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Q&A with Anastave

Originally based in NYC, the singer, songwriter, and producer Anastave moved to Berlin to find new inspiration to follow up her 2016 excellent debut album “From the Other Side of the Fire.” Life is rarely straightforward, so a few years went by until she was ready to release new music.

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Grace Ives - Loose

The state of mind that “Loose” feels probably familiar to many even if it manifests itself differently than described here. What is new is the joy and energy that the electric production adds to the matter. Whatever Brooklyn singer, songwriter, and producer Grace Ives is going through, she certainly is

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Oropendola - Stillness

Oropendola is the lyrical chamber-pop project of Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Joanna Schubert. The artist chose a gregarious, enchanting bird native to South and Central America as her moniker, which perfectly characterizes the magical beauty of her music. While new to the scene as Oropendola, Joanna Schubert has been lending her vocals

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Grae - Forget You

We have been a fan of the smart pop music of Toronto-based artist Grae since her debut “New Girl” almost three years ago. Her latest song, “Forget You,” also deals with a breakup and that they are never easy to cope with. Even if it is so clear that you

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Marilyn Hucek - Girls Girl

The honest advocacy in Marilyn Hucek‘s new single “Girls Girl” shines through in every word and beat. The super talented singer/songwriter, who also plays piano and guitar, divides her time between Washington, DC, and New York. With a lifelong passion for all things music, Marilyn only recently took

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Anastave - Cover the Dust

2022 seems to be a new start in many ways and so it seems fitting that we see the first new song from Berlin-via-NYC artist Anastave. We remember her well for the brilliant 2016 album “From the Other Side of the Fire,” which takes cues from 90s-style trip hop. With

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VIDEO PICKS: Dream Prescription, Kendra Morris, talker, Wallice

Dream Prescription – Wild at Heart Formed in early 2020, Dream Prescription is the electronic rock project of two New Yorkers: DJ/producers Tim Robert and Kent Friedman. They show their understanding and passion for the greatest city in the world in their cinematic and simply gorgeous video “Wild at Heart.

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Temple Invisible - Hold

Breaking their five-year hiatus, Romanian industrial electronic duo Temple Invisible released the enthralling “Hold,” the first single from their upcoming EP Chiasm, due April 29. Comprised of Irina Bucescu and Costas Ivanov, the duo formed in 2012 in Bucharest, Romania, and have been compared to acts like Radiohead, Massive Attack,

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néomí - if i wasn't made for love [Video]

Dutch/Surinamese singer/songwriter Neomi Speelman aka néomí is seriously doubting love. “if i wasn’t made for love,” she ponders in her dreamy and warm new folk-pop song, hoping to find some resolution. But sometimes, you just need time to grasp the obvious. Neomi explains: “‘ if i wasn’t

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Lucas Laufen - I Don't Believe in Loss

A song title like “I Don’t Believe in Loss” doesn’t leave you cold. It makes you feel something from empathy and agreement to anger almost anything is possible. My initial reaction was annoyance, like, what does this Australian singer/songwriter talking about? More specifically: why is Lucas Laufen‘

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Neoma - Tears at Bae

While “Tears at Bae” is about a breakup, it is also an upbeat, exhilarating pop song. No doubt that Denver-based, Ecuadorian musician Carla Huiracocha aka Neoma had a good deal of fun putting it together from a diverse set of influences. She explains: “The song, written in February of 2021,

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Dylan Van Dam - Isabel

Hanging out with Dutch singer/songwriter Dylan Van Dam must be a joyous affair as his songs are bright, catchy, and unabashedly lovely. There’s a child-like sweetness in “Isabel,” when Dylan rhymes Isabel with ‘well’ and ‘spell’ but it works thanks to the track’s sunny vibe, and enchanting

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HOST - Not Alright

Things are rarely alright in the musical world of Irish singer, songwriter, and producer HOST. But this time, she is having it and strikes back with the hard-hitting electro-pop track, “Not Alright.” HOST says about her new song: “Not alright is about constantly shouldering your friends’ problems, absorbing their stress,

