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SONG PICK: IDER - Bored

Ahead of their sophomore album shame, British eclectic pop duo IDER release the stunning song and video “Bored.” The track and the captivating visuals deal with -as the title suggests- the same-old-same-old feeling of nothing ever-changing and feeling, well, bored. The music clip was shot in one take on the

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SONG PICK: Red Ribbon - Planet X

Red Ribbon is the project of L.A.-based singer/songwriter Emma Danner. “Planet X,” the title song of the upcoming album, deals with a different horrifying collective experience: the raging wildfires in California. Emma recounts the events that inspired the song: “On tour in November 2018 (with a band

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SONG PICK: Maviii - Time

The new single “Time” by Richmond-based, Canadian artist Maviii is a marvelous piece of big, bold, and beautiful pop! The track shimmers and swirls and takes you instantly under its spell. Of course, a song with a title like “Time” might have quite the story and Maviii offers: Time has

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SONG PICK: Lhasa Petik - Hurts to Be Young

Canadian singer and songwriter Lhasa Petik is still young, but in her new song “Hurts To Be Young,” she expresses already some nostalgia for childhood when life was a few notches simpler and more carefree. Entirely self-produced, the track is built like a painting, where with a few broad strokes

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SONG PICK: Hayden Everett - Still (Video)

Diego-based singer/songwriter Hayden Everett released the utterly gorgeous single and video “Still,” taken from his stunning EP Kennecott. Hayden provides context to his beautifully pensive songwriting and says: In early college, I worked as a camp counselor just outside of Yosemite National Park. Strangers became my dearest friends in

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SONG PICK: Ellyn Woods & Sterling Grove - Wake Up

Canadian musician Ellyn Woods and production duo Sterling Grove went to a remote cabin in Quebec to create music. The first release, “Wake Up,” is exactly about that: inspiring new ideas by changing the perspective. Musically, the trio crafted a feast for the ears by fusing an abundance of organic

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SONG PICK: NOPRISM - Order

British synth-pop band NOPRISM add the crazy catchy and oh-so-good “Order” to their already impressive body of releases. The Newcastle-based group has only formed last year and managed to make it through the pandemic by creating fascinating tracks that got the attention of many U.K. radio stations and also

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SONG PICK: Emika - Angel Come (ft. Liela Moss)

Berlin-based singer, composer, producer, and all-around creative powerhouse Emika celebrates the tenth anniversary of her debut album with a flurry of new releases throughout the year. For the latest one, “Angel Moon” she worked with The Duke Spirit frontwoman Liela Moss, who also takes over the main vocal part. All

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SONG PICK: Tedadore - Dancing With Another

Based in Nashville, Ted Hartog creates catchy electro-pop under the moniker Tedadore and his new single “Dancing With Another” might very well be his finest work to date. We feel the importance and significance of the lively track. It also offers the vibe and irresistible swagger that we came to

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SONG PICK: Shadowlark - Without Your Love

When love fades, one side is usually hit harder. In “Without Your Love” it is Shadowlark singer Ellen Smith who is coping with seemingly inevitable heartbreak. But the Leeds-based trio keeps melancholia at bay in their latest track and presents a big-chorus, energetic pop song that shows that love is

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SONG PICK: why try - time 2 heal

Montreal band why try call their music “living-room-pop” which describes their sound perfectly. The band’s newest single “time 2 heal” floats on a bed of beautifully mellow piano chords, with a soft sprinkle of bright notes, which is like sitting on a comfy sofa while enjoying the sunlight streaming

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SONG PREMIERE: Josin - Traveller (Video)

In many ways, water is life, and through water, we are connected to each other and the eternal cycle of life. German musician Josin finds comfort and power in this thought. Her new song “Traveller” reflects this in a bright, meditative composition. The ambient, orchestral music, and Josin’s vocal

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VIDEO PICKS: Mega Bog, Ralph, Squirrel Flower, TOLEDO

