What are you listening to?

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My musically gifted friend, Donna Dior, on SoundCloud, YouTube, and other social media, released an excellent remix of a song she composed and performed last year, titled Like The Sun. She plans to include it on her forthcoming album, possibly as the opening track. It's awesome! Give it a play!

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Susanna Hoffs performed a live cover of Hazy Shade of Winter during a 2022 tribute to Paul Simon. Cool stuff!

Hazy Shade of Winter

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I'm enjoying this live performance of Blooms of Oblivion by the enchanting and mysterious Emma Ruth Rundle, performed live and recorded at the Kyttaro Live Club in Athens, Greece. Awesome!

Blooms of Oblivion

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In an effort to discover new music, I found Marissa Nadler. She is somewhat similar in style to Emma Ruth Rundle, whom I really like. Marissa performed her song For My Crimes live in the KEXP studio in Seattle. I like her style and this song, and I intend to hear more of her music.

For My Crimes (Live on KEXP)

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Emily Jane White's song Nightmares on Repeat has a haunting, dark, ethereal, and distinctive sound that I enjoyed.

Nightmares on Repeat

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Emily Jane White's song Metamorphosis has a futuristic, dark, and unique vibe that I enjoyed. Its steady snare rhythm gives it a bit of a military-march feel.

Metamorphosis

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Marissa Nadler performed her song Strangers live in the studio on KEXP in Seattle. She has a very pleasing voice, style, and overall sound.

Strangers

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Saffron is the lead vocalist of the band Republica. She brought a lot of style and energy to their music in the 90s. They had a high-energy 1996/97 hit with Ready to Go. The song is often heard on beaches during the summer when volleyball games, swimming, and sun-filled days are the norm. ☀️😎

The track reached No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, No. 7 on Billboard's US Alternative Airplay chart, and No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.

Ready to Go – Live performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1997)

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Marissa Nadler's music is often described as haunting, atmospheric, and melancholy. Her sound and songs blend dark folk, gothic Americana, a dream-pop soundscape, and her distinctive, ethereal voice. Very enjoyable content! 😃

Marissa Nadler live at Churchill School on March 31, 2026

Three songs from the set include:

1. It Hits Harder
2. Hatchet Man
3. Dead City Emily

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Amanda Lyberg and her band, Eva Under Fire, recorded a hard rock/metal track featuring guest vocalist Maria Brink, who fronts the metal band In This Moment. An interesting pairing!

Villainous

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I really like the style and talent of Ljubica. I previously posted a cool video of her covering a song by The Doors. In the video below, she covers a song by Chelsea Wolfe.

Moses

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Emily Jane White performed a live, in-studio solo version of her original composition Dew. The song is melancholy, mellow, expressive, and reflective of the sadness of life. I enjoy her songs, and this one is no exception.

Dew (IDK Sessions)

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Amanda Lyberg and her band, Eva Under Fire, recorded an interesting cover version of a Duran Duran hit from the early 90s in their unique style.

Come Undone

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I could probably start a full new series featuring the music I missed out on over the years, but I'm finding it now and enjoying it all the same. Sharon Van Etten falls into that category. I like the songs I've heard from her so far, and I'm looking forward to enjoying more of her voice and music.

Serpents

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I enjoy the voice, style, and performances of Sarah Lloyde. Sometimes, she performs covers of hit songs as the featured vocalist with the Hindley Street Country Club. Excellent!

I Keep Forgetting