Favorite of the month: Cassette Tapes' "Cold", hear the full song here

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It’s always an exciting moment when San Francisco duo, Cassette Tapes, puts out new music. Some would even say it feels like a holiday, but hey, if you’re unfamiliar… you just wouldn’t get it. But here’s the rundown… Cassette Tapes is known for their genre-blending approach to pop music. From the songwriting, to the sound design, to even the deliverables of the artwork.. each step reveals the magic behind the duo and the collective vision they share.

Listening through their discography reveals not only their growth as songwriters and producers but it highlights the actual genius behind their talent. Carefully crafting song after song with the attention it needs to be forever timeless. It’s incredible what these two are doing and it’s even more exciting to think about what they’ll accomplish in the years to come.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Cassette Tapes online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Marian Hill drops new single "omg", stream it here

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NYC's famed alt-pop duo Marian Hill delivers their new single 'omg' — a dark and sensual hit that pushes the limits of indie-electronic music while blending the likes of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop. Incorporating playful melodies into the duo's signature stripped-back production and brooding basses. ‘omg’ showcases a ridiculously catchy and memorable whistle hook that’s been stuck in our heads all week.

With billions of streams and support from the biggest platforms, Marian Hill is a proven musical powerhouse. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Marian Hill online to stay up to date on their upcoming album. Enjoy!

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Have you heard the latest from NGHTMRE and Yung Pinch yet? Stream "Scars" here

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NGHTMRE and Yung Pinch stole the show this week with their new collab titled “Scars”. Featuring an unforgettable hook, crisp, punchy drums, and a laid-back melody that’s bound to keep you pulled in from start to finish… it’s hard to turn away from something this catchy. It’s a refreshing take from past releases and marks the open possibility of a line of future releases that could feel more “pop-centric”.

And this is a good thing, coming from their past, “Scars” highlights the true versatility and talent each of these artist possess and we’re excited (at-least hopeful) that we’ll hear more, if not similar bodies of work in the coming months. In the meantime, turn up the volume, kick-back, and enjoy this incredible new single. Don’t forget to connect with NGHTMRE and Yung Pinch online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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New music from Darci and BEAM out now, stream "Burn" here

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Darci landed on our radar years ago with the release of his 2016 single titled “Come Around”. It was at that moment we knew this would be a special project. Since then, the rapper has built up an incredibly diverse discography that features a number of dark, cloud-like singles that showcase the versatility of Darci’s talent. All of which showcase their own unique features and sound palettes that could only be described as mysterious and vibrant. Which at this point clearly distinguishes the artist’s vision and writing style.

With Darci’s latest single titled “Burn”, we’re proud to to say the artist is continuing this trend of innovating as he pushes the boundaries of his own universe. “Burn” is a gentle reminder that Darci is in his own lane and there’s no one else quite like him. We’re excited to hear more from him in the coming months (obviously), but also, we will say that we can only hope to see more music videos from the artist too. With only 1 or 2 under his belt at the moment, we would love to see more of his vision on a larger scale.

In closing, there’s not much else to say when the music is this good. So, check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Darci online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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We can't stop listening to demotapes' new song "closerthanthis", stream this and many others via bitbird's latest artist compilation album

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Newcomer and promising new producer demotapes shared his new single “closerthanthis” with us last week as part of bitbird's “Create Together” community compilation. And sure, we might come off bias, but demotapes—real name Parker Livingston—has been writing some of our favorite songs for years (under this and other projects like Cassette Tapes).

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So naturally, it shouldn’t be a surprise when we say that “closerthanthis” is in fact our favorite release on the compilation. Not to take away from the incredible talent and lineup this community album has to offer. But if this is your first time hearing demotapes in action, just wait till you hear the rest of his discography.

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Blending lush melodies, catchy hooks and smooth… vibrant synths. It’s hard to pass up on something this good. Setting himself apart from the rest, we’re confident that you’ll fall in love with the mind behind demotapes on your first listen. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Parker online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Stream this emotional new single from GRAE "Like You" here

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“Like You” is a subdued yet striking piece of work. It's not over-complicated nor did we feel it was overdone or exaggerated to get the point across. The stripped-down song brings what matters most into focus, accentuating the light, playful, yet vulnerable lyrics. From multi-instrumentalist / songwriter GRAE, “Like You” carries a strong undertone of 80s new wave music, which carries notes of the likes of The Cure and Depeche Mode.

