-14T17:05:44.000Z
“Dm | C#M | Bm | F#m (the best darkest chord there is trust me),” [**Emika**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emika?ref=glamglare.com) writes in the announcement of her new single “Download Into You.” And dark the song is: a futuristic, dystopian soundscape that feels unmistakably her own.

In contrast, the lyrics about love and protecting each other give it an unexpected warmth — a fitting soundtrack for a digital-age Valentine’s Day

“Download Into You” is the first single off Emika’s upcoming album [*Fountain*](https://glamglare.com/album/emika-fountain?ref=glamglare.com), out March 27 via her own label. The record — already shared with supporters of her [Kickstarter campaign](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emikamusic/how-to-make-music-immersive?ref=glamglare.com) — brings together two sides of her songwriting for the first time: cutting-edge electronic production and classical piano-based compositions.

Listen to "Download Into You," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/download-into-you/1872739941?i=1872740172&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/10KqMjIdUOjcnRmUWu2Z1d?si=6cfff11a728d4d6d&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Download Into You, by Emikafrom the album Fountain![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3513829890_3.jpg)EMIKAp.marg![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3513829890_5.jpg)](https://emika-official.bandcamp.com/track/download-into-you?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### HAPPY LANDING - Radiate
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/happy-landing-radiate/
Last updated: 2026-02-13T19:57:38.000Z
Listening to "Radiate," the new single by [**HAPPY LANDING**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/happy-landing?ref=glamglare.com), I immediately knew I wanted to feature it and learn more about the band behind it. The Oxford, Mississippi outfit, formed in 2020, first caught attention with their folk-leaning indie rock. With "Radiate," they step into new territory.

Electronics and pulsating beats now weave into their sound, creating tension, space, and those perfectly timed pauses that make the track feel alive and kinetic. It’s a confident evolution, not a departure but an expansion. "Radiate" offers a first glimpse into their upcoming sophomore album, [*Big Sun*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/happy-landing-big-sun?ref=glamglare.com), set for release on March 6, as the band prepares to take these new songs on an extensive U.S. headline tour.

Listen to "Radiate," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the band’s video:

Connect with [HAPPY LANDING](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/happy-landing?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Radiate" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5ztym8nwxNrfp0ClyV6l4v?si=537b289874f843e5&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/radiate/1861603674?i=1861603680&ref=glamglare.com).
### cruush - Great Dane
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/cruush-great-dane/
Last updated: 2026-02-12T18:02:23.000Z
The rhythm of a morning commute is a perfect breeding ground for surreal thoughts popping up in your mind. How about this one: “A Great Dane would never fit into your pocket. Unless it is a tiny one. We tend to carry too much around in our pockets, don’t we?” Amber Warren, singer and guitarist of the Manchester indie rock quartet [**cruush**](https://glamglare.com/artist/cruush?ref=glamglare.com), uses this absurd image to explain how their new song got its title.

She gives further details:

> It’s a song about the 20 to 28 minutes on the train between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. A daily commute can really poison how beautiful a journey is. Like an oil spill devastating the countryside outside Rochdale; Smithybridge has been absolutely fucked, mate.

On “Great Dane,” cruush give that absurd pocket-sized image a wiry, forward-moving soundtrack.

Listen to "Great Dane," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://orcd.co/great-dane?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Great Dane, by cruushtrack by cruush![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0772646334_3.jpg)cruushJames Greenfield![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0772646334_5.jpg)](https://cruushband.bandcamp.com/track/great-dane?ref=glamglare.com)
### Human After All
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/human-after-all/
Last updated: 2026-02-12T15:22:45.000Z
A few days ago, I was listening to my *New Songs* playlist, which I use to find new Song Pick of the Day features. As usual, Spotify kept playing algorithmically selected songs after the last song in the playlist. It was „When We Lied“ by an artist called „BookTok,“ which publishes AI-generated songs topically associated with popular romantic fantasy literature.

We would not feature AI-generated songs for the same reason we are very reluctant to include anonymous artists or producers who hire nameless singers to spice up their music.

In music, the artist’s personality matters. A song that has never been sung with words that have never been thought by a human lacks something essential, even if you cannot immediately hear it.

AI music (and AI in every other aspect of life) will dominate the discussion in 2026, whether we want it or not. AI is not going away, and creators of all kinds will have to use it to keep up. So better embrace it and make smart choices.

What does that mean for music? Honestly, music will be fine. Technology has already changed hugely how music is created and consumed. A single producer on a laptop could replace a band, or even an orchestra, as early as 15 years ago. AI just simplifies this process even further. (Water & Music has a [great, detailed piece](https://buttondown.com/waterandmusic/archive/ai-music-is-on-a-collision-course/?ref=glamglare.com) about where technology is currently going.)

But musical instruments are fun to play and even to watch someone else play. People still go to classical concerts to hear pieces that have been recorded many times, just to be in the room where people create these beautiful sounds.

Also, making music is fun, whether producing something new or interpreting an existing piece. Typing a prompt and being presented with a polished result may be thrilling for a moment, but it is certainly not emotionally engaging in the long term.

Yes, much commercial music, perhaps even up to and including Hans Zimmer-level soundtracks, will go to AI, and with it, many current income sources for musicians. But music, and art in general, is inherently human and will not be replaced by machines that merely mirror what has been created before.

Another story we found worth sharing has nothing to do with music but everything to do with caring. [Amaia Rodríguez Solá and her brother, Julen Rodríguez, started a for-profit company](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/business/gravity-wave-conservation.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&ref=glamglare.com), Gravity Wave, that retrieves abandoned fishing nets from the ocean floor and turns them into sellable products. Good things can be done for the planet, and they do not always have to be purely charitable.

# Cover Song of the Week

Short and sweet is [**Geneviève Racette**](https://genevieveracette.com/?ref=glamglare.com)’s take on “Come As You Are,” a stark contrast to Nirvana’s raw original. But this cover proves once again that good songwriting works in any musical context.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

Last fall, British artist [**Bat for Lashes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bat-for-lashes?ref=glamglare.com) released a remastered version of her album *Fur & Gold*. The original came out in 2007, a very different time for music. Piracy was still a major issue, and the game-changing monthly subscription service had yet to become mainstream.

In the 2000s, we would also have difficulty filling glamglare with at least 50% female musicians. Indie(-ish) women artists like Bat For Lashes’ Natasha Khan were far and few between.

Today’s five songs come from female-fronted acts that we specifically sought out in the 2000s.

- [**Bat For Lashes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bat-for-lashes?ref=glamglare.com) \- Sarah  
Maybe my favorite song on *Fur & Gold* is for its dark, mythical vibes. On stage, Natasha would be beaten with a wooden stick on the floor and instructed the engineer to make it sound even more evil.
- [**Martina Topley-Bird**](https://www.instagram.com/martinatopleybird/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) \- Anything  
Martina Topley-Bird is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from the orbit of Tricky and Massive Attack. Her debut album *Quixotic* came out in 2003, and Elke gave it to me for my birthday sometime later. “Anything” gets me every time.
- [**Charlotte Martin**](https://www.charlottemartinmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) \- Under the Gravel Sky  
We saw Charlotte Martin for the first time when she opened for the Psychedelic Furs at the Beacon Theater on the Upper West Side, and we were so impressed that we bought a CD. She is more of a traditional singer-songwriter on the piano, but “Under the Gravel Sky,” from her 2005 album *Veins*, is an outlier with its darker electronic production.
- [**Dot Allison**](https://www.instagram.com/deetiebelle/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) \- We Are Science  
If my memory serves me well, I downloaded Dot Allison’s 2002 album *We Are Science* from eMusic, an early subscription service that offered limited download credits, after I found her name on a list of women in electronic music.
- **Kelli Ali** \- Psychic Cat  
Kelli Ali was the singer of the British trip-hop band Sneaker Pimps on their first album before she launched a solo career. The 2004 album *Psychic Cat* was also a birthday gift and was on constant rotation on my iPod.

## This Week’s Song Picks

![KEELEY, Tabi Gervis, néomí, Austal, Demop Happy, molto morbidi, and Dream Prescription](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/02/Song-Picks-06-2026.jpg)

KEELEY, Tabi Gervis, néomí, Austal, Demop Happy, molto morbidi, and Dream Prescription

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtLp9l4jnsigKzmUyKjUraP&si=-BiOmGCdr4YuoJhs&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*, Apple Music*[*2*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or Spotify*[*3*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**KEELEY**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/keeley?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Hungry For The Prize](https://www.glamglare.com/music/keeley-hungry-for-the-prize/)”
- [**néomí**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neomi?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Didn’t I](https://www.glamglare.com/music/neomi-didnt-i/)”
- [**Dream Prescription**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dream-prescription?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Wave Cafe](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dream-prescription-wave-cafe/)”
- [**Tabi Gervis**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tabi-gervis?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Twenty-Two Parade](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tabi-gervis-twenty-two-parade/)”
- [**molto morbidi**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/molto-morbidi?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[To Watch The Ducks Go](https://www.glamglare.com/music/molto-morbidi-to-watch-the-ducks-go/)”
- [**Austel**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austel?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[30th Day”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/austel-30th-day/)
- [**Demob Happy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/demob-happy?ref=glamglare.com) \- “[Power Games](https://www.glamglare.com/music/demob-happy-power-games/)”

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Valentine’s x 9

Twenty-plus years, different apartments, different neighborhoods, and always the two of us, a table, a street, a little celebration tucked into the everyday. From Park Row in 2002 to Williamsburg and Ridgewood — and Downtown Manhattan again. From snow in Queens to oysters in Williamsburg. From crowded sidewalks to quiet dinners at home. Nine moments without grand gestures. Just love, in all its very New York forms.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard

1. First Valentine’s in New York, Park Row (Elke) – 2002
2. Huge gift baskets, Delancey Street – 2010
3. Snow at All Saints Cemetery, Glendale, Queens – 2021
4. Oysters and bubbly at home, Williamsburg – 2015
5. One last party before Covid shut everything down, Ridgewood – 2020
6. Heart-shaped keto pizza – 2022
7. Dinner table at home, Ridgewood – 2023
8. Valentine’s Day in our Downtown Manhattan home - 2025
9. First Valentine’s in New York, Park Row (Oliver) – 2002
### Demob Happy - Power Games
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/demob-happy-power-games/
Last updated: 2026-02-11T22:03:32.000Z
There’s something undeniably satisfying about a band that sounds this sure of itself. On “Power Games,” [**Demob Happy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/demob-happy?ref=glamglare.com) build a thick, thumping carpet of guitars and bass, driven by propulsive beats that perfectly underline the song’s tension. The vocals don’t fight the weight, but glide over it, agile and cool, adding a sharp edge to the groove.

I first caught Demob Happy live at The New Colossus Festival and was struck not only by the force of their set, but also by how thoughtful they were offstage. Even earlier, they had appeared in our [3 Is A Band](https://www.glamglare.com/music/3-is-a-band-demob-happy) three-piece series. They are still a trio, and what they told me back in 2017 — in the shadow of Brexit and certain presidencies — feels just as relevant today.

“Power Games” is part of their fourth album, [*The Grown-Ups Are Talking*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/demob-happy-the-grown-ups-are-talking?ref=glamglare.com)*,* now out via their own label, a significant step for the band. Frontman **Matthew Marcantonio** puts it like this:

> “We're very excited to share this record - it’s been a proper journey. From recording at rancho (15 songs in 9 days), which was a dream, to starting our own label and going independent, to writing through a lot of personal change - it's very gratifying to reach the other side in one piece and get it out there".

A riff-heavy reminder that independence can sound this powerful. Listen to “Power Games,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [Demob Happy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/demob-happy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Power Games" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1HtbLJkQ8PzTaoCjtRDiCs?si=b6f720a4ec134480&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/power-games/1867479235?i=1867479240&ref=glamglare.com).

[The Grown-Ups Are Talking by Demob Happy](https://demobhappy.bandcamp.com/album/the-grown-ups-are-talking?ref=glamglare.com)
### Austel - 30th Day
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/austel-30th-day/
Last updated: 2026-02-10T17:14:13.000Z
In “30th Day,” [**Austel**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austel?ref=glamglare.com) draws a line under a cycle of negativity. The London-based singer, producer, and songwriter lets the song unfold from hushed folk-pop into a soaring finale, capturing the moment when exhaustion turns into clarity.

Austel explains:

> "30th Day" is about feeling tired of being drawn to bad things / people who hurt you. You know it’s a dead end, or a groundhog day of getting your hopes raised that this time it’ll be different, and you’re exhausted by the amount of space it’s taking up in your life. While the song depicts quite a bleak situation, I think there’s power in naming what is causing you pain or holding you back. Once you see it for what it truly is, you can start to work out a way to overcome.

Listen to "30th Day," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/austel30thday?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[30th Day, by Austeltrack by Austel![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3408439702_3.jpg)AustelBandcamp New & Notable Nov 5, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3408439702_5.jpg)](https://austel.bandcamp.com/track/30th-day?ref=glamglare.com)
### molto morbidi - To Watch The Ducks Go
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/molto-morbidi-to-watch-the-ducks-go/
Last updated: 2026-02-09T20:42:34.000Z
French artist **Swan Wisnia**, under her solo project [**molto morbidi**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/molto-morbidi?ref=glamglare.com), has just released “To Watch The Ducks Go,” the first single from her upcoming album [*Maybe Marcel*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/molto-morbidi-maybe-marcel?ref=glamglare.com), due April 17 via No Salad Records.

Listening to “To Watch The Ducks Go” is exhilarating, thanks to its exquisite production and moody undercurrent. There’s a constant push and pull that feels uplifting in a quietly sophisticated way. With its subtle electronic touches, the song keeps you slightly on edge — a gentle rattling of the senses that feels intentional, and deeply satisfying.

Talking about the first single, “To Watch The Ducks Go,” Wisnia said:

> *“The lyrics are a kind of meditation on the strong bond I felt with my surroundings last year. I felt more attentive to objects around me and to nature, even more prone to daydream than usual, feeling in my bones that whatever happens in our personal lives, the world keeps on turning. At times, it felt comforting, but at other times infuriating. To come out of the hospital and hear the birds, or watch the ducks go about their usual business, was both the perfect reminder that we are nothing in the grand scheme of things compared to the infinite cycles of nature, and at the same time, there were moments where it just made me want to scream, “How dare you remain indifferent to my hardship?” (Human vanity, right?). The take of the song is to not give into the second feeling, but rather dwell on the first, which brings peace and beauty.”*

Listen to "To Watch The Ducks Go," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [molto morbidi](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/molto-morbidi?ref=glamglare.com) and add "To Watch The Ducks Go" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/66U9Jl4EZJKZjjEZmmp7jP?si=85c1b88cf1134744&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-watch-the-ducks-go/1870940841?i=1870940844&ref=glamglare.com).
### Tabi Gervis - Twenty-Two Parade
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tabi-gervis-twenty-two-parade/
Last updated: 2026-02-08T19:40:42.000Z
We recently talked about this here at glamglare: it’s easy to get nostalgic about your twenties, a time that seems full of endless possibilities in hindsight. But when you’re right in the middle of it, things often feel far more complicated.

In “Twenty-Two Parade,” the Brighton singer-songwriter [**Tabi Gervis**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tabi-gervis?ref=glamglare.com) looks at her twenties with clarity — but not with regret. The jazz-infused, bright song makes clear that she is far from giving up on her dreams.

> *“Going into your 20s comes with the promise of being the most fun and exciting years of your life, but no one prepares you for the pressure, work and self-growth that comes with it. Twenty-Two Parade’ came from waking up each day, going to work and putting my heart and soul into my music ‘Hoping for the next big thing' to come around the corner and help me on my way but still with that voice in the back of my mind saying 'maybe it WILL never happen.”* 

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Twenty-Two Parade," on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0IeDzY01wp2ierHQe15J6B?si=6c1e1d21378d49fe&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/twenty-two-parade/1866888581?i=1866888582&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Dream Prescription - Wave Cafe
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dream-prescription-wave-cafe/
Last updated: 2026-02-07T16:51:53.000Z
I didn’t see this coming. When I first heard “Wave Cafe,” my mind immediately jumped to “Street Cafe,” a song by an Australian band that accompanied much of my early adulthood. I loved that song deeply back then and still do — and I realized I instinctively projected that same affection onto [Dream Prescription](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dream-prescription?ref=glamglare.com)’s new track. Thankfully, it doesn’t disappoint.

Asked about the inspiration, Tim Roberts says:

> “The song was inspired by summer days years ago that my wife, my daughter and I would spend at Long Beach, near where we live in NYC. At that time our daughter was 7 or 8 and she was joyful and fun-loving. Now as a teenager she isn't as carefree as she was back then, and I feel a bittersweet nostalgia for that time. With 'Wave Cafe', I tried to evoke that emotion but make the lyrics more universal by alluding to the changes time and distance can bring to an adult relationship."

“Wave Cafe” carries that quiet mix of warmth and longing — a song shaped by memory, time, and the way relationships evolve.

Listen to "Wave Cafe," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Dream Prescription](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dream-prescription?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Wave Cafe" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2TokIBhqXFTZVcHDbR3r7A?si=da0094beda754006&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/wave-cafe/1856676701?i=1856676702&ref=glamglare.com).

[Wave Cafe by Dream Prescription](https://dreamprescription.bandcamp.com/track/wave-cafe?ref=glamglare.com)
### néomí - Didn't I
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/neomi-didnt-i/
Last updated: 2026-02-11T22:52:09.000Z
“Didn’t I” is about the push and pull of an ultimately doomed relationship. In this calm, restrained folk-pop song, the Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter [**néomí**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neomi?ref=glamglare.com) looks back at the moment it was already over — and at the quiet relief of realizing that the blame did not belong to her.

néomí explains:

> 'Didn't I' is a song about an inevitable kind of love, one that you wish in the end didn't happen at all. It's about being in a difficult relationship where you are being held responsible for your partner's repeated attempts to sabotage things. You're left wondering: 'Did I do enough?' or 'Was I enough?' - when in fact, those are the questions they should be asking themselves.

Listen to „Didn‘t I,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://neomimusic.ffm.to/didnti?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### KEELEY - Hungry For The Prize [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/keeley-hungry-for-the-prize/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:21:06.000Z
Fronted by Dublin singer/songwriter **Keeley Moss**, the Anglo-Irish trio [**KEELEY**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/keeley?ref=glamglare.com) return with another track from their upcoming album. Following the dreamy “Who Wants To See The World,” the album opener “Hungry For The Prize” sets the tone for all twelve tracks to come. [*Girl on the Edge of the World*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/keeley-girl-on-the-edge-of-the-world?ref=glamglare.com), the band’s third full-length album, is set for release on February 20.

Across the record, Keeley move through indie rock, shoegaze, dream pop, post-punk, and ambient electronic textures with a subtle psychedelic undercurrent, creating a sound that feels immersive without ever becoming diffuse.

The track arrives alongside a pensive video that beautifully contrasts the song’s pulsating momentum. Directed, produced, and edited by **Laura Meek,** it adds a quiet visual counterpoint to the music’s forward drive.

Listen to “Hungry For The Prize,” our Song Pick of the Day.

Connect with [KEELEY](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/keeley?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Hungry For The Prize" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1CH36VOisDb0vdW3Q8XBxI?si=0154d32bf43e4769&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/hungry-for-the-prize/1848219152?i=1848219153&ref=glamglare.com).
### New York City Is Still Buzzing With Music
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-york-city-is-still-buzzing-with-music/
Last updated: 2026-02-05T15:22:11.000Z
A side effect of our focus on new artists is a blind spot for bigger trends in indie and alternative music. I’m not talking about the superstars – you can hardly escape them – but about internationally successful indie acts who would play venues like the Rooftop at Pier 17, around the corner from where we live.

For example, the Brooklyn band **Geese**, with 2M monthly listeners on Spotify and currently touring Australia, mostly evaded us until Italian friends pointed us to them. So we turned to ALT CTRL, Apple Music‘s Alternative playlist, to get an overview of what is hip right now.

„Alternative“ is, of course, a broad term. So we were only half surprised to find the new song „Aperture“ by Harry Styles, who surely counts as a Top 40 superstar. After all, he will play a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, NYC‘s biggest venue, which holds a 20,000-person audience.

Hybris? Not really. Reportedly, there are many more requests than available tickets. Harry Styles is not traveling to see his fans. Instead of an expensive and exhausting tour, he’s inviting them to New York. Good for him.

Good for New York, too, which certainly welcomes Harry‘s fans who may want to catch a Broadway show or visit some of the many other attractions while they are here. It is also uplifting to see that apparently millions of people are still willing to travel far to see live music.

We also welcome a new five-stage music festival, [**Sounds That Move**](https://soundsthatmove.nyc/?ref=glamglare.com), in Bushwick, Brooklyn. It seems to lean more toward corporate professionalism than the DIY charm of the [New Colossus Festival](https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/?ref=glamglare.com). However, they will announce the lineup and ticket prices only on February 17, which is a little late for an event starting on May 15\. It takes place near Elsewhere, which is curiously not participating. The area has a special vibe, though, as we experienced [last October on our way to the Ela Minus show](https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-hot-night-in-bushwick/).

# Cover Song of the Week

California’s [**little luna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/little-luna?ref=glamglare.com) teamed up with **Party Pupils** to put their own spin on **Fleetwood Mac**’s timeless hit “Little Lies.” In their hands, the Christine McVie-written classic turns into a dancefloor-ready, bouncy little ditty — light on its feet, effortlessly catchy, and one I don’t get tired of listening to.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

This week’s five songs are by artists who fly above our radar. Each of them would be a great fit for a Song Pick of a Day feature if those acts didn’t already have sufficient exposure. Enjoy music by [**Royel Otis**](https://www.royelotis.com/?ref=glamglare.com), [**Wet Leg**](https://wetlegband.com/?ref=glamglare.com), [**sombr**](https://www.sombrmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com), [**Mitski**](https://www.mitski.com/?ref=glamglare.com), and [**Tame Impala**](https://www.tameimpala.com/?ref=glamglare.com).

## This Week’s Song Picks

![Overcoats, Bee Bran, Paradise Circus, Marta, Deerest, Detalji, and Immaterialize](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/02/Song-Picks-05-2026.jpg)

Overcoats, Bee Bran, Paradise Circus, Marta, Deerest, Detalji, and Immaterialize

*Listen to all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtu.be/OvcyptEyMiU?si=hKGYIBccOpK9E4X7&ref=glamglare.com)*, or follow our daily updated Song Pick playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*, Apple Music*[*2*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or Spotify*[*3*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*.*

- [**Immaterialize**](https://glamglare.com/artist/immaterialize?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Everything But Myself](https://www.glamglare.com/music/immaterialize-everything-but-myself-ft-fire-toolz/)”
- [**Bee Bran**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/bee-bran?ref=glamglare.com) – “[To Feel Is To Be](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bee-bran-to-feel-is-to-be/)”
- [**Detalji**](https://glamglare.com/artist/detalji?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Another Failed Romance](https://www.glamglare.com/music/detalji-another-failed-romance/)”
- [**Deerest**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deerest?ref=glamglare.com) – “[WANT](https://www.glamglare.com/music/deerest-want/)”
- [**Overcoats**](https://glamglare.com/artist/overcoats?ref=glamglare.com) – “[heckler](https://www.glamglare.com/music/overcoats-heckler/)”
- [**Paradise Circus**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paradise-circus?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Nevermind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/paradise-circus-nevermind/)”
- [**Marta**](https://glamglare.com/artist/marta?ref=glamglare.com) – “[A Little Blue”](https://www.glamglare.com/music/marta-a-little-blue/)

We publish one Song Pick of the Day every day. You can [subscribe](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) to receive them by email.

## Nine Photos: Before We Move On

This final set from Barbados lingers on the quieter moments. Early mornings at the beach, light shifting from turquoise to deep blue, a green heron pausing in a tree, a place that briefly felt like home. There are sunsets, more than one, because some days ask to be watched until the very end. And there’s us, too, sharing the frame, not to mark anything special, but simply because this is what it looked like to be there together.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard
### Marta - A Little Blue
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/marta-a-little-blue/
Last updated: 2026-02-04T17:28:54.000Z
We all have to deal with a lot, but sometimes there are small, deeply human moments when we can find peace in the arms of a loved one. Latvian singer-songwriter [**Marta**](https://glamglare.com/artist/marta?ref=glamglare.com) reflects on that fragile balance in her poetic new song “A Little Blue,” which grows from a quiet piano ballad into a gentle, reassuring pop track.

Listen to „A Little Blue,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-little-blue/1860867251?i=1860867252&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2q8TH82bCKRcUG1DP4vXWx?si=9-qLZipOR0uObs2jLJMFdQ&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the atmospheric video filmed in the Alps below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Paradise Circus - Nevermind
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/paradise-circus-nevermind/
Last updated: 2026-02-03T19:30:55.000Z
“Nevermind” is one of those all-out, glorious indie-rock anthems people love to claim don’t get made anymore. On the contrary. The Manchester five-piece [**Paradise Circus**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paradise-circus?ref=glamglare.com) show with their new single that guitar-driven rock is very much alive and kicking. There’s confidence here, but also restraint, and understated vocals keep the song grounded as it steadily opens up.

At its heart, “Nevermind” circles around a moment of hesitation: the pull toward something new set against the difficulty of leaving people behind. The line “give me a sign that there could be a next time” quietly anchors the song, capturing that in-between space where nothing is fully decided yet. As the track unfolds, layered guitars, driving drums, and subtle orchestral touches gradually build the momentum without ever tipping into excess.

Listen to "Nevermind," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Paradise Circus](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paradise-circus?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Nevermind" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0QupTZdBD613MTAz7phrkJ?si=0217bf9795884d02&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/nevermind/1858896545?i=1858896546&ref=glamglare.com).
### Overcoats - heckler
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/overcoats-heckler/
Last updated: 2026-02-02T17:18:09.000Z
It is over. That realization sits quietly at the center of “heckler,” the new song by [**Overcoats**](https://glamglare.com/artist/overcoats?ref=glamglare.com). The New York–based duo has shared the track as new music following their 2023 album *Winner*. While there’s no word yet on a new full-length record, it’s reassuring to hear from a band that has stayed with us since first making a splash at SXSW in 2015.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "heckler," on your favorite streaming service or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Deerest - WANT
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/deerest-want/
Last updated: 2026-02-01T21:13:48.000Z
With her new solo project, [**Deerest**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deerest?ref=glamglare.com), singer/songwriter Dharma Ramirez steps into new territory. Her latest single, the unflinching "WANT," offers an early glimpse of what that shift sounds like — raw, honest, and hard to shake.

We’ve followed Dharma’s musical projects since she was a young teenager, so it’s especially exciting to see her embark on something new and deeply personal. Curious to learn more, we reached out via email and asked her about "WANT," and she generously shared the following:

> "This song explores a compulsive relationship with dopamine release. Looking for pleasure or excitement in impulsive decision-making and cheap thrills. The lyrics 'dopamine you're such a mean, mean friend but I getcha getcha when I can. You and me, we always make amends...' sum it up pretty well."

She adds further context when talking about the song’s closing lines:

> "The ending in which I repeat 'one must learn to sit with pain or pain will learn to sit with you' touches on the idea that sources of quick dopamine release don't address underlying pain; they merely distract while it makes a home inside your body."

Quietly confronting and emotionally precise, "WANT" lingers not because it seeks resolution, but because it refuses to look away.

Listen to "WANT," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Deerest](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/deerest?ref=glamglare.com) and add "WANT" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5xPp0QtNVJWLU7AomyRSkq?si=e6cd97f005fa4731&ref=glamglare.com) or Apple Music.

[WANT by Deerest](https://deerestmusic.bandcamp.com/track/want?ref=glamglare.com)
### Detalji - Another Failed Romance
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/detalji-another-failed-romance/
Last updated: 2026-02-01T22:19:31.000Z
“Another Failed Romance” is about a relationship that never happened — and the disillusionment that beautiful moments don’t necessarily lead to lasting happiness together. The Finnish singer, songwriter, and producer [**Detalji**](https://glamglare.com/artist/detalji?ref=glamglare.com) wrote the track during a reflective period between Los Angeles and Berlin, following the 2023 album [*Truly*](https://glamglare.com/album/detalji-truly?ref=glamglare.com). While the song still carries familiar club-rooted rhythms, it feels softer and more restrained, putting Detalji’s gorgeous, expressive vocals front and center.

Detalji explains:

> I started writing this song thinking about a person who once meant a lot to me but whom I could never be with. Nothing ever happened, but that moment stayed with me — it felt like waking up from a long, numb sleep.

Listen to "Another Failed Romance," our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or below on Bandcamp:

[Another Failed Romance, by Detaljitrack by Detalji![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0631273617_3.jpg)DetaljiBandcamp New & Notable Dec 14, 2018![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0631273617_5.jpg)](https://detalji.bandcamp.com/track/another-failed-romance?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Bee Bran - To Feel Is To Be
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/bee-bran-to-feel-is-to-be/
Last updated: 2026-01-30T18:39:02.000Z
Thick, glowing synths set the tone immediately, almost overwhelming in the best possible way, and unapologetically positive. There’s a real sense of fullness here, like the song is carrying you forward rather than asking for anything in return. Over it all, [**Bee Bran**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/bee-bran?ref=glamglare.com)’s vocals glide with an ease that’s quietly striking: slightly jazzy, beautifully controlled, and far more mature than her 20 years might suggest.

Creating beauty from a difficult moment in her own life, Bee explains:

> “To Feel Is To Be is about being in a relationship where you’re both changing. It feels like you’re both growing, but separately, and although that can feel wrong that you’re not growing together, you realise you’re both still happy together whilst at that moment you’re growing apart.”

Although still at the very beginning of her music career, Bee has been surrounded by music for as long as she can remember:

> “Music was everywhere in my household. I lived with my parents and my sister, and all three of them are musicians. I began my own musical journey sneaking into my sister’s bedroom and playing her keyboard, trying to write songs like hers.”

“To Feel Is To Be” feels rich, confident, and emotionally generous, a song that trusts feeling as its own form of clarity.

Listen to "To Feel Is To Be," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Bee Bran](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/bee-bran?ref=glamglare.com) and add "To Feel Is To Be" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/50aiw9k7XNOoCb3k70iwRE?ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-feel-is-to-be/1865682005?i=1865682006&ref=glamglare.com).
### Immaterialize - Everything But Myself (ft. Fire-Toolz)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/immaterialize-everything-but-myself-ft-fire-toolz/
Last updated: 2026-01-29T17:07:21.000Z
“Everything But Myself” is the gentle opening statement of the debut album by [**Immaterialize**](https://glamglare.com/artist/immaterialize?ref=glamglare.com), the Chicago-based duo of Alana Schachtel and Erik Fure. Sung by Alana, the song layers guitars, synths, **Fire-Toolz**’s bass, and the occasional bark of a dog into a hazy soundscape that lingers in emotional distance rather than trying to resolve it.

"Everything But Myself" is on Immaterialize's album [*Perfect*](https://glamglare.com/album/immaterialize-perfect?ref=glamglare.com), out now via Angel Tapes. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7yXxQ1fi5jtoDgElHzkwBk?si=b521ff87b86449fc&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/everything-but-myself-feat-fire-toolz/1853681812?i=1853681813&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Everything But Myself (ft. Fire-Toolz), by Immaterializefrom the album Perfect![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3380533101_3.jpg)Immaterializehaabsters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3380533101_5.jpg)](https://immaterialize.bandcamp.com/track/everything-but-myself-ft-fire-toolz?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Cold Days, Warm Sounds
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/cold-days-warm-sounds/
Last updated: 2026-01-29T15:07:12.000Z
New York is freezing, and there is no end in sight. I don’t remember previous cold streaks this intense. Maybe it is the difficulty of staying warm in a building with an [energy efficiency rating](https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/energy-grades.page?ref=glamglare.com) of D (we didn’t pay attention when we moved in). Maybe it is that when you are locked into a smaller space, you get cabin fever more quickly?

The new music releases also seem to have slowed down after the beginning-of-the-year rush. On Monday, I was checking whether my email was okay because my inbox didn’t move until the afternoon. No worries, though. We still have enough great songs for our Song Pick of the Day series.

On Tuesday night, we were looking for some swanky vibes for an evening in, so we searched for long mixes on YouTube, and the result turned out to be even more delightful than expected. It is very calming to watch someone like [**DJ Lilycay**](https://www.instagram.com/djlilicay/?ref=glamglare.com) mix chill music in her sunlit Brooklyn apartment while also enjoying her morning coffee. Or, if you want something more escapist, check out [**LIKA**](https://www.instagram.com/likainmusic/?ref=glamglare.com) spinning tracks on a [pool terrace at sunset in Mykonos](https://youtu.be/tf8tPGlvdjg?si=GNUEDL%5FouXGVYwsE&ref=glamglare.com), Greece. Coincidentally, both DJs hail from our home country, Germany.

If you are in a cold area, stay warm. If not, enjoy! As always, keep the music playing.

# Cover Song of the Week

**Norah Jones**’ songs are built around her inimitable vocals, so for a good cover, you need to change up a few more things to make it work. The New York shoegaze duo [**smush**](https://glamglare.com/artist/smush?ref=glamglare.com) does it well with their version of “Don’t Know Why.” The original introduced Norah Jones in 2002 as a singer and pianist – none of the songs on her Grammy-sweeping debut album were written by her.

The band says about the song:

> ’Don’t Know Why’ is a really special song for us because it always reminds us of New York City. When we first started working on our cover of this classic we hadn’t yet moved to NYC and it would always bring to mind thoughts of Norah Jones there at the start of her career. To us it seemed like she had found an indescribable magic in that place and it was very inspirational to us at the time. Since moving here, we have found something similarly special and this is our way of saying ‘thank you.’

[*standards*](https://glamglare.com/album/smush-standards?ref=glamglare.com), an EP with five more cover songs, comes out on February 20.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

Music can warm the heart and mind, so enjoy here five past Song Pick of the Day tracks that we connect with summer.

- A bright, sunny day cannot be better expressed sonically than in [**Kelly Lee Owen**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kelly-lee-owens?ref=glamglare.com)‘s „[Sunshine](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kelly-lee-owens-sunshine/).“
- [**strongboi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/strongboi?ref=glamglare.com)‘s „[one thing](https://www.glamglare.com/music/strongboi-one-thing/)“ radiates carefreeness on a hot day.
- Any song by Californian duo [**Eli & Fur**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eli-and-fur?ref=glamglare.com) teleports you to a sunset party by the sea. „[Make Believe](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eli-fur-make-believe/)“ is a one-off single from August 2025.
- Summer nostalgia is perfectly captured in [**Shaina Hayes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/shaina-hayes?ref=glamglare.com)‘ „[Sun and Time](https://www.glamglare.com/music/shaina-hayes-sun-and-time-video/).“ Treat yourself to the video.
- [**The Eiffels**](https://glamglare.com/artist/the-eiffels?ref=glamglare.com) from California celebrate a „[Beautiful Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-eiffels-beautiful-life/).“ You can do that in any season, but it is easier in summer.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Vanderlye, Earth to Eve, Siri Neel, plantoid, Daughter, Donna Lewis, and Virginia MacNaughton](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/01/Song-Picks-04-2026.jpg)

Vanderlye, Earth to Eve, Siri Neel, plantoid, Daughter, Donna Lewis, and Virginia MacNaughton

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1. [**Vanderlye**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vanderlye?ref=glamglare.com) – “[One Way Train](https://www.glamglare.com/music/vanderlye-one-way-train/)”  
Whispered beginnings and entwined voices create a gentle push and pull, letting melancholy and warmth coexist without ever settling.
2. [**Siri Neel**](https://glamglare.com/artist/siri-neel?ref=glamglare.com) – “[I Think I Said Something](https://www.glamglare.com/music/siri-neel-i-think-i-said-something/)”  
Confidence replaces apology as luminous vocals assert presence, sidestepping narrow expectations with clarity rather than confrontation.
3. [**Donna Lewis**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/donna-lewis?ref=glamglare.com) & [David Lowe](https://davidlowemusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Meet Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/donna-lewis-david-lowe-meet-me/)”  
Between pulse and pause, sweetness meets quiet strength, suspending time inside a fleeting moment of connection.
4. [**Daughter**](https://glamglare.com/artist/daughter?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Not Enough](https://www.glamglare.com/music/daughter-not-enough/)”  
Here, fading intimacy is traced through hushed guitars and a voice that carries resignation more than drama.
5. [**plantoid**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/plantoid?ref=glamglare.com) – “Ultivatum Cultivation”  
Restlessness drives this slow-burning maze, where unease and focus circle each other through constant, absorbing turns.
6. [**Earth To Eve**](https://glamglare.com/artist/earth-to-eve?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Never Change For A Man](https://www.glamglare.com/music/earth-to-eve-never-change-for-a-man/)”  
Self-determination anchors a playful cinematic frame, turning refusal into motion rather than a slogan.
7. [**Virginia MacNaughton**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/virginia-macnaughton?ref=glamglare.com) – “[The Thread](https://www.glamglare.com/music/virginia-macnaughton-the-thread/)”  
Grief and resolve intertwine as urgency pulls forward, guided by expressive vocals and a sense of unfinished circles closing.

## Nine Photos: January, Interrupted

The snow and the cold have New York City firmly in their grip, and it’s not much fun to go outside or walk around, let alone take photos. And photos of what exactly? Piles of dirty snow? Snow puddles the size of wading pools? The single shade of grey the sky seems committed to? If this sounds a bit bleak — well, yeah, it is. It’s January, baby. And February doesn’t seem to improve things much either, weather-wise.

Hence, Barbados to the rescue.

We had wanted to visit Holetown during our last trip to Barbados, but other plans got in the way. This time, though, two days before Christmas, we hopped on a small bus packed to the brim with locals, blasting a fun, reggae-inspired, Christmas-themed playlist from its speakers. After a lively fifteen-minute ride, we arrived at Holetown Beach, a bit busier than our spot in Fitts Village, but still decidedly on the quieter side.

We were ready to explore Holetown’s shopping mall, which was beautifully decorated for the holidays, but not with the usual American tinsel, but in a creative, joyful Caribbean style. The mall itself was buzzing with people, browsing luxury brands alongside local artists’ shops, and we happily settled in for a Thai lunch.

For the ride back, we hopped on another bus, returned to our little beach, and relaxed as the sun went down and the sky slowly darkened.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Olver Bouchard
### Virginia MacNaughton - The Thread
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/virginia-macnaughton-the-thread/
Last updated: 2026-01-28T20:19:04.000Z
Utterly mesmerizing. My verdict after listening to “The Thread” on repeat for the umpteenth time. “The Thread” is part of a double single that singer/songwriter [**Virginia MacNaughton**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/virginia-macnaughton?ref=glamglare.com)has just released, offering a first glimpse of her upcoming album, [*The Thread*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/virginia-macnaughton-the-thread?ref=glamglare.com), out on February 27.

The second track, “Wolf Moon,” takes a quieter route. It lacks the urgent pull of “The Thread,” but once again highlights Virginia’s gorgeous, expressive vocals. Her work has often been compared to Kate Bush, which makes sense in terms of production and atmosphere, though I would also place her alongside a more contemporary artist like Tamara Lindeman of [The Weather Station](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-weather-station?ref=glamglare.com).

Learning more about the album’s journey adds another layer. The record was already close to completion in 2021 when life, in its most heartbreaking forms, intervened. Virginia lost her father, and in spring 2025, her wife, after four and a half years together, passed away as well. What began then had to pause.

Now, *The Thread* resumes its journey and arrives in February 2026\. About the album, Virginia says:

> “I had to complete the circle. The Bach prelude at the end of the album marks the memory of my dad – a piece he played all his life, Bach was his great love, and he taught me to play the prelude as a child.”

Listen to “The Thread,” our Song Pick of the Day, and stay with “Wolf Moon” a little longer while we wait for the full album to unfold.

Connect with [Virginia MacNaughton](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/virginia-macnaughton?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Thread" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3YnbLBDn6P40Pz1XmMBCuD?si=6e85aca60cfe4a0d&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-thread/1868497575?i=1868497626&ref=glamglare.com).

[Virginia MacNaughton](https://soundcloud.com/virginiamacnaughton?ref=glamglare.com "Virginia MacNaughton") · [The Thread](https://soundcloud.com/virginiamacnaughton/the-thread?ref=glamglare.com "The Thread")
### Earth To Eve - Never Change For A Man
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/earth-to-eve-never-change-for-a-man/
Last updated: 2026-01-27T17:31:28.000Z
[**Earth To Eve**](https://glamglare.com/artist/earth-to-eve?ref=glamglare.com) isn’t subtle about the core idea behind “Never Change For A Man”: don’t shrink yourself just to keep someone else comfortable. That sense of self-determination carries through the song itself — a playfully cinematic alt-pop track she wrote, performed, and produced entirely on her own.

Listen to "Never Change For A Man," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service ](https://ffm.to/neverchangeforaman?ref=glamglare.com)or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### plantoid - Ultivatum Cultivation [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/plantoid-ultivatum-cultivation/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:23:46.000Z
There are songs that keep you on your toes — slightly uneasy, deeply fascinating, and so singular that you immediately want to hit repeat. “Ultivatum Cultivation,” the latest single by Brighton three-piece [**plantoid**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/plantoid?ref=glamglare.com), does exactly that. Built in their unmistakable style, the track unfolds through constant twists and turns, all held together by Chloe Spence’s gripping vocal delivery.

About their upcoming album [*FLARE*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/plantoid-flare?ref=glamglare.com), due January 30 via Bella Union, Chloe says:

> “We wanted to sit in the music for a while, make a mood out of it rather than changing it up so quickly. We wanted to develop ideas to their fullest extent.”

“Ultivatum Cultivation” arrives with a suitably psychedelic, hypnotic video shot by Natalie Kerr in the British countryside — a visual world that mirrors the song’s slow-burn intensity.

Listen to "Ultivatum Cultivation," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [plantoid](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/plantoid?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Ultivatum Cultivation" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1DQmIdBAIgCGvmEliah9Tx?si=3a0666b9cb634951&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ultivatum-cultivation/1838671446?i=1838671460&ref=glamglare.com).

[FLARE by plantoid](https://plantoidworld.bandcamp.com/album/flare?ref=glamglare.com)
### Daughter - Not Enough
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/daughter-not-enough/
Last updated: 2026-01-25T18:52:55.000Z
“Not Enough” does not announce a new album by [**Daughter**](https://glamglare.com/artist/daughter?ref=glamglare.com). Instead, the London-based trio marks the tenth anniversary of *Not To Disappear* with a previously unreleased track about a relationship quietly fading away. It’s classic Daughter: **Elena Tonra**’s beautifully haunting vocals, paired with somber guitars that get me every time — especially since I first immersed myself in the video game *Life Is Strange: Before the Storm*, which the band wrote the [soundtrack](https://glamglare.com/album/daughter-music-from-before-the-storm?ref=glamglare.com) for.

Listen to "Not Enough," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://daughter.ffm.to/notenough?utm%5Fsource=ig&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=link%5Fin%5Fbio) or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Donna Lewis & David Lowe - Meet Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/donna-lewis-david-lowe-meet-me/
Last updated: 2026-01-24T17:24:21.000Z
Welsh singer/songwriter [**Donna Lewis** ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/donna-lewis?ref=glamglare.com)has just released the bouncy, beautiful “Meet Me,” together with producer [David Lowe](https://davidlowemusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com). While I wasn’t previously familiar with Donna Lewis’s wider body of work, I of course know her 1996 super hit “[I Love You Always Forever](https://youtu.be/SqdWTeXWvOg?si=lAc0wK8opL9AnMrf&ref=glamglare.com)” — a song that sounded magical back then and still does today.

“Meet Me” feels like a luminous, bittersweet nod to late-90s and early-2000s electro-pop. Built on percussive synth pulses, delicate guitar strumming, ethereal vocal layers, and subtle string motifs, the track taps into the emotional DNA of early electronic classics without feeling nostalgic for nostalgia’s sake.

Lyrically and atmospherically, the song captures two people suspended in a fleeting moment — meeting “under the floodlights,” in that liminal space between certainty and possibility. Time slows, the world fades out, and everything narrows down to the intensity of first connection, carried by repetition, light, and just enough silence to let the feeling breathe.

What made me fall in love with “Meet Me” from the get-go are Donna Lewis’s vocals. They’re feminine and sweet, but not without power — there’s a quiet strength and magnetism beneath them that’s impossible to escape. Add the joyful, synth-forward dancefloor production, and the spell is complete. My new favorite song of 2026.

Listen to "Meet Me," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Donna Lewis](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/donna-lewis?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Meet Me" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5sn0lYbSzCGRucZ5ZZ9RMc?ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/meet-me/1864977927?i=1864977928&ref=glamglare.com).
### Siri Neel - I Think I Said Something
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/siri-neel-i-think-i-said-something/
Last updated: 2026-01-23T18:31:34.000Z
With her debut album [*Drawn Like a Magnet*](https://glamglare.com/album/siri-neel-drawn-like-a-magnet?ref=glamglare.com), Danish singer/songwriter [**Siri Neel**](https://glamglare.com/artist/siri-neel?ref=glamglare.com) tells a story of self-discovery and how she found her way back to singing and songwriting. In her new song, “I Think I Said Something,” Siri challenges the music industry’s narrow expectations: just because she doesn’t fit the mold of a young pop star doesn’t mean she has nothing to say. She delivers that message beautifully, with luminous vocals floating over bright melodies — confident, clear, and self-assured.

Siri explains:

> As a woman and an upcoming artist, I’ve experienced the feeling of being less worth in the music industry because I started later than others. Being a mature upcoming artist rarely fits the industries expectations— and I would love to show that it’s never too late to take a chance on yourself.

Listen to „I Think I Said Something,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://orcd.co/ithinkisaidsomething?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

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### Vanderlye - One Way Train
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/vanderlye-one-way-train/
Last updated: 2026-01-22T17:28:25.000Z
[**Vanderlye**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vanderlye?ref=glamglare.com)'s new song “One Way Train” begins softly, almost like a whisper, before gently unfolding over a playful, dream-leaning sonic carpet. What makes this Glasgow-based band feel so special is their creative balance: male and female vocals woven together in beautiful harmony, neither dominating, always a subtle push and pull. It’s a dynamic that gives the song its quiet tension and warmth. I’m utterly fascinated by this new discovery.

Sean reflects on the headspace that shaped the song:

> *“At the time of writing ‘One Way Train’ there was an inherent melancholy in my mindset. I found myself looking at past relationships or relationships around me through rose-tinted glasses, or through social media, which feels like a fabricated keyhole into reality. I wanted the verses to feel meditative, seen through the eyes of an observer, and for the music to feel cinematic, almost like a narrator within the song.”* 

He continues:

> *“When the chorus hits it feels like this huge release, a moment of catharsis after all that reflection. It’s the point where the tension from the verses opens up and the emotions spill out.”*

Listen to "One Way Train," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Vanderlye](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/vanderlye?ref=glamglare.com) and add "One Way Train" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4Vx8cjBxRPAdTrxlyNUy4M?si=3cca6ee049324241&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-way-train/1855865394?i=1855865395&ref=glamglare.com).
### At the Movies
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/at-the-movies/
Last updated: 2026-01-22T15:22:35.000Z
A few days ago, Variety published a [video of Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and producer Blake Slatkin](https://youtu.be/QQzy0gZxqwQ?si=d4g%5FkMhXjDKmnGoN&ref=glamglare.com) discussing the song “Drive” from the soundtrack for the movie *F1*. As you would expect from two superstars, it is largely a flattery fest and feeds the myth that talent is strongly correlated with popularity. It is interesting to see, though, how a commissioned song for a blockbuster film comes together, which they showed in detail on the ProTools screen.

The song itself is fine and has some earworm qualities (Elke sang it for about half a day). While it is no more than the sum of its parts, it certainly does its job of adding star power to the movie.

The movie was actually very good. We don’t care a bit about car racing, but sports movies tend to resonate with us. We also know next to nothing about American football, but *Jerry Maguire* is one of our all-time favorites. *F1* ticks all the right boxes, and while there are interesting characters and side stories, nothing is overdone, so the races themselves can drive the story. The movie also does a remarkable job of explaining the complicated rules and tactics of a Formula One race.

I used to think car racing was on the wrong side of environmental protection and that it required an awful lot of effort and money just to satisfy male fantasies. But after seeing the movie, I can see the fascination with putting so many resources into a simple goal: building and operating the fastest car in the world.

# Cover Song of the Week

Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” is perhaps best remembered for its [video](https://youtu.be/XcATvu5f9vE?si=VywwjC2bPvuYXnBl&ref=glamglare.com), which turns female musicians into stylized props, an image so ubiquitous it was later gently skewered in *Love Actually*.

The Scottish synth-pop band [**CHVRCHES**](https://chvrch.es/?ref=glamglare.com) infused the raunchy 80s pop track with romance and drama for the Hulu TV series *Tell Me Lies*. In their version, “Addicted to Love” becomes a heart condition, not just a case of too much sex drive.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

1. “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds — The Breakfast Club \[1985\]  
There are songs you love instantly — and then there are songs that stay with you for life. This is one of them. I first heard it when my parents were on a rare weekend trip, my sister and I had the apartment to ourselves, and I could go to the movie theater three nights in a row to watch **The Breakfast Club**. It became one of the defining films of the 1980s — and this song is its emotional anchor. Often mentioned now that Simple Minds’ frontman Jim Kerr initially passed on the track, wanting the band’s own songs to lead the way. In the end, they said yes to “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” and the rest really is history. Knowing when to take a leap matters.
2. “Smooth” by Santana feat. Rob Thomas — Love Actually \[2003\]  
One of my favorite scenes in **Love Actually** is full of hope, self-belief, and the idea that destiny might actually show up if you’re brave enough. That’s the moment when Colin Frissell, played by Kris Marshall, heads to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.You won’t find “Smooth” on any official *Love Actually* soundtrack listings — the song was already a massive hit and didn’t need the extra billing. Still, the scene wouldn’t feel the same without it. Santana’s guitar and Rob Thomas’ voice together are pure confidence, warmth, and forward motion. It’s one of those songs that never fails to lift me.
3. “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty — Jerry Maguire \[1996\]  
Oliver and I will probably never forget the first time we watched **Jerry Maguire** — or the many times since. It’s a film we quote endlessly, one we practically know by heart.The movie is overflowing with great music — no surprise, given Cameron Crowe’s deep love for music — but one moment stands out every time. Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’” becomes shorthand for following your heart, trusting your instincts, and letting tomorrow take care of itself.
4. “Mindfields” by The Prodigy — The Matrix \[1999\]  
If there is one must-see movie of 1999, it’s **The Matrix**. The film is relentless, visionary, and packed with music that feels just as intense as the world it creates. Choosing just one track isn’t easy, but “Mindfields” might be my favorite. It hits hard, pulls you straight into that dark, charged atmosphere, and doesn’t let go. Unsurprisingly, it also sent me down a Prodigy rabbit hole for a while — one of those moments where a movie doesn’t just introduce a song, but opens an entire door.
5. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by T.V. Carpio — Across the Universe \[2007\]  
**Across the Universe**, envisioned and directed by Julie Taymor, is one of my all-time favorite movies — and not just for the music. I was living on the Lower East Side when parts of it were filmed, and watching the neighborhood get transformed for another era felt magical. There’s so much great music in the film, but this scene always stands out. T.V. Carpio’s version of “I Want to Hold Your Hand” turns the Beatles classic into a giddy declaration of longing — all fluttering hearts and barely contained excitement. It sets the emotional tone beautifully, long before the heartbreak begins.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Ora Cogan, Laura Minear, Anna Smyrk, RIVER, Krooked Kings, Ski Team, and Kim Gordon](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/01/Song-Picks-03-2026.jpg)

Ora Cogan, Laura Minear, Anna Smyrk, RIVER, Krooked Kings, Ski Team, and Kim Gordon

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsKwuy-2BPjqSqdbIK9TCAe&si=tbWXV6zcJXlTtUh9&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

1. [**RIVER**](https://glamglare.com/artist/river?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Infected Mind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/river-infected-mind-video/)”: Soaring guitars turn inward, creating a strange comfort as past and present collide without resolution or easy reassurance.
2. [**Krooked Kings**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/krooked-kings?ref=glamglare.com) – “[My Friend Max](https://www.glamglare.com/music/krooked-kings-my-friend-max/)”: This softer turn eases the tempo and strips things back, letting reflection surface without fully escaping emotional undertow.
3. [**Ora Cogan**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ora-cogan?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Honey](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ora-cogan-honey-video/)”: A guarded protagonist moves through shared space, her toughness framed by warmth, tradition, and an uneasy sense of earned protection.
4. [**Anna Smyrk**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/anna-smyrk?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Skin Thinner](https://www.glamglare.com/music/anna-smyrk-skin-thinner/)”: Lightness and loss sit side by side, as forward motion gently insists on openness rather than retreat.
5. [**Ski Team**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ski-team?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Music For My Family](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ski-team-music-for-my-family/)” Calm, restrained electronics support a clear-eyed reflection on doubt, belonging, and what makes commitment feel possible.
6. [**Lauren Minear**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lauren-minear?ref=glamglare.com) – “[Perfect Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lauren-minear-perfect-girl/)” Where control replaces warmth, repetition becomes the point — a quietly unsettling look at how perfection reshapes power and intimacy.
7. [**Kim Gordon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kim-gordon?ref=glamglare.com) – “[NOT TODAY](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kim-gordon-not-today-video/)” Fast, confrontational rock cuts straight through the present moment, refusing distance, nostalgia, or polite disengagement.

## Nine Photos: Holding Onto the Light — Barbados

With New York wrapped in winter grey and a crazy cold winter storm on the way, we’re holding onto the light. These nine photos stay close to our corner of Fitts Village — sunsets, late afternoons, sun tracing the surface of the ocean. Warmth, calm, and that rare feeling of having a place entirely to yourself. No crowds, no urgency. Just light, water, and the luxury of carefreeness.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard (#3)
### Kim Gordon - NOT TODAY [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kim-gordon-not-today-video/
Last updated: 2026-01-21T17:06:37.000Z
[**Kim Gordon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kim-gordon?ref=glamglare.com) has been making music since the early ’80s, and there are no signs of her slowing down on her new song “NOT TODAY.” Why should she? The track is fast, noisy, and confrontational — a reminder that sharp, urgent rock music is still one of the best ways to cut through the mess of the present moment.

“NOT TODAY” is the lead single from Gordon’s third solo album [*PLAY ME*](https://glamglare.com/album/kim-gordon-play-me?ref=glamglare.com), out March 13 via Matador Records. About the album, she says:

> We \[Kim Gordon and producer Justin Raisen\] wanted to do it really fast. It’s more focused, and maybe more confident. I always kind of work off of rhythms, and I knew I wanted it to be even more beat-oriented than the last one. Justin really gets my voice and my lyrics and he understands how I work—that came forth even more on this record.

Listen to „NOT TODAY,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://kimgordon.lnk.to/nottoday?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video featuring a custom-made Rodarte dress below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[NOT TODAY, by Kim Gordonfrom the album PLAY ME![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0696204821_3.jpg)Kim GordonAlphonso Acosta![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0696204821_5.jpg)](https://kimgordon.bandcamp.com/track/not-today?ref=glamglare.com)
### Lauren Minear  - Perfect Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lauren-minear-perfect-girl/
Last updated: 2026-01-20T17:53:03.000Z
With “Perfect Girl,” [**Lauren Minear**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lauren-minear?ref=glamglare.com) releases her first single of the year and keeps moving forward with the bold, thoughtful streak she set in motion with last year’s album *Boxing Day*. Sonically restrained and deliberately “robotic,” the track leans into repetition and control to underline just how absurd the idea of perfection really is. 

The New York-based singer/songwriter says:

> “This song is unlike anything else I’ve ever written. It plays with themes of body privilege and power to illustrate how the construct of perfection hurts and disconnects everyone (including men).”

She explains further:

> “I don’t deliberately write about the female experience, but I am a woman, a mother, and a psychotherapist trained in a feminist relational approach – it comes very naturally to me.”

Listen to “Perfect Girl,” our Song Pick of the Day — a sharp, unsettling, and quietly powerful reminder that perfection is a trap, not a goal.

Connect with [Lauren Minear](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/lauren-minear?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Perfect Girl" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3kULaL1LrY4XLj54X6u8tR?si=3187049e1722437b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/perfect-girl/1860665609?i=1860665610&ref=glamglare.com).
### Ski Team - Music For My Family
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ski-team-music-for-my-family/
Last updated: 2026-01-19T17:27:51.000Z
Committing to music comes with doubts and uncertainty. In “Music For My Family,” Lucie Lozinski, aka [**Ski Team**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ski-team?ref=glamglare.com), lets us in on how her family has shaped her journey and dreams as a musician. Restrained electronics accompany her as she tells her story with remarkable calm, holding space for uncertainty while keeping her focus intact.