Mega Bog – Station to Station “Station to Station” is the beautifully pensive new song and video by Mega Bog. The video is at times lightly surreal but this just adds to the special appeal. Mega Bog has a new album coming out, co-produced by Big Thief’s James Krivchenia, featuring

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SONG PICK: La Poré - Right Track

From an early age, the importance of the weekend is known and eternally engrained. As a school kid and teenager, this was the time when finishing homework and learning were put on the back burner, and life could get enjoyed to the fullest! Add a five-day workweek, or at times

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SONG PICK: Chloe Foy - Work of Art

Performing live on stage is the lifeblood of music. Despite everything that musicians have been doing to keep the connection with their fans alive, being together in a room and celebrating art is unreplaceable. A “Work of Art” calls it the U.K. singer/songwriter Chloe Foy – not only what

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SONG PICK: Love Crumbs - Ellipses

Folk-rock and Americana quintet Love Crumbs delights with the instantly appealing “Ellipses,” a song about human connections and relationships. Based in Massachusetts, the band creates timeless, skillfully crafted songs with a touch of a nostalgic vibe, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and the likes. The song’s title “Ellipses” is intriguingly

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SONG PICK: Elis Noa - Make Me Think of You

“Make Me Think of You” deals with a problematic relationship, which pushes both partners farther away from each other. The song is full of a yearning melancholy that is reflected in the video: we see the members of Elis Noa, Elisa and Aaron, acting warmly with each other, but the

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SONG PICK: Vintage Fiction - Alright, Okay

Los Angeles-based psych rockers Vintage Fiction released “Alright, Okay,” the first single from their upcoming EP Caution in Vogue. “Alright, Okay” is a beautifully laid-back, dreamy number and simply perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. When asked about the track and singer/guitarist Josh Campos explains how the concept of

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SONG PICK: Charm of Finches - Treading Water (Video)

Two days ago, Emily McNally asked, “Can we be friends.” Today, Australian sister duo Charm of Finches is one step further in their new song about the friendship that could replace a relationship. With gentle guitars and beautiful harmonies, “Treading Water” is a trip down memory lane. While Mabel and

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SONG PREMIERE: Logan Prescott - tongue

Over the past couple of years, producer, songwriter, and singer Logan Prescott released an oeuvre of highly appealing electro-pop songs and now adds “tongue” to the impressive mix. Logan Prescott’s new single is everything you want your summer hit of 2021 to be: spirited, sexy, and simply irresistible! Only

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VIDEO PICKS: Katy J Pearson, Little Majorette, Penelope Trappes, Wallice

Katy J Pearson – Miracle “Miracle,” the new song and video by British singer/songwriter Katy J Pearson puts you immediately under its spell. You want to know how the enchantingly quirky story unfolds and at one point you might even shed some tears. Happy tears. Well, I did. When asked

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SONG PICK: Emily McNally - Can We Be Friends

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Emily McNally takes bedroom pop to the next level: just with her iPhone, she has crafted an intriguing piece of electro-folk about the clashing emotions that come with love or friendship. But there is nothing simplistic about the song: intricate beats and meandering synth lines float along,

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SONG PICK: IRJA - Heavy State of Mind

“Heavy State of Mind,” the new single by London-based Swiss duo IRJA is irresistible from start to finish. While the fragile beginning with moody guitar picking evokes Radiohead’s “Knives Out” or TORRES’ “Polish Welcome,” IRJA’s track quickly intensifies and takes on its very own, mesmerizing turn thanks to

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Song Pick: Everstill - In Your Dreams

Everstill is the duo of singer and guitarist Sara Aridi and drummer Luca Bertaglia. Their first single, “In Your Dreams,” is a dark dream-pop jam, not far from what brought Warpaint on the map in 2010. Sara and Luca are hailing from the Middle East and Italy, respectively, before meeting

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SONG PICK: The Eiffels - Collide

Our sunny springtime days just got better thanks to “Collide,” the new single by my favorite Los Angeles indie-pop band, The Eiffels. As we came to love The Eiffels, “Collide” doesn’t dilly dally around but cuts right to the chase. High energy from the get-go that doesn’t slow