Song Pick of the Day

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Shalli - Freezing

Shalli is from Toronto, her new song is called “Freezing,” and in the video, she dances through snowy landscapes. But the music brings all the heat from Africa and the Caribbean when she confronts a lover for not giving his everything. Shalli says: “I am at a place in my

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GIFT - Wish Me Away [Video]

New York indie five-piece GIFT have made themselves rare over the past 18 months, but here they are again with an absolutely mesmerizing banger of a song! Their new single “Wish Me Away” is soft yet powerful and airy yet hypnotic. The track comes with a fantastic, surreal video

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Sarah Grace White - Sinkhole

“‘Sinkhole’ is a story of falling in love fast with a dead end train,” says LA-based singer/songwriter Sarah Grace White. But she did not simply want to tell the story over a melody but craft a soundscape that reflects the emotional depth of looking at a heartbreak of

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The Eiffels - Beautiful Life

I’m still buzzing with awe, wonder, and excitement, watching the moon eclipsing the sun. For once, the weather cooperated, and there were no clouds, so we New Yorkers could witness the cosmic spectacle in its full glory. Truth be told, the eclipse wasn’t a total one, but hey,

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Little Monarch - Sheesh

“Sheesh” is a song like the sun breaking through the clouds, and the world just looks much better. LA artist Casey Kalmenson, aka Little Monarch, developed the song out of one of the little clips she published as “lofi affirmations” to spread positive vibes. Casey says: “It’s just about

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Velazquez - Floor Is Lava

Ever heard of nu-disco? I haven’t, until I came across the sound Velazquez makes. It’s a highly appealing mix of 70s disco and contemporary synth pop and his latest song is no exception. “Floor Is Lava” comes with all the right vibes! Velazquez offers the following explanation:

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Jenny Newman - Mother’s Porcelain

In the fall of 2022, Jenny Newman delighted us with her lighthearted summer fling “Danish Boy.” Her new song, “Mother’s Porcelain,” shows us the other side of love: when certain traits of a partner make it hard to stay together. Jenny goes for a 90s grunge vibe with the

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Matías Roden - Great Escape [Video]

Matías Roden has been honing his songwriting and vocal skills by performing in cover bands and writing for others before focusing on himself. If his second single, “Great Escape,” is anything to go by, there should be more greatness where this came from! “Great Escape” is a bouncy, catchy, and

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Jessiqa Jones - it’s milk, DON’T CRY!

“Don’t cry over spilled milk” is a common saying that reminds you to save your tears for the real dramas in life. This has become a mantra for Jessiqa Jones, a singer/songwriter who grew up in Washington state. Her new single, “it’s milk, DON’T CRY!” is

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Victory Lap - Jealousy

It’s always particularly exciting to learn about a debut, and a debut single by a British indie-rock band takes the cake, in my book. “Jealousy” is the brand new single by Nottingham newcomers Victory Lap. The track is phenomenal and you should listen to it if you like

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Kaleah Lee - Birdwatcher

“Birdwatcher” is the title track of the beautiful, self-produced debut EP by Kaleha Lee, out now. The Vancouver singer/songwriter does not need much to make the seven songs of the EP a contemplative, enlightening experience: her voice, acoustic guitar, plus subtle melodic and rhythm elements will make you

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Chasing Kites - Collide

Bristol-based indie-rockers Chasing Kites add another stunning single to their appealing collection, the vibrant “Collide.” In classic indie-rock style, the track starts out slowly, tentatively even, and swells until it cumulates in one cool crescendo. “Collide” has an interesting backstory that can be reflected upon in different

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Yodashe - Easter

Four years ago, the Easter holiday fell into the early stages of the pandemic, when the abrupt changes to our lives still inspired creative solutions and, in some ways, maybe even improved our day-to-day activities. But it also became increasingly clear that we are into this for the

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Hunter Metts - Where it Ends

Nashville-based musician Hunter Metts delights with “Where it Ends,” which lays open the pain of a breakup but also offers a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. While the lyrics revolve around a romantic relationship, for me the topic is pretty universal. I am currently moving

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Anna Prior - Fall Back [Video]

As a drummer, singer, producer, and DJ, Anna Prior is destined to give us danceable, get-the-party-started pop songs like “Fall Back.” Despite the upbeat vibes, the track is about a sad turn in Anna’s life – one we hope she has overcome since then. She explains: “The

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Annie-Dog - Double Cherry

With only two singles released, newcomer Annie-Dog already proves that she’s a talent to follow closely! For those of us who listened to Smashing Pumpkin’s album Adore on repeat back in 1998, the name might sound familiar as it is the very moody track number eleven. However,

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mui zyu - sparky (ft. lei, e)

Eva Liu, aka mui zyu is a London via Hong Kong artist who makes music at the edge of one’s comfort zone. Case in point: “Sparky,” the third single off her upcoming album nothing or something to die for. The song explores the pursuit of happiness, albeit in a

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Nisa - Breach

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nisa Lumaj, who goes artistically by Nisa, released another stunning track from her upcoming debut album Shapeshifting (4/26), the vibrant “Breach.” What appeals from the spot is the song’s syncopated rhythm and thoughtful instrumentation, which complement Nisa’s beautiful, emotive vocals. And wait for

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Holly Blair - Slow

“Slow,” the new song by LA singer/songwriter Holly Blair, captures the moment when her life takes a turn for the better when she feels she can leave behind all the trying and really do what is good for her. Alternating between restrained verses and a kathartic chorus, the song

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Jason Gould - Sacred Days

A lot of new music lands in my inbox, and when I read that this artist is Barbra Streisand’s son, I was immediately intrigued. How would his vocals sound like? At the same time, though, I was ready to dismiss this artist as the child of famous parents and

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Mary Middlefield - Young and Dumb

Mary Middlefield from Lausanne, Switzerland, dips into Radiohead-esque indie rock territory with her new track “Young and Dumb.” The song is the fourth single off her new EP Poetry (for the scorned and lonely) out on April 28. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Young and Dumb,

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Will Knox - Growing Pains [Video]

As a young man, singer/songwriter Will Knox exchanged his birthplace in London, U.K., with Boston, USA, to study at the Berklee College of Music. He currently lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and released the gorgeous five-track EP Growing Pains. Its title track is a brilliant example of Will’

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Ayleen Valentine - sex symbol

“sex symbol” is about going all out on pleasing somebody else. There is a dark, obsessive side to the song, but also the hope to turn infatuation into a sustainable, loving relationship. The LA-via-Miami musician Ayleen Valentine adds a moody, serenading violin to the contemporary, loop-based production,

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Sasha Alex Sloan - Me Again

Nashville-based songwriter and singer Sasha Alex Sloan offers a beautifully mellow new song, “Me Again,” for times when you feel anxious and in need of something comforting. Her bright vocals contrast so well with the warm tones of the string instruments, and the result is soothing and gorgeous. “Me

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Millie Turner - Starfish

With her last single, “Venus,” London artist Millie Turner left earth in pursuit of the goddess of love. In “Starfish,” she returns to the planed with an earthy guitar and heavy drums. Millie is up to something with her new batch of songs, but for now, we only have vague