"Music For My Family" is the latest single from Ski Team's debut album [*Burnout/Boys*](https://glamglare.com/album/ski-team-burnoutboys?ref=glamglare.com), out this Friday. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Apple Music, Spotify, or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Anna Smyrk - Skin Thinner
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/anna-smyrk-skin-thinner/
Last updated: 2026-01-18T20:35:51.000Z
Melbourne-based singer-songwriter [**Anna Smyrk**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/anna-smyrk?ref=glamglare.com) shares something quietly powerful with “Skin Thinner.” Reflective yet forward-looking, the track carries an upbeat, bouncy feel while holding space for deep loss. It’s a song about grief — not only the shock and hurt that can arrive at any age, but also the slow, brave decision to open up again. “Skin Thinner” will also appear on Anna’s upcoming album [*Spectacular Denial*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/anna-smyrk-spectacular-denial?ref=glamglare.com), out March 20, 2026, via Community Music.

Sharing more, Anna explains:

> "I wrote this song about trying to peel away the layers that I put up to protect my mind after my dad passed away unexpectedly. It’s a resolution to try to work through the shock and denial and be open to the world again. Denial and staying numb can be a useful part of the process, it can protect you when you’re not ready to feel your feelings. But at some point, if you want to feel all the good stuff as well, you need to find a way to stay open and hold the painful stuff and the joyful stuff at the same time."

Listen to "Skin Thinner," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video:

Connect with [Anna Smyrk](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/anna-smyrk?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Skin Thinner" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Bw84OSPUS57BSGJ115hoM?si=7ede768e7d304879&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/skin-thinner/1869041895?i=1869041896&ref=glamglare.com).

[Spectacular Denial by Anna Smyrk](https://annasmyrk.bandcamp.com/album/spectacular-denial?ref=glamglare.com)
### Ora Cogan - Honey [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ora-cogan-honey-video/
Last updated: 2026-01-17T17:15:34.000Z
With “Honey,” the Canadian singer-songwriter [**Ora Cogan**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ora-cogan?ref=glamglare.com) introduces the titular character of her new album. The hard-hearted woman moves through the world behind armor — whether by choice or necessity remains an open question. She does not appear as a villain in “Honey,” but as someone who has learned how to protect herself.

The video, directed by **Paloma Ruiz-Hernandez**, shows a cast of curious characters finding connection and release in a countryside bar. It is the perfect backdrop for her blend of rock, folk, and country — and yes, it’s hard not to smile at one familiar cinematic nod along the way.

"Honey" is the opener of Ora Cogan's new album [*Hard Hearted Woman*](https://glamglare.com/album/ora-cogan-hard-hearted-woman?ref=glamglare.com), out on March 13 via Sacred Bones. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://oracogan.lnk.to/Honey?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Krooked Kings - My Friend Max
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/krooked-kings-my-friend-max/
Last updated: 2026-01-16T20:28:43.000Z
We still have “[Parking Lot](https://www.glamglare.com/music/krooked-kings-parking-lot/)” by Utah indie-rockers [**Krooked Kings**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/krooked-kings?ref=glamglare.com) in our ears, but their new single “My Friend Max” takes a noticeably softer turn. The synths step back, the tempo eases up, and the song leans into gentle guitar strumming that gives it room to breathe.

It’s a more mellow, almost quietly cheery moment for the band — even if the emotional undertow hasn’t disappeared entirely. “My Friend Max” shows Krooked Kings exploring a different shade of their sound, without losing the reflective core that makes their songs linger.

Keyboardist Davey Macey explains:

> *“‘My Friend Max’ was one of the more difficult songs to finish on the record. The lyrics, structure, and lead guitar all went through many iterations until we found the perfect fit for each. This song felt like kind of a new direction for us, being a bit more mellow and cheery sounding than our usual stuff. Still that didn’t stop us from writing some bummer lyrics, I guess we just can’t help it.”*

Both “My Friend Max” and “Parking Lot” will appear on Krooked Kings’ upcoming album [*In Another Life*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/krooked-kings-in-another-life?ref=glamglare.com). 

Listen to "My Friend Max," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Krooked Kings](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/krooked-kings?ref=glamglare.com) and add "My Friend Max" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIa5v049ZHQwVWygf6HDg?si=08033825a1384096&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-friend-max/1859852001?i=1859852009&ref=glamglare.com).
### RIVER - Infected Mind [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/river-infected-mind-video/
Last updated: 2026-01-15T17:14:38.000Z
The layered, soaring rock guitars that drive the entire song feel unexpectedly comforting as Swedish singer-songwriter [**RIVER**](https://glamglare.com/artist/river?ref=glamglare.com) enters a candid dialogue with her younger self. As the song builds, the music almost drowns out her voice, as if life itself is pushing her forward whether she’s ready or not.

RIVER explains:

> “‘Infected Mind’ is my attempt to recognize and engage in a dialogue with my younger, deceived self. It’s a passage between past and present, where forgiveness and separation can finally take place, simply by bearing witness to and understanding the harm I inflicted on myself out of ignorance. It reflects not only on the trauma of the past but also on the painful process of admitting how I’ve been deceiving myself - and ultimately surrendering to that deception in order to heal.”

Listen to "Infected Mind," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://virginmusicgroup.lnk.to/gW3lHR?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Back to Normal, Back to the Music
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/back-to-normal-back-to-the-music/
Last updated: 2026-01-15T15:28:35.000Z
And just like that, normal life has begun again. The holiday celebrations are in the rearview, and ahead of us are new experiences, opportunities, and, of course, new music.

To start the year on the right foot, we went to see an artist we have been loving for many years. [**Austra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austra?ref=glamglare.com) has not played in New York City for eight years, but she still sold out Brooklyn’s **Baby’s All Right** so quickly that they added a second show. When we saw her for the first time 15 years ago at Santos Party House in Chinatown, she was a hot ticket who had just signed to Domino Records. Last year, she released [*Chin Up Buttercup*](https://glamglare.com/album/austra-chin-up-buttercup?ref=glamglare.com), an album that sounds fresh, innovative, and very Austra. On stage, she was surely more confident than back then, but similarly joyful and vibrant. Weathering the music industry as an indie artist for that long, seemingly unscathed, is a true accomplishment.

Another thought came to us while we were crammed at the back of the venue. While we had an obstructed view, we at least could access the bar. Many independent venues are concerned about declining drink sales. Here’s one reason: the majority of the audience could not buy drinks even if they wanted to. Mosh pits and crowdsurfing are part of the fun at certain kinds of shows, but Austra’s music invites a different kind of connection. So maybe packing the room below the legal capacity would have made for a more comfortable experience for everybody.

Another big accomplishment is the [**New Colossus Festival**](https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/?ref=glamglare.com), which marks its seventh appearance on the Lower East Side of Manhattan from March 3 to 8\. The festival is fiercely indie, so each year it is a fun experience to browse the lineup and find only a few familiar names. That means either glamglare needs to do a better job, or the indie music scene is thriving so much that it is impossible to keep up. Either way, New Colossus is a great opportunity to discover new music, connect with the artists’ energy, and hang out at the Lower East Side’s iconic venues, which are typically not crammed to capacity.

Check out five songs from bands playing New Colossus 2026 that we can’t wait to (finally) see. And of course, dive into the full festival playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IHpE6gP99jfHkcA1GmwWB?si=dfb090f368e44dd5&ref=glamglare.com).

# Cover Song of the Week: Toxic

The original “Toxic” by Britney Spears lives from a piercing, cinematic Bollywood sample that was meant to induce action and drama into the song — something the [big-budget video](https://youtu.be/LOZuxwVk7TU?si=qJxRe0cHVvYG%5F%5Fvz&ref=glamglare.com) visualizes in a breathtaking way. For Jordanian-Palestinian musician Dana Salah, it was the gateway to doing something clever: for [her cover](https://music.empi.re/toxic-danasalah?ref=glamglare.com), she transforms the slick, synthetic early-2000s production of the original with traditional Arabic instruments.

And it works: for the casual listener, it is just a bit off from what they are used to, but if you pay attention, there is a lot to discover.

## Five Songs: New Colossus 2026 First Impressions

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

[**Adult Leisure**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) – “Dancing Don’t Feel Right”

Two of their 2025 songs made it into Song Pick of the Day features: the super catchy “[Kiss Me Like You Miss Her](https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-kiss-me-like-you-miss-her)” and the no less alluring “[Dancing Don’t Feel Right](https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-dancing-dont-feel-right/).” We’re more than ready to hopefully see the Bristol four-piece live at last.

**FEET** – “English Weather”

A band we couldn’t quite fit into our schedule during Brighton’s The Great Escape last year — but one we’ve kept coming back to ever since. “[English Weather](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-feet-english-weather/)” is a song we love to sing whenever it rains, or whenever we find ourselves in England.

**House Plants** – “Companero”

Lisbon’s House Plants had us under their spell back in 2024, and we’re excited for a repeat encounter. Their 2021 album *Dry Goods* is a favorite, and “Companero” remains a standout we keep returning to.

**Die Anstalt** – “Elfter Stock”

Berlin-based Die Anstalt bring a sharp, restless energy that immediately caught our attention. “Elfter Stock” feels tense and compelling — exactly the kind of track that makes us curious to experience it live.

**I want Poetry** – “Light”

Hailing from Dresden, I want Poetry tap into something intimate and quietly affecting. “Light” unfolds with a sense of emotional openness that lingers long after the song ends.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Flavours, Hannah Schneider, Scout Gillett, Sam Quealy, Endearments, Sassy 009, and Lala Lala

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsUeibLoT02VJYHa-mo5mfe&si=9B1ZoahaZ0SHgaH1&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Restless, sun-lit psych-rock with forward motion — [**Flavours**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/flavours?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Alibi](https://www.glamglare.com/music/flavours-alibi/)” makes change feel urgent and alive.
- “[Even Mountains Erode](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lala-lala-even-mountains-erode/)” is built around the idea that even the most solid things can change; the track reflects [**Lala Lala**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lala-lala?ref=glamglare.com)’s recent years of movement and eventual settling in Los Angeles. It’s a subtle but affecting preview of her upcoming album Heaven 2, out February 27 on Sub Pop.
- A shimmering disco-pop crush that feels as good as it looks — [**Sam Quealy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sam-quealy?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[By My Side](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sam-quealy-feat-marlon-magnee-by-my-side/)” is joy, front to back.
- [**Hannah Schneider**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hannah-schneider?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[In This Room](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hannah-schneider-in-this-room/)” is a quietly immersive song shaped by space, memory, and presence. Recorded during a live residency, it feels intimate and grounded — a moment you want to step into.
- Bold, immersive, and quietly addictive — [**Sassy 009**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sassy-009?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Someone](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sassy-009-someone/)” draws you in and keeps revealing new edges.
- [**Scout Gillett**](https://glamglare.com/artist/scout-gillet?ref=glamglare.com) is back with “[Too Fast To Last](https://www.glamglare.com/music/scout-gillett-too-fast-o-last/),” a new indie rock song that reflects on life in constant motion — touring, changing places, and trying to hold onto what matters along the way. A compelling first taste of her upcoming album Tough Touch.
- Measured, atmospheric, and emotionally precise — [**Endearments**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/endearments?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[Real Deal](https://www.glamglare.com/music/endearments-real-deal/)” unfolds with quiet confidence.

## Nine Photos: Snow to Turquoise

We left New York wrapped in snow and boarded a plane that felt like a promise. Rockaway slipped by, the city receded, and suddenly we were landing somewhere warm, familiar, and quietly reassuring. The first walk led us along the beach to the grocery store — a small ritual we seem to repeat every time. Our beach was right there, unchanged. Indoors, everything turned turquoise and calm. Evening arrived without drama. Feet in the sand, the water breathing nearby, colors deepening by the minute. By sunset, brushes came out, the sky doing what it always does here: reminding us why we return.

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Photo: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard (#7)
### Endearments - Real Deal
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/endearments-real-deal/
Last updated: 2026-01-14T21:06:16.000Z
With “Real Deal,” the Brooklyn-based indie rockers [**Endearments**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/endearments?ref=glamglare.com) announce their upcoming album [*An Always Open Door* ](https://new.glamglare.com/album/endearments-an-always-open-door?ref=glamglare.com)— and immediately make room for excitement. There’s a confidence to this release that feels earned, not rushed, as the band leans into atmosphere while keeping the song emotionally grounded.

The three-piece is made up of vocalist and bassist **Kevin Marksson**, guitarist **Anjali Nair**, and drummer **Will Haywood Smith**. The accompanying music video, directed by **Paul Desilva**, follows the story of a drunken hookup and the self-conscious revelations that occur in its aftermath. Discussing the song and video, frontman Kevin Marksson explains:

> “‘Real Deal’ is a song about feeling like you’re just a supporting player in someone else’s romantic idealization. I hint at Apollo and Daphne in the lyrics and the idea that someone can be so focused on what love ‘should’ feel like that they forget there is a real person on the other end. The music video plays with that concept in a fun way by having our heroine wake up in a strange apartment after what seemed like a perfect evening, but maybe wasn’t as perfect as she thought.”

Listen to “Real Deal,” our Song Pick of the Day, and let Endearments pull you into their beautifully blurred world — one that lingers well beyond the final note.

Connect with [Endearments](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/endearments?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Real Deal" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/11TxbSOqXu3u6OOlpV7K1F?si=f969efba27094524&ref=glamglare.com) or Apple Music.

[An Always Open Door by Endearments](https://endearments.bandcamp.com/album/an-always-open-door?ref=glamglare.com)
### Scout Gillett - Too Fast To Last
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/scout-gillett-too-fast-o-last/
Last updated: 2026-01-13T17:23:44.000Z
Indie rock singer-songwriter [**Scout Gillett**](https://glamglare.com/artist/scout-gillet?ref=glamglare.com) is back with her second album, [*Tough Touch*](https://glamglare.com/album/scout-gillet-tough-touch?ref=glamglare.com), out on March 6 via Slouch Records. A lot has happened in her life in the three years since she released her last album, and we met her at a show in Brooklyn: constant touring, a move to L.A., and heartbreak. "Too Fast To Last" seems a good tagline for this experience.

Scout recalls:

> “This was written right after my first headlining European tour. It felt like I was unable to sustain romantic relationships and like I was always missing friends' birthdays or shows. This song reflects on the feeling of chasing the highs and new experiences, but also feeling lost and trying to identify what’s changed and what has stayed the same. The band fleshed it out on our tour down to Austin to record Tough Touch. I remember being in a haunted hotel room in New Orleans during a flash flood. We were all huddled on musky motel beds, going over the song unplugged—truly one of the band’s closest moments.” 

Listen to "Too Fast To Last," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/too-fast-to-last/1867143493?i=1867143495&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1JdnUWXsyuXaVL7Bwn1NJp?si=19b9a0659f89459e&ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sassy 009 - Someone [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sassy-009-someone/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:24:32.000Z
The style mix and the bold production of “Someone” caught my attention immediately. I was intrigued — but also unsure whether I wanted to feature the latest single by Norwegian artist [**Sassy 009**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sassy-009?ref=glamglare.com) right away. That hesitation didn’t last long. By the time the song finished, I knew this was one I’d return to again and again, and it made me genuinely excited for her debut album *Dreamer+*, out January 16 via [\[PIAS\] Électronique / HEAVEN-SENT.](https://new.glamglare.com/album/sassy-009-dreamer?ref=glamglare.com)

Over the years, Sassy 009 has steadily shaped her own space — moving from early electronic releases into a more expansive, song-driven sound that blends live instruments, pop instincts, and a strong sense of atmosphere. *Dreamer+* feels like the natural culmination of that evolution: a focused, self-assured debut built over several years, and very much on her own terms. The album also features collaborations with **Blood Orange**, **yunè pinku**, and **BEA1991**.

Listen to "Someone," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sassy 009](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sassy-009?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Someone" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5XQKo6ve2FLZLZej6elcD9?si=22f076aff20143dc&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/someone/1826114506?i=1826115134&ref=glamglare.com).

[Dreamer+ by Sassy 009](https://sassy009.bandcamp.com/album/dreamer-3?ref=glamglare.com)
### Hannah Schneider - In This Room
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/hannah-schneider-in-this-room/
Last updated: 2026-03-19T12:07:57.000Z
“In This Room” reflects on memories held within a space. It is the title track from the upcoming album by Danish musician [**Hannah Schneider**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hannah-schneider?ref=glamglare.com), recorded during a live residency at Copenhagen’s Thorvaldsens Museum. The song’s introspective, ethereal atmosphere is shaped by flowing piano lines and grounded by the artful drumming of Hannah’s labelmate Øyunn.

The album [*In This Room*](https://glamglare.com/album/hannah-schneider-in-this-room?ref=glamglare.com) is out on February 27 via Midnight Confessions. Listen to the title track, our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4xAkUEuFY9jyGK14XXYBKW?si=e198ad54f0524f33&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-this-room/1836508283?i=1836508558&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sam Quealy (feat. Marlon Magnee) - By My Side [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sam-quealy-feat-marlon-magnee-by-my-side/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:22:34.000Z
[**Sam Quealy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sam-quealy?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “By My Side,” featuring Marlon Magnée of La Femme, is pure techno-pop joy with a playful, human core. It’s a bright, buoyant glimpse into Quealy’s upcoming sophomore album *Jawbreaker*, out January 30, and it leans fully into connection, chemistry, and movement.

Asked about the heart of the song, Sam explains:

> “finding someone who makes life feel brighter and less lonely, sharing a deep connection that turns the chaos of the world into a beautiful ride together.”

That feeling carries straight into the music — and the video. “By My Side” glides along on Euro-disco grooves, light on its feet and impossible to resist, while Quealy and Magnée’s easy chemistry gives the track its emotional lift. The video, set in a vintage recording studio with 70s flair, is an instant mood booster: playful, stylish, and completely unbothered by seriousness.

Listen to “By My Side,” our Song Pick of the Day — and let it pull you into its orbit.

Connect with [Sam Quealy ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sam-quealy?ref=glamglare.com)and add "By My Side" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4s6Yv9iUvqQEUIanfZinaw?si=2cb144a12a024ff4&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/by-my-side/1852027936?i=1852028664&ref=glamglare.com).
### Lala Lala - Even Mountains Erode
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lala-lala-even-mountains-erode/
Last updated: 2026-01-09T23:04:20.000Z
Restlessness has characterized the last years in Lillie West’s life, living in places as different as New Mexico and Reykjavík. Her new album as [**Lala Lala**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lala-lala?ref=glamglare.com), [*Heaven 2*](https://glamglare.com/album/lala-lala-heaven-2?ref=glamglare.com), reflects that journey — and the surprising realization that settling can bring its own kind of clarity — as she now finds herself in Los Angeles.

“Even Mountains Erode,” the new single released alongside the title track, brings some Icelandic chill and restraint into the Californian sun.

*Heaven 2*, almost entirely performed by Lillie with co-producer Melina Duterte (Jay Som), is out on February 27 via Sub Pop. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/58kHTh4O40lBfpVAZNdaAW?si=ONWB-KnHS3-ZBUwlJqrJlg&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/even-mountains-erode/1855684694?i=1855684756&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Even Mountains Erode, by Lala Lalafrom the album Heaven 2![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3128630362_3.jpg)Lala LalaLala Lala![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3128630362_5.jpg)](https://lalabandlala.bandcamp.com/track/even-mountains-erode?ref=glamglare.com)
### Flavours - Alibi
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/flavours-alibi/
Last updated: 2026-01-08T22:25:54.000Z
Fresh from the coast of Brighton in South England comes “Alibi,” the new single by [**Flavours**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/flavours?ref=glamglare.com) — exciting proof that indie rock is alive and kicking, and as vibrant as ever. The four-piece is especially drawn to ’70s psych-rock, weaving those influences into their own texture-rich sound without ever feeling retro for retro’s sake.

**Ben Archibald**, the band’s main songwriter, says about the song:

> “‘Alibi’ is about getting out and seeing what life has to offer, wanting to change and to break out of bad habits but still feeling them pull you back in. It came from trying to move forward while part of you is still looking for an escape, caught between the urge to grow and the patterns that keep finding a way to pull you back.”

“Alibi” captures exactly that push and pull — restless, driving, and full of momentum. Listen to “Alibi,” our Song Pick of the Day.Listen to "Alibi," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Flavours](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/flavours?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Alibi" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0pGGt2MuQA1UUQJlq19jkz?si=9b7db6b93d3341d6&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music.](https://music.apple.com/us/album/alibi/1862230404?i=1862230406&ref=glamglare.com)

[Flavours](https://soundcloud.com/flavours-scmusic?ref=glamglare.com "Flavours") · [Alibi](https://soundcloud.com/flavours-scmusic/alibi?ref=glamglare.com "Alibi")
### You’ve Got the Music in You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/youve-got-the-music-in-you/
Last updated: 2026-01-08T15:17:03.000Z
At glamglare, we don’t include covers in our Song Pick of the Day series. We focus on new and original music, and we’ve followed this rule with very few exceptions over the years.

During our beach vacation in Barbados, Elke read “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” a new Beatles biography by Ian Leslie centered on the close relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. She read passages aloud, sparking lively discussions.

Meanwhile, our Instagram feed is filled with artists who are deeply unhappy with how the industry works today – namely, the difficulty of earning a significant income from streaming.

“John & Paul” is a reminder that making it as a musician has never been easy. The Beatles were not geniuses whose songs went viral. They had to hone their craft for years by playing six or seven days a week, for multiple hours, in clubs in Hamburg’s red-light district. Signing with a label was long elusive because they did not fit the mold of a single leader and singer with a backing band.

Also, performing musicians who wrote their own songs were not appreciated in the 60s. On their first record, *Please Please Me*, six of the 14 tracks were hits written by others. While playing in Hamburg, John Lennon sort of put himself in charge of scouting new songs, many of which were first performed by Motown artists and girl groups in the USA. The Beatles gave those songs their own spin, and in turn were influenced by them in their own songwriting.

Today, most new musicians want to present their own original material, which makes it even harder to find an audience. Not only do they need to tell a compelling story about their artist persona, but they also need to write songs that stick in listeners’ heads, often within seconds, without any reference.

Performing songs that are already widely known can help. Creating a good cover is not easy. You have to come up with a new angle while staying sufficiently true to the original. Also, selecting the material is difficult. It cannot be too much of a deep cut that too few people recognize, but you also don’t want to do the umpteenth version of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You.”

It makes no sense to treat covers as second-class songs on glamglare. Starting today, we will feature a cover song of the week. Also, this week we’ll share some of our favorite cover songs in our Five Songs section.

Again, Happy New Year, and let music make this world a better place.

## Cover Song of the Week

If you were around in the late 1990s, you know “You Get What You Give” by [**New Radicals**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New%5FRadicals?ref=glamglare.com) probably more often than you wanted. Listening to the chorus — “You’ve got the music in you, don’t let go” — it sounds like an encouraging message, maybe even one addressed to musicians. But the verses place those words against the backdrop of a society obsessed with celebrity and steadily falling apart. If that struck a chord at the end of the last century, it certainly resonates again in the mid-2020s.

Enter [**better joy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/better-joy?ref=glamglare.com), aka Bria Keely, who has released a fantastic cover of “You Get What You Give.” She leans into an indie-rock sound, replacing the piano-driven ’90s power-pop production with melodic guitars. Her vocals and the anthemic build, however, stay true to the original — keeping the song’s message aimed exactly where it was 26 years ago.

New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander ultimately embodied the song’s ethos himself. After releasing just one album, he quietly stepped away from the limelight and continued his career behind the scenes in the music industry.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

If I remember correctly, [**Brothertiger**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/brothertiger?ref=glamglare.com) was the spark that led me to create the [**Cool Covers**](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31t1NkSQGy69pfcsOC7Ctx?si=989b7e74ddc848d4&ref=glamglare.com) playlist in the first place. I love John Jagos aka Brothertiger’s originals, but his covers are just as irresistible — from Tears for Fears’ *Songs from the Big Chair* to his takes on Talk Talk and Talking Heads. And “This Must Be the Place” might very well take the top spot.

Let’s stay synth-driven for a moment and indulge in the sheer beauty of what **Poolside** did with “Harvest Moon.” There’s a reason this cover has become so iconic.

Of course, one of Oliver’s all-time favorite bands must not be left out here, and what [**Warpaint**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/warpaint?ref=glamglare.com)**** did with David Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes” is pretty spectacular.

Someone who firmly put himself on the map with a phenomenal cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s 1970 classic “If You Could Read My Mind” is singer/songwriter **Henry Jamison** — whose own originals are just as fab.

I’d like to end this list of five cover songs with another really cool electronic track that boldly reimagines “Smells Like Teen Spirit” — a song that changed alternative music forever — by [**She’s Excited!**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/shes-excited?ref=glamglare.com) — a real-life friend we haven’t seen in way too long.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Sametime, Theo Black, Large, tjels, Sydney Quiseng, Melody’s Echo Chamber and Pebe Sebert](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/01/Song-Picks-01-2026.jpg)

Sametime, Theo Black, Large, tjels, Sydney Quiseng, Melody’s Echo Chamber and Pebe Sebert

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuhcWtsf-o0OkI8Lu0-nVsJ&si=Re1TQwB1pVkZQUgz&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- “[Finest Work](https://www.glamglare.com/music/theo-bleak-finest-work/)” is a standout track from Bargaining, the new mixtape by [**Theo Bleak**](https://glamglare.com/artist/theo-bleak?ref=glamglare.com). Direct and emotionally restrained, the song captures a moment of clarity after a relationship has run its course. It’s an understated but powerful entry point into a release that documents a year shaped by loss and reflection.
- Big feelings, bold hooks, and a leap into the unknown — [**Sametime**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sametime?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Is This The End](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sametime-is-this-the-end/)” turns change into a soaring pop moment.
- Letting go is rarely clean or easy. [**Sydney Quiseng**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sydney-quiseng?ref=glamglare.com)’s new song “[When a Good Thing Ends](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sydney-quiseng-when-a-good-thing-ends/)” stays with that dizzy moment when you know there’s no way back. Our Song Pick of the Day.
- Unforced, warm, and gently hypnotic. [**Large**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/large?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Falling in the Woods](https://www.glamglare.com/music/large-falling-in-the-woods/)” settles into its own groove.
- [**Pebe Sebert**](https://glamglare.com/artist/pebe-sebert?ref=glamglare.com)’s self-titled debut album brings together songs recorded originally in the early ’80s with a clarity that still feels current. “[Nice Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/pebe-sebert-nice-girl/)” stands out for its quiet confidence.
- Dreamlike clarity and hard-won hope: [**Melody’s Echo Chamber**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melodys-echo-chamber?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[The House That Doesn’t Exist](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melodys-echo-chamber-the-house-that-doesnt-exist/)” feels like faith rediscovered.
- When someone says “[Here Comes the Summer](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tjels-here-comes-the-summer/)” in January, it already feels suspicious. On her new song, Dutch singer-songwriter [**tjels**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tjels?ref=glamglare.com) leans into that feeling, pairing hazy guitars with lyrics about broken promises and uneasy hope.

## Nine Photos from a Jet-Set Time Capsule at the TWA Hotel

Preparing for this week’s Nine Photos felt like a little double time-travel moment. In January 2023, Oliver and I flew to Barbados and spent one night at the [TWA Hotel](https://www.twahotel.com/?ref=glamglare.com) — and this time around, we did it all over again. It’s fun — and incredibly practical — when your plane leaves at 8 or even 10 am! I couldn’t quite remember whether we were already publishing a weekly newsletter back then, but I had a strong feeling that if we were, I would have shared photos from that stay. A quick scroll three years back confirmed it: [The Nine Photos of the TWA Hotel](https://www.glamglare.com/music/come-fly-with-me/) — a perfect companion piece to this week’s visuals.

This time, I put a bit more thought into what to wear, trying to match the hotel’s unmistakable 1960s jet-set vibe. Quite frankly, my yellow dress back then clashed spectacularly with all the glorious red on display at the TWA. I even had a little silk scarf planned — tied around my neck for that extra air-travel glamour — but, alas, I forgot it and had to do without.

Yes, it’s an airport hotel, and it doesn’t come cheap. But if you book in advance and give yourself a little extra time, the payoff is big: a full-on immersion into a bygone era of travel. We certainly felt it.

Enjoy these nine impressions

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard
### tjels - Here Comes the Summer
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tjels-here-comes-the-summer/
Last updated: 2026-01-07T17:10:45.000Z
It is January, so the phrase “Here Comes the Summer” already feels like a broken promise — especially coming from a singer-songwriter from the Netherlands. On her new song, Haarlem artist [**tjels**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tjels?ref=glamglare.com) wraps that tension into hazy guitars and a slow, epic build. What sounds like an announcement of better days turns out to be something more uneasy: hope arriving at the wrong moment, just as the rain starts to fall.

Listen to „Here Comes The Summer,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://bfan.link/here-comes-the-summer?ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Here Comes The Summer, by tjelstrack by tjels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1046420923_3.jpg)tjelsBandcamp New & Notable Jan 6, 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1046420923_5.jpg)](https://tjels.bandcamp.com/track/here-comes-the-summer?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Melody’s Echo Chamber - The House That Doesn’t Exist [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/melodys-echo-chamber-the-house-that-doesnt-exist/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:22:59.000Z
As much as I tried, January 2026 hasn’t revealed many new releases yet — at least not in the corners of music we love most. So I happily look back to December, when [**Melody’s Echo Chamber**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melodys-echo-chamber?ref=glamglare.com) released her fourth studio album, [*Unclouded*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/melodys-echo-chamber-unclouded?ref=glamglare.com).

“The House That Doesn’t Exist” marks the final single from the record and offers a beautifully inviting entry point into the album’s 12 tracks — expansive, tender, and quietly resolute. Asked about the song, Melody says:

> “‘The House That Doesn’t Exist’ turns the impossible perspective of a joyful human life in today’s world into reality, evoking a new sense of faith.”

Listen to “The House That Doesn’t Exist,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video, directed by Diane Sagnier.

Connect with [Melody’s Echo Chamber](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melodys-echo-chamber?ref=glamglare.com) and add “The House That Doesn’t Exist” to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify or Apple Music.
### Pebe Sebert - Nice Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/pebe-sebert-nice-girl/
Last updated: 2026-01-05T17:55:50.000Z
[**Pebe Sebert**](https://glamglare.com/artist/pebe-sebert?ref=glamglare.com) has been writing hits for decades, including songs for her daughter Kesha, so approaching her self-titled debut album, released last month, came with plenty of assumptions on my end. None of them quite fit.

Even though the music is not “classic ’80s,” I wasn’t surprised to learn that these songs were originally recorded in that decade. There’s a certain openness and risk-taking to “Nice Girl” that feels very much of its time, without evoking nostalgia. When Pebe sings*“*I’m not the right girl if you want a nice girl,” it sounds like the clear-eyed statement of someone who, early on, understood she wouldn’t fit a convenient role in the music industry.

The warped pop-rock production defies easy classification and still feels oddly current, as if this music had simply been waiting for the right moment to be heard.

[*Pebe Sebert*](https://glamglare.com/album/pebe-sebert-pebe-sebert?ref=glamglare.com) is out now on Kesha Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3E4YF9INrs7oqe9rLUcSUL?si=7bab018977334f27&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/nice-girl/1852091780?i=1852092155&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Large - Falling in the Woods
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/large-falling-in-the-woods/
Last updated: 2026-01-04T18:49:21.000Z
“Groovy” was the very first word that came to mind when I pressed play on “Falling in the Woods,” the latest single by Canadian singer/songwriter Jamie Hilsden, who releases his indie rock project under the moniker [**Large**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/large?ref=glamglare.com). The track moves with an unforced ease — relaxed but purposeful — and pulls you into its gently rolling groove before you even realize it.

“Falling in the Woods” is taken from Large’s upcoming album [*Marine Life*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/large-marine-life?ref=glamglare.com), out January 30\. Recorded largely live with a full band, the record leans into natural motion and human feel, favoring connection and atmosphere over polish. There’s space here, warmth, and a quiet confidence that makes the song linger long after it ends.

Listen to "Falling in the Woods," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Large](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/large?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Falling in the Woods" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6RzC0TNfyeKSG0u0ChBPHF?si=5b70954fb00a4134&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/falling-in-the-woods/1853840860?i=1853840861&ref=glamglare.com).

[Marine Life by Large](https://largetheband.bandcamp.com/album/marine-life?ref=glamglare.com)
### Sydney Quiseng - When a Good Thing Ends
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sydney-quiseng-when-a-good-thing-ends/
Last updated: 2026-01-03T18:26:22.000Z
The beginning of the new year is a good time to start something new, but that often comes with letting go of something old. “When a Good Thing Ends” lingers in that uneasy moment when you realize there is no easy way back, and you have to come to terms with the fact that life keeps moving on.

Sydney explains:

> "When a Good Thing Ends" captures the heartache of watching something slip away, even when you see it coming. It’s that dizzy feeling of moving forward when your heart’s left behind. It’s a song for anyone learning to let go.

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter [**Sydney Quiseng**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sydney-quiseng?ref=glamglare.com) is best known as the lead singer for Echosmith, whose song "Cool Kids" was inescapable in 2013\. Listen to her new song "When a Good Thing Ends," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://sndo.ffm.to/rb807rk?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sametime - Is This The End
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sametime-is-this-the-end/
Last updated: 2026-01-02T22:00:10.000Z
Just when I thought the new song by Australian pop duo [**Sametime**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sametime?ref=glamglare.com) might be unusually mellow and stripped down, “Is This The End” breaks out into a full-blown, anthemic belter. Okay — things are all right again.

Brothers **Tim** and **Sam Aitken** recently left Australia to call Brighton, U.K., their new home, and their brand-new single captures exactly that kind of leap-of-faith moment. *Is This The End* is also the title of their EP, released today, which features five fabulous pop songs. Another instant favorite from the record is “I Don’t Know Much (But I Know That I Need You)”.

Speaking about today’s release, Tim Aitken explains:

> “*This song is the most personal song we have. It’s about when we first moved to the other side of the world, away from everything we’ve ever known. The song is more of a diary entry of everything going through our heads. It’s about coming to terms with sacrificing time with our friends and family, knowing it was potentially that it could be the last time we’d see some of them*.” 

Listen to "Is This The End," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sametime](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sametime?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Is This The End" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3BVR8ErCOCWBywNQ0NMYXV?si=17c54d1a375c414b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/is-this-the-end/1847496089?i=1847496240&ref=glamglare.com).
### Theo Bleak - Finest Work
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/theo-bleak-finest-work/
Last updated: 2026-01-02T04:33:58.000Z
The Scottish singer-songwriter Katie Lynch, aka [**Theo Bleak**](https://glamglare.com/artist/theo-bleak?ref=glamglare.com), reflects on a breakup where memories linger, but there is no way back. “To Hell,” she sings as the song opens up into the chorus — a blunt line that marks the moment when holding on no longer feels possible.

"Finest Work" is on Theo Bleak's new album [*Bargaining*](https://glamglare.com/album/theo-bleak-bargaining?ref=glamglare.com), out now. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/finest-work/1850980607?i=1850980676&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0ry7byytV1WoXLtUreDvDU?si=0c80df96b5e742ac&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Finest Work, by Theo Bleakfrom the album Bargaining![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3822187614_3.jpg)Theo Bleakzimmerman-dev![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3822187614_5.jpg)](https://theobleak.bandcamp.com/track/finest-work?ref=glamglare.com)
### On to 2026!
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/on-to-2026/
Last updated: 2026-01-01T16:44:10.000Z
We wish everyone a very happy New Year 2026!

We have many plans for glamglare this year, and we start with a new banner on our site [glamglare.com](https://www.glamglare.com/). Finally!

Now we’re off enjoying this sunny but chilly New Year’s Day. Next week, we’re back with the full newsletter.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Rusty Santos, emerson, Fifi Rong, high jump, Arkells, REX, and Dylan Espeseth](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2026/01/Song-Picks-52-2025.jpg)

Rusty Santos, emerson, Fifi Rong, high jump, Arkells, REX, and Dylan Espeseth

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuv%5FB8Enxd%5FJcDFCd7dE%5FpX&si=a0T1Qqxog86OPEmU&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- A quiet, knowing celebration — [**Rusty Santos**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rusty-santos?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[Party With Ben](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rusty-santos-party-with-ben/)” glows in its own time.
- New Zealand artist [**emerson**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emerson-amy/) writes with quiet sincerity on “[Amy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emerson-amy/),” a song about friendship, trust, and the comfort of knowing someone has your back.
- A slow burn with a sharp edge — [**high jump**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/high-jump?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Hot Honey](https://www.glamglare.com/music/high-jump-hot-honey/)” seeps in and stays.
- [**Fifi Rong**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/high-jump-hot-honey/)’s “[Ready For This](https://www.glamglare.com/music/fifi-rong-ready-for-that/),” quietly developed over several years, finally arrives with a shimmering, emotional glow.
- An anthemic chorus for the moments we question everything — [**Dylan Espeseth**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dylan-espeseth?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Thoughts](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dylan-espeseth-thoughts/)” hits hard and stays honest.
- Melbourne artist [**REX**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rex?ref=glamglare.com) pushes her sound into darker pop territory on “[broken](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rex-broken/),” where heavy guitars and emotional weight shape the song.
- Joyful on the surface, thoughtful at heart — [**Arkells**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-arkells?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[Money](https://www.glamglare.com/music/arkells-money-feat-portugal-the-man/)” hits right on time.
### Arkells - Money (feat. Portugal. The Man)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/arkells-money-feat-portugal-the-man/
Last updated: 2025-12-31T20:57:01.000Z
On the last day of the year — when reflection feels unavoidable — one topic seems to surface again and again: *money*. Few themes felt more omnipresent in 2025, which is exactly why “Money,” the new song by Canadian rockers [**Arkells**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-arkells?ref=glamglare.com) featuring [Portugal. The Man](https://www.instagram.com/portugaltheman/?ref=glamglare.com) feels so perfectly placed.

Joyful, upbeat, and effortlessly catchy, the track doubles as a late-night party hit — helped along by subtle Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place” undertones that add warmth and familiarity without tipping into nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake.

Frontman **Max Kerman** explains: 

> “The pull of money is hard to escape. It’s tangled up in vanity, competition, ego, and dreams of the future — but it’s a godless place to live. There are so many invisible forces that guide us, and we're trying to keep money from sitting too high on the list. We felt like the song was almost there, when we realized John from Portugal. The Man––our favourite American with a streak rebellion––was exactly the voice to bring it home.”

Listen to “Money,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video — a fitting soundtrack for dancing, thinking, and letting go as the year turns. 

Connect with [Arkells](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-arkells?ref=glamglare.com) and [Portugal. The Man](https://www.instagram.com/portugaltheman/?ref=glamglare.com), and add "Money" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify or [Apple Music.](https://music.apple.com/us/album/money/1856265655?i=1856265656&ref=glamglare.com)
### REX - broken
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rex-broken/
Last updated: 2025-12-30T17:15:31.000Z
The Melbourne pop artist [**REX**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rex?ref=glamglare.com) adds a good dose of heavy guitars to her new song “broken,” pushing her sound into darker territory. The tension between pop melodies and abrasive textures gives the track an uneasy edge that mirrors its emotional weight. “It’s not your fault that you’re broken,” REX sings — a line that lands with both care and distance, leaving plenty of space for the listener to sit with its meaning.

She explains:

> I wrote this song after watching the Netflix series "Adolescence"; which highlights the "red pilling" of young men in our society. I wrote "broken" from the perspective of a desperate mother, sister, teacher etc who feels the need to place responsibility on someone for the behaviour of a young man in their life. I've added some metal elements to the production of this song not only to convey the intensity of the emotion attached to the lyrics, but to manoeuvre REX away from clean classic pop, into a darker and grungier, mixed-genre pop.

Listen to "broken," our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/broken/1853822334?i=1853822335&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4jU6FNSY5SVEQPzPejcf4T?si=4d2f9bb87cdf4937&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

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### Dylan Espeseth - Thoughts
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dylan-espeseth-thoughts/
Last updated: 2025-12-29T21:28:19.000Z
Big, anthemic, and emotionally wide open — “Thoughts” is powered by a huge chorus that feels made for shouting along, even when the words cut deep. Listening to it, I kept thinking: maybe we’re not *supposed* to have it all figured out. Life is constant change, constant motion — and with that comes endless chances to learn, unlearn, and grow. We’re never really “done” developing. So if I could offer [**Dylan Espeseth**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dylan-espeseth?ref=glamglare.com) one piece of advice, it would be this: be gentle with yourself.

When asked what inspired the song, Dylan explains:

> “I’m not the person I thought I’d be at this age. I feel like I can’t help but waste every opportunity and good thing that comes my way. It reaches the point where I just wanna pack up everything and run away, get fully lost and start over. This song is about feeling like I’ve blown every chance I’ve had, so I might as well start fresh.”

Listen to “Thoughts,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video.

Connect with Dylan Espeseth and add "Thoughts" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6FNsWl1OriyE7lb5xMYxsJ?si=0257acae11654682&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/thoughts/1852313299?i=1852313300&ref=glamglare.com).
### Fifi Rong - Ready For That
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/fifi-rong-ready-for-that/
Last updated: 2025-12-28T18:51:09.000Z
This is the time of the year for surprise releases. On Boxing Day, the Chinese-British singer, songwriter, and producer [**Fifi Rong**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/high-jump-hot-honey/) shared a song that had been quietly in the making since 2021 but never quite felt ready—until now.

Ethereal and shimmering with a subtle festive glow, “Ready For This” carries a sense of emotional arrival. The song moves through Fifi Rong’s signature melancholic romanticism, a place "where beauty and heartbreak coexist", and finally allows a long-held piece to step into the light.

Listen to "Ready For That," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fifirong/ready-for-this-2?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[Ready For This, by Fifi Rongtrack by Fifi Rong![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3904745027_3.jpg)Fifi RongBandcamp New & Notable Nov 18, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3904745027_5.jpg)](https://fifirong.bandcamp.com/track/ready-for-this?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### high jump - Hot Honey
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/high-jump-hot-honey/
Last updated: 2025-12-27T17:20:46.000Z
[**high jump**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/high-jump?ref=glamglare.com) \- return with “Hot Honey,” a slow-burning standout that sneaks up on you. Provocative vocals jab against a backbeat that grows from lo-fi shadow into a surprisingly addictive groove, giving the song its quiet but undeniable pull.

Gritty guitars and crunchy drums place “Hot Honey” somewhere between the off-kilter production world of Mk.gee and ML Buch and the smooth indie flow of Sports or Men I Trust. It’s restrained, confident, and intentional — the kind of track that reveals more the longer you stay with it.

As the duo put it, “Hot Honey” *sets the scene for our upcoming releases: pared back, subtle edge, direct songs.*

Listen to "Hot Honey," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [high jump](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/high-jump?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Hot Honey" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3V23pwVyNeGPDjjO1kPFxl?si=917d9d69f2834d58&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/high-jump?ref=glamglare.com).
### emerson - Amy
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emerson-amy/
Last updated: 2025-12-26T17:10:36.000Z
*“Amy”* is a song about a kind of love that doesn’t need romance—the one friend you can truly rely on, who understands you and catches you when you’re falling. The New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist [**emerson**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emerson?ref=glamglare.com) clearly has a special person in mind, but the track reaches far beyond that, dedicated to all the Amys of this world who make us feel less alone.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Amy," on your [favorite streaming service](https://symphony.to/emerson/amy?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Rusty Santos - Party With Ben
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rusty-santos-party-with-ben/
Last updated: 2025-12-25T16:45:47.000Z
Today, many people around the world are celebrating — and that’s why [**Rusty Santos**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rusty-santos?ref=glamglare.com)' “Party With Ben” feels like the perfect choice. It’s a different kind of celebration: stripped down, hypnotic, and quietly beautiful.

Driven by steady guitar strumming and an unhurried rhythm, the song unfolds with a gentle confidence. It may reference nightlife, but it never rushes — instead, it invites reflection, warmth, and presence.

Ben explains it best:

> *"A trio of acoustic guitar, drum kit, and electric bass is the backdrop on this ode to the nightlife. The setting is NYC circa the 2000s, where art, music, and fashion co-existed in the same space. The mainstream crowd, which is inseparable from social media culture today, queued up for a different party. Although this song has the aura of an anthem, at heart, it’s an acoustic ballad about knowing when to party."*

Listen to “Party With Ben," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Rusty Santos](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rusty-santos?ref=glamglare.com) and add “Party With Ben" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1NemYS9zPzf5KLeCqxSDLj?si=57c0d896cb174be1&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/party-with-ben/1849337974?i=1849337976&ref=glamglare.com).
### A Turquoise Christmas
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-turquoise-christmas/
Last updated: 2025-12-25T16:34:01.000Z
Merry Christmast from Barbados!

## Song Pick of the Day

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Violent Vickie, Gianna Alessi, Sydney Ross Mitchell, Liz Cooper, Every Us, and New Constellations

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhupLTvYFd0Vh7v-d6iEdoxR&si=cYIsdURzOeQjSblV&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Sweet on the surface, clear-eyed underneath. [Gianna Alesia](https://glamglare.com/artist/gianna-alessi?ref=glamglare.com)’s“[It’s Only Heaven](https://www.glamglare.com/music/gianna-alessi-its-only-heaven/)” cuts through pretty lines in search of real connection.
- Chosen family, late-night rides, and a voice that feels like home — [Every Us](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/every-us?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[B-Train](https://www.glamglare.com/music/every-us-b-train/)” is quietly perfect.
- Love and friendship don’t always coexist peacefully. [Liz Cooper](https://glamglare.com/artist/liz-cooper?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Sorry (That I Love You)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/liz-cooper-sorry-that-i-love-you/)” is a raw, late-night confession that slowly becomes an act of self-preservation.
- A gentle reminder that real love doesn’t fade with distance — [New Constellations](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/new-constellations?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[Secret Safe](https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-constellations-secret-safe/)” holds it close.
- Being stuck in involuntary single-hood isn’t romantic—but it can be clarifying. [Violent Vickie](https://glamglare.com/artist/violent-vickie?ref=glamglare.com)’s darkwave track “[Open the Door](https://www.glamglare.com/music/violent-vickie-open-the-door/)” turns frustration into resolve.
- Cool vocals, hazy guitars, and post-punk allure — [The Bernadette Maries](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-bernadette-maries?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[The Closer You Look](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-bernadette-maries-the-closer-you-look/)” draws you in.
- Going home for the holidays isn’t always easy. [Sydney Ross Mitchell](https://glamglare.com/artist/sydney-ross-mitchell?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Queen of Homecoming](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sydney-ross-mitchell-queen-of-homecoming/)” captures that uneasy return — when family expectations clash with the person you’ve become.
### Sydney Ross Mitchell - Queen of Homecoming
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sydney-ross-mitchell-queen-of-homecoming/
Last updated: 2025-12-24T17:38:48.000Z
This is the time of year when many of us travel home to our families—and if that reunion doesn’t always feel easy, singer-songwriter [**Sydney Ross Mitchell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sydney-ross-mitchell?ref=glamglare.com) understands. On “Queen of Homecoming,” she reflects on returning to Texas, where her family’s values collide with her newer life in L.A. as a rising musician.

Sydney doesn’t soften the tension. Her lyrics confront the growing distance head-on, capturing how disappointment and unease can build when you no longer fit the place you came from. It’s an emotionally charged song that feels especially resonant when homecoming brings more questions than comfort.

"Queen of Homecoming" is from Sydney Ross Mitchell's upcoming EP, [*Cynthia*](https://glamglare.com/album/sydney-ross-mitchell-cynthia?ref=glamglare.com), out on February 6 via Disruptor Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1jhTdcryKV2Q3fsEJrfRGr?si=703636a7ab874341&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/queen-of-homecoming/1851062193?i=1851062439&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

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### The Bernadette Maries - The Closer You Look [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-bernadette-maries-the-closer-you-look/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:23:29.000Z
“The Closer You Look,” the new single by Belgian alt-rockers [**The Bernadette Maries**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-bernadette-maries?ref=glamglare.com), immediately takes me back to some of my favorite UK post-punk bands — it’s the vocals that do the trick. Cool, slightly detached, and full of tension, they linger long after the song ends. The laid-back guitar work is just as compelling, giving the track its hazy pull.

Balancing post-punk energy with touches of shoegaze and dream pop, “The Closer You Look” feels introspective without losing momentum. A vibrant music video adds another dimension, perfectly matching the song’s moody yet inviting atmosphere.

Listen to “The Closer You Look,” our **Song Pick of the Day** 🎧

Connect with [The Bernadette Maries](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-bernadette-maries?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Closer You Look" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4l7Tt3nUjwt51w6b0wnHSs?si=716cf751ff954109&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-closer-you-look/1849382170?i=1849382173&ref=glamglare.com).
### Violent Vickie - Open The Door
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/violent-vickie-open-the-door/
Last updated: 2025-12-22T17:03:27.000Z
Florida artist [**Violent Vickie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/violent-vickie?ref=glamglare.com) turns the frustration of being stuck in involuntary single-hood into something strangely empowering on her new song “Open the Door.” What starts as a familiar dating-scene dilemma becomes a darkwave track that feels less like longing and more like resolve.

A bubbling bass line, driving beats, and wailing synths leave little room for romance, but that absence feels intentional. Instead of chasing connection at any cost, the song draws a firm emotional boundary—setting expectations straight rather than offering easy comfort. The tension between desire and self-preservation gives “Open the Door” its quiet intensity.

"Open The Door" is the first single off Violent Vickie's upcoming album *Conjure*. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/open-the-door/1853003436?i=1853003437&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3mKJsy0hWJl4gtINhXThPg?si=288e37c3f1e1450c&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Open the Door, by VIOLENT VICKIEtrack by VIOLENT VICKIE![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3710929767_3.jpg)VIOLENT VICKIEVIOLENT VICKIE![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3710929767_5.jpg)](https://violentvickie.bandcamp.com/track/open-the-door?ref=glamglare.com)
### New Constellations  - Secret Safe
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-constellations-secret-safe/
Last updated: 2025-12-21T16:45:14.000Z
Portland-based duo [**New Constellations**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/new-constellations?ref=glamglare.com)— lifelong friends **Harlee Case** and **Josh Smith** — return with “Secret Safe,” a radiant new single out now via Nettwerk. Built on warmth, melody, and emotional clarity, the song feels like a quiet promise wrapped in light.

Harlee shares:

> *“‘Secret Safe’ is an ode to friendship. It speaks to the power in the ability for friendship to transcend time and distance. It is also directly about, and dedicated to 4 of our friends who were planning on leaving Portland around the time we wrote it, a reminder to them, and ourselves, that no matter how far away, or how long it’s been, they will always have a special place in our lives and our hearts.”* 

Josh adds:

> *“True friendships surpass distance. It doesn't matter how long I go without seeing you. Like, we love you, and we'll always love you, and that's enough. Our love is enough.”*

Love the sentiment, love the song!

Listen to "Secret Safe," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [New Constellations](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/new-constellationshttps://new.glamglare.com/artist/new-constellations?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Secret Safe" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6I1D9IkefCCrNk8z7amHDU?si=f3243a88ed614580&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/secret-safe/1851337237?i=1851337238&ref=glamglare.com).
### Liz Cooper - Sorry (That I Love You)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/liz-cooper-sorry-that-i-love-you/
Last updated: 2025-12-20T17:20:37.000Z
Love and friendship can complement each other—but they can also be completely at odds. Singer-songwriter [**Liz Cooper**](https://glamglare.com/artist/liz-cooper?ref=glamglare.com) finds herself stuck in the latter situation in her new song, “Sorry (That I Love You).” There’s no clean way out here, only the slow realization that something has to give.

Liz shares:

> \[The track\] started as a genuine apology for falling in love with someone who didn't want me but who wouldn’t let me go. The song took three painful and confusing years to be fully realized and was set in stone with a different meaning the day we started our last session, the same day the Altadena fires began in east LA, the flames raged on and the music was put on pause, I finally hit my breaking point and re-wrote Sorry (That I Love You) as an apology to myself.

"Sorry (That I Love You" is from Liz Cooper's upcoming album [*New Day*](https://glamglare.com/album/liz-cooper-new-day?ref=glamglare.com), out on February 20 via Sleepyhead Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Apple Music, Spotify, or below on YouTube:

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### Every Us - B-Train
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/every-us-b-train/
Last updated: 2025-12-20T12:56:59.000Z
When I read “B-Train,” I knew this would be exciting — and my gut feeling didn’t disappoint. “B-Train” is the new single by Brooklyn collective [**Every Us**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/every-us?ref=glamglare.com), led by producer **Ryan Jones**, and it’s a warm, harmony-rich ode to the friends who feel like home.

Steeped in late-night subway rides, cheap wine, and the soft chaos of being carried through heartbreak by your chosen family, the track blends sample-driven grit with intimate vocals and atmospheric production. Anchored by **Chynna Sherrod**’s expressive voice, lush harmonies, and understated drums create a sense of closeness that feels deeply relatable.

Ryan Jones explains:

> “‘B-Train’ is basically a love letter to the friends you keep going back to. Think that ‘grab a bottle of cheap wine’ kind of love. We wanted to poke fun at the idea that real love only belongs to romance, and instead celebrate the people who show up when the night’s messy and the people are right. This track is all about Chynna’s voice, giving it space while sneaking in the Every Us crew quietly in the background.”

Connect with [Every Us](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/every-us?ref=glamglare.com) and add "B-Train" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=woWuU7%5FcSXuKg26gqIfzmg&pi=vvqcL69tQ3etC&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2sdCckvHgHxuk2ujvKnghm?si=cIw%5F54GPQGelydAbI8CCHQ&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/b-train/1855195657?i=1855195658&ref=glamglare.com) .
### Gianna Alessi - It's Only Heaven
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/gianna-alessi-its-only-heaven/
Last updated: 2025-12-18T17:16:28.000Z
Her voice feels seductive like honey, and the music is a smooth invitation—but the LA-based singer-songwriter [**Gianna Alessi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/gianna-alessi?ref=glamglare.com) is clear that she wants more than sweet talk in a relationship. “It’s Only Heaven” moves with an R&B-leaning ease, all warm keys and gentle grooves, but the lyrics quietly cut through the softness. Again and again, Gianna rejects fantasy in favor of something grounded: honoring mind and soul, not just desire. It’s a song about slowing down, listening closely, and finding connection where words actually hold up.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "It's Only Heaven," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-only-heaven/1854811529?i=1854811532&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1LSNbpmlZx8MbMSAgfTWZf?si=05d9b02cd3fa4828&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

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### Stanley Simmons -  Body Down
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/stanley-simmons-body-down/
Last updated: 2025-12-17T20:25:57.000Z
Two weeks ago, while browsing clothes in a Downtown store, I was cycling through new releases when “Body Down” stopped me in my tracks. I played it again. And again. And again — easily a dozen times — before I even looked up who was behind the song that had already sunk its hooks in.

[**Stanley Simmons**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stanley-simmons?ref=glamglare.com) didn’t ring a bell at first. A quick glance at the press release told me this was a project by two childhood friends, **Evan Stanley** and **Nick Simmons**, finally making music together under their shared last names. Only later did the full picture click into place — yes, *those* last names. The sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons (by now you know: KISS) stepping out together with an effortlessly catchy debut.

“Body Down” leans into a warm, folk-rock-inflected sound that nods to the band America and Fleetwood Mac, while a fantastic guitar solo subtly tips its hat to rock lineage — without ever leaning on it. This is music that stands on its own: confident, melodic, and emotionally grounded.

Nick Simmons explains:

> “*Making things is medicine, and I think it always has been. Evan and I are both big fans of roots and Americana music for that reason, and we like to reference it whenever possible. ‘Body Down’ contains a deliberate nod to the traditional blues line ‘ain’t no grave can hold my body down’ — carried through generations from Claude Ely to Bozie Sturdivant to Johnny Cash to Led Zeppelin to Hozier. While it originally referenced the rapture, we use it as an expression of resilience — that something meaningful can endure through solidarity, even when the world feels hostile or uncertain.*”

Listen to “Body Down,” our **Song Pick of the Day** — a debut that feels both rooted and refreshingly its own. 

Connect with [Stanley Simmons](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stanley-simmons?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Body Down" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4BOlrXgkNURZbp9KX6FOia?si=bb83b56553fe41af&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/body-down/1851246700?i=1851246701&ref=glamglare.com).
### Howling Bells - Chimera
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/howling-bells-chimera/
Last updated: 2025-12-16T17:27:41.000Z
The London-via-Australia indie rock trio [**Howling Bells**](https://glamglare.com/artist/howling-bells?ref=glamglare.com) hasn’t released new music as a band in over a decade, and their new song “Chimera” feels like a reflection on that long pause. The track circles around disillusionment—what it means to keep making music when the dream feels fragile—but it also hints at the reasons they never fully let go.

Singer/guitarist [Juanita Stein](https://glamglare.com/artist/juanita-stein?ref=glamglare.com) explains:

> Chimera is a strange word. It means a few different and curious things; in this context, however, I’m using it to mean something of an absurd nature, unattainable, a fantasy. Such is the relationship we have with music at times. This song speaks to my experience as a musician, surviving the perpetual ups and downs of the game. But if you’re lucky enough, you have someone who can cut through the noise and help you realise that the fantasy is half the joy. That the longing is part of the journey and that our achievements along the way are deeply meaningful. At its core, 'Chimera' is a song about hope and relinquishing control.

