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829) Col3trane - Tyler

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

It wasn't many years ago when London native Cole Basta, aka Col3trane, started making experimental hip-hop on GarageBand and became a member of SoundCloud's bustling DIY musician community. Since then, he's reached a point in his career where his music is heard by 1.4M monthly Spotify listeners around the globe, and collaborated with names such as FKJ, RAYE, Mahalia, and Kiana Ledé. This 2018 piece off of his album "BOOT" isn't among his biggest hits, but we definitely think it should be! The track cleverly samples a hook by System Of A Down (of all artists) and the lyricism discusses the loss of self-control and perspective through references to cinema, specifically the movies Fight Club and Moonrise Kingdom. With a trippy music video that feels like a modern take on M. C. Escher's art and smooth R&B instrumentals, the whole package is just what we're looking for when it comes to this type of song.

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* 232) SIIMBA SELASSIIE ft. KAMAUU - BAD FOR THE SOUL
* 736) Elias Boussnina - Candy
* 781) YellowStraps ft. VYNK - Goldress
714) Sarah Barrios - I Didn't Mean To

## I Didn't Mean To

I Didn't Mean To - Single

We only found this adorable little bop quite recently, but we fell in love with it incredibly quickly! The bubbly pop style in which it is written is extremely accessible and exciting to listen to, and Barrios' lovely, whispery vocals create an atmosphere so serene and sweet that the listener can easily get carried away and not notice three and a half minutes going by. The musical production wisely combines elements of acoustic music with minor blips of more "produced" sounds to make a perfect bedroom pop feel. In the music video, Barrios can be seen agonizing herself while trying to pour her heart on paper, which suits the main lyrical idea of the track. It was written after the singer had accidentally hurt a person she deeply cared about. "No one wants to be the bad guy in someone else’s story, but sometimes we are", she said. "It’s what we do with that realization that shows our character." Barrios, who hails from the small town of Torrington, Connecticut is now based in LA and has already opened for larger acts such as Charlie Puth, Jasmine Thompson, and Melanie Martinez. We believe that with songs like this one, she is on the highway to universal fame. Her musical identity is so refined and relevant at the moment and we are sure her potential audience is huge.

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640) RØMANS - Animals

## Animals

Animals - Single

When we posted RØMANS's electric song "People" last August, we presented him as a vibrant hip-hop/pop artist with a punchy attitude that brings critical ideas to the table with his impeccable writing. We love that about him, but after listening to this track for the first time, we realized he's even more than that! This tune is the perfect romantic pop-soul ballad, and it has very little to do with the previous piece mentioned. This showed us just how versatile and colorful RØMANS's style really is. The upbeat but classy instrumentation and cheerful music video go hand in hand with hopeful lyrics about mending the wounds of a relationship by embracing our primal sides. Overall a very well-made piece, we believe it could easily be considered a classic if it reaches a wider audience.

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727) Alpine - Dumb

## Dumb

Dumb - Single

If you're familiar with Australian indie music, you've probably heard of this band. Once fronted by two vocalists, the amazing Lou James and Phoebe Baker, they have released funky, well-received bops like "Hands", "Gasoline", and "Damn Baby" throughout the span of six years. In 2019, after a four-year hiatus, the group announced the release of the upbeat, joyful single "Dumb" as well as James' departure. Though the pair's harmonies will definitely be missed and their lack is felt in the newer tune, the now five-piece band managed to preserve their fun, bubbly sound and their signature writing style. Alpine, who are known for tackling serious subjects with a lighthearted, cheeky attitude, give us a perfect example of that with "Dumb". Baker told The Line Of Best Fit the lyrics were about "how we can encourage our romantic imagination to a point of ignorance. Hopeless optimism on a ship of sinking love". All that is enveloped in a luscious, summery, disco-infused instrumental track. An adorable music video sees Baker as a dog walker being pulled around by her animal companions (rather than her controlling them) as a clever allegory to how love can be sometimes.

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796) George Clanton - Make It Forever

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Glossy, woozy, and dreamlike, Virginia-based artist George Clanton's chillwave music is empowering in ways we didn't expect. The more we listen to them, the more connected and emotionally activated we feel. This song is part of Clanton's sophomore album released under his birth name, after his work under the moniker Mirror Kisses, and later as Esprit 空想. Following its release, he said that unlike some vaporwave artists, he does not try to be "ironic" or "silly with his lyrics", and prefers to "write great pop songs that are representative of an emotion that [he] actually [feels] when [he's] singing them." This tune from him is hazy, echoey, and confidently vulnerable, and every time we hear it, there's something magical and strange flowing through the air. You just can't miss this one.

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## If You Liked This...

