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760) Emma Ballantine - The Love I Seek

## The Love I Seek

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This exciting folk ballad didn't age a bit since it was first introduced to the world in 2015. The track's simplistic instrumental approach, genuine writing, and beautifully elaborate melodies are just part of what makes it so unique and effective upon first listen. The London-based singer-songwriter claims to be inspired by artists including Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos, and Kate Bush, and we can definitely sense their influence on her both sonically and lyrically. In the piece, Ballantine describes the kind of love she seeks using some really intense phrases ("I want a love that swallows me whole", "that drowns my doubts in a tropical flood", etc.). She describes romance that is primal and total and that same sense of something wild and adventurous is also felt in the singer's ardent singing style.

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## If You Liked This...

* 306) Kate Miller-Heidke - O Vertigo!
* 562) Cereus Bright - Happier Than Me
* 679) Holly Macve - No One Has the Answers
723) Ant Antic - Juggernaut

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Austrian duo Ant Antic was founded when producer Marco Kleebauer looked for a vocalist and met Tobias Koett online. Their 2017 track "Juggernaut" was their first with an official music video. It was released through a record label that we absolutely adore, Seayou Records (home to Ankathie Koi, 5K HD, Mynth, and more). Despite being early material, it sounds like the duo has managed to develop and mature their musical style until its release. The intense, animalistic lyrics go well with the rich electro sound of the piece and Koett's soft, mysterious vocal tone. Fans of Lorn, Flume, or any other alternative electro sound will probably find this piece mesmerizing.

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785) Cloe Wilder - Save Me.

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December is here, and it's time for the annual tradition of #DiscoveredDecember to come back! Just like last year, we will be featuring songs with up to 200k (instead of the usual 100k) for the rest of the year. Amusingly, this year we're starting with a song titled "Save Me", which was definitely in danger of becoming too popular to post since we have come to know it. The track's songwriter and performer, Cloe Wilder, was only 13 when it came out, but her voice and lyrical maturity go far beyond her years. Wilder, who believes in embracing imperfection and being transparent about mental struggles, sings in an emotionally striking way and a continually varying melody. The dramatic visuals, featuring social media stars Bryce Xavier, Diego Martir, and Mikey Tua, help intensify Wilder's story of self-doubt, envy, shame, and loneliness. After releasing the track, she calmed her fans down, saying she is now in better mental shape, in case you were concerned.

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## If You Liked This...

* 82) Casi - Lion
* 467) Phoebe Ryan - Build Me Up
* 577) TWINKIDS - I'm Sorry
833) Bambara - Serafina

## Serafina

Serafina - Single

The Georgia/New York band Bambara's latest album "Stray" revolves around death throughout its entirety. This song off of it, though, has something different about it. The mesmerizing track tells the tale of Serafina and Sadie, two young women who meet by a fire, which then turns into a central motif in their lives. Over a few months, they become lovers and partners-in-crime, and through their romantic yet alarming story of playing with fire, the Listener gets to learn about humanity from a new perspective. "I wanted the song to radiate a sort of wild-eyed hope, a youthful disregard for death itself", singer/guitarist Reid Bateh told the press. "Serafina and Sadie live exactly how they want to live, exploring their love for one another before a backdrop of flames. The knowledge of their own mortality takes nothing from their enthusiasm for life. If anything, they see it as a challenge they might one day overcome together." The piece is thought-provoking and well-written and any lover of post-punk or storytelling should do themselves the favor of diving into it.

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## If You Liked This...

* 220) Ought - Disgraced in America
* 451) Villagers - Passing a Message
* 749) Black Futures - Tunnel Vision
Trappedverse

The Trappedverse is a verse **which got "trapped" by The Verse Trap over 5 times over the span or just 3 minutes**, which is an extremely rare occurrence. Due to this, the Trappedverse is very messed up.

## Historyedit | edit source

Originally, the Trappedverse was a relatively big verse in the Omniverse. Roughly 349 LPT after it was formed, it went too close to The Verse Trap and got a huge side of it frozen. Most of the life in it died.

After about 2 minutes, it suddenly came across The Verse Trap again, and was heated to an extreme temperature. The Trappedverse now had a freezing cold side and a burning hot one, and a wall of liquid/solid matter divided the 2 portions.

By now, all life in the Trappedverse had already died due to the extreme temperatures. However, things were about to get even worse. The Trappedverse drifted right into The Verse Trap once again, and this time, it got shredded into approximately 45 pieces. 44 of these pieces came to revolve around the biggest remaining piece of the Trappedverse.

The next 2 "traps" happened in less than 1 second. The Verse Trap made the now unrecognizable Trapverse mess have insane gravity, which almost collapsed it into a black hole, until the Trappedverse got "trapped" again, which made it start rapidly expanding. This made the Trappedverse slightly more dense and broke the 44 smaller Trappedverse pieces into over 523 pieces. The pieces kept breaking for a long time, and it is unknown how many Trappedverse pieces there are now.

