Dal 2020 This Is Pop? è anche un blog musicale che tiene d’occhio i nuovi artisti e riscopre gemme preziose dal passato.
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Since 2020 This Is Pop? is also a music blog that keeps an eye on new artists and rediscovers precious gems from the past.
Song of the Day: Marco and Kelvo – Villa
New single from Marco and Kelvo, here’s how they introduce it: “We combine smooth melodies with playful bars to create a catchy song made for any summer playlist. To capture this feel good summer vibe the music video was shot in a Moroccan villa located in Marrakech. We’re continuously developing our craft and Villa isContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Marco and Kelvo – Villa”
Song of the Day: George Barnett – Nothing on the Line
Known for his flamboyant, electric performances and his big melodies, George recently released his song ‘Lovestruck’ and is now preparing for his song ‘Nothing On The Line’ – an upbeat, indie-rock track featuring George’s signature, smooth vocals. Here’s how the act introduces himself on Spotify bio: “⁃ I need to do a spotify bio ⁃Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: George Barnett – Nothing on the Line”
Song of the Day: Róisín O – Night Stretches Through
Since her debut Róisín has shared the stage with a host of internationally renowned artists, including Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry, Brad Paisley, Hozier and Colin Hay as well as headlining her own tours in Ireland, Germany, The US and Australia. In 2016 Róisín was invited to perform at JJ Abram’s Oscar Wilde Awards in LAContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Róisín O – Night Stretches Through”
Song of the Day: Funky French League – Heaven
Funky French League is a crew of multi-generational DJ/producers/musicians such as Young Pulse (Gamm rec.), Dabeull (Roche Musique), Chaps (Sun Is Coming), Woody Braun (Malka Family), mOnsieur Willy (Générations FM & FG), DJ Asko (Nova & Générations FM, Hypnotic DJ), gathered by Uncle T (Groove Deluxe). They promote the whole Funk spectrum by making parties,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Funky French League – Heaven”
Song of the Day: Springworks – Pocket Theory
Pocket Theory is the new single by Canadian duo Springworks. Here’s how they introduce it: “Pocket Theory was based mostly around this silly idea of having literal bits of paper tucked in a jacket somewhere with notes and possible explanations for any situation that might come up. Kind of a neurotic obsession with having anContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Springworks – Pocket Theory”
Song of the Day: Aria – Guerrnica
Aria is the pseudonym of the Milanese singer-songwriter Susanna Maria Ronchi. Born in 1994, from the age of fourteen she has been active with various formations and takes part in competitions and concerts in Lombardy. In 2014 he released an EP with another pseudonym consisting of seven acoustic songs in English, self-produced. In 2019 heContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Aria – Guerrnica”
Song of the Day: Fill to the Brim – Helpless
Filled to the Brim consists of five creative and talented teens based in Upstate NY. If you like what you hear after listening to their music, FTTB would be extremely excited and honored if you might consider highlighting them or sharing their music. We are looking to partner with curators that are a good fit with FTTB’sContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Fill to the Brim – Helpless”
Song of the Day: Bob Balera – Rimini
Bob Balera was born as an electro-pop project from an idea of the singer Romeo Campagnolo and the multi-instrumentalist Matteo Marenduzzo. In 2014, they released their first single “Giorni da cicala” and the b-side “Rimbalzi” where they get good feedback from the public and professionals. An intense live activity follows that leads the band toContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Bob Balera – Rimini”
Song of the Day: Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Because (feat. Joey Badass, Russ & Dylan Cartlidge)
Danger Mouse & Black Thought have dropped new single, Because featuring Joey Bada$$, Russ, and Dylan Cartlidge. Because is the second and latest single release from Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s greatly anticipated joint album, Cheat Codes. Because finds the dream team duo teaming up with top tier American rappers Joey Bada$$ and Russ, plus the UK’s own Dylan Cartlidge. The result is a sumptuous and summery, laid-back hip-hop jam packed withContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Because (feat. Joey Badass, Russ & Dylan Cartlidge)”
Song of the Day: Cass McCombs – Unproud Warrior
“I made this album as a way to handle the loss of some close friends. Their memories guided me throughout and hopefully they live through the music. Strange to realize, it wasn’t them who were lost, it was me.” – Cass McCombs is an eight-song album that feels like a journey among assorted tuneful feelings,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Cass McCombs – Unproud Warrior”
Song of the Day: Pale Waves – Reasons to Live
Pale Waves have just released “Reasons To Live”, the second single from their new album Unwanted, out August 12th on Dirty Hit. The song, which sees them as protagonists of the cover of the New Music Daily playlist on Apple Music, follows the previous “Lies”. “Reasons To Live” encompasses all the intimate themes addressed inContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Pale Waves – Reasons to Live”
Song of the Day: Mass Experience – Mother
Mass Experience have signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group, InGrooves, and WorldSound. “Pleasure And Purge” is Mass Experience’s synth-infused love language and story of overcoming by two longtime club comrades. Pairing early 90’s rave, indie-electronica and 60’s inspired psychedelia, Mass Experience comes out of a desire to keep people of all ages andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mass Experience – Mother”
Song of the Day: Saturnto – What A Lovely Mess!