* 161) Hatchie - Sleep
* 482) Ariel Pink - I Wanna Be Young
* 537) Pikachunes - Cinnamon Pop Dream
701) Devon Gilfillian - High

## High

High - Single

Tennessee charmer Devon Gilfillian won our hearts with this wholesome piece. After recommending songs by Muddy Magnolias and Mr Gabriel lately, he's continuing the streak of Nashville-based artists, but he can barely be labeled as a stereotypical Nashville singer. His soulful style brings early Bruno Mars music to mind and he's also often compared to The Jackson 5, mostly thanks to his old school swagger and silky smooth vocals. In a music video set in an adorable roller disco parlor, Gilfillian declares his appreciation towards his special someone in the form of a lovey-dovey, feel-good R&B tune. The bubbly, effortless, and romantic vibe of the piece makes it feel like a refined product we could easily hear playing in a mainstream radio program.

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788) Tricky ft. Marta - Makes Me Wonder

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Every December we celebrate #DiscoveredDecember, in which the maximum views number rises to 200k, instead of the usual 100k.

3 The song was produced by a Polish team and Marta is Polish. Tricky was born in England, is based in Germany, and is of Jamaican and Guyanese descent.

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Known for his dark, layered trip hop genius and his work with Massive Attack and music icons such as PJ Harvey, Grace Jones, and Björk, the Berlin-based British producer Tricky continues to create truly magical soundscapes as he keeps going. Following the tragic death of his daughter Mina Mazy of the 404 Guild, it's needless to say Tricky's world was shaken, but swearing he would honor her by keeping on making art, he released this stunning piece as part of his False Idols label's compilation album "Test of Time" later the same year. With chilling vocals by the talented Polish singer Marta Złakowska, with whom he tours regularly, the track is overflowing with emotional power and characterized by magnificent melancholy. Critics have celebrated the song for its raw, pure sound and for Marta's delicate singing. A beautifully somber music video shows the vocalist slowly pacing through empty Łódź streets, and the emotion she displays throughout it in her acting shows just how connected she is with the work. This is definitely an instant classic in our book, and it deserves more attention than it got. Go give it a listen.

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## If You Liked This...

* 72) Leif Vollebekk - Into the Ether
* 333) Lily Kershaw - Another
* 684) Metropolin - Kerach
793) Magic Dirt - Plastic Loveless Letter

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3 Australian band containing members of Croatian and Spanish descent.

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We do love to throw a nostalgic track into the mix once in a while, and that is definitely the case with this 2003 banger from Australian rock band Magic Dirt. The band, led by the charismatic Adalita, has a punchy, unapologetic style to it that works just as well nowadays as it did at the peak of its success. This track from them was a radio staple in the weeks following its release, but that was before the YouTube era, and it seems that it didn't grab as much attention when it was uploaded to the site 10 years later. We sure wish people keep celebrating this group and its great discography today. If you like listening to artists such as The Ting Tings, Phantogram, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Magic Dirt would be right up your alley.

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## If You Liked This...

* 100) Deluka - OMFG
* 481) Dear Rouge - Boys & Blondes
* 591) The Preatures - Girlhood
746) Benin City - Final Form

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 British band. The lead vocalist is of Nigerian descent. Another band member is of Turkish-Montserratian descent and has been based in Texas.

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Funky, sensual, and haunting, this electro piece from Hackney trio Benin City pays homage to London's alternative dance culture with its music video and to vocalist Joshua Idehen's past in its writing. With simple but involving lyrics, the song recalls Idehen's night out with a girl he was into in the early 2000s. In the lyrics, the singer teases his dance partner and challenges her to move more actively and show him her "final form", a nod to Dragon Ball Z, a TV series she had been a fan of at the time. The bright, inventive nature of the instrumentals and Joshua's deep, iconic vocals make for a very memorable experience. If you like dancing to sounds that are new and sound like nothing else out there, this is just what you need.

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* 320) Obas Nenor ft. Jenny Penkin - My Intuition
* 478) Young Fathers - Holy Ghost
* 594) Madame Gandhi - Bad Habits
722) Essie Holt ft. LANKS - Distant Places

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Both Australian, LANKS has been based in New York.

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The Unearthed NIDA project is one you should definitely get to know if you haven't yet. Each year, hundreds of independent musicians from Australia go through an exclusive selection process in order to have their music videos imagined and created by students of Kensington's National Institute of Dramatic Art. One of 2018's winners was this moving track from Sydney-based artist Essie Holt, featuring LANKS. The pair's beautiful, somber harmonies and mellow vocal tones and the song's painful lyrics about a love story's failure inspired director Riley Spadaro and set & costume designer Grace Deacon to film a simplistically haunting choreography-focused music video in an abandoned underground train tunnel. If you're an indie enthusiast that enjoys music by the like of Maggie Rogers, Passenger, and AURORA, you'll probably connect with this vulnerable piece.

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691) Frankie Animal - (Can't Keep Calling) Misty

## (Can't Keep Calling) Misty

Misty - Single

Warning - This video contains violence.

