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Sval - Grenade

No, it’s not going too well in Sval’s life. At least, she thinks so in her new song “Grenade” about those moments when you want to throw everything out of the window or – metaphorically – drop a grenade. But then, this is an upbeat pop song that wants to

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Seven Purple Tigers - Smoke Communiqué

Seven Purple Tigers are an American-German duo who just released their new fabulous single “Smoke Communiqué,” complete with a very unique and compelling video. Austin Horn and Phil Dyszy, who together form Seven Purple Tigers, conceived “Smoke Communiqué” during a session for their previous single “Ignorance Is Blitz.” They say

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Madison Steinbruck - Kathryn

Once trust breaks, it often cannot be established again. In “Kathryn,” Nashville-based singer/songwriter Madison Steinbruck makes this fact very clear to somebody who cheated on her with the titular woman. Her anger manifests itself in heavy, earthy guitars, and it becomes obvious that she will not change her mind.

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Dead Leaf Echo - Boo

Richly textured with beautiful layers of shimmering guitars and catchy hooks that make you want to start the track all over again before it has even ended, that is “Boo,” the new brilliant single by Brooklyn’s Dead Leaf Echo. You know you have a true gem in your hands

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néomí - Red Balloon

Breakup songs are often written after the fact and after the mind was made up about its importance and long-term effects. “Red Balloon,” the new song by Surinamese/Dutch singer/songwriter néomi has its origins much earlier. This may explain the intensity of the track, which builds from a simple

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Dylan Dunn - I'm Not Clyde [Video]

“I’m Not Clyde” places itself firmly in your ears after only the first casual listen thanks to its infectious beat and easy-going vibe. Add Dylan Dunn‘s warm power vocals and ready is an inevitable hit. What really got my attention, though, is the insight Dylan offers about his

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Uma - Granada

In Greek mythology, even the underworld cannot keep true lovers apart. The new song by London singer/songwriter Uma, “Granada,” is inspired by the things her mother did for love, because she could not do otherwise. “Granada” is a beautifully quiet song built around a Spanish guitar with many sonic

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VIDEO PICKS: Detalji, Dubinski, Eruption Artistique, Lexi Jayde

Detalji – Closer Detalji is a Finnish producer, singer and songwriter. It has been a while since her last release, but now she is back with a cover of Closer that fuses her native techno-inspired sound with classic Nine Inch Nails sensibilities. The song comes with a dark, moody video directed

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Nautics - Crop Circles

New York-based indie-rockers Nautics follow their previous brilliant 2022 single releases “Stop” (with Justine Grove) and “Selfish” with the equally catchy yet more laid-back “Crop Circles.” Their brand new single shows yet another side of their skillful songwriting, with a nod to New York’s indie scene in the mid-00s.

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Pinkfiz - 318

The Londoner indie rocker Pinkfiz is in a hard-to-solve romantic dilemma. So she grabs her guitar at 3:18 am and writes a song about it that effortlessly transitions from bedroom production to an emotional rock anthem. Pinkfiz says about 318: “The song is about having romantic feelings for a

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Mauger - Nr 79

Does not happen every day that we come across cool new indie-pop from Belgium and the more I am excited to feature “Nr 79” today. The irresistibly catchy track can be found on Mauger‘s sophomore album SHINY, out now. While the entire album is fantastic, “Nr 79” marks for

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Black Belt Eagle Scout - Don't Give Up

“Don’t Give Up” is a simple but beautiful encouragement for all those who struggle to keep their mental health. For Katherine Paul, aka Black Belt Eagle Scout, this means connecting with things bigger than the daily mess: to “the land, the water, the sky” of her home, but also

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Pastis - Waiting on My Girl

“Waiting on My Girl” is an instantly catchy tune that brims with longing and wistfulness. It is the new song by Finnish five-piece Pastis and marks the third single from their upcoming album produced by Lauri Eloranta. Studying the song’s lyrics, I am not sure if the singer really

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JFDR - The Orchid

There is always an element of otherworldly beauty in everything Jófríður Ákadóttir aka JFDR does. With her new song, “The Orchid,” the Icelandic musician goes to the core of her art and devotes the song to a flower close to her heart. She says: “ I call all my songs orchids.

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The Horn - Do It Now [Video]

London’s five-piece The Horn released today the last single and title track of their EP Do It Now. The upbeat “Do It Now” is the most energetic song of the album and a glorious piece of eclectic indie-rock. I’m always drawn to motivational anthems especially when they come

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VIDEO PICKS: Amber Ryann, BAYLI, Hailey Beavis, Jadu Heart

Amber Ryann – Said Than Done LA-based singer and producer Amber Ryann is on the run in this dark, nocturnal video. “‘Said Than Done’ is about the desire to move on from past trauma whilst realizing it never served you, but as the title says, that is always easier said than

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O. Wake - Odysseus

“You had to be eighteen to enter, but I pressed the button anyway.” Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter O. Wake opens his new song, and you know which internet rabbit hole he is going down. But pleasure and pain are often close together, so his odyssey leaves him with more desires than

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Shirley Hurt - Problem Child [Video]

While only in a tiny supporting role, a music video with the cameo of a downy woodpecker (2:48) is already a winner. Shirley Hurt‘s new song and video, “Problem Child,” mainly portrays the artist and another woman, who might or might not be her mother or grandmother. Regardless

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Winter - sunday

LA-based singer/songwriter Samira Winter aka Winter, releases her fourth album “What Kind of Blue Are You?” this Friday via Bar/None. The latest single, “sunday,” is a dreamy, almost gentle take on the negative influences of social media, something she says is “always on my mind and generates a

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GIFT - Share The Present [Video]

Brooklyn five-piece GIFT just released another brilliant song from their upcoming album Momentary Presence, out on October 14th via Dedstrange. The song is called “Share The Present,” and its double meaning instantly resonated with me. I also took it to heart, as today is my birthday, and I wanted to

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Alle The Dreamer - Lonely Hallucinations

What if what you did in the past was a mistake, and where will this leave you in the future? That is what Toronto-based singer/songwriter Alle The Dreamer muses about in her debut single “Lonely Hallucinations.” The song shines with the smart, elegant production that seems to thrive, particularly

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Brothertiger - Be True [Video]

Brothertiger, the musical project of singer, songwriter, and producer John Jagos, has announced his fifth studio album, Brothertiger. Throughout the past one and a half years, the gifted Brooklyn-based artist released a flurry of singles in his soft and dreamy style, always irresistibly catchy and never dull. Produced alongside longtime

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VIDEO PICKS: Ceara Cavalieri, noelle, S.C.A.B., Slye

Ceara Cavalieri – Liar Liar Her boyfriend cheated on her in Vegas from all places, and Californian singer/songwriter Ceara Cavalieri shouts a big “Liar Liar” in his face. The video includes a classic, engaging LA rooftop performance like this one without the cops. Watch the video now: noelle – Cold Killer

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Jenny Newman - Danish Boy [Video]

Miss summer already? LA-based singer/songwriter Jenny Newman takes you right back to a carefree transatlantic fling with an exchange student. That is when everything feels intense and right because you know you have to live it while it lasts. Jenny gives us some background about the song: “I wanted

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Declan Welsh and The Decadent West - Mercy

Scottish indie-rockers Declan Welsh and The Decadent West gear up for their sophomore album, and the new single “Mercy” promises greatness! To celebrate the single’s release and the upcoming album (for 2023), the band plays a hometown show at Glasgow’s iconic Barowland Ballroom on November 18th. That brings