"Chimera" is the third single from Howling Bells' upcoming album [*Strange Life*](https://glamglare.com/album/howling-bells-strange-life?ref=glamglare.com), out on February 13 via Nude Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://republicofmusic.lnk.to/Chimera?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below on YouTube:

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### Mute Swan - Cocteau Swan (ft. Citrus Clouds)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mute-swan-cocteau-swan-ft-citrus-clouds/
Last updated: 2025-12-15T22:26:33.000Z
The new single by Tucson, AZ–based shoegaze/dream-pop project [**Mute Swan**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mute-swan?ref=glamglare.com) opens in a rush of sparkle — all shimmer, lift, and instant feel-good glow. While “Cocteau Swan" (ft. [Citrus Clouds](https://www.instagram.com/citrus%5Fclouds/?ref=glamglare.com)) surely wasn’t written with the holiday season in mind, yet its celebratory warmth and light-filled momentum make it feel perfectly at home right now.

Digging into the story behind the track adds depth: “Cocteau Swan,” featuring **Stacie Huttleson** of fellow Arizona shoegaze band **Citrus Clouds**, marks a new era for Mute Swan following the tragic passing of founding member and guitarist **Thomas Sloane**. The song swells and blooms with dense guitar and electronic textures, carried by the intertwined vocals of **Mike Barnett** and Huttleson — airy, affectionate, and full of motion.

Barnett shares:

> *"This song is an homage to one of our favorite bands, Cocteau Twins. We were very lucky to have our friend Stacie Huttleston from Citrus Clouds sing the backing vocal part, which we recorded at their practice space in Phoenix."*

Mute Swan are Mike Barnett (guitar/vocals), Prabjit Virdee (bass/vocals), the late Thomas Sloane (guitar), and Gilbert Flores (drums).

Listen to "Cocteau Swan" (ft. Citrus Clouds), our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Mute Swan](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mute-swan?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Cocteau Swan" (ft. Citrus Clouds) to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1a7buNj1QyhDvKHpqOAvlL?si=0299fdddc39a42bb&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/cocteau-swan-feat-citrus-clouds/1835979305?i=1835979325&ref=glamglare.com).
### Dalia - stupid lover girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dalia-stupid-lover-girl/
Last updated: 2025-12-14T17:21:50.000Z
Falling in love, feeling the connection, and having an intense romantic moment—taking it easy the next day is not everybody’s thing. The London-based singer and songwriter [**Dalia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dalia?ref=glamglare.com) captures that rush beautifully in her new song “stupid lover girl,” zooming in on the details that make attraction feel impossible to ignore. In the process, she also learns something important about herself.

She shares:

> I tried to convince myself I could be casual when I don’t have a single casual bone in my body. I feel the smallest things with such intensity and remember every detail. It was never going to be casual for me.

Listen to "stupid lover girl," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/dalia-stupid-lover-girl?utm%5Fsource=ig&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=link%5Fin%5Fbio) or below on YouTube:

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[Dalia](https://soundcloud.com/dalia46366?ref=glamglare.com "Dalia") · [stupid lover girl](https://soundcloud.com/dalia46366/stupid-lover-girl?ref=glamglare.com "stupid lover girl")
### Dolly Doops - No Means No
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dolly-doops-no-means-no/
Last updated: 2025-12-14T00:17:49.000Z
Born-and-bred Londoner, rising singer/songwriter, and pop-anthem creator [**Dolly Doops**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dolly-doops?ref=glamglare.com) has just released the much-needed “No Means No.” The track is as vivid as you’d expect from someone with such a life-affirming, slightly tongue-in-cheek name — and I was instantly drawn to both the artist and her oeuvre. But when the word *“no”* enters the conversation, things turn serious. And indeed, they do — as Dolly Doops explains:

> *“This is an important conversation that needs to be had. Consent. The only thing No can mean, no. I wrote this to sing at the top of my lungs with my female identifying fans. It's a song for women, Women who are tired of having to walk home with keys in their knuckles, who are afraid to tell a man to leave them alone so they lie and say they have a boyfriend, who share their locations on their way home and text each other as soon as they're 'home safe'. It's a punchy beat, we really had fun shaping the production, Adriano and I, it moves with the vulnerability of the subject but the lyrics, the lyrics are what matters.”*

Bold, direct, and impossible to ignore, “No Means No” turns urgency into a pop anthem — one meant to be sung loudly, together. Listen to "No Means No," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Dolly Doops](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dolly-doops?ref=glamglare.com) and add "No Means No" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5aknuOblRTSz73nTsPhP8m?si=a1ace1128392406f&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-means-no-single/1851442428?ref=glamglare.com).
### ssolana - Summer Is Dead
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/s/
Last updated: 2025-12-12T17:10:47.000Z
“Summer Is Dead” — in her new song, London singer/songwriter [**ssolana**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ssolana?ref=glamglare.com) drifts through an emotional winter, searching for a spark of inspiration or joy. The music mirrors her tangled thoughts as she repeats, almost like a mantra, “The summer is dead / And so am I.”

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Summer Is Dead," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/summer-is-dead/1854101155?i=1854101162&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4PXW9DBLjuSuXeeeTEk3ep?si=9012698d6b1c4644&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Rosie Carney - The Evidence
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rosie-carney-the-evidence/
Last updated: 2025-12-11T22:27:30.000Z
Singer/songwriter [**Rosie Carney**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rosie-carney?ref=glamglare.com) is about to release her fourth studio album, bearing the ominous and irresistible title [*Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/rosie-carney-doomsday-dont-leave-me-here?ref=glamglare.com). The record arrives on February 27, and until then, we can immerse ourselves in her magnificent new single, “The Evidence.”

The track was co-written and co-produced by **Ross MacDonald** (The 1975) and **Ed Thomas**, and it already feels like a standout — something Rosie herself highlights:

> *“It’s funny because I LOVE the production of this song, it’s so exciting to me. But the song’s theme is very dystopian. It’s about that state of delirium you experience when you’re burning out but resting or being still is out of the question because it makes you feel too guilty, so you end up overexerting yourself mentally and physically. It becomes an extremely difficult cycle to break free from and everything ends up feeling like a complete fever dream. I think this is probably the boldest sounding song on the album. It set various tones for the rest of the production."*

“The Evidence” pulls you into that fever dream with cinematic force — bold, restless, and quietly devastating in its honesty. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day and watch the equally cinematic video, directed by **Cal McIntyre**.

Connect with [Rosie Carney](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rosie-carney?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Evidence" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Cs2EkkyE0aHNIQUYowioF?si=af595e3952434e31&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-evidence/1838571277?i=1838571297&ref=glamglare.com).

[Rosie Carney](https://soundcloud.com/rosiecarney?ref=glamglare.com "Rosie Carney") · [The Evidence](https://soundcloud.com/rosiecarney/the-evidence?ref=glamglare.com "The Evidence")
### Magic in the Bronx, Music Everywhere
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/magic-in-the-bronx-music-everywhere/
Last updated: 2025-12-13T16:42:07.000Z
Last Sunday, we finally made it to the Bronx again for the annual [Holiday Lights](https://bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights?ref=glamglare.com) at the Zoo. It’s a festive, atmospheric event that transforms the park into a sparkling world of wonder. The real animals are resting in their holding areas, but their likenesses in the form of illuminated, colorful lanterns are on display along several geographically themed trails.

Without a car, reaching the zoo is quite an adventure. Hoping on the two or five subway lines only takes you to 180th Street. From there, you have to walk for half an hour along the zoo fence through a dark Bronx neighborhood. It’s definitely romantic, but also a bit eerie. (Scroll down for nine photos from this outing.)

Another year-end tradition took place last week: the Spotify Wrapped campaign. All streaming services offer something similar by now, but since Spotify is, for whatever reason, the default for many, it is the *Wrapped* cards that appear on social media everywhere.

Some artists use this as a chance to thank their listeners, while others protest against Spotify and its leadership. Understandably, independent artists are unhappy that a company worth over 100 billion dollars with billionaire executives seems to care very little about supporting the artists who form the foundation of its business.

Spotify, like all large companies, primarily answers to the stock market. So if enough artists remove their catalog, investors may become spooked and force Spotify to adopt more artist-friendly practices, whatever they may look like.

We’ll see. I am a believer in Martin Luther King’s quote, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Or, in other words: focus on supporting what you love instead of fighting what you don’t. So instead of shaking your fist at big tech and its billionaires, go out watch a show by an independent artist and buy some merch. Or, in a broader sense: head out to dine instead of ordering in from those companies that want to become synonymous with having a good meal. Visit a local store instead of browsing Amazon. It’s the convenient click or tap they use to get us. But you (still) have a choice!

glamglare will take a vacation for the rest of the year. The Song Pick of the Day still continues – this year’s new songs are still going strong – so if you need a break from holiday music, we have something for you. If not, keep reading for five new Christmas Songs.

Happy Holidays — and here’s to a bright, music-filled 2026.

## Five Songs: The Holidays are Here!

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

Four of these five are brand-new releases — and three of them are originals you might be hearing for the first time. A little festive joy, a little sparkle, and a whole lot of good music. Check ’em all out!

- **Limahl** – “One Wish for Christmas”  
The British 80s pop icon paints a beautifully festive picture of London in this mellow yet catchy holiday gem. Truly, an instant classic.
- **Gina Zo** – “Sleigh Ride”  
Los Angeles-based Gina Zo delivers a delightfully rebellious take — a little punk attitude, but still full of the original’s wintery charm. A super fun spin.
- **Joe Goodkin** – “Before It’s Christmas Again”  
A mellow original with a bittersweet twist. Or as he puts it:*“This is a Christmas song with a tequila twist… a long-distance connection that briefly manifests in a New Year’s rendezvous… before it inevitably ends in departure.”*A quiet, December-night kind of song.
- **Luke Spiller** – “Merry Xmas Everybody”  
Slade’s rock classic holds a special place in our hearts, and Luke Spiller turns it into something tender and beautifully stripped back. He shares:*“I wanted to put my own spin on this classic and decided to strip back the music so people can really focus on the lyrics.”*A heartfelt, gorgeously warm version. Enjoy the video:
- [**Bryan Adams**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/bryan-adams?ref=glamglare.com) **& Friends** – “California Christmas”  
Impossible not to include this brand-new single — especially since I’ll be seeing palm trees, too, this Christmas. I’m right there with Bryan Adams:*“Sitting back soaking up the sun / This year — gonna have some fun.”*A holiday bop with sunshine in its veins — and honestly, I’m ready.

## Song Pick of the Day

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2025/12/Song-Picks-49-2025-1.jpg)

Avalon Emerson, Austel, Tonguetied, Annie-Dog, Madison Margot, Charlotte Sands, and Leoni 808

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhvGgn5QG-Ezh7dDRejT8i3L&si=tEls3MJkZBXFfV-G&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- [**Avalon Emerson**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/avalon-emerson-eden-video/) returns with “[Eden](https://www.glamglare.com/music/avalon-emerson-eden-video/),” where electronic shimmer meets indie-rock warmth. A song about longing, regret, and finding your way back—our Song Pick of the Day.
- Emotional relapse, but make it luminous — [**Madison Margot**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/madison-margot?ref=glamglare.com) shines on “[But I Do](https://www.glamglare.com/music/madison-margot-but-i-do/).”
- London artist [**Tonguetied**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tonguetied?ref=glamglare.com) dives into the chaos of an overthinking mind on her new track “[Lucky Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tonguetied-lucky-girl/),” a restless mix of confessional lyrics and swirling electronics.
- Power reclaimed, drums ablaze — [**Charlotte Sands**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tonguetied?ref=glamglare.com) ignites with “[one eye open](https://www.glamglare.com/music/charlotte-sands-one-eye-open/).”
- Soft vocals meet a merciless beat: [**Annie-Dog**](https://glamglare.com/artist/annie-dog?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[My Honey](https://www.glamglare.com/music/annie-dog-my-honey/)” captures how easily we stop listening to each other.
- Field recordings, quiet ache, and a voice that lingers — [**Austel**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/austel?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[The Beach In December](https://www.glamglare.com/music/austel-the-beach-in-december/)” is a small cinematic world.
- 18-year-old London artist [**Leoni 808**](https://glamglare.com/artist/leoni-808?ref=glamglare.com) pushes electronic pop into her own inventive space with “[MOVE MY BODY](https://www.glamglare.com/music/leoni-808-move-my-body/).”

## Nine Photos from a Magical Night Among Lantern Creatures at the Bronx Zoo

Our last visit to the Bronx Zoo’s [Holiday Lights](https://bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights?ref=glamglare.com) was in December 2021, at the tail end of the pandemic — a time when renting a car for little upstate escapes felt almost routine. Returning this year, without a car and with the long, slightly eerie walk from 180th Street, made the whole experience feel different… and somehow even more magical.

The Zoo added new displays, reimagined old favorites, and wrapped the whole place in a glow that felt both festive and otherworldly. If getting there weren’t such an undertaking, I’d go again in a heartbeat.

Here are nine impressions from our evening — little sparks of color and light that I hope bring you a touch of December magic, too.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Leoni 808 - MOVE MY BODY
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/leoni-808-move-my-body/
Last updated: 2025-12-10T17:23:03.000Z
At 18 years old, the London singer, songwriter, and producer [**Leoni 808**](https://glamglare.com/artist/leoni-808?ref=glamglare.com) links herself to an iconic drum machine almost twice her age. It feels like a quiet nod to the roots of electronic music, even as she carves out her own space in it. Her new song, “MOVE MY BODY,” makes that intention clear: it sounds like 2025, but remains delightfully off-beat and inventive — the work of an artist who hasn’t been boxed in by expectations and simply follows what excites her.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "MOVE YOUR BODY," on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/LEONI808-MOVEMYBODY?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Austel - The Beach In December
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/austel-the-beach-in-december/
Last updated: 2025-12-09T18:50:31.000Z
“The Beach In December” took me straight to my own upcoming getaway — eight days by the ocean with sunsets, wildlife, and the constant breaking of the waves. Unsurprisingly, singer/songwriter and producer [**Austel**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/austel?ref=glamglare.com) had a very different beach in mind when she created her new single. 

Originally from Devon and now based in London, **Annie Rew Shaw** — aka Austel — revisits a moment from her past. Watching her self-filmed, self-edited video, I immediately recognized Brighton’s shoreline: not the bustling amusement-park side, but the open sea, framed by the haunting skeleton remains of the West Pier.

The song itself unfolds with rich, soothing instrumentation and meticulous lyricism, reflecting on the imprint childhood leaves on our adult relationships. Beautifully cinematic, it was written after a fleeting summer romance in Brighton ended amicably, yet with a quiet ache.And at the center of it all: her stunning, effortlessly present voice.

Austel shares:

> "*I returned to the beach during the winter months (Bon Iver season) and reflected on how our childhood experiences impact how we move through the world. I decided to record the entire journey from Brighton beach to the train station, then the train back to London, on a Zoom recorder. I wanted to create a memory for people to get lost in for a few minutes - travelling with the song along the beach, on the train. It still evokes a lot of memories - it’s a bit of a time capsule, which I think is the work of the field recordings."*

Listen to “The Beach In December,” our Song Pick of the Day — and let the atmospheric video carry you somewhere familiar, somewhere new.

Connect with [Austel](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/austel?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Beach In December" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4Tce0rxXK3cQcxNzp9XGU7?si=0ff68ad8a5bb41a2&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-beach-in-december-single/1847592908?ref=glamglare.com).

[The Beach In December by Austel](https://austel.bandcamp.com/track/the-beach-in-december?ref=glamglare.com)
### Annie-Dog - My Honey
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/annie-dog-my-honey/
Last updated: 2025-12-08T17:21:47.000Z
Bringing a message over can be hard against the daily noise. You don’t need to understand the lyrics in [**Annie-Dog**](https://glamglare.com/artist/annie-dog?ref=glamglare.com)’s new song “My Honey” — her soft, understated vocals push against a merciless dance beat to mirror how easy it is for communication to break down in a relationship, and how important it is to slow down and really listen.

The Irish musician wrote, recorded, produced, and mixed “My Honey” entirely by herself. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/myhoney?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Charlotte Sands - one eye open
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/charlotte-sands-one-eye-open/
Last updated: 2025-12-07T20:11:39.000Z
Almost two years ago, [**Charlotte Sands**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charlotte-sands?ref=glamglare.com) crossed our radar — and while we briefly lost track, that changed instantly with “one eye open,” a banger par excellence. The new single hits hard with explosive drums that nod to heavy metal’s finest, paired with her unmistakable, clear-cut vocals.

Back then, we featured the LA-based artist with *“blindspot,”* and we’re just as excited to welcome her back on glamglare with this fierce new track.

Charlotte says:

> *“‘one eye open’ is about learning that love isn’t supposed to feel like survival. It’s the realization you’ve been mistaking control for care and the breaking point that forces you to remove yourself from their grip and remember who you were before they made you doubt it. This song is about taking your power back and choosing your own peace over their chaos. I hope it gives you the strength to put yourself first and serves as a reminder of just how capable you really are.”*

Listen to "one eye open," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Charlotte Sands](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charlotte-sands?ref=glamglare.com) and add "one eye open" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2FZyRiPv2XWCxcZJROJP3J?si=6ae645ad70544211&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-eye-open/1855724765?i=1855724770&ref=glamglare.com).
### Tonguetied - Lucky Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tonguetied-lucky-girl/
Last updated: 2025-12-10T22:45:14.000Z
You have too much on your mind – how do you get out of it? London singer, songwriter, and producer Elena Garcia, aka [**Tonguetied**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tonguetied?ref=glamglare.com), asks for clarity in her new song “Lucky Girl.” Written like a plea for guidance, the track captures the vertigo of an overactive mind as synths, vocoders, and glitching samples swirl and rattle around her never-ending thoughts.

"Lucky Girl" is a single off Tonguetied's new EP *Full Circle*, out on January 20\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://song.link/i/1839310207?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Madison Margot  - But I Do
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/madison-margot-but-i-do/
Last updated: 2025-12-05T23:25:25.000Z
Los Angeles–based pop singer-songwriter [**Madison Margot**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/madison-margot?ref=glamglare.com) delights with her affirmative new track “But I Do,” a song I instantly fell for — playful guitar strums, sweet and unpretentious vocals, and a vibe that just wraps around you. And after watching the video, I’m wholeheartedly rooting for this very talented fifth-generation Angelina.

Madison says:

> "I wrote 'But I Do' about emotional relapse. When you’re feeling great and think you’re fully healed, but then something happens that pulls you right back into the place you thought you outgrew. This song embraces that vulnerability and finds the beauty in letting yourself feel everything fully."

Listen to "But I Do," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the vibrant video, directed by Margot herself:

Connect with [Madison Margot](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/madison-margot?ref=glamglare.com) and add "But I Do" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Z3EUcZJZQSj6MpsWRAgX4?si=f40c6404a2e34d10&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/but-i-do-single/1856482057?ref=glamglare.com).
### Avalon Emerson - Eden [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/avalon-emerson-eden-video/
Last updated: 2025-12-04T17:09:38.000Z
[**Avalon Emerson**](https://glamglare.com/artist/avalon-emerson-and-the-charm?ref=glamglare.com) is an international DJ and singer-songwriter, and these worlds often collide. Musically, that fusion shapes her unique style, where electronic sounds blend with indie-rock elements. Personally, it shows up in the video for her new song, **“**Eden**,”** where she’s pulled from a jam session with a bassist and guitarist in Upstate New York and rushed to JFK for a gig. Lyrically, **“**Eden**”** circles around the hope of making things right with the people who matter most to her.

Listen to "Eden," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://avalon-emerson.lnk.to/eden?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Albums We Love, Sounds From Brazil, and Year-End Glow
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/albums-we-love-sounds-from-brazil-and-year-end-glow/
Last updated: 2025-12-04T15:10:35.000Z
Last Saturday, we ventured out to the [Swedish Cottage](https://cityparksfoundation.org/swedish-cottage-marionette-theatre?ref=glamglare.com) in Central Park to see *Samba Cinderella*, a marionette adaptation of the classic fairy tale with a Brazilian twist. The lively samba music made the warm but chilly day more enjoyable. The puppets are adorable, and it’s heartwarming to see how much dedication the puppeteers put into their craft.

Samba and bossa nova are well-known genres from Brazil, but what about today’s artists who align more with the glamglare vibe?

Recently, we featured São Paulo artist [**Sessa**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sessa-nome-de-deus/) on the site, but submissions and pitches from Brazil are generally rare. So, we did some research and found four more songs by Brazilian artists. All are in Portuguese, which may be why they are not as well-known here.

It’s time for our year-end list! Over the years, we’ve used many different formats for sharing our favorite music, reflecting changing listening habits. In 2025, we’re returning to the classic top ten albums to highlight a renewed focus on full-length records. We had a great selection to choose from, making it difficult to narrow all that fantastic music down to just ten artists.

Ranking them from one to ten is impossible. Which album is the best largely depends on the current mood.

So here we go:

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- [**Art D’Ecco**](https://glamglare.com/artist/art-decco?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Serene Demon*](https://glamglare.com/album/art-decco-serene-demon?ref=glamglare.com): Glam-slick art-pop that balances theatrical darkness with undeniable hooks.
- [**Dear Boy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Celebrator*](https://glamglare.com/album/dear-boy-celebrator?ref=glamglare.com): Lush, shimmering indie rock steeped in nostalgia, melody, and flawless craftsmanship.
- [**Ela Minus**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ela-minus?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Día*](https://glamglare.com/album/ela-minus-dia?ref=glamglare.com): Minimalist electronic poetry—intimate, pulsing, and defiantly human.
- [**Erika De Casier**](https://glamglare.com/artist/erika-de-casier?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Lifetime*](https://glamglare.com/album/erika-de-casier-lifetime?ref=glamglare.com): Silky, understated R&B where every detail is polished and whisper-intense.
- [**Hilang Child**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Gratitude Journal*](https://glamglare.com/album/hilang-child-gratitude-journal?ref=glamglare.com): Dream-folk meets widescreen pop in a beautifully reflective, slow-burning record.
- [**Neggy Gemmy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neggy-gemmy?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*She Came From Nowhere*](https://glamglare.com/album/neggy-gemmy-she-comes-from-nowhere?ref=glamglare.com): Hypercolor electronic pop that flips between euphoria and existential gleam.
- [**Robin Kester**](https://glamglare.com/artist/robin-kester?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Dark Sky Reserve*](https://glamglare.com/album/robin-kester-dark-sky-reserve?ref=glamglare.com): Atmospheric, cinematic indie—quietly haunting, beautifully arranged, impossible to shake.
- [**Rosa Anschütz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rosa-anschutz?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Sabbatical*](https://glamglare.com/album/rosa-anschutz-sabbatical?ref=glamglare.com): A magnetic blend of avant-pop and techno pulse, delivered with icy elegance.
- [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*The Universe Is Loading*](https://glamglare.com/album/wyldest-the-universe-is-loading?ref=glamglare.com): Cosmic dream-pop that turns uncertainty into a warm, luminous embrace.
- [**Yndling**](https://glamglare.com/artist/yndling?ref=glamglare.com) \- [*Time Time Time (In The Palm of my Hand)*](https://glamglare.com/album/yndling-time-time-time-im-in-the-palm-of-your-hand?ref=glamglare.com): A lush breakup chronicle where shoegaze haze meets trip-hop tenderness.

Listen to a song from each album on our playlist on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuloDyhW0swQykvzRxDM8Fp&si=Yz9dUr18jxDe-zNe&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RLWFnSqK37ZAt9zvB86wN?si=fe2a07eb12334445&ref=glamglare.com), or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-top-ten-albums-2025/pl.u-NPRj7IoylNd?ref=glamglare.com).

## Five Songs: Brazil

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

Dive into Brazilian indie music with this week’s five songs. Aside from Sessa, who we featured with “[Nome De Deus](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sessa-nome-de-deus/),” we do not know much about the other artists. But listening to this music piqued our interest, in particular since we are learning Portuguese on Duolingo.

Enjoy music from:

- [**Sessa**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sessa?ref=glamglare.com) (São Paulo) - “Vale a Pena”
- [**Flora Matos**](https://www.instagram.com/floramatos/?ref=glamglare.com) (Brasília) - “Piloto”
- [**ÀIYÉ**](https://www.instagram.com/aiyemusic?igsh=ZnR6NXkyMWdsaW5y&ref=glamglare.com) (Rio de Janeiro) - “Pulmão”
- [**Céu**](https://www.ceumusic.com/en/?ref=glamglare.com) (São Paulo) - “Gerando na Alta”
- [**Tuyo**](https://www.instagram.com/oituyo/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) (Curitiba) - “Pro Mundo Ouvrir”

## Song Pick of the Day

![Ladytron, Ula, Wintur, Robber Robber, Tessa Rose Jackson, Nick & June, and Art School Girlfriend](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2025/12/Song-Picks-48-2025.jpg)

Ladytron, Ula, Wintur, Robber Robber, Tessa Rose Jackson, Nick & June, and Art School Girlfriend

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuSMkd2zopIHdpCsjUUl7pv&si=EN3PM%5FelXEj3VvUv&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Cinematic shadows and a voice that glows — [**Ula**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ula?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Corridors](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ula-corridors/)” sets the tone beautifully.
- [**Robber Robber**](https://glamglare.com/artist/robber-robber?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[Talkback](https://www.glamglare.com/music/robber-robber-talkback-vi/)” hits with raw urgency — a soundtrack for every perfect quip you only think of afterward.
- Shadow puppets, honest words, and a melody born in the heat — [**Tessa Rose Jackson**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tessa-rose-jackson?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[By Morning](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tessa-rose-jackson-by-morning/)” stays with you long after the last note.
- [**Art School Girlfriend**](https://glamglare.com/artist/art-school-girlfriend?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[The Peaks](https://www.glamglare.com/music/art-school-girlfriend-the-peaks-video/)” turns a moment of sharp vulnerability into something expansive and deeply immersive. It’s the latest preview from her upcoming album [*Lean In*](https://glamglare.com/album/art-school-girlfriend-lean-in?ref=glamglare.com), out next spring.
- A submerged world of steel and bloom — [**Ladytron**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ladytron?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Kingdom Undersea](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ladytron-kingdom-undersea/)” invites you in with an irresistible pull.
- Soft glow in the grey areas: Berlin duo [**Nick & June**](https://glamglare.com/artist/nick-and-june?ref=glamglare.com) return with “[You Are the Voice That’s Hunting My Soul for a Show](https://www.glamglare.com/music/nick-june-you-are-the-voice-thats-hunting-my-soul-for-a-show/),” a dreamy blend of acoustic and electronic warmth.
- Hazy, tender, and emotionally precise — [**Wintur**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/wintur?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Turn a Page](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wintur-turn-a-page/)” stays with you.

## A Little Feast, a Lot of Joy — and Nine Photos to Show It

Nine photos of a feast for the palate and the senses — enjoyed with lovely friends.

A small sneak peek into our kitchen, where part of the magic happened (and continued the next day with the “leftovers,” including my traditional turkey bánh mì — a ritual I happily repeat every year).

Photo number eight was taken on 14th Street; its giant “SANDWICH” sign felt too perfect not to include. And the last photo marks our official holiday kickoff — with more decoration to come.

Enjoy this little glimpse — and here’s to a holiday season filled with good food, cozy light, and fabulous company.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Wintur - Turn a Page
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wintur-turn-a-page/
Last updated: 2025-12-03T19:28:01.000Z
“Turn a Page,” the new single by Los Angeles singer/songwriter [**Wintur**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/wintur?ref=glamglare.com), drifts in as a hazy swirl of sound and longing — that quiet ache of wishing for something better, even when you know it won’t return.

The track sits beautifully next to his previous release “writer’s block,” carrying the same delicately crafted exhaustion: ethereal piano notes, gentle guitar swells, faded horns, and those soft, audible sighs that make the emotional weight feel real. It’s intimate, atmospheric, and unmistakably Wintur. **Matthew Davis**, aka Wintur, says:

> “‘Turn a Page’ is a song about that moment when someone you loved walks back into your life like a familiar stranger, and you almost believe they have changed. Until they remind you why you left in the first place.”

Listen to "Turn a Page," our Song Pick of the Day – a beautifully bruised moment worth leaning into.

Connect with [Wintur](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/wintur?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Turn a Page" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3QPznFSpXNH9xytSm1eJRW?si=6QZad3M2TGWNG5Bpg-5w3Q&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/turn-a-page-single/1854061923?ref=glamglare.com).
### Nick & June - You Are the Voice That’s Hunting My Soul For a Show
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/nick-june-you-are-the-voice-thats-hunting-my-soul-for-a-show/
Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:51:57.000Z
“You Are the Voice That’s Hunting My Soul for a Show” is a gentle, atmospheric pop song that lingers in the space between light and dark. [**Nick & June**](https://glamglare.com/artist/nick-and-june?ref=glamglare.com), the Berlin-based duo Nick Wolf and Suzie-Lou Kraft blend acoustic warmth with subtle electronics, creating a dreamy, intimate sound that leaves room for reflection. It’s a track that quietly pulls you in—an invitation to sit with ambiguity and the contradictions we all carry.

Suzie Lou explains:

> The era of long song titles might be behind us, but for some reason, ‘You Are the Voice That's Hunting My Soul for a Show’ just felt like it needed to exist. This song explores an ongoing battle between light and dark, right and wrong, and the internal conflicts we all face. ‘We are the bright and the dark.’ It’s about how no one is purely good or purely bad. We all have both sides within us. It's not about choosing one over the other, but about accepting both and learning how to live with that duality.

She adds:

> ‘You Are the Voice…’ encapsulates a lot of what this record is about: energy, introspection, the push and pull between different forces. It showcases a lot of the complexity and contradictions we’ve been exploring in the music. New Year’s Face is about accepting all parts of ourselves—both the light and the dark—and finding peace with both.

"You Are the Voice That’s Hunting My Soul For a Show" is on Nick & June's new album [*New Year's Face*](https://glamglare.com/album/nick-and-june-new-years-face?ref=glamglare.com), out this Friday. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://found.ee/qb1m1?ref=glamglare.com) or on YouTube below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ladytron - Kingdom Undersea [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ladytron-kingdom-undersea/
Last updated: 2026-02-19T20:25:20.000Z
[**Ladytron's**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ladytron?ref=glamglare.com) new single, “Kingdom Undersea,” may conjure a fleeting thought of Ariel, but this infectious, hard-hitting banger has nothing to do with Disney’s sweet score. Instead, it blasts straight through the icy New York weather and sends my mind drifting toward my own little Caribbean escape. But what *did* the British trio have in mind with this track?

If the lyrics are any guide, “Kingdom Undersea” builds a world of metal spires, marble walls, limbs of steel, and rhododendrons in bloom — a submerged sanctuary sculpted from intimacy, power, and escape. It’s classic Ladytron: a place both cold and tender, mechanical and deeply human, inviting you in with the refrain *“come find me.”*

Following the stellar “[I Believe in You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ladytron-i-believe-in-you/),” which we featured at the start of fall, “Kingdom Undersea” further whets our appetite for the band’s eighth full-length album, [*Paradises*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/ladytron-paradises?ref=glamglare.com), out March 20, 2026.

Produced by **Daniel Hunt** and mixed by long-time collaborator **Jim Abbiss** (Adele, Editors, Arctic Monkeys), the album continues a creative partnership built on trust, atmosphere, and edge — a combination that has long defined Ladytron’s world. Jim Abbiss says about the upcoming album:

> *“When I heard the demos for ‘Paradises’ I was truly blown away. The variety in songwriting and arrangements reminded me of ‘Witching Hour’, but with its own unique atmosphere, sonics, and attitude that summed up all that I love about the band.”*

Listen to “Kingdom Undersea,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the video — directed by Daniel Hunt and studio//w-m// — below.

Connect with [Ladytron](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ladytron?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Kingdom Undersea" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/506R8xsRBHIsPc2N1l1Qed?si=b5d4c945ba474f64&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/kingdom-undersea/1846226728?i=1846226731&ref=glamglare.com).

[Paradises by Ladytron](https://ladytron.bandcamp.com/album/paradises?ref=glamglare.com)
### Art School Girlfriend - The Peaks [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/art-school-girlfriend-the-peaks-video/
Last updated: 2025-11-30T18:59:42.000Z
Understated and elegant, with meticulous attention to detail: London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Polly Louise Mackey, aka [**Art School Girlfriend**](https://glamglare.com/artist/art-school-girlfriend?ref=glamglare.com), creates immersive soundscapes you can slip into and drift away with. [*Lean In*](https://glamglare.com/album/art-school-girlfriend-lean-in?ref=glamglare.com) feels like an apt title for her third album, due next spring on Fiction Records. Its second single, “The Peaks,” turns a moment of “health-anxiety-inducing” clarity — the sudden realization of life’s fragility — into something spacious and contemplative, a theme that sits squarely within her sonic world.

Listen to "The Peaks," our Song pick of the day on your [favorite streaming service](https://artschoolgirlfriend.lnk.to/ThePeaksPR?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Tessa Rose Jackson - By Morning
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tessa-rose-jackson-by-morning/
Last updated: 2025-11-29T16:19:36.000Z
Dutch–British singer, songwriter, and composer [**Tessa Rose Jackson**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tessa-rose-jackson?ref=glamglare.com) gives us another taste of her upcoming album with her exquisite new single “By Morning.” What makes an artist write a song like this — and why *these* words, *this* moment? I always find that endlessly fascinating, and it’s especially easy to connect with Tessa Rose Jackson’s own reflection:

> *“I wrote this song at exactly one of those moments during an argument with my partner. Hot and flustered I fled upstairs to let off some steam, reached for a guitar, and ‘By Morning’ rolled out. When I came downstairs again with my tail between my legs, I played him this song. He forgave me. We all get caught up in this messy business sometimes.. and it’s so often something so trivial that, by morning, you can barely imagine ever having cared so much.”*

The accompanying video came together just as spontaneously as the song itself. Filmed during the album recordings in France by photographer and filmmaker **Bibian Bingen**, it stars Jackson — or rather, Jackson’s hands:

> “We were messing about, making shadow puppets on the wall as the song played and Bibian instinctively grabbed her camera. A playful little performance of creatures in the light, as impromptu as the way the song was born.”

Her third studio album, *The Lighthouse*, arrives in January 2026 — a haunting yet life-affirming reflection on ancestry and belonging.

Listen to "By Morning," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Tessa Rose Jackson](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tessa-rose-jackson?ref=glamglare.com) and add "By Morning" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4eB2BC9lQxqATdRJbPC7yo?si=22ccc607d8e2412b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/by-morning/1856985485?i=1856985488&ref=glamglare.com).

[By Morning by Tessa Rose Jackson](https://tessarosejackson.bandcamp.com/track/by-morning-2?ref=glamglare.com)
### Robber Robber - Talkback [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/robber-robber-talkback-vi/
Last updated: 2025-12-04T01:18:41.000Z
The Vermont band [**Robber Robber**](https://glamglare.com/artist/robber-robber?ref=glamglare.com) was missing from yesterday’s Five Songs feature only because we’re highlighting their new single, “Talkback,” today—a sharp-edged track about that elusive witty response. Their brand of indie rock feels raw and instinctive, driven by jagged rhythms and a sense of in-the-moment urgency. The video, shot live in their rehearsal room, reinforces that restless, chaotic energy.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Talkback," on Spotify, Apple Music, or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ula - Corridors
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ula-corridors/
Last updated: 2025-11-27T20:27:21.000Z
We still have [**Ula**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ula?ref=glamglare.com)'s debut single "[So Kind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ula-so-kind/)" in our ears — and here she is again with her stunning new EP [*Boysulk*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/ula-boysulk?ref=glamglare.com). Its opener “Corridors” reveals yet another facet of her sound: darker, more atmospheric, and beautifully self-assured. It sets the tone for an EP that feels like a quiet leap forward.

What makes *Boysulk* so compelling is how fully Ula — artist, producer, recording engineer — shapes her own world. Across five tracks, she blends cinematic textures with sharp, intimate lyricism, from the magnetic pull of “In My Eyes” to the hushed intensity of “Best Day.” It’s all unmistakably hers.

Listen to “Corridors,” our Song Pick of the Day, and step into Ula’s expanding universe:

Connect with [Ula](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ula?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Corridors" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2dr5QjXrNy9qARPD14nc9g?si=628b9858b4064d3b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/corridors/1849165386?i=1849165387&ref=glamglare.com).
### Into the Season: Music, Movies, and a Dash of Dublin
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/into-the-season-music-movies-and-a-dash-of-dublin-2/
Last updated: 2025-11-27T16:12:50.000Z
Happy Thanksgiving, if you are celebrating. If you are not, you probably are confronted with Black Friday, which is technically tomorrow in the US, but has expanded globally to an entire season. Anyway, the year-end holiday season has officially started, and despite all the complaining, we still love it.

One way to get into the holiday spirit is by watching seasonal movies. This year, we started early with [*Champagne Problems*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne%5FProblems%5F%28film%29?ref=glamglare.com), which was not perfect but highly enjoyable. We especially appreciated the absence of a hysterical female protagonist, a common trope in the genre. Instead, we get a protagonist who feels real, relatable, and easy to root for. Also, while the film is only holiday-themed because of the decorated locations, it features some beautiful views of Paris and a château (presumably) in the Champagne region.

I recently started listening to [*The Price of Music*](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-price-of-music/id1725454682?ref=glamglare.com) by the UK music industry site [*Music Ally*](https://musically.com/?ref=glamglare.com). While the podcast is industry-focused, it’s still entertaining and interesting even if you’re not into the business side.

In the last [episode](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-price-of-music/id1725454682?i=1000737445555&ref=glamglare.com), the hosts Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge discussed two articles by [Emma Wilkes](https://www.drownedinsound.org/the-guesswork-of-gig-going-why-dont-venues-share-their-stage-times/?ref=glamglare.com) and [Mark Davyd](https://markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-room-where-it-happens) about why smaller music venues don’t publish set times at shows. You know when the door opens, and from there, you have to guess when the opening and main acts will start. The venues argue that this helps the opening acts and allows concertgoers to spend more time at the bar.

The latter is vital for the survival of independent music venues, which is a problem in itself. Mark has good ideas on how to revive the scene, focusing on making a night out at the venue enjoyable so that people feel good about supporting music and the arts. Selling drinks in plastic cups at sky-high prices while making the audience wait for the music they came to hear does not exactly go in that direction.

Another update for the UK is a new law that prohibits [ticket resales above face value](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/nov/17/reselling-tickets-for-profit-to-be-outlawed-in-uk-government-crackdown?ref=glamglare.com). Sounds like a good idea: nothing positive comes from businesses squeezing themselves between artists and fans and skimming off money.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

A great way to celebrate the human spirit in music is by listening to rock bands. Even if there is only one main songwriter or mastermind, it’s the collaboration and energy exchanged that create a good rock song. Some say bands are making a comeback; others say they were never gone. We definitely don’t have enough bands on glamglare, so here are five of the ones whose music we enjoyed this year.

- [**Dear Boy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) — “[Kelly Green](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-kelly-green/)” (Los Angeles, CA): A band we came to love the moment we heard “Kelly Green,” a bittersweet indie-rock shimmer that hits all the right emotional notes.
- [**Night Moves**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/night-moves?ref=glamglare.com) — “[Hold On To Tonight](https://www.glamglare.com/music/night-moves-hold-on-to-tonight/)” (Minneapolis, MN): Dreamy, velvety, and instantly magnetic — Night Moves deliver exactly the kind of nighttime glow we love to get lost in.
- [**Stolen Gin**](ttps://new.glamglare.com/artist/stolen-gin) — “[Spoil My Night](https://www.glamglare.com/music/stolen-gin-spoil-my-night/)” (New York City): Effortlessly fun and wildly catchy, Stolen Gin bring a sparkling NYC energy that makes “Spoil My Night” impossible to resist.
- [**Kanadia**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kanadia?ref=glamglare.com) — “[I Can’t Feel the Sunlight](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kanadia-i-cant-feel-the-sunlight/)” (Oxford, UK): A gorgeous, slow-burning swell of emotion — Kanadia wrap melancholy and uplift into one unforgettable moment.
- [**Adult Leisure**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/adult-leisure?ref=glamglare.com) — “[Kiss Me Like You Miss Her](https://www.glamglare.com/music/adult-leisure-kiss-me-like-you-miss-her/)” (Bristol, UK): Tension, desire, and big indie-rock atmosphere — Adult Leisure know exactly how to pull you into their world.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Romanie, Eva Gadd, Holly Wilks, Culture Wars, Selkie, Jena Malone, and Balderdasch](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2025/11/Song-Picks-47-2025-1.jpg)

Romanie, Eva Gadd, Holly Wilks, Culture Wars, Selkie, Jena Malone, and Balderdasch

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on \[YouTube\](Link Here). Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- [**Selkie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/selkie?ref=glamglare.com) turns two surreal real-life moments — glowing bioluminescent seas and a midnight descent through bear country — into the luminous, intimate ballad “[Heartspeak](https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-heartspeak/).”
- Weightless vocals, a vulnerable heart — [**Eva Gadd**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eva-gadd?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[I Just Flew To The Moon](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eva-gadd-i-just-flew-to-the-moon/)” drifts beautifully.
- [**Jena Malone**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jena-malone?ref=glamglare.com) unveils “[Create In Your Name](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jena-malone-create-in-your-name/),” a moody, minimalist dark-pop track about seeking something divine in love—even in today’s digital chaos. Listen and fall into its spell.
- Instant pull, effortless charm — [**Culture Wars**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/culture-wars?ref=glamglare.com) shine on the irresistible “[In the Morning](https://www.glamglare.com/music/culture-wars-in-the-morning/).”
- [**Romanie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/romanie?ref=glamglare.com) turns quiet frustration into defiant energy on her new single “[I Won’t Yell](https://www.glamglare.com/music/romanie-i-wont-yell/).” A cathartic, powerfully reworked track about being told you’re “too much” — and deciding to speak up anyway.
- A whisper that feels like a wave — [**Holly Wilks**](https://hollywilks.bandzoogle.com/home?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[Leave Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/holly-wilks-leave-me/)” stays with you.
- [**Balderdasch**](https://glamglare.com/artist/balderdasch?ref=glamglare.com) is back with “Stillness Gyrating” — an experimental pop spark that twists, crackles, and hits straight at the heart.

## Three albums (or not)

We have reached that time of the year when much of the music industry takes a break, and album releases become very rare.

I’m working on a classic best-of 2025 album list, which will be ready for one of the next two newsletters.

The Three Albums feature will continue next year. Check out [our album release calendar](https://www.glamglare.com/upcoming-albums/) to get an idea what is coming up.

## Nine Photos: Dublin, Revisited in 24 Hours

Our second 24-hour stop in Dublin surprised us — in the best way. Even in November, with colder winds and early sunsets, the city felt livelier, more layered, simply more interesting than our first visit in September 2023\. Maybe it was the mood, maybe the season, or maybe Dublin just knows how to reveal itself one visit at a time.

Here are nine moments from a day that felt richer than expected — a quick trip that left us already thinking about the next one.

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1. Oliver in the morning, all relaxed at Munich Airport.
2. Approaching the [Hilton Dublin City Center](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dubbihx-hampton-dublin-city-centre/?arrivalDate=2025-11-26&departureDate=2025-11-27&numRooms=1&numAdults=1&numChildren=0&room1ChildAges=&room1AdultAges=&displayCurrency=USD&ref=glamglare.com) — our second stay, chosen again for its location, beautiful rooms, and fabulous breakfast buffet.
3. View from the 6th floor: rooftops, soft winter light, and that little thrill of arriving somewhere new.
4. The River Liffey at dawn.
5. At Temple Bar — the classic Dublin moment, captured.
6. The Temple Bar neighborhood dressed up in festive decorations.
7. Dublin at night, glowing streets and that unmistakable Irish warmth.
8. Oliver in front of [Café Lisboa](https://www.cafelisboa.ie/?ref=glamglare.com), a tiny Brazilian bakery where we chatted with the owner and left happily stocked with Pastéis de Nata.
9. Flight back to New York with [Aer Lingus](https://www.aerlingus.com/?ref=glamglare.com) — a moody sunset closing out 24 full, bright hours and wrapping up our trip to Germany and Ireland.
### Balderdasch - Stillness Gyrating
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/balderdasch-stillness-gyrating/
Last updated: 2025-11-26T17:04:07.000Z
The London-based, Cork-bred singer, songwriter, and producer [**Balderdasch**](https://glamglare.com/artist/balderdasch?ref=glamglare.com) has never been one for the ordinary. Her new single “Stillness Gyrating” whirs and sparks like something dreamt up in a mad professor’s lab: synths, guitars, and jagged little details colliding into experimental pop that still sticks in your head.

Balderdasch tells us the idea behind the song:

> “When someone says, *‘You don’t know how good we have it,’* it doesn’t sound like love. It sounds like, *‘You’re unhappy, but this is all you deserve.’*”

Listen to "Stillness Gyrating," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/Balderdasch-StillnessGyrating?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[Stillness Gyrating, by Balderdaschtrack by Balderdasch![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0923709240_3.jpg)BalderdaschBandcamp New & Notable Oct 15, 2021![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0923709240_5.jpg)](https://balderdasch.bandcamp.com/track/stillness-gyrating?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Holly Wilks - Leave Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/holly-wilks-leave-me/
Last updated: 2025-11-25T20:07:17.000Z
West London artist [**Holly Wilks**](https://hollywilks.bandzoogle.com/home?ref=glamglare.com) returns with **“Leave Me,”** a song that moves gently but lands with quiet force. It’s tender, unguarded, and undeniably gripping — the kind of track that lingers long after the last note fades.

About her new work, Holly shared this beautifully honest thought:

> "I've recently released the first single of my upcoming project 'Leave Me', which is a lyric-forward confession of feeling like a burden when struggling mentally, and a plea to be left alone to endure it."

A song pick as this feels like a small honor: Holly wrote to *glamglare* with such care, and “Leave Me” carries that same sincerity — raw emotion wrapped in gorgeous songwriting.

Listen to "Leave Me," our Song Pick of the Day and let it sit with you:

Connect with [Holly Wilks](https://hollywilks.bandzoogle.com/home?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Leave Me" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5qoNPVMONdspibbdX3sTlQ?si=322d8608ccc54909&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/leave-me/1846849343?i=1846849348&ref=glamglare.com).
### Romanie - I Won't Yell
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/romanie-i-wont-yell/
Last updated: 2025-11-24T17:21:26.000Z
“I Won’t Yell.” Or will she? Belgium-born, Melbourne-based singer/songwriter [**Romanie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/romanie?ref=glamglare.com) is done holding back just to look composed. Based on an older acoustic sketch, the track was reworked with co-producers Adam Hyde and Tom Stell into something that reflects the rush of finally letting it all out.

She explains:

> The song is about not being heard as a woman: oftentimes we get called ‘too much’ or ‘too loud’ with the result of keeping our emotions to ourselves, or not speaking up about the things that we want to. ‘I Won’t Yell’ was a fun song to make: letting go of my constant self judgement with the nudge of Tom and Adam, who let me yell in the vocal booth.

"I Won't Yell" is the third single off Romanie's second album, [*It's Not That Funny*](https://glamglare.com/album/romanie-its-not-that-funny?ref=glamglare.com), out on February 20 via Community music. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://romanie.lnk.to/IWontYell?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Culture Wars  - In the Morning
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/culture-wars-in-the-morning/
Last updated: 2025-11-23T19:58:38.000Z
Cali five-piece [**Culture Wars**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/culture-wars?ref=glamglare.com) keep raising the bar: “In the Morning” hits with that instant pull, the kind of song you fall for right away — and it’s truly so, so good. The track dives into that hazy, vulnerable moment of self-reflection: waking up alone, hungover, and wishing someone were there next to you.

Singer **Alex Dugan** says: 

> “It’s that feeling of trying to convince someone (who probably shouldn’t) to come over and make you a little less lonely. Written as my former self — I’m very happily married now.”

Culture Wars describe “In the Morning” as a creative turning point. After opening for LANY at the Philippine Arena, they wanted to capture that massive, cinematic energy in the studio — and you can hear how it reshaped their path. They explain:

> “The mix and production changed the way we hear the album — it’s now dictating where we’re headed sonically. I’d definitely call this song a turning point — the new album will follow this sound (and moving forward).” 

The band’s debut full-length album, titled *if not now, when?*, will arrive in early 2026\. Listen to "In the Morning," our Song Pick of the Day, and enjoy the music video directed by **Eliot Lee**:

Connect with [Culture Wars](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/culture-wars?ref=glamglare.com) and add "In the Morning" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7rtimV8VJI95YUr0jCnpWv?si=5c8865f7464047b0&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-morning/1852926849?i=1852926851&ref=glamglare.com).
### Jena Malone - Create In Your Name
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/jena-malone-create-in-your-name/
Last updated: 2025-11-22T17:32:45.000Z
[**Jena Malone**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jena-malone?ref=glamglare.com) is best known as a busy actor, but she has also been writing and performing music for a long time. *“Create In Your Name”*—the first song she releases under her own name—is an intriguing piece of dark pop. Its minimalistic production and restrained vocals hold more back than they reveal, making you curious where she will go from here.

Jena explains:

> ‘Create In Your Name’ is about yearning to find something more divine in love and dating, despite the digital swampland we are all wading through. Literally wanting to not just date and make love, but to create in someone's name... inspiration as the ultimate form of foreplay.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, „Create In Your Name,“ on your [favorite streaming service](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jenamaloneandherbloodstains/create-in-your-name/?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Create In Your Name, by Jena Malonetrack by Jena Malone![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2229760196_3.jpg)Jena MaloneBandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2229760196_5.jpg)](https://jenamalone.bandcamp.com/track/create-in-your-name?ref=glamglare.com)
### Eva Gadd - I Just Flew To The Moon
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eva-gadd-i-just-flew-to-the-moon/
Last updated: 2025-11-21T19:57:40.000Z
With “I Just Flew To The Moon,” [**Eva Gadd**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eva-gadd?ref=glamglare.com) offers a song perfectly suited for this mellower time of year — or simply as a soft landing when the day demands a little pause. We first crossed paths with the British singer/songwriter a year ago, when she charmed us with “[Out Here](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eva-gadd-out-here/),” and she brings that same magic back. Her jazz-trained vocals wrap “I Just Flew To The Moon” in a carefree, almost weightless glow.

But beneath its gentle drift lies something more vulnerable. As Eva shares:

> *“There’s something deeply vulnerable about admitting that I’ve tried so hard to impress people - and realising that sometimes, no matter the things you achieve, it’s still not enough.*

Listen to "I Just Flew To The Moon," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Eva Gadd](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eva-gadd?ref=glamglare.com) and add "I Just Flew To The Moon" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6h19iH3cNwZd9Zb3zhs8Ye?si=c98c95bf30b44ded&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-just-flew-to-the-moon/1846119664?i=1846119665&ref=glamglare.com).
### Selkie - Heartspeak
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-heartspeak/
Last updated: 2025-11-20T18:29:41.000Z
“Heartspeak” feels like drifting through a dream: gentle synths, airy harmonies, and close vocals that pull you into an unreal, luminous world. The Scottish-born, Japan-based singer and producer [**Selkie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/selkie?ref=glamglare.com) wrote the song from two vivid, almost otherworldly real-life moments.

Selkie recalls:

> I wrote Heartspeak from two nights that left a stain on me: Out at sea after dark, I floated well off the coast, above I-don’t-know-what, and every small movement lit the water blue with bioluminescent plankton. It was so surreal and beautiful that there wasn’t room for fear, only awe.

She adds:

> The other night came after a full day of mountain hiking. I’d planned to sleep at a shelter halfway, but it was full, so I had to descend in the absolute black of night, knowing that bears move in that forest. I was exhausted and could only keep walking forward blindly, my heart thumping with every footstep.

Listen to "Heartspeak," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/heartspeak/1847598768?i=1847598769&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7DOKCa4O1TlEBIwZj2JNAi?si=qFwEvcbPQGGcUE0XDdhGvA&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Heartspeak, by Selkietrack by Selkie![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2646033376_3.jpg)SelkieSelkie![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2646033376_5.jpg)](https://selkiesound.bandcamp.com/track/heartspeak-2?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Shadows, Soundwaves, and the Things That Matter
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/shadows-soundwaves-and-the-things-that-matter/
Last updated: 2025-12-18T12:09:46.000Z
And just like that, we’re into the dark season. Living in Downtown Manhattan is thrilling, but it comes with long shadows cast by the tall buildings. In winter, the sun touches our home only briefly, and sometimes it is just reflected from a neighboring building. To help our plants survive the season, we installed a five-bulb planting light, which hopefully also lifts heavy winter moods.

It has been impossible to escape the news that [50,000 fully AI-generated tracks are uploaded to the French streaming service Deezer daily](https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/50000-ai-tracks-flood-deezer-daily-as-study-shows-97-of-listeners-cant-tell-the-difference-between-human-made-vs-fully-ai-generated-music/?ref=glamglare.com). They also conducted a survey that found 97% of listeners can’t tell AI music from music made by humans. Of course, they can’t. Most people also can’t tell if a song was made on a $1,000 laptop or in a studio with a million dollars’ worth of analog gear. [The process doesn’t matter to the listener; the result does](https://seths.blog/2025/11/kinds-of-value/?ref=glamglare.com).

The real question is: who’s responsible for those 50,000 new tracks every single day?

According to Deezer, 70% are fraudulent. But what about the rest? No matter how easy it is to create an AI track, it still takes effort to upload it to streaming services. Do they really believe that having a large number of tracks out there will somehow turn micropayments per stream into a significant amount of money? Sometimes a track goes viral and is [heavily reported by the media](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/13/ai-music-spotify-billboard-charts?ref=glamglare.com). But that’s like playing the lottery: somebody always wins the big prize, but it won’t be you.

Music is more than a pleasant movement of air pressure. There are enough people out there who appreciate the culture around it or want to idolize the artist behind it. While AI-generated music will have its place – for example, in the elevator – I’m confident that interest in human-created music rather grows than disappears.

## Five Songs: Forgotten 80s

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com).

While driving in Germany, we listened to an [80s station](https://www.glamglare.com/music/whirlwind-travel/) that played an underwhelming, limited selection of evergreens. Here are five songs that could help spice up their playlist.

- **Icehouse** \- "Street Café": Icehouse is an Australian band that scored numerous hits in the 80s. Elke and I agree: “Street Café” from the 1982 album *Primitive Man* is our favorite.
- **Falco** \- "Auf der Flucht": Falco’s 1982 debut *Einzelhaft* is a masterpiece that perfectly captures the spirit of its era. It also introduced rap to many with “Der Kommissar”. Once again, Elke and I agree that “Auf Der Flucht” is our favorite.
- **Heaven 17** \- "Let Me Go": The British synth-pop band Heaven 17 released two iconic albums in the early '80s. “Let Me Go” (1982) is a dance track with an energetic beat that can hold the 12” version for over 6 minutes.
- **Thomas Dolby** \- "Europa and the Pirate Twins": this 1981 synth-pop classic is about World War II, but I fell for the metaphor at face value: two childhood friends who are separated when she becomes famous.
- **Anne Clark** \- "Our Darkness": Anne Clark recites a poem over a steady, industrial beat, which was a novel concept in 1982.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Krooked Kings, Sunflower Thieves, Charm Of Finches, Mollie Elizabeth, Ásgeir, Laeeqa, and Poster Girl

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on \[YouTube\](Link Here). Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- A burst of indie warmth and first-love nostalgia — [**Krooked Kings**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/krooked-kings?ref=glamglare.com)’ “[Parking Lot](https://www.glamglare.com/music/krooked-kings-parking-lot/)” lands right where it feels good.
- “[Figure It Out](https://www.glamglare.com/music/poster-girl-figure-it-out/)” by [**Poster Girl**](https://glamglare.com/artist/poster-girl?ref=glamglare.com) is a slow-burning indie-rock track that traces the path from doubt to clarity, growing steadily like a thought that finally finds its shape.
- Folk-pop magic blooms as [**Charm of Finches**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charm-of-finches?ref=glamglare.com) unveil the luminous “[Meteor](https://www.glamglare.com/music/charm-of-finches-meteor/)”.
- [**Laeeqa**](https://glamglare.com/artist/laeeqa?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[Motion](https://www.glamglare.com/music/laeeqa-motion/)” brings heartfelt vocals to an underground dnb backdrop, turning personal struggles into something powerful and hopeful.
- A quiet ache, a gentle release — [**Sunflower Thieves**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sunflower-thieves?ref=glamglare.com) glow on “[Already Taken](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sunflower-thieves-already-taken/),” a comforting companion for anyone who’s been there.
- Bright, bold, and bittersweet — “[The Disappearing Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mollie-elizabeth-the-disappearing-girl/)” by [**Mollie Elizabeth**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mollie-elizabeth?ref=glamglare.com) turns old-school glamour into something urgent and modern.
- A quiet rush of beauty — [**Ásgeir**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mollie-elizabeth-the-disappearing-girl/)’s “[Sugar Clouds](https://www.glamglare.com/music/asgeir-sugar-clouds/)” sweeps you up before you know it.

## New Albums Out This Week

![Wyldest, Yndling, and Austra](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2025/11/Three-Albums-1.jpg)

Wyldest, Yndling, and Austra

As 2025 comes to an end, album releases become rarer. But this week we still have a firework with three highly anticipated glamglare favorites.