This cool lounge-beat indie rock piece from Estonian band Frankie Animal has a vibe that we really connect with. Something about lead singer Marie Margarite Vaigla's raspy voice gives the song soul and blends with the old Arctic Monkeys-ish instrumental incredibly well. The track is a love song written about Misty, the narrator's love interest, and the lyrics take a trip down memory lane, with the singer reminiscing her old long-term relationship with her, trying to resist picking up the phone and calling her in attempt to get the couple back together. The song is written in the second person, with the singer speaking directly to her old flame, and the lyrics show her coming to the heartbreaking realization that, while Misty isn't perfect for her and while she can never have her again, she'll never be able to love anyone else.

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734) Sin Cos Tan - Love Sees No Colour

## Love Sees No Colour

Love Sees No Colour

Characterized by a retro-inspired style resembling The Alan Parsons Project and Pet Shop Boys, this Finnish duo also has a modern synth-pop vibe to it that makes its sound like newer acts such as Cut Copy and Hot Chip. The album from which this track is taken, "Blown Away", is structured more like a musical than a synth-pop album. It tells the story of a middle-aged American man named Michael, who is at a turning point in his life after going through a failed marriage. To turn his life around, Michael decides to take a trip to Mexico, where he soon discovers a new career opportunity - that of a drug courier between the United States and South America. "Love Sees No Colour" is a great example of the album's cinematic feel; it's witty, vibrant, and it paints a story in the listener's mind.

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838) Dan Deacon - Fell into the Ocean

## Fell into the Ocean

Mystic Familiar

Maryland-based artist Dan Deacon's writing style is intellectual, strange, and enjoyably experimental. In this track off of his 2020 album "Mystic Familiar", he digs deep and discusses philosophical subjects while taking inspiration from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's Oblique Strategies - a deck of inspirational cards that challenges its audience to think about reality from different perspectives and practice altering their behaviors. A captivating, humor-filled music video directed by creative genius Ariel Fish was made to fit the piece's layered, bright yet mysterious sound in its heavy doses of surrealism and reality-defying concepts. Whether you need a boost of confidence, a good laugh, or a new mellow indie tune to jam to, Deacon's got you covered.

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* 244) Tahiti 80 - Missing
* 525) Gold & Youth - Jewel
* 628) John Grant - Global Warming
783) R.A.E - Damn Jermaine

## Damn Jermaine

R.A.E

Southeast Londoner Rachel Oluyitan, mostly known as Rising Above Everything or R.A.E, oozes stylish '90s swagger on this sweet, upbeat hip-hop jam. Influenced strongly by artists she grew up listening to, namely Left Eye and MC Lyte, she has a not-to-be-messed-with kind of badass vibe that we've missed in recent years in music. The loop that makes up the instrumental track reminds us of classics like Skee-Lo's "I Wish", and so do the humorous lyrics, shaming a guy named Jermaine for his infidelity and smooth-talker attitude. With an adorable old-school music video and heaps of confidence and sass, this track is one we can see going down in history as a rap classic. We generally view R.A.E as a star on the rise and are sure that this isn't the last we're going to hear from her.

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* 258) CLYPSO - Pop Roll Flow
* 399) Thed Jewel - Fuchsia
* 511) Azad - Showtime
756) Jess Kent - Trolls

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As soon as the opening synthesizer stab of "Trolls" hits in the first second of the song, you already buckle in and get ready to enjoy the ride. You know pretty well what to expect, and the track delivers at least that. This 2016 tune from English-Australian electropop singer Jess Kent is everything a tongue-in-cheek pop song should be and beyond. In one breath, the Sydney-based songstress shoots down her haters with a fabulous mix of "I love you too" and "fuck you" and makes it clear to everyone that she's not going to apologize for anything. We love the 8-bit rhythm and the cute yet valiant lyrics, and the Lily Allen-esque delivery and enunciation make the entire package even better. This is just the type of song to blast on your earphones while pacing in the street with your cool on, feeling fucking fearless.

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## If You Liked This...

* 337) Chlöe Howl - Work
* 418) Randa - Rangers
* 653) Tunde Olaniran - I'm Here
738) Ben Khan - Do It Right

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 British of Kashmiri descent, identifies as Indian.

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This has got to be one of the freshest, richest beats we know. This glossy, futuristic track from London producer-singer Ben Khan's debut album has the listener hooked within seconds. It starts just like it continues - with spontaneous yet organized bursts of color and an abundant set of sound bites. The piece is just over two minutes long, but it contains everything we could ask for - poetic lyrics, jazzy vocalization, delicious vocals, funky bass riffs, and an ever-changing, consistently involving melody. Presented alongside a vibrant, multi-layered music video, the song is both intriguing and fun, and we are sure everybody would be able to find it appealing in different ways.