Now, the Trappedverse is pretty much just a huge mess of hot/cold debris.
668) Pocahaunted - All Of Is Of

## All Of Is Of

All Of Is Of

We've known this shamanic instrumental bop for years before we started this page, but weren't aware of its undiscovered status until pretty recently. Once we realized it, the path to it being recommended by us was quite short. After the track "Reinfo" by Tanlines, this is the second-ever instrumental piece we have recommended, meaning we feel it has enough impact without any lyrical idea in it to be worth spreading the word about. The band's sound is definitely very experimental and irregular and their musical genre has been defined as hypnagogic pop and psych-funk. The soundscape of this piece is structured but still chaotic, with rich, layered instrumentation and ghost-like vocalization. The music video accompanying this wild jam is an accordingly deranged swirl of colors and costumes that makes you feel like you are in the very underground club where the group's concert is playing.

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795) D Fine Us - Post Truth Era Blues

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There's something truly haunting about the innovative mixture of old-school delta blues and harsh electronic sounds. This moving track from producer and songwriter Tomer Katz, the mind behind the Israeli project D Fine Us, displays that combination wonderfully. In it, Katz, who prides himself on obtaining a unique, "culture-clashed" musical identity, features the vocal talent of passionate soul singer Avigdor Caldwell (Viggz) and mixing by Ori Rousso, who's mostly known for his work with Noga Erez. The tune is an effective, poignant piece of art, with wry lyrics expressing a sense of despair, seemingly with how numb we've become ever since the dawn of technology (or maybe that's only our interpretation). The piece is accompanied by an intriguingly surrealistic music video, which is just a cherry on top of this wonderful production. There are some big things happening in this little country!

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## If You Liked This...

* 110) BROTHER DEGE - Country Come to Town
* 269) Trevor Powers - Clad in Skin
* 648) Lion O. King - Burn
780) Voyager - Runaway

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In this 2019 track from Perth band Voyager, the band's set of instruments seems to find itself somewhere between Soft Cell and Pain of Salvation. While this combo may sound discrepant at first, in this song it just works. Voyager, who have been around since the late 1990s, have changed their lineup multiple times. The only original member still in the band is German-born singer and keyboardist Daniel Estrin, who delivers the powerful deep vocals on this self-described "synth-wave prog" song. Sonically, "Runaway" is very unique, starting off with a Depeche Mode-y synthesizer-heavy verse, and building into a progressive metal sound that retains the light '80s sound later on. Lyrically, Estrin says the message of the song is: "Together is better, always. Stop being a twit and running away". In an interview for MetalSucks, he revealed that he wrote the song as an ode to his keytar, which accompanied him throughout his music career. The band's other recent material offers a variety of different features, like killer death metal riffs, songs with German lyrics, and a song featuring Leprous's legendary Einar Solberg. The reason why "Runaway" stands out in this crowd, though, is that it appeals to fans of both '80s pop and progressive metal, too seemingly distant worlds. Sometimes it just works.

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## If You Liked This...

* 253) Spaceship Underground - Clay
* 403) Who Killed Bruce Lee - Born Addicted
* 498) Vola - Ghosts
725) Atlas Genius - Balladino

## Balladino

Inanimate Objects

We've been occasional listeners of Atlas Genius' music for about seven years now, but we haven't gotten around to recommending a track from their repertoire until today. Enter "Balladino", a hopeful and optimistic indie rock song about holding on in a tough situation, accompanied by a painstaking WWII-themed stop motion music video. The band, comprised of three brothers Keith, Michael, and Steven Jeffery, has been rocking the Adelaide music scene since 2009, in a style somewhere around the mid-point between Vampire Weekend and Cage The Elephant's newer material. Following the release of their sophomore album, "Inanimate Objects", from which "Balladino" is taken, Atlas Genius toured with Weezer and Panic! At The Disco which fits rather well with the sound of the 2015 tune. Lyrically, the song is very fitting for the dark times we live in today, five years after it came out. The notion behind the lyrics is that we need to make the most out of the little bit of hope we can gather when times get hard and it feels easy to lose faith. The song also stands the test of time sonically, with a fresh and unique rock style that will certainly embed the track in our memories as timeless.

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707) Banda Magda - Reine de bois

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United States, Greece, Japan, India, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, United Kingdom, Russia, Bulgaria, Haiti2

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Band members were born in Greece, Japan, India, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Scotland, Russia, Bulgaria, and the United States (Massachusetts, Maryland, California, Tennessee, New York, and Pennsylvania). The band is based in the United States, and its members are based separately in New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Texas, Tennessee, and Brazil. One member is of Haitian descent. Another member has roots in Colorado and was formerly based in Maryland. Others were formerly based in Massachusetts and Brazil.