#### Wyldest – The Universe is Loading

“It’s a collection of songs about love and life in an ever-changing universe, and how we must constantly adapt and grow within it,” says Zoë Mead, aka [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com), about her fourth album [*The Universe Is Loading*](https://glamglare.com/album/wyldest-the-universe-is-loading?ref=glamglare.com). Across 11 shimmering indie-pop songs, she guides us from space-age romanticism to our current tech disillusionment — with a few straight-up love songs woven in. The *Universe Is Loading* is probably my favorite Wyldest album to date.

#### Yndling – Time Time Time (I’m in the Palm of Your Hand)

We’ve been following the road to [*Time Time Time (I’m in the Palm of Your Hand)*](https://glamglare.com/album/yndling-time-time-time-im-in-the-palm-of-your-hand?ref=glamglare.com) all year as Silje Espevik, aka [**Yndling**](https://glamglare.com/artist/yndling?ref=glamglare.com), unveiled a string of singles and an early EP. Now the full album brings these pieces together into a quiet breakup story, wrapped in a dreamy sonic world shaped by her affection for 80s/90s shoegaze and trip-hop. It’s a gentle, immersive listen — and one that rewards sinking into its mood.

#### Austra - Chin Up Buttercup

Katie Stelmanis, aka [**Austra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austra?ref=glamglare.com), looks so profoundly unhappy on the cover of her fifth album that you almost want to tell her, [*Chin up, Buttercup*](https://glamglare.com/album/austra-chin-up-buttercup?ref=glamglare.com). But she has a better response to heartbreak than forced composure. From the opening track, “Amnesia,” onward, she shows how to turn sadness into motion — channeling emotional fallout into surging, dance-powered energy.

## Nine Photos: Bavaria, Moonlight, and a Few Fuzzy Friends

We’re barely a week back, and New York already has us in its familiar, unstoppable grip — suddenly everything feels urgent again, everything demands attention at once. All the more reason to slow down for a moment and look back at the start of our trip: two days at the lovely Bavaria Hotel and some much-needed in-person time with my dad.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Burgrain even more wrap you in nature, mountains, and a little bit of farm life — a different pace than what we’re used to in New York. We wandered past content little sheep, watched the moon rise over the valley, and soaked in beautiful views. Here are nine photos from those first days: small pauses, and a reminder that calm places still exist. Enjoy!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard (6)
### Ásgeir - Sugar Clouds
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/asgeir-sugar-clouds/
Last updated: 2025-11-20T16:55:35.000Z
On his way toward gifting the world his fifth studio album on February 13, 2026, [**Ásgeir**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mollie-elizabeth-the-disappearing-girl/) unveils another gem from the highly anticipated [*Julia*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/asgeir-julia?ref=glamglare.com). We featured “Ferris Wheel” earlier this year, and once again, we didn’t stand a chance: “Sugar Clouds” lands with that irresistible beat that makes you stop, breathe, and fall instantly. Add Ásgeir’s phenomenal vocals and his newfound confidence in writing lyrics in English, and you’ve got sheer beauty.

About stepping into this new chapter, the Icelandic singer/songwriter shares:

> “This was kind of the first time I was writing lyrics totally on my own. It was scary. I’m still trying to find myself within that. But I tried to open myself up and I learned a lot through that process, and it was definitely therapeutic for me.”

And about “Sugar Clouds,” he adds:

> “I don’t think I’ve ever truly felt that sense of being satisfied. But this song imagines what it might feel like.”

Listen to “Sugar Clouds,” our Song Pick of the Day — and don’t miss the intimate live video.

Connect with [Ásgeir](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/asgeir?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Sugar Clouds" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4s6sysRtXrclb1J12RntfT?si=ab94a0e98fdf473a&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/sugar-clouds/1834240438?i=1834240455&ref=glamglare.com).

[Julia by Ásgeir](https://asgeirtrausti.bandcamp.com/album/julia?ref=glamglare.com)
### Mollie Elizabeth - The Disappearing Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mollie-elizabeth-the-disappearing-girl/
Last updated: 2025-11-18T18:06:56.000Z
“The Disappearing Girl” is a glamorous song about living a life that looks like a magic trick to everyone else — a perpetual show meant to entertain. Behind the façade, though, the hardship and tears are very real. Washington State singer-songwriter [**Mollie Elizabeth**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mollie-elizabeth?ref=glamglare.com) leans into a retro Hollywood vibe but keeps the track grounded in the here and now with a driving beat.

Mollie explains:

> This song came from a very personal place, where in my life I found my struggles to be turned into a spectacle by friends and family rather than acknowledged as a strain. It’s always easier to put someone in a pretty box than to come face to face with the reality of what they are going through.

Listen to "The Disappearing Girl," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://neongoldrecords.ffm.to/disappearinggirl?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sunflower Thieves - Already Taken
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sunflower-thieves-already-taken/
Last updated: 2025-11-17T20:45:40.000Z
**Amy Illingworth** and **Lily Sturt-Bolshaw** are Leeds duo [**Sunflower Thieves**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sunflower-thieves?ref=glamglare.com), and their hauntingly beautiful new single **“**Already Taken” lands with the quiet force we’ve come to love from them. We first discovered the childhood friends four years ago with "[Don't Mind The Weather](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-sunflower-thieves-dont-mind-the-weather/)" – and once again, they cast that unmistakable spell: pensive, mellow, and emotionally true.

About the track, Amy shares:

> *“We wrote this song with two of our closest friends, Sam Perry and Tom Hammond, while I was right in the midst of the feeling it describes. I’d also had to give up my first car for scrap a few months previously to the break up, which felt like another first love lost, and was so interconnected with that relationship. We got my brother Laurie to play piano across this track, which was recorded at home and is so special to us - it became such a huge part of how the song moves. He’s a huge part of the Sunflower Thieves family and one of the people who made the sadness I was feeling at the time, a lot lighter, which we feel he’s also done on the track. Personally, the song feels comforting now, being so far away from the feelings it depicts, but to someone else, it might be just what they need as they’re going through something.”*

Listen to "Already Taken," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sunflower Thieves](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sunflower-thieves?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Already Taken" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2BcRntoKWaaXGYe3UnSuHH?si=10d548f401584ca0&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/already-taken-single/1846119660?ref=glamglare.com).

[Already Taken by Sunflower Thieves](https://sunflowerthieves.bandcamp.com/track/already-taken?ref=glamglare.com) 

[Sunflower Thieves](https://soundcloud.com/sunflowerthieves?ref=glamglare.com "Sunflower Thieves") · [Already Taken](https://soundcloud.com/sunflowerthieves/already-taken?ref=glamglare.com "Already Taken")
### Laeeqa - Motion
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/laeeqa-motion/
Last updated: 2025-11-16T18:48:25.000Z
"This song is a reflection of personal struggles and the journey through difficult emotions,” says Manchester-based musician [**Laeeqa**](https://glamglare.com/artist/laeeqa?ref=glamglare.com) about her new drum and bass track *“*Motion*.”* The genre’s signature fast breaks and deep basslines give her emotive vocals a powerful backdrop for that message.

Laeequa reveals:

> I wanted to create something that not only resonates with the underground dnb scene but also offers a message of hope and resilience to those who may be facing similar challenges.

Listen to "Motion," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/Laeeqa-Motion?ref=glamglare.com), or below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Charm of Finches - Meteor
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/charm-of-finches-meteor/
Last updated: 2025-11-15T23:00:53.000Z
Beautifully crafted folk-pop from Australia, that’s [**Charm of Finches**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charm-of-finches?ref=glamglare.com), and they delight once more with their new single "Meteor."

We’ve been fans of the Melbourne sister duo for many years and still dream of catching them live one day. What continues to inspire us is how deeply Ivy and Mabel Windred-Wornes shape their own visual world: cinematic, imaginative, often self-directed. The new clip for "Meteor" is as captivating as the visuals for "[Treading Water](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-charm-of-finches-treading-water-video)" or "[Clean Cut](https://www.glamglare.com/music/charm-of-finches-clean-cut-video/)."

About the song, they share:

> “This song came out of a bit of a turbulent time, and contemplates the sometimes fraught relationship with the self. We’ve visited many dramatic landscapes this year — we hiked up an active volcano in New Zealand and visited the oldest rainforest in the world up in Northern Queensland. We think that witnessing the power and grandeur of nature really influenced the writing of this song.”

The video follows that spirit with shamanic and Venetian-inspired masks, and the duo adds:

> “We love to create music videos that are sort of like mini short films. We drew aesthetic inspiration from Yellow Jackets with a sprinkle of Narnia. We got out the glue guns and handcrafted elven twig crowns and feathered costume pieces, and even painted an animal skull mask… We wanted to capture a magical, powerful, natural world and incorporate the beauty of the Australian landscape.”

If you’re in the UK early next year, don’t miss the chance to see Charm of Finches [live](https://www.charmoffinchesband.com/shows?ref=glamglare.com) — they’re truly something special.

Listen to "Meteor," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the enchanting video:

Connect with [Charm of Finches](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charm-of-finches?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Meteor" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/66X7I8o1nQCmrXE5WUp2zz?si=d0ec65c28b84468d&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/meteor/1842271101?i=1842271102&ref=glamglare.com).

[Meteor by Charm of Finches](https://charmoffinches.bandcamp.com/track/meteor?ref=glamglare.com)
### Poster Girl - Figure It Out
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/poster-girl-figure-it-out/
Last updated: 2025-11-14T17:05:41.000Z
“I’ll try to figure it out,” sings Makayla Meister of the Chicago quartet [**Poster Girl**](https://glamglare.com/artist/poster-girl?ref=glamglare.com), talking herself through doubt and the restless feeling of wanting to break old thought patterns. “Figure It Out” unfolds slowly, its indie-rock haze mirroring the way clarity sometimes arrives—tentative at first, then undeniable.

Listen to „Figure It Out,“ our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/figure-it-out-single/1846750380?ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6QYWfPbM86TFX2hEbWZCWa?si=6MkHY-ogQ0OMJFvcmJFPyw&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Krooked Kings - Parking Lot
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/krooked-kings-parking-lot/
Last updated: 2025-11-13T22:20:24.000Z
Every now and then, we stumble upon a gem from Utah — and this time it’s Salt Lake City’s own [**Krooked Kings**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/krooked-kings?ref=glamglare.com). The five-piece just dropped the infectious “Parking Lot,” a sing-along anthem that bottles up the rush of youth and the dizzy thrill of falling in love for the first time.

Keyboardist **David Macey** shares:

> *“'Parking Lot' is a romantic daydream; the imagining of what a future life with a new crush could look like. Which can be sort of embarrassing but also a very fun thing to get swept up in*. *For the band it was very local, we can all picture the bar, parking lot, etc. in Salt Lake City that the song is happening at. Still, listeners will instantly be able to paint this song into their own local dive with their own intense crush.”*

Listen to “Parking Lot,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Krooked Kings](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/krooked-kings?ref=glamglare.com) and add “Parking Lot” to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/46ypwm5vShRtDEwARQHoNM?si=c31e279bdeb14c0c&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/parking-lot/1847761429?i=1847761430&ref=glamglare.com).
### Whirlwind Travel
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/whirlwind-travel/
Last updated: 2025-11-15T18:09:45.000Z
Seven nights and five different beds: this trip flew by like a whirlwind. Every minute was filled with family and friends — a beautiful blur that left only little time for ourselves, and to indulge in memories.

In the car, we listened to a station called [80s 80s](https://www.80s80s.de/?ref=glamglare.com), which – you guessed it – plays 80s music as heard in Germany 40 years ago. It was a bit cheesy to ride this obvious nostalgia wave with a playlist that seemed to include fewer than 100 songs, but it suited our mood.

They also had a show dedicated to the *Maxi*, the 12-inch single format that was popular at the time. Why, I don’t know. While there were true gems, like the *Maxi* of “[Rage Hard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage%5FHard?ref=glamglare.com)” by Franke Goes to Hollywood, which elevates the 12” to the meta level, most of them were garbage that dragged out songs with repeated instrumental sections and choruses to over eight minutes. We’re looking at you, Ultravox, with your dull, extended version of the actually superb “Dancing With Tears In My Eyes.”

Next week, we’ll return with Five Songs, Nine Photos, and album recommendations.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Skulk, Ski Team, LuxJury, Ikonika, The Weather Station, Aubrie Sellers, and Sweet Nobody

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsX%5Fyt8xSKSpMEmkHNP07B1&si=25I%5FPrJvrzgqt5Tv&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Brooklyn artist [**Ski Team**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ski-team?ref=glamglare.com) turns [“Thirst Trap for Diego](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ski-team-thirst-trap-for-diego/)” into a sly, live-recorded pop groove about the digital seduction spiral.
- “[Hot Mess](https://www.glamglare.com/music/luxjury-hot-mess/)” by [**LuxJury**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/luxjury?ref=glamglare.com) simmers with tension and tenderness — timeless, fearless, and full of feeling.
- [**Ikonika**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ikonika?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[Listen To Your Heart](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ikonika-listen-to-your-heart/)” turns a single lyric into an irresistible dance-pop hook, offering a first glimpse of their upcoming album SAD.
- Turn up the volume and drift away — [**Sweet Nobody**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sweet-nobody?ref=glamglare.com) “[Forget Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sweet-nobody-forget-me/)” is your soft, fuzzy escape.
- “[Skin](https://www.glamglare.com/music/skulk-skin/)” by [**Skulk**](https://glamglare.com/artist/skulk?ref=glamglare.com) turns rhythm and voice into a hypnotic statement of self-assurance.
- The [**The Weather Station**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-weather-station?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Airport](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-weather-station-airport/)” captures that suspended-in-time feeling between longing and departure — tender, timeless, and true.
- When dating feels like a new disappointment every week, [**Aubrie Sellers**](https://www.glamglare.com/artist/aubrie-sellers) has the soundtrack for you. “[Villain of the Week](https://www.glamglare.com/music/aubrie-sellers-villain-of-the-week/)” is a fuzzy, slow-burning pop-rock gem that hits the truth with style.
### Aubrie Sellers - Villain of the Week
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/aubrie-sellers-villain-of-the-week/
Last updated: 2025-11-13T17:08:12.000Z
“You’re just another villain of the week,” concludes Nashville singer/songwriter [**Aubrie Sellers**](https://www.glamglare.com/artist/aubrie-sellers) over fuzzy guitars when another dating episode ends in disappointment. But maybe there’s a double meaning here: when life starts to feel like a low-budget TV series, it might be time to change the script.

Aubrie explains the background of the song:

> Villain of the Week emerged from the concept of old Westerns and TV shows that had a new minor villain every week, and flips it onto modern dating. It’s about being in that place where every week feels like a new disappointment, you’re tired of dating apps, and you’re just waiting to find the one who’s going to play a bigger role in your life.

Listen to "Villain of the Week," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/villainoftheweek?utm%5Fcampaign=button%5Flist%5FPreSaveMyNextRelease&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fsource=later-linkinbio) or watch the visualizer below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### The Weather Station - Airport
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-weather-station-airport/
Last updated: 2025-11-11T15:16:00.000Z
While writing this, I’m standing — you guessed it — at Dublin Airport, waiting for a bus to the city. Behind me lies a week in Germany; ahead, the next adventure. I’d picked this song back in New York, already thinking of how I might feel in transit — that mix of nostalgia, anticipation, and quiet self-reflection that airports always seem to bring.

“Airport” is one of two new tracks recorded during [*Humanhood*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/the-weather-station-humanhood?ref=glamglare.com), [**The Weather Station**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-weather-station?ref=glamglare.com)’s most recent album. **Tamara Lindeman** has long mastered the art of weaving emotion and observation into something quietly grand, and this new song is no exception — bright and propulsive on the surface, yet deeply human underneath.

Tamara shares:

> “There were so many strong songs I left off *Humanhood* because the album had such a narrative arc to adhere to. ‘Airport’ was one of them that I’m glad to release now. I’ve always hated airports; I find them so dehumanizing. This song tells a story of a person trying to mirror what is around them; that sort of shutting down, not caring, acting like you don’t care even when you really do. At the heart of it though is, of course, an intense longing, and a hope for something alive that feels like it can't be.”

Listen to "Airport," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [The Weather Station](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-weather-station?ref=glamglare.com) and add “Airport” to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0jHuokxBzpv5m80H0VlvAD?si=6d7b88feedaa4268&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/airport/1843451153?i=1843451154&ref=glamglare.com).

[Airport & Only The Truth by The Weather Station](https://theweatherstation.bandcamp.com/album/airport-only-the-truth?ref=glamglare.com)
### Skulk - Skin
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/skulk-skin/
Last updated: 2025-11-10T17:24:30.000Z
A driving beat, a hypnotic synth loop, and chant-like vocals turn this song into a mantra about being yourself – online and in the real world. "Skin" is the title track of the second album by Indian singer, songwriter, and producer Katyayini Gargi, aka [**Skulk**](https://glamglare.com/artist/skulk?ref=glamglare.com), out this November via ONNO Collective.

Katyayini explains:

> The song began with a nice drum and bass pocket that I made, over which I layered a loopy, distorted synth that feels buoyant and alive. The lyrics imagine a woman confident in her own skin, being questioned about how she came to be that way—and about the secret behind her ease.

Listen to "Skin," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/skin/1845644308?i=1845644309&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5WjN7giIMC8ngPJUNyEfNr?si=61ae5223dd56417c&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sweet Nobody - Forget Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sweet-nobody-forget-me/
Last updated: 2025-11-09T16:26:25.000Z
There’s something instantly endearing about [**Sweet Nobody**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sweet-nobody?ref=glamglare.com) — that mix of jangly guitars, warmth, and a little chaos that makes you want to turn the volume up and the world off for a while. "Forget Me" is the latest single from this Californian quartet's new album [*Driving* *Off* *to* *Nowhere*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/sweet-nobody-driving-off-to-nowhere?ref=glamglare.com), out now via Repeating Cloud. 

Listen to "Forget Me," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sweet Nobody](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sweet-nobody?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Forget Me" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5R6Gemqq4uXbSNbN75HXw5?si=e74d2144898248fd&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/forget-me/1851636237?i=1851636244&ref=glamglare.com).

[Driving off to Nowhere by Sweet Nobody](https://sweet-nobody.bandcamp.com/album/driving-off-to-nowhere?ref=glamglare.com)
### Ikonika - Listen To Your Heart
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ikonika-listen-to-your-heart/
Last updated: 2025-11-13T18:23:24.000Z
London-based DJ and producer Sara Chen, aka [**Ikonika**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ikonika?ref=glamglare.com), has been shaping electronic music since 2008.. Their latest album, SAD, adds vocals front and center. The first single, "Listen To Your Heart," is an infectious dance and pop music hybrid that does not need much more than one line of lyrics to let its message sink in.

SAD comes out on November 28 via Hyperdub. Listen to "Listen To Your Heart," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/listen-to-your-heart/1846602606?i=1846602607&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2YA86zh82o8sOAFj8AQAaj?si=2ab110fed17b4285&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### LuxJury - Hot Mess
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/luxjury-hot-mess/
Last updated: 2025-11-13T17:04:23.000Z
London-based duo [**LuxJury**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/luxjury?ref=glamglare.com) shine with their new single “Hot Mess” — a shimmering, soulful track that channels the spirit of Fleetwood Mac through a modern lens. Fronted by singer/guitarist **Nicole “Lux” Fermie** and drummer **Howey Gill**, the pair are currently finishing their debut album, due in Spring 2026 via Bella Union.

Vocalist **Lux** shares:

> “It’s a love song for those who fall victim to the dopamine of someone new and end up allowing themselves to be strung along. It actually references quite a dark time in my life where I abandoned a lot of self-respect, holding out for the love of someone who just couldn’t quite make up their mind. It started out as a punk song and gradually mellowed out into a Fleetwood Mac-style driving song. I guess that sometimes happens with emotions; they first appear all visceral and raw and then with time get distilled into their calmer essences.”

“Hot Mess” glows with heart and hindsight — a song that turns emotional chaos into something beautifully clear. 

Listen to "Hot Mess," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [LuxJury](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/luxjury?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Hot Mess" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2xxN9ptj9uk3lOVsvumCxX?si=4726f9142a294a8a&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/luxjury/1625606649?ref=glamglare.com).

[Hot Mess by LuxJury](https://luxjury.bandcamp.com/track/hot-mess?ref=glamglare.com)
### Ski Team - Thirst Trap for Diego
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ski-team-thirst-trap-for-diego/
Last updated: 2025-11-06T17:25:35.000Z
There’s a lot to discover in this song—from its title and lyrics to its shape-shifting production. Lucie Lozinski, aka [**Ski Team**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ski-team?ref=glamglare.com), invites you to dive into her new single, “Thirst Trap for Diego.” What first sounds like synth-pop turns out to be a live recording full of playful musicianship and infectious energy.

Lucie explains:

> Influences on this were a slightly darker Tears for Fears and Steely Dan. Something sorta cheese-rock. I don't want to go into too much detail about what it's about—think it's more fun if you can see someone you know in it. Making it was very fun, we did it live in a room together. The vocals aren't live—swapped them out for these vocal stacks.

  
“Thirst Trap for Diego” is the first single of the Ski Team debut album [*Burnout/Boys*](https://glamglare.com/album/ski-team-burnoutboys?ref=glamglare.com), out on January 23\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/ttfdsingle?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the stop-motion cut-paper video created by TraceLoop below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Where is Home?
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/where-is-home/
Last updated: 2025-11-06T15:22:33.000Z
We are currently in Germany visiting family. As usual, we keep it short and sweet because we do not have a place to stay for long, since our parents live in small apartments. We did not grow up in these places, so there is no feeling of homecoming. It is just about seeing our remaining parents, which becomes more precious every year.

Home is, after all, relative. We’ve spent more years of our adult lives in the U.S. than in Germany. So, New York is our home, even though we have no family here. Do I envy those who gather with their relatives for the holidays? Sure, but everyone’s life is different, and I don’t regret our decision to move to New York.

As a music blog run by two Germans, we often think about featuring more artists from our home country. Sometimes, German artists catch our attention at festivals or through PR pitches. However, these are the few acts that put in extra effort to go international. Finding emerging local artists, though, remains difficult. Even our 20-something goddaughters and their sisters haven't been much help so far.

There is a global trend to favor local languages, which can limit international exposure. While protecting local culture is important, maintaining a global connection is also necessary. Maybe bilingual albums are the way forward? But please keep bilingual songs simple, as they can be irritating if you only understand one of the languages.

However, after some research, we identified five songs from our old home country that embody German music, at least from our point of view.

Next week we’ll be mostly traveling, so we’ll have a shorter newsletter.

## Five Songs from Germany

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

- The Marlboro Man is long gone from the billboards, but people still smoke. That gives “Marlboro Mann,” a collaboration between the Dresden duo [**ÄTNA**](https://atnaofficial.com/?ref=glamglare.com) and Berlin rapper [**Romano**](https://www.romanomusik.de/?ref=glamglare.com), a nostalgic feel. The song also features minimalistic spoken lyrics, experimental electronic sounds, and a good dose of irony — all hallmarks of German music since Kraftwerk times.
- The Hamburg band [**TYNA**](https://tynamusik.de/?ref=glamglare.com) can also be linked to the rise of German rock music as part of the *Neue Deutsche Welle* movement. Guitars, synths, and lyrics with social criticism bring Ideal to mind.
- In the 90s, German indie rock bands gained significant radio attention with English lyrics, polished production, and catchy songs that stuck in your head. The Munich band [**Kytes**](https://kytesmusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) continues in that tradition.
- While techno and electronic dance music were not invented in Germany, Berlin has always been a global hub for powerful, club-ready tracks. The Leipzig-based singer, songwriter, and producer **MARIA Die RUHE** incorporates dance music production into pop songs, such as the collaboration with **Le Lys**, “Wonderland.”
- [**Aggressive Swans**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aggressive-swans?ref=glamglare.com) are a duo of two skilled musicians from Munich, who we featured several times on glamglare. Their latest single, “Overtryer,” starts with Radiohead vibes before turning into an energetic indie rock track.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Champ, Casey Conroy, Scarlet Nicole, Beverly Hell, Micah Sage, Ellur, and Alex Frankel

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsStwWoWSEzLveU23w9xrmX&si=Vva1-QTMFZLMhulW&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Jangly and joyfully defiant, “[Born In The Wild End](https://www.glamglare.com/music/champ-born-in-the-wild-end/)” plants a confident third flag for Hartlepool’s [**Champ**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/champ?ref=glamglare.com) — raw, melodic, and impossible to shake.
- [**Scarlet Nicole**](https://glamglare.com/artist/scarlet-nicole?ref=glamglare.com) turns pain into power in her dark pop single “[Poison](https://www.glamglare.com/music/scarlet-nicole-poison/),” singing, “I turn your poison into medicine.”
- “[Reflex](https://www.glamglare.com/music/micah-sage-reflex/)” drifts through memory and melody alike — a mellow, vocoder-kissed reverie where [**Micah Sage**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/micah-sage?ref=glamglare.com) turns the ache of letting go into something beautifully haunting.
- Trust your instinct, not the plan. [**Casey Conroy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/casey-conroy?ref=glamglare.com)’s [“Long Drive](https://www.glamglare.com/music/casey-conroy-long-drive/%0A)” is a tender alt-pop anthem for anyone ready to take a leap.
- “[Icarus](https://www.glamglare.com/music/alex-frankel-icarus/)” by [**Alex Frankel**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/alex-frankel?ref=glamglare.com) takes off from the heart of New York — shimmering, soulful, and ready for the dance floor.
- [**Beverly Hell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beverly-hell?ref=glamglare.com) steps out of the matrix and into the sunlight with “[Neo](https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-neo/)” — radiant pop with heart and escape in every beat.
- [**Ellur**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ellur?ref=glamglare.com) turns pain into poetry on “[The World Is Not An Oyster](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ellur-the-world-is-not-an-oyster/),” a lush, slow-burning anthem of growth, heartbreak, and healing.

## Three Albums Out This Week

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2025/11/Three-Albums.jpg)

- [**DEATH HAGS**](https://glamglare.com/artist/death-hags?ref=glamglare.com), aka Lola G, is a Los Angeles/New York-based musician who has embarked on the epic seven-album project BIG GREY SUN. The [fifth installment](https://glamglare.com/album/death-hags-big-grey-sun-5-extended-version?ref=glamglare.com) came out as an extended version this summer and is full of melodic, retro-futuristic tracks that transport you into a different world.
- The New-Orleans duo [**Mercy Land**](https://glamglare.com/artist/mercy-land?ref=glamglare.com) calls themselves “starcrossed lovers chasing a crumbling dream,” and that describes their music perfectly: romantic, nostalgic, with a dose of melancholy. Their debut EP [*Termites*](https://glamglare.com/album/mercy-land-termites?ref=glamglare.com) came out last Friday.
- The Amsterdam singer/songwriter [**néomí**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neomi?ref=glamglare.com) is a glamglare regular. Her new EP [*Another Year Will Pass*](https://glamglare.com/album/neomi-another-year-will-pass?ref=glamglare.com) is an intimate reflection of her personal struggles.

## Nine Photos From Terminal 7 to the Alps

When we headed to JFK yesterday for our trip to Germany, I had no idea what photos to feature this week. Should I dive into the archives—or was something I’d recently captured good enough? Then Oliver suggested I focus on the journey itself, and I instantly regretted not having started to document it from the get-go.

But as it turns out, even a travel day offers its own little stories: a quiet moment at Terminal 7, the clouds and colors up in the air, a tricky digital puzzle of a Santorini sunset, and even a touch of Parisienne charm in a Dublin airport café.

Now, from our cozy hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, I’m glad I kept snapping along the way. I hope you enjoy these impressions from the road (and sky) as much as I do.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Ellur - The World Is Not An Oyster
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ellur-the-world-is-not-an-oyster/
Last updated: 2025-11-05T17:00:07.000Z
I’ve been a fan of British singer/songwriter [**Ellur**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ellur?ref=glamglare.com) since her stunning 2023 single “[Anywhere](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ellur-anywhere/),” and she now delights with “The World Is Not An Oyster.” The slow-simmering track tells a deeply personal story, yet one that feels universal — because growing up is never easy. 

Written alongside Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Jack Leonard (UNKLE), the song carries the emotional weight of teenage heartbreak and healing. Ellur shares:

> “This is the story of a teenage girl who is trying to figure out why love just doesn’t seem to come easy in her life. When I was 15 my parents split up and my whole world fell apart and I got into a terrible relationship as a result of trying to understand it. Recording this song was a healing process after years of hurting from two of the most painful experiences in my life. Inspired by *A Rush of Blood to The Head*, *The Bends*, Embrace and the sounds of the early 2000s that soundtracked my childhood. To me this song sounds like home and is such a true representation of my spirit and soul. If I were to dedicate it, I’d dedicate it to my Mum and Dad and the infinite love I have for them.”

Listen to "The World Is Not An Oyster," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with Ellur and add "The World Is Not An Oyster" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/391kOP6KmUQfI49k6QyzJV?si=908703b807ec4dcb&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-world-is-not-an-oyster-single/1850488276?ref=glamglare.com).
### Beverly Hell - Neo
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/beverly-hell-neo/
Last updated: 2025-11-04T17:15:13.000Z
“‘Neo’ is an even further foray into the pop world and probably the least genre-blending, most approachable track I have released so far,” says singer, songwriter, and producer [**Beverly Hell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/beverly-hell?ref=glamglare.com). Indeed, her new song trades electronic experimentation for a smoother, chiller experience — an escape into something more carefree. “It’s also the most fun, as it’s meant to represent an emergence from a world of heartbreak and exile (leaving the matrix) into the real world, which is fun and open and easy to groove to,” she explains.

Listen to "Neo," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3qf2aHdKwlZ8D7j9dENYOJ?si=ee54fbb292174cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/neo/1842132732?i=1842132733&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Alex Frankel - Icarus
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/alex-frankel-icarus/
Last updated: 2025-11-03T21:24:57.000Z
Longtime Holy Ghost! fan here! For me – and all fellow fans – the frontman of the New York synth-pop duo, [**Alex Frankel**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/alex-frankel?ref=glamglare.com), has released the irresistibly gorgeous “Icarus.” The track takes flight with shimmering synths and a bassline that won’t quit. It’s an upbeat, catchy dance-floor strut, entirely written, performed, and produced by Frankel himself. He gives us a solo moment that still feels like club midnight in Manhattan – a little wild, a little wistful.

In the charismatic video, shot on Kodak 16 mm, we see Alex Frankel playing every instrument – and maybe the highlight comes when he hits the keys of a grand piano. Between studio takes are snapshots of the beautiful Hudson Valley – a video that just makes me incredibly happy.

Listen to “Icarus,” our Song Pick of the Day, and enjoy the fab video:

Connect with [Alex Frankel](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/alex-frankel?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Icarus" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4BvkyWISWs6LyM5yVBorB6?si=82b442c835e24899&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alex-frankel/1542037853?ref=glamglare.com).
### Casey Conroy - Long Drive
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/casey-conroy-long-drive/
Last updated: 2025-11-02T17:01:13.000Z
“Long Drive” is about that moment when you stop following the script and start trusting your heart. Singer-songwriter [**Casey Conroy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/casey-conroy?ref=glamglare.com) wraps this feeling in a tender love story, but its meaning goes deeper — it’s about letting go of plans and choosing instinct over logic.

Casey says:

> I’ve always been good at figuring out the right thing to do, almost to the point where it feels like part of my identity. But I realized I very rarely stop and ask myself, ‘What do I actually want?’ This song is me trying to flip that — not doing things because they’re the smartest move, but just because they feel good. Not in a toxic or overthought way, but trusting my own voice before it gets drowned out.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Long Drive," on your [favorite streaming service](https://www.fvr.fan/caseyconroy/longdrive2?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Micah Sage - Reflex
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/micah-sage-reflex/
Last updated: 2025-11-01T22:26:01.000Z
Canadian alt-pop artist [**Micah Sage**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/micah-sage?ref=glamglare.com) delights with the reflective “Reflex,” the new single ahead of her upcoming album later this year. Mellow-pop and full of emotional residue, “Reflex” blends warm acoustic textures with vocoder-laced vocals — a digital echo of someone just out of reach. It captures the haunting instinct to call someone who’s no longer there, caught between memory and release.

“Reflex” is our *Song Pick of the Day* — let it linger.

Connect with [Micah Sage](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/micah-sage?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Reflex" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/reflex-single/1846120754?ref=glamglare.com).
### Scarlet Nicole - Poison
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/scarlet-nicole-poison/
Last updated: 2025-10-31T16:46:11.000Z
“A deep betrayal that forced me to transmute pain into power” lies behind *“*Poison*,”* the second single by LA singer/songwriter [**Scarlet Nicole**](https://glamglare.com/artist/scarlet-nicole?ref=glamglare.com). The dark pop song slithers like a snake around you while Scarlet coos, *“*I turn your poison into medicine.*”* Produced by Derek Coburn (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Chelsea Wolfe), the track turns revenge into revelation. The video, directed by **Evers**, “plays with the duality of hunter and prey,” expanding Scarlet’s mythic visual world of transformation and power.

Listen to "Poison," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://tr.ee/G66eJVVEnk?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Champ - Born In The Wild End
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/champ-born-in-the-wild-end/
Last updated: 2025-10-30T15:35:54.000Z
The title track of [**Champ**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/champ?ref=glamglare.com)’s upcoming debut EP wiggled itself into my ear and simply refused to leave — so here we go. As their third single, *Born In The Wild End* marks the third point on the map, a milestone that hints at the full picture to come.  
Frontman **Jonny Bee** shares:

> “‘Born In The Wild End’ was the first track we wrote as Champ and it’s the title track of our debut EP. This tune encompasses who we are as a band, both sonically and lyrically. It’s a song about expectation, existentialism, friendship, and our complicated relationship with our hometown."

Listen to "Born In The Wild End," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Champ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/champ?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Born In The Wild End" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3ryst5EUBBzstMXGLzSBB3?si=c42f5c113ec744e7&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/born-in-the-wild-end-single/1845894196?ref=glamglare.com).
### A Hot Night in Bushwick
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-hot-night-in-bushwick/
Last updated: 2025-10-30T14:09:36.000Z
Last Thursday, we ventured out to a show at Elsewhere in Bushwick. For a long time, this neighborhood has been known as the cool part of New York City where things are happening. There are (legal) graffiti everywhere, quirky shops, and trendy restaurants and bars. Even Hana, the grocery store, has a unique, aloof vibe (despite the Top 40 radio playing from the PA).

When we lived nearby, the Jefferson Street area of Bushwick was one of our favorite places to walk during the pandemic. Of course, life has slowed down here, like everywhere else. But it has definitely bounced back. On Thursday, there was a nightlife buzz in the streets that I hadn’t seen in a while in the city: one club played loud music from its open, unmarked doors, and at another, a long line was waiting to get in.

But we headed straight to Elsewhere to see [**Ela Minus**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ela-minus?ref=glamglare.com).

I have a special appreciation for electronic solo shows. They are not easy to pull off: a musician standing at a desk with gear can simply be DJing or karaoke. But Ela makes it a true live experience: she turned her rig around so the audience could see what she’s doing, while a camera projected her face onto a big screen behind her. Wearing a flamenco-inspired outfit, she danced over the stage, contrasting her hard-hitting music with elegance and grace.

Opening was [**Danz CM**](https://www.instagram.com/danz%5Fcm/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com), who runs the Synth History magazine that [interviewed Ela](https://www.glamglare.com/music/music-with-passion/) a few weeks ago. During the show, we realized that we had already seen Danz CM live at Mercury Lounge a few years back, when she still performed as Computer Magic (hence the ‘CM’ in her new artist name).

### We still love albums

Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR discussed the [decline of album reviews](https://cyberprmusic.com/2025/10/07/why-no-one-is-reviewing-your-album/?ck%5Fsubscriber%5Fid=463020972&ref=glamglare.com). Bottom line: since you no longer need to purchase an album, reviews are no longer necessary to prevent wasting money.

But albums are still an art form and deserve attention. We used to include a section in the newsletter where we announced upcoming Friday album releases. We want to revive this with more purpose. That means, we will only cover records we’ve actually listened to, which might already be out by the time the newsletter is published. Also, at times, we only discover an album a few weeks after its release, but when we like it, we still want to recommend it. If you’re interested in recommendations for a new album listening party, you can visit our new album page here.

## Five Songs: Catch up

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

Fall is a busy season for new releases, making it harder to pick just one song per day. With today‘s five songs, we‘re catching up with music that belongs on glamglare. – We just could not find a place for it so far.

- At first glance, it might sound like a love song, but it’s truly about letting someone go with love and ultimately finding strength within yourself,” ****[**Jaixia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jaixia?ref=glamglare.com)**** says, which explains the bittersweet feeling of this beautiful song.
- The Italian-American artist [**Niia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/niia?ref=glamglare.com) is a classically trained jazz singer. From her new album *V*, the song “Throw My Head out of the Window” stuck with us.
- [**Miki Berenyi**](https://www.instagram.com/berenyi%5Fmiki/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) is the singer of [shoegaze pioneers **Lush**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/enjoy-the-view/). The slow-burning song is “about the spaces between places where interesting things can happen.”
- [**Pool Girl**](https://glamglare.com/artist/pool-girl?ref=glamglare.com) is continuing with “Something to Say” on the topic, musically and lyrically. The song is chill like a poolside afternoon.
- [**Amazonica**](https://www.instagram.com/djamazonica/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) is a popular DJ in Hollywood. “New Start” from her new album *Victory* might not be what she spins at a movie industry party, even though it has dark cinematic vibes.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Moniah, Mel Denisse, Miss Grit, Dual Analog, The Twilight Sad, Saint Stacy, and Renon

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtlyNIqw3Or0678T1Og8UdG&si=rRUsoQPq56aXV496&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Swiss indie-pop artist [**Saint Stacy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/saint-stacy?ref=glamglare.com) turns heartbreak into light on “[Better Place](https://www.glamglare.com/music/saint-stacy-better-place/),” a standout from her debut [*Beginner Again*](https://glamglare.com/album/saint-stacy-beginner-again?ref=glamglare.com).
- In “[going nowhere](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mel-denisse-going-nowhere/),” [**Mel Denisse**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mel-denisse?ref=glamglare.com) lets shoegaze glow with quiet intensity and emotional gravity.
- With “[Priorities](https://www.glamglare.com/music/renon-priorities/),” Montreal’s [**Renon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/renon?ref=glamglare.com) turns the end of a party phase into a sleek pop confessional with an unexpected, dramatic twist.
- “[Pale Visage](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dual-analog-pale-visage/)” shimmers with restrained power as [**Dual Analog**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dual-analog?ref=glamglare.com) weave emotion into motion. Driven by Chip Roberts’ commanding vocals and a show-stopping guitar solo, it’s the kind of track that lures you in, one heartbeat at a time.
- [**Miss Grit**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miss-grit?ref=glamglare.com) returns with “[Tourist Mind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/miss-grit-tourist-mind/),” a cinematic, beat-driven reflection on losing yourself in other people’s thoughts.
- Grief meets grandeur on [**The Twilight Sad**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-twilight-sad?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Waiting For The Phone Call](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-twilight-sad-waiting-for-the-phone-call/),” where Robert Smith’s unmistakable guitar wraps around James Graham’s haunting voice.
- In “[What If I Cry About It](https://www.glamglare.com/music/moniah-what-if-i-cry-about-it/),” London pop artist [**Moniah**](https://glamglare.com/artist/moniah?ref=glamglare.com) captures the push and pull of love with an upbeat yet vulnerable pop sound.

## Three Albums you should listen to

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Sometimes an artist sneaks into your week and stays. I first heard [**Ea Othilde**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ea-othilde?ref=glamglare.com) on the Spotify Discover Weekly playlist, and her new album, [*I Will Not Be Like That*](https://glamglare.com/album/ea-othilde-i-will-not-be-like-that?ref=glamglare.com), made me stop what I was doing. The Oslo singer-songwriter blends the raw pulse of indie rock with the delicate touch of acoustic strings and quiet reflection. It’s an album full of contrasts — direct yet dreamy, open but self-contained — and one that feels like a confident next step for a young artist finding her own space.

Welsh-Indonesian artist [**Hilang Child**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com) has been on our radar for years, and his new album [*Gratitude Journal*](https://glamglare.com/album/hilang-child-gratitude-journal?ref=glamglare.com) feels like a well-earned moment of light. The record radiates upbeat elegance — smooth, melodic, and lush enough to brush against yacht rock at times — yet it never loses the emotional depth that defines Ed Riman’s songwriting. It’s an album about joy, reflection, and the gratitude that comes from finally feeling at ease with yourself.

[**Eliza McLamb**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eliza-mclamb?ref=glamglare.com)’s new album [*Good Story*](https://glamglare.com/album/eliza-mclamb-good-story?ref=glamglare.com) turns self-reflection into something bright and bold. Following her infectious single “Like The Boys,” the record unfolds with a fresh indie-rock energy and sharp, candid lyrics about identity and the stories we tell ourselves. It’s confident, curious, and full of hooks that linger long after the first listen.

## A New York October in nine frames — glowing, beating, alive

October in New York glows in every way — from pulsing club lights and shimmering beats to stoops decked out in pumpkin charm.

Behind Ela Minus, a digital ticker counted down from 59 minutes — and when it hit 0:00, she just kept going. Some in the crowd wished for more, but to me, it felt just right, especially after Danz CM’s luminous opening set. What a night!

Ela Minus in photos 4, 5 & 6\. Danz CM in 2 & 7.

And those Halloween decorations? Spotted on 78th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam — one of the city’s most charming fall blocks.

As October fades, the city’s glow lingers — in lights, in sound, and in every little burst of magic along the way.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Moniah - What if I Cry About It
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/moniah-what-if-i-cry-about-it/
Last updated: 2025-10-29T16:14:10.000Z
Maybe you find yourself in an unclear relationship — should you push for more or pull back and take it easy? London singer/songwriter [**Moniah**](https://glamglare.com/artist/moniah?ref=glamglare.com) captures that emotional tug-of-war in “What If I Cry About It,” an upbeat yet vulnerable pop song about staying true to yourself, even when love feels uncertain.

Moniah says:

> "What If I Cry About It" is an upbeat, mid-tempo song that whisks you away into a dreamy world of raw, honest emotion. It’s not a sad song, but it is an honest one. I hope whoever hears it connects and relates to their own frustrations, the feeling of being human, and that struggle between not wanting to self-sabotage while being completely obsessed with someone.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "What if I Cry About It" on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/what-if-i-cry-about-it/1844574675?i=1844574676&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2hNmJUlznIx1ZWIWLM49z3?si=11b574135deb461a&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### The Twilight Sad - Waiting For The Phone Call
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-twilight-sad-waiting-for-the-phone-call/
Last updated: 2025-10-28T23:36:06.000Z
What makes [**The Twilight Sad**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-twilight-sad?ref=glamglare.com)’s brand-new single, “Waiting For The Phone Call,” especially grand is the special guest contributing to it. Knowing that none other than **Robert Smith** lends his unmistakable guitar to the track already sends a thrill through my bones — and hearing *that* sound, the signature tone of **The Cure**’s frontman, takes it to another level.

Lyrically, it’s a tragic song — and I know exactly about such a phone call. The first one hit me off guard, yet knowing it might come doesn’t make it any easier. In addition to a gorgeous, expansive production, **James Graham** delivers his mesmerizing vocals and says:

> “*Waiting For The Phone Call* is about grief, love, and mental illness. These things took over my life and I became ill. I lost the person most important to me in one of the cruellest ways. I’ve always used writing as a method of processing and coping with my emotions. My emotions became a problem and I couldn’t control them, writing music with Andy… especially the past seven years had been both the escape and the opportunity to process and try and make sense of life. We’ve all been waiting on a phone call that can change our lives at some point. This unfortunately focuses on a phone call that you never want to have.”

Listen to "Waiting For The Phone Call," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [The Twilight Sad](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-twilight-sad?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Waiting For The Phone Call" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify or Apple Music.
### Miss Grit - Tourist Mind
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/miss-grit-tourist-mind/
Last updated: 2025-10-27T16:01:38.000Z
The song opens with dramatic strings, like the beginning of a film. But when the four-on-the-floor beat kicks in and dreamy vocals float over the mix, all bets are off. But that is not all that [**Miss Grit**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miss-grit?ref=glamglare.com), the project of New York artist Margret Sohn, does to get into your mind – after all, that is what "Tourist Mind" is about.

Margret explains:

> It’s about how curiosity for other people’s thoughts can slowly disorient you and make it harder to return to yourself.

Listen to "Tourist Mind," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://mute.ffm.to/mg-tm?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

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### Dual Analog - Pale Visage
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dual-analog-pale-visage/
Last updated: 2025-10-30T01:47:22.000Z
Seattle's [**Dual Analog**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dual-analog?ref=glamglare.com), comprised of singer/guitarist and main songwriter **Chip Roberts** and multi-instrumentalist **Kurtis Skinner**, describe their sound as *turbowave* — a fusion of new wave, metal, and electronic music. Their new single “Pale Visage” offers another glimpse of their forthcoming 2026 album *Primal Grill* and is hypnotic from the first moment. At its core, the song is about stripping away image and identity to rediscover the self beneath — a reflection on rebirth through vulnerability.

With the video directed by **Skye Warden**, the clip and song explore transformation and self-recognition through a stark yet ultimately empowering lens. Chip Roberts says about “Pale Visage”:

> “It wasn’t really a self-correction so much as it was a survival tactic. We wanted the liberty to explore the expansive soundscapes that make us who we are.”

Listen to “Pale Visage,” our Song Pick of the Day, and don’t miss the song-enhancing video directed by Skye Warden and [Billy Sigil](https://www.instagram.com/billy.sigil?ref=glamglare.com):

Connect with [Dual Analog](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dual-analog?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Pale Visage" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2WME957fS9986138a32BeL?si=a8c582be75514283&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/pale-visage-single/1845022614?ref=glamglare.com).

[Pale Visage by Dual Analog](https://dualanalogofficial.bandcamp.com/track/pale-visage?ref=glamglare.com)
### Renon - Priorities
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/renon-priorities/
Last updated: 2025-10-25T16:23:37.000Z
Chasing fun and thrill takes you only so far. In *“*Priorities*,”* Montreal singer/songwriter [**Renon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/renon?ref=glamglare.com) asks herself what she really wants. The elegant pop track builds with drama before exploding in what she calls an “unexpected ending.”

Renon explains:

> I wrote Priorities at the end of a big partying phase I had a few years ago. There comes a time when you realize that you just need to get your sh\*t together, especially when going out doesn’t even feel fun anymore. This song reflects on the cycle I got myself into and the consequences of that cycle. I mean I still love a good night out now and then but it did get a little dark for a second there...

"Priorities" is on Renon's new album [*(WAY) TOO FAR*](https://glamglare.com/album/renon-way-too-far?ref=glamglare.com), out now. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Apple Music, Spotify, or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Mel Denisse - going nowhere
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mel-denisse-going-nowhere/
Last updated: 2025-10-24T18:48:06.000Z
At first, I thought it unlikely that Nashville-based shoegazer [**Mel Denisse**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mel-denisse?ref=glamglare.com) had Deftones’ “Minerva” in her ears when she wrote “going nowhere.” But I couldn’t shake the feeling — both songs share that shimmering, melancholic intensity that draws you in and won’t let go. When I finally read the press notes, it all clicked: Mel counts everything from Failure to Deftones to Tori Amos among her influences. No wonder her new single carries that haunting mix of tenderness and grit.

“going nowhere” unfolds like a dream you don’t quite want to wake from — a melancholy alt-rock and shoegaze piece inspired by the fantasy novel *The Serpent & the Wings of Night* by Carissa Broadbent. Its nostalgic glow touches on themes of survival by staying unseen, loyalty versus self-preservation, and the struggle to move forward when there’s nowhere left to land. Mel Denisse says:

> “If the song makes you feel a gentle gut-punch–that’s the point. I’m slipping mirrors into the track so you have to sit with whatever stares back.”

Listen to "going nowhere," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Mel Denisse](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mel-denisse?ref=glamglare.com) and add "going nowhere" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2dYTCLY9WHxduOTCCnrwyi?si=9a93991622a64476&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/going-nowhere/1835598602?i=1835598603&ref=glamglare.com).
### Saint Stacy - Better Place
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/saint-stacy-better-place/
Last updated: 2025-10-23T22:27:20.000Z
Swiss musician [**Saint Stacy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/saint-stacy?ref=glamglare.com) filled her album [*Beginner Again*](https://glamglare.com/album/saint-stacy-beginner-again?ref=glamglare.com) with glittering pop songs that will lighten your day. “Better Place” is no exception, even though it reflects on the moment of acknowledging a relationship’s end.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Better Place," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/better-place/1840119972?i=1840120523&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7DBTdAkEkpcHUMu6EcXerd?si=a1e93f0869414436&ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[Better Place, by Saint Stacyfrom the album Beginner Again![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1956773381_3.jpg)Saint StacyBandcamp New & Notable Sep 19, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1956773381_5.jpg)](https://saintstacy.bandcamp.com/track/better-place?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### A New York Moment
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-new-york-moment/
Last updated: 2025-10-23T14:13:30.000Z
Last Sunday, we took the ferry to Williamsburg for a walk. Our old neighborhood — where we lived from 2010 to 2017 – has lost much of its edge and has mostly become a playground for young, wealthy professionals. Still, there are some interesting, quirky shops, along with a Muji and an Apple Store, where we like to shop.

The highlight, however, is a picnic at Marsha P. Johnson State Park. The thoughtfully landscaped park offers a small beach on the East River where you can sit on large slabs of stone and watch the sunset over Manhattan. The area has become busier over the years, but it remains easy to find a spot.

It was mostly cloudy on Sunday, but the sun broke through, and the skyline gradually shifted from silver to gold, creating an almost surreal backdrop. Occasionally, the clouds covered the illuminated tops of the skyscrapers, adding a mythical touch to the scene.

We’ve been living in New York for over two decades, but we’ve never lost our enthusiasm for these moments. And around the world, the fascination with the city has never diminished either, even as some people are now hesitant to travel to the country.

How can the allure of New York be captured in music? Of course, there’s no shortage of songs about this city – Elke made a [playlist](https://open.spotify.com/track/7DBTdAkEkpcHUMu6EcXerd?si=a1e93f0869414436&ref=glamglare.com) that we play when we return home after a road trip. But we wanted to try something different, so I asked ChatGPT to help find indie songs about New York from artists who aren’t from here. The anchor point was the beautifully moody song “New York,” by UK artist Ex:Re.

It didn’t work. Although the results were interesting, ChatGPT’s choices drifted too far from the original idea. So we shifted gears and chose ourselves five songs that capture a dramatic, atmospheric New York moment.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

- [**Ex:Re**](https://elenatonra.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is the solo project of the Daughter singer and main songwriter, Elena Tonra. Her song “New York,” written while she was recording with her band in the city, is an intense New York moment itself.
- „Share the Present“ is by the New York band [**Gift**](https://glamglare.com/artist/gift?ref=glamglare.com), and the triumphant synth line captures the moment when the sun sets and the city that never sleeps gets ready for the night.
- When it gets dark in the city, there’s still a lingering sense of danger in the streets, even though the times [**Fun Lovin‘ Criminals**](https://www.funlovincriminals.co/?ref=glamglare.com) describe in „King of New York“ have thankfully been gone since the early 90s.
- Swirling lights and pounding beats, the sun has set, the clubs are open, and [**Neggy Gemmy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neggy-gemmy?ref=glamglare.com)‘s Rollercoaster sets the mood.
- That moment when everything feels right and you know you are in the right place: for [**Olivia Reid**](https://glamglare.com/artist/olivia-reid?ref=glamglare.com), it is the „Runner‘s High.“

## Song Pick of the Day

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Wyldest, better joy, Emma See, Hannah Schneider, Little Dog Star, Tabi Gervis, and Low Girl

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhu57PxhSGaNqQGbyaAkqVfS&si=CChp3REiSnEqBz-u&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Anger turns to strength as [**better joy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/better-joy?ref=glamglare.com) unleashes “[steamroller](https://www.glamglare.com/music/better-joy-steamroller/)."
- Between dream and waking, [**Hannah Schneider**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hannah-schneider?ref=glamglare.com)’s „[Lighthouse](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hannah-schneider-lighthouse/)“ glows with acoustic warmth and subtle electronics.
- With “[To Myself](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-see-to-myself/),” [**Emma See**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-see?ref=glamglare.com) turns letting go into an act of love.
- [“How Long Can You Stay?](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tabi-gervis-how-long-can-you-stay/)” asks [**Tabi Gervis**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tabi-gervis?ref=glamglare.com) — and “forever” feels like the only right answer to this timeless love song.
- On “[National Disgrace](https://www.glamglare.com/music/little-dog-star-national-disgrace/),” [**Little Dog Star**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/little-dog-star?ref=glamglare.com) channels her LCD Soundsystem spirit into an irresistible indie rush.
- [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[Wax Museum](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wyldest-wax-museum-video/)” melts through the noise — a vibrant reminder to stay honest and alive in an automated world.
- On “[White Gown](https://www.glamglare.com/music/low-girl-white-gown/),”[**Low Girl**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/low-girl?ref=glamglare.com) spin emotional chaos into pure indie euphoria.

## Nine Photos from a Weekend of Discoveries, from Concrete to Cinderella

Last weekend, New York City celebrated [Open House New York](https://ohny.org/?ref=glamglare.com) — an annual festival that unlocks 300+ destinations across all five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities.

On Friday, Oliver and I visited an architecture firm where we got fascinating insights into their work. The firm was involved in the repurposing of the Domino Sugar Factory (9) and the Gowanus [Powerhouse Arts](https://powerhousearts.org/about/our-facility/?ref=glamglare.com) facility. At this event, I heard for the first time about coloring concrete and the challenges it brings. That led me to read an article about the troubling issues of the only ten-year-old 432 Park Avenue building — [A Tower on Billionaires’ Row Is Full of Cracks. Who’s to Blame?](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/nyregion/432-park-avenue-condo-tower.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.vU8.d637.-tZPRfdFwRSa&smid=url-share&ref=glamglare.com)

On Saturday, after work, we ventured deep into Central Park to visit the history-rich [Swedish Marionette Theatre](https://cityparksfoundation.org/swedish-cottage-marionette-theatre/?ref=glamglare.com), where we got a wonderful behind-the-scenes peek (1–3). Don’t think what they do there is just for children — in August, I saw their original-score production of [Cinderella Samba](https://www.centralpark.com/events/cinderella-samba-marionette-theater/?ref=glamglare.com) and loved it so much that I definitely want to see it again (running till the end of the year!).

Afterward, we enjoyed a small picnic at Turtle Pond — not as lavish as the one some people had abandoned. You can book these luxurious picnics, and Oliver and I always wonder who actually does that and then leaves all that food behind (6).

Also at [Turtle Pond](https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/turtle-pond?ref=glamglare.com) was a beautifully dressed big family celebrating their daughter’s sixteenth birthday — a living Cinderella (sic!) with not one, not two, but three photographers! They even had one of the painters near the pond pretend to paint the young beauty (5). Cute!

And on Sunday, as Oliver already described, we ventured out to Williamsburg and enjoyed the sunset at the waterfront (8). In all our years living in New York, we’ve never seen a swan on the East River — a beautiful, yet slightly lonely, sight (8).

Even after two decades here, the city keeps finding new ways to enchant us.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Low Girl - White Gown
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/low-girl-white-gown/
Last updated: 2025-10-22T20:32:37.000Z
If my most recent Song Pick was already brimming with nervous energy, “White Gown” takes it up a notch. The track pairs a melodic, super-catchy hook with a fierce beat that pulses relentlessly on. When it was still summer, I came across [**Low Girl**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/low-girl?ref=glamglare.com) and their magical song “[Handbreak](https://www.glamglare.com/music/low-girl-handbrake),” announcing their debut album. Now, “White Gown” closes that circle as [*Is It Too Late To Freak Out*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/low-girl-is-it-too-late-to-freak-out?ref=glamglare.com) is about to drop on October 24, 2025\. 

Frontwoman **Sarah Cosgrove** says:

> *“*The experience of starting a relationship at the start of your twenties, reaching all the expected milestones of moving in together, engagement, and then breaking up in your late twenties, is quite disorientating. I know I’m certainly not alone in that sequence of events, but I felt really inspired to write about the chaos that followed as I tried to figure myself out again. The canvas for this track was provided by Tom and Bradley in the form of the opening riff. It was one of those songs where once we started jamming it out, the whole thing came together with surprising speed. The end result is something we are so excited about and proud of, and it feels like the energetic crux of the album.”

Listen to “White Gown,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the vibrant live video perfectly capturing the track’s spirited vibe:

Connect with [Low Girl](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/low-girl?ref=glamglare.com) and add "White Gown" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/310gCiSVwC6sQgX68fK4xU?si=adfc512df374440f&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/white-gown/1839006786?i=1839006945&ref=glamglare.com).
### Wyldest - Wax Museum [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wyldest-wax-museum-video/
Last updated: 2025-10-21T16:26:20.000Z
We’re counting down to [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com)’s fourth album, [*The Universe is Loading*](https://glamglare.com/album/wyldest-the-universe-is-loading?ref=glamglare.com), out November 14 via Hand In Hive. The project of East London singer/songwriter Zoë Mead has released a string of excellent singles so far, and “Wax Museum” — a vibrant reflection on staying true to yourself — is no different.