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* 10) Punctual - Fading Youth
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685) Valentina Ploy - Wire

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Born and raised in Italy, based in Thailand, of Italian and Thai descent.

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Thai-Italian singer Valentina Ploy has managed to achieve quite a lot in her life so far. She has participated in season 10 of X Factor Italia, season 6 of The Voice Thailand, and came pretty close to taking the title of Miss Universe Italy in 2018. Ploy is obviously very comfortable sharing her ideas and talents with the world, and we can definitely see why. Her charming vocals and authentic writing style make her easily adored, and we find the musical production of local Thai label What The Duck to suit her perfectly. With elements of folk and electronica, this bop tells a story about a long-distance relationship that requires both sides to make an effort and keep it alive. The lyrics succeed in getting the listener involved and the catchy melodies contribute to the piece's replay value and radio-friendliness.

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771) Ariane - Museum

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With one of the most clever main themes for a song we've heard in a while, the French-American Ariane Gabriel captured our attention in moments. The feministic anthem uses the unique comparison between a woman in a romantic relationship and an exhibit in an art museum. Using her sophisticated similes, Gabriel tells a story of glorification, obsession, self-esteem, and hierarchy. It may start in a way that might make Ariane seem a little insecure, but soon enough, the confidence starts shining through the lyrics and she reclaims her spot on top. Wittily, she tells the guy who's trying to manipulate her that she "won't be hanging" in his museum, meaning she won't let him hang her on his fancy wall, but also that she won't be staying for much longer. The boss attitude works flawlessly with the fierce electropop production and a conceptually inspiring music video that doesn't shame the museum motif.

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* 69) Kill J - Cold Stone
* 336) Samsaruh - Speaking Fire
* 664) Tsar B - Alibi
728) JONAH - Wicked Fever

## Wicked Fever

Wicked Fever - Single

This German duo's instantly recognizable soulful indie style comes with a philosophy behind it. Regarding the lyrics and sounds of their debut album, "Wicked Fever", lead singer Angelo told XS Noize: "...listeners are free, of course, to ask what it’s about. But we don’t have any answers since our intent is simply to spark their imaginations." The pair holds the belief that their role is to "paint with lyrics and notes in order to convey certain moods", and the listeners get to decide on what it all means, using their personal experiences and perceptions. Along with a haunting, nocturnal music video, this dramatic yet soothing piece is a sophisticated treat that speaks in the language of Bastille, AVEC, and FIL BO RIVA.

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716) Grandaddy - Brush with the Wild

## Brush with the Wild

Last Place

For Grandaddy, it all began in 1992 when guitarist-keyboardist-vocalist Jason Lytle injured his knee and was forced to stop his professional skateboarding career. He had then turned to music and started the band along with Aaron Burtch. Since then, the band has undoubtedly become a big name in the California indie rock scene. Their fifth album, "Last Place", which this track is taken from, is their first full-length album since the group had broken up in 2006, then reunited in 2012. They definitely maintained their old-school flavor but kept it so fresh that one wouldn't be able to tell them from the new, rising bands. "Brush with the Wild" is a great example of their cool, laid-back style. Without grandiose rock moments, they give room for the well-written lyrics to take the lead. When asked about the meaning of a "brush with the wild", Lytle told NPR: "I had to be convinced it was okay to tell someone that I loved them or to just let my guard down. And then, once I did, it was almost like this wild, primal thing. But it only comes in little flashes. It’s like a fish swimming through the river and every now and then it’ll turn and the light will flash off its skin and you get a glimpse of it, then it’s gone. Lightning is like that. But you get to experience it very briefly." We find that concept truly inspiring and very original, which can also be said about the track's lighthearted, ironically amusing music video. Led by actor, comedian, and admitted "massive fan of the band" Jonah Ray, it tells the story of a hopeless romantic and his sentimental belongings, failed relationship, and self-deprecation. An absolute classic, if you ask us.

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810) Trentemøller - Try a Little

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Denmark, United States, Philippines, England, Germany, Netherlands, France, Ireland3

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3 Trentemøller is Danish. Jennylee was born in Nevada, is based in California, and is of Filipino, Hawaiian, English, German, Dutch, French, and Irish descent.

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It was really difficult not to fall in love with this expressive, vulnerable display of emotions from Danish producer Anders Trentemøller and American vocalist Jennylee, who you may know from the band Warpaint. Soaked in vibrant yet somber synths, the piece discusses the challenges in a close but unbalanced relationship. It was Jenny who wrote the song's lyrics after Anders had already created the music. "As per usual, it was a stream of conscious exercise," she said. "This time directed towards myself and the relationships most present in my life, asking for help, presence. You know... 'show up! Please!'". The track's production is haunting and dramatic and reminds us of a melancholic drunk trip outside of a busy disco. The pair have admitted that their work together fell into place quite effortlessly, and it's no surprise considering its impeccable flow and accurate emotional impact.

