Before Sean Hopkins began releasing records under his own name, he played bass in indie bands and toured the East Coast, enduring the long drives and borrowed floors that make up the less romantic side of being a musician. When he returned to writing after years away, he picked up his acoustic guitars and started working alone. Chasing Ghosts in the Dark appeared in 2022, followed by Pictures of Nothing in 2024. Now comes Shadows & Light, an album whose familiarity suits a so

Carmie is one of those artists that always manages to tell tales through her music, and in doing so, you're getting a lot of persona thrown at you. This is one of the most lovable aspects of her songs, and throughout it all, she manages to blend several genres but lean into that Americana feel along the way. It certainly seems like pop and country are two of her bigger influences, and you hear a lot of that throughout her music. This sets the tone for her latest release, Side

Jet Lag Motel return with a new EP that leans into everything from elements of pop punk to modern-style indie rock, and most of it is extremely radio-friendly, while some of it even gives me the vibe of the kind of stuff you would hear on the radio in the early 2000s or late 90s. The record is filled with bright guitar tone, catchy hooks, a vibrant kind of energy, and comes through with a bit of a punch, which is something pop rock needs. One thing is for sure: no matter what

A new double single release from Iman Taghadossi comes through with a gorgeous sonic drive, vast undertones, and a sort of graceful electronic and cinematic backbone that you're able to really feed into in terms of its energy. The release blends different approaches and subgenres of electronic music, building these robust atmospheres that you're able to get engulfed by. Of course, I mean this in the best ways possible. It's actually super fun to get swallowed up by these song

Jen Ash has officially released her powerful new single “Freedom,” a deeply personal and emotionally charged song inspired by the difficult subject of forced marriage. With the release, Ash uses her music as a platform to address an issue that is often left unspoken, creating a song centered around courage, self-expression, and the pursuit of freedom. Written as a voice for women and girls who may be unable to speak for themselves, “Freedom” confronts the reality of forced ma

Refinement_2026 works best when it lets its contrasts stay visible. Poke A Brain moves between heavier rock passages, smoother grooves, theatrical vocals and more atmospheric ideas without trying to make everything sound like it came from the same template. That gives the record a loose, exploratory character, and even when the transitions are abrupt, there is usually enough personality in the individual tracks to keep things moving. “WILD IS WEST” opens with a lot of energy

Matt DeAngelis returns with his latest single, “Playing God,” a bright and catchy piece of contemporary pop songwriting that explores some much heavier ideas underneath its polished surface. The song circles around the feeling that, as people, we often want to believe we can control our own fate, even when so much of life remains completely outside of our hands. There is also a politically charged quality woven into the song, giving its message an added sense of relevance as

PRAYERS, the project of artist Leafar Seyer, returns with the first chapter of a new Spanish-language era leading into the forthcoming four-song EP ‘ORACIONES.’ “No Tengo Calma” and its cinematic video arrive September 11, followed by an extensive fall tour, including an appearance at Darker Waves Festival with Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins. Watch the music video on Youtube Purchase tickets for Fall “No Tengo Calma” tour PRAYERS, the project of artist, musician and cult