Typically we cover independent artists across the spectrum, but when a company comes across our desk like this, it was 100% a no-brainer to have a quick chat. Mathew Marrone of Youvmerch was kind enough to answer some our questions surrounding what it’s like to run an independent merchandise company these days. We learned plenty about the industry, but go ahead and learn for yourselves by reading our Q&A below!

Some songs are built to make you dance, and some are built to make you feel something deeper while you're doing it. Angel Dweh's new single "Hurtin Dem" manages to do both at once, and it's easily one of the most compelling records to come out of Liberia's music scene this year.

Some artists announce a new era with a whisper, but Piper Connolly announces hers with a full on detonation, and "body bag" is proof that she knows exactly how to make an entrance. Following the momentum of "beautiful life," this new single marks a much darker and bolder step for the rising alt-pop artist. It's the kind of track that instantly reframes what you thought you knew about her.

There's something really exciting about catching an artist right at the start of their journey, and Arman Milan's "Runnin'" makes that excitement impossible to ignore. Right off the bat we’ll tell you, he’s currently 2 for 2 on singles that are just outstanding! Just 17 years old and hailing from Ellicott City, Maryland, this self-taught musician is only two singles into his career, but he's already showing the kind of instincts that usually take years to develop.

Every so often a debut single comes along that doesn't feel like an introduction so much as a statement, and that's exactly what "Skyfall" is for independent UK hip-hop artist Dru Melodics. Released through 1638 Music as the first chapter of his upcoming project "No Promises," this track wastes no time letting you know you're listening to someone with something real to say. Debut singles rarely impress from an artist finding their vision, but this completely subverts that expectation with a song that hits hard.