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Listening to this enchanting track is like taking a trip around the world. A rich, diverse variety of instruments and vocal tones makes it one of the most sonically interesting songs we've listened to in a while. The French lyrics, co-written by Greek-American band leader Magda Giannikou, describe a fascination with a North African deity made of wood and are full of lush images of nature and magic. Over 20 different vocalists and instrumentalists make up the band, some of which are Grammy award winners and nominees, while others have a Berklee or Snarky Puppy background. The tune's colorful music video shows the musicians performing. It is simple but filled with life and joy and it fits with the collective's ethnically heterogeneous nature and the song's grand, celebratory sound.

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679) Holly Macve - No One Has the Answers

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At first, this might seem like a jolly country lullaby to you, but Brighton-based singer Holly Macve actually has much more than that to offer. This existential track features the young performer contemplating humanity through wise storytelling and a unique vocal technique that has been dubbed "captivating" by fans. Her old-school vibe and writing style made people compare her to the likes of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Leonard Cohen, but we also sense a bit of a Lana Del Rey type of diva in her. The quality of the lyrics and the piece's timelessness are what makes it a classic in our eyes. Something about the pessimistic vulnerability of this track in contrast to its breezy melodies makes us feel deeply connected to it. We hope you feel the same way about it.

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674) Roanoke - Lord Randal

## Lord Randal

Black Cat

Now here's something you've never seen on our page before. Rome-based duo Roanoke took a popular 17th-century poem and made it into a completely new creation in this refreshing, modern folk rendition. Vocalist Ilaria Paladino's delivery on this track is chillingly raw and moving, and the subtle changes in pronunciation caused by her accent only add to the mystery and unique charm of the piece. The lyrics are also quite intriguing, especially in the balance they make between quoting the original version and creating something new to fit inside the folklore. A stunning, simplistic video shows Paladino and guitarist Nicola Alianelli in two different magical forest settings during different times of the day. The overall effect of the visuals and sound is immense, as they manage to keep the listener on their toes throughout the entire time.

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634) The Weepies - Fancy Things

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1 The duo is based in Massachusetts. Deb grew up in Oregon. Steve was born in New York and raised in Australia and Canada. He has been based in California.

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In January 2019, we have shared with you how charmed we were with this band's song "Sunflower". Today, we are more connected to "Fancy Things", which is pretty different from the duo's usual style and marks a wind of change in their musical activity. it is much more mysterious and unique to us than the former track, that had a pleasant, romantic, and wholesome vibe. The band members, when asked about the inspiration for this tune, said that the main idea they had in mind was to write a song as Cole Porter would. We definitely sense that old school style and a hint of the interesting writing he had in his repertoire in this more modern-sounding piece and are happy with The Weepies for being able to show a wide range of abilities by creating such two different worlds in their music.

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638) Husky Loops - Everyone Is Having Fun Fun Fun but Me

## Everyone Is Having Fun Fun Fun but Me

I CAN'T EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH

This London-Bologna band is at it again! We sure have a soft spot for Husky Loops. With a musical style that mixes indie rock with elements of grunge and synth, we definitely think they are onto something here. An abundance of their songs is written and produced through a very unique point of view, and much like their song "Dead" that was posted on UT last year in January, "EIHFFFBM" easily fits into that criterion. Its melody and instrumental range are unlike anything we've heard, and the lyrical content is fresh and charming despite being filled with anxiety. We should probably listen to a lot more from them if we're being honest, but if you haven't started yet, you're way behind and should get to it immediately.

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755) Chasing Jonah - No Hero

## No Hero

No Hero - Single

According to Florida-based indie artist Ashley Dudukovich (aka Chasing Jonah), this moving piece was written about "how people often feel they need someone to look up to just as much as they desire someone to blame for their insecurities." We find the hard subject this track deals with to be quite impactful, especially when paired with simplistically dramatic instrumentation, Dudukovich's caressing yet confident voice, and an exciting dance performance. The emotionally charged images in the song's lyrics speak of betrayal and self-sacrifice, and the way that the artistic music video echoes this message leaves a lasting effect on the viewer. Fans of Millie Turner, Of Monsters and Men, and AURORA are particularly likely to fall in love with this piece.

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## If You Liked This...

* 112) Debrah Scarlett - Cynical Youth
* 284) Kllo - Downfall
* 526) Millie Turner - Swimming Pool
720) Olivia Dean - Password Change

## Password Change

Password Change - Single

The track we're bringing you today comes from East London's star-on-the-rise Olivia Dean. The young musician's perfectly pure vocals and romantic storytelling abilities make her stand out among a sea of artists as one with a more refined musical identity than most. In an interview for The Blues Project, it turned out the song was based on real-life events: "I wrote Password Change after my boyfriend and I clashed at a world cup game last year after a few too many pints. It’s about misunderstanding someone you love and wishing you could know exactly what’s going on in their head." With a breezy, soulful backing track accompanying her, Dean floats softly between pianos, brass instruments, and jazzy percussion. The down-to-earth, vulnerable style of vocal performance and gorgeously simple visuals make the piece a very compelling package.

