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Lady Lazarus' "I Recall July" Is a Bittersweet Look Back on Love (premiere)

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With "Santa Baby", Emergency Tiara Updates a Classic Just in Time for the Holidays (premiere)

J-pop meets vintage girl group in Emergency Tiara's smart, sassy cover of the Eartha Kitt Christmas standard, "Santa Baby".

Feeling Over the Moon About a Tiffany Young Love-Fest

Transforming from K-pop girl group member to mainstream pop solo artist, Tiffany Young makes an impressive impression on North America with her first major headlining tour that's leaving fans screaming for more.

Brits in Hot Weather Presents: The Elephant Trees

Manchester's Elephant Trees possess fearless enthusiasm. Their upending of genre and life-affirming lyrics are all present as they move from brooding synthpop to dynamic, growling alternative rock on their latest EP.

Lady Lazarus' "I Recall July" Is a Bittersweet Look Back on Love (premiere)

Conceptualized, edited, and directed by Lady Lazarus herself, the dream pop artist's new music video for "I Recall July" is a longing reflection on a romance come and gone.

Pink Martini Expand Their Sound Again on New EPs

On two new EPs, the ever versatile Pink Martini continue their mission of entertaining audiences as they explore the world's variety of musical styles.

Marshall Crenshaw Preps New Reissue Campaign With "Misty Dreamer" (premiere + interview)

Marshall Crenshaw is re-releasing five albums beginning with 1996's Miracle of Science. The new bonus track by singer-songwriter Daniel Wylie is the first taste. "There are lots of great things in Daniel Wylie's catalog, including this dark, beautiful gem," says Crenshaw.

Katmaz Celebrates the Sadness with "Alone (With Me)" (premiere)

Brooklyn-based art pop artist, Katmaz dances his cares away with a new single (and video) that chronicles a doomed long-distance relationship.

Alec Shaw Bares His Soul in a Live Rendition of "Fools Gold" (premiere)

Indie pop singer-songwriter Alec Shaw brings gospel flavoring to a new live rendition of "Fools Gold", a song about observing the grey areas in religion.

These Are the Artists That Raised Me: An Interview with Indie Pop's Ben Lee

Lily Kershaw Dreams of Finding True Love and Meaning in 'Arcadia' (premiere + interview)

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw, navigating through divided worlds on her new album, discusses her struggles with "my place in the universe" and the deep thinking behind the music video/song "Always & Forever".

The Pressure Kids Tell the Tale of "No Land Left in Hollywood" (premiere)

Nashville's the Pressure Kids deliver a pop ballad that's perfectly elliptical and deeply understated.

Delush Reminds Us to Appreciate the Good Times on "The Greatest Gift" (premiere)

Joined by soul singer Tolü Makay, delush's latest track, "The Greatest Gift", is a tender and emotional reminder of the importance of self-worth.

'Cheap Queen' Establishes King Princess' Talent

Cheap Queen undoubtedly establishes King Princess' talent, but it encounters issues with contrived affectations and productions that show less experimentation than seen on previous singles.

With a New Covers Project, Juliana Hatfield Sets Her Sights on the Police

Continuing her take on artist-themed covers albums, Juliana Hatfield takes a stab at the Police songbook, with unique, marvelous results.

Folk/Pop Artist Livingston Taylor Reflects on 50 Years With His Audience and Music

Livingston Taylor is celebrating a half-century of live performance via his impressive LIVe: 50 Years of Livingston Taylor collection. The artist and Berklee professor discusses his music and songwriting with PopMatters.

LA Pop/R&B Artists OSTON and Michael Minelli Pair for the Impassioned "Stay for Me" (premiere)

Featuring Michael Minelli, LA pop artist OSTON's infectious new single "Stay for Me" is about "living somewhere between hopefulness and naivety".

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With "Santa Baby", Emergency Tiara Updates a Classic Just in Time for the Holidays (premiere)

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The Pedaljets Celebrate Contentment With "Sleepy Girl" (premiere + interview)

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Dankrupt Explore Romance's Darker Side With "Drowning" (premiere)

Andrew Deadman Faces Himself Down in "Silent Scream" (premiere)

Lady Lazarus' "I Recall July" Is a Bittersweet Look Back on Love (premiere)

Banjolectric's "Another Thing For Pain" Is a Raw Reflection on Substance Abuse (premiere)