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RELEASED TODAY: BLAJK - Lethal

The wait will soon be over because BLAJK, the charming indie-pop quartet from Toronto, is about to release their debut EP “Limited” on July 19th. To celebrate what’s in store soon, they dropped “Lethal” today, an elegantly dark number with a laidback yet captivating  appeal that BLAJK are

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LATE NIGHT: MIDOCA feat. Lost Boy Crow - Never Coming Down

There’s an almost desperate, irresistible beauty to “Never Coming Down”, the latest single by Los Angeles producer MIDOCA, featuring Lost Boy Crow. The smooth, yet at the same time edgy vocals harmonize perfectly with the restrained instrumentation and create the perfect song for the darker hours of the day

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VIDEO: Sea Span - Diane

Going through phases when I wish for a different first name, toying with diverse options, along comes “Diane” and easily takes pole position! The indie-pop song features an understated, lush beauty like a hot, lazy Summer day. While lyrically the track is about a break-up, it is not

SONG PICK: Men I Trust - Lauren

Men I Trust is an indie pop four-piece from Quebec City, Canada, who have already been around for two albums. “Lauren” with its relaxed bass line and beautiful vocal harmonies is their latest single, which invites to dream the day away on a sunny afternoon. Get your week started

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PLAYLIST: Song Picks of the Day 16.28

1. HØØNCH 2. Brezy 3. Naropa 4. Basement Revolver 5. You Are Number Six 6. White 7. Dena

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NEW TRACK: Sasha Siem - Crow

Listen to the beautifully melancholic track “Crow” by Norwegian singer/songwriter [Sasha Siem]: https://youtu.be/aXOnFbjzCAk

SONG PICK: Dena - Lights, Camera, Action

Berlin-based singer and producer Dena knows how to do catchy, slightly quirky pop tracks. Her latest track “Lights, Camera, Action” is no exception, even though she moves away from the hip hop elements of her previous work. In “Lights, Camera, Action” she is casting roles for the movie of

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SONG PICK: White - Step Up

“Step Up”, the new single by Glaswegian electro-pop quintet White, is grittier and darker than their usually more upbeat sound. Exactly that edginess though makes this track so irresistibly alluring. The beats go on relentlessly, pushing forward. There’s an awesome bass line, shouting voices in the distance, and

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[PHOTOS] Civil Twilight live at The Studio At Webster Hall

The Studio At Webster Hall recently welcomed alt rockers Civil Twilight, who are currently touring as a three piece which might, or might not again change in the future. What Andrew McKellar (vocals,bass,  keyboards), his brother Steven McKellar (guitar) and Richard Wouters (drums) put on stage though, was pretty

NEW TRACK: Cappa - Mad About U

This is the perfect starter for a summer weekend: listen to the bass-heavy dance track “Mad About U” by Nashville artist Cappa.

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SONG PICK: You Are Number Six - Glitches

While we have the brilliantly soaring “Tropic of Love”still lingering in our ears, You Are Number Six released “Glitches”, another single from their EP “VHS Dreams“. “Glitches” also features the signature lush 80s synths sounds, but is a bit more understated in its overall vibe. Luckily though, it once

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Q&A with Elk + Mammoth

‘Hauntingly beautiful’ comes to mind, when trying to describe Elk + Mammoth‘s recently released EP “Culprit” in only two words. There’s a certain melancholy to it with a sparse, guitar-driven instrumentation, and vocals that are a touch unsettling but at the same time super charming, and simply irresistibly

NEW ARTIST: Blab

“Johnny”, the debut track by young UK artist Frances Murray aka Blab, is a song that immediately draws you in with its catchy melody, the noisy guitars and her wonderfully clear and controlled vocals. Frances performs, records and produces her music alone, which adds to the charm and intimacy of

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SONG PICK: Basement Revolver - Words

Basement Revolver is an indie rock three-piece from Hamilton, Ontario. “Words are just words are words are words,” sings Chrisy in a somewhat hopeless way. It certainly feels often like that, but in the grand scheme of things, it is the power of words that changes the world. Basement

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3 Is A Band: Warm Graves

Despite their rather morbid band name, suggesting grinding death metal or the like, Warm Graves, based in Leipzig, create sound that is more mellow than agitating. Yes, the trio’s sound is deep and dark, but they call their music sci-fidelic-rock and their debut album “Ships Will Come”

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VIDEO: I Am Snow Angel - Losing Face

The visuals speak for themselves: just watch I Am Snow Angel in this beautiful pole dance performance for her song “Losing Face”. Also, check out photos of her live performance at Rockwood Music Hall.

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NEW TRACK: Opal Blue - Taking My Love Away

We don’t know much about London duo Opal Blue, but “Taking My Love Away” is an excellent track.

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SONG PICK: Naropa - If Only While I'm Sleeping

Lush guitars as well as rich and raspy vocals with a slight tremolo in it, set the mood for “If Only While I’m Sleeping”, which starts out a tad bit melancholic yet comes around in the chorus, when things start to look brighter and more optimistic. Sonically the track

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NEW TRACK: The Halves - Are You Happy?

There is no shortage of super talented, young bands these days, and The Halves from Charlotte, North Carolina can get easily added to this illustrious group of people. While still in high school, the brothers Robbie and Cody Hudgins (I have this special fondness for bands with siblings), and friends

SONG PICK: Brezy - Riptide

“Riptide” is a pop song full of surprises – it is just fabulous how it evolves from minimal bass, beat and vocals into a sing along anthem. If you are – like me – turned off by the predictability of many pop songs, this one is for you. Brezy, aka Britt Burton, is

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[PHOTOS] The Dirty Nil Get the Punk Fest started at Gramercy Theatre

The Canadian punk-rock trio The Dirty Nil were up first last week at Gramercy Theatre, opening for Flag (the touring version of Black Flag) as well as War On Women. I was ready for some good old noisy rock’n’roll with heavy punk influences and did not get

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MUSIC QUOTES: Growing Up

Little Racer live at Union Pool, July 2015 Little Racer Tour Dates

VIDEO: Lowell - High Enough

Lowell is back! Her debut album “We Loved Her Dearly” was one of my favorites in 2014 and her new song “High Enough” hints that she is up for an excellent follow-up. The music and video feel a little more subdued than her previous work, but it is still

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NEW TRACK: Linying - Sticky Leaves

Listen to Singapore singer/songwriter Linying’s beautiful slow building debut track “Sticky Leaves”.

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SONG PICK: HØØNCH - Lost 2.0

Hardly anybody else does danceable, carefree summer sound better than acts from Los Angeles. Add LA duo HØØNCH to the growing list of bands, creating highly infectious, instantly likable synth-pop. With “Lost 2.0” HØØNCH deliver a shiny feel-good track with a funky bass , 80s drum lines and