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Ben Edgar - Cornerstones

“Cornerstones” starts with the most beautiful guitar work, flageolets, and fingerpicking – maybe the guitar equivalent of versatile falsetto vocals. Technicalities or humble ways to describe this beauty aside, Ben Edgar‘s new single is gorgeous and announces the singer/songwriter’s upcoming debut EP. At home in Sydney, Australia, Ben

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Sam Sumpter: BANDS do BK [Book Review]

Oliver and I met Sam Sumpter four summers ago when she greeted us as the host of a Sofar Sounds show on the Upper West Side. Since then, the small music world that New York is, our paths have crossed several times. Most notably, in May 2019, when all of

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Night Swimming - Freight Train

Night Swimming is an indie rock five-piece from Bath, England. Our Song Pick of the Day, “Freight Train,” is the “introductory piece” of their debut double single, which leads over seamlessly into “A Wall.” Both songs feature Meg Jones’ airy vocals over melodic guitars to create an irresistible melancholic atmosphere

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Joe Turner - Borders ft. Julia Church

London-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ Joe Turner teamed up with Julia Church, and together they released the instantly alluring and utterly gorgeous “Borders.” Usually, we are getting introduced to a vocalist via the producer, but with South Africa-native and London-based Julia Church, it’s the other way around, as we’

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VIDEO PICKS: First Aid Kit, Paulina Vo, Pixey, Rayowa

First Aid Kit – Out Of My Head Swedish folk sister duo First Aid Kit is not that folk anymore. However, their new song “Out of My Head” is a melodic pop gem, and one can even hear a bit of Fever Ray in it (who helped them to their first

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Janna Pelle - Ever [Premiere]

“Ever” is a big word. Singer and producer Janna Pelle, who made her way from Miami to the woods in Upstate New York, feels ready to tackle “Ever” from two very personal angles. First, Janna takes you back to the past. Asked about the background of the song, she explains:

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MVRE x Ida Tosh - Emotions

Swedish producer MVRE (née Anton Josefsson) released the catchy cozy “Emotions” featuring Swedish singer and novelist. Ida Tosh. MVRE is gearing up to release the EP Hyperfuture through Tone Space Records. Asked about the new single, Anton says: I wanted to make something 100% for myself without thinking about what

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The Stargazer Lilies - Bending The Lines

“Bending the Lines” is a song you can let yourself fall into for a four-and-a-half-minute daydream. Carried on a lush soundscape, Kim Field’s dreamy vocals lead to a psyched-out guitar solo by bandmate John Cep. After that, you want to rewind and experience it again. “Bending the Lines” is

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emie nathan - good thing

Relationships are as important and beautiful as they are -at times- complicated and not necessarily meant to last. We have this idealist notion about forever & always, but that is just an illusion because, ultimately, nothing lasts for an eternity. Well, almost nothing. London-based singer/songwriter emie nathan doesn’t

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It Was All A Dream - Red Roses

Amy Maskell and Sophie Lowe make music together under the name It Was All A Dream. They both sing and play several instruments, so there is much to discover over the almost six minutes of the song. But mostly, “Red Roses” gives you a feeling for the eternal love around

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Eddie Chacon - Holy Hell [Video]

LA-based musician, creative director, and photographer Eddie Chacon released an instant classic with his new single “Holy Hell.” The luxuriously groovy track is produced by John Carroll Kirby and accompanied by a vibrant video directed by Sissy Chacon and edited by Brandon Bloom.  While, admittedly, the name Eddie Chacon didn’

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Synth Lovers Cafe - On my Own (ft. Emily Zuzik)

Synth Lovers Cafe is actually a playlist of synth-based music which is not the same as electronic music. It is also the moniker of a London-based producer who released a handful of songs this year. If this sounds all very geeky, add singer/songwriter Emily Zuzik of Woves and her

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VIDEO PICKS: 9m88, Alice Pisano, Anna Mieke, talker