Saturnto is a project from Ukraine, here’s a huge disco tune. Enjoy for your Monday!
Song of the Day: Oliver Sim – Hideous
Hideous Bastard, the debut album by Oliver Sim, better known as the author, singer and bassist of The xx, is coming September 9 on Young. Produced by colleague Jamie xx, Hideous Bastard encompasses two years of studio sessions, inspired by Oliver’s life experiences and his passion for horror films, and explores themes such as shame,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Oliver Sim – Hideous”
Song of the Day: Courting – Loaded
Liverpool four-piece Courting returned with details of their much anticipated debut album “Guitar Music”, which is due out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam. To mark the announcement the band have also shared a video for a new single titled “Loaded”, which follows the release of last month’s critically acclaimed track “Tennis”. The new album comes on theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Courting – Loaded”
Song of the Day: Beabadoobee – Lovesong
Critically acclaimed Gen Z icon Beabadoobee today shares her new single ‘Lovesong’, lifted from her forthcoming second studio album Beatopia (pronounced Bay-A-Toe-Pee-Uh), out 15th July on Dirty Hit. A self described “cute love ballad”, ‘Lovesong’ calls back to Bea’s acoustic origins and elevates the track with stirring horns and gentle spaced out piano twinkles. Beabadoobee explains “Lovesong is a song that I had bitsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Beabadoobee – Lovesong”
Song(s) of the Day: Jungle – Good Times/Problemz
Jungle follow last year’s critically adored UK #3 album ‘Loving In Stereo’ with some huge plans for 2022. They then headline a selection of major festivals alongside some huge outdoor summer shows, before going global with major European festivals all summer, and then a long awaited month-long North American headline tour which commences in late August. Amidst allContinua a leggere “Song(s) of the Day: Jungle – Good Times/Problemz”
Song of the Day: Gamaar – Bomba
Gamaar is a project sung in Italian with a “dream rock” sound with a pulp vein.Gabriella Diana, singer-songwriter and producer from Brescia, after years as a soloist, feels the need to form a band. The meeting with bassist Cristian Bona and Ylenia De Rocco on drums will give life to “Gamaar”. The project takes itsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Gamaar – Bomba”
Song of the Day: Michel Franti & Spearhead – Follow Your Heart
“One thing I’ve learned over the past two years is that people need people,” Franti shares. “I’ve written a lot of songs about connection, resilience and the pursuit of light, even in the midst of all the madness. Somewhere in there we find resilience and I hope ‘Follow Your Heart’ will give fans the courageContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Michel Franti & Spearhead – Follow Your Heart”
Song of the Day: Marlon Williams – My Boy
Speaking of the new song, Marlon says that it is a pop song with Maori influences and that he felt the artistic urge to strum chords linked to the Polynesian tradition while writing his music. The video was directed by Martin Sagadin and Williams himself, while the fun choreography was done by Robyn Jordaan. ‘MyContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Marlon Williams – My Boy”
Song of the Day: Muna – Anything But Me
Muna is a band in which music, lyrics and political stances in favor of the LGBTQ + community go hand in hand. W Magazine called them “a safe haven in an often hostile world.” Katie Gavin (she / they), Naomi McPherson (they / they) and Josette Maskin (she / they) met in college: what startedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Muna – Anything But Me”
Song of the Day: Santigold – High Priestess
Always at the forefront of the challenge of innovation, the Philadelphia artist avoided sound conventions and challenged herself in writing and production, pushing her music into the future. Santigold‘s productions and the new single ‘High Priestess’ move with agility between hip-hop, dance, punk, alternative rock, wave and indie, always finding space in the playlists ofContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Santigold – High Priestess”
Song of the Day: Metric – All Comes Crashing
“All Comes Crashing” is the first single from the new Metric album, the eighth of their long and successful career that has them hit the charts around the world and play live everywhere, as well as lending their music for major productions. film and television (on all their ‘Black Sheep’ for the OST of theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Metric – All Comes Crashing”
Song of the Day: Daniel Avery – Chaos Energy
Revered producer and composer Daniel Avery announced his most ambitious and accomplished studio album to date, Ultra Truth, due for release on 4th November 2022 via Phantasy Sound. To celebrate the announcement, Daniel has shared a brand new track from the record called ‘Chaos Energy’, which lands alongside a neo-futuristic video created using AI technology by close-collaborator Claudia Rafael. Alongside the record, Avery launchedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Daniel Avery – Chaos Energy”