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Dylan - No Romeo (Video)

“No Romeo” sparkles with a beautifully infectious exuberance reminiscent of Katy Perry’s “Firework,” and marks the latest single by rising pop-star Dylan. The London-based singer/songwriter is gearing up for the release of her EP No Romeo, due on April 8th, and a tour through the U.K. later

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VIDEO PICKS: Beau, Blue Violet, Jenny Berkel, Kid Bloom

Beau – Loverman There is a dark plot going on in the video “Loverman” by the NYC duo Beau. Director Tristan Reginato captures atmospheric New York by night vibes, and the border between reality and fantasy remains blurred until the end. “Loverman” is on Beau’s brand new EP “Forever.” Watch

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Kitty Perrin - The Escapist

U.K.-based singer/songwriter Kitty Perrin reflects about the desire to escape responsibility in her new single “The Escapist.” She has a bit of a moment with herself when she realizes that she can make herself feel blameless but that the outcome is not at all what she wanted.

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Thom Southern - Suzanne I'm Sorry (Video)

Thom Southern, a singer/songwriter from Belfast, Ireland, drops his gorgeous self-produced debut album Plaza together with the beautifully fuzzy and super catchy  “Suzanne I’m Sorry.” Even if your name is not Suzanne, you’d forgive Thom on the spot with a song like that. Soft, and bright with

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I Am Snow Angel - Twisted Romance

New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer Julie Kathryn aka I Am Snow Angel has a different angle on love in her new song. What does Romance look like if you cannot trust your and other people’s memory? It is a dark fantasy, but it comes as an elegantly produced,

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After London - Here, Tonite

British indie-rockers After London, offer another taste of their exquisite musicianship with the vibrant and hook-laden “Here, Tonite.” Vocalist Frank Ward evokes a darker version of Dream Wife’s Rakel but also Souxie and the Banshies at times. The band’s overall vibe is in the spirit of post-punk legends

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ARY - My Awe Sustains

“For Evig” is a stellar debut full-length for Norwegian electronic musician ARY. Written after the loss of her brother, the songs have a natural weight without dragging you down. ARY produced the album herself, and while she takes cues from current trends, the music sounds fresh and uniquely her own.

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Angela Sclafani - Bell Jar

New York-based singer-songwriter, performer, and theatre-maker Angela Sclafani released the beautifully bright “Bell Jar,” a song filled with her signature blend of delicate harmonies and indie-rock passion. “Bell Jar” is one of these songs that you can not help but love from the spot. The song’s vibe evokes glistening

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Veronica Everheart - Time and Time Again

In her latest song “Time And Time Again,” indie-pop singer/songwriter Veronica Everheart captures a moment when thoughts circle around in one’s mind about one thing. We don’t know who Veronica muses about, but the song reflects a certain suspended state, which could go either way in the

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Wings of Desire - Perfect World [Video]

British duo Wings of Desire released their gorgeous new single, “Perfect World.” Shoegazy strumming guitars without the dark mood, more like the urgency of Arcade Fire meeting the rocking confidence of Bruce Springsteen. Asked about their new single, Chloe Little and James Taylor, who together are Wings of Desire, say:

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VIDEO PICKS: BXB LOVE, Ludic, Mitski

BXB LOVE – Losers L.A.-based Natasha Pheko, aka BXB LOVE, went to the Californian ghost town of Bombay Beach for the video for “Losers.” The song is a celebration of the out-of-the-ordinary – something you might expect to find in a mostly abandoned beach resort. Natasha says: “‘Losers’ is my

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HÅN - Leave Me!

Italian singer, songwriter, and producer HÅN – Giulia Fontana in real life – has released a batch of extraordinary singles and EPs over the last five years. Some of it will be on her debut full-length, which will soon be released. The album’s latest single, “Leave Me!” shows HÅN moving from