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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
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Nov 30, 20254 min read
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
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Nov 28, 20252 min read
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
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Nov 26, 20255 min read
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
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Nov 25, 20252 min read
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
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Nov 24, 20253 min read
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
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Nov 23, 20254 min read
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
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Nov 20, 20254 min read
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
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Nov 19, 20253 min read
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
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Nov 19, 20253 min read
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,
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Nov 18, 20253 min read
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
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Nov 16, 20254 min read
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
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
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
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Nov 14, 20253 min read
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
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Nov 14, 20253 min read
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
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Nov 14, 20253 min read
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
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Nov 13, 20254 min read
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:
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
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
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Nov 13, 20254 min read
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
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Nov 11, 20254 min read
A New Single From Re Mattei, Just In Time for Valentine's Day
A new release from Re Mattei drops just in time for Valentine's Day, and with such a great, warm sentiment, it brings. This single showcases such brilliance in southern tonality, with a thick country approach that comes with all that swagger you would expect and more. The single comes across lush with all kinds of full-bodied soundscapes coming from organs, guitars, all this great Twang and tone ringing out from the instruments, live percussion, and so much more, along with s
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The PAINT Album from Apres Pompeii
PAINT from Apres Pompeii arrives as a vibrant, genre-blurring statement that invites us into a colorful sonic world where pop sensibilities meet some experimental tone. Throughout the record, we hear a fusion of pop, dance, synth-pop, and touches of indie-pop, all layered together with confidence. The album doesn’t just sit in one lane. As we listen, we find ourselves drawn into its danceability. The kind that makes us move almost without realizing it. Beneath the beats lies
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Lana Crow Delivers A Message With "Orwellian Times"
A single from Lana Crow delves into societal approaches of the world we live in and how they can affect each individual person as well as the group as a whole. She digs into the aspect of self-righteousness and how we all turn to screens to get our fix, information, news, and media. The approach speaks of how this is not really good for society as a whole. And she's absolutely right. Now, this is just how I interpreted the song; others may take it a little differently, but fo
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An Interview with Brandon Tomasello
A freshly released album from Brandon Tomasello delivers a brilliant and classic crooner style, complete with fully orchestrated works, lively energy, and a vibrant character that shines through from beginning to end. The songs on this record have a particular way of reaching out and grabbing you. This is for the people who grew up listening to The Rat Pack, Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, and the rest of them, who had a huge hand in creating this unique and very memorabl
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A Classic And Genre-Bending Release from Talking To Yourself
A new release from Talking To Yourself brings out a soiree of electronic soundscapes that blend with elements of hip hop, R&B, dance, and plenty more, all rolled into this semi nostalgic Sensation that gives off the air of classic influences along with fresh ones. The Glowstick record definitely has loads of different attributes that it brings to the table, some of them driven by '80s and '90s pop or hip hop, while others bring together more of a fresh electronic tonality.
Feb 4
An Honest And Edgy Single From Maya Wells
A new single release from Maya Wells manages to deliver this very personal sentiment that has a lot to do with pushing through certain kinds of life struggles, pain, and more. The song is based on having the strength to keep moving forward, and I found this to be incredibly connective right from the start. One of the things that really hits hardest about this track is those lyrics. They're delivered with a great robustness in the vocals, and the entire song has a bit of a roc
Feb 4
Ted Stanley - "Shoreline"
