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Billy Ray Norris
Billy Ray Norris is a Tesla cowboy writing shotgun on a future stage display. Guitar in hand, in a Country band, from Nashville, Carlsbad, Portland, Hilo, and LA. Is he a robot, or just another red-dirt day? With roots in Texas, Oklahoma he grew up learning how to love The Notebook way. And that Montana Gold, when left alone, still seems to play. So what the hay? Who’s Billy Ray? He’s a genre-jumping wrangler, started gospel, then went country, folk jazz and rock, then back t
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Nov 191 min read
sdgmacey
I am a VT songwriter looking to work with and collaborate with artists to create music that inspires, heals, and excites. My goal is get a publishing deal, and be known as a great collaborator for musicians. I write in Metal, Rock, Punk, and Pop. Both male and female bands, and also write in folk and country as well.
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Nov 191 min read
Nuse
With over three decades of unrelenting thrash metal power, NUSE has become a mainstay in the underground scene—blazing stages alongside Cannibal Corpse, Testament, and Clutch. Their globally streamed single “Malibu” and award-winning videos “Swept Away” and “Scoundrel” mark a bold new era leading into Evilution – Vol. II, just dropped Summer 2025. Fueled by raw intensity, viral fan support, and a no-fake-followers policy, NUSE continues to dominate the metal landscape with au
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Nov 191 min read
Eylsia
Eylsia Nicolas is a first-generation American singer-songwriter of Irish and Filipino heritage whose journey from international tennis courts to the recording studio reflects resilience, innovation, and artistic passion. Once ranked on the world stage in tennis with appearances at Wimbledon and the US Open—and becoming the youngest winner of the Irish Open at just 14—Eylsia pivoted from athletics to the music industry following a career-ending injury.She went on to serve as E
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Nov 192 min read
New Records from Major General
The Modern Sonic Synth and Public Consciousness albums are both out now and each one gives off some freshness! Loads of electronic heart while connective grooves and rhythms, melodies and warm instrumentation take over. Piano, synth, beats, and more all rolled into some excellent and well produced pieces of cinematic style. The songs on each record deliver some classic tones and with a lot of melodic hooks, memorable songwriting, and pristine crisp production from beginning
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Nov 141 min read
Bill Aggie
I am a former Drummer -was a founding member of the band that eventually became the hard rock band Molly Hatchet. I dropped out of music and built a large business but never let go of my musical roots. I'm an avid songwriter for over 40 years. I have won 14 prior BillBoard contests awards when they promoted songwriting competitions. I was runner up in Marlboros National Talent Roundup as well. But I have been cheated by Nashville Publishers and Promoters, not being a Nashvill
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Nov 111 min read
Pick Up Goliath
Empire of Circuits is the third single from Artificial Ascendency, the world’s first programmatic metal symphony. This chapter explores a dystopian future under total AI rule, where silence and control have replaced freedom. Fusing mechanical riffs, cinematic sound design, and punishing rhythmic precision, it’s a bleak and immersive experience for fans of Periphery, Gojira, and early Nine Inch Nails. Features Josh Baines (Malevolence) and Mike Malyan (ex-Monuments).
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Nov 111 min read
DREAMBOX
Breakout defies easy categorization. Touching on elements of ambient rock, cinematic electronica, and alternative pop, it feels at once global and intimate. Dreambox’s fearless approach to composition challenges genre conventions and invites audiences to experience a side of Brazilian music rarely showcased on the international stage.