Song of the Day: Art Moore – Muscle Memory
Art Moore make vivid, heartbreaking short stories. Each song on the newly formed three-piece’s self-titled debut album is its own individual universe of bittersweet feeling: a brief snapshot of a moment in time that captures the fragility and occasional impossibility of human connection. The ten tracks that comprise the record are deft character studies, zeroing in onContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Art Moore – Muscle Memory”
Song of the Day: Anna of the North – Meteorite (feat. Gus Dapperton)
Anna of the North released the first of her upcoming new music some weeks ago with Meteorite, a collaboration with Gus Dapperton. Intertwining Anna and Gus’ heartfelt vocals with an infectious melody, watch the accompanying cinematic visuals here. With 500M+ streams under her belt, co-signs from Tyler, The Creator, Dua Lipa, Rejiie Snow, Steve Lacy and more, Anna North is the pop starContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Anna of the North – Meteorite (feat. Gus Dapperton)”
Song of the Day: The Lounge Society – Blood Money
The Lounge Society announced their debut album Tired of Liberty along with its lead single “Blood Money” plus a run of headline UK tour dates. When Speedy Wunderground signings The Lounge Society released their debut single Generation Game, it instantly heralded the arrival of a special new band. Generation Game became the revered label’s fastest-selling 7” ever, and was named by BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne asContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Lounge Society – Blood Money”
Song of the Day: Snapped Ankles – Rhythm Is Our Business
Throw back to the last year to bring you this gorgeous tune by Snapped Ankles. Now settled in fertile east London, Snapped Ankles maintain the feral energy of the forest. Fight or flight. Primal motorik rhythms, the rush of white noise and post-punk angles; an aural onslaught played out on homemade log synths, electrified guitars and sticksContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Snapped Ankles – Rhythm Is Our Business”
Song of the Day: Toro y Moi – Millennium (feat. The Mattson 2)
The 13-track project marks the seventh studio album from Bear under the Toro y Moi moniker. To celebrate the announcement, Toro y Moi shared two singles from the record “Postman” b/w “Magazine.” Each of the new singles arrives with accompanying visuals. “Postman,” directed by Kid. Studio, sees Toro and friends riding around the colorful SanContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Toro y Moi – Millennium (feat. The Mattson 2)”
Song of the Day: Mewn – Two Days
Manchester newcomers Mewn share mesmeric EP lead single ‘Two Days’, set for release April 28th via Simonie Records. Specialising in beautifully textured art-rock, un-phased by the prospects of sincerity and honesty, the emerging quintet have already made quite the impression across the press landscape, with significant praise from key indie champions (NME, DIY, So Young), as well as several plays on the BBCContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mewn – Two Days”
Song of the Day: Porij – Lose Our Minds
The Manchester based quartet exude youthful positivity with impossibly expansive and high-energy songwriting. Not subscribing to any particular genre, exploring pop, r’n’b, funk and jazz – they have received early support from the likes of NME, DIY, Dork and Clash alongside Steve Lamacq, Mary Anne Hobbs, Chris Hawkins and Lauren Laverne – resulting in BBCContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Porij – Lose Our Minds”
Song of the Day: Ramona Flowers – California
The Ramona Flowers formed in 2012 when Dave Betts (keys/guitar) met (singer) Steve Bird for the first time at a fancy dress party. The former was dressed as Freddie Mercury and the latter as a vacuum cleaner. Yes? and they recruited (drummer) Ed Gallimore after a girl Betts knew was stood up on a TinderContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Ramona Flowers – California”
Song of the Day: Alex Krawczyk – Better Days
To know Toronto’s Alex Krawczyk, is to know that she is a person of few words. Preferring to let her music do the talking, she is speaking volumes on her first album, “Le Olam” (February 2022.) With comparisons to Adele, LeeAnn Rimes, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt, Alex’s organic blend of folk, pop, country andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Alex Krawczyk – Better Days”
Song of the Day: Nic All – Argot
Argot is the new single by Nic All, here’s how the artist introduces it: “Record all my future basslines! I really like this instrument! I played here and there, but nothing came to fruition digitally. Shame! So here it is, I said to myself that I had to stop fooling around, so I decided toContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Nic All – Argot”
Song of the Day: Dandy Guts – On S’
“Strong, elegantly, desperate and ironically subversive texts, in the spirit of time and the sincerity of Dandy Guts’ temperament. Texts set to music plunge into the obsessive universe of a disoriented human being, lost in a world factitious”. “A disenchanted universe of playful sarcasm”. Independent artist nourished by various musical currents, and, in particular, byContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Dandy Guts – On S’”
