Category: new songs
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april faves
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring a blooming array of new music. I was especially lucky since a few of my favorite artists decided to bless me with new songs. To me, April is a time where change occurs at a pace that feels hard to comprehend, and sometimes you just need…
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ppl plsr – DNL
With his debut single, “ppl plsr,” DNL has made a strong entrance into the realm of music, establishing himself as must-not-miss rising artist. “ppl plsr” is a well-crafted demonstration of DNL’s passion and dedication to breaking into the music industry, gracefully intertwining hints of R&B and bedroom pop to create an infectiously catchy tune. “ppl…
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Modus Operandi – Juan Wauters & Frankie Cosmos
Uruguayan singer/songwriter Juan Wauters teams up with the soft spoken Frankie Cosmos on “Modus Operandi,” the second single off of Wauters’ forthcoming album, Wandering Rebel. “Modus Operandi” is a gentle and oddly comforting musing about NYC transplant culture and is accompanied by a fantastic music video where the two roam around large, tourist driven areas…
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sweetly – jake brewer
New York based singer-songwriter Jake Brewer has spread his wings even further this year. At only 22 years-old, he has released an album, Boys Do Cry, and an EP, What Love Did to Me. In addition to music, Brewer is a founder of FRNDLY media, a host of a podcast, and a recent TedX speaker.…
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know you better – ky abe
Based out of Southern California, Ky Abe is an indie-pop trio consisting of lead singer, Ky, and producers Theo and Kian. Over the past three years producing and writing music from their bedroom studio, Ky Abe has crafted their unique sound, drawing inspiration from a fusion of electronic, indie, and pop music. Their latest release,…
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afterlife – juliana madrid
Dallas artist Juliana Madrid’s latest release, ‘Afterlife,’ encapsulates whimsy pop existentialism. Her approach to crafting her sound is similar to label-mates; Christine and the Queens, Charlie XCX, and Tove Lo, to name but a few. Juliana’s sound is undoubtedly inspired by those who have come before her, but her individualistic approach to making music results…
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EUNOIA – Billlie
At first, “EUNOIA” (yoo-no-ee-ah) looks like a made-up word. But, fun fact, it actually comes from the Greek word εὔνοια which means “well mind” or “beautiful thinking.” If you’ve never heard the name Billlie, they are a 7-member girl group based in South Korea. Their name means, “we will express our b-side, the inner self…
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nothing in particular – afternoon bike ride
Canadian trio Afternoon Bike Ride could be described as a low-key supergroup; all three members established themselves as musicians in their respective genres prior to forming the band. Made up of Lia Kurihara (lia), David Tanton (tender spring) and Éloi Le Blanc-Ringuette (Thomas White), Afternoon Bike Ride deliver refined emotional storytelling through a lens of…
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march favorites
March has honestly been quite an exciting month in terms of music this year. For months on end, I struggled to stay up-to-date with new releases and invest my time in finding new artists to listen to. It was hard for me to find excitement in listening to new music when I found far more…
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love you later – are you gonna care when i die?
Love You Later, also known to some as Lexi Aviles, is soon to be your new favorite indie-pop artist. Originally from Orange County, California, she now calls Nashville, Tennessee her home. “Are You Gonna Care When I Die?” is the second single ahead of her upcoming EP, From The Window Seat, out May 5th. The…
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it’ll be (video game song) – lauren juzang
If you’re not familiar with singer/songwriter Lauren Juzang, now is the time to make yourself acquainted. Originally from Tarzana, California, Juzang is currently attending Syracuse University as a student in the Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries. Following up her 2022 single, “Yeehoo!,” Juzang is back with the release of a heartbreaking, yet way-too-relatable…
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truancy – 4KPHIL.
Hailing from New York City, 4KPHIL. is a rapper and producer that should not be slept on. In only a minute and thirty-seven seconds, 4KPHIL. really packs a punch in his single, “Truancy.” Behind a very nostalgic, orchestral beat, 4KPHIL. discusses becoming a father while reflecting on temptations as a man in today’s society. The…
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glue song – beabadoobee
You must have heard of bedroom pop sensation beabadoobee. If you haven’t, you are totally missing out. As a Filipino-British singer-songwriter riding the alternative/indie wave, Bea truly puts her heart into her music. In her interview with i-D, we see she is just a girl living in this world like the rest of us —…
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come over and love me – love spells
Love Spells is a rising indie artist based in Houston, Texas. Born and raised in HTX, they make music for lovers and romantics alike. Their latest single “Come Over and Love Me” lulls you into a dreamy void of l-o-v-e. On the border of dream pop, you can catch hushed vocals and effects like reverb…
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burning love letters – april june
Based in the EU, alternative/indie artist april june wears her heart on her sleeve. She gives young love nostalgia with casual undertones of angst. Also known as Victoria, her genre is with the likes of bedroom pop sensations like Clairo and beabadoobee. Her latest single, “burning love letters” delivers how loneliness feels with heartbreak. Reminiscing…
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