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820) Ren ft. Bibi - Crutch

## Crutch

Freckled Angels

Warning - This video contains themes that some might find disturbing.

What a heart-wrenching work of art this piece is! Ren Gill, known mononymously as Ren, is a tremendously talented musician from Brighton. He is famous for having been open and honest about his continuous battles with depression, bipolarity, and Lyme disease, and all of these are also manifested in his music. Nowadays he is very successful and seems to be in a much better place than he used to, but today we want to bring up a bit of an older gem that didn't quite get the attention it deserves. This 2016 track features Bibi, his girlfriend at the time, and is more pessimistic than some of his newer releases. The pain and melancholy in it are extremely effective, as they clearly come from true trauma and a lot of raw emotion. During the track's first half, which is mellow and quiet, the pair's voices remind us of duets between Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim of The xx. Then, as Ren's character in the song progresses for the worse, his vocals become strained, dense, and beautifully agonized. The lyrical storytelling, the musical production, the music video's cinematography - Everything about this piece is planned to perfection and is supplied with the right balance of explosive sadness and calculated restraint.

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## If You Liked This...

* 277) HMLTD - Satan, Luella & I
* 656) Jerskin Fendrix - Swamp
* 722) Essie Holt ft. LANKS - Distant Places
766) BRWN - So Good

## So Good

So Good - Single

In this adorable retro piece from Filipino band BRWN, vocalist and writer Max Guerrero is feeling lucky and celebrating love, equipped (as always) with his iconic visor. The lighthearted, romantic lyrics and dynamic disco-themed visuals make this an easy candidate for a recommendation. Having been compared to Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, and The Weeknd. BRWN's definitely got their sound and slick style going on for them. If you like music that is "sexy, groovy, and poppy with a dash of R&B", give this funky song a spin and we dare you not to move to it.

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## If You Liked This...

* 48) Raquel Rodriguez - Don't Be Afraid
* 432) Merlot - Bad for You
* 514) Bryce Green - Berries
699) iogi - magic trick

## magic trick

The Ceiling

Israeli musician Yogev Glusman (iogi) is a rising star in his local indie scene. After playing around the world with popular Israeli artists such as A-WA, Idan Raichel, Yoni Rechter and more, he came out with his solo debut album "The Ceiling" in 2018. In this relaxingly mellow piece, Glusman's writing seems to be using some amount of irony while focusing on how to preserve his relationship's current state, with quotes like "Don't expect much, I am what I am", "Seems to me that while we're here you might as well be a part of me" and "I guess I'm doing just fine". The wry lyricism goes hand-in-hand with the stripped-down nature of the piece and iogi's calming vocals. The track is accompanied by an intriguing and beautifully directed music video that features the singer and a faceless love interest enjoying the luxuries of day-to-day life from a safe (emotional and physical) distance.

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865) LA Priest - What Moves

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Whether you know him as LA Priest, Sam Dust, or a member of Soft Hair and Late Of The Pier (or even if none of these ring any bells), Samuel Eastgate's material is likely to have already reached you at some point. The funky, alternative, experimental psych-pop created by this Wales-based musical genius is well-crafted and expressive, and it stems from a creative brain full of interesting ideas. Eastgate's style is often compared to the likes of Prince and Jack Stauber thanks to his high-pitched singing and wonky melodies, and this track is a perfect example of just why. It revolves around a simple idea but is packed with soul and dynamic energy. On top of that, LA Priest is constantly praised for his hands-on approach; His sophomore album, "GENE", from which the song is taken, has an analog drum machine the musician invented and built himself as its focal point. Another artistic aspect of his work in which he'd deeply involved is his music videos. The sweet and trippy clip for "What Moves" was directed and produced by him. We can't help but stand from the side and appreciate the creativity, humor, and originality this man has to offer.

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## If You Liked This...

* 205) John Grant - Voodoo Doll
* 372) GUM - Elafonissi Blue
* 838) Dan Deacon - Fell into the Ocean
850) Peta and the Wolves - Equal Measure

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 The duo is based in Sweden. Peta is originally Australian.

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This brilliant electropop song is the birth of a collaboration between Australian singer-songwriter Peta Jeffress and Swedish producer Gabriel Wagnberg. Together, they go by the name Peta and the Wolves, and their style has been commended for being one-of-a-kind, empowering, and ethereal. Jeffress' vocals are impressively powerful and on this track she utilizes them magnificently, combining her intriguing balance of softness and pain with the bold and upbeat character of the backing track. According to Peta, Equal Measure is about "the destructive nature of a relationship, tangled up with lies and the truth of dealing with love that is not reciprocated equally, that ultimately devastates". The criminally underrated piece is accompanied by striking visuals that show an interpretation of the song's lyrics by dance. Listen to it and tell us what you think!

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## If You Liked This...

