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SONG PICK: Kyosi - Mid July

We met Kyosi first two years ago through her single “Early Riser”, a bright synth pop piece that makes you want to jump out of your bed. She has been traveling since then and not released new music, so we were delighted to have her back at our show in

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SONG PICK: James Supercave - Something To Lose

Casually listening to nothing specific, aka letting Apple Radio run, and sandwiched between new singles from MGMT and Radiohead was a gem of a song that made me listen with excitement, and look up the track and artist! “Something To Lose” is the new single by L.A.-based quartet

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SONG PICK: Krrum - Waves

Everything comes in “Waves”. Like the never-ending onslaught of the ocean at the beach, life runs in cycles, if you want or not. Krrum aka Alex Carrie, producer and songwriter from Leeds, U.K. captures this feeling in his latest song that is catchy and breathtaking at the same time.

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SONG PREMIERE: The Sleeping Tongues - Strawberry Kisses

Strawberries are a universally beloved fruit, why else would we find the flavor almost everywhere from yoghurt and ice cream to toothpaste and lipgloss? What about “Strawberry Kisses”? Sounds appealing, doesn’t it? Like the slight tartness of the fruit helps the inherent sweetness to shine through and making it

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SONG PICK: Sleep Thieves - Aching Bones

Our Song Pick of the Day, “Aching Bones” is the new alluring dark synth pop track by Dublin three-piece Sleep Thieves. An ominous bass line, wailing synths and singer Sorcha Brennan’s chilling vocals create an unsettling premonition, which might indeed rob you of your sleep. Listen to “Aching Bones”

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SONG PICK: Not.Your.Regular.Boy. - Crazyland

There are many songs featuring crazy catchy hooks that are usually more on the bright side, the ones in “Crazyland” though beg to differ being of the darker kind with shiny sparkles thrown in. “Crazyland” is the debut single by Ferry de Ruiter, hailing from Amsterdam and creating his own

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NEW MUSIC: Still & Storm - All Of These Things (Video)

Still & Storm is the project of Rachel and Dave Raymond, a couple from Chicago. Rachel is a big fan of 90s grunge music, but instead of paying a straightforward homage to the genre, the duo electrified it into a hard-hitting, melancholic pop song. Watch the video for “All Of

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SONG PICK: Flora Cash - 18 Dollars

Flora Cash defies a good deal of the stereotypes of your usual boy/girl duo: Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall both equally sing and play the instruments, which makes them sound more integrated than many of their peers. Their new single “18 Dollars” is a good example: it merges a

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SONG PICK: Mainland - Villains

Mainland, who call both, California and New York their home, have found their voice and sound because their just released EP “Villains” is nothing short but stunning! It features familiar Mainland ingredients like catchy hooks and versatile vocals, in a more exquisite wrapping, Aside from last year’s anthemic “I

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NEW MUSIC: More Giraffes - Dinosaur

“Dinosaur” oozes massive amounts of playful, child-like joy, dispensed as sparkly pop candy. The second single by L.A.-based duo More Giraffes, comprised of Mark Hadley and Keeley Bumford, shows once again their incredible talent for catchy and likable pop songs. Listen to “Dinosaur” now: For your Spotify playlist:

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SONG PICK: Sampson - Damned

“Damned if we do, damned if we don’t,” an unpleasant, but probably familiar situation that Sampson, a singer/songwriter from Halifax on the Canadian east coast describes in her latest single “Damned”. It is one of 12 songs on her debut album “Dark Sky Nights” (Apple Music | Spotify), which

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NEW MUSIC: Mothica - Water Me Down & More

Brooklyn musician Mothica is very busy these days: not only she has embarked on a headlining U.S. tour, she also released two new songs. The first one is “Chasing Lights”, a collaboration with producer duo Memba— listen on SoundCloud: Then there is “Water Me Down”, a brand new single,

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SONG PICK: Fizzy Blood - Pink Magic

