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Song Pick of the Day

Dutch Mustard - Life

Dutch Mustard 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

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Isabel LaRosa - My Girl

"My Girl" is a daydream about having one last shot with someone you have already lost. With sadness in her voice, Isabel LaRosa imagines what could have been with such vivid intensity that one might think of a happy ending – if there wasn't that first verse

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Nicky MacKenzie - I Should Go

Canadian pop singer/songwriter Nicky MacKenzie 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

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PHEA - Ride or Die

The Berlin and LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer PHEA 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

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Ruti - Maybe I Got It Wrong

With its restrained production, mesmerizing rhythm, and Ruti’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

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ugly ozo - madonna

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, acknowledges that the baby will grow up and leave her own mark on the world. Jessica explains: “madonna’ is written from

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iamnotshane - Love Interest of the Month

I’m not sure whether iamnotshane 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

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Eliza McLamb - Like the Boys [Video]

For her second album, the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Eliza McLamb 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.

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Stolen Gin - Spoil My Night

New York City-based quintet Stolen Gin 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

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Wyldest - All It Would Take Is a Phone Call

"All It Would Take Is a Phone Call" - easy, but impossible at the same time. Zoë Mead, aka Wyldest, 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

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Oceanic - Oh No

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, 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

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strongboi - one thing

"I'm the only one who can truly help myself," sings Alice Phoebe Lou. The new song "one thing" by strongboi, the band that she runs together with Ziv Yamin, "I'm the only one who can truly help myself," sings Alice

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Georgia - Wanna Play

When I heard that Georgia 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

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Ana Luna - Daddy's Empire

The most painful breakups are those without resentment. LA-via-Paris singer-songwriter Ana Luna 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

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Maddison Kate - More to Me

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, known for her enchanting, folk-tinged pop. “More to Me” will appear on her upcoming EP, What I’d Say To You, out

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Jennifer Touch - Dripping [Video]

Cold and industrial – the new song "Dripping" by German electronic musician Jennifer Touch 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

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Low Girl - Handbrake

British pop quartet Low Girl 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

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CHILD + the banned - Ice Cube Candy

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, admits: "We wrote it in a few hours." And that's enough: "Ice Cube Candy" hits you like a 3-minute whirlwind.

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Soft Hearted Scientists - Hello, Hello

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 evokes comparisons

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Lucrecia Dalt - caes (ft. Camille Mandoki) [Video]

„caes“ is an experience. With bleeping synths, a fractured marching beat, and two contrasting female voices, singer-producer Lucrecia Dalt creates a distictive soundscape whose grip is hard to escape. “caes“ is the third single off her upcoming album A Danger to Ourselves, which she co-produced with UK legend David Sylvian,

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Rainsford - Butterfly

Rainsford, aka Rainey Qualley, returns with her third single of the year: the atmospheric “Butterfly,” co-written with Michael Kamerman (Smallpools). 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’

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Sijya - Do I Know

"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 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

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Paperwhite - By Your Side

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. 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

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Hillary Reynolds - Gaslight

"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 started writing her debut album in the past decade, but life got in the

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Eliza May - Money

Riding a R&B-tinged pop wave, British singer/songwriter Eliza May 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’