* 420) Seavera - Make Me Uncomfortable
* 515) Tragic Sasha - Ouch!
* 801) GALXARA - Waste My Youth
764) Lara Snow - Swim Far

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Israeli electropop artist Lara Snow (real name Valery Sherman) is in a constant state of blossom in recent years. Her style, which has been compared to the likes of CHVRCHES and MØ, has taken a turn in the right direction, sounding more and more polished with every release of hers. Her vulnerable yet triumphant singing feels emotionally sincere and the grand instrumentation flatters the lyrics, which deal with the struggle of growing up as a person and facing harsh criticism. Along with aesthetically compelling visuals that use flowers as a symbol of personal growth, we believe Sherman has managed to make a name for herself and win a spot as one of the leading musicians in her local scene. We also think she is ready for a bigger audiences, and that it is just a matter of time.

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## If You Liked This...

* 50) Pia Studlé - Ai-je tort ?
* 373) Fjer - Wrong Time
* 566) HARLOE - One More Chance
775) Judith Hill - The Pepper Club

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2The singer is American-born and of Japanese descent. She used to be based in France.

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Known for having worked with legends like Elton John, Michael Jackson, Spike Lee, Carole King, Josh Groban, and many more, this backing vocalist turned solo artist is readier now than ever before to take the world by storm with her funkalicious style. Armed with a Grammy award for her participation in the 2013 documentary "Twenty Feet from Stardom" and its soundtrack, Hill has also gone pretty far on the fourth season of The Voice. Her elimination was considered surprising and undeserved by many fans, but we're sure she now knows her talent exceeds any reality TV title she could possibly win. Hill's impeccable vocals and developed sense of rhythm take center stage in this track, which is widely perceived as highly influenced by Prince, with whom she'd also worked quite closely. The theatrical, lively song tells the story of an unlikely group of people who come together and put their differences aside as they have a good time swinging on the dancefloor. A well-produced music video shows the cast of Judith's Golden Child musical, a live modern ballet soul-funk type of show, in an impressive dance number filmed in a classy gas station/diner/motel setting. We hope this artist keeps planning big things and inspiring the hearts of listeners around America and the entire world just like she claims music inspired her growing up.

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## If You Liked This...

* 9) JONES - Something Bout Our Love
* 165) Your Smith - The Spot
* 717) Suzy Jones - Final Piece
828) Coco & Clair Clair - Sims 2

## Sims 2

Posh

Coco & Clair Clair's lo-fi hip-hop/bedroom pop style might not be your thing, but you just have to appreciate the inventiveness behind this campy track. The Atlanta duo stole our hearts with their fun, nostalgic take on the beloved life simulator. '90s kids will surely recognize the instrumental, as it is a sample of the game's actual soundtrack. In the tune's hook, Clair Clair chants joyfully about minding her business and enjoying alone time on the computer, while Coco's confident, humoristic rap verses tell the story of a relentless ex and the search for true love. We adore the changes in atmosphere this song suggests and how accurately it hints at an era many of us miss and cherish. The simplistic yet memorable production and sometimes childlike writing make this anthem an iconic and highly effective moment in pop culture.

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## If You Liked This...

* 229) Liv Dawson - I Like You
* 458) Liyv - Laser Eyes
* 687) Blossom Caldarone - Fickle Friend
800) Boo Seeka - Oh My

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Oh my, #800 already?! Well, they say time flies when you're having fun, and we are definitely having a great time. Australian electropop duo Boo Seeka is taking us somewhere really magical with this fierce pop-rock piece. Their stage presence, as captured in the simplistic performance-based music video, is emotionally charged and full of raw energy, singer Ben Gumbleton's vocals are crisp and soothing, and the danceable backing track draws from electronica and modern rock in a fresh, memorable way. The pair's sound on this track has been compared to Alt-J quite a bit by fans, and we can see the similarity both vocally and production-wise, but we also sense a Hozier/Chet Faker/Sir Sly vibe, and the fact that we get so many different associations from their sound goes to show a lot about their versatility, something that we feel would surely appeal to a broad alternative indie audience.

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## If You Liked This...

* 104) MATTIS - Loverboy
* 381) Faces on TV - Dancing After All
* 585) Sure Sure - Hands Up Head Down
715) ZAND - Boys Like U

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ZAND, real name Zander Sweeney, is something unique. The British musician, who identifies as non-binary, brands their style as "ugly pop", a term meant to describe the shrill electronic sounds that collide with the softer pop elements in their music. Sweeney uses their lyrics to convey strong messages unapologetically. In the searingly raw "Boys Like U", ZAND speaks up about rape culture and feminism in a punchy and intelligent way, and the aggressive production helps boost the track's meaning. ZAND describes the tune as "a feminist foot-stomper for anyone who's ever felt the pitiful wrath of a cis-het man... basically just a 'fuck off' song aimed at creepy dudes". The song was the first track ZAND released under their new moniker, after an indie/synth pop career under the name Seafoal. It's definitely a refreshing plot twist in their intriguing evolution as an artist, and we recommend you pay close attention, as they might surprise in a completely different way next time!

