On their newest single Mizuri, Boston-based indie folk band John Lebanon has delivered a short, shimmering track that channels awakening, reinvention, and hope with a grace that feels effortless. It’s got that easiness about it that screams summer listening, so please, give it a spin whenever you can!
Read MoreRight off the bat, this album is ambitious, but fully hits the mark in originality and truly feeling fresh. On Reach the Stars, Zurich-based songwriter and composer Alex Wellkers embodies that ambition with an album that feels as expansive as its title suggests. Fusing rock grit with pop accessibility and weaving in the drama of classical instrumentation, Wellkers has crafted an album that is both elegant, fiery, and timeless.
Read MoreSylph, the new collaborative EP from Hilgrove Kenrick and Nick Norton-Smith, is one of those rare pieces of music that simply moves you within the first song. Spanning four tracks of breathtaking instrumental soundscapes, it manages to be simultaneously intimate and vast, cinematic and deeply personal, and undeniably soothing.
Read MoreMichael Pos has long built his career on the strength of dualities from the precision of his classical training against the rawness of lived experience. On his new single, “You” (released on August 21st, 2025), those dualities don’t just coexist, they dance, intertwine, and ultimately reveal a songwriter who has never sounded more sure of himself.
Read MoreBoey’s “When Will It End?” is more than a single, it’s a cry into the void, one that resonates with both urgency and heart. Released on August 15th, 2025, the track arrives as a haunting indie pop anthem with folkiness about it, a piece of music that takes the overwhelming weight of war and global unrest and distills it into something deeply personal, yet universally felt. It’s the sound of an artist unwilling to stay silent while the world burns.
Read MoreMoheda’s “Invasion” is not the kind of song that fades politely into the background. Released August 3rd, 2025, it arrives as a blistering rock anthem that fuses punk rock’s sneer with soul metal’s raw, guttural punch, demanding attention from the very first riff. For Oliver Moheda, the restless visionary behind the project, this single is more than just a track. It’s a manifesto, a howl, and a reminder that rock at its best is meant to shake both the body and the conscience.
Read MoreWith his project JJ’s Music Retaliation, Daniel Greenwood has always flirted with the fringes of rock, pushing boundaries with experimental flourishes and bold, genre-bending turns. But on “Break Down,” released under his ever-restless banner, Greenwood seems to crystallize his vision more than ever before, creating a track that is as hypnotic as it is explosive.
Read MoreMeant to be blasted out of your car stereo, No Drinks For Jimmy delivers big with “Year of Me (The Brunswick Song),” an anthemic surge of pop-punk that’s equal parts nostalgia and carving a path for the future. It’s a song about standing at life’s crossroads and choosing to take the loud, unapologetic path instead of fading into the background, and it hits with the kind of urgency that makes you want to roll the windows down and scream the words until your throat gives out.
Read MoreThe way fans consume music has evolved. Today, it’s not just about hearing the beat—it’s about seeing it. From pulsing waves to immersive backdrops, visuals are now a vital part of how tracks are experienced. Whether you’re a rising indie artist or a seasoned producer, creating visuals can transform your music into something unforgettable.
Read MoreWith their all new single Loneliest at Best, RIOT SON arrive with a sound that’s both achingly familiar and undeniably fresh. Released right on August 18th, 2025, the Boone, NC-based project has crafted a track that draws deeply from the moody alternative rock and emo textures of the early 2000’s, while reshaping those influences into something modern and thrillingly alive.
Read MoreTouring brings unforgettable thrills, but the long days, tight timelines and nonstop hustle can wear you down fast. Turn chaos into calm with a few smart strategies. Whether you’re planning your route or taking a self-care day to focus on your mental health, these six tips will keep your crew energized, focused and in good spirits.
Read MoreWith REBORN, Amara-Fe delivers the kind of debut album that feels less like a cautious first step and more like a bold declaration of sound, style, and those standout vocals. Released recently on August 9th, 2025, the record immediately shows off her evolution from songwriter to fully formed artist.
Read MoreJane N’ The Jungle’s new single “Parasite” is an immediate blast in the modern rock landscape as they’ve created a ferocious and unapologetically loud track. Produced by Cameron Mizell (Machine Gun Kelly, Jelly Roll), the track takes on the rise of AI and flips it into a sonic firestorm about humanity’s slow slide into dependency. 100%, it’s one of the band’s most electrifying performances to date.
Read MoreIzzy Imamura’s “Shade of Green” is proof that a song doesn’t need to be loud to be commanding. The rising New York City indie pop artist trades big production for intimacy here, offering a stripped-down acoustic performance that feels as personal as a secret shared over coffee. Just released to the world on August 15th, it’s a track that shows just how much power can be found in restraint.
Read MoreIn just over three minutes, Florida manage to distill decades of rock tradition into something that feels effortlessly alive in the present. God’s Waiting Room is the kind of single that reminds you why you fell in love with rock in the first place. From the strum of the first chord alone is enough to transport you somewhere warm, breezy, and endlessly free.
Read MoreFrom the first crack of the snare to the last lingering guitar chord, Vice Market cements Captain Mantis as a band with a rare combination of reverence for rock’s golden eras and the confidence to twist it into something entirely their own. Across its four tracks, the Monterrey, Mexico-based quartet prove they can channel the swagger of ‘70s hard rock, the lush intimacy of a ballad, the tight rhythmic snap of Latin-infused grooves, and the allure of classic pop melodies, all while having a blast doing it.
Read MoreKansas City’s nightlife and dining scene is about to get a serious upgrade. On Friday, September 12, Palm Tree Crew — the global lifestyle, entertainment, and hospitality brand co-founded by world-renowned DJ Kygo and his manager Myles Shear — will debut its newest hotspot, Palm Tree Club, in the heart of the buzzing Power & Light District.
Read MoreWith “Circles,” London’s own Solum delivers a masterclass in how to fuse raw emotional storytelling with vibrant, genre-blurring production. Written and recorded in the solitude of his own room, the track distills the claustrophobic push and pull of a toxic relationship into something both deeply personal and immediately infectious. It’s the sound of frustration and longing looping endlessly, ultimately showing off an artist finding a way to make that repetition exhilarating.
Read MoreWith Slow Trees and its companion piece Slow Trees (Vocal Deepener), Sophia Aya transforms Kat Kikta’s searing pro-peace anthem into a pair of sprawling soundscapes that feel less like songs and more like environments. At 13 minutes and 33 seconds each, these remixes are designed for full immersion creating intimate moments where you set everything else aside and sort of let the music wash right over you.
Read MoreFrom the first 30 seconds of Wasting Time, it’s clear ARENTUMINE, Portland’s own Justin Alvarez, has crafted something far more ambitious than a standard debut. Born from the emotional fallout of a breakup, this 12 song and 37 minute record is both catharsis and creation. Ultimately he’s made a scrapbook that captures frustration, longing, and flashes of hope with meticulous care.
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