“Pink Magic”, the latest single by English indie rockers Fizzy Blood comes not only with some crazy, instantly catchy hooks but also a lot of swagger and the best of what Brit pop/rock has to offer. What a party banger! Well done. It is always a special treat to

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New Music: ANIQO - Chess (Video)

“Chess” as a metaphor for life: every round brings new decisions and us closer to winning or losing. The new song by German singer/songwriter ANIQO builds up suspense with sparse beats and electronics, but then it never releases you: unlike the game, the chess of life never ends. “Chess”

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SONG PICK: Polychrome - Final Kiss

Victoria and Oliver from London have been playing in several other bands, but they now working on a new album as Polychrome. The first single “Final Kiss” is a lush synth pop track, which excels with an unpretentious and effective production. This is in large parts the work of Victoria,

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SONG PICK: SAVI MINDS - Dreaming

Super mellow vocals lend “Dreaming” its surreal appeal, one that holds throughout the song. “Dreaming” is the debut single by Mikale D’Andrea, who goes by SAVI MINDS, a songwriter and producer originally from New Jersey, now calling Los Angeles his home. Mikale in his own words about “Dreaming”: “I

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SONG PICK: Eliza Shaddad - White Lines

Eliza Shaddad is back! After last year’s stint as singer for electro-jazz duo Sandscape, she returns with an impeccable indie rock piece “White Lines”, the first single of her upcoming debut full-length “Future”. The song was inspired by traveling alone in Australia, where apparently things fell into place for

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SONG PICK: Asha - Exit Strategy

“Exit Strategy” deals with a difficult situation: losing the fight over a loved one to the substances he or she is addicted to. In a calm, intense way, underlined with piano and strings, New York-based singer/songwriter Asha describes the inevitable downward spiral she is caught in and the increasing

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SONG PREMIERE: Baby Raptors - Be Your Girl

Joyful and irresistibly bouncy pop is never more needed than after a string of gray and cold winter days, and “Be Your Girl” is just what the doctor ordered! It is the brand new song by Baby Raptors, the brainchild of Brooklyn artist Tora, who provides the following insight: The

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SONG PICK: Ask Carol - Mountains of Cash

Ask Carol is a two-guitar duo from Norway and their song “Mountains is Cash” is hard to get out of your head once you’ve heard it. They played SXSW this March and are planning an EP and a full length for this year. Listen to “Mountains of Cash” on

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SONG PREMIERE: ENNOR - Wave After Wave

There is an airy lightness to “Wave After Wave” amidst the powerful and strong setting. Like flirty seagulls approaching the coast, circling above the water, contemplating things while waves playfully roll ashore. Though this would tell only half the story, because while starting out all mellow, with sparse, finger picking

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NEW MUSIC: Host - Goodbye

“Goodbye”, the debut single by Ireland-based singer/producer Host is a triumphant, bright pop song with a nod to the 80s. Its topic is rather sad, though, as Host explains: Goodbye is about putting your heart and soul into a shit relationship that inevitably falls apart  right before your eyes,

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SONG PICK: Mars Motel - Living In The Moment

Leave it to Brooklyn-based indie rockers Mars Motel to create irresistible jangly dream pop because they did it again with the gorgeous “Living In The Moment” – maybe the dreamiest of their singles to date. The band around singer/songwriter Sarik Kumar tends to fascinate audiences when they perform live, not

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SONG PICK: GIRL SKIN - Darling (Video)

The new project of Sid Simons, singer and songwriter of Brooklyn band GIRL SKIN, is all about love: he and his girlfriend and muse Foster James are merging creative forces for a split EP “LoveMore”, due out on May 18. After Foster James’ “Skin” (Apple Music | Spotify) last week, Sid

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SONG PICK: Alexander Vincent - I Won't

Subtle restraint, airy lightness, feeling of letting go… this all and more comes to mind when listening to “I Won’t”, the debut single by Alexander Vincent. Alex Tanas, who toured as the drummer of Canadian pop band Magic! around the world, decided that his need to create his own