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834) Mantua - Feel the Wheels

## Feel the Wheels

Feel the Wheels - Single

We couldn't help but fall in love with the Copenhagen trio Mantua's 2016 debut single "Feel the Wheels". In recent years they haven't been releasing new music, but their vocalist Silas Bjerregaard (who's also Turboweekend's frontman) seems to be busy making excellent solo work in Danish. The band's refined folk-rock sound has been compared by fans to that of Toto and it shows its members' knowledge and expertise in their field. With memorable guitar melodies, great songwriting, delightfully gritty vocals, and an optimistic message, the piece earned a special place in our hearts in record time. In case you ever feel like you need a push forward, this track can be a wonderful boost of energy and willpower.

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## If You Liked This...

* 136) Jason Collett - Song and Dance Man
* 327) OUTLYA - Heaven
* 574) CC Smugglers - Dirty Money
777) Antony Carle - Boys Do Cry

## Boys Do Cry

Boys Do Cry - Single

There's a beautiful sense of darkness to this indie-soul piece by Montreal native Antony Carle. His vulnerability and rawness are a state of mind. "We’re afraid to fuck up, but when you’re singing, it’s like you’re painting a canvas," Carle told SOCAN Music's W&M. "It’s got to be ugly. People will file in front of it, and you’ll tell them it’s not finished. You can’t create if you’re afraid of everything you’re going to produce." In a style one fan accurately dubbed "Tears for Fears meets Sam Smith", the Canadian crooner tells a story of pain and betrayal from a very personal standpoint. Together with an enthralling, well-produced music video containing impactful imagery, he displays impressive vocal control and writing skills and takes the listener on an emotional, visual, and musical journey. We recommend diving right in!

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## If You Liked This...

* 322) Young & Sick - Heartache Fetish
* 349) Jan Oliver - Dancing Alone
* 517) LIE NING - Tonight
662) Zola Blood - Pieces of the Day

## Pieces of the Day

Pieces of the Day - Single

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There are songs in this world that make the listener feel something through sound alone. The poetic lyrics are beautiful and we love pondering their meaning, but what thrills us the most about this piece is its iconic synthetic riff and unique indie rock style, which reminds us of artists like Fyfe and Crooked Colours. We can't really pinpoint what it is that makes this track so special to us, but we do know we adore how clean and unpretentious it is while still maintaining a level of edginess, mystery, and sophistication. With haunting, aesthetically pleasing visuals that are delightfully paranormal in nature, this song is an all-in-all treat.

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753) Salt Ashes - Go All Out

## Go All Out

Go All Out - Single

Something about this dark pop track from UK artist Veiga Sanchez (aka Salt Ashes) just catches the ear in one moment. With inspirations such as BANKS, SEVDALIZA, Nothing But Thieves, and Grimes, it's no surprise that her style is enchantingly twisted and full of unexpected musical ideas and melodies. Her expressive singing style feels very different and fresh when compared to other pop artists and the lyrics are truly empowering. Sanchez sings about wishing to meet her younger self and push her to be more confident and chase her dreams, which we find both adorable and extremely original as a song concept. The visuals accompanying the track are both fashionable and whimsical and they tell a gradual tale of self-acceptance and exploration through the art of dance and acting.

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* 116) Milk & Bone - Daydream
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* 575) IOVA - Hit the Gas
737) Pink Oculus - Sweat

## Sweat

Sweat - Single

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Hailing from Amsterdam, Esperanza Geronima Denswil (otherwise known as Pink Oculus) is extremely talented when it comes to songwriting, producing, rapping, and performing. Her band Badjekkah is in charge of the heavily electronic hip hop instrumentals accompanying her in this song. The backing track has inspired fans to make Massive Attack and Roots Manuva comparisons, but her smooth vocals and slippery rhymes remind us more of artists such as Lauryn Hill and Ester Rada. This piece is a fresh, unique standout and the confidence and untouchable energy in its lyrics are empowering to listen to. We love it when you can tell just how brilliant and forward-thinking the minds behind a tune are from only one listen, and that's definitely the case here.

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* 347) 7evenThirty & Gensu Dean - The Problem
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747) Zealyn - So Damn Charming

## So Damn Charming

So Damn Charming - Single

If the name Zealyn doesn't quite ring a bell, you might be familiar with the singer's real name - Angie Miller In 2013, she made it to the finals of American Idol's 12th season and was considered a fan favorite throughout it, with unique vocals and energetic performances that inspired Miley Cyrus comparisons. In the years that have passed since then, Miller has really honed in on her style as a solo artist. With this powerful 2019 electropop track, she captures the suffocating urgency of pop artistry in today's culture of chasing trends and staying "relevant". "I feel like, as musicians and creatives, we spend a lot of our time always thinking about what the next move is and wanting what we don’t have", said Zealyn in an interview for Ones to Watch. We find her writing to be poignant and intelligent and her sound to show her growth and her developed sense of identity.

