The artist has shown her interest for mystical matters, and you can take her critically-acclaimed debut album “ISON” as proof. It doesn’t come as a surprise that the artist decided to share her own personal interpretation of the natural phenomenon as she explained it over a statement:

[su_quote]These are glimpses of her supernatural realm, where she is a vessel. With healing songs to either lift curses or to move on to the next life, collecting masks as a memento in the process. Her inner guidance comes from the collected, ultimately channeling the supreme self.[/su_quote]

Sevdaliza‘s “Soul Syncable” is out now.

Earlier this year, Sevdaliza was finally unveiling her long-awaited debut album “ISON” after a long series of EPs and amazing singles. Yesterday, the creative artist re-released her project and there’s a new track to discover: “Hear My Pain Heal”. It is another hypnotic, intense, and dark mix of soul and trip-hop music and it comes with an ambitious Ian Pons Jewell-directed video.

Sevdaliza and Ian Pons Jewell detailed to The Fader, where the video was premiered:

[su_quote]It’s difficult to explain ‘Hear My Pain Heal’ in terms of its narrative, as it came about as a hallucinatory or dreamlike experience. Sevdaliza mourning at these large bare feet, crying for her lost ones, his head covered by the shadows from the tablecloth. A strange synchronous relationship between the director Ian Pons Jewell and Sevdaliza resulted in ‘Hear My Pain Heal.'[/su_quote]

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This week our Deer Du Bois playlist is curated by 4 artists from around the globe, each of them making music from the heart, telling their story, staying true to their ideas and talents, while creating a unique sound!

Meet this weeks picks by SAKIMA (UK) x LIYV (US) x THE LAND BELOW (SE) x TAFF (GR)

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From Sakima‘s picks, watch out for SATICA and her “high” energy slow-pop on “Honey Whiskey”. She will also release a track in collab with our dearest Sakima very soon. On “3 Times” by Marged, a soulful scream is unleashed and transformed into a powerful life lesson. Follow SAKIMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Portland’s pastel pop singer Liyv got inspired by one of the most mysterious, yet progressive artists of the moment: Sevdaliza on her hypnotic masterpiece “Hero”. Her next pick, a collaboration between Starrah & Diplo on “Zoo”, perfectly reflects the deformed voices from the former song and also hints Liyv‘s drive on her latest album. Follow LIYV on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Erik from The Land Below, known for his misty chill tracks, makes us discover the warm electronic soul of Solregn on “ONE”. And with Desta French, we melt the ice thanks to her rhythmic and uplifting pop on “Needing You”. Follow THE LAND BELOW on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Greek newcomer TAFF, a film editor and director captures us again on his newest indie-tronic track “A Millions Waves”. He revealed having Empara Mi‘s newest song “Alibi” on repeat, a majestic track with a grand orchestration behind it. Follow TAFF on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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If you want to drink a bit more until you get tipsy, you should check him on Facebook and Soundcloud, and follow his regular posts on our site.

Subscribe to Deer Du Bois refreshing playlist on Spotify now!

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Drum roll and BOOM! Solange will headline the festival to perform tracks from her critically acclaimed album “A Seat To The Table”. She won’t be the only amazing R&B and soul artist as the energetic UK artist NAO and the sensual and mysterious soul of Sevdaliza were already announced! Dour’s curator Lefto also announces Soulection‘s Joe Kay and The Whooligan for a 4-handed B2B mix.

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The Scotish hip-hop band Young Fathers, which recently released the amazing “Only God Knows” for the soundtrack of “T2: Trainspotting”, are also part of this new announcement. They will join Nas, Kate Tempest, Loyle Carner, Nadia Rose, Romeo Elvis & Le Motel, Rejjie Snow, Talib Kweli and The Underachievers; confirming by the way that the hip-hop line-up of 2017 can’t be missed!

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We’re also happy to see that Cracki Records‘ Agar Agar, a band that we featured on our ‘Artists To Watch in 2017‘ list, made it once again. The sensual pop of HER will provoke some sensual encounters for sure!