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## If You Liked This...

* 211) The Belle Game - Yuh
* 372) GUM - Elafonissi Blue
* 525) Gold & Youth - Jewel
821) The LaFontaines - Release the Hounds

## Release the Hounds

Common Problem

It's been a while since we've posted something as upbeat and spirited as this song from Scottish band The LaFontaines. With memorable accents, gritty rap rock delivery, and an undefeatable badass attitude, vocalists Kerr Okan and Jamie Keenan grab the audience's attention in a matter of seconds. The verses are spewed one after the other at an impressive pace, and the violent lyrical images both rattle and excite the listener in their impact and confidence. The melody's addictive value, the surprising crime-themed music video, and every other element of this production already listed above make it somewhat of a forgotten classic in our book. If you're in the mood for something fun, vivacious, and unapologetic, "Release the Hounds" is just the thing.

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## If You Liked This...

* 286) Dreaming Bull - No Use
* 520) The Datsuns - Bad Taste
* 805) Reignwolf - Over & Over
633) Hege Bjerk - Pang

## Pang

Pang - Single

The vast majority of our song suggestions are in the English language, but thanks to Southern Norway singer Hege Bjerkreim (Bjerk), her native Jærsk is now up to two UT songs. Earlier this year, we recommended "Blått blod", a simple yet efficient indie folk song that shows a very different side of Bjerkreim. You readers have shown to be fairly fond of that side of her, as the song made it to the grand final of Undiscovered Song Contest #3 last week. However, being an up-tempo electro-pop banger, "Pang" is a pretty sharp contrast. It talks about a serious subject - knowing how to turn to others for help, specifically around the issue of eating disorders. Sung fully in the Southern Norwegian Jærsk tongue, the 3-minute song got local media attention this February when it participated in Melodi Grand Prix, a contest held annually to choose Norway's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. It is a powerful and danceable tune with a distinct message, which makes it clear why this was a fan favorite in the Eurovision community. "Pang" was also Hege Bjerk's only non-album release leading up to her emotional, genre-bending new album "Kan me stoppa tiå".

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863) PLEUN - Reverse

## Reverse

Reverse - Single

At just 18, Pleun Bierbooms won Season 7 of The Voice of Holland, showing off her unique folky vocals. The performances that led her on the path to victory were covers of famous country and R&B songs, and her win had many people eager to see what direction her original music would take. Under the mononym PLEUN, she embarked on a pop-rock career, which she intentionally cut short in order to go back to school and get her diploma. In an Instagram post from last year, the Dutch songstress explained that she made a choice to stay out of the spotlight. "Never let yourself be pushed in the direction that others expect of you, but create your own goals", she wrote. From Bierbooms' year-long independent career, we got an undiscovered treasure by the name "Reverse" - a catchy and sensual mid-tempo bop that feels sincere and complements the singer's vocal tone. In just 3 minutes, the song opens up, closes back down, and lets the entrance to the final refrain take you by surprise. The feel of the melody and production really fits the lyrical topic of a relationship the protagonist can't seem to escape from. Today, Pleun still performs, but since 2018 she hasn't released new original material. If she ever feels prepared to take on the mainstream music scene again, we will be excited to hear what more she has to offer.

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## If You Liked This...

* 282) Morgan Saint - On Fire
* 791) HANA - Black Hole
* 839) Charlee Remitz - The Leftovers
731) Lime Cordiale - Following Fools

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The fresh and sunny yet mature sound of this pop-rock brother duo makes them definitely hard to compare to other artists. With classics such as The Beatles, Ray Charles, and Elvis Presley in their inspiration list, they have an eclectic style that has been named "soulful" by some and "surfy" or "beachy" by others. According to the brothers, Oli and Louis Leimbach, what the three aforementioned artists have in common is that they achieve "beautiful simplicity" in their music, and that is something Lime Cordiale strive for too. Inspired by an article from Australian author Tim Winton, this deep, philosophical piece intelligently explores human nature. The two discuss how teens often seek attention and approval by mimicking grown-ups or reinventing themselves and how older men should take charge and steer them towards self-acceptance. In a realistic, vintage-themed music video, two young brothers, perhaps the Leimbachs as kids, go on a journey to self-discovery, and through curiosity, passion, and innocence.

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726) Melody Pool - Love, She Loves Me

## Love, She Loves Me

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Newcastle Live described this 2016 track as "from the Leonard Cohen school of songwriting - vivid, inflaming, wry and provocative". The song, off of self-proclaimed "angry folk" singer Melody Pool's album Deep Dark Savage Heart, serves as a takedown anthem towards an ex-partner. With a mix of verbal reality checks and coarse language, the Australian singer-songwriter's lyrics tell the story of a man choosing to idealize a volatile, unstable, possibly torturing woman over someone who would have a better influence on him - the speaker. The style in which the song is delivered reminds us of artists such as Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and Dar Williams in its impactful simplicity and present, confident singing. Pool's vocals are commanding and they manage to stay the main focus in a captivating music video, in which the singer observes an abusive dance number from aside.