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Nov 111 min read
Alpaca-in-Chief
https://open.spotify.com/track/08xxntXW4AKAMDKXYNcvI8
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Nov 111 min read
Oriana Nash
Oriana Nash is flipping the script on Alt-Indie Pop. Raised in Miami and now based in NYC’s Lower East Side, her sound fuses raw emotion with killer hooks and a fearless mix of pop, indie, and rock. At 7, she got hooked on storytelling after seeing Phantom of the Opera—by 14, she was writing her own songs with a rapper friend, chasing connection through lyrics that cut deep. Her influences? Billie, Lana, Amy, Queen, early Gaga, A$AP, M.I.A.—eclectic, unapologetic, iconic. In
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Nov 111 min read
Zeno_x
Zeno_x is an ambient/electronic music artist whose work transports listeners into a world of serenity and introspection. His compositions blend gentle synths and immersive soundscapes with evocative storytelling, creating a unique fusion of sound and emotion. His latest track, "A Beautiful Hope," showcases his style for crafting melodies that soothe the soul while conveying powerful messages of resilience and hope. Zeno_x aims to offer a peaceful escape through music, making
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Nov 111 min read
Greg Weeks
Greg Weeks’ latest single “If The Sun Dies” is a haunting reflection on desire, distraction, and the tension between what we crave and what life demands. Born from a chord progression that “scratched an itch and demanded further attention,” the track evolves through Weeks’ sculptural process of layering and paring back until only the essential remains. What emerges is music that feels both intimate and expansive, at once grounded in personal reflection and resonant with unive
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Nov 101 min read
AKIHISA YOROZU
Akihisa Yorozu is a Japanese electronic music producer and founder of AY Sound Works. He is the creator of TRANSPLEX, the world’s first scientifically defined dance music genre — a fusion of Complextro and Trance shaped by information theory and auditory neuroscience. His work bridges science and art, exploring the balance between complexity and emotion through precise sound design and intricate rhythmic architecture. Recognized by media and radio outlets across more than 70
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Nov 101 min read
El Turu
I’ll release my next single “Bebe mi copa” on November 7th. Top-tier musicians from Brazil, England, and Spain took part in the recording, creating a unique sound produced by Choby Santoro and Javier Colmen in Madrid. It includes a cinematic-style music video with an intimate atmosphere. https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/3TLuvr0kHuK3nSXKS8EPyx?si=2e08d6503c0d4727
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Nov 101 min read
Lucy Gallant
Bright, colourful, and brilliant, Lucy Gallant has crafted her own genre, which she lovingly refers to as bohemian folk-pop. Anchored in folk-roots and enriched with a twist of dream pop and reggae, her sound is fiercely original, experimental, and avant-garde. The Australian songstress has been hailed as one of the most talented indie artists on the global circuit. Having toured the USA, South and Central America, Japan, Australia, the UK, and much of Europe, she has dazzled
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Nov 103 min read
Nini Iris
Born and raised in Tiblisi, Nini Iris grew up in a household that enjoyed listening to only traditional Georgian folk music. Just from singing around the house and at school parties, Nini's parents already could tell that music was running through her veins. Nini auditioned and competed in the 24th season of The Voice. In the blind auditions, she sang “I See Red” by Everybody Loves An Outlaw which made all the coaches to turn their chairs, but ultimately she ended up going in
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Nov 101 min read
shakibel
a neo-soul and r&b artist whose sound is shaped by softness, emotional depth, and the power of vulnerability. i grew up surrounded by music, my earliest memories are of my father’s guitar filling every corner of the house. his playing had a way of softening the room. sometimes he’d hum along, sometimes he’d just let the chords speak for themselves. even as a child, i could feel the emotion in every strum. it became the background music to my childhood and the foundation for t
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Nov 101 min read
An Emotional New Single From Sophia Wolz
A gorgeous new single release from Sophia Wolz delivers a very impactful and almost theatrical approach that has an element of feeling stripped down as it focuses mostly on piano and vocals, but involves undertones and vastness that create a depth and layers to the track as well. This is a single that showcases a lot of heavy-handed emotion, and it's portrayed through beautifully performed, soulful vocals, along with some amazing changes into those choruses that really have a
2 days ago
Matt DeAngelis - "Livin' It"
Matt DeAngelis is back with "Livin' It" which portrays another story, something the artist and songwriter does a lot of with his music. So what's the message here? "Livin' It" is a song that was conceived during the pandemic and is meant to convey the fearful and unknown world we continue to live in with reluctance for what is to come. We tend to look to happier times of bygone eras, while longing for relief that we pray tomorrow might bring. The path is not clear in the pres
3 days ago
Delve Into The Music of David Scott Binanay
An EP release from David Scott delivers a wonderful mixture of natural and digital instrumentation in the form of three singles that come through with a chill undertone, combining elements of jazz, classical, and more, while also giving off electronic soundscapes, simultaneously. Part of the beauty of the Some Things Are Cool album is that even with three tracks, it still keeps you on your toes. The first track, "007", is certainly the most laid-back one of the group. This