Song of the Day: Kelly Lee Owens – Olga
Kelly Lee Owens has become in a few years, with two and a handful of singles, important remixes and collaborations, one of the main names of the current electronic scene, able to compete with big names like Onehotrix Point Never and Jon Hopkins. During the Covid forced stop of the ‘Inner Song’ tour Kelly LeeContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Kelly Lee Owens – Olga”
Song of the Day: Sharon Van Etten – Porta
Sharon Van Etten has always been the kind of artist who helps people make sense of the world around them, and ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’ deals with the questions we ask ourselves when we think about the world – or at least, to our world – and how it could end. DidContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Sharon Van Etten – Porta”
Song of the Day: Angel Olsen – Big Time
‘Big Time’ is an album about the expansive power of new love, written during the time when Angel Olsen was declaring himself queer and experiencing his first experience of queer love. But this brightness and optimism are tempered by a deep and layered sense of loss. During the artist’s process of coming to terms withContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Angel Olsen – Big Time”
Song of the Day: Warpaint – Stevie
Celebrated L.A. quartet Warpaint shares a new track today, “Stevie,” alongside an immersive video made in collaboration with Fascinated By Everything, an art and technology collective created by Chris Holmes. “Stevie is a love song, pure and true,” the band says. “Sincere as it comes with a little bit of Freak. A cosmic celebration of the thing we all lookContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Warpaint – Stevie”
Song of the Day: Anna Calvi – Ain’t No Grave
On Sunday, April 3d, the final ever episode of BBC One’s Peaky Blinders aired; one of the biggest TV moments of the year – the season’s premiere was watched by 3.8 million people – was soundtracked by the BRIT award and triple Hyundai Music Prize-nominated Anna Calvi who wrote and performed the whole score to season 6. Calvi is now pleased to announce herContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Anna Calvi – Ain’t No Grave”
Song of the Day: Mdou Moctar – Taliat (Rey Sapienz Rmx, feat. Mc Dougis)
Mdou Moctar’s ‘Afrique Victime’ was one of 2021’s most lauded releases: an innovative alchemy of Tuareg folk, blues and rock, electric guitar pyrotechnics, field recordings and electronics with poetic call-to-arms lyrics about the plight of his homeland of Niger. Today, in line with their activity supporting and bringing attention to African artists, MoctarMoctar announce ‘Afrique Refait’, a remixContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mdou Moctar – Taliat (Rey Sapienz Rmx, feat. Mc Dougis)”
Song of the Day: Jamie Xx – Let’s Do It Again
Jamie Xx shares his first new music from 2019’s acclaimed Idontknow. Let’s Do It Again is a triumphant return and a first taste of what can be expected from the London artist and DJ next year. Let’s Do It Again was perfected by Jamie during his dj sets around the world, and the final versionContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Jamie Xx – Let’s Do It Again”
Song of the Day: Sampa the Great – Lane (feat. Denzel Curry)
Sampa The Great ushers in a new era with the release of Lane, featuring Florida rapper and labelmate, Denzel Curry. Lane is the first single Sampa the Great is releasing with Loma Vista, and the first taste of her own new music since 2019’s ARIA Award and Australian Music Prize-winning debut album, The Return. After relocating home to Zambia during the pandemic, Sampa reconnected with a different sideContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Sampa the Great – Lane (feat. Denzel Curry)”
Song of the Day: Hot Chip – Down
Freakout/Release is the new album by Hot Chip and was written and recorded in the band’s newly minted Relax & Enjoy studio in East London, a creative space that Al Doyle put together before and during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coalescing in the Relax & Enjoy studio was essential in establishing the album’sContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Hot Chip – Down”
Song of the Day: Viagra Boys – Ain’t No Thief
Swedish post punks Viagra Boys have announced their new album Cave World, due out July 8th and anticipated by the single Ain’t No Thief. The band recorded Cave World with past collaborators Pelle Gunnerfeldt and DJ Haydn. “I just wrote down, ‘Who is the true ape?’” singer Murphy said. “People look down at apes asContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Viagra Boys – Ain’t No Thief”
Song of the Day: Life – Almost Home
North East Coastal Town is the third album of Life and will be out on 10th June. “Almost Home barks, jolts, jerks and spits with the theme of pining to be home and thus chimes with North East Coastal Town’s over-riding sense of belonging. ‘Taste the difference…feel significant…hold a lifeline, you’re almost home!’” the bandContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Life – Almost Home”
