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 the super cool guitar solo![…]
“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 ends[…]
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 having[…]
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,” on[…]
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’s exquisite storytelling and[…]
“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, which gives the[…]
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 Again”[…]
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[…]
Originally from Athens, Greece, songwriter and producer Theodore has been touring the world while releasing four studio albums in the process. The cinematic art-pop ballad “Peak” goes in a bit of a new direction and offers an irresistible, joyful vibe. The song’s core message is also an important reminder of[…]
Previously a duo, Reyna Tropical is now the solo project of singer, producer, and guitarist Fabi Reyna. Her new song, “Connexión Ancestral,” comes with late-night club vibes while celebrating the connection with the earth and those who lived there before. Fabi explains: “I’ve always wanted to have a home—a place[…]
Every beginning is difficult, but in the case of Ferry Townes also exciting because what this singer/songwriter has been working on over the past three years can finally be heard by the world. “Be Here” is Ferry Townes’ first single, with more to follow. What immediately drew me to Ferry[…]
The Brooklyn-based singer & producer Mina goes for 90s trip hop aesthetics in her new song “Isn’t All I Wanted For.” The track comes with the echo of a Massive Attack-style bass line and beat that contrasts with the ethereal, mesmerizing soundscapes. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day,[…]
“What Kinda Love” is the new single by London-based synth-rock act Sohodolls, written by their central songwriter Maya Von Doll. The track starts out with a pulsating vibe and gritty guitars, reminiscent of Muse’s 2009 album Resistance, but takes a sweeter turn once Maya’s beautifully sultry vocals set in. While[…]
Bibi Club is a duo from Montreal, and “L’Île des bluets” (Isle of Blueberries) is the second single of their upcoming album Feu de Garde, out on May 10. The duo just returned from a tour with NYC’s indie rock legends Blonde Redhead, with whom they share a love for[…]
Manchester to the rescue! Whenever I’m in the mood for catchy yet moving alt-rock, with great vocals and interesting instrumentation, this city and its musicians seem to offer just that. The brand new single “Bleep Test” by Scatterchild is all you want from an eclectic, contemporary rock song. Songwriter, singer,[…]
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