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SONG PICK: Luna Shadows - Nite Swim

In “Nite Swim” L.A.-based pop songwriter and producer Luna Shadows explores how a Romeo & Juliet story could have unfolded in the present day. Obviously, being in constant contact these days would have changed the story’s outcome significantly. This makes the song a summer love story on

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SONG PICK: Brijean - Ocean (Video)

Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart teamed up to make music together under the moniker Brijean. Ahead of their upcoming full-length album “Feelings,” they share the new single and video “Ocean”. The album will be out on February 26th via Ghostly International. The new track is as beautiful and compelling as

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SONG PICK: Gaeya - Tide For The Change (Video)

Imagine stepping out of a cabin somewhere in nature. The sun has just risen, the light is crisp and the air clear, and around you, the wildlife awakens. This is the feeling that “Tide for the Change” by Swedish musician Gaeya evokes when it swells from a simple piano line

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SONG PICK: Evan Isaac - Incandescent Eyes

The first thing I have learned about Evan Isaac was that the Pittsburgh-based synth-pop artist “draws from the moment when creating music. Time and energy flow bountifully towards the horizon leaving you feeling nostalgic and excited.” Are not all musicians inspired by their surroundings, by what they are going through?

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SONG PICK: Devan - Night Drives

Driving late in the dark has its own meditative power and London-via-Toronto singer, songwriter and producer Devan shares such a moment with us in her new single “Night Drives.” As the lights pass by – watch the lyric video to get into the mood – thoughts float freely through her mind. The

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SONG PICK: 33 1/3 - Timedown

The past year saw many artists do things differently. As we all learned to not only remain six feet apart from each other but to stay at home entirely, some artists took this as a challenge to collaborate more than ever. While we had featured Bryan Edwards’ and Kelsey Warren’

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SONG PICK: Neeq Serene - Fields of Gold (Video)

There are two worlds in “Fields of Gold,” the new song by London-based musician Neeq Serene. The borderline is blurry like the two languages, English and Urdu, that are blended together throughout the song, but you can feel when the transition happens in a grand, cinematic moment. It is nothing

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SONG PICK: Valley Maker - No One Is Missing (Video)

“Tell me, people make you angry, People are your puzzle, Trouble begets trouble” – after yesterday’s events in Washington, D.C., these words become a whole new meaning. They are the opening lyrics of “No One Is Missing,” from the new single by Valley Maker, announcing his new album “When

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SONG PICK: There's Talk - Ascension

There’s Talk is the trio of Olivia Lee, Kellen Balla and Young Lee who do slow-burning dream pop out of Oakland, California. Singer and songwriter Olivia named their new EP “Great Falls” after “a place- a waterfall system I used to walk and climb along in my home town”

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SONG PICK: THE MOOD - Loverboy

The first week of January does not see a lot of new music or music videos for that matter. And while our editorial calendar is usually booked for a couple of weeks in advance, I found myself browsing through my emails and new releases, hoping to find a newly released

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SONG PICK: Pearl Charles - Take Your Time

“Take your time, you’re alright, it’s gonna be just fine,” sings L.A.-based singer/songwriter Pearl Charles in her new wonderfully comforting song “Take Your Time.” Lean back, listen to Pearl’s charming retro-infused country pop and try doing the right thing at the right time this

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SONG PICK: Eddy Marshall - Gabby

Growing up in Northern Virginia, Eddy Marshall used to listen to Ray Charles and Norah Jones, which influenced his own jazz and pop-infused musical style. Now calling New York City his home, the artist starts the New Year off well with his gorgeous new single “Gabby.” We get quite the

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SONG PICK: Danielle Durack - Eggshells (Video)

As we come slowly out of the winter break, there are already many releases lined up to look forward to. On January 15 Phoenix-based singer/songwriter Danielle Durack releases her new album “No Place,” which is described as her “journal laid bare for listeners.” The closing track “Eggshells” is about

