Andrew Whitehouse so consistently has a gift for crafting music that feels both intimate and explosive, and his latest single “Bitter Storm,” might be his most emotionally charged yet. Across its 3 minutes and 50 seconds, the track captures a perfect balance between restraint and release, building from a delicate whisper into a full-bodied alternative rock anthem that leaves a lingering ache long after it fades.
Read MoreOn Echomatica, the Auckland-based four-piece of the same name announce themselves as one of the most exciting new forces in modern indie music. Their self-titled debut album is a lush, immersive journey through sound and feeling ultimately creating a masterclass in blending atmosphere and emotion. Through dream pop, shoegaze, and alternative rock, it’s the kind of debut that absolutely floored us on first listen!
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Read MoreJake Cassman’s “Trying to Mourn a Friend of Mine” is the kind of song that sneaks up on you, like a deceptively simple tune that grows deeper and more affecting with every listen. Rooted in an acoustic strum that runs like a literal heartbeat through the track, it’s a raw, heartfelt, and refreshingly human reflection on loss, connection, and the strange contradictions of mourning.
Read MoreWith “My October Rose,” Dan Gober serves up easily one of his most tender and evocative performances to date. It’s a poetic and deeply human reflection on “resilience, beauty, and the quiet power of devotion”. Known for his inventive “Junk Rawk” style essentially meaning a fusion of unconventional instruments, gritty textures, and soulful melodies, he trades that in for something a little more introspective here. The result is a song that feels timeless, cinematic, and entirely his own.
Read MoreManchester’s LUCIGENIC arrive with purpose and poise on their debut album, Silence Counts for Nothing, a record that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary. Out October 10th, 2025, this collection is a stunning, cinematic reflection on the loss of human connection in an era where conversation has been replaced by screens, and silence feels less like peace and more like apathy. Equal parts dream-pop reverie and post-punk rebellion, it’s an album that wrestles with disconnection but never loses sight of hope.
Read MoreKristen Kelly’s latest single, “The Next Right Thing,” is a breathtaking display of emotional grace! It’s immediately the kind of song that doesn’t just play through your speakers but settles in your chest and stays there. Released on October 1st, 2025, the track marks a deeply personal and resonant moment in Kelly’s career, blending her country roots with a soulful tenderness that feels timeless.
Read MoreWith his debut single “Left Hand Lane,” Louisiana-born singer-songwriter Steve Mac McCullough officially arrives on the country scene with a sound that’s both refreshingly familiar and entirely his own. Clocking in at just under two minutes, the song wastes no time making an impression as it’s sharp, witty, and full of the kind of humor that can only come from someone who’s lived it. McCullough turns the everyday annoyance of a slow driver in the passing lane into a clever slice of Americana, proving that great country storytelling doesn’t always need to take the long road.
Read MoreWith Bending, Acid Smoothie, the project of Southern California multi-instrumentalist Paul Dunne, has delivered a record that doesn’t just nod to the golden age of fuzzed-out garage rock but it tears through it with modern intensity and emotional honesty. Across its 8 exceptional songs, Bending feels both like a high-volume meditation on identity, change, and the weight of the past, filtered through walls of distortion and the thrill of sonic abandon.
Read MoreWith Destined to Fail, released on October 3rd, 2025, Violet Love delivers one of the most emotionally charged and sonically daring EPs of the year. The New Jersey-born, queer Latin American artist lays bare the unfiltered truths of self-discovery, trauma, and transformation across three stunningly crafted tracks. Clocking in at just ten minutes, this EP feels both intimate and monumental, the kind of project that lingers long after the final note fades.
Read MoreMoheda’s “Hard to Stay,” released on September 23rd, is a thunderous statement from a band that refuses to play by the rules. Recorded at London’s legendary Metropolis Studios, the single reintroduces Oliver Moheda’s long-running project with renewed purpose, unflinching conviction, and a sound that’s as fierce as it is deeply human. This is not just another rock track, it’s a manifesto wrapped in distortion and melody, a cry for individuality in a world obsessed with conformity.
Read MoreWith their debut single “Shipwrecked” just released on October 3rd, Maryland’s Red Skies Dawning have announced themselves as a band unwilling to tiptoe into the scene, they’ve certifiably kicked that damn door wide open. The track clocking in at just over three and a half minutes, is an explosive, modern rock anthem that bridges raw emotional weight with the kind of sonic power built to fill arenas.
Read MoreWith Stray Bullet Blues, Minneapolis-based guitarist, composer, and educator Cody Steinmann proves once again why he’s one of the most exhilarating players in modern jazz. Across eight instrumental tracks spanning a generous 52 minutes, Steinmann brings his signature fusion of jazz and rock into sharper, harder focus, leaning into a bolder, electrified sound that brims with urgency and energy. The result is an album that feels both virtuosic and visceral and one that we are looooving.
Read MoreWith Uncrossing The Stars, the UK indie Americana Folk duo Foxbridge have crafted an EP that is absolutely intimate and expansive. It delivers a heartfelt meditation on life’s messier moments delivered with a euphoric lift. Officially released on October 3rd the five-song collection distills everything that makes Foxbridge such a captivating new force with those lush harmonies, thoughtful arrangements, and an emotional honesty that hits big.
Read MoreBayamón’s rising star JUIC3 makes an undeniable statement with “Love Away,” a song that proves sometimes less truly is more. Released on April 18th, 2025, this breezy R&B cut clocks in at just two and a half minutes, but in that short span it radiates a warmth and sincerity that lingers long after the track ends. It’s a deceptively simple piece of music, airy production, a gently swaying groove, and a melody that floats like smoke
Read MoreByron Bay’s Off Judy have never been shy about throwing everything they have into their music, but with their debut full-length Good Boy, they’ve kicked down the door to something bigger, sharper, and more explosive than ever before. Across its 11 tracks, the record is a full-bodied sprint through the band’s trademark powerpop-punk energy; hook-heavy, raw, and unashamedly alive.
Read MoreWith AO, Seoul-based producer and DJ Lipsleek has created a techno cut that feels tailor-made for peak-time festival madness, yet it carries a conceptual weight that elevates it far beyond the usual dancefloor fodder. Standing for Alpha and Omega, the track embodies beginnings and endings. In just two and a half minutes, three and a half in its extended mix, the artist distills the essence of rave culture into a sonic experience that feels both primal and futuristic.
Read MoreNew Laconia’s latest release, Stardust Bear Bazaar, Pt. 1, is an invitation into a sprawling universe where music, animation, and storytelling collide for something incredibly cool. The Ukrainian collective, led by founder Alex Syniakov and a team of accomplished writers, musicians, and producers, have built something bigger than a single song. They’ve created a literal world that feels like equal parts rock opera, animated series, and “cosmic pub crawl”.
Read MoreWith “Crossroads,” the international electronic collective under:tones continue to carve out their own lane in the ever-expanding landscape of dance music. Out now via Through The Void Records, the single marks not only a follow-up to their debut but also a clear statement of intent: this project is about building immersive worlds, one track at a time.
Read MoreWith his latest release, “Jumping From So High” (out September 2th), Leo Sawikin cements himself as one of indie music’s most compelling rising voices. It’s a euphoric, dream pop–leaning track that glows with optimism and bursts of color, but at its core, it also reveals a songwriter with rock roots and a keen sense of craft. Produced by Seattle legend Phil Ek, the single feels expansive, cinematic, and effortlessly uplifting, a signpost of bigger things to come
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