Listen to "Wax Museum," our Song Pick of the Day, on [**Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/us/album/wax-museum/1827928879?i=1827928888&ref=glamglare.com) or [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/track/1M94qApWYcCflxT5gbH6QY?si=b7e4cefef7784bf4&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the movie filmed in Upstate New York below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Wax Museum, by Wyldestfrom the album The Universe Is Loading![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0750826362_3.jpg)WyldestBandcamp New & Notable Dec 17, 2022![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0750826362_5.jpg)](https://wyldest.bandcamp.com/track/wax-museum?ref=glamglare.com)
### Little Dog Star - National Disgrace
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/little-dog-star-national-disgrace/
Last updated: 2025-10-20T19:36:08.000Z
The title song of [**Little Dog Star**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/little-dog-star?ref=glamglare.com)’s just-released EP kicks off with a high-energy piano intro that brings to mind Arcade Fire’s “Rebellion (Lies)”—or maybe, given the artist’s love for LCD Soundsystem, that’s where the real inspiration lies. The comparison ends there, though: the Manchester-born and London-based indie artist draws me in with her pleasant, expressive vocals and makes me want to listen to the entire EP with gusto.

> *“This EP feels like everything I felt all at once. The adrenaline, guilt and loneliness that come with change. I'm really proud of it. This has been the most exciting and rewarding year of my life so far*.*”* 

Listen to "National Disgrace," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Little Dog Star](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/little-dog-star?ref=glamglare.com) and add "National Disgrace" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/37sQbeE3XKnbYlliPyOswK?si=9a84d34df8444c30&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/national-disgrace/1840903545?i=1840903547&ref=glamglare.com).
### Tabi Gervis - How Long Can You Stay?
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tabi-gervis-how-long-can-you-stay/
Last updated: 2025-10-19T17:20:42.000Z
“How Long Can You Stay?” asks Brighton-based singer-songwriter [**Tabi Gervis**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tabi-gervis?ref=glamglare.com) — and “forever” might be the answer she hopes for in this timeless love song. The self-declared hopeless romantic doesn’t look for an edge here; she simply captures the beautiful moment when two people fall in love.

She explains:

> "How Long Can You Stay" feels like a classic cookie cutter love song, but I enjoy being blunt and to the point with my lyric writing and leaving no stone unturned. I love how this song explores a more retro disco-pop sound that still feels very Tabi Gervis but is an elevation on my sound leaning into more contemporary pop. It’s one of those songs you'll catch yourself humming around in your head even just after the first listen.

Listen to "How Long Can You Stay?," our Song Pick of the Day on your[ favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/tabi-gervis-how-long-can-you-stay?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Emma See - To Myself
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-see-to-myself/
Last updated: 2025-10-18T15:35:40.000Z
Love and loss, distance and discovery, all meet in [**Emma See**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-see?ref=glamglare.com)'s new song “To Myself.”The London-based artist wrote the aching chorus in Copenhagen and carried the song across oceans: from Denmark to New York to Los Angeles before completing it during an unexpected day off, alone in her room. With producer Jomo Kru and newly recorded vocals in London, the track became a tender confession of growth and self-preservation, and we love it! Emma says about "To Myself:"

> “*It’s about being in a relationship and wanting to be with that person more than ever - but knowing you need to save you both by letting go*. *Sometimes you have to choose yourself, even if it feels selfish. In your twenties especially, for me at least, learning how to be alone and focusing on yourself can be the best way to grow - and eventually love someone better.”*

Listen to "To Myself," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Emma See](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-see?ref=glamglare.com) and add "To Myself" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4vMiSFEGmwOCeemWn30jkS?si=ad8a687c0a4e4ec7&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-myself/1838445292?i=1838445293&ref=glamglare.com).
### Hannah Schneider - Lighthouse
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/hannah-schneider-lighthouse/
Last updated: 2025-10-17T16:27:31.000Z
“Lighthouse” drifts between a dream and the lucid moment just after waking. Combining acoustic instruments and subtle electronics, the Copenhagen-based composer and singer [**Hannah Schneider**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hannah-schneider?ref=glamglare.com) creates a raw, intimate soundscape that pulls you into this fleeting state.

The song is from her forthcoming album *In This Room* (Spring 2026), recorded with a live band at the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen.

Listen to "Lighthouse," our Song pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://schneider.lnk.to/lighthouse?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### better joy - steamroller
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/better-joy-steamroller/
Last updated: 2025-10-16T17:37:20.000Z
We think Manchester musician [**better joy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/better-joy?ref=glamglare.com) (aka Bria Keely) gets stronger with every release. We were already fans of her [*heading into blue*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/better-joy-heading-into-blue?ref=glamglare.com) EP earlier this spring — but her new single “steamroller” takes it up another notch. The song hits hard, lyrically and emotionally, and comes with a fierce, beautifully raw video.

> *Steam roller* 
> *Rolled me over* 
> *I never showed you* 
> *The heavy metal in my bones*

Bria says about her new single:

> “*Steamroller is an angry one. It's about biting back after someone took a piece of you with them. They didn’t know you’re stronger than they thought you were — and actually, maybe neither did you. It’s a track from the EP that reflects a darker side — but it’s a big part of my story that I need to tell."*

Listen to “steamroller,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the powerful video too:

Connect with [better joy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/better-joy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "steamroller" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5CUEuD86qqiZuwUqhrtdNu?si=23873134e3a64804&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/steamroller/1823731400?i=1823731402&ref=glamglare.com).
### A Year of Wonder
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/a-year-of-wonder/
Last updated: 2025-10-17T12:20:17.000Z
When [Girl Next Door](https://www.glamglare.com/music/girl-next-door-tongue-tied) quoted the “00s Tumblr girl aesthetics” (it was actually the early 2010s), it was not the first time that I saw this long-forgotten social network make a reappearance. Nostalgia is big these days, and the Tumblr era was a time when there was still wonder about how the internet could connect people and spark creativity.

Tumblr also sparked its own music culture. Lana Del Rey, Lorde, and Grimes blogged there, but it was the many fan sites that created a constant sense of excitement around many artists. It was a place where fandom could be expressed unabashedly.

I started [nydmusic](https://www.tumblr.com/nydmusic?ref=glamglare.com), a predecessor of glamglare, on Tumblr in 2011\. Inspired by the growing number of innovative female artists, I collected links, articles, and photos with now-defunct tools like Google Alerts and Google Reader. Looking at the blog today raises the question again: was culture, and in particular music, really so much richer and denser in the early 2010s, or did I just lose sight of where it happens (TikTok maybe?).

Surely the number of people who write about music is smaller now, so there is much less material to work with for a Tumblr-style blog like nydmusic. But that can change: the Tumblr era nostalgia certainly has something to do with craving messy humanness over slick, algorithm-controlled streams.

### A Life Told with Wit and Wonder: Simon Raymonde’s “In One Ear”

Did you know that the [Cocteau Twins](https://cocteautwins.com/?ref=glamglare.com) were banned from live TV performances for over a decade? It all began with the BBC in 1984\. You’ll find this story — and so many more about [Simon Raymonde](https://cocteautwins.com/simon-raymonde.html?ref=glamglare.com)’s life as a musician, producer, and label mastermind — in his memoir [**In One Ear**](https://cocteautwins.com/press-and-news/2024/05/28/simon-raymonde-in-one-ear-memoir?ref=glamglare.com).

The book is as candid as it is captivating: Raymonde writes about the darkest chapters of his life with wit, grace, and a surprising optimism. Forget “feel-good books” — this one feels real. And as Elton John put it: “A wonderful book.”

I picked up my copy earlier this year at Brighton’s The Great Escape Festival, where one of the town’s most famous residents appeared for a Q&A. Now, with the U.S. release finally here, I’ll be finishing the second half along with everyone curious enough to dive in. Trust me — you won’t be disappointed.

And yes, ever since, I can’t stop listening to one of his all-time favorite albums: Talking Heads’ *Fear of Music*, which became the soundtrack of my summer of 2025.

Catch Simon Raymonde on his book tour at one of these places:

- November 10 - Seattle, WA @ Easy Street Records
- November 11 - San Francisco, CA @ Amoeba Records San Francisco
- November 14 - Los Angeles, CA @ Book Soup
- November 15 - New York @ Rough Trade Records

## Five Songs: 2011

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

2011 might have been the year I discovered most of my favorite artists. This week’s five songs reflect my top albums and shows of the year, featuring five boundary-pushing female artists.

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Emika, Zola Jesus, EMA, Grimes, and Gazelle Twin (record cover)

In the 2010s, I constantly discovered new sites where people were writing about music. One of them was Melodee Writes, run by a woman from London who, like me, searched for female electronic music artists. There I saw the video for [**Emika**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emika?ref=glamglare.com)‘s *Pretend* for the first time, which instantly made me a super fan. Later that year, we met her when she opened for Amon Tobin at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple. Emika has released many more records since then, composed a symphony, and is currently setting up a studio for immersive music.

I can’t remember exactly when I first discovered [**Zola Jesus**](https://glamglare.com/artist/zola-jesus?ref=glamglare.com), but “Night” is such a powerful song, full of fiery energy, that I wanted to hear more from her. We’ve seen her live many times since then, including once at St. Vitus on the eve of a major snowstorm, which only added to the drama of her music.

While the other four artists create clearly electronic music, **EMA** is much harder to categorize. „California“ is a catchy, noisy pop song with an irresistible, super cool video. EMA released two more albums by 2017 and is currently teaching music recording in Oregon.

Claire Boucher, aka **Grimes**, was a fascinating artist in the early 2010s—one could say she fit perfectly into the Tumblr era aesthetic. When I discovered her on the blog Dailybeatz, I immediately listened to her first two albums, *Geidi Primes* and *Halfaxa*, and concluded that this music is either madness or genius. Coincidentally, we had tickets for a Lykke Li show a few days later, where she opened—one of my favorite shows ever. Genius, indeed.

I discovered the UK singer, songwriter, and producer [**Gazelle Twin**](https://glamglare.com/artist/gazelle-twin?ref=glamglare.com) through Google Alerts when she mentioned Fever Ray, which I had set as a search term. Like the Swedish artist, Gazelle Twin also wore masks, and I only learned her real appearance when we met her after a show in 2014\. Her debut album, *The Entire City*, was my second-favorite album in 2011.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Girl Next Door, MICAH, Spleen United, Immaterialize, ssolana, Paris WYA, and Millie Turner

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsaf3uWLjG46ugEJOxuSmoN&si=6Nok03pM0tb%5FXwVA&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- London newcomer [**MICAH**](https://glamglare.com/artist/micah?ref=glamglare.com) lets mind, soul, and body intertwine on her luminous debut EP, including the beautiful “[for](https://www.glamglare.com/music/micah-for/).”
- [**Spleen United**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/spleen-united?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Miss You like Crazy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/spleen-united-miss-you-like-crazy/)” spins emotional longing into hypnotic techno beauty.
- [**Girl Next Door**](https://glamglare.com/artist/girl-next-door?ref=glamglare.com) turns heartbreak into something almost funny in “[Tongue Tied](https://www.glamglare.com/music/girl-next-door-tongue-tied/).” Sad but playful, it’s the sound of crying and laughing at the same time.
- [**ssolana**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ssolana?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Collage Madness](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ssolana-collage-madness/)” drifts through emotion and identity — a hypnotic piece of experimental pop that feels like a dream unfolding.
- “The memory is bleak // will you stay with me?” — [**Immaterialize**](https://glamglare.com/artist/immaterialize?ref=glamglare.com) ’s new [single](https://www.glamglare.com/music/immaterialize-will-you-stay-with-me/) turns impermanence into something quietly beautiful.
- [**Paris WYA**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paris-wya?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Only Time Will Tell](https://www.glamglare.com/music/paris-wya-only-time-will-tell/)” pairs hypnotic pop allure with breathtaking high-fashion visuals.
- A euphoric pop spark four years in the making — [**Millie Turner**](https://glamglare.com/artist/millie-turner?ref=glamglare.com) finally lets „[American Lightning](https://www.glamglare.com/music/millie-turner-american-lighting/)“ strike.

## Nine Photos of 2011 — a year that still feels like sunshine

Looking back at our photos from 2011, a flood of memories comes rushing in. In hindsight, it was such a special year — no one close to us had passed away yet, and despite losing my long-time beloved job, I quickly found a new one (even if just for a year). We were in a good place, and it shows in all the travels we took!

That spring, we set out on a voyage into the Panama Canal aboard the [Queen Victoria](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/9?ref=glamglare.com) (1–3). In June, we traveled to [João Pessoa](https://www.britannica.com/place/Joao-Pessoa-Brazil?ref=glamglare.com) in Brazil for the wedding of one of Oliver’s work friends (4–6) — truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Back in New York, we caught some unforgettable events, like Monogold’s rooftop summer show (7).

2011 was also the year I started painting (8) — something I’d love to pick up again soon. And to top it all off, we flew to Oregon to see [Warpaint](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/warpaint?ref=glamglare.com) (9) play at the [Oregon Country Fair](https://www.oregoncountryfair.org/?ref=glamglare.com). These are just a few favorite highlights from that beautiful year, filled with travel, music, art, and the company of dear friends.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Millie Turner - American Lighting
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/millie-turner-american-lighting/
Last updated: 2025-10-15T15:55:16.000Z
This song was four years in the making, announced East London singer/songwriter [**Millie Turner**](https://glamglare.com/artist/millie-turner?ref=glamglare.com) on Instagram. We don’t know why she shelved this euphoric, soaring pop gem for so long. “I’ve been waiting all my life for this,” she sings — and whatever sparked its release must have been a flash of pure happiness.

Listen to „American Lightning,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://found.ee/American-Lightning?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Paris WYA - Only Time Will Tell
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/paris-wya-only-time-will-tell/
Last updated: 2025-10-14T22:34:37.000Z
Cosmopolitan artist [**Paris WYA**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paris-wya?ref=glamglare.com), now based in LA, has released the fascinating “Only Time Will Tell” alongside a stunningly beautiful video. I might have fallen for the visuals before the song itself, but does it matter? The two go hand in hand, thanks to high-fashion duo **Domen & Van De Velde**, who brought their signature cinematic touch. With “Only Time Will Tell,” Paris WYA also teases her upcoming EP *Mannequin*, out later this year.

Listen to "Only Time Will Tell," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Paris WYA](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paris-wya?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Only Time Will Tell" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/78J2Vwb8ESvjG4KIJ42PZq?si=f87c07beb536475d&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/only-time-will-tell/1838138632?i=1838138633&ref=glamglare.com).
### Immaterialize - Will You Stay With Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/immaterialize-will-you-stay-with-me/
Last updated: 2025-10-15T22:59:26.000Z
“Will You Stay With Me” is a rhetorical question that comes to mind in quiet moments. Time moves forward, and nothing stays the same. The Chicago duo [**Immaterialize**](https://glamglare.com/artist/immaterialize?ref=glamglare.com) — Alana Schachtel (Lipsticism) and Erik Fure (DJ Immaterial) — capture this thought in a minimal arrangement of somber guitars and slow, steady beats.

Alana explains:

> \["Will You Stay With Me" is about\] the desire to resist the forward nature of time and change. Looking at the inevitable qualities that time has - decaying, eroding, fading. Wanting people's healthy bodies and happy minds to be preserved. Not wanting the inevitable sickness and pain to come for the people you love and are in relationship with.

Listen to "Will You Stay With Me," our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Will You Stay With Me, by Immaterializetrack by Immaterialize![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1387448155_3.jpg)ImmaterializeBandcamp New & Notable Feb 2, 2016![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1387448155_5.jpg)](https://immaterialize.bandcamp.com/track/will-you-stay-with-me?ref=glamglare.com)
### ssolana - Collage Madness
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ssolana-collage-madness/
Last updated: 2025-10-12T16:45:05.000Z
“Collage Madness,” the new single by London-based [**ssolana**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ssolana?ref=glamglare.com), is a mesmerizing swirl of ambient textures and distorted tones — a sonic journey through shifting emotions and identity. With its ethereal production and experimental vocals, the track feels like walking through someone’s mind, piece by piece, coming together into something beautifully whole.

ssolana says about the song:

> “We are ourselves a collage of all the things we've ever loved, lost, hated, desired. This song is about moving away from the small details and looking at the full picture. Not taking shape and going with the flow.”

[Watch a snippet](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPHMOZtiM6v/?igsh=MTNqd2RkYXA1dnF3cQ%3D%3D&ref=glamglare.com) of the **stop-motion video** to come, about which ssolana adds:

> “The stop-motion music video is an integral part of this project. The patience and care needed to create it taught me a lot about the gentleness and love we owe to ourselves and each other.”

Listen to "Collage Madness," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [**ssolana**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ssolana?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Collage Madness" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1IgchREW2c5Saw1DFHaqlt?si=34201636df5740c7&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/collage-madness/1841624317?i=1841624318&ref=glamglare.com).
### Girl Next Door - Tongue Tied
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/girl-next-door-tongue-tied/
Last updated: 2025-10-11T16:04:25.000Z
Don’t take yourself too seriously. Sarah Carton, aka [**Girl Next Door**](https://glamglare.com/artist/girl-next-door?ref=glamglare.com), turns the heartbreak of a relationship’s end into something unexpectedly light in her new song, “Tongue Tied.” The bouncy production and cheerful violins balance the sadness — because eventually, all that pain becomes just a memory.

> This song is actually really sad but I think that’s why we went for a playful vibe for it. It’s the song version of when you go through the most horrific breakup and you’re so sad that it’s kind of funny. Like you’re ugly crying in your friends arms and you both start laughing at how crazy you’re being.

For the video, she tapped into her early-internet nostalgia: “I used Myspace glitter text generators for the titles, and the styling was inspired by the 00s Tumblr girl aesthetic. I love Tumblr.”

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Tongue Tied," on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0wZ6MoucimX4N2P1v2vage?si=8ff04a8c09ce4187&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/tongue-tied/1838537675?i=1838537676&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the self-produced video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Spleen United - Miss You like Crazy
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/spleen-united-miss-you-like-crazy/
Last updated: 2025-10-10T20:25:54.000Z
Hypnotic — that’s the word that best describes “Miss You like Crazy”, the new single by Danish techno five-piece [**Spleen United**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/spleen-united?ref=glamglare.com). The track feels effortlessly mesmerizing, built on pulsing beats and emotional gravity. I can’t stop listening!

Lead singer **Bjarke Niemann** says about “Miss You like Crazy”:

> “It was written out of loss and a constant feeling of longing — but seen as something beautiful. Like emotional pain on repeat, and a realization that the longing will be forever. As a group, we feel more on point than ever. We’ve tapped into a shared energy through a liberating creative process, where everything has been up in the air. It’s led to a wave of new music that feels right, powerful, and heavy.”

Listen to “Miss You like Crazy”, our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Spleen United](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/spleen-united?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Miss You like Crazy" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6inzV0hJtYEv5OeGOB5oZW?si=9e0340efc4e74774&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/miss-you-like-crazy/1841510641?i=1841510642&ref=glamglare.com).
### MICAH - for
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/micah-for/
Last updated: 2025-10-09T16:04:27.000Z
The London singer-songwriter [**MICAH**](https://glamglare.com/artist/micah?ref=glamglare.com) released her debut mini-EP *PSYCHE* on October 3 — a beautifully crafted trio of songs exploring the relationship between mind, soul, and body. The opener, “*for*,” is a stunner: gentle, warm, and instantly memorable, it leaves you craving more from her.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "for," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/for/1830979496?i=1830979497&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0UPtiEgA7SBqU1q9XHcbiC?si=d838974bdefc4bb1&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Music with Passion
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/music-with-passion/
Last updated: 2025-10-17T12:24:39.000Z
AI is changing music, but nobody knows yet how. Putting aside all the ways AI-generated music can make it easier to create “fraudulent” tracks, AI is more or less just another way of synthesis, where, instead of knobs and faders, you use language or whatever other new interface to create music. Will it push creativity to new boundaries, or will it mean just more mediocre tracks (according to whoever is judging that)?

Even without AI, it is strikingly easy to make a musical piece. But it is the passion behind it that counts, regardless of whether it translates into commercial success or not.

This week, the Japanese musical instrument manufacturer Roland released its new [TR-1000](https://www.roland.com/global/products/tr-1000/?ref=glamglare.com) drum machine. It is the successor to the [TR-808](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland%5FTR-808?ref=glamglare.com) and [TR-909](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland%5FTR-909?ref=glamglare.com) drum machines of the 80s, which did not sell well at their time, but were essential to the birth of some of the most successful genres in music history, including house, techno, and hip hop.

Both drum machines are long out of production and priced as rarities today. However, samples of the original drum hits are ubiquitous and part of the sound libraries of pretty much every music hardware and software that can create rhythms.

The TR-1000 recreates the analog circuitry of the TR-808 and TR-909, so Roland claims it is the real thing. Some people might be able to hear the difference between the analog and digital versions, but for most musicians, it is only the knowledge of being closer to the original instrument that inspires them so much that they are ready to pay $2,700.

When you look at the comments on Roland’s [three-hour deep dive video](https://youtu.be/BnW4jgnBOc0?si=DhxVghuoW21SGu65&ref=glamglare.com) about the TR-1000, you have the passion right there: artists who want to be part of a culture with reverence to its history and pioneers.

## The world of Ela Minus

[**Ela Minus**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ela-minus?ref=glamglare.com) certainly brings passion to electronic music. In a [piece on Sam Valenti’s blog Herb Sundays](https://herbsundays.substack.com/p/herb-sundays-164-ela-minus?utm%5Fsource=post-email-title&publication%5Fid=503590&post%5Fid=175301499&utm%5Fcampaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=cd6oq&triedRedirect=true&utm%5Fmedium=email), and the first episode of a video series by the [Synth History Magazine](https://youtu.be/LyYGEv-g7Pw?si=vK9HBAZet8GtwT--&ref=glamglare.com), the Brooklyn-via-Colombia musician gives a deep insight into how her unique sound comes together. Also, she demonstrates that lots of pink tape makes a synth rig look less geeky.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

It’s my birthday, so I decided to go with five songs that have accompanied me for many years — and to make it even more personal, each one comes from artists I’ve seen perform live.

1. “Elemental” (1993) — Tears for Fears
2. “Sign o’ the Times” (1987) — Prince
3. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (1987) — U2
4. “Personal Jesus” (1990) — Depeche Mode
5. “Champion” (2022) — Warpaint

Here’s to the songs that never fade — and to the memories they keep creating.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Dear Boy, Suki Emmanuelle, Just Mustard, Sessa, Penelope Trappes, Floss Jordan, and The Midnight

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsbITA82nseiA70TL2%5Fvi7P&si=PSfDLaJe6lbC2aky&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- [**Dear Boy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) slow it down with shimmering indie cool on their new single “[The Address](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-the-address/).”
- Baroque vocals meet pulsing synths and heavy percussion in [**Suki Emmanuelle**](https://glamglare.com/artist/suki-emmanuelle?ref=glamglare.com)’s striking debut “[Discover Heaven](https://www.glamglare.com/music/suki-emmanuelle-discover-heaven/).”
- [**The Midnight**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-midnight?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[Runaways](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-midnight-runaways-feat-bonnie-mckee/)” with Bonnie McKee captures their irresistible late-night synth-pop magic — and their album “Syndicate” is out now.
- [**Penelope Trappes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/penelope-trappes?ref=glamglare.com) channels sacred energies in “[The Mercy of the Hagetisse](https://www.glamglare.com/music/penelope-trappes-the-mercy-of-the-hagetisse/),” a cinematic, ritualistic piece for the darker season.
- [**Floss Jordan**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/floss-jordan?ref=glamglare.com)’s "[House of Sun](https://www.glamglare.com/music/floss-jordan-house-of-sun/)" blends London cool with glowing alt-pop energy.
- “[ENDLESS DEATHLESS](https://www.glamglare.com/music/just-mustard-endless-deathless/)” feels like standing in the storm — fierce, uncertain, and full of light. [**Just Mustard**](https://glamglare.com/artist/just-mustard?ref=glamglare.com) at their most alive.
- [**Sessa**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sessa?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Nome de Deus](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sessa-nome-de-deus/)” shimmers with jazz-infused intimacy and timeless grace.

## Nine Photos of Sun, Sail & Skyline

On Sunday, we caught the Pioneer one last time on her final sail of the season.

The weather could not have been more gorgeous — summer-warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and just the right breeze for a perfect sail. Seriously, make sure to hop on board next season!

The bottom three photos are from our building and terrace, which, per New York law, are currently undergoing inspection. The process is now well underway. Can you spot the hanging baskets on the upper floors? When they’re not high up there, they sit on our neighbors’ terraces… and we’re wondering when our turn will come.

Enjoy the impressions!

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Photos: Elke NominikatP
### Sessa - Nome de Deus
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sessa-nome-de-deus/
Last updated: 2025-10-08T18:23:13.000Z
Ever since I started learning Portuguese almost two years ago, I’ve wished for a song in the language—one I’d love enough to feature. That day has finally come, and I couldn’t be happier to present on my birthday [**Sessa**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sessa?ref=glamglare.com)**,** São Paulo–based artist **Sérgio Sayeg**, with “Nome de Deus” (“Name of God”). The jazzy drums and piano chords got me from the start, and Sessa’s smooth, intimate vocals do the rest. The result is a sultry yet restrained track that feels like an instant classic.

It’s the second single from Sessa's upcoming album [*Pequena Vertigem de Amor*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/sessa-pequena-vertigem-de-amor?ref=glamglare.com), out November 7 via [Mexican Summer](https://mexicansummer.com/?ref=glamglare.com). Sessa says the songs on *Pequena Vertigem de Amor* “are a mix of personal chronicles and quiet meditations about life in the face of personal change, of experiencing something so big that you realize your insignificant size in space and time.”

Listen to “Nome de Deus,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sessa](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sessa?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Nome de Deus" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4cjVWyjOj5O8RD76xVx9cx?si=4685a52040f94195&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/nome-de-deus/1831374228?i=1831374239&ref=glamglare.com).

[Pequena Vertigem de Amor by Sessa](https://sessa.bandcamp.com/album/pequena-vertigem-de-amor?ref=glamglare.com)
### Just Mustard - ENDLESS DEATHLESS
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/just-mustard-endless-deathless/
Last updated: 2025-10-08T21:07:09.000Z
“ENDLESS DEATHLESS” draws you in immediately with thundering beats and a wailing, distorted guitar. With this song, the Irish five-piece [**Just Mustard**](https://glamglare.com/artist/just-mustard?ref=glamglare.com) sound like they have the big stage in mind — the one they’ll share with The Cure for three dates next summer.

Singer Katie Ball shares details about her process:

> I was trying to write more optimistically, and feeling like a fraud sometimes. I was trying to put myself in places of physical joy to try and get that euphoric feeling.

That tension between doubt and euphoria gives “ENDLESS DEATHLESS” its power — dark, physical, and strangely uplifting at once. 

The song will appear on Just Mustard’s new album *WE WERE JUST HERE*, out October 24 via Partisan Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://justmustard.lnk.to/endlessdeathless?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[ENDLESS DEATHLESS, by Just Mustardfrom the album WE WERE JUST HERE![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3381522386_3.jpg)Just MustardJust Mustard![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3381522386_5.jpg)](https://justmustard.bandcamp.com/track/endless-deathless?ref=glamglare.com)
### Floss Jordan - House of Sun
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/floss-jordan-house-of-sun/
Last updated: 2025-10-06T18:12:17.000Z
[**Floss Jordan**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/floss-jordan?ref=glamglare.com)’s "House of Sun" shimmers with warmth and motion — a smooth blend of alt-pop and electronica that feels at home on both festival stages and late-night dancefloors. As a DJ and performer, with London as her home base, Floss brings her live energy into the studio, creating tracks that glow from the inside out.

Listen to "House of Sun," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Floss Jordan](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/floss-jordan?ref=glamglare.com) and add "House of Sun" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0CWkFUhasXAn7raFdMeo6v?si=34f241e1700544e4&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/house-of-sun/1835879988?i=1835879989&ref=glamglare.com).
### Penelope Trappes - The Mercy of the Hagetisse
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/penelope-trappes-the-mercy-of-the-hagetisse/
Last updated: 2025-10-05T17:57:22.000Z
The cinematic ambient pop of Brighton-based artist [**Penelope Trappes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/penelope-trappes?ref=glamglare.com) feels perfectly attuned to the darker seasons, so she’ll release [*Æternum*](https://glamglare.com/album/penelope-trappes-a-requiem-aeternum?ref=glamglare.com), a companion EP to her acclaimed album [*A Requiem*](https://glamglare.com/album/penelope-trappes-a-requiem?ref=glamglare.com), on October 31\. Its first single, “The Mercy of the Hagetisse” — *hagetisse* being an old word for “witch” — draws you into a mythical soundscape built around a slow, ritualistic drumbeat.

Penelope explains the idea behind the song:

> Agnes Haus and I tapped into the lyrics about the Hagetisse, aka hag, or witch. She takes mercy on a lost soul in the form of a symbolic mercy killing by summoning the spirits from beyond, leading them to an ego death.

She adds:

> I wrote about 35 pieces in the sessions for A Requiem, some as minimal studies, some as mood trials, and some as full songs that just didn’t seem to completely fit on the album. I love all these songs so much, but I think they are of a time and a place that maybe I don’t want to linger in too long for future releases, hence letting them out in the world loosely forever tied to ‘A Requiem’.

Listen to "The Mercy of the Hagatisse," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://penelopetrappes.lnk.to/mercy?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

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[The Mercy of The Hagetisse, by Penelope Trappesfrom the album Æternum![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2545159714_3.jpg)Penelope TrappesPenelope Trappes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2545159714_5.jpg)](https://penelopetrappes.bandcamp.com/track/the-mercy-of-the-hagetisse?ref=glamglare.com)
### The Midnight - Runaways (feat. Bonnie McKee)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-midnight-runaways-feat-bonnie-mckee/
Last updated: 2025-10-04T15:00:23.000Z
There’s something absolutely irresistible about [**The Midnight**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-midnight?ref=glamglare.com)’s synth-pop universe. The LA duo — singer/songwriter Tyler Lyle and producer/multi-instrumentalist Tim McEwan — craft soundscapes that work any time of day, but truly come alive late at night. Their new single “Runaways,” featuring [**Bonnie McKee**](https://www.instagram.com/bonniemckee?ref=glamglare.com), channels exactly that mood, echoing the timeless feel of *Boys of Summer* while adding their own neon-lit twist. This track makes me even more excited to dive into their brand new album. *Syndicate* is out now via [Ultra Records](https://www.ultrarecords.com/?ref=glamglare.com).

Listen to "Runaways," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [The Midnight](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-midnight?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Runaways" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3S9GLal6O79Kqb1HH7f54y?si=b9acdfa602bc420b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/runaways-feat-bonnie-mckee/1828485047?i=1828485412&ref=glamglare.com).
### Suki Emmanuelle - Discover Heaven
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/suki-emmanuelle-discover-heaven/
Last updated: 2025-10-03T16:53:13.000Z
The London singer-songwriter [**Suki Emmanuelle**](https://glamglare.com/artist/suki-emmanuelle?ref=glamglare.com) proves with her debut single that she’s ready to follow her creativity wherever it leads. “Discover Heaven” begins as a driving synth-pop track and closes with a fuzzy guitar solo, her siren-like vocals carrying the song with striking intensity.

Suki recalls:

> Discover Heaven” came about whilst I was wide awake one night, unable to sleep dwelling on thoughts of not being able to achieve what I want in life, being stuck in a position I didn’t like and burning out, the song’s structure, lyrics and melody revealing themselves almost too easily.

She adds:

> I wanted to pair high baroque style vocals with a fast tempo and heavy percussion to create a juxtaposition, maybe reflecting a city dweller with the constant noise/chaos and a countryside hermit with a slower more peaceful lifestyle.

Listen to „Discover Heaven,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://li.sten.to/suki%5Fdiscoverheaven?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

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### Dear Boy - The Address
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-the-address/
Last updated: 2025-10-03T00:38:20.000Z
Following our Song Pick of the Day series, you may already have Cali indie band [**Dear Boy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) on your radar. After their two stellar singles, "[Kelly Green](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-kelly-green/)" and "[After All](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-after-all-feat-rocket/)," they now return with the more mellow yet equally cool "The Address." The track builds excitement for their sophomore album [*Celebrator*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/dear-boy-celebrator?ref=glamglare.com), out on October 17 via [Last Gang Records.](https://shop.lastgang.com/?ref=glamglare.com) 

Lead singer **Ben Grey** shares about the song:

> "The Address is about waiting to fall in love with your own life. Sometimes the good things are all there in front of your face, but you just can’t get them to look back at you."

 Listen to "The Address," our Song Pick of the Day and watch the vibrant band video:

Connect with [Dear Boy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "The Address" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3gnEmZTq9TiT2JZ1mBEODZ?si=c7163b796fff447b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-address/1828442858?i=1828442872&ref=glamglare.com).
### Flowers, Chocolate, Travel, Music, Happiness
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/flowers-chocolate-travel-music-happiness/
Last updated: 2025-10-02T14:13:22.000Z
Last weekend, we ventured out and bought some mums, the quintessential fall flower, for our terrace. Without a car, it is not easy to haul the pots home. On the other hand, sitting in the subway and hugging a big bunch of bright yellow flowers radiates happiness. And as it turns out, happiness can be found everywhere, despite “all that is going on.”

For example, chocolate is an easy, widely available, and surprisingly not-so-unhealthy way to treat yourself to a moment of happiness. [Don’t buy cheap chocolate](https://seths.blog/2019/09/dont-buy-cheap-chocolate/?ref=glamglare.com); it does not taste good, and it exploits workers on cocoa farms. But it does not have to be one of expensive luxury bars either. The products of the Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, a German family-owned company, are ubiquitous, reasonably priced, and put an [emphasis on sustainability](https://www.ritter-sport.com/sustainability?ref=glamglare.com). Cocoa enthusiasts may frown at their flashy selection of flavors, but we love it. Also, the square Ritter Sport chocolate bars bring back many childhood memories for us.

If traveling makes you happy, with *The Reluctant Traveler*, you can explore the world without leaving your seat. We loved the first two seasons, but the new one seems to have found the sweet spot. Eugene Levy is no longer as reluctant and enjoys himself while presenting places and people around the world with a positive bias.

Last but not least, a new favorite song is a great source of happiness. That’s why we’re listening to dozens of songs per week, and we hope we can pass this feeling of human spirit and connection on to you with this week’s Five Songs and the Song Pick of the Day features.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

While musing about the fall of 2001 in Downtown Manhattan, when many streets around the World Trade Center were closed, and I had to walk a long detour to make it to the Lower Manhattan Tenants Association (LMTA) meeting in Battery Park, I kept listening to a CD by Kate Bush on my CD walkman. It had a green cover (no, not **Kate Bush**’s brand-new Best of the Other Sides album!) — a German edition we had brought over from Munich, now in storage. Listening to Kate Bush’s album The Sensual World, one song in particular stopped me in my tracks and immediately sparked this week’s Five Songs playlist. **Spliff** felt like the natural companion, and as a huge **Depeche Mode** and **Midge Ure** fan, the next choices came easily.

This week’s Five Songs looks at our complicated relationship with machines. From Kate Bush’s prophetic vision in “Deeper Understanding” to Spliff’s cheeky “Computer sind doof (Computer Are Stupid),” from Depeche Mode’s human cry over metallic beats to Ultravox’s icy synth grandeur, and finally Yello’s hypnotic “Vicious Games” — each track reflects how technology both connects and alienates us.

Here’s this week’s five:

1. **Kate Bush** – “Deeper Understanding” (1989)
2. **Spliff** – “Computer sind doof” (1982)
3. **Depeche Mode** – “People Are People” (1984)
4. **Ultravox** – “Vienna” (1980)
5. **Yello** – “Vicious Games” (1985)

Back on those walks through Downtown Manhattan, these songs felt strange and a little haunting — and listening to them now, while I can even chat with a machine about music, I’m reminded that technology may be daunting, but it can also connect us, inspire us, and even offer unexpected sparks of creativity.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Lia Langridge, Melody's Echo Chamber, Elle Murphy, Automatic, Victoria Staff, Lights, and néomí

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuT07uDuZ8Osakhhch84Or7&si=8-6edj4AeEeZmW-S&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- [**Elle Murphy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/elle-murphy?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[Clearer](https://www.glamglare.com/music/elle-murphy-clearer/)” wraps up a journey of acceptance and growth into a feel-good pop gem.
- With its irresistible chorus and raw honesty, "[Let Me Be](https://www.glamglare.com/music/mia-langridge-let-me-be/)" by [**Mia Langridge**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mia-langridge?ref=glamglare.com) will stay with you long after the first listen.
- “It’s a song where I’m trying to convince myself it’s going to be fine.” In “[Sit Back Baby](https://www.glamglare.com/music/neomi-sit-back-baby-video/),” [**néomí**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neomi?ref=glamglare.com) turns that thought into a soothing, reflective mantra.
- [**Victoria Staff**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/victoria-staff?ref=glamglare.com) captures the effortless ease of true love with “[Love Should Feel](https://www.glamglare.com/music/victoria-staff-love-should-feel/)”.
- [**Lights**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lights?ref=glamglare.com) drops “[EDUCATION](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lights-education/),” the first taste of A6EXTENDED. Eight new tracks are coming next year—if this synth-pop banger is any clue, we’re in for something special.
- [**Melody’s Echo Chamber**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melodys-echo-chamber?ref=glamglare.com) goes full retro shimmer with the lush and radiant “[In The Stars](https://www.glamglare.com/music/melodys-echo-chamber-in-the-stars/).”
- [**Automatic**](https://glamglare.com/artist/automatic?ref=glamglare.com),’s new album, [*Is It Now?*](https://www.glamglare.com/music/victoria-staff-love-should-feel/), kicks off with “[Black Box](https://www.glamglare.com/music/automatic-black-box-video/)” — a synth-driven distress call aimed at creative sellouts. Post-punk with future vision.

## Nine Photos of Flowers and Quiet Joys

This week’s Nine Photos are filled with light, flowers, and joy. We went to a light festival at Wagner Park, strolled through Madison Square Park, and acquired some fall flowers for our terrace.

(1-3) From the [Illumination, Light Brought to Life festival](https://bpca.ny.gov/wagner-park/?ref=glamglare.com) at [Wagner Park](https://bpca.ny.gov/wagner-park/?ref=glamglare.com) last Thursday. A quiet and peaceful moment by the water, perfect for pausing and just feeling happy.  
(4&6) Sunday strolls through Madison Square Park, where fall still offers bright surprises.  
(5) Our Montauk daisies in full bloom - always the last to flower but the first to grow green leaves again.  
(7–9) Oliver and I, with the new mums, happily acquired for our home.

Sometimes joy is as simple as a stroll in the park, a bloom on the terrace, or light installations brightening the evening.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat & Oliver Bouchard
### Automatic - Black Box [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/automatic-black-box-video/
Last updated: 2025-10-01T19:23:16.000Z
We are super excited about the stellar new album [*Is It Now?*](https://www.glamglare.com/music/victoria-staff-love-should-feel/) by LA trio [**Automatic**](https://glamglare.com/artist/automatic?ref=glamglare.com), out now on Stones Throw. If you haven’t listened yet, the opener “Black Box” may convince you to stay for the entire ride. The band calls this post-punk, but with its eclectic blend of synths, grooves, and sharp commentary, *future punk* might be the better name.

Singer and synth player Izzy Glaudini gives us some background about the song:

> The title ‘Black Box’ refers to the black box in a crashed plane. The repetitive synth is supposed to suggest a plane gliding as it crashes/ an alarm distress call. I was listening to the Leonard Cohen album The Future a lot around the time the lyrics were written. It's a pretty straightforward critique of people that have sold out on a large scale, specifically within creative industries. Thierry Mugler said, “art used to tell money what to do, now money tells art what to do” and the world is a less interesting place because of it.

Listen to "Black Box," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/black-box/1819100783?i=1819100784&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/45c2puZgmaC23MaKgeHda2?si=97e8f63e63e142b8&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the animated video below:

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### Melody’s Echo Chamber - In The Stars
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/melodys-echo-chamber-in-the-stars/
Last updated: 2025-09-30T16:53:42.000Z
"In The Stars," the new single by [**Melody’s Echo Chamber**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melodys-echo-chamber?ref=glamglare.com) is not only a nod to the 70s but full-frontal retro — in the best of ways! The track shimmers and bathes in a sweeping orchestral production with jazzy sprinkles that keep it grounded and playful. It also announces the upcoming album [*Unclouded*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/melodys-echo-chamber-unclouded?ref=glamglare.com), out December 5 via **Domino**.

**Melody Prochet**, the French musician behind the project, says:

> “The music I create unusually inhabits the liminal zone between realism and fables. But the more experience I have of living, the deeper I love life and the less I need to escape. If my heart still belongs to the blue hour, it also feels like I’ve gathered up all the pieces of myself that were scattered everywhere and glued them together with gold like Japanese kintsugi.”

*Unclouded* is an album that celebrates the present moment, whatever state we find ourselves in. 

Listen to "In The Stars," our Song Pick of the Day and enjoy the visualizer too:

Connect with [Melody’s Echo Chamber](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/melodys-echo-chamber?ref=glamglare.com) and add "In The Stars" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Derfdf5dzn6LXehZFR5Qj?si=866f74c08e7c49f6&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-stars/1836212778?i=1836212780&ref=glamglare.com).

[Unclouded by Melody's Echo Chamber](https://melodysechochamber.bandcamp.com/album/unclouded?ref=glamglare.com)
### Lights - EDUCATION
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lights-education/
Last updated: 2025-09-29T15:55:12.000Z
The Canadian alt-pop singer-songwriter [**Lights**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lights?ref=glamglare.com) released her sixth album, [*A6*](https://glamglare.com/album/lights-a6?ref=glamglare.com)—named after the compact journal format—last May. But she’s not done with it yet: a deluxe version, [*A6EXTENDED*](https://glamglare.com/album/lights-a6extended?ref=glamglare.com), with eight new tracks, arrives early next year. Judging from the first single, “EDUCATION,” this isn’t a collection of leftovers: it’s a deep, synth-driven standout with 80s pop sparkle—think New Order, but with Lights’ unmistakable stamp.

Lights says about the new record:

> The spirit and heart of *A6* is in these new songs, it’s just an extension of its life. I feel like I understand the sonic and emotional intention in this album very deeply, so completing more songs that match the vibe was not complicated.

Listen to "EDUCATION," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://lights.lnk.to/EDUCATION?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Victoria Staff - Love Should Feel
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/victoria-staff-love-should-feel/
Last updated: 2025-09-28T18:02:30.000Z
[**Victoria Staff**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/victoria-staff?ref=glamglare.com)captures the lightness of love with her new single "Love Should Feel," a song that beams with warmth and a sparkling sense of ease. Her vocals flow with an effortless enchantment that makes the track instantly irresistible.  
From Toronto, Victoria reflects:

> "For a long time, I thought love was something that was supposed to be difficult. It was supposed to be chased and fought for. Turns out, it's supposed to be easy. 'Love Should Feel' is about just basking in how simple good love is."

Listen to "Love Should Feel," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Victoria Staff ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/victoria-staff?ref=glamglare.com)and add "Love Should Feel" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6RKCUKeIIo1273Fv5Nzgej?si=36ebcf19ecea4671&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-should-feel/1833996541?i=1833996542&ref=glamglare.com).
### néomí - Sit Back Baby [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/neomi-sit-back-baby-video/
Last updated: 2025-10-01T22:05:06.000Z
Sit back, baby, let it go. Sometimes that’s the only way to get through when life feels overwhelming. The Dutch singer-songwriter [**néomí**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neomi?ref=glamglare.com) has shared many of her personal struggles in her past work, but now she reveals her way of coping in a gentle, reflective folk-pop song.

néomí says:

> It's a song where I'm trying to convince myself it's going to be fine. I'm telling everyone else, especially my loved ones, that it's going to be fine. Of course, I know nothing is fine, and it will never be fine - but that's what makes it fine. It's a call for myself, and encouragement to others: try to live, try to move on. If things get heavy or difficult, just sit back and let it go.

"Sit Back Baby" is the last single of néomí's upcoming EP, out on October 31 via Nettwerk. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify, Apple Music, or watch the video below:

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[Sit Back Baby, by néomífrom the album Another Year Will Pass![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3380492777_3.jpg)néomíBandcamp New & Notable Jun 24, 2024![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3380492777_5.jpg)](https://neomimusic.bandcamp.com/track/sit-back-baby?ref=glamglare.com)
### Mia Langridge - Let Me Be
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/mia-langridge-let-me-be/
Last updated: 2025-09-26T17:50:57.000Z
Who hasn’t had the thought, *just let me be*? Brighton-based singer/songwriter [**Mia Langridge**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mia-langridge?ref=glamglare.com) captures that powerful sentiment in her new single "Let Me Be" — pairing unforgettable lyrics with a melody that’s impossible to shake off. The chorus is pure earworm material, a song for the ages.

Asked about the inspiration, Mia shares:

> “I wrote 'Let Me Be' as a final goodbye. It is a song filled with frustration and a deeply relatable yearning for isolation from a dead-in-the-water relationship. The song is about breaking free from a person who just won't let go and I wrote the lyrics to express all the things I left unsaid."

Producer Martin Rossiter, who helped Mia shape the sound to match the intensity in her words, adds:

> *“I’m very picky and I don’t ever work on music that I feel someone won’t fall in love with. Go and fall in love, I did.”*

... and so did I. Listen to "Let Me Be," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Mia Langridge](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/mia-langridge?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Let Me Be" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/77MKefs2LGK7TGlt6FLiZU?si=81915365438a4507&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/let-me-be-single/1838445598?ref=glamglare.com).
### Elle Murphy - Clearer
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/elle-murphy-clearer/
Last updated: 2025-09-25T19:47:45.000Z
“Clearer” is a feel-good song from Melbourne singer-songwriter [**Elle Murphy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/elle-murphy?ref=glamglare.com), capturing the moment when the fog lifts and you can see yourself with kindness again. A warm reminder that you have the strength to climb out of any hole, this track is a perfect pick-me-up when you need it most.

Elle says:

> This song really wraps up my last year's journey to self love and all things acceptance and healing. I'd found myself in some of the hardest, most lonely times of my life, and realised my old ways of thinking and coping weren't working and I had to do something about it. Tough love and being hard on yourself isn't sustainable and will eventually catch up to you. Written with Ethan Reginato & Olivia Dennis, one of the best sessions I've had. We are all at similar stages in our lives so it became one big therapy session, but still the most fun.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Clearer" on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/ElleMurphy-Clearer?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

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### Peace and Books
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/peace-and-books/
Last updated: 2025-09-25T14:17:44.000Z
On Sunday, we attended the [**Brooklyn Book Festival**](https://brooklynbookfestival.org/?ref=glamglare.com), the largest of its kind in the U.S. The event lasts for several days and includes talks and panel discussions. On Sunday, a free market is held around Borough Hall, where publishers, bookstores, authors, and organizations showcase their offerings.

The place was packed, and so many people flocked to the booths that it was sometimes hard to examine a book closely. We met an old friend who told us that she hauls bags of books from the fair to her home every year. You can indeed find good bargains here: as one publisher told us, without the distribution costs, they can sell books at a steep discount and still make more money than through their usual channels.

Walking over the fair and soaking in the atmosphere – or browsing a bookstore on any day – makes you feel better about humanity. Not all life spins around itself in a TikTok second. There are still many who take the time to write, produce, and read thoughts that go much deeper than a few moments of entertainment.

Elke took this spirit to our Five Songs and curated an eclectic list of songs to make you feel a little better about the world.

## A Big Album Release Day

We have five albums on our list that will be [released tomorrow](https://www.glamglare.com/upcoming-albums/). To be honest, our album list is a bit random, as most records are added when we write a Song Pick of the Day feature. Sometimes we are offered a preview, allowing us to make an informed decision about whether the album works for us as a whole. However, often we need to rely only on the released songs and cannot make an informed call. Still, our list distills the many new releases and serves as a good starting point for discovering new music.

One record I am super excited about is [*Is It Now?*](https://glamglare.com/album/automatic-is-this-now?ref=glamglare.com), the third album by LA trio [**Automatic**](https://glamglare.com/artist/automatic?ref=glamglare.com) (Izzy Glaudini – synths, vocals; Halle Saxon – bass, vocals; Lola Dompé – drums, vocals). The band brings krautrock rhythms and an ’80s underground vibe into a fresh context, where their political commentary feels in dialogue with past underground movements.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

Inspired by a song I couldn’t shake off all summer — one where I only knew the first verse — I dug a little deeper. In the context of everything going on right now, that led me to a theme for this week’s Five Songs.

**dArtagnan – “Was wollen wir trinken”** (2017)  
A medieval folk-rock take from Nürnberg, Bavaria, rooted in the Breton folk melody *Son ar chistr* (“The Song of Cider”) from the 1920s. Popularized in Germany by the Dutch band Bots in the early 1980s, it became a hit of the peace and protest movement. The chorus is simple and catchy, but the verses speak of solidarity, working together, and resisting oppression.

**Timothée Chalamet – “The Times They Are A-Changing”** (2024)  
Chalamet performs Dylan’s protest classic in *A Complete Unknown*, the Dylan biopic. Other Versions: [from the movie](https://youtu.be/MbnP7RaQfQE?si=8aXUQt3hDwt4bV0z&ref=glamglare.com), [Bob Dylan, live in England](https://youtu.be/Q9%5FnWlSX6Us?si=8SF04wzDB407ate5&ref=glamglare.com).

**Reinhard Mey – “Über den Wolken”** (1974)  
A poetic song about freedom and perspective: *“Über den Wolken muss die Freiheit wohl grenzenlos sein”* (“Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless”). This is a beloved, timeless German classic, embraced both as folk poetry and protest. Watch this charming 70s video; the lyrics are in the description box, and you can easily get them translated. It’s worth your time!

**Bruce Springsteen – “The River”**(1980)  
A stark ballad of lost dreams and working-class struggle. Inspired by Springsteen’s sister’s early marriage, it tells of youthful love turning into hardship. With harmonica and stripped-down arrangement, it became one of his most powerful storytelling songs.

**Simon & Garfunkel – “The Sound of Silence”** (1965)  
*“People talking without speaking / People hearing without listening”* — a haunting meditation on silence, alienation, and suppressed voices. Subtle yet enduring, it resonates as a song about communication and the complexities of censorship.

Together, these five songs remind me that music has always been a way to carry voices — of protest, of freedom, of struggle, and of hope — and to keep them heard, again and again. These songs also happen to be incredibly catchy, memorable, and beautiful, which is why they stay with us long after the last note fades.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Ananya, sophie-lou, Lauta-Mary Carter, Ásgeir, Kanadia, Lulu Simon, and Miranda Del Sol

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhta4RR4iZSVvQcyfI4B6Y0j&si=KlT-FfEj2bp6wCLJ&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- [**Kanadia**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kanadia?ref=glamglare.com) break through the shadows with “[I Can’t Feel The Sunlight](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kanadia-i-cant-feel-the-sunlight/),” a turning point in sound and spirit where '80s-tinged indie rock meets anthemic, uplifting release.
- “[Don’t be late](https://www.glamglare.com/music/laura-mary-carter-four-letter-words/),” [**Laura Mary Carter**](https://glamglare.com/artist/laura-mary-carter?ref=glamglare.com) sings, knowing she’s rarely on time herself. Her new track “Four Letter Words” is a restless dance of affection’s push and pull — big, shimmering, and impossible to sit still to.
- [**sophie-lou**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sophie-lou?ref=glamglare.com),’s debut single “[How to not expect too much](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sophie-lou-how-to-not-expect-too-much/)” is a hauntingly beautiful ode to vulnerability.
- “The chorus came to me on the way to the grocery store…” That spark became [**Miranda Del Sol**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miranda-del-sol?ref=glamglare.com)’s irresistible new track [“keep it to yourself](https://www.glamglare.com/music/miranda-del-sol-keep-it-to-yourself/),” from her debut EP.
- With "[Man Ray](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ananya-man-ray/)," [**Ananya**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ananya?ref=glamglare.com) delivers a song of love, nostalgia, and the kind of memories that stay with you.
- Nostalgia hits differently— [**Lulu Simon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lulu-simon?ref=glamglare.com) “[Summer Dog](%20https://www.glamglare.com/music/lulu-simon-summer-dog/)” wraps bittersweet memories in shimmering pop.
- [**Ásgeir**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/asgeir?ref=glamglare.com) invites us to pause, breathe, and dream again with “[Ferris Wheel](https://www.glamglare.com/music/asgeir-ferris-wheel/)” — a tender reflection on slowing down, starting anew, and imagining life by the sea.

## Nine Photos of Small Treasures

This week’s Nine Photos are a kaleidoscope of colors: little things that caught my eye and moments Oliver and I have been up to. Here's a bit of context:

(1) A seat on this Hollywood swing at the Seaport is in high demand. Of course, I wanted a photo too!  
(2) Sunrise over the East River as seen from our terrace and more from there (3).  
(4) A big thank-you to the lovely friend in photo (9) who brought me beautiful sunflowers on a recent visit. One stem held out long enough to join the little cacti on the windowsill.  
(5) Another East River moment - I just love the colors of this boat!  
(6) Last Saturday, we walked for the third time in the annual German-American Steuben Parade — always such a joy and splash of color on Fifth Avenue.  
(7) Me again, proudly holding the highly coveted magazine from the book fair.  
(8) The treasures we picked up at the fair. My birthday’s coming up…  
(9) [**Cillë**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/cille?ref=glamglare.com) performing parts of her EP live at [Baker Falls](https://bakerfalls.com/?ref=glamglare.com) last Sunday in a wonderful event hosted by music firm Marauder.

Until next week — in search of small treasures.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat, Oliver Bouchard (1, 7)
### Ásgeir - Ferris Wheel
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/asgeir-ferris-wheel/
Last updated: 2025-09-24T16:37:57.000Z
Are you familiar with Icelandic singer/songwriter [**Ásgeir**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/asgeir?ref=glamglare.com), known for his enchanting vocals and thoughtful musical productions? His new single “Ferris Wheel” marks a turning point — not musically, but lyrically. For the first time, Ásgeir has written his pensive lyrics directly in English. In the past, he would pen them in Icelandic and have them translated by the likes of John Grant. (A big *thank you* for singing in English in the first place!) Now, Ásgeir feels comfortable enough to go all the way. Bravo!

The new approach mirrors the sentiment of “Ferris Wheel,” which contemplates a slower pace of life — one spent by the sea. With this song, Ásgeir also announces his upcoming album [*Julia*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/asgeir-julia?ref=glamglare.com)*,* out February 13, 2026, via [One Little Independent Records](https://olirecords.com/?ref=glamglare.com). Asked about “Ferris Wheel,” Ásgeir shares:

> *“It’s a song about wanting to change things up. Make your dreams come true. Wanting to move to a place by the water, doing the things we’ve been putting on hold. I feel like I haven’t been allowing myself to dream about the future for a long time, just been stuck in the same old ways. So it’s good to be able to dream again.”*

Listen to "Ferris Wheel," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the atmospheric video directed by **Einar Egils**:

Connect with [Ásgeir](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/asgeir?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Ferris Wheel" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/048RGt0EShsD2AjUkn16Bn?si=91a3b54856524e46&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ferris-wheel/1834240438?i=1834240449&ref=glamglare.com).
### Lulu Simon - Summer Dog
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lulu-simon-summer-dog/
Last updated: 2025-09-23T15:53:11.000Z
The death of a beloved childhood pet led singer-songwriter [**Lulu Simon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lulu-simon?ref=glamglare.com) into a reflection on everything she once held dear. Wrapped in an upbeat pop track, this sentiment will resonate with many of us: life moves on, and pieces of the past slip away without us noticing.

Lulu recalls:

> From there I went down this rabbit hole, comparing nostalgia and the discomfort of change. Like, if everything stayed exactly the way you remembered it—all the stuff that made you feel comfortable when you were a kid - and then you come back as an adult, with an adult perspective, suddenly all those same things that used to bring you peace just feel weird and off. Like they don’t fit quite right anymore, even though you want them to. And then everything familiar suddenly feels unfamiliar, in this uncanny kind of way.

Listen to "Summer Dog," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/summer-dog/1835809558?i=1835809563&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6qmR654vUFHC2fjj3hSpJS?si=dc6744306bbc4b78&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ananya - Man Ray
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ananya-man-ray/
Last updated: 2025-09-22T19:48:24.000Z
Zimbabwean-born, London-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist [**Ananya**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ananya?ref=glamglare.com) creates music rooted in resilience and self-discovery. With striking vocals and a strong artistic vision, she invites listeners into songs that explore strength, self-worth, and the power to shape one’s own path. Her newest single, "Man Ray," is a further testament to her immense creative talent — a song so beautiful I can’t stop listening.

Asked about the inspiration behind it, Ananya shares:

> “'Man Ray' is about remembering the little details, the highs and the lows, the fleeting magic you can’t quite hold onto. It’s about love that was imperfect but real, and the way certain connections keep pulling at you, even when you’ve walked away. It’s about nostalgia, longing, and the quiet energy that memories carry... the way joy and heartbreak can live side by side, and how some love leaves a mark you can’t forget."