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EXCLUSIVE SONG PREMIERE: The Makeout Club - Confetti

With their new single “Confetti”, The Makeout Club releases an instant classic full of beauty and hope. We could not be happier to exclusively premiere the gorgeous track. The Makeout Club is the brainchild of New York composer, Robert Granata, accompanied by Daniel Deitz, Jacob Read-Harber, and Jon Murphy. Together,

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TOP 15 SONGS OF 2020 - Elke's Picks

The past year, I was drawn to optimistic, positive, and dreamy fare, from acoustic folk rock to intricate electro-pop. These are my Top 15 favorite tracks and the order is no ranking but what I find a nice playlist flow. Please enjoy and follow/share if you like what you’

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Oliver's Top 15 Songs 2020

* Mïrändä – Stay * Von Sell – Want * Carly Shea – Forever * Half Waif – Ordinary Talk * Sandmoon – Angels * Fenne Lily – To be A Woman Pt. 2 * Patricia Lalor – Alone * Odina – Please * Giungla – Walk On The Ceiling * Yodashe – Take Time * Kelly Lee Owens – Night (Song Pick: Melt!) * Ela Minus – dominique (Song Pick: megapunk) * Drinker – Even

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SONG PICK: Halo Kitsch - Do You Feel Like A Sinner Yet?

It is the last day of the year and that is a good time to cut out of your life what does not serve you any longer. In her latest song “Do You Feel Like A Sinner Yet?” L.A. singer/songwriter Halo Kitsch describes how she tried to escape

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SONG PICK: Tourists - Another State

“Another State” by English indie-rock quintet Tourists, is a hazy, dreamy, and utterly beautiful song. It is taken from their debut album bearing the same title. The single comes also with a music video, that picks up the nostalgic vibe, about which the band says: With the video, we wanted

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SONG PICK: Lauryn Peacock - Coming Over Me Again

The outgoing year brought us many new experiences. One of them is spending time with little distractions from the world around. Nashville-based singer/songwriter Lauryn Peackock lets her new song “Coming Over Me Again” lead up to a soaring chorus that describes these moments with joyful intensity. “All the time

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SONG PICK: Walker & Royce - Need2Freek

Out with the sweet holiday cheer, and in with some energizing dance music! Let’s shake those extra pounds off again, and dance away any lingering negative feelings toward 2020. Time to look with optimism into the future with 2021 approaching fast. New York DJs Sam Walker and Gavin Royce,

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SONG PICK: Daemes - Riptide

“Riptide” is about a time further into a relationship than it is typically covered by pop music: when the grace period of courtship ends and a new more meaningful phase begins. In her dramatic debut song Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Dorothy Daemes approaches with deep insecurities but also much courage. Rest

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SONG PICK: RYAL - Thunder (Solo On The Dancefloor) (Video)

Some artists were severely struggling to create anything during the challenging and strange year that 2020 was. Others managed to blend out the constant noise and distractions, pursuing their art. While Jacque Ryal of New York-based alternative synth-pop duo RYAL had her very own scarry COVID experience, she and her

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SONG PICK: Estère - Animal Pleasure

In case you feel like drowning in holiday sweetness by now, here is a jolt of energy to pull you out. “Animal Pleasure” is an electric new song by New Zealand producer and singer Estère about exactly what you might think it is. In Estère’s own words: “This song

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SONG PICK: Limahl - One Wish For Christmas (Video)

“One Wish For Christmas” by Limahl landed in my inbox already before Thanksgiving and instantly knew that I would want to feature the track because as a true teenager of the 80s, who can say ‘no’ to one of England’s hottest pop-stars? Yes, Limahl, the former lead singer of

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SONG PICK: Marie Noreger - Eager To Feel

With its chilled jazzy future pop production “Eager To Feel” smoothly enters you mind and invites to dream of something like a sunset cocktail at a beach somewhere. But Norwegian singer Marie Noreger also pours deep thoughts into this song, making it an excellent companion for your year end reflections.