Ben Heyworth’s "Creatures" is a soulful, nostalgic return worth the wait

After years away from the spotlight, Ben Heyworth re-emerges with Creatures, a stunning three-track EP that feels both timeless and acutely present — a work that captures the delicate poetry of ordinary lives and the streets they inhabit. Older, wiser, and more reflective, Heyworth has distilled a lifetime of stories and sonics into a record that’s as intimate as a conversation over pints and as sweeping as the Manchester skies he sings beneath.

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bardz confronts the storm within on beautiful EP, "the only way out is through"

There’s a rare kind of honesty in bardz’s new EP, the only way out is through — the sort of record that doesn’t so much ask for your attention as quietly command it, like a flickering candle in a darkened room. The Los Angeles-based artist, known for blending atmospheric electronic textures with indie sensibilities, strips his sound back to something achingly intimate on this six-track confessional, and in doing so, delivers his most compelling work to date.

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DJ IXYALA talks new single "AfroTech", Electronic Music, & much more

London-based Producer and DJ IXYALA is stepping into a new artistic era - one where energy, emotion, and innovation converge. Having worked across the Electronic Music scene on a variety of different projects, IXYALA’s creative shift is marked by the arrival of his debut single ‘AfroTech:’ a track that channels ancestral undertones, modern sound design, and personal expression into a hypnotic, forward-thinking production. As he works to carve his own lane, driven by his passion and enthusiasm for music,

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Carson Beyer’s “The Truth” delivers a soulful sermon in Country form

Carson Beyer’s latest single, “The Truth,” released on May 9th, 2025, is a compelling blend of gospel-infused country and introspective songwriting. Co-written with Prescott Harter and John Haywood, and co-produced alongside acclaimed guitarist Sol Littlefield, the track stands as a testament to Beyer’s ability to merge traditional country elements with modern sensibilities.

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Dolan’s “Reckless” is a soulful leap into Love’s unknown

In a musical landscape where authenticity often takes a backseat to production gloss, Tennessee-raised and Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter Dolan emerges as a refreshing exception. His latest single, “Reckless,” released on May 9th, 2025, is a heartfelt exploration of love’s exhilarating uncertainties, blending country, rock, and soul into a compelling narrative.

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Whitney soar back to peak form on new single, "Darling"

With their latest single “Darling,” Chicago duo Whitney—comprising Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich—return to the introspective warmth that first captivated listeners on their 2016 debut, Light Upon the Lake. Released on May 28, 2025, this concise track marks their first new music since 2023's Spark and serves as a poignant prelude to their upcoming North American tour .

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Poets In Heat find their spark on lyric-focused EP, "Childish Things"

Erich Russek has always been a restless storyteller, and on Childish Things, the latest EP from his long-running outfit Poets In Heat, he sounds as vital and slyly subversive as ever. Across six tracks and a tight 21 minutes, Russek and company unspool a genre-hopping fever dream of rock, noir-funk, and lyrical satire — a collection of darkly whimsical modern fables disguised in the trappings of classic nursery rhymes.

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Vegas gets a dose of the Future with Sphere Concerts

Las Vegas shows have always been a spectacle. Now, the Sphere has landed, and it's not just an eyeball. This insane venue is packing some serious sonic experiences, combining mind-bending tech with live music. We are talking next-level immersion here, folks, and some seriously legendary acts have already gone for it. Ready to have your perception of a concert totally flipped?

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LUNA & The Gents turn back the clock with irresistibly fun single, “Farm Days”

Where music is dominated by digital polish and genre-blurring experimentation, sometimes it’s the simplest songs that cut through the noise. With their third single Farm Days, LUNA & The Gents deliver an unabashedly joyful, sun-soaked slice of pure countryside nostalgia — a three-minute musical getaway that feels like a backyard hoedown with your most charmingly eccentric friends.

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Julianna Joy ignites Alt Pop with an electrifying single, “Better”

In the ever-evolving landscape of alternative pop, few artists manage to blend vulnerability with innovation as seamlessly as Julianna Joy. Her latest single, “Better,” the third release from her forthcoming debut album SOMEBODY CALL THE FIREMEN!, stands as a testament to her growth as a songwriter and producer, offering a sonic journey that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

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Ido Eylon’s "Didn’t Know" is a soulful Jazz-Rock reverie that transcends borders

In an era where overproduction often trumps musical sincerity, Israeli virtuoso Ido Eylon reminds us of the transcendent power of live, heart-to-heart performance with Didn’t Know — a nostalgic, intimate, and deeply moving single that lands like a modern jazz-rock classic in the making. Known as one of the most successful pianists and composers to emerge from Israel’s fertile music scene, Eylon once again proves his mastery not just as a musician, but as a storyteller and sonic architect.

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How Music keeps Family Memories alive

Music has a way of capturing what words often can’t. It floats in the background of our biggest moments and lingers through the quiet ones. Within families, songs become more than entertainment — they become markers of time, shared rituals, and emotional memory. Whether it’s a parent humming a lullaby, a road trip soundtrack, or a holiday playlist, those sounds often stay with us long after the moments themselves have passed.

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Olivia Brown’s "man rm -ir" is a Glitch-Pop exorcism of heartbreak & healing

In a digital world saturated with pristine pop perfection and algorithm-friendly hooks, Olivia Brown emerges as a defiant outlier — an artist more concerned with sculpting feeling than following formula. On her latest 3-song EP man rm -ir, Brown plunges headfirst into the raw, unfiltered murk of heartbreak, trauma, and the uneasy crawl toward healing. Clocking in at just over eleven and a half minutes, it’s a concise yet deeply immersive experience

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Deflecting Ghosts rip their soul open on cathartic single, "Broken"

If you haven’t yet heard of Deflecting Ghosts, consider Broken your urgent introduction. On only their third single, the rising hard rock outfit has delivered a track that feels less like a song and more like a confession shouted into the void — raw, vulnerable, and utterly unflinching. Broken captures a gut-wrenching turning point: the precise moment when denial crumbles, self-confrontation floods in, and a long-avoided reckoning takes hold.

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JJ’s Music Retaliation shape shifts his sound on single, “Put Out The Fire Before It Gets Higher”

Where many artists still play it safe within genre lanes, JJ’s Music Retaliation barrels through convention once again with “Put Out The Fire Before It Gets Higher” — a thrilling, high-voltage, and wildly experimental single that feels like a sonic acid trip through vintage rock grit, space-age synthscapes, and postmodern indie eccentricity. It’s messy, it’s unpredictable, and it’s absolutely electrifying.

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