Song of the Day: Richard Orofino – Bending
Richard Orofino, a Brooklyn-based singer songwriter/producer, in possession of a broad palette of musical skills and boundless inspiration. He began writing and producing music in 2013, starting on piano, moving to drums and later guitar, all while honing his production skills crafting hundreds of bedroom pop gems from the attic of his parent’s house onContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Richard Orofino – Bending”
Song of the Day: Azzurra – Controalisei
Controalisei is the first single from Azzurra that anticipates the EP Origini, written and produced together with guitarist and producer Federico Ferrandina, released by the French label Another Music Records and distributed by Believe. Controalisei are constant regular winds of high atmospheric regions that move in the opposite direction from trade winds. As if windContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Azzurra – Controalisei”
Song of the Day: Jasmyn – Edge of Time
Jasmyn is the new solo project of former singer-songwriter and frontwoman of the critically acclaimed Toronto band Weaves, and In The Wild is a clean slate of a debut album which breaks away from old patterns and begins anew. Coming out on June 3, Jasmyn worked with Grammy award-winning producer John Congleton on the record to create a sonic universe that reflectedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Jasmyn – Edge of Time”
Song of the Day: Soccer Mommy – Shotgun
Soccer Mommy announces her new full-length album, Sometimes, Forever. Produced by Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never, this album cements Sophie Allison’s status as one of the most gifted songwriters making rock music right now. It sees Allison once again tapping into the turn-of-the-millenium sensibilities she’s known for, as she advances her self-made sonic world beyond the present andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Soccer Mommy – Shotgun”
Song of the Day: Day Wave – Pastlife
Los Angeles indie-rock pioneer Day Wave (the project of singer/instrumentalist Jackson Phillips) returned with news of his upcoming album, Pastlife, out June 24 on [PIAS] Recordings. Day Wave first emerged from the Bay Area in 2015 and quickly became known for his wavy lo-fi bedroom production. Tracks like Drag and Something Here put him on a global radar, boasting hundredsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Day Wave – Pastlife”
Song of the Day: Flume – Say Nothing (feat. Maya-A)
“This song is about feelings of post relationship clarity,” says Flume. “We wrote the song midway through 2020 while the pandemic was still pretty new. I was really excited about the initial idea but it was only once I got back to Australia in early 2021 and linked up in the studio with MAY-A that the song really cameContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Flume – Say Nothing (feat. Maya-A)”
Song of the Day: Ibeyi – Lavender & Red Roses (feat. Jorja Smith)
A love song in essence, the single was written after Jorja came to the studio to hear the entire album, and fell instantly in love with the song. Lyrically, Lavender & Red Roses explores that familiar, desperate desire to help someone, yet it culminates in the realisation that even if you want to save someone,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Ibeyi – Lavender & Red Roses (feat. Jorja Smith)”
Song of the Day: Slenderbodies – Husky Brown
The “indie pop duo obsessed with falsetto” released a gorgeous tune, it’s called Husky Brown and here’s how they presented it: “This song is ultimately about self confidence being achieved through superficial means. it’s an odd take on self love and feeling yourself. All we really have are the little moments, and this is atContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Slenderbodies – Husky Brown”
Song of the Day: Low Island – Down To The Furthest Point
The highly anticipated debut album from Momentum Award artist Low Island, featuring the singles: Don’t Let The Light In, In Your Arms, Feel Young Again, I Do It For You, Who’s Having The Greatest Time?. Recorded, produced and engineered by the band at their makeshift studio in rural France, and set to be released onContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Low Island – Down To The Furthest Point”
Song of the Day: The Haunted Youth – Shadows
The Haunted Youth is the band of Hasselt-based Joachim Liebens (27), playing mesmerizing psych pop reminiscent of MGMT, DIIV, Slowdive or, we dare even say, The Cure. The songs – about despair, hope, and the feeling of being a misunderstood misfit – are coated in a rich and dreamy international sound that will sweep you offContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Haunted Youth – Shadows”
Song of the Day: Robin Kester – Leave Now
In a studio located in a vacant, former psychiatric institution, Robin Kester and her producer experimented with retro guitars, vintage synthesizers and an antique vibraphonette to create dreamy luscious productions drawing inspiration from 70’s pop, her beguiling voice and distinct guitar playing as finishing touch. Enjoy Leave Now!