6 days ago
CameronStrings - ELECTICA
Eclectica is the new EP from CameronStrings, and it lives up to its title without feeling scattered. What struck me first was how natural everything sounds, as if the duo captured a performance rather than built one. The guitar work throughout this EP is exceptional, both technically sharp and emotionally tuned, and the vocals match that clarity with ease. “Don't Even Know You” opens with a simple theme of new love, but the delivery is full of genuine excitement. I loved thi
6 days ago
A Warm new Single from The Low Stakes Band
A beautifully performed new single from The Low Stakes Band delivers quite a personal approach and all in the form of a folk and singer-songwriter-based track that focuses mainly on acoustic guitars and vocals. This is a wonderful soundscape because it comes through with such warmth and its tonality. There are layers of acoustics that feel lush and very full-bodied, which is refreshing, along with the vocals that come through with a lot of heart and such descriptive lyrics th
Nov 24
Temples On Mars Drop A Massive Album
A new album released from a brings together a slew of influences by bending genres and taking elements of alternative rock, metal, and electronic rock, and bringing those together to create vast undertones, aggressive soundscapes, and anthemic, powerhouse style choruses that let the record completely thrive from beginning to end. The Last Ship is an album that keeps you on your toes because halfway through it you begin to expect the unexpected. There are a lot of confluent a
Nov 23
An Interview with American Mile
The latest album released from American Mile brings out a lush southern rock approach with wailing guitars, thriving sonic drive, and a nearly unstoppable energy. These guys showcase such a homeland and southern rock approach that has an impactful aesthetic right from the first track, "Get On And Fly", as they deliver a massive and spirited rock approach. The single features pianos, organs, amazing guitar work, belting and Soulful vocals, walking bass guitar sections, and jus
Nov 20
Brendan Welch Delivers A Warm Rock Record
A new release from Brendan Welch delivers a lot of indie rock, but with an underlying warmth that reminds you of folk music, to an extent. The songs have a smooth sort of tone but can get edgy at times with amazing guitar work, and the songs have a brilliant way of telling stories, at times with great detail enough for you to paint a picture in your head as they unfold. Returning is an album that speaks volumes for the artist, as it breeds elements of classic rock and brings
Nov 19
An Interview with mark Hickling
Mark Hickling returns with the new singles that blend a high octane energy with super fast undertones, some of his best staples in a lot of his work, and this track boasts some outstanding synthesizers and keys to give it a very lush soundscape right from the start. "Turbulence" delivers fresh, high-powered beats, up-tempo, and addictive, along with vocal samples and changes as the song unfolds. This is a track that doesn't sit in one place but instead evolves as a place thro
Nov 19
Laptop Share A new single and Music Video
A new single release from Laptop delivers quite a fun experience with a pop-coated single, coming through colorfully with brightness and sort of warm catchiness, along with a particular sort of quirkiness as well. "I Don't Know" comes through as a piano pop track, and along with the energy level being vibrant and the welcoming sonic presence being evident, the track boasts a lot of character. You have a thriving bass guitar line, piano is the main instrument, and a '90s beat,
Nov 18
Mitchell Leonard Creates A Hunting and Cinematic Piece from a Classic Pop Single
The latest release from Mitchell Leonard brings together some of the best elements of cinematic backdrop, vast undertones, and emotional pull with a very unique set of approaches to reinventing a track originally released in the early '80s. "Overkill" is a song originally released in 1982 by the band Men at Work. A hugely popular band throughout the early and mid-80s for having a few hits all over the radio waves. The original track itself had a bit of an upswing, featured s
Nov 16
Pat Kennedy Releases The "Table 42" Album
Table 42 finds Pat Kennedy leaning into a sonic palette that feels both familiar and freshly energized. Across its 11 tracks, the record blends Americana, heartland rock, and classic rock with a natural ease, creating a landscape for storytelling. A little personal reflection while staying true to the tones of pure rock. Throughout the album, Kennedy uses Southern-leaning riffs, giving several songs a warm, smoky edge that feels instantly at home. The vocal performances rise
Nov 16
T-RAN Delivers A Spirited SIngle
T-RAN just dropped a new single that comes through with a blissful crossover of R&B, gospel, and even elements of rock undertones with distorted guitars, and more, blending genres and creating this beautifully lush atmosphere that just feels good to listen to. "Don't Stop The Fight" is a very spirited track and focuses on how life can be hard. There are always going to be struggles, but you can rise above them. You can't stop fighting. You can't stop moving forward. It's a ve
Nov 14
An Honest And Impactful Single from Special K's
A new release from Special K's just dropped, and the song has a very deepening sentiment that feels a little raw and incredibly relatable to many of us, lyrically descriptive and unafraid, vulnerable and impactful, with music that gives a sort of hazy warmth derivative of Songs written in the 50s or 60s. "Talk To Me" is a track that focuses on losing a loved one and all the many stages of grief that come along with it. The sentiment of wondering what's happening with that per
Nov 14
Planks releases A memorable debut EP
A pretty personal record from Planks came out, and it has a wonderful way of stretching across a series of genres that all have something a little different to offer, from classic rock-oriented feels, riffs, and guitar tones, to a warmer, more folk-inspired style. The EP, titled pilot, has a way of giving off a righteous and very bright tone a lot of the time, songs such as "Mr. Well Informed" provide a lot of the combination of warmth and brightness but also gives you plenty
