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SONG PICK: Fast Preacher- Stick Together

“Stick Together” are the first two words the listener hears when Fast Preacher‘s new single starts and this appeal also sets the mood for the song as a whole: Stick together, more than ever Heart of treasure, bold endeavor Stormy weather, pluck your feathers Now or never, flock together

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SONG PICK: Karis Lee - 2pm

“I need a 2pm guy, not a 2am high,” sings Texas-born singer/songwriter Karis Lee and indeed it is hard to run a relationship solely on adrenaline without those moments of trust and comfort. “2pm” strikes with a sparse production and Karis’ gorgeous vocals, similarly chills-inducing and intense as the

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SONG PICK: Renwick - High Horse

“High Horse” comes with a big dose of nostalgia thanks to its bouncy synths and the reflecting vibe. Having grown up in Sydney, Australia, Renwick learned to play the trombone, the piano, and other instruments from a young age on and is able to draw from many different influences, eventually

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BLACKOUT TUESDAY: The Show Must Be Paused

SOLIDARITY A simple and clear message. We are participating in #BlackoutTuesday so that we can reflect on the systemic racism and violence that pervades our culture. Visit #TheShowMustBePaused to learn more and find a collection of relevant resources, to make this day of reflection count. Together we stand against racism,

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SONG PICK: Cream With A K - Good Dog

U.K. musician Cream With A K is back with a new song that demonstrates that isolation can set free creativity in a special way. “Good Dog” is more mellow and less grungy than her other songs and takes a look at love from a surprising angle. Lee Tatlock, the

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SONG PICK: Nickie Minshall - Watch Your Step

Nickie Minshall has been making music for a while in her hometown of Toronto and is now ready to embark on a solo career. Her first offering: “Watch Your Step,” an emotional and catchy pop song that puts her crystalline vocals front and center. Nickie recalls about the song: I’

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SONG PICK: Milwin - Kill the Lights (feat. Philip Strand)

“Kill the Lights” the new single by Swedish songwriter, DJ and producer Milwin places itself effortlessly in any collection of irresistible, dancefloor-ready feel-good songs. The exquisite track features vocalist Philip Strand of the Swedish rock band Normandie and sparkles with an abundance of sexy summer vibes. Milwin, né Edwin Milton

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SONG PICK: Chinwe - Sin

A super-relaxed beat and chills-inducing vocals guide the latest track by London-based singer Chinwe. The resignation is palpable, when she comes to terms with the fact that love has come to an irreversible end. She says: Sin is about how one mistake can lead to everything falling apart in a

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SONG PICK: Kid Brunswick - SKINNY

When we first featured British singer/songwriter and producer Harry Gilmour, he released his unique and irresistible brand of electro-grunge rock under the moniker Brunswick. Since then, he published a couple of more singles plus his debut album and is now Kid Brunswick. We think that name suits this crazy

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Giek_1, Houses of Heaven, Joulie Fox, Thunder Jackson

Giek_1 Amsterdam artist Stephanie Smit aka Giek_1 has a mesmerizing video for “Closure” from her EP “ESCAPE”, collection of sprawling ethereal soundscapes. “ESCAPE” is about escaping reality, not wanting to face the real world because of what it might reveal about oneself. Escaping from the conflict and struggle.

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SONG PICK: Odina - Please

In summer 2016 I listened to Odina and her song “You Loved Me, You Killed Me” for the first time during my morning commute. I almost dismissed it first for its initial simplicity, but then quickly was drawn in by the deep emotional vulnerability of her vocals and the way

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Q&A with Sophie Colette

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sophie Colette has released a series of singles over the last few years that are hard to get out of your mind once you heard them. Catchy hooks and quirky angles on a variety of relationship-centered topics will make you sing along in no time. Her songs

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SONG PICK: JUNO - Sleepwalker (Video)

“Sleepwalker”, the debut single by Australian synth-pop duo JUNO evokes the sound of fellow Aussie bands like the famous 80s staple INXS or the contemporary superstar Tame Impala. The track is highly catchy and despite its serious topic, it is sparkling lush with a feelgood vibe. If this was still

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SONG PICK: Ally Evenson - Not So Pretty

Our Song Pick of the Day is the title track “Not So Pretty” of the debut EP of Detroit-based singer/songwriter Ally Evenson. The earthy folk rock song sets the stage for a wondrous journey through Ally’s musical world that takes you to a few quite unexpected places. Like

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SONG PICK: Cj Pandit - Talk Talk Talk!

