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TOP 15 SONGS of 2018 - Elke's Picks

What makes a great song? Better yet, what particular element(s) characterizes your favorite songs? Thinking about what to do for 2018, whether to compile a Top 10 album list, or a Top 10 song list or what not, I realized that among all my favorite songs for the passing

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SONG PICK: Girl As Wave - Another Life

Girl As Wave is the stage name of singer/songwriter Marci Elizabeth, who turned her music into a different direction with her latest EP “Poison Vines and Nectar,” a compelling piece of dreamy indie rock. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day “Another Life” below: Stream “Poison Vines and

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Top 15 Songs of 2018 - Oliver’s Picks

Here are my favorite 15 songs of 2018. I could listen to the playlist on repeat. Give it a try on Spotify or Apple Music – you may love it too! TT – Mykki Album: LoveLaws (Apple Music | Spotify) Song Pick Steady Holiday – Who’s Gonna Stop Us Album: Nobody’s Watching

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SONG PICK: Ciircus Street - Broken

An instantly captivating melody, beautifully harmonizing vocals, interesting lyrics and an arrangement that draws the listener in. “Broken” is very lovely, despite the more mellow content. It is also the new single by English duo Ciircus Street. Singer and keyboarder Jim Crowder provides the following background to their song: “Broken

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SONG PICK: Cat Turner - Easier

We were just in Ireland, unfortunately only for a layover in Dublin. Still it seems fitting to pick the new song by singer/producer Cat Turner from Galway, Ireland. Her song “Waster” has already blown me away last spring (and will make an appearance in my top 15 2018 songs)

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SONG PICK: New Luna - Red Music

Have not used the description “jangly guitars” in a long time (at least a month, if not two) but there is no better two-word term to characterize “Red Music”, the new single by Manchester quartet New Luna. But wait! There is more, because these jangly guitars suddenly give way to

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SONG PICK: Ariel Gold - Blue

Ariel Gold is a new singer/songwriter who arrived with a splash in form of the excellent EP “Grace” with six atmospheric, crafty pop songs, which showcase her range as a songwriter and musician. Listen to the ethereal “Blue” our Song Pick of the Day on Spotify: Stream the EP

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SONG PICK: C. SHIROCK - Stand With Me Tonight (Video)

Music and visuals go hand in hand in “Stand With Me Tonight”, the new single and music video by C. SHIROCK. Appealing to the romantic feelings in all of us, the lovely ballad could easily come straight out of an 80s cult classic like Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink.

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PLAYLIST: A glamglare holiday

Maybe I haven’t paid much attention previously, but I am surprised how much fresh holiday music – originals and newly imagined classics – arrived in my inbox this year. So why not give your holiday playlist a new spin by sprinkling those eleven songs among your usual favorites? Or savor them

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SONG PICK: Death Hags - Earthbound (Video)

Fascinating how otherworldly Brooklyn and Queens can look when you let an astronaut walk through the frame in the frame. “Earthbound” is the new video by shapeshifting L.A.-based artist Lola Jean aka Death Hags. Forget all associations you might have with this name: “Earthbound” is a sweeping piece

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SONG PICK: Adam Melchor - Real Estate

Exquisite finger picking, enchanting vocals and a melody so beautiful it makes your heart ache. The new single “Real Estate” by singer/songwriter Adam Melchor pulls all the right strings to be as unforgettable as it is addictive. Great Sufjan Stevens vibes going on here too. The artist says the

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SONG PICK: ANNAVR - Blue Satin

The last track “So Hi The Sky” Berlin-based musician ANNAVR was a crazy piece of electronic music, but with her new one “Blue Satin” she moves into pure beauty and soundscapes that let your mind wander. Sometimes, it is good to escape and just dream as she explains: Escaping urban

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SONG PICK: Ora The Molecule - Sugar