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683) LOU'ANA - Eye to Eye

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There's something truly magical about this colorful jazz-inspired track from New Zealand-based singer LOU'ANA (Lou'ana Whitney Pereira). "Eye to Eye" is LOU'ANA's debut single, and it shows a lot of promise for what's next to come from her. Pereira, who's had years of classical jazz education, channels the spirits of Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald in her captivating vocals, and the instrumentals create a witchy, circusy effect that only strengthens this atmosphere. In a hypnotizing music video, the artist is shown dancing with two other women while practicing some sort of dark magic. It is beautifully directed and styled and everything about the entire production seems to fall in place perfectly. The only thing left to ask is why it isn't a big hit yet.

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**La Guerra de los Sextos** fue un gran debate dentro del grupo en donde se buscaba definir que Rangers merecían el puesto de **Sexto Ranger** dentro de sus respectivos equipos, iniciando con la pregunta de quién era el verdadero Sexto Ranger de SPD: **Doggie Cruger (Shadow Ranger)** o **Sam (Omega Ranger)**, tras eso, la discusión pronto se llevó a otro Rangers y sus equipos, como **Cam (Green Samurai Ranger)**, **Mike (Magna Defender)**, **Eric (Quantum Ranger**, **Trent (White Dino Thunder)**, entre otros.
813) I Wear* Experiment - Patience

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Tallinn trio I Wear\* Experiment live up to their intriguing name with a unique indietronica sound and imaginative metaphoric lyrics sometimes bordering on nonsense. "Patience" offers a combination of a folky acoustic guitar, an 80s-pop synthesizer, and a standard rock drumkit, coming together in a musical realm between dream pop and alternative rock. It also showcases singer and synth pad player Johanna Eenma's wide vocal range and is structured nothing like the average song of its style. Having opened for Hurts and Kasabian, the Estonian group has experience on big stages and is looking to expand their fanbase outside of the three Baltic countries, in which they have achieved considerable success. With sounds like this, which they continue to supply us with five years after this song's release, they are certainly on the right track.

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## If You Liked This...

* 130) Owlle - Creed
* 342) TOMI - Every Morning I Feel Like Running Away
* 785) Cloe Wilder - Save Me.
677) Aura Dione - King of Pain

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Born in Denmark, raised in Denmark and Australia, of Faroese, French, and Spanish descent.

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Danish songstress Aura Dione has made a name for herself as a celebrated pop star in Europe, with most of her success ranging between the years 2009 and 2012, during which she had several hits that peaked at #1 in different countries' charts. Today, though, her music is less poppy and (sadly) less popular as well. We actually think she's just getting better. This track from 2017 is an example of everything that's great about her newer style. It's bold, rock-oriented, and her vocals on it feel stronger than ever. The lyrics seem to be coming from a very real place and the instrumentals deliver many memorable moments in their innovative production. The piece's music video is very simple but it doesn't need visuals to make it relatable or impactful. It stayed with us for days after our first few listens and we've grown to love singing it loudly and theatrically.

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781) YellowStraps ft. VYNK - Goldress

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Born in Rwanda, raised in Uganda, based in Belgium.

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The music of Rwandan-born, Belgian-based brother duo YellowStraps is ethereal and sensual. Through modern, jazzy instrumentals, mellow singing, and clean visuals, they radiate a soothingly charming energy and create a feeling within the listener as if they were walking on air. The smooth, refined vibe and high attention to detail in the piece truly make it better with every listen, and the simplistic aesthetics show attraction in a primal and intriguing way. One of our favorite parts of the song is actually the way it ends, as it takes a turn with about 50 seconds to go. The heavily-produced track draws inspiration from worlds of electro and hip hop sounds throughout its entirety, but when the outro begins, the tune's sound leans towards the classical side, and the whole atmosphere becomes seductive, elegant, and magical.

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## If You Liked This...

* 251) Joy Crookes - Sinatra
* 265) Gabriel Garzón-Montano - Bombo Fabrika
* 424) Sextape - As If
797) Young Summer - Fever Dream

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Every December we celebrate #DiscoveredDecember, in which the maximum views number rises to 200k, instead of the usual 100k.

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This serene, sophisticated song from Tennessean artist Bobbie Allen (Young Summer) is a timeless, melancholic piece of art and a standout in its iconic value and memorability. Quite a simple song on paper, it manages to activate the listener with its sincerity and touching lyrics surrounding heartache and agony following a difficult breakup. Though none of the lyrical chapters of the track suggest it, we sense an atmosphere of healing and optimism in its beautifully shimmery instrumentals. It's as if at the final lines of the track, sung a cappella, the dawn has finally risen after a long darkness, and that's something we just indulge in every time. For a mellow, gloomy, and thoroughly special vibe, we would definitely recommend diving deep into this great creation.