“Talk Talk Talk!” the new single by British indie-pop artist Cj Pandit is beautifully bright, lush, and simply irresistible. When asked about his new track, Cj offers: “It’s me trying to understand what it means to feel alone in a group of people, when everything gets a little overwhelming,

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SONG PICK: Tatum - Bloodsport

The title song of the debut EP “Bloodsport” by South African singer/songwriter Tatum is a soaring ballad about the fact that love cannot exist without pain – a perfect topic for her dark, soulful and dramatic music. The EP also contains the previously glamglare-featured “Broken” and “Fever.” Listen to the

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SONG PICK: Brendon - The Butterfly Song

Sweepingly nostalgic with a heavy dose of melancholy and all the more gorgeous is “The Butterfly Song”, the new single by British singer/songwriter Brendon. While the track starts out all wistful, it then suddenly takes a sharp turn after the halfway mark and continues on a brighter and more

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SONG PICK: Maddie Jay - Shakes

Summer is going to be different and restricted this year, but music is always there to help. Enter a collection of swirling, lighter-than-air pop songs by L.A. via Canada singer, songwriter and producer Maddie Jay. “Mood Swings” (Apple Music | Spotify) is the title of her debut EP which deals

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SONG PICK: props - wired

British multi-instrumentalist and producer Mark Gilyead makes music under the moniker props and has just released a three tracks EP that is highly intriguing in its diversity. We first heard of “wired” and loved it from the spot, hence we decided to feature this song, especially with a line like

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SONG PICK: Lial - Dirty Little Lies (Video)

Should you be with this person or is this relationship a downward spiral? London-based singer songwriter Lial puts a new spin on a recurring theme in pop music: what if the “Dirty Little Lies” make things with somebody interesting in the first place. Her new song pitches reconciliatory words against

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Q&A with The Cheap Thrills

To the day one month ago, The Cheap Thrills from Liverpool have released their exuberant video “Party” and my reaction to it was a mixture of sadness and joy! While Lewis Pike (vocals, guitar), Anton Eager (drums), Terry Eaves (lead guitar) and Callum Fitzpatrick (bass) have been visiting New York

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SONG PICK: Barley Passable - All I Have

Australian synth-pop duo Barley Passable seem to enjoy keeping a bit of a secret around their musical project and start with building some hype and following around them. But why ever not. Kai Ollmann (guitars and vocals) and Davy Brown (keyboards and vocals) are onto something if their first release

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SONG PICK: Fenne Lily - To Be A Woman Pt. 2

And one again we turn to Bristol for some more excellent music by singer/songwriter Fenne Lily: “To Be A Woman Pt. 2” is stop-you-in-your-tracks music that does everything right: a driving beat, electrifying guitars, enigmatic soundbites and intense, but intimate vocals. You immediately get dark state of mind the

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SONG PICK: James Humphrys - Colours

So much exuberance and joy in “Colours”, the new single by Bristol-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Humphrys. The super groovy track sparkles and swirls like a freshly projected rainbow in the mid-summer sky. When asked about his new single James explains: “Colour explores the themes and thoughts surrounding that uncomfortable

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VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: Allen Stone, Ellis, Gordi, I Break Horses

Allen Stone – Look Outside “Look Outside” features an ER doctor and her family, and got filmed while adhering to stay-in-place requirements. The video features the three (empty) cities Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York and is dedicated to all COVID-19 frontline workers. While not exactly a happy, fluffy escape, the