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## If You Liked This...

* 61) ELIZA - Wide Eyed Fool
* 182) Violet Days - So Dope
* 413) Sonia Stein - Sixes & Sevens
842) Sälen - So Rude

## So Rude

So Rude - Single

Widely praised for its LSD aesthetics and feisty attitude, "So Rude" has been a knockout for edgy London trio Sälen. Vocalist Ellie Kamio's signature sweet and breathy vocals are a perfect fit for her snarky persona on the track, where she talks down a man who's "probably a loser" using violent imagery and a threatening approach. All of this creates a wonderful disharmony with an otherwise bubbly and playful sugar pop production, characterized by cheerful percussion and a relaxed melody. An undoubtedly iconic music video shows the band going from lounging by a pool to flying to outer space on motorcycles, and is full of a dark sense of humor and deformed CGI bodies. You just have to give props to the twisted minds behind a treat like this.

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* 163) Leyya - Drumsolo
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* 727) Alpine - Dumb
844) Ailbhe Reddy - Distrust

## Distrust

Distrust - Single

"I'm not in love, no, I can't be, thought that I could be with you", Irish musician Ailbhe Reddy chants mournfully while the wrecks she's standing in fall apart around her in a simplistic yet poignant music video. Much like the said clip, this piece from Reddy is vulnerable, open, and unpretentious. Her vocal tone in it is natural and free of mannerisms and her lyrical content relatable and emotionally authentic. The indie folk style of the track's production respects its origins but also thinks forward with its instrumental variety and its looping and layering techniques. The song was received quite positively by fans and critics and we believe most people would definitely appreciate its sound and message.

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## If You Liked This...

* 8) Amanda Jayne - One
* 36) Dar Williams - As Cool as I Am
* 760) Emma Ballantine - The Love I Seek
758) Rozzi - Bad Together

## Bad Together

Bad Together

Heart-wrenching ballads are not the usual thing we share here on Undiscovered Treasures, but when something is as good as this there's nothing left to do but sit and listen in awe. Immaculate vocalist and songwriter Rozzi Crane comes from a background in music theory and backup singing, but since Adam Levine of Maroon 5 "discovered" her and signed her to his record label, her exposure has skyrocketed with an appearance on The Hunger Games' soundtrack and tours with the previously mentioned band, as well as Owl City and Betty Who in later stages. In this deeply emotional track, Rozzi is heard at her most vulnerable, and her amazing range takes center stage as she swiftly and effortlessly travels between octaves. Every lyric that comes out of Crane's mouth during this song is clearly heartfelt and of sincere meaning, and we just love seeing art like that around us.

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* 256) Her - Are You Still Here?
* 290) Mahalia - Maisie
* 443) Thomas Azier - Winners
743) Early Eyes - Coffee

## Coffee

Coffee - Single

Jumpy, sunny, and joyful, this track from Minnesota-based five-piece group Early Eyes and its adorable music video are everything we need to be put in a good mood. With wholesome lyrics that are delivered in an effortless, almost nonchalant way and surprising acoustic instrumentals that provide many memorable moments, the song's replay value is extremely high. Listeners have compared the band's style to Hippo Campus' quite a lot, and we also think fans of San Cisco and A Yawn Worth Yelling would enjoy it tremendously. The music video shows the band having friendly fun in the snow with a cute little pup, and in it you can see the love and chemistry the group members share with each other, which completely goes hand-in-hand with the lyrics that discuss friendship and reciprocity.

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* 81) A Yawn Worth Yelling - Heart Stuck
* 440) Shy Nobleman - Baby in the Rain
* 678) Young Monks - Bad Bad Freddy
792) NORAA - Stranger Danger

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3 Based in France, born in Germany, of German and Chadian descent.

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Paris-based R&B musician Noraa Tchari has a unique appeal. Her mother is from Germany and her father is from Chad, which bodes well for her music career, that has a calm, warm, and globally comprehensible vibe that we seldom see in the music world today. The soulful mid-tempo track "Stranger Danger" shows all the different elements that make up Tchari's sonic universe and makes sure to give her powerful voice the stage it deserves. Mega-producer Carlos "Los Da Mystro" McKinney who had previously produced chart-toppers for artists such as Rihanna, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé, worked with Tchari on the track and did well to skillfully work in bits from his signature sound set.

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## If You Liked This...

* 200) Madison McFerrin - Insane
* 531) Dana Williams - Holiday
* 599) Tasha Angela - Lost in Nostalgia
874) Theophilus London ft. Ian Isiah - Pretty

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Theophilus was born in Trinidad and has been based in Pennsylvania. Both him and Ian are based in New York.

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## If You Liked This...