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## If You Liked This...

* 29) An Horse - Dressed Sharply
* 389) Lydmor - I Love You
* 579) Hayden Thorpe - Diviner
822) Balu Brigada - medicine

## medicine

medicine - Single

The Beasley brothers Henry and Pierre, otherwise known as Kiwi duo Balu Brigada, are the real deal - and they're well aware of it! "medicine" is one of their strongest bops, featuring a thoroughly refreshing instrumental and uniquely funky aesthetics. The two can be seen fooling around and trying out slick dance moves while sporting a collection of some really fashionable garments throughout the music video. Regarding the catchy lyrics about a loved one's special powers, they told ZM: "When the cuts don’t heal and the painkillers don’t kick in like they used to, sometimes there's only one person that can make you feel better". The adorable pop is a well-rounded, as well as a criminally underrated one, which is guaranteed to make you feel better regardless of the mood you're in.

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## If You Liked This...

* 428) Emily Burns - Too Cool
* 502) Franc Moody - Pheromones
* 779) Remi Wolf - Down the Line
637) Noga Erez - Balkada

## Balkada

Off the Radar

Last year in February we posted "CASH OUT", a genius track Erez released, featuring the incredible New-York based rapper Sammus. Ever since we first stumbled upon Noga's song "Pity", we just couldn't keep our ears away from her material. Her life partner, Ori Rousso, produces her music with her, and their chemistry is felt in their amazingly intriguing musical arrangements and rich soundscapes. Much like "Cash Out", "Balkada" is a forgotten treasure from an album that has many shining stars in it. Another bold piece with a piercing message about society and its questionable leaders, this is one of Erez's more punchy and lyrically interesting pieces. The sound in it is totally unique to her, maybe more rocky and less radio-friendly than other tracks on its album, but by no means not as good.

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851) ELKI - Thunder

## Thunder

Thunder - Single

Australian songstress Eleanor Witt, otherwise known as ELKI, sings in a way that balances calculation with feeling. Her sound is deep, intelligent, playful, and a little dark and her sweet vocals manage to create a very interesting balance within all of that. In this truly exciting indie pop piece, she sounds like some sort of mix between Montaigne and St. Vincent. The song sees Witt exploring relationships from a fresh point-of-view using refreshing writing, and the music video translates that into a highly expressive, romantic dance between a man and a woman. The track is unique, innovative, and deeply personal, and it makes us feel strong emotions that we find hard to explain.

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## If You Liked This...

* 396) Pavo Pavo - Ran Ran Run
* 587) My Brightest Diamond - It's Me on the Dance Floor
* 771) Ariane - Museum
789) Jack Peñate - Murder

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Every December we celebrate #DiscoveredDecember, in which the maximum views number rises to 200k, instead of the usual 100k.

3 Born and based in England, of Spanish descent.

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After a 10-year hiatus, British singer-songwriter Jack Peñate started releasing music again in 2019. "Murder" was his second single to come out that year, and following the third one's release, he also finally came out with his third album. The simple synths that start the track quickly make way for dramatic, alternative percussion and instrumentals that sound gospelly and almost shamanic, and its overall vibe is so cinematic it just feels like an absolutely wonderful musical theater performance. The lyrics, that deal with "the loss of innocence and the birth of redemption", center around the artist's guilt and search for forgiveness, and the grand, orchestral feel of the piece really accentuates a certain horror that is felt in the song's writing. The brilliant music video that follows the track shows Peñate on a cliff in a mint green suit, dancing with a group of dancers in an impressive, expressive way. Everything about this dynamic, well-crafted production deserves your full attention.

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## If You Liked This...

* 168) Torres - Helen in the Woods
* 587) My Brightest Diamond - It's Me on the Dance Floor
* 702) Empara Mi - Blood in the Water
759) Bordo - Sunset on My Mind

## Sunset on My Mind

Sunset on My Mind

Bordeaux deep house duo Bordo consistently introduces itself as "the perfect soundtrack of an endless summer", and we can totally see why. The liberating, breezy 2016 release is inspiring in its lyrical simplicity and naïveté. The funky piece celebrates escapism in a remarkably charming way, with vocalist Vincent De Azevedo singing about how his fears and problems disappear once he thinks about summer fun. "When I feel the sun, there's nothing much stronger", he chants, with guitars strumming speedily and synths creating interesting melodies in the back. This bright tune never fails to put us in a good mood and make us dance all around. You should try and check if it has a similar effect on you as well.