Listen to "Man Ray," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Ananya](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ananya?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Man Ray" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7sPDXQIinC20oDNmZ4rorr?si=4ab26671423a4a0b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/man-ray/1835178541?i=1835178543&ref=glamglare.com).
### Miranda Del Sol - keep it to yourself
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/miranda-del-sol-keep-it-to-yourself/
Last updated: 2025-09-21T16:14:00.000Z
The Brooklyn-based Cuban-Argentinian singer-songwriter [**Miranda Del Sol**](https://glamglare.com/artist/miranda-del-sol?ref=glamglare.com) plays a game of seduction in her irresistible new track *“keep it to yourself.”* Its elegant, restrained production sharpens Miranda’s matter-of-fact vocal delivery, while the bilingual lyrics feel unforced — more like the natural code-switching of someone who lives between cultures. The result is a song that moves between allure and defiance, smoothness and bite.

She recalls the writing process:

> ‘keep it to yourself’ was the first time Nick, Maya, and I tried to write together. Maya played the opening riff, which Nick immediately chopped up. The chorus came to me on the way to the grocery store, and once I tracked the vocals, we kept reshaping the production until it struck that balance of feeling smooth but still hitting hard in the choruses.

“keep it to yourself*”* is on her new EP [*when you were asleep (vol. i)*](https://glamglare.com/album/miranda-del-sol-when-you-were-asleep-vol-i?ref=glamglare.com)*,* out now via Cosmica Artists. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify, Apple Music, or watch the visualizer below.

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### sophie-lou - How to not expect too much
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sophie-lou-how-to-not-expect-too-much/
Last updated: 2025-09-20T15:04:49.000Z
Excited to feature a new up-and-coming artist from Denmark: please meet [**sophie-lou**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sophie-lou?ref=glamglare.com), who asks the difficult question “How to not expect too much.” Personally, I think that’s impossible — in my book, it’s important to set the bar high. But of course, sophie-lou and I come from different life circles and experiences. Asked about the track, she shares:

> I had lost my mother—the most important person in my life—and I had done everything to escape that grief. When I finally found a home, I fell in love for the first time while still completely broken. The song was born from that collision.

Her debut EP *It’s easy to be soft* is out October 3\. It’s a love letter to vulnerability — a musical safe space built from diary entries and fearless emotional honesty.

> *“The EP is about choosing softness in a world that tells you to harden. I’ve learned to take my vulnerability seriously — and that has opened up a much more compassionate space, both for myself and for others.”*

Behind the artist moniker stands **Sofie Emilie Maintz Thorsen**, who produced the EP herself. It was mixed by Nanna Schannong (Lowly), mastered by Alma Hede (De Må Være Belgiere), and will be distributed via Virgin Records.

Listen to "How to not expect too much," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [sophie-lou](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sophie-lou?ref=glamglare.com) and add "How to not expect too much" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6fPG4NLWvRwIazeJE7b3TE?si=8d27c63e5c6348fd&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-to-not-expect-too-much/1835968633?i=1835968636&ref=glamglare.com).
### Laura-Mary Carter - Four Letter Words
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/laura-mary-carter-four-letter-words/
Last updated: 2025-09-19T19:56:25.000Z
There are many four-letter words, and [**Laura Mary Carter**](https://glamglare.com/artist/laura-mary-carter?ref=glamglare.com) seems to be caught between some of them in a dynamic relationship. Her new song enchants with big sounds and a lush retro-pop vibe. She explains:

> “‘Don’t be late’ sets the stage, though in truth I am rarely on time myself. What follows is a sharp-eyed tale of affection’s push and pull, where the four-letter word could be anything, you decide what it is, with a knowing eye-roll at the chaos of caring for someone who drives you round the bend. It’s irony wrapped in melody, humour folded into heartbreak, all carried by a beat that refuses to stand still.”

Based in Brighton, Laura-Mary Carter also makes music in the indie duo Blood Red Shoes. „Four Letter Words“ is the latest single from her debut solo album, [*Bye Bye Jackie*](https://glamglare.com/album/laura-mary-carter-bye-bye-jackie?ref=glamglare.com), out next Friday via Jazz Life Records. 

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/four-letter-words/1834657836?i=1834657838&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2POjCHzJzMDh85NzbfwRJm?si=88bfd7ad9d454210&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video filmed in Wales below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Kanadia - I Can't Feel The Sunlight
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kanadia-i-cant-feel-the-sunlight/
Last updated: 2025-09-18T18:04:34.000Z
I had never heard of British indie-rockers [**Kanadia**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kanadia?ref=glamglare.com) before, but “I Can’t Feel The Sunlight” was all it took to make me want more. Much more! Luckily, I’ve already been treated to an early listen of their new album, and that first taste did not disappoint. Think ’80s indie staples like The Mission (*Wasteland* era) colliding with modern-day contemporaries like Wolf Alice — and voilà: here’s Kanadia.

Frontman, guitarist, and songwriter **James Bettis** explains:

> “This track feels like the most uplifting moment on our upcoming album. I remember staying up all night experimenting with these chords which had this hopeful, open quality to them. A lot of our songs have been born out of wrestling with mental health, using music as a kind of sounding board to process the weight of things. But with this one I felt something different—like I could finally let go, a sort of ‘what will be, will be’ feeling.  
>  
> Something I really needed to learn was that there are a lot of things in life you can and can’t control, and this song was my way of telling myself that. It also became a turning point for us creatively. With Chris Barker guiding the production, we discovered a new dynamic that gave the song its airy, uplifting energy.”

Listen to “I Can’t Feel The Sunlight,” our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the atmospheric video:

Connect with [Kanadia](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kanadia?ref=glamglare.com) and add "I Can't Feel The Sunlight" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3eamxsTkWdYJGAgw6nzs0K?si=c30a7f223fc44a2e&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-cant-feel-the-sunlight/1817422401?i=1817422407&ref=glamglare.com).
### Robin Kester’s “Dark Sky Reserve”
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/robin-kesters-dark-sky-reserve/
Last updated: 2025-09-18T14:40:21.000Z
Shows early in the day are one of my favorite things at showcase festivals. Listening to live music when the light outside is bright and the mind feels fresh is a treat that you cannot have often during the year.

A highlight at The Great Escape in Brighton last spring was the [**Robin Kester**](https://glamglare.com/artist/robin-kester?ref=glamglare.com) show at the Paganini Ballroom. Robin’s music uses a lot of electronics and is slightly nocturnal, which contrasted nicely with the quaint, historic space and the sunlight shining through the windows. Her live performance is ambitious: she brought a four-piece band that delivered exactly the energy that keeps you watching shows until late in the night.

Robin just released her new album [*Dark Sky Reserve*](https://glamglare.com/album/robin-kester-dark-sky-reserve?ref=glamglare.com), which we highly anticipated here at glamglare.

Robin Kester was born and raised in the Netherlands, yet attended the University College in Dublin, which gave her new perspectives on music. Since 2018, she has released two EPs and one album, all excellent listens, that sonically lead directly to *Dark Sky Reserve*, which she recorded in Bristol. That helped her to be focused:

“With the debut album, we had so much time, and it was during COVID, so I kept going back at things, doubting myself a lot. This time, we had such a clear period of time. In the moment, you had to embrace things as they were, which was challenging but ultimately very satisfying.”

In the creative process, the nighttime was her friend:

“When I wrote the album, that’s why almost all of that was written at night, where I felt safer and it was dark outside. didn’t feel guilty about wasting my time because it was like bonus time – no one expects anything from you when it’s the middle of the night. I could see myself for who I am.”

The album’s title was inspired by an uncanny moment at the Talybont-on-Usk Reservoir in Wales during a nightly drive:

“I was so mesmerised because it was February, but it was icy and beautiful, there was a little bit of snow in the mountains and it looked very peaceful. Then we started to walk near the water’s edge and I was imagining swimming there. I saw these signs like ‘don’t swim’, and all of a sudden I noticed how eerie the area was. For a brief moment, I was completely somewhere else.”

Robin’s inspirations include Portishead and Air, who she opened for in Eindhoven last summer. Read on to our five songs for some of the trip-hoppy vibe that fuels her music. Also check out our Song Pick of the Day features for “[An Hour per Day](https://www.glamglare.com/music/robin-kester-an-hour-per-day/),” “[Happy Sad (It's a Party)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/robin-kester-happy-sad-its-a-party/),” and “[Departure](https://www.glamglare.com/music/robin-kester-departure/).”

## Five Songs: 90s Trip-Hop and More

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

This week‘s Five Songs accompany Robin Kester’s new album as reflections rather than comparisons. They trace a broader atmosphere, allowing her record to stand at the center.

- The Bristol trio **Portishead** is such an influential band (I remember a German radio host saying they were the only band in the trip-hop genre) that it is hard to find a song of theirs not overplayed.
- The iconic French duo **Air** became famous for their lush analog synths and innovative sounds. Like the disturbing wobbly bass line in „All I Need,“ that comes out of nowhere and yet fits in perfectly.
- **Robin Kester** opens her new album „An Hour a Day,“ which fits in this list beautifully.
- **Sneaker Pimps** are a pre-glamglare favorite of ours. Their work is generally excellent, but the first album stands out with Kelly Ali on vocals. „6 Underground“ is one of the hits of that record.
- The London trio **Morcheeba** added soul to the typically darker trip-hop vibes. „The Sea,“ a yearning look back at a seaside holiday, is the perfect end-of-summer anthem.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Emma Harner, Maggie Baring, Kid Bloom, Azam Ali, Hilang Child, Ugly Ozo, and Natalie Holmes

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEjy7-wBsBwRgEBiEPPpdz&si=495Bc60VQD5mVJ17&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.* 

- Everything is a journey. [**Maggie Baring**](https://glamglare.com/artist/maggie-baring?ref=glamglare.com) ‘s new EP [*Ekphrasis*](https://glamglare.com/album/maggie-baring-ekphrasis?ref=glamglare.com) closes with the beautiful “[Brick by Brick](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maggie-baring-brick-by-brick/).”
- With "[The Lake](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-harner-the-lake-ft-henry-jamison/)," [**Emma Harner**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emma-harner?ref=glamglare.com) proves she can hold her own alongside folk master Henry Jamison.
- "[Alone Time](https://www.glamglare.com/music/natalie-holmes-alone-time/)" by [**Natalie Holmes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/natalie-holmes?ref=glamglare.com) is a charming reflection on what you have and what you don't.
- "[Loco Driver](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hilang-child-loco-driver/)" finds [**Hilang Child**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com) at his most heartfelt: grounded, dreamy, unforgettable.
- [**ugly ozo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ugly-ozo?ref=glamglare.com) channels life’s chaos into [“sink or swim,](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ugly-ozo-sink-or-swim/)” a cathartic burst of energy that leaves you feeling lighter.
- With "[Feels Like Forever](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kid-bloom-feels-like-forever/)," [**Kid Bloom**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kid-bloom?ref=glamglare.com) delivers his catchiest and most heartfelt song yet — with Toto legend David Paich steering it into irresistible yacht-rock territory.
- [**Azam Ali**](https://glamglare.com/artist/azam-ali?ref=glamglare.com)’s “[To Pieces](https://www.glamglare.com/music/azam-ali-to-pieces/)” is a slow-burning journey through betrayal, fire, and primal emotion.

## Nine Photos: In the Blink of Summer

We recently decided that our Nine Photos series doesn’t always need a theme — instead, we’ll simply go with the flow of what we’ve done and experienced. The funny thing is: last week, I barely took any photos at all. I was too caught up in the moment, happily present at evenings with friends, full of thought-provoking and comforting conversations, laughter, and connection.

Of course, I did take hundreds upon hundreds of photos this summer, but almost all for Summer Camp. For myself, I barely raised the camera. So when I finally set out to gather photos of the dinners we’ve cooked and enjoyed on our terrace, or the lovely breakfasts that started our days, I realized I don’t actually have as many as I thought.

Maybe that’s telling in itself: this summer went by in a snap, and I didn’t really capture it. A little wake-up call for me to take more photos, and to get back into my storyteller’s mode. Until then, enjoy these nine glimpses!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Azam Ali - To Pieces
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/azam-ali-to-pieces/
Last updated: 2025-09-17T19:35:23.000Z
LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**Azam Ali**](https://glamglare.com/artist/azam-ali?ref=glamglare.com) conjures a striking, elemental soundscape with her new single “To Pieces.” Over swelling synths and thunderous drums, her hypnotic vocals guide you through a vision of fire and shadow.

Azam Ali explains:

> This is perhaps the most raw and visceral piece on the album. As I was creating it, I kept envisioning a primal scene: the wilderness at night beneath a blood-red moon, fire crackling, and the untamed spirit of something breaking free. At its core, the song speaks of betrayal; the betrayal we inflict upon one another as human beings, and the ruthless betrayal of nature itself, which devours without mercy or distinction.

"To Pieces" is a single from Azam Ali's upcoming second English-language album, *Synesthesia*, out on November 14 via COP International. Listen to the song on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2fE9gUJ6DB3aJv0rnlvXfI?si=35390d9993e6451f&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-pieces/1834801331?i=1834801754&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[To Pieces (Single), by Azam Ali1 track album![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1818900897_3.jpg)Azam AliAzam Ali![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1818900897_5.jpg)](https://azamali.bandcamp.com/album/to-pieces-single?ref=glamglare.com)
### Kid Bloom - Feels Like Forever
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kid-bloom-feels-like-forever/
Last updated: 2025-09-16T20:05:46.000Z
Can it be that legendary Toto keyboardist **David Paich** elevates the already stellar "Feels Like Forever" into unforgettable yacht rock territory? It’s been a minute since Lennon Kloser, aka [**Kid Bloom**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kid-bloom?ref=glamglare.com), shared new music, so I eagerly pressed play on "Feels Like Forever" and instantly fell in love with the versatile California artist all over again.

I still have a soft spot for earlier favorites like "[Sugarcoat](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-kid-bloom-sugarcoat/)," the track that first introduced me to Kid Bloom, or the groove-driven "[Sparkle](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kid-bloom-sparkle-video/)." What I love most is that there’s always a twist, a little surprise tucked into the big, catchy hooks.

In "Feels Like Forever," Kloser sketches the restless headspace of someone stuck in days that drag on endlessly — caught between burnout and disconnection — yet the song soars as both a timeless sing-along and a deeply relatable reflection. It also sets the stage for Kid Bloom’s highly anticipated third studio album, due in early 2026.

Listen to "Feels Like Forever," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Kid Bloom](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/kid-bloom?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Feels Like Forever" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://music.apple.com/us/album/feels-like-forever-single/1833436015?ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/feels-like-forever/1833436015?i=1833436016&ref=glamglare.com).
### ugly ozo - sink or swim
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ugly-ozo-sink-or-swim/
Last updated: 2025-09-18T00:45:42.000Z
If you find yourself with a sinking feeling, [**ugly ozo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ugly-ozo?ref=glamglare.com)’s “sink or swim” may be the right song to pull you out. Things might go wrong in the Isle of Wight singer-songwriter’s life, but she lets it out in a rush of sonic energy that leaves you feeling lighter in the end.

ugly ozo says about the song:

> ’sink or swim’ came from a really vulnerable place. Lyrically, it's a super personal insight into my own struggles with self-comparison and jealousy. It can be kind of embarrassing to admit insecurity- I'm quite good at pretending to be confident in myself when in reality, I'm the opposite.

"sink or swim" is on ugly ozo's upcoming EP, "stargirl," out on October 24\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://rexrecs.lnk.to/sinkorswim?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Hilang Child - Loco Driver
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/hilang-child-loco-driver/
Last updated: 2025-09-14T18:34:58.000Z
With "Loco Driver," Welsh-Indonesian artist [**Hilang Child**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com) (the moniker of Ed Riman) announces his new album *Gratitude Journal*, out on October 24 via his own label LOVELY PEOPLE. The new album comes on the heels of this 2024 EP [*5, 6, Sidekick*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/hilang-child-5-6-sidekick?ref=glamglare.com), which already had us completely fascinated.

The video for "Loco Driver," directed and shot by Hilang Child together with **Stefan Abingdon**, pairs serene, intimate visuals with the song’s dreamy atmosphere. Centered entirely on Ed Riman, it feels like a three-minute meditation, the gentle drumming grounding the listener in the moment.

Written in a cabin in Eryri, Wales, "Loco Driver" is a song that finds strength in vulnerability. With swelling instrumentation and big, heartfelt choruses, it captures the grounding comfort of being around someone who makes you feel seen and celebrated. As Ed Riman explains:

> *“It’s about finding someone who makes you feel completely secure in who you are, where you can be yourself without ever feeling belittled. That feeling of safety and celebration is what inspired the song*.”

Looking ahead to the full album, I can’t wait to hear the rest. What Ed shares about it resonates deeply with me:

> *“I wanted the album to be an uplifting collection, even in its more introspective moments. Every track is either about something I’m grateful for, something that brings joy, or finding ways to live with challenges without fear.”*

Listen to "Loco Driver," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch its calm, meditative video:

Connect with [Hilang Child](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Loco Driver" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2wvnRwmEvcnLTYQM0WZJdq?si=7eecc373612d480d&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/song/loco-driver/1834395064?ref=glamglare.com).

[Loco Driver by Hilang Child](https://hilangchild.bandcamp.com/track/loco-driver?ref=glamglare.com)
### Natalie Holmes - Alone Time
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/natalie-holmes-alone-time/
Last updated: 2025-09-13T16:14:37.000Z
"I want more alone time, but when I get it, I get bored." That feeling and many others in the new song by [**Natalie Holmes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/natalie-holmes?ref=glamglare.com) may sound familiar. The UK singer-songwriter reflects on the swirls and turns of life over bubbly synths and comes to the conclusion that everything makes sense when you can share it with somebody who wants to understand.

"Alone Time" is from Natalie's upcoming album Opposite Day, out on October 17\. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://singinglight.ffm.to/natalieholmes-alonetime?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the fun and sweet DIY video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Emma Harner - The Lake (ft. Henry Jamison)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emma-harner-the-lake-ft-henry-jamison/
Last updated: 2025-09-18T00:43:08.000Z
Boston-based singer-songwriter and guitarist [**Emma Harner**](https://glamglare.com/artist/emma-harner?ref=glamglare.com) has a way of pulling you in with her intricate guitar lines and heartfelt delivery. Her new single *“The Lake”* (featuring Henry Jamison) feels both intimate and expansive — a beautiful next step after her debut EP *Taking My Side*.

Admittedly, I’ve been a huge [Henry Jamison](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-henry-jamison-american-babes/) fan ever since his 2019 album *Gloria Duplex*. So when I saw his name attached to *“The Lake”*, my curiosity was instantly piqued — and I was not disappointed. Hearing both singer-songwriters lend their gorgeous vocals to the track is a real treat. Consider me officially an Emma Harner fan as well.

Jamison shares about the collaboration:

> *“I was a fan of Emma’s and had heard the first verse and chorus of ‘The Lake’ in one of her videos, long before she wrote to me and asked if I would want to sing on it. She was working with my buddy Doug, who produced a lot of my third record, and they had made the song into this towering, incredibly moody thing. I wrote my verse inspired by that atmosphere and tracked it with them in Brooklyn. Emma is a generational talent and I feel very lucky to work with her."*

Jamison's verse brings a new perspective to Harner’s story, deepening the song’s emotional resonance. Harner adds:

> *“Henry’s voice gives the song a whole new perspective and flavor*. *‘The Lake’ is one of my favorites so far and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”*

Listen to "The Lake (ft. Henry Jamison)," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Emma Harner ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emma-harner?ref=glamglare.com)and add "The Lake (ft. Henry Jamison)" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5Qg0NoTim8D34V41czTG9n?si=741b72c100a048f0&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lake-single/1831990927?ref=glamglare.com).
### Maggie Baring - Brick by Brick
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/maggie-baring-brick-by-brick/
Last updated: 2025-09-11T20:19:00.000Z
London singer-songwriter [**Maggie Baring**](https://glamglare.com/artist/maggie-baring?ref=glamglare.com)’s *“Brick by Brick”* ebbs and flows with her story: quiet moments rise into euphoric heights. The song closes softly, but we are sure she is, "mile by mile", on the right track. It’s part of her new EP, a body of work that charts a personal journey through emotional reckoning and quiet resilience.

"Brick by Brick" is the closer of Maggie's new EP [*Ekphrasis*](https://glamglare.com/album/maggie-baring-ekphrasis?ref=glamglare.com), out now. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Brick by Brick," on Apple Music, Spotify, or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Welcome Back, Chameleons
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/welcome-back-chameleons/
Last updated: 2025-09-11T14:02:08.000Z
World of Music (WOM) in the 80s was a German record store chain with locations in select cities. Unlike other stores that offered only a handful of listening stations, WOM had record players installed above the vinyl shelves across all genres, not just the chart-toppers. Before the internet, this was an invaluable way to discover new sounds.

Although there was no WOM in my hometown, I would check out the one in Munich whenever I visited my mother. One day in 1985, they played “Silence Sea and Sky,” the instrumental intro of the second album, *What Does Anything Mean? Basically,* by *the* UK band [**Chameleons**](https://glamglare.com/artist/chameleons?ref=glamglare.com) over the PA while we were together browsing the store. Since she likes ambient music, she bought the album and asked me to record the track on a cassette tape.

I had never heard of Chameleons before, and I wasn’t really into guitar rock either, so the tracks two to ten felt like a letdown initially. But for some reason, I played the album a few more times until it clicked, and I ended up becoming a fan.

Unlike today, when music spreads around the world at the speed of light, in the 80s, there was little crossover of music between the UK and the US beyond the top hits. So (if I remember correctly), the first time I heard someone else talking about Chameleons was decades later, when we already lived in New York.

Back then in Germany, though, Chameleons were uniquely my band, and I listened to their first two albums on repeat, buying the third one as soon as it was released.

Tomorrow, Chameleons release their fifth album, *Arctic Moon*, after a 21-year-long break. Bands that return with new music after such a long time rarely match the energy of their early years. However, that isn’t even necessary for this band: Chameleons still deliver their signature rich guitar sound and have something meaningful to say.

### Bandcamp Clubs

Bandcamp is launching a new feature called [Bandcamp Clubs](https://bandcamp.com/about%5Fclubs?ref=glamglare.com). We love this: the clubs include human-curated music, interviews, and other content. For $13 a month, you also receive one selected album to keep in your Bandcamp collection.

Of course, it all hangs on the curators and how much your tastes align with theirs. We’re not particularly familiar with any of them, that’s why we wouldn’t invest that money up front. It also doesn’t help that there is no trial available. But we’re very curious to see where this goes.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

- “Home is Where the Heart is,” the penultimate track on Chameleon’s second album *What Does Anything Mean? Basically* relies more on synth pads than their usual layers of guitars, which served as my entry point into their music. A line in the chorus, „According to Hoyle,“ has long mystified me, and I recently looked it up.
- „Intrigue in Tangiers,“ from the same album has stuck in my mind ever since I listened to the album again a couple of weeks ago. That‘s how much of an earworm it is.
- If you kick off your debut album with a banger like „Don‘t Fall,“ you should be all set for a successful career.
- The intro „Monkeyland“ is irresistible, and the songs are full of lines you want to sing along to: 'It‘s just a trick of the light!'
- „Swamp Thing” is Chameleons’ most successful song from their third album, *Strange Times*, which is Mark Burgess’s favorite. Still, the album – fortunately not the songs – has all but disappeared from the internet. Strange, indeed.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Phantom Wave, Eleni Drake, Ladytron, Natalie Bouloudis, Michelle Núñez, Charlie kogen, and Cate Le Bon

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsd8ADK4w4WOdbtH1Uaf9b4&si=w5SJVc51QBY07xaC&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- [**Eleni Drake**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eleni-drake?ref=glamglare.com)’s ["Half Alive](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eleni-drake-half-alive/),” is a tender, haunting glimpse into her upcoming album [*Chuck*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/eleni-drake-chuck?ref=glamglare.com) — a song that lingers long after it ends.
- [Natalie Bouloudis](https://glamglare.com/artist/natalie-bouloudis?ref=glamglare.com) is back with „[Spinning Planet](https://www.glamglare.com/music/natalie-bouloudis-spinning-planet/),“ a slow-burning track that draws you in and won’t let go.
- [**Ladytron**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ladytron?ref=glamglare.com) return with “[I Believe in You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ladytron-i-believe-in-you/),” a hypnotic electro-pop gem from a band that’s been shaping the sound since the late ’90s.
- [Michelle Núñez](https://glamglare.com/artist/michelle-nunez?ref=glamglare.com) captures the search for belonging in her dreamy new single "[california, home](https://www.glamglare.com/music/michelle-nunez-california-home/)."
- With "[About Time](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cate-le-bon-about-time/)," [**Cate Le Bon**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/cate-le-bon?ref=glamglare.com) proves once more that beauty lives in repetition and chaos.
- “[Wanton](https://www.glamglare.com/music/phantom-wave-wanton/)” is the latest track from NYC trio [**Phantom Wave**](https://glamglare.com/artist/phantom-wave?ref=glamglare.com), diving into relationship dynamics with melodic intensity.
- "[Not Wastin’ Time](https://www.glamglare.com/music/charlie-kogen-not-wastin-time/)" by [**Charlie Kogen**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charlie-kogen?ref=glamglare.com) brings the feel-good Yacht Rock groove we didn’t know we needed.

## Nine Photos From Sultan Room to Full Moon

This past week had it all: music, city strolls, and a touch of lottery madness. On Thursday, we crossed over to Brooklyn to see a glamglare favorite, [Fenne Lily](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/fenne-lily?ref=glamglare.com), play the first of a series of loosely connected “residencies.” And while New York’s billion-dollar Powerball craze lingered in the air, no surprise here: Oliver and I did not win, despite our hopeful ticket with two options.

On Saturday, we did something we hadn’t done in far too long: simply walk out the door and head up Broadway to Union Square. We stopped at shops that caught our eye, wandered the [Union Square Market](https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/manhattan-union-square-m?ref=glamglare.com), where I finally found tarragon, the herb I’d been chasing all summer. Just as a thunderstorm broke, we ducked into one of the few remaining [Barnes & Noble](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/?ref=glamglare.com) stores in the city. Once the skies cleared, we treated ourselves to a drink at [Lily’s Victorian Establishment](https://www.lilliesnyc.com/?ref=glamglare.com), a gorgeous restaurant and bar you should put on your list if you’re ever near Union Square.

The rest of the week stayed slower: sunset at [Wagner Park](https://bpca.ny.gov/wagner-park?ref=glamglare.com), a quiet Seaport moment on Monday, and finally the full moon — okay, one day late — rising over the Brooklyn Bridge from the calm of our terrace. Enjoy!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Charlie Kogen - Not Wastin’ Time
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/charlie-kogen-not-wastin-time/
Last updated: 2025-09-10T18:57:38.000Z
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist [**Charlie Kogen**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charlie-kogen?ref=glamglare.com) delights with "Not Wastin’ Time" — a smooth, irresistible slice of modern Yacht Rock that nods to the greats while carving out space for a new generation. (Wait for it, there’s more coming up at glamglare!) Following earlier tracks like "Comfort in the Pain" and "Life of the Party (of one)," the new single highlights Charlie’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and shimmering grooves. "Not Wastin’ Time" will put a smile on your face and have you clapping along from the very first beat.

As Charlie Kogen puts it:

> “This song is about needing instant gratification, even if we know it's not good for us in the long run, whether we're endlessly swiping on dating apps, scrolling through social media, or always stopping to pick up some green tea mochi at the Japanese market (*is it just me? Okay, maybe I have a different problem*). Musically, I tried to capture the spirit of some of my favorite artists of the 1970s and 1980s, like Michael McDonald, Todd Rundgren, and TOTO. In other words, with this single I took a stab at “yacht rock for Gen Z.”

Listen to "Not Wastin’ Time," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Charlie Kogen](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/charlie-kogen?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Not Wastin’ Time" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1zeP5Jgrx8J8uaU9d5TFOQ?si=e96c6eff081c4af9&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/not-wastin-time-single/1832198253?ref=glamglare.com).
### Phantom Wave - Wanton
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/phantom-wave-wanton/
Last updated: 2025-09-09T16:00:12.000Z
"Wanton" is not a word you hear often these days, and singer-guitarist Ian Carpenter never reveals exactly what he accuses this person of. Yet [**Phantom Wave**](https://glamglare.com/artist/phantom-wave?ref=glamglare.com)’s fuzzy, melodic guitars build an emotional intensity that feels more like admiration than contempt. The Brooklyn shoegaze trio readies their third album, *Echoes Unknown*, out October 17 on Shore Dive Records.

Listen to "Wanton," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/12HqeUUCxWI7VsyfVfq12I?si=cacfdf4835f340be&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/wanton-single/1832271257?ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Wanton, by Phantom Wavetrack by Phantom Wave![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2014148495_3.jpg)Phantom WaveBandcamp New & Notable Aug 15, 2016![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2014148495_5.jpg)](https://phantomwaveband.bandcamp.com/track/wanton?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Cate Le Bon - About Time
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/cate-le-bon-about-time/
Last updated: 2025-09-08T19:52:08.000Z
[**Cate Le Bon**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/cate-le-bon?ref=glamglare.com) offers another glimpse into her upcoming album, [*Michelangelo Dying*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/cate-le-bon-michelangelo-dying?ref=glamglare.com)*,* with the luminous new single "About Time." The track explores the viscerality of life, love, and human connection — what it means to hold, to be held, and to stand exquisitely, profoundly alone. As Cate puts it:

> “No revelations. No conclusions. There is no reason. There is repetition and chaos."

Her seventh studio album, *Michelangelo Dying,* arrives September 26 via [Mexican Summer](https://mexicansummer.com/?ref=glamglare.com). We previously featured another song from it, "[Heaven Is No Feeling](https://www.glamglare.com/music/cate-le-bon-heaven-is-no-feeling/)." Like that earlier single, "About Time" comes with a video, once again filmed by H. Hawkline.

Listen to "About Time," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Cate Le Bon](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/cate-le-bon?ref=glamglare.com) and add "About Time" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3vBlMZGKNfL4k8JgheCFEX?si=9dc062a787724cc6&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/heaven-is-no-feeling/1814969020?i=1814969333&ref=glamglare.com).
### Michelle Núñez - california, home
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/michelle-nunez-california-home/
Last updated: 2025-09-07T17:00:21.000Z
“Where’s home?” asks LA musician [**Michelle Núñez**](https://glamglare.com/artist/michelle-nunez?ref=glamglare.com) in her tender new single "california, home." With gentle, stream-of-consciousness lyrics, she reflects on how the meaning of home shifts when you’re always moving, far from family, and never able to put down roots.

She says about the song:

> This song lives in the tension between freedom and homesickness, between becoming your own person and missing the people who made you…It’s a love letter to California and a whisper of longing for my family on the other side of the country, who I left to live out my art.

Listen to "california, home," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/michellenez/california-home?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ladytron - I Believe in You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ladytron-i-believe-in-you/
Last updated: 2025-09-06T15:15:43.000Z
Remember "Ghost," the mesmerizing song and surreal video by [**Ladytron**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ladytron?ref=glamglare.com)? I loved it back then and still do and am excited that the electro-pop trio is back with “I Believe in You,” their first new music in three years. The track is an irresistible slice of high-priestess disco that builds with hypnotic urgency while remaining unmistakably Ladytron. 

Since their beginnings in Liverpool, the band has carved out a unique space at the intersection of dance and indie, and this new single signals the start of an exciting new era — with a new album already on the horizon.

“I Believe in You” arrives with a striking video directed by band member Daniel Hunt, where cult-like ritual collides with dancefloor ecstasy in a surreal, unsettling fashion.

Listen to "I Believe in You," our Song Pick of the Day — and watch the video too:

Connect with [Ladytron](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ladytron?ref=glamglare.com) and add "I Believe in You" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/402OCOPLZEQmpguMVY21kA?si=9ff1e2ecead04c7e&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-believe-in-you-single/1831384972?ref=glamglare.com).

[I Believe in You by Ladytron](https://ladytron.bandcamp.com/track/i-believe-in-you?ref=glamglare.com)
### Natalie Bouloudis - Spinning Planet
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/natalie-bouloudis-spinning-planet/
Last updated: 2025-09-05T16:47:49.000Z
The music of London singer-songwriter [**Natalie Bouloudis**](https://glamglare.com/artist/natalie-bouloudis?ref=glamglare.com) draws you into another world. Her new song „Spinning Planet“ builds with restrained intensity: her voice leads the way toward a climax that never quite comes. When the song ends, you find yourself holding your breath—only to want to press play again.

Listen to „Spinning Planet,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/spinning-planet/1825995871?i=1825995872&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6SUcdzP3sfoW4eVW6VL8oz?si=bJZpbQKuRYCAS18VbvtQ-g&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Natalie Bouloudisglamglare favorite artist Natalie Bouloudis![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/favicon-2.ico)every day![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/natalie-bouloudis-4-6-2-NSYGys81qR.jpg)](https://glamglare.com/artist/natalie-bouloudis?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Eleni Drake - Half Alive
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eleni-drake-half-alive/
Last updated: 2025-09-04T22:25:35.000Z
British/Greek singer, songwriter, and producer [**Eleni Drake**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eleni-drake?ref=glamglare.com) just announced her new album [*Chuck*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/eleni-drake-chuck?ref=glamglare.com) with the release of the emotive and beautiful new single "Half Alive." The song captures the pull between longing for someone, craving solitude, and the realization that a relationship might have been more manipulative and disappointing than it seemed at the time.

Reflecting on the album as a whole, Eleni shares:

> “*This album is me acknowledging that all things must come to an end, and embracing this truth without resistance. Some souls cross our paths for only a fleeting moment, and in those moments, we can find joy, respect, and gratitude. Life itself is a gift, and so too are the memories we carry with us, etched into the fabric of our being."*

Listen to "Half Alive," our Song Pick of the Day, watch the sensual live video, and don't miss Eleni Drake on her North American tour:

Connect with [Eleni Drake](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eleni-drake?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Half Alive" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4iL0LJgt27lSqpNS6AQsiN?si=8802e4b5a5924232&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/half-alive/1833059648?i=1833059923&ref=glamglare.com).

[https://elenidrake.bandcamp.com/track/half-alive](https://elenidrake.bandcamp.com/track/half-alive?ref=glamglare.com)
### The Golden Age of Music Discovery
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-golden-age-of-music-discovery/
Last updated: 2025-09-04T14:19:17.000Z
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](https://www.glamglare.com/music/there-are-choices/), and there is not much time left for the Pioneer either. If you are in NYC and haven’t done a sailing yet, [this is your chance](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/visit/sails%5Fcruises/?ref=glamglare.com).

### Austra

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Photo: Lamia KaricPPP

[**Austra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austra?ref=glamglare.com) has a new song out! We have been following the Canadian synth-pop musician Katie Stelmanis since 2010, and it is good to hear that she remains at the top of her craft. Her new song, “[Math Equation](https://www.glamglare.com/music/austria-math-equation/),” sounds fresh and full of new ideas, but it is still undoubtedly her. The track reminds me of the first song I heard of her, “The Beat and the Pulse,” which is a similar, energetic banger.

Starting out, Austra – Katie’s middle name- acted as a band. Other members included drummer Maya Postepski, who released one of my favorite albums, *s u r r e n d e r* in 2021 under her solo project **Princess Century**. Since 2016, Austra has been a solo project, and her last two albums, *Future Politics*, and *Hirudin* come with a more focused, personal message.

The signature element of Austra’s music is her bright, clear, opera-trained vocals. On her latest song, she scales back, though, and puts more vulnerability in her voice.

### B of Briz

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[**B of Briz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/b-of-briz?ref=glamglare.com) is the project of an outspoken female rapper from Bristol, who does not reveal her identity. Next Tuesday, she releases her new EP, *Solace*. As usual, the lyrics pack a punch, and the creative beats go beyond what she calls “alternative hip hop.” She is also very active on [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/bofbriz.bsky.social?ref=glamglare.com).

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com):

I discovered Austra through the *Guardian Music Podcast*, which was a primary source of discovery for many of the female artists that would shape what glamglare is today. Unfortunately, the podcast disappeared without a trace after it was cancelled.

Perhaps podcasts that showcase new artists stopped working for mass media when the music tastes of their audiences became increasingly fragmented. In the early 2010s, you could hear about a Canadian artist with a couple of songs out on a UK label on a British podcast and see her a few weeks later live in New York City. Those times are gone.

Here are five acts that played NYC live after The Guardian presented them. For three of them, we attended their first show.

- When the Guardian Music Podcast played “Undertow” by [**Warpaint**](https://glamglare.com/artist/warpaint?ref=glamglare.com), I knew I wanted to start a music blog, which eventually turned into glamglare. Talk about music that changes your life!
- [**Anna Calvi**](https://annacalvi.com/?ref=glamglare.com) was hard to categorize when her first songs came out in 2010\. Her music is rich and powerful, and she presented herself as a serious guitar shredder when we saw her live at Webster Hall.
- “The Beat and the Pulse” was the first song I heard from Austra [**Austra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austra?ref=glamglare.com). We saw her later live in the basement of a club in Chinatown.
- [**AlunaGeorge**](https://www.instagram.com/alunageorge/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com), the duo of singer Aluna Francis and George Reid, were a hot ticket in 2013 with innovative, 8-bit inspired production and velvety vocals. We saw them live in a packed Bowery Ballroom. Since 2020, they have been on an “indefinite hiatus.”
- We did not discover [**Lana Del Rey**](https://www.lanadelrey.com/?ref=glamglare.com) on The Guardian podcast – we had “Video Games” on our blog before they mentioned her. But they predicted she would become a superstar, and they were right.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Oyama, Rorey, Jean, Austra, Rosa Anschütz, Eli & Fur, and Spoon

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhvggph2y8aPyHG%5FSifWnw90&si=BMYB4bwFncMi0aMs&ref=glamglare.com) *Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Icelandic indie rock band [**Oyama**](https://glamglare.com/artist/oyama?ref=glamglare.com) invites you to an atmospheric sonic walk through Reykjavík in "[The Bookshop](https://www.glamglare.com/music/oyama-the-bookshop/).”
- "It’s about crashing out and calling it healing," says [**Jean**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/oyama-the-bookshop/). Her new song "[Spring Breakers](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jean-spring-breakers/)" turns the movie into a way of life.
- "Even though she may never fully understand me, I still wanted her in my life." The NYC singer/songwriter [**Rorey**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rorey?ref=glamglare.com) reconciles with her mother in the beautiful song "[Hurts Me To Hate You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rorey-hurts-me-to-hate-you/)."
- [**Spoon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/spoon?ref=glamglare.com) could not wait any longer to share their upcoming album's first two finished songs. Listen to “[Guess I’m Fallin in Love](https://www.glamglare.com/music/spoon-guess-im-fallin-in-love/)” and you know why.
- In her new song “[Sun Tavern](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rosa-anschutz-sun-tavern/)”, multi-media artist, composer, and singer [**Rosa Anschütz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rosa-anschutz?ref=glamglare.com) taps into pop sensibilities.
- [**Eli & Fur**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eli-and-fur?ref=glamglare.com)’s new single “[Make Believe](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eli-fur-make-believe/)” is a dancefloor gem — celestial, emotional, and impossible to resist.
- Canadian synth-pop musician [**Austra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austra?ref=glamglare.com) returns to dance music in her new single “[Math Equation](https://www.glamglare.com/music/austria-math-equation/).” Her fifth album, [*Chin Up Buttercup*](https://glamglare.com/album/austra-chin-up-buttercup?ref=glamglare.com), is coming out on November 14.

## Billion-Dollar Dreams, Priceless Weekends - 9 Photos

Last Friday marked the end of my time at Manhattan Summer Camp, where I had spent the long, hot weeks of summer. With early mornings and a tight schedule, I missed out on many of the season’s pleasures — but now I’m ready to indulge in everything fall has to offer, my favorite season anyway.

That same day, I spotted the “999 million” sign at the kiosk on our street. The digital display was stuck, because by then the Powerball jackpot had already climbed to 1.2 billion. Of course, Oliver and I wanted to be part of the frenzy and bought our tickets at a tiny vendor on Fulton Street (our kiosk was closed!). No luck, even after knocking on a door in Peekskill ;) — but we tried again yesterday when the jackpot soared to 1.4 billion. What would you do with that much money?

Something more attainable is a night at Peekskill’s [Inn on the Hudson](https://innonthehudson.com/?ref=glamglare.com), complete with gorgeous river views if you book a terrace room and don’t mind the “quaint vibe,” as the property itself puts it. Here are some impressions from our weekend.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Austra - Math Equation
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/austria-math-equation/
Last updated: 2026-09-02T18:01:25.000Z
On the cover of her new record (see above), Katie Stelmanis, aka [**Austra**](https://glamglare.com/artist/austra?ref=glamglare.com), looks unhappy, and the opening lines of her latest song confirm: she has not been treated well in this relationship. The math here – one and one equals three – does not work out. There is not much lament in this song, though. Inspired by Eurodisco of the 1990s, “Math Equation" is a dance banger and a turn from the more intimate sound of her last album.

“Math Equation” is the first single from Austra’s upcoming album, [*Chin Up Buttercup*](https://glamglare.com/album/austra-chin-up-buttercup?ref=glamglare.com), out on November 14 via Domino Recordings. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://tr.ee/vj9MKFWJca?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video, directed by Trevor Blumas, below.

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Eli & Fur - Make Believe
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eli-fur-make-believe/
Last updated: 2025-09-02T23:37:11.000Z
Cali duo [**Eli & Fur**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eli-and-fur?ref=glamglare.com) create music that is as beautiful as it is distinctly their own. From the first beats of their new single “Make Believe,” you know you're getting treated to a new dance music gem by **Eliza Noble** and **Jennifer Skillman.** The track drifts between dream and reality with airy vocals, atmospheric beats, and a groove you can’t shake. Love, loss, and uncertainty unfold in a celestial soundscape that is as emotional as it is danceable.

Listen to "Make Believe," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Eli & Fur](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eli-and-fur?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Make Believe" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1nEDMIR5oi1bLxzRnZgkGo?si=ad1d1d57cbcd4ffa&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/make-believe/1827024241?i=1827024946&ref=glamglare.com).
### Rosa Anschütz - Sun Tavern
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rosa-anschutz-sun-tavern/
Last updated: 2025-09-01T16:32:26.000Z
[**Rosa Anschütz**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rosa-anschutz?ref=glamglare.com) is a Berlin-based composer and versatile artist who often sets her music into a multimedia context. Her new song "Sun Tavern," however, also works as a standalone pop track. The cinematic song flows across genres, but it will catch your attention from the first to the last note.

"Sun Tavern" is from Rosa Anschütz's upcoming album [*Sabbatical*](https://glamglare.com/album/rosa-anschutz-sabbatical?ref=glamglare.com), out on September 26 via Heartworm Press. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music,](https://music.apple.com/us/album/sun-tavern-single/1830532871?ref=glamglare.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3zApL2maFALqAtxzEd4MYo?si=58b3338119ed4527&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Spoon - Guess I’m Fallin in Love
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/spoon-guess-im-fallin-in-love/
Last updated: 2025-08-31T17:36:11.000Z
[**Spoon**](https://glamglare.com/artist/spoon?ref=glamglare.com) 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 them on tour this fall with The Pixies.

Frontman **Britt Daniel** shares:

> *“We started work on an album this year and the way that normally goes, we write, we rehearse, we record, we mix, we get it all wrapped up tightly and then start putting songs out into the world. But as we finished up the first two songs for the LP, it crossed somebody’s mind and eventually all of ours that these two really should come out now. Let’s get them out there. And so here they are today, ‘Chateau Blues’ and ‘Guess I’m Fallin In Love.’ Two new tunes with distinct personalities that were summoned into the world the past few months in Austin TX and Providence RI. It’s a big day all around: tonight we kick off our first tour in a while in Santa Ana, and tomorrow we start up our run with the Pixies — let’s face it, one of theee great bands of all TIMES. A band that some may know has long been near and dear to me. It’s a real pleasure and we’re real happy to be getting back into gig world for a sec. See you down front.”*

Listen to "Guess I’m Fallin in Love," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Spoon](https://glamglare.com/artist/spoon?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Guess I’m Fallin in Love" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3ILelV9iGrvUatj8YKK1Ow?si=73fd08fc64ae462b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/guess-im-fallin-in-love/1830044026?i=1830044028&ref=glamglare.com).
### Rorey - Hurts Me To Hate You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rorey-hurts-me-to-hate-you/
Last updated: 2025-08-30T16:34:20.000Z
We don't know what caused New York singer/songwriter [**Rorey**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rorey?ref=glamglare.com) to drift apart from her mother, but it must have been severe enough to evoke hatred. In the quiet, emotional song "Hurts Me To Hate You," she comes to the realization that the relationship with one's parents is irreplaceable and special.

She recalls:

> I wrote Hurts Me To Hate You at 21, when I realized the anger I held toward my mother wasn’t protecting me — it was only keeping me stuck in a cycle of pain. And it hurt me to hate her. Even though she may never fully understand me, I still wanted her in my life. And that meant accepting her for who she is, and what she’s capable of giving. It was a profound turning point for me in embracing radical acceptance. At the end of the day, I am responsible for my emotions - not my mother. You can’t control other people. It has taken me years to get there.

"Hurts Me to Hate You" is on Rorey's second EP [*DYSPHORIA*](https://glamglare.com/album/rorey-dysphoria?ref=glamglare.com), out now. Listen on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/hurts-me-to-hate-you/1827329953?i=1827329958&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6M5xgezEQCxrTod0iFtV65?si=c82c0c0e03d9443c&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the moving video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Jean - Spring Breakers
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/jean-spring-breakers/
Last updated: 2025-08-29T23:28:24.000Z
[**Jean**](https://www.glamglare.com/music/oyama-the-bookshop/) 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 perfect moment of letting go and starting fresh. Bottom line: this one’s irresistible.

Jean has a lot to say about the track, so let’s give her the stage:

> *“I had a rough year where nothing felt fun anymore. Someone sent me this video about not giving up, and reconnecting with how I fell in love with creating in the first place. So I went back to the way I started - in bed, not chasing perfection, my crappy microphone, Urban Outfitters headphones and an attitude of ‘make sure you’re having fun.’ ‘Spring Breakers’ came out of that. It’s bratty, dreamy, messy - kind of me in sonic form. I remember watching the film when I was younger and not getting it at all. Then I watched it again a few years later and thought - first of all God. James Franco is so hot. Then, I love their neon bikinis. I want a balaclava. I wish I was that brave, that mental. I sort of am. It’s a song about detaching from whatever version of yourself felt stuck or bored, and slipping into a new one, even if it only lasts a week. It’s about crashing out and calling it healing.”*

Listen to "Spring Breakers," our Song Pick of the Day, and check out the video too:

Connect with [Jean](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/jean?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Spring Breakers" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4pBMSTOCDxOJ8maaWgxjGW?si=7186dc5477a540c7&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/spring-breakers/1829404072?i=1829404073&ref=glamglare.com).
### Oyama - The Bookshop
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/oyama-the-bookshop/
Last updated: 2025-08-28T16:11:50.000Z
“I was writing those lyrics and had bookshop Skálda in mind," explains [**Oyama**](https://glamglare.com/artist/oyama?ref=glamglare.com) singer and keyboarder Júlía Hermansdóttir about her band's new song "The Bookshop". She adds, "If I were to walk from my home and downtown to the bar, then technically I could stop by this bookshop on Vesturgata on the way.” 

Since Oyama calls Iceland their home, this puts a romantic and cozy image in your mind. The song matches that impression: melodic guitars and Júlía‘s warm vocals take you on a mental walk through town.

Listen to „The Bookshop,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-bookshop/1835384335?i=1835384338&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/34wLUeZGxvueU5DlWA605v?si=eW6u2NbGTz2jBsBroxi6%5Fg&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Endings and Beginnings
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/endings-and-beginnings/
Last updated: 2025-08-28T14:03:43.000Z
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 I didn’t take a summer break (aka taking off for the season), we enjoyed plenty of fun activities: sailing trips, excursions to Governors Island and the Williamsburg waterfront, and a few atmospheric evenings in Bryant Park.

Those adventures meant that some long-overdue projects had to be put on hold. For instance, you may have noticed that our site still features a sculpture by Carol Feuerman on the cover, originally part of an exhibition at the Seaport that ended nearly a year ago. We love Carol’s art, but it’s time for a fresh look.

We’re also streamlining this newsletter, with a renewed focus on bringing you fresh music. Our Song Pick of the Day will continue to spotlight brand-new tracks, while our Five Songs series will offer a look back to add context and discovery.

## Five (+1) Songs

Listen to **all five songs** on our playlists on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

When Oliver and I chatted about this week’s topic—the fantasy of which band we’d love to see playing the 3,500 capacity rooftop at [Pier 17](https://rooftopatpier17.com/?ref=glamglare.com)—dozens came to mind. But once we started thinking about it from an industry perspective (how many fans fit into the space, what’s the draw of the band, and how exciting they are to see live), I knew I wanted to put these five songs together!

Truth be told, there are plenty more bands I’d love to catch at Pier 17, but I’m pretty sure the following ones would make the most out of the fantastic New York City backdrop and the open-air vibe. Naturally, my picks lean a little retro—but I hope you’ll enjoy them.

Have you seen any of these bands live? Or maybe even caught a show at Pier 17 yourself? Let us know!

- [**Placebo**](https://www.placeboworld.co.uk/?ref=glamglare.com) **\- Every You Every Me**  
The first time I saw them, they were just a three-piece, with Brian Molko in make-up and a long skirt, commanding the stage with his hypnotic vocals. I’ve seen Placebo many times since and… scratch that… I would love to see them live again—especially on the Pier 17 rooftop!
- [**Georgia**](https://georgiauk.com/?ref=glamglare.com) **\- 24 Hours**  
Drummer par excellence and all-around pop-music maven. I’ve caught her live a few times and would absolutely LOVE to see her energy take over that stage.
- [**Blonde Redhead**](https://blonde-redhead.com/?ref=glamglare.com) **\- 23**  
For this legendary New York trio, Pier 17 would be a true hometown show—and they’d no doubt fill the rooftop with magnetic force
- [**Zero 7**](https://www.zero7.co.uk/?ref=glamglare.com) **\- In the Waiting Line &** [**Thievery Corporation**](https://thieverycorporation.com/?ref=glamglare.com) **\- All That We Percieve**  
I can’t choose between the two, so I’ll cheat a little here. Both would turn the rooftop into a dreamy, groovy, open-air soundscape that would be unforgettable against the New York skyline.
- [**Saga**](https://sagagen.com/?ref=glamglare.com) **\- On The Loose**  
Yes, that’s my curveball. A band that has accompanied me for so long and is still out there, touring and playing live. Please, Saga—come to New York, play Pier 17 (or honestly anywhere as long as it is New York!). I’ll be there.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Selkie, Dafna, Helang, Ida Stein, Gran Fenwick, Automatic, and NAHAY

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhs%5FooHFY5smWYkoyE6tadI3&si=Gbyo2VxvocPtvUa%5F&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- This dude is just "[BADBADNEWS](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dafna-badbadnews/)." LA singer/songwriter [**Dafna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dafna?ref=glamglare.com) "should have known," but then she does a lively, upbeat, country-inspired pop song.
- The third single, "[Lazy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/automatic-lazy/)" from the upcoming album "Is it Now?" by Californian trio [**Automatic**](https://glamglare.com/artist/automatic?ref=glamglare.com) is an irresistible, retro-futuristic song.
- "You can have a bit of fun with someone without giving your whole self away." Go for it! As does Danish singer-songwriter [**NAYAH**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nayah?ref=glamglare.com) in her new song “catch my love”
- The Norwegian singer, songwriter, and producer [**Ida Stein**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ida-stein?ref=glamglare.com) releases a stunning synth-pop track, "[It Doesn't Matter](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ida-stein-it-doesnt-matter/)." Her debut album will follow later this year.
- Kick off your weekend with some extra energy. NYC producer [**Helang**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/helang?ref=glamglare.com) delivers it with her new song "[Don't Depend](https://www.glamglare.com/music/helang-dont-depend)."
- The Scottish, Kyoto-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**Selkie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/selkie?ref=glamglare.com) invites you to a journey through a shapeshifting, electronic soundscape in her new song, [Hours](https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-hours/).”
- The new song "[Armour Hill](https://www.glamglare.com/music/gran-fenwick-armour-hill/)" by [**Gran Fenwick**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/gran-fenwick?ref=glamglare.com) adds indie rock vibes and a charming, fun DIY video to the original version.

## Nine Photos of a Seaport Extravaganza

Last Saturday, we set sail once more on the [Pioneer](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/1885-schooner-pioneer/?ref=glamglare.com), soaked up the breeze on the water, and later wandered the cobblestone streets of the Seaport. Here are nine snapshots of a summer day well spent — and if you haven’t explored this gem of New York yet, don’t miss the chance!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Gran Fenwick - Armour Hill
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/gran-fenwick-armour-hill/
Last updated: 2025-08-27T17:56:27.000Z
Toronto-based artist **Ian Strung** makes music as [**Gran Fenwick**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/gran-fenwick?ref=glamglare.com) 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 Yurichu**k.  
Listen and watch “Armour Hill,” our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Gran Fenwick](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/gran-fenwick?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Armour Hill" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0gagWc2Pj6iX1Yg5tmhn5d?si=f6cdbdc44936451b&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/armour-hill-single/1827648725?ref=glamglare.com).
### Selkie - Hours
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/selkie-hours/
Last updated: 2025-09-24T13:31:54.000Z
"Electronic Dream Folk from Scotland based in Kyoto" – this tagline already hints that [**Selkie**](https://glamglare.com/artist/selkie?ref=glamglare.com) wants to cross boundaries with her music. Her latest song, "Hours," immediately puts 1990s Björk in your mind, but then veers off into a sprawling ethereal soundscape without losing its pop sensibilities.

Our Song Pick of the Day is out now and available as a cassette with three more versions on [Bandcamp](https://selkiesound.bandcamp.com/album/hours?ref=glamglare.com). Listen on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/hours-single/1825312404?ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0UhbNoKZHNTZ4UTXFxUoOf?si=134233143fd84b8d&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[Hours, by Selkie1 track album![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a4117513329_3.jpg)SelkieBandcamp New & Notable Jan 7, 2014![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a4117513329_5.jpg)](https://selkiesound.bandcamp.com/album/hours?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Helang - Don’t Depend
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/helang-dont-depend/
Last updated: 2025-08-25T23:07:34.000Z
Chinese-American house and techno artist [**Helang**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/helang?ref=glamglare.com) 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 New York’s Sultan Room, underlining her commitment to inclusive, diverse spaces in electronic music.

Listen to "Don’t Depend," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Helang](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/helang?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Don’t Depend" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3Y4keA2cqjdN1Hs7HqOAwr?si=99c16c9457cd44d9&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/dont-depend/1830975830?i=1830975937&ref=glamglare.com).
### Ida Stein - It Doesn't Matter
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ida-stein-it-doesnt-matter/
Last updated: 2025-08-24T17:24:08.000Z
With “It Doesn’t Matter,” Norwegian artist [**Ida Stein**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ida-stein?ref=glamglare.com) delivers electronic pop that feels both intimate and cinematic.. Rich layers of synthetic and acoustic sounds plus subtly processed vocals melt together into a song of fervor and clarity. Centered on empowerment, it feels like the perfect soundtrack to a pivotal movie moment.

Ida is working on her debut album*,* *Bring it On*, to be released later this year. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "It Doesn't Matter," on your favorite streaming service or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### NAYAH - catch my love
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/nayah-catch-my-love/
Last updated: 2025-08-26T22:29:17.000Z
Danish artist [**NAYAH**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nayah?ref=glamglare.com) 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 explains:

> “It’s a song about feeling attraction and excitement while still standing strong in yourself. You can have a bit of fun with someone without giving your whole self away.”

Listen to "catch my love," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [NAYAH](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nayah?ref=glamglare.com) and add "catch my love" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Da5nm9f2LeKwnv1Z3R6zC?si=6a85fc2da17d4de6&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/catch-my-love/1823000089?i=1823000092&ref=glamglare.com).
### Automatic - Lazy
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/automatic-lazy/
Last updated: 2025-08-22T18:41:48.000Z
While the LA trio [**Automatic**](https://glamglare.com/artist/automatic?ref=glamglare.com) has a consistent, minimalistic music style, their songs go to many sonic places, like a time travel where you don't know if you arrived in the future or the past. Their new single "Lazy" features deadpan vocals, an 80s new wave chorus, and an Autobahn-era Kraftwerk outro. In essence, it is a love song, but with little romance.

Automatic are Izzy Glaudini(synths, vocals), Halle Saxon (bass, vocals), and Lola Dompé (drums, vocals). "Lazy" is the third single from their upcoming album, [*Is It Now?*](https://glamglare.com/album/automatic-is-this-now?ref=glamglare.com), out on September 26 via Stones Throw Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Lazy" on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/automatic-lazy?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Dafna - BADBADNEWS
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dafna-badbadnews/
Last updated: 2025-08-21T23:01:49.000Z
The new single by [**Dafna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dafna?ref=glamglare.com) 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 effortless.