“Sugar”, the new single by indie pop act Ora The Molecule tackles consumerism and the deeply rooted human desire for constantly wanting ‘more’ and yet itself is the best example for this trait by being highly addictive! There is a lot going on in “Sugar”, different vibes and moods yet

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SONG PICK: Astrolemo - Time Travel

There is not much to tell about Astrolemo, except that he makes music along the lines of “modernised Massive Attack, drug free Flying Lotus and spicy Bonobo.” Fair enough. Fact is that Astrolemo released a long string of excellent electro pop songs and the latest one, “Time Travel” is no

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SONG PICK: Lust - Stayin' Alive

In case you’re wondering whether you read correctly or not, yes, you did because this is a cover of the Bee Gees’ mega hit “Stayin’ Alive”, released in December 1977. If someone dares to take on such a cult classic, they better make it worthwhile and in deed, the

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SONG PICK: Spellling - Haunted Water

The “Haunted Water” refers to the Atlantic Ocean where one of the biggest crimes against humanity took place between 1500s and 1900s: the forceful deportation of Africans to be sold as slaves in the new world. With her new song Bay-area musician Chrystia Cabral aka Spellling tells her story through

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PHOTOS: Kid Midnight, Realworld, Stevie James, Joy Joseph

Our November show brought four truly cool acts to the basement lounge of The Delancey: Kid Midnight – trash pop from NYC. Listen to the three-piece on Spotify. Realworld – power rock from Brooklyn. Listen to this new band with members from Journalism on SoundCloud. Stevie James– funky rock with power vocals.

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SONG PICK: Magdalena Bay - Ghost

This song sucks you in right away with a hammering bass line before it turns into something like a summer dance banger. The L.A.-based duo Magdalena Bay of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin wants to make upbeat pop music and “Ghost,” their second single after the crazy catchy

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SONG PREMIERE: Whyte Horses - Next Year Will Be Mine

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with some great music? While the familiar and beloved songs are welcomed, something fresh thrown in the mix is even better! The more we are thrilled to premiere “Next Year Will Be Mine”, the merry new single by Manchester psych-pop

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SONG PICK: Unknown Caller - See You Again

The second single by Brooklyn-based artist Unknown Caller charms the listener with its overall laid-back vibe, exquisite guitar work, and a vocal delivery that brings to mind someone like Julian Casablancas… Big name comparisons aside, “See You Again” is a truly fantastic song, irresistible sound and pensive lyrics alike! Alex

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SONG PICK: Softer Still - Red Sun

“Nuances” the debut album by U.K. four-piece Softer Still is a classic, elegant pop album, which is best consumed from beginning to the end. The latest single “Red Sun” is something like the catchy, dramatic centerpiece of the record – The Chameleons or even Spandau Ballet comes to mind. Stream

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SONG PICK: Post Lovers - Tiger

How much does location matter? Maybe it is inconsequential that Post Lovers hails from Greece or is being based in Athens, yet with their latest single “Tiger”, they put themselves firmly on the map of Greek artists to keep an eye on. “Tiger” is one of those songs, that are

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SONG PICK: Sleep Thieves - Sea Of Shadows

With “Sea Of Shadows” the new Sleep Thieves EP “Fortress” by features no less than three Song Picks of the Day. Consider us big fans of the Dublin-based trio of and their dark, haunted but unpretentious synth pop. Opener “Sea Of Shadows” gets you in the mood right from the

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SONG PICK: The Rungs - King of Books

As long time fans of Brooklyn-based indie-pop trio The Rungs, we are especially intrigued by “King of Books”, one of their finest works to date. Initially, Mandy and Diwas Durang were making music together as a duo, but once they enlisted the drumming talent of Steven Bartashev, their sound took

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SONG PICK: Claire George - Orbit

Claire George is a singer/songwriter from the West Coast and with her new EP “Bodies of Water” she has self-produced an elegant masterpiece of thoughtful electro-pop. The ethereal “Orbits” is the addictive second single and our Song Pick of the Day. “Bodies Of Water” is out now on Cascine.