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There are some really fun songs in today’s Pick Your Poison, starting off with a few delightful highlights courtesy of Emotional Oranges, Noah Cyrus, and Tei Shi (ft. Blood Orange). After the jump you can discover even more from Boys Noize x Francis and the Lights, CJ Fly (ft. Joey Bada$$), DAWN (ft. Malibu Miitch & Quay Dash), Dove Cameron, Fetty Wap, Majjin Boo, Mike Posner, Roosevelt, and more!

Emotional Oranges – Your Best Friend Is A Hater

Noah Cyrus – Lonely

Tei Shi – Even If It Hurts (ft. Blood Orange)

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There’s plenty to love in today’s Pick Your Poison, starting with fresh songs from Blush FM, lophile (ft. Amber Mark & Col3trane), and Wildlife. Slip past the jump for additional music from artists such as Anne Muller, Avid Dancer (ft. POP Etc), Big Wild, Brevin Kim, Hannah Connolly, Lauren Sanderson, The Springfields, Sullivan King & Kompany, and Wiki.

Blush FM – Move

lophile – No Bus (ft. Amber Mark & Col3trane)

Wildlife – No Control

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You may recognize the Free Nationals from their collaborations with Anderson .Paak, but now they’re striking out on their own with an album that includes a whole busload of special guests. You can hear one of those below, which features JID, Kadhja Bonet, and MIKNNA. Other highlights in today’s Pick Your Poison come from The Mynabirds (covering a Portishead classic), and Overcoats. Ride on past the jump for even more music from BANNERS, DEYO, FARR, Jeremy Pascal, JES, Ness Heads, Tee Grizzley, Tiesto & Mabel, and Wes Period.

Free Nationals, JID, Kadhja Bonet & MIKNNA – On Sight

The Mynabirds – Glory Box (Portishead cover)

Overcoats – Leave If You Wanna

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There are some pretty great tracks in today’s Pick Your Poison, but then again I could probably say that most days. Don’t miss highlights in this set from Chicago’s own Fran, plus lovely ones from Lisa Prank and Vetiver. You’ll find plenty more after the jump, too. Look for songs from Daniel Loumpouridis (ft. Freddy Kennett), Djunah, Gryffin (ft. Gorgon City & AlunaGeorge), Jelani Aryeh, Jonathan Fire*Eater, Kleerup (ft. AlunaGeorge), Some Bodies, S-Type, and more!

Fran – Company

Lisa Prank – Ignore It

Vetiver – Swaying

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Riot Fest 2019 was a wild time, and my primary takeaway was that Bikini Kill absolutely slay. More later, but in the meantime please enjoy this fresh edition of Pick Your Poison. HIghlights in this set come from a team-up between Big Boi, Sleepy Brown & CeeLo Green, along with new ones from Jhene Aiko and Julia Michaels. After the jump you’ll find even more music from the likes of The Academic, Au/Ra, Bblasian, Joyner Lucas, K$upreme, The Knocks (ft. Gallant), Open Mike Eagle, Ricky Remedy (ft. Smokepurpp & Zay27), and Russ.

Big Boi, Sleepy Brown & CeeLo Green – Intentions

Jhené Aiko – Trigger Protection Mantra

Julia Michaels – If You Need Me

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Riot Fest kicks off this weekend, and if you have plans to visit Douglas Park to catch some great live music I’ll meet you in the pit. Which pit? Let’s say all of them just to be safe. I’m particularly looking forward to Bikini Kill, among others. In the meantime, here’s another edition of Pick Your Poison to aid in the discovery of some new music. Highlights today come from Chiiild (ft. Shungudzo), Jacques Greene, and Rex Orange County. Beyond that, click through the jump and enjoy songs from ayokay, Claire George, Dennis Lloyd, Friendship, Jack Larsen, Jean Tonique, Kate Tempest, vox, and Yangze.

Chiiild – Back to Life (ft. Shungudzo)

Jacques Greene – Do It Without You

Rex Orange County – 10/10

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You’ll find plenty of delights in today’s Pick Your Poison, with highlights coming from Anna of the North, SOFI TUKKER, and Spielbergs just to kick things off. Move further beyond the jump to discover even more tracks from Cara Hammond, Chaos in the CBD, Conan Gray, Daniella Mason, Giant Swan, Honors, Injury Reserve (ft. Code Orange & JPEGMAFIA), Nancy, and Two Feet.

Anna of the North – Dream Girl

SOFI TUKKER – Purple Hat

Spielbergs – Running All the Way Home

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Let’s kick off September on a strong note, with new songs from Alessia Cara, Slotface, and Tim Ayre. Of course those are just the highlights, and you can find plenty more music after the jump from artists such as ATRIP, Bernard Jabs (ft. Iann Dior), Desert Sharks, DJ ST THOMAS, GRAACE, Ruel, Ryahn, SAYMYNAME & Riot Ten (ft. Milano the Don), and S-Type.

Alessia Cara – October

Sløtface – Stuff

Tim Ayre – Not Like It Should Be

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A John Maus cover from Chicago’s own Deeper leads off today’s Pick Your Poison, along with other highlights from mxmtoon and Post Malone. Wait, hold on, Post Malone?! Yeah, I’m as surprised as you are. Maybe give the song a try and see what you think. Then keep going past the jump for more songs from Alec Benjamin, Beau Diako (ft. emawk), Dillon Francis, FEVA, Konradsen, Minor Pieces, Peach Tree Rascals, Redrago, and S-Type.

Deeper – Bennington (John Maus cover)

mxmtoon – dream of you

Post Malone – Circles

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The highlights of today’s Pick Your Poison come courtesy of Gallant, Kindness, and Young Gravy & Chief Keef. But wait, there’s more after the jump! Don’t miss more music from Blake Rose, Blink-182 (ft. Lil Wayne), Brasstracks (ft. Kyle Dion), Cheat Codes (ft. Sofia Reyes & Willy William), Cones, Honest Men, Kyson, Stolen Jars, and Young Bombs (ft. GiGi).

Gallant – Sleep On It

Kindness – Raise Up (SIngle Version)

Yung Gravy & Chief Keef – Tampa Bay Bustdown

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Some nice highlights today from artists like Djunah, Luke Temple (Here We Go Magic, The Microphones), and a RAC remix of a Tycho track. Cruise on past the jump for more music from 5K HD, Emergency Tiara, HELLBOUND!, Lindstrom, Mika, The Neighbourhood, Rachel K Collier, Vera Hotsauce, and more!

Djunah – Animal Kingdom

Luke Temple – Taking Chances

Tycho – Pink & Blue (RAC Mix ft. Saint Sinner)

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Similar to a perfect storm, every now and then an edition of Pick Your Poison is so packed with quality tracks that it’s nearly impossible to only choose a couple to highlight. Today is one of those days, so even though I’m strongly recommending that you listen to the Alex Cameron, Anna of the North, and Brittany Howard songs below, you should probably just keep going beyond the jump and don’t stop until you reach the very bottom. That way, you can uncover gems from artists like Annabel Allum, Boris, Dance Yourself Clean (ft. LOLLIES), Darci (ft. Nessly), Jeezy (ft. Meek Mill), margo, Sui Zhen, Tourist, and more.

Alex Cameron – Far From Born Again

Anna of the North – Playing Games

Brittany Howard – He Loves Me

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