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* 369) Beat Market ft. KNLO - Chaude Chaleur
* 600) NAMPA - Fabulous
* 642) J Motor - Meet in the Sky
639) Jenny Penkin - Born Last Night

## Born Last Night

Him, on the Other Hand

June 19th, y'all! Guess what? It's our freaking birthday! Undiscovered Treasures is 2 years old. We can't believe it! It seems like this page was... born last night! And after this terrible joke, let's welcome our first double-returnee! Yes, brilliant Israeli Neo-Soul artist Jenny Penkin was already posted twice on our page. Both times were collaborations with Israeli funk producers- The exciting "Third Eye" by Sol Monk and the upbeat dance-funk track "My Intuition" by Obas Nenor. This piece from Penkin was also produced by Sol Monk but is taken off of her second solo EP. The track is genuine, personal, and addictively soothing. Penkin's vocals show record levels of depth and softness, and the catchy melodies and fine oriental touches remind us of music by Israeli artist Karolina. Her writing is inspiring and the effortless vibe found in both music videos of the previous tracks we've mentioned is found in this one as well. We sure hope people in Israel and around the world keep discovering her. Humanity is simply missing out!

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776) Swindle ft. Kojey Radical - Coming Home

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We hate it when people call nowadays' music repetitive and boring, because that's only half-true. These people base their judgments on what they hear on the radio and probably as an excuse to keep listening to oldies exclusively. But with treasures like this one over here, you can't ignore it - some of the most brilliant minds in music history are living among us presently. This elaborate track doesn't have to suit your personal style, but you simply must appreciate the overflowing artistry in it. The catchy hook, well-written rap flows, and laid-back, jazzy spoken word segment in the end suggest true versatility within the piece's creators. Both the song itself and the music video that comes with it have been praised by fans for their cleanness and precision, with one fan adding that they wish the American hip hop scene would take notes. We definitely wouldn't mind seeing more artists worldwide take inspiration from these passionate, creative musicians and follow in their footsteps.

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* 207) Noga Erez ft. SAMMUS - Cash Out
* 313) Chris Orrick - Self Portrait
* 583) Marlowe - The Basement
812) Skyharbor - Dim

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1 Views are tallied on the date of recommendation.2 Every December we celebrate #DiscoveredDecember, in which the maximum views number rises to 200k, instead of the usual 100k.

3 The band is from India. Their lead singer is from Ohio and is based in California.

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New Delhi-based progressive metal band Skyharbor has a sound heavier than most if not all artists we've posted on our blog. With "Dim", however, they present us with a softer sound that finds itself somewhere between Linkin Park and System of a Down. The powerful vocals and incredibly complex guitar riffs soar and shine through in this prog-infused nu-metal belter. The song's somber lyrics criticize corrupt world leadership and discuss the repercussions of dishonesty. They are written very earnestly and with metaphorical and poetic lines that remind us of some of the greatest death metal lyricists. Cleveland's Eric Emery skillfully delivers the vocals on this difficult piece and makes the band's unique sonic vision whole. The many parts of the track are sewn together with assorted guitar solos written in odd meter. Understanding how long it must have taken to piece together, "Dim" just has to be appreciated for its artistry. Having said that, you probably need to be at least slightly attuned to this type of music to connect with it fully. Feel free to dive in if you feel prepared, or alternatively want to give something new a try.

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## If You Liked This...

* 114) Black Peaks - Home
* 375) British India - Precious
* 498) Vola - Ghosts
643) Sterling Fox - Freak Caroline

## Freak Caroline

Freak Caroline - Single

After posting Fox's shocking teenage tragedy homage piece "Ghost" last November, it would be hard to try and compete with that. Luckily, his musical repertoire is so rich and versatile there's no need to compare two of his tracks. "Freak Caroline", a self-proclaimed "trippy tour de force of weird alternative glam rock", is pretty much the polar opposite of "Ghost". It's an eccentric, colorful, and vibrant track with dark lyrics describing a pretty fucked-up girl living her drug-packed frenzy of a life. With a retro-inspired production, this tune showcases an abundance of musical history knowledge and evokes a sense of nostalgia among listeners of all ages. The lyrical part of the piece ends shortly after the halftime mark, and the instrumental outro is highly expressive and of iconic quality. A flamboyant, energetic music video seals the deal quite nicely by corresponding with the sound perfectly.

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712) Stephen Day - Dancing in the Street

## Dancing in the Street

Dancing in the Street - Single

Nashville-based star-on-the-rise Stephen Day is one of our latest musical infatuations. His emotionally charged, theatrical singing style on this track makes it feel like it could easily be a part of a Broadway musical. The writing and smooth delivery of the piece will make any listener's heart swoon, and the catchy, ever-surprising elements in the melody are an excuse to listen to it over and over again. The song was inspired by an imperfect relationship the singer has been in, where the couple attempted to force it to succeed. It is written really impressively, and Day, who was only 22 when it came out, shows a notable amount of maturity and vocal control in it. The playful music video doesn't seem to have much of a story to it, but it definitely showcases a lot of Day's personality and some great dancing. Check it out for yourselves!

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