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VIDEO: Substance Abuse - Bridges

It is hard to escape the allure of this song by L.A. duo Substance Abuse with or without visuals. It is “a track that was jazzy, positive, and upbeat but with a message that the modern audiences could relate to,” reminiscent of times that – in hindsight – somehow seem to

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SONG PICK: Yellow Shoots - Magic On My Pillow

“Magic On My Pillow” is a wonderful track that grabs your attention right from the start and keeps you on your toes until the very end. The song is as soulful as it is unexpected, and bottom line highly compelling! New York-based indie artist/producer Greg Matthews, who goes by

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SONG PICK: Drinker - Follow

“If I Can make you follow, I think we might find our way.” The new song “Follow” by NYC/LA duo Drinker unfolds somewhere between dream and reality, as singer Aaron Mendelsohn explains: Reattaching to the modern world after a hiatus in my mind, I return to find myself lost,

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SONG PICK: The Solarists - CRYPTK

Without doing the saxophone player any wrong because they are totally going for a jazzy vibe here, the sax pieces also remind me of the sounds of Central Park in Summer when you find someone with a sax in their hands and playing some tunes on almost every corner. What

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VIDEO PREMIERE: The FMs - Extender

“Extender” does not dilly-dally around but makes it unmistakably clear that the setting is out of our usual comfort zone, with its brooding, slightly disturbing sounds, evoking the vibe from “Blade Runner” to “The Fifth Element” and the likes. The futuristic ambience of the song, is also the theme of

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SONG PICK: Silk Cinema - No More

London duo Silk Cinema likes to let their music speak for itself. “No More” is their latest release, a soulful piece of synth pop about making a tough decision to end something that just does not go right. It is a song that could be in place in a swanky

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VIDEO: Frankiie - Dream Reader

Try to read this dream! Vancouver four-piece Frankiie shows you an example for an hyper-realistic that does not make sense, but maybe it does – who knows? In the bigger picture, dreams play a role in where Frankiie is today, as a band as one member explains: I was struggling to

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SONG PICK: J. Marco - Truth

There is something quintessential optimistic in “Truth”, the gorgeous new single by Nashville-based singer/songwriter J. Marco. The track is reminiscent of everlasting classics by Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and the likes, and there is no reason why “Truth” should not also become an enduring pop hit. J. Marco provides

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SONG PICK: Emika - Close (Video)

With her 2011 self-titled debut album, Berlin-based singer/producer Emika was one of the early inspirations that eventually led to running this blog. Since then, Emika has released three more albums, including a symphony which she composed and recorded with the Prague Symphonic orchestra. Now she is back on the

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SONG PICK: The Mary Onettes - Cola Falls

Whether on headphones, your own home’s stereo or a club’s speakers, the subtle nuances of “Cola Falls” are noticeable, and highly enjoyable. It’s been quiet around Swedish indie-electronic band The Mary Onettes but with “Cola Falls”, their first new music studio nice 2016, they put themselves firmly

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VIDEO PREMIERE: SANDS - Waves Calling

Here is a video to get totally lost in with its impressive whirlwind of colors and imagery, and sheer gorgeousness. London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Andrew Sands, who makes music as SANDS, created something truly sublime with “Waves Calling”. The song is taken from his recently released EP, also titled “Waves

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SONG PICK: Nana Adjoa - Three (Video)

The miracle of life is the topic of the new song “Three” by Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Nana Adjoa, from a literally microscopic perspective. The three in question are herself and her two siblings and she muses about how a bond between them and humans in general comes to be. “Three”

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SONG PICK: The Rareflowers - New Generation

Like the mid-day sun paints glittering and fleeting pictures on a body of water, just as beautifully unfolds “New Generation”, a track destined to complete every Summer party playlist. Based in Brunswick, New Jersey, The Rareflowers are comprised of brothers Jimmy (guitar, lead vocals) and Kane Maraday (bass, vocals) and

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NEW MUSIC: Pale Green Things - The Beast In The Hearts Of Men (Album announcement)

Jack Traynor aka Pale Green Things does – on paper – indie folk music. And yes, there is the acoustic guitar front and center as well as violins and vocal harmonies. But there are lots of other elements that stretch the definition. When you listen to Jack’s debut album “The Beast

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SONG PICK: JØUR - American Nightmare

“What if I can’t wake up from this American Dream?” For JØUR, singer/songwriter from Minnesota, the life she is supposed to strive for turns out be a trap. But as the music builds from a chilling pop track to a big finale, it becomes clear that we all

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SONG PICK: Altopalo - Terra

A couple of Summers ago, I stumbled across Brooklyn-based four-piece Altopalo, and loved their intelligent, somewhat quirky yet definitely appealing sound from the spot. Fast forward, Altopalo has been releasing several singles earlier this year, and continue to put out new music with their new super intriguing single “Terra”. A

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SONG PICK: Hockeysmith - Holy War

When Hockeysmith from Cornwall, England appeared first in 2014 I could not have been more excited about their edgy mix of electronic and guitars. But then it became quiet about them until the they released a couple more tracks two years later, just to soon disappear again. Now, after Georgie

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SONG PICK: Uon - Who Loves You Now (Video)

You never want to be on the receiving end of this question: “Who Loves You Now?”. Anna Sharifi, singer in the Berlin-based synth-pop duo Uon makes it unmistakably clear, with deadpan vocals how serious the situation is. Add an intriguing electronic production, with a mix of dance beats and bits

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NEW SONG: strangers on the internet - Missed Connection (released today)

The new song “Missed Connection” by the New York duo strangers on the internet is a big sweeping piece of pop with a synth line that fills the last corner of your mind. How does this sound live? If you are in NYC you can find out next Friday at

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SONG PREMIERE: Beverly Girl - Change Begins With You

Listening to Beverly Girl, a place like Helsinki, Finland does not easily come to mind more likely hot club scene spots like Ibiza, Cancun or maybe Los Angeles, where the trio will perform tomorrow. Undoubtedly in their repertoire, their brand new single “Change Begins With You”, which we are excited

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SONG PICK: Erika Davidson - Memory Lane

Sometimes, all it takes is one little line to let an entire story unfold: when Erika Davidson smoothly intones “I don’t want your name, but I need this dance”, heartbreak sets in immediately. “Memory Lane” is a bittersweet song, one that dances on the beautiful moments that have been,

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NEW MUSIC: Eliza Shaddad - My Body (Video)

Here is a gorgeous new song “My Body” by UK-based singer/songwriter Eliza Shaddad. The video is directed by Joe McCrae and feels like a glimpse in somebody’s mind where images flicker through the brain in a state of half-consciousness. Eliza’s full-length “Future” is expected for later this

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SONG PICK: UV - Defender

UV is the stage name of Marina Elderton’s musical project. Her day job is not far way from that: she’s an acclaimed composer based in London and has created award-winning film scores. Marina’s debut track as UV, “Defender” is a haunting, solitary piece, held together by a

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NEW MUSIC: Actrese - Nasty Game

London musician Actrese operates outside of current musical trends. Her minimal electronics and weird melodies remind me rather of the German New Wave of the 80s, updated for the technologies of the late 2010s. According to herself, her music is “Moody, Honest, Engaging.” And: “I do not like to state

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SONG PICK: 32Stitches - Fallout

Reminders to treasure the time we have with each other, and on earth in general, come in many different forms yet “Fallout” is an especially alluring example with its irresistible dance beats and future bass vibe. This is pop music at its best! “Fallout” is the new single by Mumbai-based