* 139) Lee Fields & The Expressions - Special Night
* 416) Tessellated - Hallucinate
* 776) Swindle ft. Kojey Radical - Coming Home
703) Halehan - Kind of Blue

## Kind of Blue

Kind of Blue - Single

At first listen, one might think this song is about feeling sad, but in fact, there is a deeper meaning to it. Brussels musician Halehan claimed it is in fact "about daring to be wrong and changing old views, which are often easier to hold on to". The color blue is of personal symbolism to the Belgian singer but it also represents conservatism, which this song is going against, in a way. The mysterious, artistic vibe in the song's instrumentation works in intriguing balance with Halehan's raspy, high-pitched vocals. The memorable melodies and rich layering in the song's mix add to the feeling of it being an iconic track, and so does the unique, monochromatic music video that goes along with it.

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748) The War and Treaty - Healing Tide

## Healing Tide

Healing Tide

Inspired by American classics such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, and Johnny Cash, the husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter, also known as The War and Treaty, have been racking up fans as eclectic as their musical style since they started as a duo in 2014. Before meeting each other, Tanya was a solo recording artist in the R&B genre and Michael was a church singer who was later recruited to fight in Iraq. After being released from the army, Trotter Jr. had gone through PTSD and homelessness. Maybe that is why the music he makes with his wife is so full of light and color - It's a message of love to combat all of the negative experiences and emotions. The pair's music is ecstatic and empowering in its emotional strength as well as in the technical aspect. The singers boost each other's energies with their flamboyant, flawless harmonies and each one of them provides impressive vocal moments.

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## If You Liked This...

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* 344) U.N. Jefferson - Testify
* 595) Jalen N'Gonda - I Need You
860) Joe Bel - No, No

## No, No

Dreams

One day, French songstress Joe Bel was looking at her sleeping baby and a song started weaving itself together in her head. It was a warm and wholesome thought that came to her, and she knew that despite the future being a mystery, she is comfortable and ready to welcome any possible change with open arms. The song "No, No" that was born as the result of that reflects that idea beautifully. It's a bright indie folk track full of light and softness, and its delicate production reminds us of the simple things we need to remember in life. This optimistic track is a must-have in any motivational playlist, and if you enjoy music by the like of Pomme, Lola Marsh, and Hindi Zahra, you are sure to enjoy this as well.

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825) Aaron Frazer - Bad News

## Bad News

Bad News - Single

Mostly famous for his role as drummer and co-vocalist in the classic soul project Durand Jones & The Indications, Frazer has released his debut solo album "Introducing..." earlier this month. This track off of it was the first to have its own music video and a very good one at that. The video sees the artist singing in the street alongside the impressive Nicole Javanna Johnson while she dances around expressively. The album was produced by The Black Keys' lead vocalist, Dan Auerbach, who Frazer says helped him get outside his "old school soul" box and be more forward-thinking in his music-making approach. Regarding the meaning of the piece's lyrics, Aaron told Dead Oceans: "I wrote "Bad News" last November, originally as a song about climate change - a threat that feels so big, so existential, that sometimes it's easier for us to just look away. But today, I think it's taken on a new meaning. It's become a song that gives voice to the things everybody is experiencing right now: isolation, and figuring out how to get through our daily life in the face of relentless bad news".

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696) Amason - Marry Me Just for Fun

## Marry Me Just for Fun

Marry Me Just for Fun - Single

Members of Swedish bands Little Majorette, Dungen, and Miike Snow founded this group in 2012, and have since released many great songs in both English and Swedish. Lead singer Amanda Bergman has a really impressive vocal tone, with soft high-pitched notes as well as smooth and soothing lows. This intriguingly written track seems to discuss relationships in quite an unusual, poetic way, with the narrator acting more as a spectator and commentator rather than having a lead role in a plot. The unique storytelling and infectiously original melodies make this piece stand out, and it sure helps that Bergman sounds like a dazzling hybrid of Kate Bush and Cyndi Lauper in it.

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831) Karina Pasian - Solitaire

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Born and based in New York, of Armenian and Dominican descent.

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NYC artist Karina Pasian has accomplished quite a lot at a very early age. The classically trained pianist and vocalist was taken under Quincy Jones' wing when she was just a kid, resulting in her performing alongside Andrea Bocelli and even being invited to The White House to perform for President George W. Bush. Eventually, she also received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. In this heartbreaking piece, she chose to tackle a topic that is never easy to address. Following the suicide of Shakir Stewart, a beloved executive in the record label she was signed to at the time, Pasian wrote this song to show him her deep respect and sadness. In it, she beats herself up for being unaware of Stewart's inner struggles and expresses how she wishes he had shared his feelings with others and sought help instead of keeping it all to himself (hence the title). Karina's sweet yet chilling vocals are accompanied by an impactful music video featuring the talents of Tyler James Williams, who you may know from Dear White People or The Walking Dead, and is excellent in his respectful portrayal of someone who is going through battles with depression and suicidal thoughts. The track comes from a genuine, heartfelt place, and always manages to remind us we're never alone, even if we feel that way.

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