Song of the Day: Katy J Pearson – Talk Over Town
Katy J Pearson’s debut album, Return, released in November 2020, saw her go from Bristolian newcomer to a critically-acclaimed breakthrough star, selling out shows up and down the UK. Praised for “the arresting quality of [her] Kate Bush-meets-Dolly Parton vocal delivery” by The Times, labelled as “finding humanity in every moment” by DIY and withContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Katy J Pearson – Talk Over Town”
Song of the Day: Magon – Halley’s Comet
Only 6 months after unveiling In The Blue (Howlin’ Banana / December Square), Magon surprises us again with a fourth album that will not fail to fit into our favorite plays. At Night In Bethlehem (T. Rex Recordings / Modulor), marks a certain homage to the origins of the artist while drawing the outline ofContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Magon – Halley’s Comet”
Song of the Day: Da Chick – Funk You Want
You already feel like dancing again right? Who didn’t stop dancing – maybe because she had a mirror ball over the dance floor permanently in her mind – was Da Chick. For around 5 minutes before the world closed – more precisely on February 28th 2020 – the singer, songwriter and producer, condensed a coupleContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Da Chick – Funk You Want”
Song of the Day: Kamora – Careful
They are Kamora from Glasgow and, about their brand new single, singer and songwriter Max says: “‘Careful’ illustrates a dark story concerning a young man that is heading down a dreary path due to his reckless behaviour. Blinded by temptation and poor judgement, the story essentially focuses on a person going off the rails andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Kamora – Careful”
Song of the Day: Bodi Bill – Self Improvement
An ode to trial-and-error, to DIY and to friendship, an obelisk made of all the bits and trinkets found along the way. Bodi Bill are a band that works within contexts: With their art school background and a fertile home soil they are pioneers of a modern musical eclecticism of techno, folk and indie. WithContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Bodi Bill – Self Improvement”
Song of the Day: Cuarto Mundo – La Cumbia del Tarot
Cuarto Mundo is an exotic electronic music duo consisting of Thomas Lavernhe and Cosmo Gonik. It is inspired by traditional and primitive sounds of the world and aims to make people travel to the mysterious roots of sound. Cuarto Mundo means Fourth World, the name of the indigenous people of the world. Cosmo Gonik isContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Cuarto Mundo – La Cumbia del Tarot”
Song of the Day: Clarissa Bruns – Esse Samba
The 5th album by the singer and composer Clarissa Bruns consolidates the authorial trajectory of the artist, with his lyrics and melodies inspired and a penetrating voice, that hugs. Tua Pele contains Samba-song, high party, waltzes, ijexá, ballads, and more: multiple styles stitched with contagious arrangements and a cast exquisite, in addition to shiny specialsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Clarissa Bruns – Esse Samba”
Song of the Day: Kiey – Make Me Insane
Make Me Insane is the brand new single from Kiey‘s sophomore album. The artist describes it as “an urban pop record” off his second Ep, which will be released in the summer. Enjoy the tune!
Song of the Day: Soma Psycho Soma – A Call For Love
Soma Psycho Soma blends trip-hop, electronica and pop, tipping a hat to Massive Attack and early Depeche Mode. Soma Psycho Soma is the creation of Aoife O’Leary and Erwan Frugier. The debut album, Through Ether, will be released very soon. Meanwhile, you can listen to A Call For Love, enjoy it!
Song of the Day: The Heroic Enthusiasts – Empty Space
The Heroic Enthusiasts‘ dynamic new single Empty Space arrived March 17th, on Meridian/ECR Music Group. Co-produced and mixed by Post-Punk and New Wave studio legend Stephen Hague, the urgent and propulsive track is the first track from the accomplished duo’s forthcoming Ep, Fits and Fashions. “So much of what I’m sent these days is basicallyContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Heroic Enthusiasts – Empty Space”
Song of the Day: Slaves – Magnolia
Back to 2018 the British duo Slaves released Magnolia, the best tune for the last Monday of March. The band described it as “tongue in-cheek tribute to the bland and ubiquitous paint which was found its way into so many of our homes”. Enjoy it!
Song of the Day: Muna – Anything But Me
Indie-pop trio Muna released a new song, described with these words: “Breaking up is hard to do. In the past we’ve stayed in relationships for a long time, waiting until we hit low lows to admit it was over. Anything But Me is a song about leaving a partnership simply because it doesn’t feel right.Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Muna – Anything But Me”
Song of the Day: Lonely in the Rain – Far Away
Lonely in the Rain is an emotion that we have all felt. Embodied by a 3D character who evolves with his music, Lonely in the Rain makes music for summer sunsets, winter fireplaces and for each moment of introspection. Mysterious and melancholic, he captures our emotions with ethereal melodies. Enjoy his brand new single FarContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Lonely in the Rain – Far Away”
Song of the Day: Vansire – Kind of a Nice Time
Dream pop band from Rochester, Minnesota, Vansire came back with this beautiful song. Here’s how the band introduces itself on their website: “Hello, we are Vansire, a musical group based out of Minnesota. We began making music together in 2015 and have since released two EP’s, The Rolling Driftless North and After Fillmore County, alongContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Vansire – Kind of a Nice Time”
Song of the Day: Surprise Chef – Velodrome
Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilize time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from 70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop. They push the boundaries of instrumentalContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Surprise Chef – Velodrome”