GRAE is making new-wave pop music that’s both nostalgic and boundary-breaking and it’s safe to say we’ll be keeping a close eye on the rising artist as time goes on. In the meantime, check it out for yourself and don’t forget to connect with GRAE online to stay up to date.

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Phil from Havêa released a remix of url's "honey", listen here

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When you’re in the mood for something upbeat and fun, you can’t go wrong with Phil from Havêa’s new remix of url’s “honey”. Featuring a warm and colorful palette to get you and your friends in the mood for summer. Phil’s take on the original is led by a funky beat, smoothy dance chords, and a groovy bassline. Simply put, if you’re looking to have a good time. You’ve come to the right place.

Go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Phil from Havê online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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New Paper Idol out now, stream "Clouds" here

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The final chapter in a six-part series, 'Castles' is the final release of Paper Idol's EP 'Mania Days'. Blending catchy indie-electronica synths with sharp and punchy electronic production. The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer showcases his talents in the latest single, with minimalist verses comprising purely of synths, drums and vocals, leading into a crisp, sparkling dance drop while beautifully blending punchy bass-lines with sharp synths.

“Mania Days is a six-part story about a boy named Paper whose broken heart leads him on a delusional adventure. Castles is the final chapter in the story – Paper’s mania wears off and he crashes back down to reality. The song is about my experience moving to LA to make music. I had these huge expectations for success, often fueled by people in the industry, and thought it would require little time or effort to reach that success. “Castles” is about leaving fairy tales behind and realizing that you need to work hard and stay determined to reach your goals”

This is by far a personal favorite of ours and we’re excited for you to hear it too. So go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Paper Idol online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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We love this new single from Kinck, stream "Trouble In Paradise" here

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Kinck shared the leading, self-produced single from her upcoming EP “No Small Talk Pt 2” with us this week. Titled “Trouble In Paradise”, the new single features light, floating keys with smooth vocals leading into a gritty, spacey chorus and an unforgettable melody. Kinck creates a raw, minimalist soundscape, layering ambient melodies with sharp 808's and punchy drums… “Trouble In Paradise” is hard to pass up.

Having made her mark on the R&B scene by working with producers such as Nate Donmoyer (Kelela), STWO and Yakob (6lack), Kinck makes her mark as a musical powerhouse with the new release, crafting a smooth and emotive alternative R&B hit. We’re confident you’re going to love it just as much as we do.

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Don't be a "Fool", stream Andrew Applepie's new single here

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Starting off with a raw, grungy drum beat that blends flawlessly into a light, summery bop… is this warm, indie-pop single from on of our favorites, Andrew Applepie. Titled 'Fool', the songwriter / producer is turning things up a notch. Written as a reminder to himself and a message to others, Applepie finds sincere words that get under your skin:

"So when I end up next time, just pretending I'm fine, I can come back here, I can tell you: Yes, somehow I'm ok with this cause it's not that bad. Somehow, I'll always be a fool. You should try it, too, sometime."

'Fool' is also about falling in love, not being put off by the awkwardness that comes from the different tempo and the different needs of two people, but accepting and celebrating the foolishness that we display. Go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with Andrew Applepie online and enjoy!

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juno roome's music video for new song "gardens" is a must-watch

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Every once in awhile we get a submission that truly resonates with us on a deeper level. This week, that song is juno roome’s “gardens”. The soft-spoken, sun-soaked indie gem sparkles and invokes such a rich and dreamy soundscape, it’s nearly impossible to pass up. To accompany the new single is this beautiful, grainy music video that we felt did an incredible job at elevating the artist’s vision in its entirety. This really is something special.

Everything from the songwriting to the instrumentation feels right and it’s safe to say we’ll be keeping a closer eye on the artist in the coming months. Till then, don’t forget to connect with juno roome online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Watch the music video for Tim Ayre's "Modern Life" here

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Sydney based musician, composer, and vocalist… Tim Ayre released his brand new EP titled “Modern Life”. This particular track pairs soulful keys with soft samba drums to create a dreamy synth soundscape. Creating an almost iridescent atmosphere with his sounds, the composer, singer and songwriter channels influences from The Beach Boys to even the likes of Daft Punk.

Tim says: "I'm really proud of this EP, I feel like the intention to write music that reminded me of more positive times and this idea of traveling the world has come through. Despite the fact we're still in this weird ongoing uncertainty I hope the record can give people a feeling of positivity. I feel like if you sit by the window and play it start to finish, you can almost daydream like you went on a holiday."

Everything from the visual to the songwriting are impressive and we’re confident you’ll fall in love just like we did. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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