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Song Pick of the Day

mokina - heartbreaker

Monika Cerfis, aka mokina, was born in Montreal, Canada, but also has affiliations to Portugal. Consequently, her new EP mirage is tri-lingual, while the music has more Southern European flair. All five songs on the record are beautiful, but I chose "heartbreaker" as the Song Pick of the

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Josienne Clarke - Tiny Bird's Lament

Without even having listened to Josienne Clarke's brand new song "Tiny Bird's Lament," I knew I wanted to feature it. For one thing, I loved the singer, songwriter, and guitarist's music in the past, and had featured "Double Edged Sword,"

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Yndling - Even If It's A Lie (I Don't Mind)

"Even If It's A Lie (I Don't Mind)" might be the third installment in the tale of a complicated relationship by the Norwegian singer/songwriter Yndling. If it is meant as a triptych, we don't have a happy ending: even though love

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Pip Blom - Ring

"Ring," the new single by Pip Blom, brings back some beautiful 90s party and dance memories, yet the song is as edgy and modern as it gets. With "Ring," the band also announces their new EP titled Grit, scheduled for June 6. Formed and based in

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dalloway - Split

Mary-Cait Hentz, aka dalloway, is back on the East Coast with a new song. "Split," a breakup song about "the mental compartmentalization that has to happen during the end of any kind of relationship." There is not much drama in the song: The new Brooklyn-based singer/

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Super Market - Ice Cream

British duo Super Market put their debut EP Shopping List out into the world yesterday, and it is brilliant! When I listened to the six-track album from start to finish, and started again, I felt spontaneously reminded of "Neue Deutsche Welle," the German new wave back in the

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Mel Denisse - Like a Fiend

"Like a Fiend" is a showstopping dark pop track that curiously reminds me of Babylon Zoo, the '90s shooting star that I coincidentally listen to a lot lately. It is the second released song by Nashville-based singer/producer Mel Denisse about a "creature split between two

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Mareux - Laugh Now Cry Later

Post-punk, dark wave, and electronic artist Mareaux, who is based in sunny California, releases the first track from his upcoming album, the gutwrenching and equally fascinating "Laugh Now Cry Later." The title of Mareux’s sophomore album is absolutely beautiful, Nonstop Romance and yet I can also sense

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Eden Rain - It's Always Been Like This

A new song by London singer/songwriter Eden Rain is always worth listening to. Her singular vocal and lyrical style makes the song uniquely hers, even when she experiments musically. The latest single, "It's Always Been Like This," is an honest account about dealing with certain

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Opal Mag - I Don’t Like You, but I Love You

London-born, Brighton-based Opal Mag dropped today the beautifully fuzzy, shoegaze-inspired "I Don’t Like You, but I Love You." I remember very well when I first learned about the concept of being able to love someone without really liking them, and it still fascinates me, hence it was

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Neggy Gemmy - Mysterious Girl

Lindsay French, aka Neggy Gemmy, cultivates an idiosyncratic style of electronic music: psychedelic, danceable pop songs that light up your day. Her latest single, "Mysterious Girl," sketches the encounter with a remarkable woman that she might have had somewhere in LA. "Mysterious Girl" is the first

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Dream, Ivory - Solar Eclipse

Los Angeles duo Dream, Ivory announce their upcoming album When You Come Back I Have So Much To Tell You with the beautifully dreamy and rather literally stellar new single "Solar Eclipse." As fascinating as their sound is, their upbringing and personal story is, too. As the two

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Gemma Hayes - Central Hotel [Video]

"Central Hotel" is about one of those magical moments between you and another person, even though, or because, you know, it will only last for a brief time. The Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes captures the mood so perfectly that you think you're right there with

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Olivia Reid - Space to Roam

Super gorgeous vocals, meaningful lyrics, and an impressive talent for creating mesmerizing songs, that’s Olivia Reid’s music in just one sentence! Her newest song "Space to Roam,” which can be found on her equally titled EP maybe a bit quieter than the other songs on the album,

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Robin Kester - Happy Sad (It's a Party)

The Dutch singer/songwriter Robin Kester tackles a feeling that is probably familiar to many of us in her new song: Are we on the right track? Is the future something to look forward to or something to dread? There is no answer to that question, but the energy of

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RUDEY - U

RUDEY, the highly gifted and innovative Nashville-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, follows his sensational "Ease My Mind" up with the not less intriguing "U." This time we see more of Noah Nockels aka RUDEY doing his magic in his new live video, which instantly put me

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AVAWAVES - Sleep Tight

AVAWAVES is the duo of London-based composers Anna Phoebe and Aisling Brouwer, who, together with members of Warpaint, created the soundtrack of the TV series The Buccaneers, among many other projects. Their new album, Heartbeat, out on May 9 via One Little Independent, is a collection of mostly instrumental, cinematic

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Night Moves - Hold On To Tonight

The way John Pelant, frontman of Night Moves, lets his vocals effortlessly reach up really high and then way down low again, without losing any of their mesmerizing power, reminds me of no other than Freddie Mercury. Don't expect Queen's sound, though, but what you can

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Frankie Flowers - HEX

Even if you, like me, are not familiar with the word "limerence" – "the intoxicating yet uncertain space between love and longing" – "HEX" gives you a good impression of what it is about. The Canadian singer/songwriter Frankie Flowers uses heavy, dark wave synth lines

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Windser - These Days

I am getting quite some lovely The Strokes vibes from "These Days," the new single by Windser. Like with "Abandon," the song I first learned about Windser, he wraps serious thoughts and experiences in an upbeat, super catchy tune. One is inclined to chime in when

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PHEA - Chronic Broken Heart

A "Chronic Broken Heart" is a familiar trope in pop music, but in the case of PHEA, it is literal. The Berlin- and LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer suffers from a severe heart condition that has influenced her life since she was a child. Now she is preparing

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Jordan Power - Mr. Slipstream

Wrapped in a super catchy and really lovely pop song, Jordan Power's new single is based on a profound conversation and comes with an important message. With a background as a media entrepreneur, syndicated columnist, and viral podcaster, Jordan set out to create music after a spiritual awakening

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Tan Cologne - Cloud of Mirrors

The dream pop duo Tan Cologne announced their third album, Unknown Beyond, on June 20 via Labrador Records. The first single, the spellbinding "Cloud of Mirrors," pushes their sonic boundaries with a distinctive electronic beat beneath the signature layers of melodic guitars. Tan Cologne is Lauren Green and

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Mobley - Yesterday's Another Day

Everything's phenomenal in Mobley new song AND video, "Yesterday's Another Day," which takes us right back to a futuristic '70s live performance. Visually, this could be taken right from one of the music TV shows I grew up with. The dance moves and

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georgia, georgia - oblivious

georgia, georgia is the project of singer/songwriter Georgia Piva from Verona, Italy. Her new song, "oblivious," is a warm guitar pop track that reflects on the difficulties of being yourself and making a new relationship work at the same time. Georgia explains:  “There was a moment during