Song of the Day: Arcade Fire – Lightning I, II
After five years here we are: Arcade Fire announced their new album. Produced by Nigel Godrich, Win & Reìgine, and recorded in multiple locales including New Orleans, El Paso and Mount Desert Island, WE paradoxically distills “the longest we’ve ever spent writing, uninterrupted, probably ever” (per the band’s Win Butler) into a concise 40 minuteContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Arcade Fire – Lightning I, II”
Song of the Day: Belle and Sebastian – Unnecessary Drama
Belle and Sebastian have announced their ninth album and first studio full-length in 7 years, A Bit of Previous, released May 6th on Matador. It is anticipated by the single Unnecessary Drama. “The song is about a young person experimenting in being a human again after a forced hiatus”, says frontman Stuart Murdoch. “The person is weighing upContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Belle and Sebastian – Unnecessary Drama”
Song of the Day: Superorganism – Teenager (feat. Chai & Pi Ja Ma)
Superorganism have mutated and are now based around the core of Orono, Harry, Tucan, B and Soul but World Wide Pop also brings in an international set of collaborators including Stephen Malkmus, Chai, Pi Ja Ma, Dylan Cartlidge as well as legendary musician and actor Gen Hoshino. Blasting back with thirteen tracks that strike a balance between artifice and earnestness, between sci-fi silliness andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Superorganism – Teenager (feat. Chai & Pi Ja Ma)”
Song of the Day: Eric Terino – Felt
Tapping into the rich timeless history of romance and poetics past, Eric Terino’s musical landscape paints a portrait of an American artist with a sweeping perspective on what it means to be human. The deeply personal becomes universal and heartbreak can be transformed to healing. Similar in fashion to Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairingContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Eric Terino – Felt”
Song of the Day: Pastel Coast – Helios
From the shores of Boulogne-sur-mer, Pastel Coast are looking toward the sea. Quentin Isidore and his band surf the indiepop wave, taking influences from bands like Phoenix, Air, with their own fresh “la française” sound. After their debut album, Hovercraft, the band was nominated in the Top 10 emerging French artists for the Paris’ RicardContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Pastel Coast – Helios”
Song of the Day: Fishburn – The Other Side
Fishburn is a new Christian Music artist that focuses on contemporary pop, electronic & dance music styles. Various singers will provide vocals for the songs to give each song a different identity and vibe. Here’s The Other Side, enjoy!
Song of the Day: The Lovelines – Strange Kind of Love
The Lovelines are a brother-sister band from Orlando, Florida. The Lovelines released their debut single Strange Kind Of Love. Tessa D’ is the band’s singer; her half-brother Todd Goings is the band’s songwriter. The band records their music in the brother’s DIY home Studio in Orlando, FL parterning with Matt Bishop and Wilderfox Studio forContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Lovelines – Strange Kind of Love”
Song of the Day: Milk Tv – Anorak
Milk Tv is a punk / pop / no wave band from Brussels. The power trio feeds on playground nostalgia, cheep TV programs and a good dose of post-Reagan cynicism to bring some jerky and raucous pieces of rock music. Here’s what they say about their new tune: “It’s a single starting on a themeContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Milk Tv – Anorak”
Song of the Day: Black Lilys – Invisible Strings
The Black Lilys siblings are back with a powerful single, Invisible Strings, a song about the importance of questioning one’s beliefs in order to reach for more truth. Is our vision always clear? Our thoughts can easily become “invisible strings” that strangle our minds and make us believe those strings are unbreakable, preventing us fromContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Black Lilys – Invisible Strings”
Song of the Day: Asher Knight – Follow You
Bradford-born singer-songwriter Asher Knight releases his highly anticipated debut Ep Still Standing, this February. A sensation of eight pop gems the Still Standing Ep assembles Kinght’s remarkable proficiency of producing hit after hit. With vulnerable lyricism alongside bouncy melodies, the Ep twists and turns in mirror image to Knight’s experience of friendship and romance, experiencesContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Asher Knight – Follow You”
Song of the Day: Kaagari – Light in the Dark
Kaagari is a French singer, songwriter, screen composer and musician who plays and sings her inspirations, based on her life experience. Kaagari means paradise… his music is an electro-pop and trip-hop melting pot! Kaagari is a “musical symbiosis” that expresses its deep values: love, nature and humanism. She follows the poetry of life, whether darkContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Kaagari – Light in the Dark”
Song of the Day: High Pulp – Blaming Mercury
Seattle’s High Pulp is sharing the new song Blaming Mercury today, a song that has flashes of jagged guitars reminiscent of Red House Painters as well as hip hop drumming akin to Kareem Riggins. Both of these disparate elements cut through the hazy track, which reckons with the swirl of uncertainty and confusion that’s dogged us all these pastContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: High Pulp – Blaming Mercury”
Song of the Day: Nick Mulvey – Star Nation
“In these times of death and rebirth we live, heal and serve” is one of multiple totemic lines from Mercury Prize-nominated Nick Mulvey’s new single Star Nation, an invitation to cultivate radical joy in times of ‘great turning’. The song is a microscope into the musical exploration Nick has gone on over the four years sinceContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Nick Mulvey – Star Nation”
Song of the Day: !!! – Storm Around The World (ft. Maria Uzor)
