In a music landscape saturated with revenge anthems and empowerment ballads, May Roze’s latest single, *“KABSAI (Karma’s A Bitch, So Am I),” emerges as a standout—a masterclass in blending soulful R&B with introspective lyricism and innovative production.
Read MoreThere’s something strikingly human about “Lonely Together,” the latest release from artist D3LTA (Robert Coustas). A masterclass in melodic introspection, the track sits at the intersection of indie-rock tenderness, electronic atmosphere, and classic singer-songwriter grit. It’s one of those rare singles that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant — a gentle, aching commentary on the paradox of modern connectivity.
Read MoreFrom the windswept cliffs of Cornwall comes a song as sprawling and uncompromising as the rugged landscape that bore its creator. Jason Klaire’s “Open The Door” isn’t your typical single—it’s a nine-minute opus, a Pop and Rock epic that doubles as a defiant political statement and a masterclass in slow-burning, layered songwriting. In an era obsessed with TikTok hooks and two-minute streams, Klaire has delivered a track that dares to take its time, and in doing so, carves out something timeless.
Read MoreIn a music world often preoccupied with grandiose declarations of love or heartbreak, rising indie singer-songwriter blue pablo takes a quieter, more introspective route with “Anne Hathaway” — a meditative ballad that feels like a diary entry whispered into the night.
Read MoreJeffrey Chan has long been a name to watch in the electro-pop underground — a master of pairing vulnerable storytelling with pulse-raising beats. With his latest single “Looking,” Chan firmly plants his flag in the center of the queer club scene, delivering a high-octane dance-pop anthem that celebrates connection, desire, and unapologetic self-expression.
Read MoreThere are songs that entertain, and then there are songs that demand to be heard. J Rosa’s latest single, “Don’t Drink The Water,” is very much the latter — a searing, soul-drenched blend of R&B, Hip-Hop, and socially charged lyricism that resonates far beyond the speakers.
Read MoreMolly Devine isn’t just chasing the light on “Good Vibes Only” — she’s commanding it. After years of genre-bending and sonic soul-searching, Devine lands firmly on a sound that feels like slipping on a silk jumpsuit under a disco ball: shimmering, empowered, and radiating retro-glam charm. This track marks the dawn of a thrilling new era for the indie darling, one where heartbreak takes a back seat to unapologetic joy and defiant resilience.
Read MoreIn music where borders are increasingly meaningless and creativity travels faster than light, Michellar’s latest single, “I cant meet you!”, is a shimmering testament to the global language of groove. Recorded at the all-female, trailblazing Women’s Audio Mission studio in San Francisco and polished to perfection in Romania, this track is proof that the future of funk is everywhere — and it sounds realllll good.
Read MoreIn a world where so much of modern rock feels like it’s playing it safe, Rich Chambers continues to remind us what unapologetic, no-frills, soul-baring rock ‘n’ roll sounds like. His latest single, “Only In Vegas,” is a swaggering, rock-soaked anthem that feels tailor-made for late-night neon glow and a shot of something strong. It’s a high-energy, genre-blurring track that fuses modern rock edge with vintage blues grit and a pop undercurrent that keeps it all irresistibly catchy.
Read MoreAfter bursting onto the scene earlier this year with a bold, grunge-soaked debut that proudly wore its ‘90s alt-rock influences on its sleeve, Brandi Myer could have easily doubled down on that raw, electrified energy. Instead, with her sophomore single “Crossing the Lines,” Myer chooses introspection over bravado, revealing a deeper, more nuanced side to her songwriting — and proving she’s far more than a one-note rock revivalist.
Read MoreIn a musical climate often dominated by surface gloss and fleeting trends, it’s a rare and precious thing to encounter an album like EMER’s Concurrence — a work so deeply rooted in introspection, vulnerability, and sonic craft that it feels less like an album and more like a living, breathing document of the human condition. This record doesn’t just sound beautiful; it feels necessary.
Read MoreFew contemporary jazz artists embody both the spirit of tradition and the pulse of modernity quite like Fiona Ross. The multi-award-winning vocalist, pianist, journalist, and founder of the trailblazing Women in Jazz Media has built a career out of defying expectations, carving out space for bold, emotionally resonant storytelling in a genre too often content to coast on nostalgia.
Read MoreIn a music climate where genre lines have all but disappeared, it takes more than just ambition to truly synthesize disparate styles into something that feels fresh and urgent. Enter pretty, baby!, the debut EP from Oakland’s Pillowprince, a four-track collection that boldly stitches together indie rock, shoegaze haze, slowcore melancholia, and queercore defiance into a sharp, emotionally charged, and unapologetically queer statement. Released via the reliably progressive Dune Altar label, pretty, baby! isn’t just a promising debut — it’s a necessary one.
Read MoreIn an age when rock music often feels either over-polished or nostalgically derivative, Gabrielle Ornate emerges as a singular force: a bohemian visionary weaving mythology, rock grit, and pop sensibility into a spellbinding sonic tapestry. Her latest single, “Stolen Faces,” is more than a song — it’s a modern fable cloaked in shimmering riffs, impassioned vocals, and cosmic atmosphere. It’s the kind of track that reminds you rock can still be both primal and poetic.
Read MoreIn an era where genre lines blur and musical identities often feel transient, Canary Complex’s A Whisper of Spring arrives as a bold, cohesive statement—an album that not only embraces its influences but reimagines them into something wholly original. The solo project of American multi-instrumentalist, Canary Complex has been quietly redefining visual kei for a global audience, and this latest release is a testament to that vision.
Read MoreIn an era where digital perfection often overshadows human nuance, Swiss drummer Manuel Pasquinelli's Heartbeat Drumming: Bellmund Session emerges as a profound testament to the organic essence of rhythm. Known for his work with Sonar and collaborations with David Torn, Pasquinelli ventures into uncharted territory with this solo endeavor, aligning his drumming with the natural cadence of his own heartbeat.
Read MoreKevin Johnson & Nick Bowen aren’t chasing trends. On Moves Like A Record, their sixth studio collaboration, the two artists continue to carve out a sonic identity rooted in raw expression, indie rock intimacy, and a poetic sense of time and space. It’s an album that doesn't just play — it breathes, pulses, and spins with emotion, just like the title suggests. And like a beloved vinyl on the turntable, it’s got that lived-in warmth that you want to keep coming back to.
Read MoreIn a time when pop often plays it safe, Noctæra charts a bold new path—one paved with medieval intrigue, digital disconnection, and glowing production highs. Their latest single, “Never Came To Be,” is more than just a luminous synth-pop track—it’s a mythical adventure wrapped in an irresistible rhythmic pulse. Drawing listeners into a fantasy realm where the lines between reality and game blur, the song becomes a glittering lament for something beautiful that almost happened… but didn’t.
Read MoreIn a music landscape often sanitized for mass appeal, TheHeartsOfInfinity's latest single, “THAT STUPID FUCKING COWLICK!!!!,” stands as a defiant outburst of unfiltered emotion. Serving as a precursor to the forthcoming album Mr. Monarchist, this track channels a visceral energy that is both cathartic and confrontational.
Read MoreIn an era increasingly muddled by misinformation and digital noise, Dutch multi-instrumentalist and music therapist Harry Kappen isn’t here to whisper—he’s here to roar. On his latest single “Break These Chains,” the second release from his new album Four (via MTS Records), Kappen makes a defiant, electrified stand against the pervasive spread of fake news and propaganda. It’s a powerfully anthemic rock song with heart, purpose, and grit—and it just might be one of the most rousing protest songs of the year.
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