Born in Boulder, Colorado, and now based in Los Angeles, Dafna is not only a singer-songwriter and producer but also a software engineer. About the track, she says:

> *"'BADBADNEWS' is the fourth single off of my upcoming EP CONTROLLEDCHAOS, with more of a country twist than my usual songs– written after a 2 week fling gone wrong, I looked back at all the red flags I should've noticed but had chosen to turn a blind eye to. I produced it in my bedroom studio and got my friend George Moss to elevate the track with his genius guitar riffs. But it couldn't stop there– me and my friend Lexi Zdanov choreographed a line dance to go along with the song which will be featured in the music video that will come out alongside the song, which was directed by my sister-in-law Lexee Gordoun.”*

And now you can watch the **just-released video** too — a super cool visual that brings the song’s swagger and attitude to life. Listen to and watch "BADBADNEWS," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Dafna](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dafna?ref=glamglare.com) and add "BADBADNEWS" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/5myy6teEETaZkuOY9AJoIg?si=d855cb98d6eb4894&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/badbadnews/1827945347?i=1827945348&ref=glamglare.com).
### There Are Choices
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/there-are-choices/
Last updated: 2025-08-22T11:15:49.000Z
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 in a military AI startup](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/17/spotifys-daniel-ek-leads-investment-in-defense-startup-helsing.html?ref=glamglare.com), it is for some artists too much to take.

A private investment has only a loose connection to Spotify's operation, but it strikingly shows that Daniel Ek does neither care about music nor the culture around it. For him, it was just the first building block for his money-making empire. Like many other tech companies, it turns out that the incentives for the management are aligned only for the benefit of a few investors.

The technology and infrastructure that Spotify uses are commodities today, hence there is plenty of competition. Their only special asset is that apparently, everybody considers them first when thinking of consuming music, which leads to a steady rise in paid subscriptions.

Everybody does their best to promote Spotify. glamglare puts Spotify playlist and links front and center. Many artists or their representatives presume that we have a Spotify subscription (we do) when they are reaching out to us with new music. At shows, you often hear phrases like "Find us on Spotify and all that stuff.” And, on a related note, why do many artists use Instagram as their primary or even only communication channel, which is controlled by another billionaire who always puts money first?

The Canadian Band **Godspeed You! Black Emperor** is even more consequential and [wants to have nothing to do with any of the streaming services](https://www.govisland.com/blog/the-trust-for-governors-island-debuts-new-hybrid-electric-ferry-the-harbor-charger?ref=glamglare.com). They don’t comment on why exactly they do this (they are not on Instagram either!), but maybe they make so little money from streaming that they believe they can do without. These are tough decisions – after all, we need to connect with the largest possible audience. But it is good to remember that we have choices, and don‘t always have to follow the most convenient path.

### News From New York Harbour

Last Saturday, we boarded the other ship of the Seaport Museum, the 1930 tug boat [**W.O. Decker**](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/w-o-decker/?ref=glamglare.com). The vessel is tiny and can take maybe ten passengers and a crew of four, including a docent, who can provide information about New York and its harbour.

The trip is $30 per person, roughly the same as what you pay at the Circle Line to sit with a few hundred fellow passengers on deck and listen to a funny tour guide over the PA. Unfortunately, on the W.O. Decker there are only two rides per day on the weekend. Book [here](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/w-o-decker/?ref=glamglare.com) for a fantastic NYC experience!

Most boats in the New York Harbor have diesel engines, and some cloud themselves in thick brown smoke when they leave the dock. Finally, we have the first hybrid electric ferry [**Habour Charger**](https://www.govisland.com/blog/the-trust-for-governors-island-debuts-new-hybrid-electric-ferry-the-harbor-charger?ref=glamglare.com) in the Governors Island fleet, which will reduce emissions by up to 1400 tons of carbon dioxide annually, once the charging station is available.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

When you go alphabetically through your music library, or your record collection for that matter, you will make interesting discoveries. For one thing, your music taste might have changed or is always changing anyway: some albums simply don‘t connect anymore. But others are still great, yet I have lost track of the artist. Today‘s five songs belong to the latter category for the letters B and C.

- **Birch**, the project of singer, songwriter, and producer Michelle Birsky, culminated with the release of the stellar album [*femme.one*](https://glamglare.com/album/birch-femmeone?ref=glamglare.com) 2019\. Then she moved to the West Coast, and we lost contact.
- UK artist [**Boe Huntress**](https://www.boehuntress.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMTSnZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYUHpnSkZkcGM1V2M4cDRCAR6I8CJcB-lm1i70DIVmyqfU3qZGsgkCD5X5ypIK3voe-NZlSerxqg5%5F3PTa8g%5Faem%5Fn-kfbWcJ9KA4qNBqRBcZ5g&ref=glamglare.com) is a musician and visual artist. “[Day Becomes Night](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-boe-huntress-day-becomes-night/)” is an enchanting track that grabs me every time I listen.
- “[To Be Brave](https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-music-bryde-to-be-brave-album-announcement/)” is the opener of the debut album [*Like an Island*](https://glamglare.com/album/bryde-like-an-island?ref=glamglare.com) by London artist **Bryde**. The slow-burning song drags you into a fantastic album.
- Originally from Australia, **Bryony Parker** moved to London to pursue her music career. She released one very promising EP, [*The Life Illusion*](https://glamglare.com/album/bryony-parker-the-life-illusion?ref=glamglare.com) in 2018, but not much more after that.
- The sister duo Chaos Chaos played our very first [showcase in 2016](https://www.glamglare.com/music/chaos-chaos-headline-the-audiofemme-glamglare-northside-showcase/). Two years later, they released their[ *self-titled debut album*](https://glamglare.com/album/chaos-chaos-chaos-chaos?ref=glamglare.com) and then changed their priorities.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Tamar Berk, Silver Gore, Sarina, dalloway, The WIld Things, Paris Iliffe, and Small Shake

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsFkTrk6po1ServoszPEaFg&si=cGy-oDQ1NjFC3ggN&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- With “[NEVERENDING](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dalloway-neverending/)” NYC singer-songwriter [**dalloway**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dalloway?ref=glamglare.com) brings some hope into dark thoughts.
- "The song is a surrender just as much as it is a battle cry," says [**Sarina**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sarina?ref=glamglare.com) about her new single "[If you need me to be the villain (Then maybe I am)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sarina-if-you-need-me-to-be-the-villain-then-maybe-i-am/)."
- [**Silver Gore**](https://glamglare.com/artist/silver-gore?ref=glamglare.com), a new duo from London, pushes boundaries of pop music. "[All The Good Men](https://www.glamglare.com/music/silver-gore-all-the-good-men-video/)" is our Song Pick of the Day, but listen to all three released songs to get an idea.
- London band [**The Wild Things**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-wild-things?ref=glamglare.com) released "[I Can't Wait](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-wild-things-i-cant-wait/)," a joyful rock banger full of energy.
- “[My Bad](https://www.glamglare.com/music/paris-iliffe-my-bad/)” by London-based artist [**Paris Iliffe**](https://glamglare.com/artist/paris-iliffe?ref=glamglare.com) is a bright pop song that brings sparkle to your day.
- "[Veruca](https://www.glamglare.com/music/small-shake-veruca/)" is a quiet, meditative song about a past friendship. The track will be on [**Small Shake**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/small-shake?ref=glamglare.com)'s debut EP [*Platonics*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/small-shake-platonics?ref=glamglare.com), out this Friday.
- “[stay close by](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tamar-berk-stay-close-by/)” opens the new album [*ocd*](https://glamglare.com/artist/tamar-berk?ref=glamglare.com) by indie rocker [**Tamar Berk**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tamar-berk?ref=glamglare.com). She wanted to make “something that sounds familiar but also surprises you and makes you curious about what’s coming next,” and she certainly succeeds.

## Nine Photos of a delightful outing on the W. O. Decker

Oliver already whet your appetite for a trip on the W. O. Decker—didn’t he? If not, then it’s my turn to bring the whole story home! If you’re in New York, don’t wait, but book your spot on this charming little all-wooden tugboat, ready to take you to places you didn’t even know you wanted to see. Here are some impressions from our almost two-hour ride.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Tamar Berk - stay close by
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tamar-berk-stay-close-by/
Last updated: 2025-08-21T11:22:02.000Z
"stay close by" is the opener of indie rocker [**Tamar Berk**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tamar-berk?ref=glamglare.com)'s fifth solo album, [*ocd*](https://glamglare.com/artist/tamar-berk?ref=glamglare.com), out on September 5\. With distorted guitars and soft vocals, the song touches shoegaze territory before it culminates in a furious guitar solo.

Tamar says about the track:

> I wanted the first track and single to feel a little mysterious, a little off-center. Something that sounds familiar but also surprises you and makes you curious about what’s coming next.

Listen to "stay close by," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/rone78g?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the colorful video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[stay close by, by Tamar Berkfrom the album ocd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2572587139_3.jpg)Tamar Berkcwhitney![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2572587139_5.jpg)](https://tamarberk.bandcamp.com/track/stay-close-by?ref=glamglare.com)
### Small Shake - Veruca
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/small-shake-veruca/
Last updated: 2025-08-19T22:24:28.000Z
[**Small Shake**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/small-shake?ref=glamglare.com) 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 story of a friendship that’s gone, yet might still be revived one day.

Aarin’s emotive vocals hold it all together, and she shares:

> “*Funny enough, I wrote ‘Veruca’ when I was desperate to share a particularly juicy piece of music industry gossip. I knew my former confidant, my former friend, would revel in the story. I felt her absence stronger than ever, but had to laugh at the circumstances that had me so worked up. I conjured a future where we would be connected again, and could fill in the gaps of all we’d missed.*”

The single arrives with a beautiful video, filmed and directed by **Mia Gualtieri**, who explains:

> *"One of my great fears was looking into the abyss of deep water, but a recent dive trip with friends allowed me to face it head on. After a couple dives and seeing the bright orange Garibaldi fish, my lifelong phobia started to dissipate. I wanted to visually sum up my experience of facing the 'dark menacing water,' and 'Veruca' felt like a very serendipitous way to do so.*"

“Veruca” is taken from Small Shake’s debut EP [*Platonics*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/small-shake-platonics?ref=glamglare.com)*,* out this Friday. Listen to it now, today's Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Small Shake](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/small-shake?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Veruca" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ff5Tb5RzfTeh8zt0PrFTu?si=c828323db6bc464e&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/veruca-single/1815333756?ref=glamglare.com).

[Veruca, by Small Shakefrom the album Platonics![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0493111899_3.jpg)Small ShakeSmall Shake![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0493111899_5.jpg)](https://smallshake.bandcamp.com/track/veruca?ref=glamglare.com)
### Paris Iliffe - My Bad
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/paris-iliffe-my-bad/
Last updated: 2025-08-18T16:03:42.000Z
"My Bad" is a sparkling pop song that alternates between an ethereal verse and a beat-driven chorus, all held together by [**Paris Iliffe**](https://glamglare.com/artist/paris-iliffe?ref=glamglare.com)'s gorgeous, bright vocals. The new London-based singer-songwriter grew up in Sydney, Shanghai, and Singapore and offers a fresh perspective to pop music.

Listen to "My Bad," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://tr.ee/Bgk1hfYWwc?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### The Wild Things - I Can’t Wait
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-wild-things-i-cant-wait/
Last updated: 2025-08-17T17:52:38.000Z
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** ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-wild-things?ref=glamglare.com)is catchy from the very first note, perfect for hot summer nights and sure to hold up in the cooler months to come.

Vocalist Sydney Rae White shares about the track:

> "'I Can’t Wait' is part two of our love affair story, happening inside New Orleans. The gap between the singles is the realtime breakdown of our character’s relationship, ending in a vitriolic yet cathartic rock song. This song is a real shift for us in some really exciting ways. If 'Knock Down, Drag Out' is a nod to our past, 'I Can’t Wait' is a window into our future…"

Listen to "I Can’t Wait," our Song Pick of the Day, and watch the music video directed by Rob Kendrick:

Connect with [The Wild Things](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/the-wild-things?ref=glamglare.com) and add "I Can’t Wait" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1NSyT4n7ai1ogdrhCsqiNx?si=64f983a3e5be4607&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-cant-wait/1823093322?i=1823093324&ref=glamglare.com).
### Silver Gore - All The Good Men [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/silver-gore-all-the-good-men-video/
Last updated: 2025-08-16T16:02:38.000Z
When singer/drummer Ava Gore and producer Ethan P. Flynn met, creative sparks were flying, so they formed a band called [**Silver Gore**](https://glamglare.com/artist/silver-gore?ref=glamglare.com). "All The Good Men," a quirky, upbeat synth pop piece, was their first song they wrote together. But when you listen to the other two singles, that certainly does not fully define their music style. We'll learn more when their debut EP [*Dogs in Heaven*](https://glamglare.com/album/silver-gore-dogs-in-heaven?ref=glamglare.com) drops in September via Island Records.

The band says about the song:

> It’s a feel-good pop song. It’s sassy, it’s empowering. This song is about men behaving badly and managing to keep going despite them.

Listen to "All The Good Men," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://silvergore.lnk.to/AllTheGoodMen?ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sarina - If you need me to be  the villain (Then maybe I am)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sarina-if-you-need-me-to-be-the-villain-then-maybe-i-am/
Last updated: 2025-08-16T00:30:16.000Z
The new song by [**Sarina**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sarina?ref=glamglare.com), "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. Sarina dives into relationship conflicts and inner struggles, shining a light on emotional resilience and self-worth. Asked about the track, Sarina says:

> “‘If you need me to be the villain (Then maybe I am)’ is about an experience so many women have, especially in relationships, where we are made to feel like everything is ours to take responsibility for. No matter the issue, we feel like we have to apologize regardless of who was in the wrong. We reassure and apologize despite being the ones hurt. The song is a surrender just as much as it is a battle cry. In the same breath, I embrace my role as villain in your story, I question whether or not I’m the villain in my own story."

Listen to "If you need me to be the villain (Then maybe I am)," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sarina](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sarina?ref=glamglare.com) and add "If you need me to be the villain (Then maybe I am)" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6WiKsEPvjuCcprdv7511kJ?si=d9f13daa2a1d42fa&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/if-you-need-me-to-be-the-villain-then-maybe-i-am-single/1826029718?ref=glamglare.com).
### dalloway - NEVERENDING
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dalloway-neverending/
Last updated: 2025-08-14T16:13:52.000Z
A late-night doom-scrolling session sparked this song as a life-affirming counter-drug: every end signals a new beginning. The NYC-based singer-songwriter [**dalloway**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dalloway?ref=glamglare.com) tells this story in vivid lyrics and field recordings. The song also features an orchestra in Bulgaria, recorded live via Zoom, which creates a cinematic atmosphere without sacrificing its intimacy.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "NEVERENDING," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/neverending/1827785341?i=1827785342&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2F8HQvlInuIi91EfSTe8T7?si=07f69a9bb31741d6&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### We Are Sailing
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/we-are-sailing/
Last updated: 2025-08-14T14:18:40.000Z
In 2024, we took a [complete week off](https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-place-for-a-good-time-is-everywhere/) 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 the Pioneer through New York Harbour at sunset. There are plenty of options to experience New York City from the seaside, but the [Pioneer historic schooner](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/visit/sails%5Fcruises/?ref=glamglare.com) of the Seaport Museum has been our favorite for many years. It is small, has an engaged and friendly crew, and you sit close to the water when the vessel glides over the glittering bay. And they encourage you to bring your own picnic basket instead of selling food and drinks on board.

Just the right music is missing - a PA would probably not fit on a historic ship. (You can book sunset cruises on the[ Clipper City](https://manhattanbysail.com/clipper-city/?ref=glamglare.com) with a live jazz band.)

As a soundtrack for sailing, naturally, yacht rock comes to mind. A couple of weeks ago, the tribute band Yacht Rock Review packed the 3,500-capacity venue on the rooftop of Pier 17\. Many concertgoers wore white captain's hats, and many were not born yet when the music was new. To be honest, we also thought for a New York minute to buy tickets for that show, because a pier in the East River is not quite a yacht, but it comes close. The show was sold out long before its actual date, so our musing was a moot point.

But what is yacht rock exactly? If you select a yacht rock playlist on any of the DSPs, you typically get a hodgepodge of late 70s and early 80s songs with relaxed, jazzy vibes and sleek productions. The original definition is far narrower. It refers to a relatively small group of Los Angeles musicians who played in bands like **Doobie Brothers**, **Steely Dan**, or **Toto**. Their music was not called yacht rock at that time, either; it was just mainstream rock. The term came to life much later with a series of comedic videos, which parodied that scene.

Going by this, many frequent yacht rock playlist staples are out of scope. George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” fulfills all the criteria, including a video that features an actual yacht, but he is from England and not LA. “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty has that yearning saxophone riff and ultra-professional production, but he is Scottish.

On the other hand, the term “yacht rock” so easily invokes an idea of a certain quality of music, so why restrict it to the original circle of musicians? Hence, scroll down for five NEW songs that would fit a summer sailboat ride, even though the artists might not want to be associated with yacht rock.

## Five Songs

Listen to **all five songs** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

The music labeled as yacht rock is a product of its era, but the laid-back feeling of a Sunday afternoon on or near the water can be adapted into many genres. Our five songs today are the glamglare take on this theme.

- [**Brothertiger**](https://glamglare.com/artist/brothertiger?ref=glamglare.com) \- [Dancer on the Water](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-brothertiger-dancer-on-the-water-video/)
- [**Hachiku**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hachiku?ref=glamglare.com) \- Keep on Swimming
- [**Swimming Bell**](https://glamglare.com/artist/swimming-bell?ref=glamglare.com) \- 95 At Night
- [**Wyldest**](https://www.facebook.com/WyldestMusic/) \- [Seastroke](https://www.glamglare.com/music/song-pick-wyldest-seastroke/)
- [**Work Drugs**](https://www.instagram.com/workdrugs/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com) \- Age of Innocence

## Song Pick of the Day

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Aniqo, Daya, Lily Hain, Dear Boy Silyla, Austin Millz & Caroline Byrne, and Symbol Soup

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLht0DEoW6AFI1t1SsDBCZX2d&si=XVFmeOSXbuwH1bfu&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- “[it’s summer (& I hate you)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/silyla-its-summer-i-hate-you/)” - [**Silyla**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/silyla?ref=glamglare.com)'s new track is breezy and upbeat, so the ‘hate’ part apparently does not go too deep.
- New music from [**Lily Hain**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lily-hain?ref=glamglare.com)! "[You're just Mad!](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-hain-youre-just-mad/)" is "an anthem about taking back your power and paying no mind to people who only want to bring you down."
- The remaining summer weekends are numbered, but with bangers like "[Right Now](https://www.glamglare.com/music/austin-millz-right-now-ft-caroline-byrne/%0A)" by [**Austin Millz**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/austin-millz?ref=glamglare.com) and Caroline Byrne the party keeps going.
- ["The Call](https://www.glamglare.com/music/aniqo-the-call/)" is a bit mysterious for Berlin singer, songwriter, and producer [**Aniqo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aniqo?ref=glamglare.com), but "it’s definitely meant to give courage – to open the heart and follow it."
- "[Windbreaker](https://www.glamglare.com/music/symbol-soup-windbreaker/),” the new song by London singer/songwriter [**Symbol Soup**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/symbol-soup?ref=glamglare.com), is about a long-term relationship, about "wanting to protect the person you share your life with."
- “[Agnostic](https://www.glamglare.com/music/daya-agnostic/)” is the third single of [**Daya**](https://glamglare.com/artist/daya?ref=glamglare.com)’s new album, out in October. “Vocally, it was one of my favorites to write,” she says, and you can hear that.
- “It is crazy to have been a band for this long without contributing a primal-teenage-bedroom-rock riff," says Ben Grey, singer of [**Dear Boy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com). Now they've nailed it with "[After All](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-after-all-feat-rocket/)."

## Nine Photos Sailing (and Ferrying) New York Harbor

Last Thursday, we soaked up summer — literally — aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer, thanks to the South Street Seaport Museum’s sunset sail offer. Two hours on the harbor, favorite snacks and drinks in hand, and nothing but skyline and sea breeze — pure magic.

A few days later, we kept the waterfront streak going with a ferry trip to Governors Island, where we wandered, took in the views, and just enjoyed the day.

Here are nine photos from both outings.

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Photo: Elke Nominikat

(1-6) On board the Pioneer.  
(7-9) On the ferry and Governors Island.
### Dear Boy - After All (feat. Rocket)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-after-all-feat-rocket/
Last updated: 2025-08-13T22:32:04.000Z
California shoegazers [**Dear Boy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) 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 a long-overdue moment:

> “It is crazy to have been a band for this long without contributing a primal-teenage-bedroom-rock riff. Happy to finally right a wrong.”

The collaboration with **Rocket** adds layered vocal chemistry that pushes the song into dream-soaked territory, born from a friendship that runs deeper than music. Ben shares:

> “We first played with Rocket on New Year’s Eve a few years ago and became fast friends. We’re both from the Valley, went to the same pre-school, a tale as old as time. But truly, they’re an important band, and I think Alithea has one of the defining rock voices of this generation. We feel so honored she sang on '*After All*.' It’s the Catherine Wheel/Throwing Muses moment we’ve always dreamed of.”

Listen to "After All," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Dear Boy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com) and add "After All" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6H7pcBSL1OHAn7X8IAfHEo?si=143e35c536eb458f&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/after-all-feat-rocket-single/1827298296?ref=glamglare.com).
### Daya - Agnostic
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/daya-agnostic/
Last updated: 2025-08-12T16:05:41.000Z
With winning a Grammy, charting in the Top 40, and a multi-billion-stream Chainsmokers collaboration, [**Daya**](https://glamglare.com/artist/daya?ref=glamglare.com) usually would fly mile-high above the glamglare radar. But after all that success, the Pennsylvania-native chose to change direction and take more control of songwriting and production.

Her new track "Agnostic," the third single from her upcoming album [*Till Every Petal Drops*](https://glamglare.com/album/daya-til-every-petal-drops?ref=glamglare.com), is an elegant beat-driven pop gem. Daya explains:

> “It’s about finding your way through the wave of numbness that follows the end of a relationship. Creating it felt like stepping into new territory for me with the production, and vocally, it was one of my favorites to write.” 

Listen to "Agnostic," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7lXsk9wPqSrFUJ1vdiSPXL?si=2f42581e0c5b4e77&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/agnostic/1831273145?i=1831273147&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Symbol Soup - Windbreaker
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/symbol-soup-windbreaker/
Last updated: 2025-08-11T17:45:03.000Z
London-based singer/songwriter [**Symbol Soup**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/symbol-soup?ref=glamglare.com), the project of **Michael Rea**, is back with his evocative new single "Windbreaker," out now on [Sad Club Records](https://sadclubrecords.bandcamp.com/?ref=glamglare.com). 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 shield it can be against a chaotic world. And beyond its irresistible melody, it’s Michael’s gorgeous, deeply comforting vocals that truly stayed with me.

Michael explains:

> *“Windbreaker is about wanting to protect the person you share your life with*. *Once you have harmony and a safe inner world with a partner, everything outside of that can feel harsh by comparison. I’ve been with my partner since we were seventeen, and as you grow together that shared world becomes more and more of a focal point for what’s important and what isn’t. It’s also about the weirdness of having so much common history, and having such a close witness as you become roughly the people you envisioned becoming when you were young and daunted.”*

Listen to "Windbreaker," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Symbol Soup](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/symbol-soup?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Windbreaker" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0lAcU9RMSrFYKuum4wj1Ki?si=bfcfb1ca8f294f32&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/windbreaker-single/1823890787?ref=glamglare.com).

[Windbreaker, by Symbol Souptrack by Symbol Soup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1648233149_3.jpg)Symbol SoupSymbol Soup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1648233149_5.jpg)](https://symbolsoup.bandcamp.com/track/windbreaker?ref=glamglare.com)
### Aniqo - The Call
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/aniqo-the-call/
Last updated: 2025-08-10T18:03:47.000Z
Anita Goß, the singer, songwriter, and producer behind [**Aniqo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aniqo?ref=glamglare.com), describes her new song, "The Call," as "transitional." The epic, passionate track indeed picks up where her debut album, [*Birth*](https://glamglare.com/album/aniqo-birth?ref=glamglare.com), left off, but where it might lead Anita is curious herself:

> I’ve only recently come to understand that 'The Call' is, for me personally, a kind of bridge into the light – a symbolic reflection of my time spent confronting both inner and outer shadows. What this song will ultimately mean, I may only discover in the future. But it’s definitely meant to give courage – to open the heart and follow it.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "The Call," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-call-single/1828699481?ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2l63a1pzhL8YoUDqp9rnYD?si=fc35447b16984cef&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Austin Millz - Right Now ft. Caroline Byrne
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/austin-millz-right-now-ft-caroline-byrne/
Last updated: 2025-08-09T17:23:15.000Z
DJ, producer, and songwriter [**Austin Millz**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/austin-millz?ref=glamglare.com) teams up with [Caroline Byrne](https://www.instagram.com/iamcarolinebyrne?ref=glamglare.com), 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 him as an artist from the start. *“It’s the epitome of what embodies me as an individual,”* he says of his hometown. Now based in Los Angeles, Millz credits the city with helping him blur boundaries, letting his music transcend genres, cultures, and borders.

Listen to "Right Now," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Austin Millz](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/austin-millz?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Right Now" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/69kA0r4P0OYNRunizcANLu?si=c5dbbbbfb3fc4865&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/right-now/1826867006?i=1826867008&ref=glamglare.com).
### Lily Hain - You‘re Just Mad!
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lily-hain-youre-just-mad/
Last updated: 2025-08-08T16:06:52.000Z
Friendships change when you grow older. “You‘re Just Mad!“ is an honest talk with somebody who has (no longer) your best interests in mind. The new song by NYC-based singer/songwriter [**Lily Hain**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lily-hain?ref=glamglare.com) is a straightforward, sing-along indie pop banger. „You’re just Mad!“ is the first new release since [*Fatal Flaws*](https://glamglare.com/album/lily-hain-fatal-flaws?ref=glamglare.com), Lily‘s stellar 2024 debut album.

She says:

> You’re Just Mad! was inspired by an encounter I had with someone I used to be friends. This "friend" never really acted like a friend. She talked about me behind my back, lied about me, among other things and I realized that I deserved better. This song is for anybody who has ever had a frienemie. It’s an anthem about taking back your power and paying no mind to people who only want to bring you down.

Listen to „You‘re Just Mad!,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://ffm.to/yourejustmadsingle?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Silyla - it’s summer (& I hate you)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/silyla-its-summer-i-hate-you/
Last updated: 2026-02-28T17:18:54.000Z
London-based [**Silyla**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/silyla?ref=glamglare.com) 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.

Produced by her partner Rndmbeats, Silyla shares about their collaboration:

> *“the songs I make with Rndm are never made necessarily with the intention to release, they are more made as an outcome of one of our favourite ways of spending time with each other. Sometimes I write songs for others, sometimes I write for myself, I just see what falls out. It’s fun, it’s for passion. Whatever we naturally fall into that day, we follow and do. We’re always down to experiment, because it’s casual, no pressure, just having a good time.”*

Listen to "it’s summer (& I hate you)," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Silyla](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/silyla?ref=glamglare.com) and add "it’s summer (& I hate you)" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1y6klDpcr8d15WB8kNCQBM?si=25b68c7a70c44f85&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-summer-i-hate-you/1822512138?i=1822512139&ref=glamglare.com).
### Enjoy the View
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/enjoy-the-view/
Last updated: 2025-08-07T14:09:44.000Z
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, Staten Island, New Jersey, and the Statue of Liberty. Battery Park was also prominently featured later that year in the movie *Desperately Seeking Susan*, which emphasized that this spot represents New York City at its most grand.

When we later lived downtown in the 2000s, we often visited the park, but the farther we moved away, the less frequently we could get there. So it was a big disappointment to see the park mostly turned into a construction site when we moved back last year. There is a good reason for this work – to make the waterfront resilient against storm surges – but it removes one of the neighborhood’s biggest attractions.

But the worst is over! Two weeks ago, Robert F. Wagner Park, west of Battery Park, reopened. It is a beautiful small park, with lawns, wooden terraces with plenty of seating, and, of course, a fantastic view. We liked it so much that we spent two afternoons there last weekend. To get a taste of it, check out the photos below.

## Shoegaze

Last Friday, [**Wisp**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wisp?ref=glamglare.com) from San Francisco released her debut album [*If Not Winter*](https://glamglare.com/album/wisp-if-not-winter?ref=glamglare.com), a beautiful take on a classic genre: shoegaze. This kind of music is easy to recognize with its massive, layered guitar textures and washed-out vocals low in the mix. But where does it come from?

Elke and I first heard the term ‘shoegaze’ in the early 2010s. I can't remember the exact details, but the New York band ****[**Dead Leaf Echo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dead-leaf-echo?ref=glamglare.com)****, which we saw live opening for Chapterhouse, and the now-defunct Guardian Music podcast probably played a role. And of course, the word itself sparks curiosity.

It turns out that the term ‘shoegaze’ was coined in the early 1990s. Its exact origin is contested, but it refers to the way many shoegaze guitarists would perform while looking down at their array of effect pedals. A more abstract interpretation suggests that shoegaze is less about performance and audience interaction, and more about immersing oneself in the act of creating sound. Needless to say, this approach wasn’t appreciated by everyone.

## Five Songs

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

The late 80s and early 90s were the heyday of shoegaze rock. This week’s five songs present classics and one band that heavily influenced the genre.

- “When You Sleep” is a track on one of the defining albums of shoegaze, 1991’s *Loveless* by [**My Bloody Valentine**](https://mybloodyvalentine.org/?ref=glamglare.com). Myth and mystery linger around its two-year recording saga and the uncompromising creative force behind it.
- Curiously, the 90s shoegaze bands tend to have multiple singers, like [**Slowdive**](https://slowdiveofficial.com/?ref=glamglare.com) with Neil Halstead and Rachel Goswell. “Alison” is from their 1993 album *Souvlaki*.
- I remember the buzz when [**Ride**](https://www.thebandride.com/?ref=glamglare.com) reunited in 2014 and played some shows in NYC. They released their last album in 2024, their seventh since their first record in 1990, *Nowhere*, which features “Vapour Trail.”
- [**Lush**](https://4ad.com/artists/lush?ref=glamglare.com) was fronted by two female singer/guitarists, Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson, which brought a different angle to the genre. “Sweetness and Light” is the title track of their 1990 EP.
- “Sugar Hiccup” by [**Cocteau Twins**](https://cocteautwins.com/?ref=glamglare.com) came out almost a decade before shoegaze manifested itself. However, the band’s music was highly influential on all of the above, including Wisp.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Jane Inc., Aleia, Wisp, Yndling, Nick Faye, Emily Yacina, and Golden Apes

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhuTikCfSjOR2-n5-L40VuJj&si=zbwxDSehlHbeioD7&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- "[Pretty When I Cry](https://www.glamglare.com/music/aleia-pretty-when-i-cry/)" is the second ever single by Australian singer-songwriter [**Aleia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aleia?ref=glamglare.com) about "the desperation of clinging to the belief someone has your best interests at heart when they don’t."
- The Berlin-based band [**Golden Apes**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/golden-apes?ref=glamglare.com) releases a sequel, "[Stranger (When I Left)](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jane-inc-elastic/),” to a 25-year-old goth rock song.
- "The experience unlocked something for me," says [**Jane Inc.**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jane-inc?ref=glamglare.com) about her car accident, and made a groovy retro-disco dance track „[elastic](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jane-inc-elastic/)“ about it.
- "[Wait Around](https://www.glamglare.com/music/nick-faye-wait-around/)" is an acknowledgment that love alone is often not enough. With his new song, the Canadian indie rocker [**Nick Faye**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nick-faye?ref=glamglare.com) wants to remind you "to be open, ready, and patient for new love that may fit into the lifestyle you’re trying to lead."
- The San Francisco shoegazer [**Wisp**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wisp?ref=glamglare.com) releases her debut album [*If Not Winter*](https://glamglare.com/album/wisp-if-not-winter?ref=glamglare.com). She says: "It's a vulnerable reflection of my most inner thoughts and memories i wanted to eternize." The latest single, "[Black Swan](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wisp-black-swan-v/),” also comes with a ghostly video.
- "[Talk Me Down](https://www.glamglare.com/music/emily-yacina-talk-me-down/)" is the shape-shifting, shimmering lead single of [**Emily Yacina**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emily-yacina?ref=glamglare.com) new album.
- The Norwegian dream-pop artist [**Yndling**](https://glamglare.com/artist/yndling?ref=glamglare.com) returns with a gorgeous new single, "[Fences](https://www.glamglare.com/music/yndling-fences/)."

## Nine Photos of an Afternoon at Wagner Park

Finally! We can once again enjoy the sweeping vistas of Lower Manhattan! From here, the view stretches across the open sea to Brooklyn, Governors Island, Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty, and New Jersey. The redesign by the [Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency Project](https://bpca.ny.gov/wagner-park/?ref=glamglare.com) is truly commendable. Tiered wooden terraces offer a calm, inviting space to sit and take it all in. Or spread out a blanket on the expansive lawn and enjoy a picnic. Here’s to many more relaxing afternoons in New York’s newest outdoor haven!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Yndling - Fences
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/yndling-fences/
Last updated: 2025-08-06T16:10:34.000Z
„Fences“ opens the second leg of [**Yndling**](https://glamglare.com/artist/yndling?ref=glamglare.com)‘s journey to her new full-length album *Time Time Time (I’m in the Palm of Your Hand)*, out later this year via Spirit Goth Records. A beautiful blend of electronics and ethereal guitar work, the song switches moods like the inner dialog it reflects.

Yndling explains:

> Fences is about self-isolation and kind of the patterns your brain works itself into when you're struggling with those kind of emotions, and how your mind works against you sometimes. It's produced with a blend of programmed and live drums, giving the verses a claustrophobic feel whilst the choruses open up*.*

Listen to „Fences,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Emily Yacina - Talk Me Down
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/emily-yacina-talk-me-down/
Last updated: 2025-08-05T19:42:56.000Z
There’s a playful joy running through [**Emily Yacina**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emily-yacina?ref=glamglare.com)’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 ends. Magnificent.

The Long Beach, California-based artist will release her new album *Veilfall* on September 26\. Pre-order it [here](https://emilyyacina.bandcamp.com/album/veilfall?ref=glamglare.com).

Listen to "Talk Me Down," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Emily Yacina](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/emily-yacina?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Talk Me Down" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4ilUHtlLzIiwx3VvnKfVNM?si=5466508ab3f441e4&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/talk-me-down/1828827207?i=1828827208&ref=glamglare.com).

[Talk Me Down, by Emily Yacinafrom the album Veilfall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0029850503_3.jpg)Emily YacinaBandcamp New & Notable Mar 26, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0029850503_5.jpg)](https://emilyyacina.bandcamp.com/track/talk-me-down?ref=glamglare.com)
### Wisp - Black Swan [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wisp-black-swan-v/
Last updated: 2025-08-04T16:39:55.000Z
The San Francisco musician Natalie Lu, aka [**Wisp**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wisp?ref=glamglare.com), goes all out on shoegaze rock on her debut album [*If Not Winter*](https://glamglare.com/album/wisp-if-not-winter?ref=glamglare.com), out now on Music Soup/Interscope. Put your headphones on and let her expansive guitar sounds wash you away into a weightless drift.

Wisp says about the album:

> "If Not Winter: is a look into my diary entries and all of my childhood dreams. Evoking feelings of limerence, nostalgia, infatuation to the highest levels- it's a vulnerable reflection of my most inner thoughts and memories i wanted to eternize, to look back on, and for everyone else to relate and find meaning in.

 Together with the album, she released a ghostly, glowing video for the penultimate song "Black Swan." Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/black-swan/1821284605?i=1821284788&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4Xu6PC9zAzBECTYAEY9glE?si=da940af7975e49b2&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video directed by Claryn Chong below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Nick Faye - Wait Around
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/nick-faye-wait-around/
Last updated: 2025-08-08T12:00:33.000Z
At first, "Wait Around" by [**Nick Faye**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nick-faye?ref=glamglare.com) 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 makes this track such a delight.

“Wait Around” is the fourth single from Faye’s forthcoming album *Good (Love)*, due out September 26, 2025.

Nick Faye, who hails from Regina, Saskatchewan, shares this about the song:

> Sometimes you might share special connections and deep love with amazing people on completely different life paths. “**Wait Around**” is a song that reflects on appreciating, accepting, and mourning the end of those relationships. It also serves as an optimistic self-dialogue to be open, ready, and patient for new love that may fit into the lifestyle you’re trying to lead.

Listen to "Wait Around," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Nick Faye](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nick-faye?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Wait Around" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6xi5LMFnsEsBlDdaJDKKVa?si=f2f673c10a4d426d&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/wait-around/1822592382?i=1822592383&ref=glamglare.com).

[Wait Around, by Nick Fayetrack by Nick Faye![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3568610311_3.jpg)Nick FayeNick Faye![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3568610311_5.jpg)](https://nickfaye.bandcamp.com/track/wait-around?ref=glamglare.com)
### Jane Inc. - elastic
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/jane-inc-elastic/
Last updated: 2025-08-02T16:34:50.000Z
"elastic" could easily pass as a carefree, disco-infused summer dance banger, if Carlyn Bezic, aka [**Jane Inc.**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jane-inc?ref=glamglare.com)**,** didn't open the song with the line "I wanna get closer to death, Feel it shatter against my head." Still, it all makes sense, though, as Carlyn explains:

> “elastic” was inspired by performing in the aftermath of the car accident. The experience unlocked something for me, and I felt I could perform with more freedom and abandon than ever before. Here I imagine the audience as a lover, and under their gaze, life is filled with pure Dionysian possibility: an unrolling and malleable series of nows.

"elastic" is on Jane Inc.'s new album [*A RUPTURE A CANYON A BIRTH*](https://glamglare.com/album/jane-inc-a-rupture-a-canyon-a-birth?ref=glamglare.com), out on October 17 via Telephone Explosion Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://lnk.to/Janeicelastic?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Golden Apes - Stranger (When I Left)
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/golden-apes-stranger-when-i-left/
Last updated: 2025-08-01T21:56:55.000Z
Berlin-based indie quartet [**Golden Apes**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/golden-apes?ref=glamglare.com) releases a spiritual follow-up to “Travelling Strangers” with today’s new single, “Stranger (When I Left).” From the first notes, the track is instantly alluring, evoking some of my favorite dark wave artists of the ’80s. Four decades on, this sound is still very much alive—and I couldn’t be happier to hear such a fresh and powerful take on it.

Driven by gritty guitars and sweeping dynamic shifts, the song channels the band’s early Goth rock roots—no coincidence, as it lyrically and emotionally picks up where “Travelling Strangers” left off nearly 25 years ago.

Listen to "Stranger (When I Left)," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with Golden Apes and add "Stranger (When I Left)" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6XSYCzkT4zcxSnoaQZhXb0?si=60f37f07c5694969&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/stranger-when-i-left-single/1828329224?ref=glamglare.com).

[Stranger (When I left), by Golden Apestrack by Golden Apes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2299780219_3.jpg)Golden ApesGolden Apes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2299780219_5.jpg)](https://goldenapes.bandcamp.com/track/stranger-when-i-left?ref=glamglare.com)
### Aleia - Pretty When I Cry
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/aleia-pretty-when-i-cry/
Last updated: 2025-07-31T16:21:15.000Z
In "Pretty When I Cry," the Australian singer-songwriter [**Aleia**](https://glamglare.com/artist/aleia?ref=glamglare.com) delivers a decisive verdict about her hopefully now ex-partner. The folk-pop song is emotional, but gentle, as if she still sees the fault with herself. Aleia explains:

> "Pretty When I Cry" was written about the desperation of clinging to the belief someone has your best interests at heart when they don’t. When you have tell yourself a lie until you trust it as the truth, even when all the sign suggest otherwise.

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Pretty When I Cry," on your [favorite streaming service](https://aleia.lnk.to/pretty-when-i-cry?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube: 

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### “Artistically, I’m not worried”
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/artistically-im-not-worried/
Last updated: 2025-07-31T14:10:35.000Z
Music and technology have always shared a symbiotic – nearly every instrument beyond the most basic stems from human ingenuity, designed to create intriguing sounds or simplify the act of playing. One could say that the digital audio workstation (DAW) stands as the most advanced instrument: a piece of software that can run on entry-level computers and can generate every imaginable musical piece.

But where lies the line between innovation and excess? How much craftsmanship and effort must go into a piece of art to make it valuable? Can it still be called art when everyone can make art?

These questions resist easy answers. In some cases, the result is all that counts. For example, you probably don't care if the photographer spends days in the dark room or hours at the computer to edit your wedding photos.

With music, it is different. In some genres, like jazz, the mastery of an acoustic instrument is paramount. In electronic music, the tactile use of analog gear holds deep meaning for some—and little for others.

Sam Valenti, the owner of the Michigan-based record label [Ghostly International,](https://ghostly.com/?ref=glamglare.com) runs a fabulous newsletter, [Herb Sundays](https://herbsundays.substack.com/), that is typically centered around a playlist curated by an artist. Recently, he [interviewed Robert Henke](https://herbsundays.substack.com/p/the-herb-sundays-weekend-magazine-64b?utm%5Fsource=post-email-title&publication%5Fid=503590&post%5Fid=167388339&utm%5Fcampaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=cd6oq&triedRedirect=true&utm%5Fmedium=email), who makes music as Monolake, and happens to be the cofounder of [Ableton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ableton?ref=glamglare.com), a German company that creates music software and hardware.

Their flagship product, Ableton Live, is one of the most widespread DAWs, particularly popular with electronic musicians. Robert says that while most (electronic) music is done in software, working with vintage hardware is still a boost for creativity. “So, in terms of music production, ultimately, what I'm doing is I have a few selected old instruments that are from that time and that I value very much. I play with them. I record some sounds, and then I use those sounds on my laptop,” he explains.

The elephant in the room, however, is AI, and how it affects the artistic process. Ableton Live does not have any AI-powered capabilities as of now, but of course, they are thinking about it. “There are tons of great use cases for AI,” he says, and lays out how AI can help spark new ideas based on what is already there. But when an artist wants to push the boundaries, they still need to rely on their own creativity. “I’m afraid of energy consumption and its environmental impact, monopolies, and the politics of this tech — but artistically, I’m not worried,” he concludes.

We all have the choice of what we enjoy and appreciate and what not. I still believe that the [human element will continue to play a major role in art](https://www.glamglare.com/music/human-made/), no matter how sophisticated technology may become.

## glamglare favorites

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

The five new songs for the glamglare favorites playlist come from London and/or Brighton artists, who have a musical connection with each other. We have also met them all personally over the years.

- [**Penelope Isles**](https://www.instagram.com/penelopeisles?ref=glamglare.com) \- Rocking at the Bottom
- [**Hilang Child**](https://glamglare.com/artist/hilang-child?ref=glamglare.com) \- [Hey Man](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hilang-child-hey-man/)
- [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com) \- [Secret Garden](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wyldest-secret-garden/)
- [**Tusks**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tusks?ref=glamglare.com) \- Gold
- [**Helen Ganya**](https://glamglare.com/artist/helen-ganya?ref=glamglare.com) \- [Chaiyo!](https://www.glamglare.com/music/helen-ganya-chaiyo/)

## Song Pick of the Day

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Isabel LaRosa, Dutch Mustard, ugly ozo, Nicky MacKenzie, iamnotshane, Ruti, and PHEA

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dutch-mustard-life/%0A)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- Wanna be [**iamnotshane**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/iamnotshane?ref=glamglare.com)'s "[Love Interest of the Month](https://www.glamglare.com/music/iamnotshane-love-interest-of-the-month/)?" But don't take it too seriously. "It’s an alt-pop synthwave blend of sarcasm and 80s post-punk," he explains.
- [**ugly ozo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ugly-ozo?ref=glamglare.com)'s new song "[madonna](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ugly-ozo-madonna/)" is a fierce, grungy love letter to a younger sibling.
- London musician [**Ruti**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ruti?ref=glamglare.com) is back with an absolutely gorgeous song, "[Maybe I Got it Wrong](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ruti-maybe-i-got-it-wrong/)."
- The Berlin/LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**PHEA**](https://glamglare.com/artist/phea?ref=glamglare.com) shares a new synth-pop gem "[Ride or Die](https://www.glamglare.com/music/phea-ride-or-die/)" from her upcoming EP "Flowers on Caskets - Teaching a Cyborg How to Bury People."
- Do you know "the feeling you get when you know you're supposed to say no, but you just can't help saying yes?" Canadian artist [**Nicky MacKenzie**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nicky-mackenzie?ref=glamglare.com) describes it perfectly in her new song "[I Should Go](https://www.glamglare.com/music/nicky-mackenzie-i-should-go/)."
- How long can you deny that you are “wanting someone you know you can’t have?” [**Isabel LaRosa**](https://glamglare.com/artist/isabel-larosa?ref=glamglare.com) does not want to give up in her new song “[My Girl](https://www.glamglare.com/music/isabel-larosa-my-girl/).”
- When things get "chaotic and absurd," the new song "[Life](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dutch-mustard-life/%0A)" by London artist [**Dutch Mustard**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dutch-mustard?ref=glamglare.com) is the music you need.

## Nine Photos from a Lovely Downtown Brooklyn Outing

Last Saturday, we took the ferry to Dumbo and, several hours later, back to Manhattan. In between, we wandered through Brooklyn Heights, down Montague Street, and over to Fulton Street—just in time to catch the happy hour at the gorgeous **Gage & Tollner**. We sipped on a perfectly named “tiny tini,” shared a dozen oysters, and chatted with fellow patrons who swore by the kitchen’s beef tartare. If you’re in the mood for a beautifully preserved Victorian dining experience—where even the cheeky “historic communication device” sign over the telephone feels avant-garde—you’ve come to the right place. The prices? Surprisingly reasonable, especially during happy hour. And the ambiance? Simply spectacular. We’ll be back!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Dutch Mustard - Life
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/dutch-mustard-life/
Last updated: 2025-07-30T16:08:28.000Z
[**Dutch Mustard**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dutch-mustard?ref=glamglare.com)is the project of London-based artist Sarah-Jayne Riedel, aka SJ, who just released the hard-hitting and instantly catchy single “Life.” It’s the kind of song that punches you in the chest with its raw emotion and towering hooks — a track that deserves a lot more attention than a condiment name might suggest. But once you hit play, you won’t forget it.

SJ explains:

> *“Life is the soundtrack to that heartbreak you should’ve seen coming, when everything gets so chaotic and absurd, all you want to do is tap out for a minute.”*

Listen to "Life," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Dutch Mustard](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dutch-mustard?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Life" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1rjNcRFwghUKoZA5wn61Uu?si=9650e58d42f441bc&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/life/1819460707?i=1819460716&ref=glamglare.com).
### Isabel LaRosa - My Girl
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/isabel-larosa-my-girl/
Last updated: 2025-07-29T16:04:59.000Z
"My Girl" is a daydream about having one last shot with someone you have already lost. With sadness in her voice, [**Isabel LaRosa**](https://glamglare.com/artist/isabel-larosa?ref=glamglare.com) imagines what could have been with such vivid intensity that one might think of a happy ending – if there wasn't that first verse line.

Isabel explains:

> My Girl is about wanting someone you know you can’t have, but still not being able to let go of the “what if.” It’s about being unafraid to love loudly even if there are consequences. It’s very special to me because it’s a part of my identity that I’ve never shared before.

Listen to "My Girl," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [**favorite streaming service**](https://isabellarosa.lnk.to/mygirl?ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Nicky MacKenzie - I Should Go
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/nicky-mackenzie-i-should-go/
Last updated: 2025-07-28T22:58:07.000Z
Canadian pop singer/songwriter [**Nicky MacKenzie**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nicky-mackenzie?ref=glamglare.com) delivers an instantly alluring track with “I Should Go,” driven by an infectious disco beat and silky vocals. Asked about the track, Nicky says:

> "I wrote this song about bad habits, dark and twisted nights, and the feeling you get when you know you're supposed to say no, but you just can't help saying yes." 

Listen to "I Should Go," our Song Pick of the Day, and check out the vibrant video directed by **Zia Kalyan**:

Connect with [Nicky MacKenzie](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/nicky-mackenzie?ref=glamglare.com) and add "I Should Go" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6D8g0ZHiSxEBzRiapMFzwn?si=4f705c857b3e4bff&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-should-go/1826931976?i=1826931977&ref=glamglare.com).
### PHEA - Ride or Die
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/phea-ride-or-die/
Last updated: 2025-07-27T17:07:44.000Z
The Berlin and LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer [**PHEA**](https://glamglare.com/artist/phea?ref=glamglare.com) has gone through life-changing experiences and used music as a way to cope with them. While her new song has an upbeat, cheerful vibe, she also uses a moving original soundbite of her describing the situation at the hospital.

"Ride or Die" is the third single off PHEA's upcoming EP *Flowers on Caskets - Teaching a Cyborg How to Bury People*, out on August 22.

She explains:

> I was ten years old the first time I was reanimated after my heart went into cardiac arrest. After being put into an induced coma, open-heart surgery, receiving my first implanted defibrillator, and seven weeks in intensive care, I was "up and functioning," ready to be discharged as a medically defined cyborg. Over and over again, I was told how happy and thankful I must be to still be alive, walking, speaking and not brain-dead. 

She adds

> What I didn't know back then was that I had every right to "not be okay," to feel like my body had been taken apart and put back together without consent, and with that, my sense of self ravished. Medical advances are what helped me survive against all odds and led me on a journey of questioning my survival, learning to claim my body again, and finding purpose and comfort in using my biggest fears and insecurities as a strength.

Listen to "Ride or Die," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ride-or-die/1824515961?i=1824515963&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7A6BREshRrCXX6nWgGLSan?si=cd0663b34998492e&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Ruti - Maybe I Got It Wrong
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ruti-maybe-i-got-it-wrong/
Last updated: 2025-07-26T18:28:58.000Z
With its restrained production, mesmerizing rhythm, and [**Ruti**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ruti?ref=glamglare.com)’s ethereal, stunning vocals, "Maybe I Got It Wrong" emerges as a highly alluring masterpiece of R&B-tinged pop. Can't wait for what's next for this British artist!

Listen to "Maybe I Got It Wrong," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Ruti](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ruti?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Maybe I Got It Wrong" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0mruo27X0hyf51CvH3gPZ0?si=8b8512ce89824bcb&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/maybe-i-got-it-wrong/1819769433?i=1819769434&ref=glamglare.com).
### ugly ozo - madonna
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ugly-ozo-madonna/
Last updated: 2025-07-25T15:58:22.000Z
A declaration of love for a younger sister could be a sugar-sweet song. Still, by turning it into a fuzzy rock track, UK singer-songwriter Jessica Baker, aka [**ugly ozo**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ugly-ozo?ref=glamglare.com), acknowledges that the baby will grow up and leave her own mark on the world.

Jessica explains:

> “madonna’ is written from the perspective of an older sister looking out for her younger sibling, and is both deeply personal and widely resonant. It’s a grunge-soaked ode to sisterhood, vulnerability, and the bittersweet feeling of watching someone you love grow into themselves, with an overbearing sense of aching protectiveness

„madonna“ will be on ugly ozo‘s debut EP, *stargirl*, out on October 24 via REX RECX. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://rexrecs.lnk.to/madonna?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

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### iamnotshane - Love Interest of the Month
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/iamnotshane-love-interest-of-the-month/
Last updated: 2025-07-25T02:05:31.000Z
I’m not sure whether [**iamnotshane**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/iamnotshane?ref=glamglare.com) is one of those dangerously good-looking guys you should avoid at all costs—or if his new single “Love Interest of the Month” is a tongue-in-cheek warning. Either way, there’s definitely something sweet—and maybe a little self-aware—about this Los Angeles-based pop artist. Decide for yourself!

About the track, iamnotshane says:

> *“Love Interest of the Month” is about your current obsession you’ll love forever and never forget about until next month, when a new obsession arrives. It’s an alt-pop synthwave blend of sarcasm and 80s post-punk..”*

Listen to "Love Interest of the Month," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [iamnotshane](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/iamnotshane?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Love Interest of the Month" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7j5WfCVbHD2lW9KzjYy6f4?si=7ae505a1ab1a4c8d&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-interest-of-the-month/1824217618?i=1824217620&ref=glamglare.com).
### The Future in the 70s
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/the-future-in-the-70s/
Last updated: 2025-07-24T13:57:44.000Z
Last Saturday, we went to the MoMA for a short visit. Without specific plans, we ended up spending our time in a small exhibition about the [**Nagakin Capsule Tower**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakagin%5FCapsule%5FTower?ref=glamglare.com), a 13-story mixed-use building built in Tokyo in 1972.

Each unit of the building was a "capsule,” a small space with an integrated bathroom where one person could sleep, work, and relax with built-in entertainment appliances. The architect [**Kisho Kurokawa**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisho%5FKurokawa?ref=glamglare.com) envisioned that the capsules could be exchanged and moved to other similar buildings. In a video, he explained how a capsule could be loaded onto a ship, so you could take your own living and working environment with you wherever you want in the world.

Looking back, this seems such a blue-eyed vision of the future. Do we even want such mobility? What are the environmental costs? And would that not widen the gap between the rich and the poor?

This echoes in a claim that Uwe Schütter makes on the first pages of his book “[Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany](https://mastbooks.com/products/kraftwerk-future-music-from-germany?ref=glamglare.com),” which I finally started this weekend. The future is cancelled, he quotes music critic [Mark Fisher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%5FFisher?ref=glamglare.com) as an explanation why nobody makes music for the future, like Kraftwerk set out to do in the 1970s.

I'm not sure about that. In the 70s, synthesizers were new and an obvious way to create music that had never been heard before. Today, electronic music is ubiquitous and a fundamental building block for much of the music we hear. But that does not mean that artists do not strive to find new and futuristic expressions for their music. For example, in the early 2010s, artists like [**FKA twigs**](https://glamglare.com/artist/fka-twigs?ref=glamglare.com) came up with wildly new interpretations of R&B-ish music that deserved the label “future pop.”

It is, unfortunately, true that optimism about the future has indeed been cancelled. We are all so inundated by dystopian visions of the future created by a profit-seeking news and entertainment industry that it has become hard to imagine a Jetsons-like world where we fly around in our cozy high-tech capsules. It is therefore symbolic that the Nagakin Capsule Tower was demolished in 2022, having fallen into disrepair.

### SoundCloud Is Still Thriving

If you looked at glamglare five to ten years ago, SoundCloud dominated. It was the easiest way for artists and their PR representation to share their music with blogs and journalists. That has changed – these days, most artists use YouTube for previews and expect you to have a Spotify account for already released music.

You might expect that SoundCloud has become a ghost town since its heyday, but no. According to number crunchers Chartmetric, “[SoundCloud Still Matters for Emerging Artists](https://hmc.chartmetric.com/soundcloud-trends-2025-josh-baker-electronic/?ref=glamglare.com).” That means mostly electronic dance music and hip-hop, but also other genres are increasingly being included. That is an interesting trend to observe further.

## glamglare favorites

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

Kraftwerk did not come out of nowhere, but was part of a vibrant musical scene in 1970s West Germany, which developed a musical style that, today, is commonly known as *Krautrock*. Their music blended psychedelic rock, early synthesizers, and repetitive, hypnotic rhythms. Long, sprawling tracks of eight or more minutes were no rarity. Today‘s five songs explore the most iconic bands from that movement who set out to envision the future of music.

- “The Model” was the first [**Kraftwerk**](https://kraftwerk.com/?ref=glamglare.com) song I could tape from the weekly charts radio show in 1978\. It is also their song that most closely resembles a “normal” pop song, albeit with the chorus replaced by synth arpeggios.
- [**Neu!**](https://neu2010.com/?ref=glamglare.com) was formed by Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother, who both played in Kraftwerk at some point. “Isi” is an instrumental track from 1975, which combines smooth melodies with the “[motorik](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorik?ref=glamglare.com)” beat, which is characteristic of the genre.
- The Cologne band [**Can**](https://www.spoonrecords.com/?ref=glamglare.com) brings jazzy improvisations to the genre. The 1973 track “Moonshake” features English-language lyrics by Japanese musician Damo Suzuki.
- The Berlin band [**Tangerine Dream**](https://www.tangerinedreammusic.com/?ref=glamglare.com) came to my attention through the soundtrack for an episode of the German crime TV show *Tatort* in the 80s. “Cloudburst Flight” is a sprawling cinematic soundcape from 1979
- [**La Düsseldorf**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%5FD%C3%BCsseldorf?ref=glamglare.com) is another project of Klaus Dinger. “Viva,” of the 1979 album of the same name is an upbeat, optimistic track and a favorite of Elke. (The entire band’s oeuvre, actually.)

