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Ah, playlists. They've always been ways to communicate unsayable feelings and to transmit us to different, sometimes extremely specific times and places.

But lately my YouTube and Spotify recommendations have been filled to the brim with extremely specific yet somehow universal playlists. Though they all seem to express a variety of different experiences, most are escapist and some are definitely weirder than others.

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RELEASE RADAR | New Album from Distant Cousins

Plus new music from Chase McBride, Indiana, Jess Weimer and more.

A Fragile Tomorrow - Generation Loss (Official Video)

This weekend slow down with smooth R&B.

RELEASE RADAR is here to give you the breakdown of the top singles, albums, and videos of the week, so you can head into your weekend with a new list of killer tunes.

SINGLES…

Unknown Caller | "See You Again"

Unknown Caller cruises through smooth beats and classic R&B in his latest single "See You Again." According to Alex Lichtenstein, the brains behind the band, the song "is about people and places that appear in your life — perhaps briefly, perhaps enduring — and impact your worldview in a way you don't always realize in the moment."

You Might Also Like: HONNE, Tom Misch, Neon Indian

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Jess Weimer | "Glass Tower"

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Jess Weimer pairs brooding vocals and pulsing rock n' roll in her latest single, "Glass Tower." If the Black Keys ever decide they need a new member, Weimer has our vote..

You Might Also Like: Bishop Briggs, K.Flay, Dorothy

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CAPPA | "Sux"

CAPPA's sugar-sweet vocals and funky beats combine to create a catchy single, perfect for your next party.

You Might Also Like: Kiiara, Phoebe Ryan, Loote

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VIDEOS…

A Fragile Tomorrow | Generation Loss

A Fragile Tomorrow - Generation Loss (Official Video)youtu.be

No, it's not 2001. Indie pop-punk group A Fragile Tomorrow cements themselves in the present with the video for "Generation Loss," an anthem for in-debt, disaffected twenty-somethings.

You Might Also Like: Tame Impala, Grizzly Bear, Indigo Girls

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Indiana | I Like Drinking

I Like Drinking (Official Video)www.youtube.com

UK pop princess Indiana introduces a track dedicated to, well, drinking. "I was drinking heavily at the time of writing it and didn't give a fuck what people thought," she said. "I genuinely like drinking."

You Might Also Like: Rae Morris, Foxes, Jessie Ware

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ALBUMS/EPs…

Lizanne Knott, Jesse Terry, Michael Logen | Sunset Avenue Sessions

You Might Also Like: Aimee Mann, Mat Kearney, Joshua Radin

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Distant Cousins | Next of Kin

You Might Also Like: The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Lord Huron

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Chase McBride | Pink Lemonade

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Chase McBride returns with a new EP, complete with his signature blend of dreamy folk and heartfelt lyrics.

You Might Also Like: Kevin Morby, Mac DeMarco, Kurt Vile

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Allie Delyanis is an award-winning and losing freelance journalist based in New York City. She likes bands, books, breakfast food, and would love to be David Sedaris when she grows up. You can find more of her work on www.delyanis.com.