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SONG PICK: Ink Sticks & Stones - Full Blue Moon (Video)

Ink Sticks & Stones is the musical project of Ai Rei Dooh-Tousignant from Toronto, Canada. She released her debut album “All That Gets Left Behind” (Apple Music | Spotify) late last year with 11 folk pop songs that remind me of David Sylvian’s work in their intensity. The second track

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SONG PREMIERE: Kaiya - Gimme

Looks like indie-electronic pop artist Kaiya is ready to start through in 2018 when her brand new single “Gimme” is any indication. The minimalist track, focuses on Kaiya’s soft and ethereal vocals and makes every instrument count. Originally from the Ukraine, Kaiya has spent the last couple of years

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NEW MUSIC: Blue J - Early Show

The Vancouver-based band Blue J says about themselves online: Blue J may or may not be a reference to a baseball team, a melancholic person who’s name begins with the letter J, the loquacious bird, a comic book character from The Justice League or simply a blue coloured J.

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NEW MUSIC: Raina Bee and The Hive - Queen of the South (Video)

Raina Bee & The Hive engages in a bloody affair in the new video for “Queen Of The South”, a track from her 2016 album “Stung” (Apple Music | Spotify). Raina explains: “Queen of the South” is kind of a revenge fantasy song. It’s about someone who wronged me and

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SONG PICK: Black Letters - Landscaper

Black Letters are a indie four-piece from Bangalore, India, who have been doing music since the beginning of the decade and are about to put our a new album very soon. Their latest single “Landscaper” features glittering synths and guitars over steady, Radiohead-style polyrhythms and is a reason to be

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SONG PICK: Percival Elliott - Forever

“Forever” is the new single by indie-folk rock duo Percival Elliott, comprised of Olly Hite and Samuel Carter-Brazier, based at the South Coast of England. The beautifully wistful “Forever” is also the first track from their upcoming album “Save Your Soul”. Alone from the single’s title, multiple scenarios come

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SONG PICK: Moir - The Truth Is

Listen to the debut single of London-based musician Sarah Moir, who records simply as Moir. With the “The Truth Is” and other songs of her upcoming EP Sarah addresses deep personal experiences: “I say that talking’s not really my thing / But the truth is there’s no one / I’

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SONG PICK: Hillhar - Time Will Wait For You

“Time Will Wait For You” is the new, English language single by Israel-based indie-pop quartet Hillhar, and while I am not so sure about the song’s title, I am enchanted by the sheer upbeat beauty of the track. There is a driving element, one that makes you want to

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SONG PICK: Josephina - Pleasure And Pain

Let’s go out of 2017 with a new song by singer/songwriter Josephina from L.A. “Pleasure And Pain” could be the summary of a difficult year, but Josephina is rather referring to an intense relationship in her dark future pop track that also exemplifies some of the better

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SONG PICK: The Jacks - Wings

Intending to end the year with a big dose of swagger, I found the perfect track in “Wings” by South Californian four-piece The Jacks, who claim: We are not a rock band, we are a rock n’ roll band.” Influenced by the British Invasion of the 60s and 70s, The

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NEW MUSIC: Becca Krueger - We All In It

Listen the super-catchy new song by New York singer/songwriter Becca Krueger. “We All In It’ is an anthem for those fighting for their passion and uniqueness in the world,” she says about the song and it is indeed a good one to have on your headphones to get this

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NEW MUSIC: Aggressive Swans - About You

“About You”, the new single by Munich-based duo Aggressive Swans continues where “Every Teardrop” left us off. The track is a as dancey as its precedessor while taking the beat down a notch. The melody is crazy catchy with a strong nod to 80s nostalgia. Fabulous! Together with King Pigeon,

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NEW MUSIC: Chelsea Lankes - Matches

We haven’t heard much from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Chelsea Lankes since her 2016 EP, but fortunately she doesn’t want to let 2017 end without a new song. Chelsea explains about “Matches”: This song is one of the most honest things I’ve ever written. It’s unapologetic in

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SONG PICK: Corniglia - But It Wasn't That Long Ago

Corniglia is a Australian duo from Perth who draw much inspiration from guitarist Matt’s work as a medical professional. Together with Italy-born singer Chloe they wrap these reflections into dreamy, shoegaze-y soundscapes. Check out their new, slow-burning song “But It Wasn’t That Long Ago”, which is is “loosely

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NEW MUSIC: Bryde - Desire

“Desire” is the catchy new song by Welsh singer/songwriter Bryde. Her debut album is announced for next spring, when she will tour all over Europe.

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SONG PICK: Lowborn - Crazy (Video)

If anybody thought that dark, moody yet melodic rock songs are a thing of the past, then think again. “Crazy” by North Carolina based Lowborn, is beautifully ’emo’, how it sounds at the end of 2017. Listening to “Crazy”, I can’t help but feel remembered of the sound of

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SONG PICK: Marine - Mount Olympus

Marine is the London-based four piece Cara Sebastian (Vocals, Guitar), Ruby Jack (Vocals, Guitar), Beth Dariti (Bass) and Kaja Magsam (Drums) and according to their Twitter profile they are “singing about mythical creatures”. You find some of those in their new song “Mount Olympus”, a catchy song on the crossroads

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SONG PICK: Comte De St Germain - Down To The Wire

Joseph Johns the musician behind the moniker Comte De St Germain certainly likes it mystical because not only did he choose to go by the name of an 18th Century French aristocrat, explorer and alchemist who claimed to be over 500 years old. But Joseph Jones also recorded his latest

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SONG PICK: Asha - To The Edge

Listen to the new song by London-Born artist Asha. “To The Edge” is an elegant, groovy pop song featuring a melodic guitar and unconventional beats. No word yet of an EP or album by her. Merry Christmas! Find “To The Edge” on SoundCloud and Spotify:

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SONG PICK: Lillet Blanc - Be New

As true fans of Lillet Blanc, a New York-based dream-pop quartet around Emily Rawlings and Sean Camargo, we are delighted to feature “Be New” as Song Pick of the Day of 2017’s Christmas Eve. The track is as alluring as we came to know Lillet Blanc, with Emily’s

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SONG PICK: Quails - We Don’t Need Entertainment

Australian Singer/Producer Amy Pes writes songs under the name Quails. “We Don’t Need Entertainment” is an atmospheric song that nods to current pop clichés without falling for them. The track is accompanied by an EP with for remixes (Apple Music | Spotify). Listen to our Song Pick of the

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SONG PICK: Duke of Wolves - Without A Name

December 20th 2016, we featured Duke of Wolves‘ “They Laugh” as our Song Pick and so it is about time to find out what’s new with the London-based quartet. Earlier this month, the indie rockers released their new single “Without A Name” which offers exquisite song writing, giving room

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NEW MUSIC: Folia - Heart Beat

In their second single “Heart Beat”, Australian duo Folia reflects about one of the darkest moments everyone has to deal with in their lives at some point: the loss of a loved person. Folia explain about the track: Though fortunately neither of us have lost a significant loved one, Heart

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SONG PICK: Hibyan Sky - Close Your Eyes

Hibyan Sky is a multifaceted artist and performer from London. Ethereal synths and bright vocals help opening your mind and dream yourself away into a different reality.

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SONG PICK: Sad Boys Club - Know

Hearing about a British band called Sad Boys Club, one could go for totally emo and some non-smiling guys. Judging from their press photo though, the lads seem to be rather delightful young men though and their latest single “Know” suggests that as well. Frontman Jacob provides the following insight