Nov 14
Two Beautifully Performed new Songs from The Kunins
A new single release from The Kunins is composed of two tracks that each showcase a lot of personality and depth of character, portrayed by descriptive and detailed lyrics that express such emotion and inner thought that you are just drawn to the entire thing. "The Levee" pulls you in with those lyrics right off the bat. She's clearly coming from some real place, and you can feel the emotion in a performance and just putting a lot of that personality out there for all to soak
Nov 13
My Free Heart By Shervin Boloorian
My Free Heart, the new single from Iranian-born artist and peace advocate Shervin Boloorian (out September 19). Recorded in both English and Persian, this moving track is a heartfelt plea against war with Iran and a call for peace across the Middle East. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Kipper Eldridge (Sting’s Brand New Day), the song features international collaborators including Carl Young (Spearhead) on bass and Sakari Heikka on viola and shakuhachi flute. Kipper reflects:
Nov 13
An Interview with Kayn Falcon
If you're not quite familiar with the music of Kayn Falcon, then now is a great time to get introduced, as the producer and artist just released a new track called "Automatic", which certainly showcases and ability to create vibrant textures and tones but still keep a blend of color, edginess, and drive. The track wastes very little time coming right in with bendy and heavy-handed synthesizers that give off a melodic approach and have a tasteful feel, bringing the song to a b
Nov 13
A Driving Metal Album from wireless frank.n.stein
A new album released from wireless frank.n.stein brings out a flurry of incredibly well-performed, semi-theatrical, melodically driving but slightly haunting and edgy metal approaches that come together with this outstanding sonic presence, addicting riffs, and animated vocals that help drive the record, and the whole thing embodies a very particular atmosphere that's all its own. One of my favorite aspects of the Journey to the Wasteland album is that it does have a cinema
Nov 11
Eylsia
https://open.spotify.com/track/48XFhnLLu84TRsleisGSL3?si=b597280c8e444f4f
Nov 9
Joshua McCooey "We Don't Die"
Check out the single and video for the all new " We Don't Die" from Joshua McCooey! Joshua McCooey began his musical journey alongside his dad, a musician who began releasing his own material in 2020 as a form of staying mentally healthy. Joshua began writing that same year. Joshua worked on songs, but life got in the way, and they never got completed until one finally did. Once Joshua wrote a track he was really proud of, he got the itch, and it hasn't stopped since.
Nov 9
Sun On Fire - "Broken"
Listen to the new and very personal song from Sun On Fire, "Broken". BIO: Sun On Fire is a solo pop-rock artist whose sound combines raw emotion with high-energy performance, shaped by over 14 years of experience in the New York City music scene. Born in Saudi Arabia with Palestinian roots and now based in the U.S., he brings a global perspective and survivor’s resilience to music that reflects a powerful commitment to living fully. Inspired early on by bands like Incubus, Ra
Nov 8
From Las Vegas to the World Stage: How Madzilla LV Earned Its Stripes
It’s hard to picture the international metal circuit without Madzilla LV in it now — but their story didn’t start with packed European venues or glowing stage lights. It started in the Vegas underground: hot, loud, and full of grit. The kind of shows where the stage monitors buzz, the crowd’s close, and every scream feels personal. That’s where Madzilla cut their teeth — not just playing music, but commanding it. The band came together with one goal: to recharge the spirit of
Nov 7
Bray Smizzi Drops A Heavy-Handed Banger
A single release from Bray Smizzi brings out an intense swagger and hard-hitting veracity with plenty of uplifting spirit that lets the song truly showcase the artist's presence. "Championship" doesn't waste much time getting straight to the point with lyrics that focus on the fact that Bray is on fire and there's basically nothing that's going to stand in his way. It's super inspirational, and you can hear how he really means it. This is all coming from some real place, and
Nov 5
A Raw Blues Release from Locketls
A brand new single release from Locketls delivers a raw and stripped down, pure Blues approach, complete with guitars that have just the right kind of crispness to them, giving things a slightly dirty and classic approach, along with vocals that ooze soul, and the whole thing puts you right there in the moment. "Like Lightnin" is an absolute, instant classic to me. This is because you very rarely hear a song that makes you feel like you just watched a live performance. As I s
Oct 31
A Fresh EP Release from Brandon Bing
A fresh new release from Brandon Bing brings together elements of heavy-handed country with rock, and does it with a tasteful style and approach, all keeping to a slightly dark overtone and bringing out all kinds of personal attributes that showcase little pieces of himself in almost every song, along with showcasing his ability to stay strong throughout the entire record thematically. The new release is called Haunted House , and it's a six-song EP that kicks things off wit
Oct 31
An Addictive New Electronic Release from Laklan
A brand new release from Laklan just dropped today, and this thing is an electronic powerhouse, complete with massive and invasive synth work, driving beats, vast undertones, and a very unique approach that gives things a blend of popping color and a dark overtone at times that certainly does beckon club music from start to finish. The record kicks off with an intro that gets you off the ground and starts giving you a little bit of a hint as to what you might expect from the
Oct 31
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