## Song Pick of the Day

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Stolen Gin, Ana Luna, Oceanic, Wyldest, Georgia, Eliza McLamb, and strongboi

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtbdt-lnskjFFulslWVKUfx&si=jOxH3kqBkMRvDEue&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- “There’s no villain here,” says [**Ana Luna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ana-luna?ref=glamglare.com), but there is heartbreak in her new song “[Daddy’s Empire](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ana-luna-daddys-empire/).”
- "It's a bit of fun really, I wanted to explore my love for synths again!" says [**Georgia**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/georgia?ref=glamglare.com), and that is an excellent starting point for your new favorite summer dance banger “[Wanna Play](https://www.glamglare.com/music/georgia-wanna-play/%0A)”.
- [**strongboi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/strongboi?ref=glamglare.com) has a laid-back, feel-good summer song for you. Close your eyes, relax, and enjoy "[one thing](https://www.glamglare.com/music/strongboi-one-thing/).”
- Who would have thought that "a love-hate song about Light Blue American Spirit cigarettes" makes such a great, catchy synth pop track? The North Carolina-based [**Oceanic**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/oceanic?ref=glamglare.com) did it with "[Oh No](https://www.glamglare.com/music/oceanic-oh-no/).”
- [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com) is back with a beautifully dreamy, nostalgic track "[All It Would Take Is a Phone Call](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wyldest-all-it-would-take-is-a-phone-call/)." There will be more music, possibly an album, from her this year.
- “It’s all about staying positive and kind." NYC band [**Stolen Gin** ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stolen-gin?ref=glamglare.com) encourages you to live a good life with their exuberant new song ["Spoil the Night](https://www.glamglare.com/music/stolen-gin-spoil-my-night/)."
- In “[Like the Boys](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eliza-mclamb-like-the-boys/),” [**Eliza McLamb**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eliza-mclamb?ref=glamglare.com) looks back at her teenage years. "And looking back now, I see how we all played pretend with one another," she says. Sounds familiar?

## Nine Photos from the MoMA exhibition: Nagakin Capsule Tower

As Oliver already mentioned, we headed to MoMA without a particular artist or exhibit in mind and found ourselves drawn to the David Geffen Wing, where we ended up spending a good 90 minutes. The Nakagin Capsule Tower exhibit isn’t large by any means, but it’s deeply compelling — especially for those of us fascinated by architecture and visionary ideas about urban living. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it!

Enjoy these nine photos from the [**Nagakin Capsule Tower**](https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/5830?ref=glamglare.com) exhibition, which explores the iconic 13-story mixed-use building completed in Tokyo in 1972\. And if you're in New York, don’t miss your chance to see it in person.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Eliza McLamb - Like the Boys [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eliza-mclamb-like-the-boys/
Last updated: 2025-07-25T12:04:44.000Z
For her second album, the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter [**Eliza McLamb**](https://glamglare.com/artist/eliza-mclamb?ref=glamglare.com) sought out good stories from her life, which didn't always have to be happy. The first single, *“Like the Boys,”* reflects on her younger self trying to emulate the boys around her—boys who always seemed one step ahead.

She recalls: 

> “Like the Boys” is about being a girl among the boys. I wanted to gain their authority, their audacity. I wanted them to love me like they loved each other. And looking back now, I see how we all played pretend with one another. I also see how play can be violent.”

"Like the Boys" is the first single of Eliza McLamb's second album [*Good Story*](https://glamglare.com/album/eliza-mclamb-good-story?ref=glamglare.com), out on October 24 via Royal Mountain. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on your favorite streaming service or watch the self-directed video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Like the Boys, by Eliza McLambfrom the album Good Story![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1793906216_3.jpg)Eliza McLambhoneybrew-coffee![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1793906216_5.jpg)](https://elizamclambmusic.bandcamp.com/track/like-the-boys?ref=glamglare.com)
### Stolen Gin - Spoil My Night
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/stolen-gin-spoil-my-night/
Last updated: 2025-07-23T00:18:52.000Z
New York City-based quintet [**Stolen Gin** ](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stolen-gin?ref=glamglare.com)delivers an instant invitation to the dancefloor with their bouncy and irresistibly vibrant new single *“Spoil My Night.”* Funky bass lines set the groove, while a rad guitar solo (just wait for it!) adds extra flair later in the track. Tying it all together are Jackson Lardner’s dynamic vocals.

About the track, he shares:

> "In response to our current state of social unrest, 'Spoil My Night' embodies an upbeat approach to rising above the negative noise and keeping a cool head in the face of normalized hatred. It’s all about staying positive and kind, and continuing to live with poise and confidence while the world searches and scratches to find your breaking point."

Listen to "Spoil My Night," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Stolen Gin](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/stolen-gin?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Spoil My Night" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0fERVAjuA2g2XBONBC5dey?si=c110537135bf4890&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/spoil-my-night-single/1823704259?ref=glamglare.com).
### Wyldest - All It Would Take Is a Phone Call
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wyldest-all-it-would-take-is-a-phone-call/
Last updated: 2025-07-21T16:05:15.000Z
"All It Would Take Is a Phone Call" - easy, but impossible at the same time. Zoë Mead, aka [**Wyldest**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wyldest?ref=glamglare.com), indulges in nostalgia in her new song, a dreamy reflection on the challenges of letting go. The track may or may not be a single on a new album, but in any case, Zoë promises that it "is the first of many new things to come."

Listen to "All It Would Take Is a Phone Call," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://orcd.co/all-it-would-take-is-a-phone-call?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[All It Would Take Is A Phone Call, by Wyldesttrack by Wyldest![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1875154044_3.jpg)WyldestBandcamp New & Notable Feb 9, 2023![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1875154044_5.jpg)](https://wyldest.bandcamp.com/track/all-it-would-take-is-a-phone-call?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Oceanic - Oh No
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/oceanic-oh-no/
Last updated: 2025-07-20T19:15:25.000Z
There’s something endlessly fascinating about three-piece bands — the interplay, the tension, the stripped-down chemistry. That mysterious push and pull is also what makes [**Oceanic**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/oceanic?ref=glamglare.com), a synth-pop trio from Charlotte, North Carolina, so compelling. Their new single “Oh No” is a bright, irresistible summer jam: light, bouncy, and anchored by a sweet, carefree melody and an instantly catchy hook.

Asked about the track, Oceanic says: 

> “Oh No” is a love-hate song about Light Blue American Spirit cigarettes. The abusive relationship I find myself in with them has developed in my neural pathways since college in 2016, pushing and pulling on my emotions. I never want to see one again, but I also don’t know what I’d do without them. In a reality where both elation and disappointment seem dimmed and dulled in the realities of daily life, Light Blue Spirits give me the full range of emotion every time I hit one. That inspired this bubbly indie synth pop song.”

Listen to "Oh No," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Oceanic](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/oceanic?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Oh No" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://www.glamglare.com/music/new-album-jessy-lanza-oh-no/) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/oh-no-single/1821237955?ref=glamglare.com).
### strongboi - one thing
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/strongboi-one-thing/
Last updated: 2025-07-19T16:27:59.000Z
"I'm the only one who can truly help myself," sings Alice Phoebe Lou. The new song "one thing" by [**strongboi**](https://glamglare.com/artist/strongboi?ref=glamglare.com), the band that she runs together with Ziv Yamin, "I'm the only one who can truly help myself," sings Alice Phoebe Lou. The track serves as both a laid-back summer afternoon bop and an empowering reminder that you hold your happiness in your own hands.

Listen to "one thing," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://bfan.link/one-thing-3?ref=glamglare.com) or below on Bandcamp:

[one thing, by strongboitrack by strongboi![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3377455865_3.jpg)strongboiBandcamp New & Notable Nov 20, 2024![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3377455865_5.jpg)](https://strongboi.bandcamp.com/track/one-thing?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Georgia - Wanna Play
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/georgia-wanna-play/
Last updated: 2025-07-18T22:16:55.000Z
When I heard that [**Georgia**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/georgia?ref=glamglare.com) had released a new single, I hit play immediately — and, unsurprisingly, I LOVE it. I’ve been a longtime fan of this British singer, songwriter, and drummer, and her music never disappoints. If you ever get the chance to see her live, don’t miss it. Her performances are pure energy: fun, fierce, and absolutely unforgettable.

About her new track, Georgia says:

> “I wrote this song at a complete crossroads in my life, which is why I stuck with the 160bpm! It's a fast tempo punk-electro song, inspired by early Knife songs & 80's Depeche Mode bass-lines. It's a bit of fun really, I wanted to explore my love for synths again!” 

Listen to "Wanna Play," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Georgia](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/georgia?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Wanna Play" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/4gdWFUGosyJpTIpnnwU901?si=f83e85cfa53f4215&ref=glamglare.com) or Apple Music.
### Ana Luna - Daddy's Empire
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ana-luna-daddys-empire/
Last updated: 2025-07-17T16:05:30.000Z
The most painful breakups are those without resentment. LA-via-Paris singer-songwriter [**Ana Luna**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ana-luna?ref=glamglare.com) recalls a relationship where her partner cannot help himself, and the resulting unhappiness diminishes their love. It is a sad and heavy song, but also one about doing the right thing, even if it hurts.

> There was no lack of love between us—but I saw patterns in him that came from immaturity. Not in the way he treated me, but in how he lived: he’d talk about big dreams but never pursue them, complain about toxic friends but stay stuck in the same dynamics, shut down instead of speaking up. I wanted so badly for him to be happy, to grow into who he could be. But he couldn’t see what needed to change, and I couldn’t make him see it. That’s where the heartbreak really lived. This song holds space for that frustration, but also for the truth that we were both still growing. There’s no villain here.

Listen to "Daddy's Empire," our Song Pick of the Day on your [favorite streaming service](https://onerpm.link/DaddysEmpire?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### “Keep moving in the right direction”
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/keep-moving-in-the-right-direction/
Last updated: 2025-07-17T14:19:02.000Z
It is a widespread consensus that the music industry is broken, maybe beyond repair. However, that has not deterred artists from creating music more than ever, as it is both fun and rewarding, regardless of how many people listen or how much money is made. For that reason, I loved the positive message that UK singer-songwriter [**Bar Pandora**](https://new.glamglare.com/admin/search?id=WAcc4oG0RBydVwlk14Qs&name=Bar%20Pandora&ref=glamglare.com) shared in an [Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-STN4N%5FZF/?img%5Findex=2&igsh=amwyYTU4cmg1Nm1z&ref=glamglare.com) where she expresses her gratitude for being able to record and release her debut EP in 2023\. She says:

> Three years on, it serves to remind me that you don’t have to know where you’re going – if you keep moving in the right direction, and follow the thing that makes you feel most creative and free 🎡, you will get where you need to go.

We are big fans of her, having featured her multiple times as Song Pick of the Day and also did a [Q&A](https://www.glamglare.com/music/bar-pandora-qa/).

Since last week, I’ve moved on within the letter “B” in my Apple Music library, from Bat For Lashes to Bar Pandora (coincidentally) and then on to [**Björk**](https://www.instagram.com/bjork/?hl=en&ref=glamglare.com). Also coincidentally, Santiago Felipe wrote a [retrospective about her ten albums](https://www.treblezine.com/bjork-albums-guide-celebrate-catalog/?ref=glamglare.com), spanning from 1993 to 2022, in Treble Magazine. I did not listen to all her albums, but I did revisit 1993’s *Debut*, which is still my favorite. It may not be the most sophisticated musically, but at that time, the record was the first time I heard a singer-songwriter incorporating electronic sounds and dance music beats into pop songs.

Then, in the 2000s, Björk started to transform herself into a living piece of abstract art. She never became boring, but her music evolved into more of an intellectual challenge than pop music. Santiago did a great job outlining Björk’s trajectory for the last 30 years, and I fully agree with his ratings.

Here‘s another coincidence: Bat For Lashes just gave the iconic video for „What‘s a Girl to Do?” the HD remaster treatment. Enjoy here:

## glamglare favorites

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

Inspired by our recent Song Pick of the Day feature, “[Hello, Hello](https://www.glamglare.com/music/soft-hearted-scientists-hello-hello/)” by Soft Hearted Scientists, I found myself revisiting some of my favorite psychedelic-tinged tracks from the past and present.

- The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
- The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows
- The Mission UK - Wasteland
- Temples - Shelter Song
- Vryll Society - Self Realization

## Song Pick of the Day

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CHILD + the banned, Jennifer Touch, Maddison Kate, Rainsford, Low Girl, Lucrecia Dalt, and Soft Hearted Scientists

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhurxV8%5FlCiPxAoFpIciYV6U&si=PiE9mE1mU2t%5FVAR2&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- The LA singer-songwriter [**Rainsford**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rainsford?ref=glamglare.com) sings about hopeless attraction in her new song "[Butterfly](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rainsford-butterfly/)," like insects "circle the flame till their wings catch on fire."
- The third single "[caes](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lucrecia-dalt-caes-ft-camille-mandoki-video/)" off [**Lucrecia Dalt**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lucrecia-dalt?ref=glamglare.com)'s upcoming album [*A Danger to Ourselves*](https://glamglare.com/album/lucrecia-dalt-a-danger-to-ourselves?ref=glamglare.com)(September 5) is simply spectacular.
- The Welsh band [**Soft Hearted Scientists**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/soft-hearted-scientists?ref=glamglare.com) says "[Hello, Hello](https://www.glamglare.com/music/soft-hearted-scientists-hello-hello/)" and wants you to have a good time.
- The London-based, Danish singer and producer [**CHILD + the banned**](https://glamglare.com/artist/child-the-banned?ref=glamglare.com) hit the mark with an irresistible trip-hop beat in the new song "[Ice Cube Candy](https://www.glamglare.com/music/child-the-banned-ice-cube-candy/)."
- “[Handbrake](https://www.glamglare.com/music/low-girl-handbrake/)” is the glittering first single off the debut album “Is It Too Late to Freak Out?” by UK quartet [**Low Girl**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/low-girl?ref=glamglare.com).
- German artist [**Jennifer Touch**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jennifer-touch?ref=glamglare.com) releases “[Dripping](https://www.glamglare.com/music/jennifer-touch-dripping-vi/),” a haunting darkwave pop song. More of this is coming up on her album Aging At Airports in September.
- In "[More To Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/maddison-kate-more-to-me/)," the Australian singer-songwriter [**Maddison Kate**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/maddison-kate?ref=glamglare.com) reflects on outgrowing a relationship.

## Nine Photos of a East River Ferry Ride

Friday night, while winding down by the East River and watching boats pass by, I felt an urge to be out on the water too. Since we don’t own—or know how to operate—a sailboat, we happily took advantage of the NYC Ferry and hopped on at Pier 11, just around the corner, for a ride to North Williamsburg. Enjoy these nine summer-tinged photos from that little trip.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Maddison Kate - More to Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/maddison-kate-more-to-me/
Last updated: 2025-07-16T23:54:29.000Z
Admittedly, I was immediately intrigued by the song’s title—**“More to Me”**—and who wouldn’t be? This is the new single by singer/songwriter [**Maddison Kate**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/maddison-kate?ref=glamglare.com), known for her enchanting, folk-tinged pop.“More to Me” will appear on her upcoming EP, *What I’d Say To You*, out August 8\. The newly released track is a graceful folk-pop gem, pairing delicate piano, sweeping strings, and expressive guitar with vocals that shift from tender to ethereal. It reflects on the painful clarity of knowing you’re better off without someone—unless they’re willing to change—and still holding out hope they might.

Listen to "More to Me," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Maddison Kate](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/maddison-kate?ref=glamglare.com) and add "More to Me" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1d0XTlVYX4hy6neFgi3ybh?si=1a0ef318f77a4579&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/more-to-me/1815929259?i=1815929261&ref=glamglare.com).
### Jennifer Touch - Dripping [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/jennifer-touch-dripping-vi/
Last updated: 2025-07-15T15:53:40.000Z
Cold and industrial – the new song "Dripping" by German electronic musician [**Jennifer Touch**](https://glamglare.com/artist/jennifer-touch?ref=glamglare.com) sends you straight into a dark basement club behind an unmarked door. The snare hits cut through the pulsating bass like a whip, synths wail, and Jennifer's voice soars – what is not to love about this song? 

Dripping is the lead single from Jennifer Touch's new album *Aging at Airports*, out this September via Fabrika Records. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4y0Fyt7exVafjOgTDggbBz?si=DOh-qQU7Q9iSBH6IeFmBkQ&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/dripping/1823756947?i=1823756953&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video directed by Nea Gumprecht below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Low Girl - Handbrake
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/low-girl-handbrake/
Last updated: 2025-07-14T15:14:23.000Z
British pop quartet [**Low Girl**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/low-girl?ref=glamglare.com) return with “Handbrake,” the atmospheric first single from their upcoming debut album. What began as **Sarah Cosgrove**’s solo project has since grown into a full band with her brother **Tom** on drums, **Bradley Taylor** on bass and guitar, and **Toby Morgan** on keys, whom she met while studying at Lincoln University. The track arrives with a charming video, co-directed by the Cosgrove siblings. Their debut album, *Is It Too Late To Freak Out*, is set for release on October 24.

Listen now to "Handbrake," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Low Girl](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/low-girl?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Handbrake" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/7xR4srOJtjV5FJ4erFT9L1?si=fd32320d06af4439&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/handbrake-single/1819487648?ref=glamglare.com).
### CHILD + the banned - Ice Cube Candy
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/child-the-banned-ice-cube-candy/
Last updated: 2025-07-13T18:11:03.000Z
If you have that kind of beat, the rest of the song probably comes easily. The London-via-Copenhagen singer-producer Josephine Carl, aka [**CHILD + the banned**](https://glamglare.com/artist/child-the-banned?ref=glamglare.com), admits: *"*We wrote it in a few hours*."* And that's enough: "Ice Cube Candy" hits you like a 3-minute whirlwind. Then rewind and repeat.

Josephine recalls:

> "We honestly had so much fun writing Ice Cube Candy! We'd literally be rolling down the studio sofa in laughter over how silly the lyrics were and the weirdness of some of the baby dragon sounds I was making on that record." 

Listen to "Ice Cube Candy," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://apollodistro.lnk.to/CTB-IceCubeCandy?ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Soft Hearted Scientists - Hello, Hello
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/soft-hearted-scientists-hello-hello/
Last updated: 2025-07-12T19:17:03.000Z
From the first note to the last, "Hello, Hello" wraps a cozy, comforting blanket around your shoulders, making you feel like everything will be fine, no matter what’s not so *fine* in your life right now. The nostalgia-tinged new single by Cardiff-based [**Soft Hearted Scientists**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/soft-hearted-scientists?ref=glamglare.com) evokes comparisons to "Mr. Tambourine Man" by The Byrds and "Crimson & Clover" by Tommy James & The Shondells. I cannot get enough of it—and in the process, I found myself revisiting some of my favorite ‘60s psychedelic gems, too. 

"Hello, Hello" rises above the static of everyday negativity, encouraging us to reconnect with joy, purpose, and the people who bring us light.

Here’s a snippet of the lyrics:

> Hello, Hello we could be the best of friends  
> Hello, Hello, I’ll switch off my phone and talk to you  
> Hello, Hello, we’re real, we’re not A.I.

Listen to "Hello, Hello," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Soft Hearted Scientists](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/soft-hearted-scientists?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Hello, Hello" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/15v0IBAg0uM08OfS05VHn4?si=6d427312926f45c6&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/hello-hello-radio-edit-single/1820313413?ref=glamglare.com).

[Hello, Hello, by Soft Hearted Scientistsfrom the album The Phantom of Canton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2901202716_3.jpg)Soft Hearted ScientistsPaul Harman![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2901202716_5.jpg)](https://softheartedscientists4.bandcamp.com/track/hello-hello?ref=glamglare.com)
### Lucrecia Dalt - caes (ft. Camille Mandoki) [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/lucrecia-dalt-caes-ft-camille-mandoki-video/
Last updated: 2025-07-11T17:12:51.000Z
„caes“ is an experience. With bleeping synths, a fractured marching beat, and two contrasting female voices, singer-producer [**Lucrecia Dalt**](https://glamglare.com/artist/lucrecia-dalt?ref=glamglare.com) creates a distictive soundscape whose grip is hard to escape. “caes“ is the third single off her upcoming album [*A Danger to Ourselves*](https://glamglare.com/album/lucrecia-dalt-a-danger-to-ourselves?ref=glamglare.com), which she co-produced with UK legend David Sylvian, who makes an appearance in the [opening track](https://www.glamglare.com/music/lucrecia-dalt-cosa-rara-ft-david-sylvian/) of the record.

Lucrecia says about the song:

> Musically, I wanted to hint at a slowed-down and diluted dembow, but with a melodic energy that felt ancient. Poetically, it’s an amalgamation of various references; it examines the legacy of one's life through the lens of tragedy. Ana Mendieta and Evelyn McHale were specific figures, in my mind. It features my dear friend Camille who has a unique voice that is rare to hear nowadays. I love it when female voices carry a certain depth, and they don’t spend too much time in the upper, breathy register.

Listen to „caes,“ our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or watch the video filmed in the Southwest US and Mexico City below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[A Danger to Ourselves, by Lucrecia Dalt13 track album![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2454062606_3.jpg)Lucrecia DaltTuesdays Air![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2454062606_5.jpg)](https://lucreciadalt.bandcamp.com/album/a-danger-to-ourselves?ref=glamglare.com)
### Rainsford - Butterfly
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rainsford-butterfly/
Last updated: 2025-07-10T17:25:15.000Z
[**Rainsford**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rainsford?ref=glamglare.com), aka **Rainey Qualley**, returns with her third single of the year: the atmospheric “Butterfly,” co-written with **Michael Kamerman** ([Smallpools](https://www.glamglare.com/music/201541new-album-smallpools-lovetap/)). The track glides along like a sweet lullaby—soft, delicate, and mesmerizing. This is alt-pop at its finest.

Reflecting on the song’s meaning, Rainey shares:

> “You know when it’s dark out, how insects are drawn to the light - they bounce off the bulb again and again, or they circle the flame till their wings catch on fire. This song is about a love like that.”

Listen to "Butterfly," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Rainsford](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/rainsford?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Butterfly" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2GomU8xGmYByY55gOwvmCb?si=f72ff870657d4ed1&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/butterfly-single/1822794863?ref=glamglare.com).
### Record Store Days
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/record-store-days/
Last updated: 2025-07-10T14:01:43.000Z
On Avenue A in the East Village of New York, there used to be a small record store, Etherea, in the 2000s. We often popped in there, sometimes late at night, and spontaneously bought CDs. In the windows, they displayed posters for new records — mainly CDs at that time, not vinyl. These visuals kept us informed about the most talked-about albums.

When I went through the list of the [150 favorite albums of the 21st century](https://www.treblezine.com/150-indie-rock-albums-21st-century/?ref=glamglare.com) in Treble magazine, I remembered many of them from exactly that record store window.

One clerk in the store – sadly, we forgot his name – was particularly helpful with music recommendations. He was very much into indie music with female vocals, which was still a rare combination in the 2000s. He introduced us to [**Bat for Lashes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bat-for-lashes?ref=glamglare.com), the project of Natasha Khan. Her debut album, *Fur and Gold,* was an instant favorite of mine, and I used the intro of “What’s a Girl to Do” as my phone ringtone for a long time.

The 2000s were the heyday of the blog, but we didn’t read those; instead, we discovered music through old-school magazines like Entertainment Weekly or Time Out New York, and early streaming services like MusicMatch. We also did not use any of the “unauthorized” download services, aside from some experimentation. But all this felt like a geeky novelty. In other words, in the 2000s, we were firmly stuck in the 90s.

But gradually, then suddenly, everything changed. I remember when I bought the first single on my phone – coincidentally “Daniel” by Bat For Lashes. Then the record stores closed, and we relocated our CDs into boxes in the back of the closet, and the once precious HiFi equipment was destined for the electronic junkyard.

Enjoying music is much more convenient now, but opening an app to find new music is certainly not as inspiring as a late-night chat with a record store employee. Not all is lost: an increasing number of people, in particular younger ones, are questioning where technology serves them and where too much convenience sucks out the fun of being human. Hopefully, we will find a way back to a healthy mix of online and in-person experiences.

Also, despite all those changes, Bat For Lashes continues to produce wonderful music.

## glamglare favorites

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

In my long-ongoing effort to create a tight Apple Music library, I recently started listening through my albums alphabetically. I’m now at “B” — which brought [**Bat for Lashes**](https://glamglare.com/artist/bat-for-lashes?ref=glamglare.com) back into focus.

I’ve always loved her debut record *Fur and Gold*, but I understand her music much better now than I did nearly 20 years ago. Back then, I was drawn to the darker tones in her work, but found her whimsical melodies and playful arrangements a bit distracting. Now, though, they feel sweet and elevating — a beautiful contrast to the often heavy, haunting stories she tells.

This feels like the right moment to revisit all six of her albums. To give you a head start, we’ve picked five iconic tracks for this week’s playlist.

1. “What’s A Girl to Do” from *Fur And Gold*, 2006.
2. “Daniel” from *Two Suns*, 2009
3. “Laura” from *The Haunted Man*, 2012
4. “In God’s House” from *The Bride*, 2016
5. “The Hunger” from *Lost Girls*, 2019

## Song Pick of the Day

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Kathryn Williams, Eliza May, Wrené, Hillary Reynolds, Paperwhite, Sijya, and Sam Varga

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhs2R9r%5FNsGsb7Ya8MuVhHY9&si=lVlD2N3LqxON-Nv9&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

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- The UK singer/songwriter [**Kathryn Williams**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kathryn-williams?ref=glamglare.com) announced her 15th album [*Mystery Park*](https://glamglare.com/album/kathryn-williams-mystery-park?ref=glamglare.com) this fall with a stunning new song, "[Personal Paradise](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kathryn-williams-personal-paradise/)," inspired by her dog.
- "We’re all made to feel like it’s the end of the world every day," says Nashville singer-songwriter [**Sam Varga**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sam-varga?ref=glamglare.com) , and writes the brilliant and upbeat song, “[Minute Man](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sam-varga-minute-man/)” to test us.
- "[Archangel](https://www.glamglare.com/music/wrene-archangel/)" is a dark dance-pop track by Montreal singer-producer [**Wrené**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wrene?ref=glamglare.com). "Something you feel in your bones before you fully understand why," she says.
- UK singer-songwriter [**Eliza May**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eliza-may?ref=glamglare.com) is tired of chasing money. "We should be LIVING. not just surviving," she says, but instead of complaining, she gives us the cheerful "[Money](https://www.glamglare.com/music/eliza-may-money/)."
- [**Hillary Reynolds**](https://www.glamglare.com/artist/hillary-reynolds) has been working on her debut album for years. It will be released later in 2025\. The first single is the gorgeous “[Gaslight](https://www.glamglare.com/music/hillary-reynolds-gaslight/).”
- [By Your Side](https://www.glamglare.com/music/paperwhite-by-your-side/)" is a lively, bouncy synth-pop song from the new EP "Reach" by NYC duo [**Paperwhite**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paperwhite?ref=glamglare.com). "We made it for anyone who’s ever felt lost in a dream or found comfort in a feeling they couldn’t quite name," the band says about the record.
- The New Delhi-based singer-producer [**Sijya**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sijya?ref=glamglare.com) releases her new EP [*Leather & Brass*](https://glamglare.com/album/sijya-leather-and-brass?ref=glamglare.com) in September with six slow-burning, dark electronic tracks, including the latest single “[Do I Know](https://www.glamglare.com/music/sijya-do-i-know/).”

## Nine Photos of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on the East River

In my over twenty years in New York City, this was hands down the best fireworks display I’ve ever seen. Oliver and I found ourselves in a prime viewing location and made the most of it. We didn’t have to compete with the 100,000 free tickets that were distributed, nor did we have to shell out $300 or more for exclusive viewing and drinks at the Seaport’s restaurant scene. Instead, we watched the early preparations from our private terrace and got up early Friday morning to grab one of the coveted wristbands our building offers to residents. These gave us access to the rooftop on the 31st floor, from which we enjoyed a truly spectacular show. Bravo, Macy’s — and to everyone who made it happen. I’ll cherish this beautiful event and the lovely connections I made throughout the day. Enjoy these nine impressions.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

(1) East River-bound firefighters are testing their equipment.  
(2) Projection testing on July 3rd.  
(3) The Brooklyn Bridge devoid of pedestrians and vehicles starting late on July 3rd.  
(4) Somewhere... still July 3rd but very promising. Even the weather plays along!  
(5) And now, the Brooklyn Bridge sports the desired colors!  
(6) Before... looking over to Pier 17.  
(7) One happy couple.  
(8) Let the fireworks begin.  
(9) That was it all about — magnificent!
### Sijya - Do I Know
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sijya-do-i-know/
Last updated: 2025-07-09T16:03:47.000Z
"Do I Know" is a gritty, synth-pop song that takes you to a dark and mysterious place. The New Delhi-based singer-producer [**Sijya**](https://glamglare.com/artist/sijya?ref=glamglare.com) is known for experimenting with both her digital and analog gear and enjoys emulating electric guitars in her productions.

She explains:

> Funnily enough, people have often referred to parts in my music as guitar sounds and riffs. I guess I’ve always been drawn to electric guitars and I’m maybe always trying to make that sound with my synths.

"Do I Know" is the second single of Sijya's upcoming EP, [*Leather & Brass*](https://glamglare.com/album/sijya-leather-and-brass?ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/do-i-know/1808763905?i=1808764139&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3LmecCNdHtcdUs3qMufz0C?si=0c715a121b754d7f&ref=glamglare.com), or watch the video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Paperwhite -  By Your Side
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/paperwhite-by-your-side/
Last updated: 2025-07-08T21:51:28.000Z
We first came across **Ben Marshall** behind the drums for Savoir Adore. Together with his sister **Katie Marshall**, he forms the synth-pop duo [**Paperwhite**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paperwhite?ref=glamglare.com). The pair just released their lush, nostalgia-tinged EP *Reach*.

Its final single, “By Your Side,” is beautifully restrained dream pop—with just enough flourish to make you groove and sing along as Katie coos, *“You got me by your side, you got me hypnotised.”*

About the new EP, the duo shares:

> *"The 'Reach' EP is a reflection of where we've been and where we're going—a collection of songs shaped by longing, nostalgia, and the quiet magic of memory. We made it for anyone who’s ever felt lost in a dream or found comfort in a feeling they couldn’t quite name. We hope it brings a sense of wonder and a little more light.”*

Listen to "By Your Side," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Paperwhite](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/paperwhite?ref=glamglare.com) and add "By Your Side" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0bZ65YZSEKIL6NqrqYjbyN?si=14dc7bdd638544ce&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/by-your-side/1819544231?i=1819544245&ref=glamglare.com).

[By Your Side, by Paperwhitefrom the album Reach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1246081285_3.jpg)PaperwhiteBandcamp New & Notable Sep 23, 2024![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1246081285_5.jpg)](https://paperwhite.bandcamp.com/track/by-your-side-2?ref=glamglare.com)
### Hillary Reynolds - Gaslight
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/hillary-reynolds-gaslight/
Last updated: 2025-07-07T16:12:04.000Z
"Gaslight" is created almost entirely with acoustic guitars. Still, it leans more toward pop than folk, and you have to listen closely to notice there are no drums. The Wisconsin-born, LA-based singer-songwriter [**Hillary Reynolds**](https://www.glamglare.com/artist/hillary-reynolds) started writing her debut album in the past decade, but life got in the way, delaying the project. 

She says about the song:

> Some songs feel consciously crafted, but this one was different. It came from letting my subconscious unwind – letting my intuition drive the bus.

Listen to "Gaslight," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://too.fm/o25zaey?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf9X9GTA7KBsfn9Y3Re%5Fn2Qh0GoMfEroaxk9GUMmcgu3cNom-Bo0P12JRHgIQ%5Faem%5FL0vUL-rQjXfdQBiRLdcRUA&ref=glamglare.com) or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Eliza May - Money
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/eliza-may-money/
Last updated: 2025-07-06T17:28:03.000Z
Riding a R&B-tinged pop wave, British singer/songwriter [**Eliza May**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eliza-may?ref=glamglare.com) proves that a good melody doesn’t need much flourish. Her new single “Money” is an enchanting listen and a promising preview of her upcoming four-track EP, due later this year. After diving into her earlier releases, I’ve found a new favorite artist—and I can’t wait for what’s next.

It’s always fascinating to hear someone else’s take on what makes the world go round. Eliza shares the inspiration behind “Money”:

> “Money is a song about empowerment and calling out the system. Like most people, when I was younger, I was sold the dream that if you work hard and get a job then be able to afford a nice house and live a great life. In this day and age, that script doesn’t seem to work anymore and I’m tired of everyone pretending it does. As a society we shouldn’t have to grind ourselves to the bone at work. We should be LIVING. not just suriving and that is why I wrote ‘Money’; to shed light on the financial struggles that myself and many other people are facing in the modern age.”

Listen to "Money," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Eliza May](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/eliza-may?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Money" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0kCjpzTMR7Juu19tXKjQG2?si=16085ed316c54abc&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/money/1814115191?i=1814115192&ref=glamglare.com).

[Money, by Eliza Maytrack by Eliza May![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a2130014764_3.jpg)Eliza MayBandcamp New & Notable Dec 7, 2024![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a2130014764_5.jpg)](https://elizamayofficial.bandcamp.com/track/money?ref=glamglare.com)
### Wrené - Archangel
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/wrene-archangel/
Last updated: 2025-07-05T16:03:02.000Z
The Montreal singer-producer [**Wrené**](https://glamglare.com/artist/wrene?ref=glamglare.com) takes you on a powerful journey through the doubts and hopes that love brings. The night-time pop song balances between dance and experimental sounds, keeping the suspense alive until the final note.

Wréne says about the song:

> This is not just another love song or a breakup song- it’s a reckoning. A whispered confession from a collapsing heaven. Not just music for background noise, ‘ARCHANGEL’ is both an escape and a confrontation. Something you feel in your bones before you fully understand why.

Listen to "Archangel," our Song Pick of the Day, on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/archangel/1817971515?i=1817971516&ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2619JlSt8h6FDGVsSK8aqJ?si=655debc38bab4081&ref=glamglare.com), or below on Bandcamp:

[ARCHANGEL, by Wrenétrack by Wrené![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a4012530751_3.jpg)WrenéWrené![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a4012530751_5.jpg)](https://wrene.bandcamp.com/track/archangel?ref=glamglare.com)

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Sam Varga - Minute Man
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/sam-varga-minute-man/
Last updated: 2025-07-04T17:08:45.000Z
Occasionally, we have to break our own rules and do something we swore we never would. That’s exactly what [**Sam Varga**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sam-varga?ref=glamglare.com) did with “Minute Man.” He once vowed never to write a political song — and yet here it is. And it *resonates*.

Wrapped in an infectiously upbeat vibe, a stomping rhythm, and a sing-along melody, “Minute Man” feels like the kind of anthem we’ve been waiting for — one that captures the unease and urgency of the moment without preaching. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter, whose sound lives somewhere between alt-country and indie rock, says:

> “We’re all made to feel like it’s the end of the world every day—whether it is or isn’t is above our clearance level. So I wrote it like a sonic inkblot test. The song doesn’t point fingers. What you love—or hate—about it probably says more about you than it does about me.” 

Listen to "Minute Man," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Sam Varga](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/sam-varga?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Minute Man" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1t8GorQZTflfQF0c2HpvcT?si=0ed6682e4c104087&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/minute-man-single/1816270929?ref=glamglare.com).
### Kathryn Williams - Personal Paradise
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kathryn-williams-personal-paradise/
Last updated: 2025-07-03T16:06:24.000Z
The UK singer/songwriter [**Kathryn Williams**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kathryn-williams?ref=glamglare.com) announced her 15th album, [*Mystery Park*](https://glamglare.com/album/kathryn-williams-mystery-park?ref=glamglare.com), on September 26 via One Little Independent. The first single, "Personal Paradise," is a slow-burning folk-rock song crafted with intricate guitar work and numerous sonic surprises. It also shows that an artful songwriter can draw inspiration from nearly anything, as Kathryn explains:

> *“*Its imagery came originally from the fact that my old dog Lucy (my Westie, seen on the ‘Dog Leap Stairs’ cover and this album) used to bark at the back fence. It made me think that if she was inside the garden of Eden or in heaven, would she bark at me on the other side?”

Listen to "Personal Paradise," our Song Pick of the Day, on your [favorite streaming service](https://kathryn-williams.lnk.to/personal-paradise?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Personal Paradise, by Kathryn Williamsfrom the album Mystery Park![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a4213697453_3.jpg)Kathryn WilliamsBandcamp New & Notable Mar 14, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a4213697453_5.jpg)](https://kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com/track/personal-paradise?ref=glamglare.com)
### Where Have the Night Owls Gone?
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/where-have-the-night-owls-gone/
Last updated: 2025-07-03T13:57:16.000Z
Elke and I have long decided that the day is more precious than the promise of a long night, so we are usually in bed early. But last Saturday we made an exception for [**Neggy Gemmy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neggy-gemmy?ref=glamglare.com), who celebrated the release of her new album [*She Comes From Nowhere*](https://glamglare.com/album/neggy-gemmy-she-comes-from-nowhere?ref=glamglare.com) at Brooklyn's Baby’s All Right. It was a hot A/C-less summer party with a friendly vibe that matched Gemmy’s upbeat music. Interestingly, though, the crowd started thinning out shortly after midnight, and by the time Gemmy left the stage and [**Cherry Glazerr**](https://glamglare.com/artist/cherry-glazerr?ref=glamglare.com) took over as DJ, the room was only a quarter full.

In other words, it appears that many younger people also prefer to call it a night early. This is consistent with a [New York Times article](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/insider/new-york-bars-closing-time.html?ref=glamglare.com), in which Luke Fortney explores bars late at night. His conclusion: 2 AM is the new 4 AM. Why? People’s preferences and the city change. NYC might never sleep, but its inhabitants do.

If you want to feel a bit of our late-night experience without wasting a morning sleeping in, listen to our five Neggy Gemmy-inspired songs. Dim the lights, turn the AC off, start dancing and you are almost there.

## glamglare favorites

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

- [**George Clanton**](https://www.100percentelectronica.com/pages/george-clanton?ref=glamglare.com) is a long-time collaborator and partner of Neggy Gemmy. His music is often categorized as “vaporwave,” an electronic music subgenre characterized by retro-futuristic vibes constructed from glitchy samples. The heavy beats of “You Lost Me There” get any party instantly moving.
- “Secrets (Your Fire)” is a scorching hot pop track by LA synth-pop duo [**Magdalena Bay**](https://www.instagram.com/magdalenabay?ref=glamglare.com) from 2021\. The vibe is moody and chill, and we could go on like this forever.
- “She Comes from Nowhere,” the title track of [**Neggy Gemmy**](https://glamglare.com/artist/neggy-gemmy?ref=glamglare.com)’s latest album, has 60s cinema vibes, and if you want, you can see the titular woman enter a Sean Connery Bond movie in your mind’s eye. It is perfect to take a breather and dream for a moment.
- “Bunny is a Rider” by NYC artist [**Caroline Polachek**](https://www.carolinepolachek.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is a bright, bouncy track that is not easy to decipher, but a lot of fun.
- The Australian musician [**Katie Day**](https://www.instagram.com/katie%5Fdey?ref=glamglare.com) brings us to the experimental side of pop. “Only to Trip and Fall Down Again” is a glitchy, heavily processed song – a cliffhanger before we call it a night.

## Song Pick of the Day

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Durand Jones & The Indications, Ula, Kinneret, Tropics, Smut, Rainlights, and Tyler Herwig

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsYx-mGDe2%5Flr0kLPFbLO4-&si=%5F2MxoaRKBD9hrUQg&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- "I was lost in memories of the Mediterranean and Ionian Sea while being stuck in Los Angeles." Singer/producer [**Tropics**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tropics?ref=glamglare.com) turned this longing moment into a beautiful song called “[Ionian Mirage](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tropics-ionian-mirage/%0A)”.
- [**Rainlights**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rainlights?ref=glamglare.com) is back with a new song written "during a moment of giddiness," when everything is in the open. "[Somewhere](https://www.glamglare.com/music/rainlights-somewhere/)" delivers an upbeat story with her signature melancholy.
- Enjoy a moment of nostalgia with a heartfelt love gem, "[Really Wanna Be With You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/durand-jones-the-indications-really-wanna-be-with-you/)" by [**Durand Jones & The Indications**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/durand-jones-and-the-indications?ref=glamglare.com). Their fourth album, [*Flowers*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/durand-jones-and-the-indications-flowers?ref=glamglare.com), was released on June 27.
- The new song "[Solar Kiss](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kinneret-solar-kiss-video/)" by Brooklyn artist [**Kinneret**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kinneret?ref=glamglare.com) is an irresistible mood booster.
- “[Honey, That's You](https://www.glamglare.com/music/tyler-herwig-honey-thats-you/)" is about "the kind of love that grounds you and makes you better," says [**Tyler Herwig**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tyler-herwig?ref=glamglare.com), singer-songwriter from Minnesota.
- “What if Icarus lived? What if someone thought he was the answer to their prayers?” The Chicago indie-rock band [**Smut**](https://glamglare.com/artist/smut?ref=glamglare.com) goes deep in the latest single “[Waste Me](https://www.glamglare.com/music/smut-waste-me/)” from their new album [*Tomorrow Comes Crashing*](https://glamglare.com/album/smut-tomorrow-comes-crashing?ref=glamglare.com).
- "[So Kind](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ula-so-kind/)" is an elegant future pop track by London-via-Poland singer and producer [**Ula**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ula?ref=glamglare.com).

## Nine Photos of Neggy Gemmy’s Show at Baby’s All Right

My nine photos are the visual companion to Oliver’s newsletter article. The vibe at Baby’s was lush and inviting — part laid-back summer, part radiant harmony, thanks to a group of musicians who shine with friendliness and serve as role models for living in sync with one another.

I’ve seen [Neggy Gemmy](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/neggy-gemmy?ref=glamglare.com), several times before, including once on the [rooftop at Elsewhere](https://www.glamglare.com/music/negative-gemini-live-at-elsewhere-rooftop-northside-festival/), but this might have been my favorite show yet. The music was absolutely gorgeous. Her new album has a fantastic vibe and is currently my second-favorite of the year.

Enjoy!

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Photos: Elke Nominikat
### Ula - So Kind
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/ula-so-kind/
Last updated: 2025-07-13T18:25:43.000Z
Listening to "So Kind," the new single by [**Ula**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ula?ref=glamglare.com), I hear echoes of FKA Twigs and Billie Eilish — a synth pop sensibility with an edge. The track delights with surprises around every corner: never too sweet, never predictable, and always anchored by Ula’s exquisite vocals.

Ula (Ula Wodarz) moved from Poland to London at the age of 17 to pursue music. She wrote, sang, and produced this gem herself. “So Kind” deserves a spot on every summer playlist. I’m excited to hear more.

Listen to "So Kind," our Song Pick of the Day, and check out the charming video:

Connect with [Ula](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/ula?ref=glamglare.com) and add "So Kind" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6ldVmHTDlHl1xIKLFBuJga?si=261db1940a904234&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/so-kind/1814922810?i=1814922811&ref=glamglare.com).
### Smut - Waste Me
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/smut-waste-me/
Last updated: 2025-07-01T16:03:45.000Z
Greek mythology isn't a common topic in indie rock songs, so [**Smut**](https://glamglare.com/artist/smut?ref=glamglare.com) singer Tay Roebuck's lyrics offer an intriguing contrast to the energetic layers of guitar work. "Waste Me" is the latest single from the Chicago-based quintet's third album, [*Tomorrow Comes Crashing*](https://glamglare.com/album/smut-tomorrow-comes-crashing?ref=glamglare.com).

Tay gives us some background about the song:

> “I wanted to write about ego, about building people up in our minds to unreachable heights, and pride. The story of Icarus was really ripe to elaborate on so I just extended the story. What if Icarus lived? What if someone thought he was the answer to their prayers?”

Listen to "Waste Me," our Song Pick of the Day, on Apple Music, Spotify, or watch the lyric video below:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*

[Waste Me, by smutfrom the album Tomorrow Comes Crashing![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a3618361082_3.jpg)smutsmut![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a3618361082_5.jpg)](https://smutonline.bandcamp.com/track/waste-me?ref=glamglare.com)
### Tyler Herwig - Honey That's You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tyler-herwig-honey-thats-you/
Last updated: 2025-06-30T21:19:59.000Z
Pop country artist [**Tyler Herwig**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tyler-herwig?ref=glamglare.com) delivers the sweet and heartfelt “Honey That’s You,” a track wrapped in warm vocals and the gentle sigh of a steel guitar. Asked about the romantic inspiration, Tyler says:

> “This song came out of nowhere. I’ve written a lot about my wife before, but this one almost wrote itself. It’s the kind of love that grounds you and makes you better.”

Listen to "Honey That's You," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Tyler Herwig](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tyler-herwig?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Honey That's You" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6xbDk0S7llHZRQWhkj2FyL?si=d41d578def394be0&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/honey-thats-you/1819233409?i=1819233410&ref=glamglare.com).
### Kinneret - Solar Kiss [Video]
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/kinneret-solar-kiss-video/
Last updated: 2025-06-29T17:02:59.000Z
"Solar Kiss" is inspired by migrating birds and 80s-style funky synth-pop, making it an irresistible mood booster. The now Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter [**Kinneret**](https://glamglare.com/artist/kinneret?ref=glamglare.com) had a viral hit, "No Wind Resistance!" in 2019, and has released three albums since then.

She says about her latest song:

> “‘Solar Kiss’ was originally called ‘Migration.’ It’s about making big changes and following your passion. I wrote it while I was moving to Brooklyn \[from Los Angeles\], and I imagined myself as a brave bird, leading my flock across the country.”

Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Solar Kiss," on your [favorite streaming service](https://onerpm.link/solar-kiss?ref=glamglare.com) or watch the video directed by Joelle Taylor below:

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[Solar Kiss, by Kinnerettrack by Kinneret![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a1922123262_3.jpg)KinneretBandcamp Album of the Day Apr 4, 2017![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a1922123262_5.jpg)](https://kinneretmusic.bandcamp.com/track/solar-kiss?ref=glamglare.com)
### Durand Jones & The Indications  - Really Wanna Be With You
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/durand-jones-the-indications-really-wanna-be-with-you/
Last updated: 2025-06-28T18:02:44.000Z
When it comes to modern nostalgia, Bloomington, Indiana, trio [**Durand Jones & The Indications**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/durand-jones-and-the-indications?ref=glamglare.com) could be seen as the male counterpart to **Laufey**. But while Laufey leans into a jazz-tinged cinematic vibe, Durand Jones & The Indications draw from the rich traditions of contemporary R&B and soul. Their fourth album [*Flowers*](https://new.glamglare.com/album/durand-jones-and-the-indications-flowers?ref=glamglare.com) just dropped, and one standout track is the extra smooth and soulful **"Really Wanna Be With You,"** accompanied by a video directed by **Alec Basse**. "Really Wanna Be With You" reminds us that sometimes the only way out of heartache is to dance through it.

The trio is comprised of **Aaron Frazer** (vocals, drums, synthesizer), **Blake Rhein** (guitar, synthesizer, percussion, vocals), and **Durand Jones** (vocals), who says about their newest album:

> "All of these songs touch on such mature topics, things that we never got to sing about before. We are all in our 30s, have all been through ups and downs in our personal lives and professional lives, and flowers are a sign of maturity, growth, spring, productivity."

**Aaron Frazer** adds:

> "We took the spirit of play that started the project, and added in the wisdom and lessons we've acquired through the years."

Listen to "Really Wanna Be With You," our Song Pick of the Day:

Connect with [Durand Jones & The Indications](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/durand-jones-and-the-indications?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Really Wanna Be With You" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/2YxrLqrR7crzcQCuX08P5q?si=2338e9d08af445b0&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/really-wanna-be-with-you/1797634063?i=1797634360&ref=glamglare.com).

[Really Wanna Be With You, by Durand Jones & The Indicationsfrom the album Flowers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/icon/a0001921664_3.jpg)Durand Jones & The IndicationsMubla Na Thguob![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/thumbnail/a0001921664_5.jpg)](https://durandjonesandtheindications.bandcamp.com/track/really-wanna-be-with-you?ref=glamglare.com)
### Rainlights - Somewhere
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/rainlights-somewhere/
Last updated: 2025-07-02T23:10:44.000Z
The London-via-Brooklyn singer-songwriter Rachel Chevat, also known as [**Rainlights**](https://glamglare.com/artist/rainlights?ref=glamglare.com), consistently infuses her intimate, intricately produced songs with a touch of melancholy. Her new track "Somewhere" is no different, even though it is about the fleeting moment of happiness when everything falls into place.

Rachel explains:

> I wrote ‘Somewhere’ during a moment of giddiness, during a moment where I felt seen. This song is about clarity– the happiness of understanding that the best connections come from those who hear the real you, who are drawn to all of who you are–the good, the bad, and even the awkward.

Rachel writes, produces, and mixes all her music. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, "Somewhere," on [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/somewhere-single/1821100193?ref=glamglare.com), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/6IdnQrsNvSMTn7YfF7YH1P?si=3a3cb1648c2d4ef0&ref=glamglare.com), or below on YouTube:

*Listen to all our Song Picks of the Day on your glamglarepick playlist on* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*.* [*Sign up here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive a song per day in your mailbox.*
### Tropics - Ionian Mirage
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/tropics-ionian-mirage/
Last updated: 2025-06-26T23:57:09.000Z
Known for his dreamy, vocal-driven electronica, British producer, composer, and live musician Chris Ward — aka [**Tropics**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/tropics?ref=glamglare.com) — serves up another irresistibly delicious track with his new single, "Ionian Mirage." I loved it instantly: it’s the kind of song that feels perfect for hot summer days *and* cold winter nights. The video, however, leans fully into summer—it was shot in Italy, and it’s absolutely gorgeous.

Asked about "Ionian Mirage," Chris shares: 

> *“This song was about wanting to be on the other side of the world. I was lost in memories of the Mediterranean and Ionian Sea while being stuck in Los Angeles, writing my album and navigating a tough moment in life. It’s about trying to refine that spontaneous feeling which can tend to boil up, listen to yourself when your body and your mind want to run away somewhere, with someone.”*

Tropics’ upcoming album *Reality Fever* is set for release on September 3, 2025 via Modern Entity.  
Listen to "Ionian Mirage," our Song Pick of the Day — and don’t miss the video.:

Connect with [Tropics](https://glamglare.com/artist/tropics?ref=glamglare.com) and add "Ionian Mirage" to your playlist as we add it to our #glamglarepick playlist on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=y6aoe\%5FPQQgeVCGoOj3jqsQ&ref=glamglare.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&si=ug47nZcdHjVx49Wn&ref=glamglare.com). Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0CmVVolwKT2RxsZNHTPFC7?si=5785a41dfae44e70&ref=glamglare.com) or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ionian-mirage-single/1813071443?ref=glamglare.com).
### Enjoy the Summer Heat
URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/enjoy-the-summer-heat/
Last updated: 2025-06-26T14:05:51.000Z
Last Friday was the astronomical beginning of summer, and the weather in the Northeast complied with scorching temperatures. Today, we’re just coming out of a heatwave that saw the hottest day in New York City in over a decade. I don’t recall specific memories of the thermometer hitting 100˚F; however, 2012 was a different time. When summer arrived—and with it, the city heat—you simply dealt with it. These days, a heatwave is considered an extreme weather emergency, and your phone is flooded with warning notifications for days.

I like those hot days. They can be unpleasant or even dangerous, but if you’re lucky and have access to air-conditioned spaces and don’t have to work outside, there’s some magic in the heat. The air becomes heavy, and time seems to slow down. A cold glass of water becomes a delicious treat, and walking into a cooled space gives you a moment of relief before the hot outside hits you again like a soft wall.

You can feel a different kind of heat in the music of [**Tan Cologne**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tan-cologne?ref=glamglare.com), who released their third album [*Unknown Beyond*](https://glamglare.com/album/tan-cologne-unknown-beyond?ref=glamglare.com) last Friday. In New York, we experience humid, tropical summers, but Tan Cologne is based in New Mexico and inspired by the dry, vast desert landscape. If you have some downtime, put on headphones and dream away a hot day. Or check out this week’s five songs, which are inspired by Tan Cologne and the desert.

## glamglare favorites

Listen to **glamglare favorites** on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYZHSbv12DNhaBdDTz1HL?si=7f50f2e3b6bc4cac&ref=glamglare.com), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglare-favorites/pl.u-xRRbXF4vAGa?ref=glamglare.com), or below on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhtEEFT2XvgLPdHtpYHd04Kf&si=6tnWuXvvwDQvikae&ref=glamglare.com).

- “New Dune” is off [**Tan Cologne**](https://glamglare.com/artist/tan-cologne?ref=glamglare.com)’s first album *Cave Vaults on the Moon in New Mexico*. It has a desert feel both in the title and very much in the music.
- [**Windowspeak**](https://www.widowspeakforever.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is from Brooklyn, but their 2011 song “Gun Shy” fits perfectly here. We saw them live at NYC’s Mercury Lounge, maybe around that time.
- “Drive” captures the feeling of a sunset ride, the kind that winds through open desert roads. It is from the 2014 album *July* by Boston singer/songwriter [**Marissa Nadler**](https://glamglare.com/artist/marissa-nadler?ref=glamglare.com).
- [**Loma**](https://lomatheband.com/?ref=glamglare.com) is a supergroup featuring [Cross Record](https://glamglare.com/artist/cross-record?ref=glamglare.com) and Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater. “Relay Runner” brings crickets, but also a darker undertone to the table.
- We cannot leave out [**Warpaint**](https://glamglare.com/artist/warpaint?ref=glamglare.com) in this list. Though (loosely) based in LA, much of their music has been recorded in the desert of Joshua Tree. “Billy Holiday” is from their debut EP in 2009 and ends this week’s five songs on a lovely note.

## Song Pick of the Day

![Press shots of Michelle Núñez, Dance Lessons, OK Cool, Freezing Cold, Kirsten Izer, Dear Boy, and Laveda](https://storage.ghost.io/c/18/0d/180d05b3-e8e5-483a-b156-c2596ebfc2ae/content/images/2025/06/Song-Picks-25-2025.jpg)

Michelle Núñez, Dance Lessons, OK Cool, Freezing Cold, Kirsten Izer, Dear Boy, and Laveda

*Listen to/watch all seven songs on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsEBMht7O2PGxC%5F0V7hjeQ9&si=fIIgfSr3SOVzCsOS&ref=glamglare.com)*. Follow our daily updated playlists on* [*YouTube*](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZBrXEVQLhsRhhtmfJI7EZyhLZ-ANm4A&ref=glamglare.com)*,* [*Apple Music*](https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/glamglarepick/pl.u-255Bqh628qv?ref=glamglare.com)*, or* [*Spotify*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IcRfqHINV6sOlkeZwk7z7?si=3bba35638cd64801&ref=glamglare.com) *for the 50 latest Song Pick of the Day features, or subscribe* [*here*](https://www.glamglare.com/#/portal) *to receive them in your mailbox in real-time. Thank you for following us and sharing the excitement.*

- The London band [**Dance Lessons**](https://glamglare.com/artist/dance-lessons?ref=glamglare.com) is creating music in its own sonic universe. "[Hurricane](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dance-lessons-hurricane/)" is from their debut album *Beginners*, out on July 25.
- A long-time glamglare favorite is back! New York band [**Laveda**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/laveda?ref=glamglare.com) has a gritty new single, "[Heaven](https://www.glamglare.com/music/laveda-heaven/)," out and announces their third album, *Darla, Love*, set for release in September.
- "[making the most of it](https://www.glamglare.com/music/michelle-nunez-making-the-most-of-it/)" is a cinematic, post-breakup song. It is the very first stunning single by actress [**Michelle Núñez**](https://glamglare.com/artist/michelle-nunez?ref=glamglare.com).
- "Los Angeles has had a major influence on our work," says [**Dear Boy**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/dear-boy?ref=glamglare.com), but they also take a heavy dose of Britpop guitar sound into their music. Their new song "[Kelly Green](https://www.glamglare.com/music/dear-boy-kelly-green/)" is irresistible – we say.
- The Chicago duo [**OK Cool**](https://glamglare.com/artist/ok-cool?ref=glamglare.com) will release their debut album [*Chit Chat*](https://glamglare.com/album/ok-cool-chit-chat?ref=glamglare.com) on August 1\. The new single “[Safety Car](https://www.glamglare.com/music/ok-cool-safety-car-video/)” is a fun track about the important people in your life. Listen here:
- NYC indie rock band [**Freezing Cold**](https://new.glamglare.com/artist/freezing-cold?ref=glamglare.com) reflects on old photos in their new song, "[Backlight](https://www.glamglare.com/music/freezing-cold-backlight/).” "Since you made that 4x6 memory, life added context. People have passed away. Others, you thought you’d know for years to come," singer Jeff Cunningham explains.
- "[The Messenger](https://www.glamglare.com/music/kirsten-izer-the-messenger/)" is from [**Kirsten Izer**](https://glamglare.com/album/kirsten-izer-the-perfect-hire?ref=glamglare.com)'s beautiful EP, [*The Perfect Hire*](https://glamglare.com/album/kirsten-izer-the-perfect-hire?ref=glamglare.com), which she describes as "a collection of songs that are loosely about both love and heartbreak."

## Nine Photos of Summer

Oliver writes about the summer heat, and while I can’t photograph the air shimmering at 100˚F, I can show you what summer feels like. Enjoy a few snapshots from Downtown Manhattan, nights and days.

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Photos: Elke Nominikat

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