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On the electronic side, the genius Machinedrum will play live and we also recommend you the immersive Nordic touch of Kiasmos‘ dj set. The two acts will join Justice, Jon Hopkins, Amelie Lens, Carl Craig, Nina Kraviz, Noisia, Powell, Roman Flügel, Sam Paganini, Vitalic, Todd Terje and The Black Madonna.
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Lastly, Dour wouldn’t be Dour without the crazy jumping crowds! This will be the job of Crystal Castles, DIE ANTWOORD and Big Freedia, amongst others. In 2017, Dour will undoubtedly compete with the biggest European festivals as Phoenix, Goldie, The Kills, Pusha T, Two Door Cinema Club and Metronomy were already previously announced.

Those new names are only some of the 136 artists that are actually confirmed and guess what? It’s not over yet! #DOUR2017

It will be the 29th edition of Dour Festival and it will take place from July 12 to July 16 in Belgium of course. Tickets, full line-up, camping and other accommodations are available via the website.

You can also connect via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat!

New Jersey’s duo Red Giant recently released “Universal Daughter,” a track that doesn’t express directly this feeling but that seriously makes me think about this. The minimalist aesthetic of the single let me dream of a divine power that would change or create a new world, based on fairer values. On some parts, the pitched down-flow could sound like Daft Punk’s iconic vocal samples on “Harder Better Faster Stronger” if capitalism and complex societies would have never developed. No robots, no work… only breathing and water.

The production of the track is simple yet so powerful. The silences and echoes have a real significance, leaving room for imagination (of a better world). Despite some roboid vocals, the duo brings trip-hop to something like a pure organic form. It reminds in a way of other amazing artists like Sevdaliza and her track “Human” or Kidä’s recent “Mother Bone”, both for the sound and the message.

Red Giant, just like so many artists and citizens, attended the recent protest march against Mr. Trump for the sake of equality and solidarity with women. “Universal Daughter,” they sing… I feel often unsettled and obsessed with trying to understand the origins of the level of complexity our modern society has reached. I would love to just use my brain to create and imagine something new. Red Giant’s “Universal Daughter’ is certainly not the rocket that can bring me to one of these new exoplanets but it could be the fuel and the hope that one day it may be possible.

BONUS: Re-discover Red Giant‘s “Infinity”

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Let’s take a stand and find our way of resistance with the new Deer Du Bois playlist. Let’s take our music and use it for the better. In a power-pop-ful way!

Listen to the delicate and gender-breaking pop of newcomer Gussy on “Mornings.” A song about finding new ways to make up after a fight.

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Dive into the “Gold Horizons” by Polo, intelligent pop from the heart straight to the indie-dancefloor. You get launched from the stars to an electric “blackout” when you open up to the extravagant music of Julie Bergan.

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“Moshi Moshi” introduces us to the sensual mermaid-like synth pop of L.A. girl duo Novelties.

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And to conclude we open up the gates to our subconscious with mesmerizing soul pop by the Australian Zellow on “That’s All That’s It” and the Farsi sung “Bebin” by rule-bending superstar Sevdaliza. We stand stronger!

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If you want to drink a bit more until you get tipsy, you should check him on Facebook and Soundcloud, and follow his regular posts on our site.

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“Hopelessness” – Anohni

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“Gemini Feed” – Banks

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“Lemonade” – Beyoncé

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“Augustine” – Blood Orange

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“I Did” – Bonzai

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“Broccoli” – D.R.A.M. x Lil Yachty

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“Lazarus” – David Bowie

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“Nikes” – Frank Ocean

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“Kill V. Maim” – Grimes

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“Gosh” – Jamie xx

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“Oh No” – Jessy Lanza

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“Wolves” – Kanye West

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“Glowed Up” – Kaytranada x Anderson .Paak

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“Super Hero” – Kool Keith x MF DOOM

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“Freak” – Lana Del Rey

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“Les Cactus” – The Last Shadow Puppets

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“1 Night” – Lil Yachty

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“Technique” – Mai Lan

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“Brujas” – Princess Nokia

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“Human” – Sevdaliza

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You can check the whole playlist (only Frank Ocean‘s “Nikes” is missing) on our YouTube channel!

You can also check our other lists:

20 Favorite Videos

20 Favorite EPs

20 Favorite Albums and Mixtapes

Radar 2017

100 Favorite Tracks