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Discovery: Strangely Alright

17/11/2022 Graeme Smith

Strangely Alright are a Tacoma, USA-based rock outfit who channel ’60s psych influences, bringing them right up to date here in 2022. They’ve just hit my radar thanks to their macabre new track The Grave.

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Video: Megan Slankard – California

24/08/202226/08/2022 Graeme Smith

Megan Slankard is a San Francisco, USA-based indie pop singer songwriter who has just released her new breakup song and video. It’s called California.

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EP Review: Amie Jay – Cancer Sun

25/07/202229/07/2022 Graeme Smith

Amie Jay is a London-based alternative pop artist who has just released her new EP Cancer Sun. A reference to her zodiac sign, the collection of four tracks draws on the stereotypes that come with it, complete with self-reflection and a touch of irony. Here’s my track by track review.

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Discovery: Jasmine Ash

18/07/2022 Graeme Smith

Jasmine Ash is a Los Angeles, USA-based alternative pop artist who has over 1,400 songs to her name. You may well have heard some of them in film and television. She’s just hit my radar through her stunning new track. It’s called We’ll Sing Again.

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New Music: Thea Wang – Garden Song (I Prefer a Loon)

15/07/202215/07/2022 Graeme Smith

Thea Wang has graced our blog a couple of times already this year, most recently last month through her spellbinding track Word On The Street. Now the Norwegian dream pop artist is back with a new one, a story of pain and heartbreak. It’s called Garden Song (I Prefer a Loon).

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EP Review: 1st Base Runner – Light Roars

22/06/202223/06/2022 Graeme Smith

1st Base Runner, real name Tim Husmann, is an Austin, USA-based alternative rock singer songwriter who I first discovered for the blog through his Radiohead-esque Near Me. Now he’s back with a new EP. It’s called Light Roars. Here’s my track by track rundown.

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Discovery: Alison Sudol

17/06/2022 Graeme Smith

Alison Sudol is an American singer songwriter who has caught my ear through her poetic new track Meteor Shower.

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Discovery: Erika Nomena

31/05/2022 Graeme Smith

Erika Nomena is an alternative pop artist based in Bergen, Norway. It speaks of the feeling of frustration that comes with overthinking things and a desire to let it all go. It’s called Careless.

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Video: Elison – Little Lies

12/05/202217/05/2022 Graeme Smith

Hailing from Des Moines, USA, Elison are a dream pop duo who have caught my attention through their cinematic new single and video, Little Lies.

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