Song Pick of the Day

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Nico Paulo - Now or Never [Video]

Having left Portugal for Canada’s Saint John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, artistNico Paulo released the mesmerizing and utterly beautiful “Now or Never.” It marks the first single from her upcoming album, out due April 1st, 2023, via Forward Music Group This is one of the songs I wish I

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Caroline Rose - Love / Lover / Friend

NYC singer, songwriter, and producer Caroline Rose artfully captures one moment of confusion in a relationship. As the intensity of the song ebbs and swells between an acoustic guitar line and orchestral blasts, you absolutely get what Caroline says about the song: “When I was younger, I remember having so

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Jack Rose & KC Thorpe - Be Alright

Jack Rose is a young singer, songwriter, and TV presenter from Ashford, Kent, in the UK, who teamed up with producer KC Thorpe to create the blazingly beautiful “Be Alright.” It is the first collaboration between the two, although they have known each other for many years. When I asked

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Kuni - Sleep Baby

Kuni is the moniker of Rome-based artist Eleonora Danese. Her debut single is the dreamy, bright track “Sleep Baby,” out now on Factory Flaws. It is not meant as a lullaby, but it does have a calming effect, and you can well imagine it inducing sweet dreams on a poolside

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Kane & James - Forever

“Forever,” the new single by indie-rock duo Kane & James makes for a fantastic backdrop to enjoy the vivid fall colors on a sunny day. The track delights with its sparkling, jangly-bright guitars and surprises with refreshingly unique harmonies. When asked about “Forever,” the New Jersey-based brothers Kane and James

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Sable - Madwoman in the Attic

Singer, songwriter, and producer Isobel Hambleton aka Sable moved from Manchester to Berlin, which allows her to draw inspiration from two major music cities. Her new song, “Madwoman in the Attic,” indeed brings more complexity and unease to the table than your ordinary synth-pop song. This fits well with the

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Jamie Beale - Champagne People [Video]

British artist Jamie Beale released today the sparkling and simply irresistible “Champagne People.” The beautifully upbeat track with just the right amount of wistfulness marks the third single from his upcoming debut album Hello Nimbus, out due November 25th. Asked about “Champagne People,” Jamie says: I feel that we are

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Jessica Woodlee - Dairy Aisle

The dairy aisle of a grocery store is as good a place to fall in love as any other. But you have to act fast. Otherwise, you are left with nothing but dreams and hopes that a serendipitous moment will repeat itself someday. “Dairy Isle,” the second song by singer,

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littleuniverses - Sword [Video]

The brooding and utterly mesmerizing “Sword” is the new single by Canadian artist littleuniverses. While the track flirts with darker tones that became popular during the 80s, it is also as catchy as a pop song can be and settles comfortably and irresistibly somewhere in the middle. Think of the

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Sval - Grenade

No, it’s not going too well in Sval’s life. At least, she thinks so in her new song “Grenade” about those moments when you want to throw everything out of the window or – metaphorically – drop a grenade. But then, this is an upbeat pop song that wants to

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Seven Purple Tigers - Smoke Communiqué

Seven Purple Tigers are an American-German duo who just released their new fabulous single “Smoke Communiqué,” complete with a very unique and compelling video. Austin Horn and Phil Dyszy, who together form Seven Purple Tigers, conceived “Smoke Communiqué” during a session for their previous single “Ignorance Is Blitz.” They say

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Madison Steinbruck - Kathryn

Once trust breaks, it often cannot be established again. In “Kathryn,” Nashville-based singer/songwriter Madison Steinbruck makes this fact very clear to somebody who cheated on her with the titular woman. Her anger manifests itself in heavy, earthy guitars, and it becomes obvious that she will not change her mind.

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Dead Leaf Echo - Boo

Richly textured with beautiful layers of shimmering guitars and catchy hooks that make you want to start the track all over again before it has even ended, that is “Boo,” the new brilliant single by Brooklyn’s Dead Leaf Echo. You know you have a true gem in your hands

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néomí - Red Balloon

Breakup songs are often written after the fact and after the mind was made up about its importance and long-term effects. “Red Balloon,” the new song by Surinamese/Dutch singer/songwriter néomi has its origins much earlier. This may explain the intensity of the track, which builds from a simple

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Dylan Dunn - I'm Not Clyde [Video]

“I’m Not Clyde” places itself firmly in your ears after only the first casual listen thanks to its infectious beat and easy-going vibe. Add Dylan Dunn‘s warm power vocals and ready is an inevitable hit. What really got my attention, though, is the insight Dylan offers about his

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Uma - Granada

In Greek mythology, even the underworld cannot keep true lovers apart. The new song by London singer/songwriter Uma, “Granada,” is inspired by the things her mother did for love, because she could not do otherwise. “Granada” is a beautifully quiet song built around a Spanish guitar with many sonic

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Nautics - Crop Circles

New York-based indie-rockers Nautics follow their previous brilliant 2022 single releases “Stop” (with Justine Grove) and “Selfish” with the equally catchy yet more laid-back “Crop Circles.” Their brand new single shows yet another side of their skillful songwriting, with a nod to New York’s indie scene in the mid-00s.

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Pinkfiz - 318

The Londoner indie rocker Pinkfiz is in a hard-to-solve romantic dilemma. So she grabs her guitar at 3:18 am and writes a song about it that effortlessly transitions from bedroom production to an emotional rock anthem. Pinkfiz says about 318: “The song is about having romantic feelings for a

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Mauger - Nr 79

Does not happen every day that we come across cool new indie-pop from Belgium and the more I am excited to feature “Nr 79” today. The irresistibly catchy track can be found on Mauger‘s sophomore album SHINY, out now. While the entire album is fantastic, “Nr 79” marks for

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Black Belt Eagle Scout - Don't Give Up

“Don’t Give Up” is a simple but beautiful encouragement for all those who struggle to keep their mental health. For Katherine Paul, aka Black Belt Eagle Scout, this means connecting with things bigger than the daily mess: to “the land, the water, the sky” of her home, but also

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Pastis - Waiting on My Girl

“Waiting on My Girl” is an instantly catchy tune that brims with longing and wistfulness. It is the new song by Finnish five-piece Pastis and marks the third single from their upcoming album produced by Lauri Eloranta. Studying the song’s lyrics, I am not sure if the singer really

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JFDR - The Orchid

There is always an element of otherworldly beauty in everything Jófríður Ákadóttir aka JFDR does. With her new song, “The Orchid,” the Icelandic musician goes to the core of her art and devotes the song to a flower close to her heart. She says: “ I call all my songs orchids.

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The Horn - Do It Now [Video]

London’s five-piece The Horn released today the last single and title track of their EP Do It Now. The upbeat “Do It Now” is the most energetic song of the album and a glorious piece of eclectic indie-rock. I’m always drawn to motivational anthems especially when they come

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O. Wake - Odysseus

“You had to be eighteen to enter, but I pressed the button anyway.” Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter O. Wake opens his new song, and you know which internet rabbit hole he is going down. But pleasure and pain are often close together, so his odyssey leaves him with more desires than

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Shirley Hurt - Problem Child [Video]

While only in a tiny supporting role, a music video with the cameo of a downy woodpecker (2:48) is already a winner. Shirley Hurt‘s new song and video, “Problem Child,” mainly portrays the artist and another woman, who might or might not be her mother or grandmother. Regardless