9m88 – Love Is So Cruel Tapai-based and New York-raised pop artist 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”) released her sophomore album 9m88 Radio via her own label. On the heel of that release comes a fun, at times maybe bittersweet, but ultimately fascinating video for the song “Love Is So Cruel.” Watch the

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Eliza Edens - I Needed You [Video]

Born and raised in rural Massachusetts and currently living in Brooklyn, NY⁠ —via Colorado and then Philadelphia— Eliza Edens delights with the delicate and enthralling “I Needed You.” The single is the latest offering from Eliza’s upcoming sophomore album, We’ll Become the Flowers, out October 14th. On her

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Lexi Mariah - Queen of Broken Hearts

Lexi Mariah is not the “Queen of Broken Hearts” – she just does not want to be blamed for everything that goes wrong in her relationship. The Connecticut-based singer/songwriter packs her latest song with playful card game metaphors, and while the problems are real, she shows that humor can be

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Kimi Stär - Bodies

Electronic alt-pop duo Kimi Stär (pronounced Kee-mee Star) consists of indie house producer/vocalist ZOSIA and pop singer/songwriter Kaitlyn Kaerhart. The two artists had originally met in Los Angeles, CA, and soon thereafter moved both to Brooklyn, NY, where they decided to form a band. Their first single was

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Asha Gold - Up To Me

At first, “Up To Me” may sound like an obsessive relationship. But the airy, bouncy production and the repeated use of the far too familiar word “lockdown” hint that London-based singer/songwriter Asha Gold does not mean it that seriously. In fact, the song is not even about a specific

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Arny Margret - sniglar [Video]

The new single “sniglar” by Icelandic singer/songwriter Arny Margret is nothing short of utterly gorgeous. From its soothing vocal delivery to its mesmerizing and simply beautiful production. While ‘sníglar’ is Icelandic for ‘snail,” Arny Margret sings in English and clearly knows the language very well as her lyrics are

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Abby Sage - The Florist

“The Florist” is a metaphor for a person who dispenses happiness to others, which is something that L.A.-based singer/songwriter Abby Sage strives for in real life. But the song comes with a curious restraint in production and vocals that hints at a darker side in the life

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JoJo Worthington - Win Butler

Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer JoJo Worthington isn’t afraid to tackle one of her biggest inspirations head-on. Who dares to call her new song “Win Butler?” Must be someone who’s not only out for short-lived buzz but someone who can back it up with substance. And oh, is

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VIDEO PICKS: Ashe, Mike Baretz, Maddie Zahm, Winter (ft. Hatchie)

Ashe – Shower With My Clothes On L.A.-based singer/songwriter Ashe is not in a good place in her video “Shower With My Clothes On” – literally. While she is dealing with serious issues, others were having fun right around her. Ashe says about the song: “‘Shower With My Clothes

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Sister Wives - Greater Place

“’Greater Place’ is our love song to joy,” said Sister Wives, the Sheffield, UK-based band of Donna Lee (vocals/keys/synths), Rose Love (vocals/bass), Liv Willars (vocals/guitar), Lisa O’Hara (vocals/drums). But don’t expect soaring chorales or jubilating string arrangements. The four women stay true to

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Florence Arman - Stupid Heart

Aren’t we all tempted from time to time to think of our feelings as having a stupid heart? Falling in love with the wrong person but also believing in a person’s words and getting fooled, two just name two examples. I think it is easy to relate to

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PVA - Hero Man

“Can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t get to work” – London trio PVA delivers this state of utter inability as a high-energy synth-pop track that reminds us how emotionally engaging well-crafted electronic music can be. Ella Harris, Josh Baxter (both vocals, synths, guitar), and Louis Satchell (drums) are said

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The Ocean Beneath - Feel

The Ocean Beneath is the moniker of producer, songwriter, and DJ Matt Burnside. Based in Leeds, UK, The Ocean Beneath creates catchy electronic tunes that charm thanks to their mesmerizing flow and, in the case of “Feel,” also thanks to Keeper of Bees‘ lovely vocals. We asked Matt to tell