!!! announced their forthcoming ninth studio album Let It Be Blue out May 6, 2022. Along with the announcement, the band shared their electrifying single Storm Around The World (ft. Maria Uzor). Here’s what the band said about it: Storm Around the World is a song we’ve had since the last album that didn’t really come into focusContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: !!! – Storm Around The World (ft. Maria Uzor)”
Song of the Day: Florence and the Machine – King
King is the new single by Florence and the Machine. “As an artist, I never actually thought about my gender that much,” Florence Welch explains. “I just got on with it. I was as good as the men, and I just went out there and matched them every time. But now, thinking about being aContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Florence and the Machine – King”
Song of the Day: Mirabelle Fobi – Zigiyaga
Cameroonian-American nurse, singer/songwriter, producer, and model Mirabelle Fobi delivers another soaring performance on her new single Zigiyaga. With an enduring and undeniable tropical flavor that radiates from this affirmational track, Mirabelle brings together an eclectic blend of Afro Funk and Blues that’s just as charming as it is motivational. Zigiyaga, which translates to “Live Now”,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mirabelle Fobi – Zigiyaga”
Song of the Day: Kamasi Washington – The Garden Path
Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer born and raised in Los Angeles. His three bodies of work to date—The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; and Heaven and Earth—are among the most acclaimed of the past decade. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debutedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Kamasi Washington – The Garden Path”
Song of the Day: Moncrieff – Warm
Irish artist Moncrieff released a beautiful tune that he introduced in these words: «Nobody’s perfect. This song is about being that person, and that rare moment in life when you find that person that truly sees you for you, your imperfections, flaws, and scars as well as your good traits and loves you for them.Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Moncrieff – Warm”
Song of the Day: Brothers In Law – A Song for You
This song is for you Andrea.How many roads we have travelled together, and how many words are carved in my soul.Wherever you are, happy birthday. This is a beautiful song Brothers In Law dedicated to Andrea, love it and share it.
Song of the Day: Clide – Hotel Room
It’s no surprise that young Clide developed an affinity for music early on. As he grew up, he learned to play the piano and later even picked up the trumpet. Since then, Clide came a long a way, musically and personally, took various creative turns while exploring and finding his own musical identity. At 16Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Clide – Hotel Room”
Song of the Day: Itaca Reveski – Hyperion
Itaca Reveski (stage name of Gianmarco Ricasoli) a musician, producer and composer of Nettuno, in the province of Rome. He discovers his passion for music at an early age and after studies and various cover bands at 19 he forms his own first group of unreleased music, the Infinita Symphonia, with 3 albums to theirContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Itaca Reveski – Hyperion”
Song of the Day: Emmrose – Run
Emmrose is an eighteen-year-old songwriter whose career began three years ago when she wrote her first single in her 8th-grade math class. Years later, she is working on her second EP while going to college in New York City So nothing much has changed since then; she’s still writing songs in class – except nowContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Emmrose – Run”
Song of the Day: Geneviève Racette – Someone
Internationally renowned Canadian folk-pop singer-songwriter, Geneviève Racette, has captivated listeners worldwide with her gentle, yet compelling, emotional resonance. She has garnered impressive industry support from ever since her first Ep release in 2014. Through her vulnerable lyrics and ethereal vocals, Geneviève has emerged as a rising star throughout. Enjoy Someone!
Song of the Day: Arrows To Fire – C’Est Fou
Austin-based indie rockers Arrows To Fire have announced their new single C’est fou, a vocal melody-driven track that was inspired by struggles experienced during the current pandemic, with a sound in keeping with a tradition of ’90s-rooted alternative rock with a current twist. Enjoy the tune!
Song of the Day: Elliot Wren – Time Bomb
Elliot Wren is a talented young singer/songwriter who was making waves in the Boston music scene and beyond long before their 2020 recording debut. In 2019 Elliot performed in over 40 cities on the “All You Got Tour,” which features performers aged 24 and under. That same year they performed live as part of theirContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Elliot Wren – Time Bomb”
Song of the Day: Esteban – Boomba
French auteur Esteban released this cool single, here’s how the artist introduces himself: «author composer interprets French song style, 4 album studios, some concerts, I started bass at 15 and I played at popular balls. Today I compose on the guitar». Enjoy the tune!
Song of the Day: Cloud in Tears – Piece of Shhhh
Cloud in Tears is a Brazilian alt-pop band. The duo started in 2018 and since then has been releasing EPs and singles with English lyrics. One of the central themes addressed in the songs is melodrama and issues related to mental health, always seeking to identify the listeners. Enjoy this gorgeous tune Piece of Shhhh!
Song of the Day: Faux Real – United Snakes of America
1999 : The Beastie Boys, Bootsy Collins and Devo are at an Mtv pool party. Faux Real arrive from the future – snakes writhing, autotune blazing – and pop their Cd in the player. What’s that feeling? The United Snakes of America, baby. A politically-charged celebration of the power of community. Your favorite new boyContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Faux Real – United Snakes of America”
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