Welcome to the warm and descriptive world of Ted Stanley. His new single "Shoreline" tells a story that lets you visualize everything and keeps that emotion in hand with this subtle Americana song. PR: Ted Stanley began writing songs in New York as a way to deal with emotional times and found it to be an outlet that helped him. "'Bottle in my Hand' was written after a dear friend lost his battle with drug and alcohol abuse. He died in the harsh winter 1999 on the streets of M
Feb 4
Sara Paar and Marcia Eckert Release Wisdom's Harvest
A new release from Sara Paar and Marcia Eckert brings together works from 4 different composers, including Jake Heggie, Ned Rorem, Louise Talma, and Germaine Tailleferre, and is segmented so that each one has a series of pieces throughout the record. The first of those is Jake Heggie, which comes through as an operatic set or works that feel heavily theatrical and certainly tell a story as the songs unfold. The pieces focus on piano and robust vocals that have a beautiful int
Jan 31
Patti Cudd
A recent release from Patti Cudd delivers a percussive world that surrounds you and gives off a cinematic backbone with a brilliant blending of vocal, electronic, and natural instrumentation that come together to create worldly sounds and atmospheres. The Cyanotypes record takes subtle approaches to mending electronic and vocal textures into this unique soundscape, offering up something outside the box and refreshing while remaining true to the art of creating with percussion
Jan 31
A Soul-Packed Release from Elles Bailey
A very vivacious and personality-laced EP release from Elles Bailey just came out, and this record brings together such a lively soul approach but also peppers in funk, rock, and even southern undertones throughout it, making it something that definitely bursts at the seams with that soul-pop approach but also brings a lot of other influences to the table. This is a very refreshing record. You can hear a lot of honesty, and again, that personality just comes shining through a
Jan 17
Detroit Illharmonic Deliver A Massive and Eclectic Album
A new album release from Detroit Illharmonic delivers a lush soundscape quite unlike anything you might have heard before. The record is crafted with a wondrous and effective blend of instrumentation that leans towards a cinematic backbone, offering everything from guitars, keys, string instruments like violin or cello, horns, and some outstanding beats and percussion that really drive the record forward. The record is called Everything Is Shattered , and it brings with it t
Jan 16
Ryan Edward Kotler "Give It a Week"
Ryan Edward Kotler’s new single is actually titled “ Give It a Week ,” and it serves as a quiet showcase of his evolving voice as a songwriter. The song opens with Kotler acknowledging that life rarely goes as planned: “Well, you know it ain’t easy, the way that it goes / Whichever direction the green river flows. / When sailing white water is dragging you down, it’s better to tread than give up and drown”. Rather than offering a sweeping chorus, he proposes a simple surviva
Jan 14
Everfelt - "Medicate" and the Stirring To Wake Record
Everfelt’s Stirring To Wake is a bold and immersive record that finds the band pushing beyond familiar heavy territory while still honoring the weight and groove that define their sound. Throughout the record, we hear groove metal and heavy rock collide with psych-rock textures and experimental guitar work, creating songs that feel both grounded and kind of out there. As listeners, we’re pulled into a world where big riffs coexist with swirling atmospheres. At the center of
Jan 14
An Experimental Indie Release from Puddle Jumping & Prosperity Lanes
An album release from Puddle Jumping & Prosperity Lane recently dropped. This record is one of the most fun, full-bodied, and experimental pieces of work I've heard in a while, as it combines tons of elements of pop rock, acoustic pop, folk rock, and plenty more, all rolled into one juicy record that delivers as much color as it does character. The record is called Prancing Toward Milk & Honey . It certainly doesn't waste much time getting straight to the point with the firs
Jan 11
Staytus - “The God, The Artist, & The Creator”
Staytus just released a new single that has quite an overall edge and impact. “This song is about giving into the things that move you—sex, inspiration, devotion,” says Staytus. “It’s about letting yourself be transformed by them. I wanted to show how desire can feel sacred. There’s a holiness in being seen, wanted, and undone by someone you trust" - Staytus BIO - Musician. Artist. Producer. These terms are often overused—but occasionally, an artist emerges who redefines th
Jan 10
Vanden Dool - Somebody That Someone Can Love
The dry, suburban prairie landscape of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada is not an immediately obvious candidate for the birthplace of someone in a genre as inherently metropolitan as synth-pop. Nor would you expect the sounds of CHVRCHES, Depeche Mode and M83 to cut through the noise of hard rock, country and heavy metal. Yet, this happened with Ty Vanden Dool, who has left his own personal stamp on the genre for over a decade and taken it with him up to his new home in Calgary. V
Jan 9
"Brotha Ew" by Schuz Featuring Jonny Narco
Schuz returns with the new single “Brotha Ew,” a experimental release that shows us exactly how far genre boundaries can be pushed when creativity leads the way. Featuring Jonny Narco, the track pulls us into a high-energy style where rap, hip hop, and electronic music meet. Jonny Narco brings a fresh, unexpected flow that elevates the song’s momentum, giving us an amazing contrast that keeps the song exciting. Driven by dub-step influences and a relentless electronic approac
Jan 6
Horror Scene Are Back With a Heavy But Bouncing New Single
If you're not yet too familiar with the music of Horror Scene, then let us be among the first to introduce you, as the band just dropped a new single today, and this thing is massively driving as it blends classic and nu-metal approaches and a thrashing fashion, and gives the whole thing a dark, brutalist edge. This band is known for bringing together some of the best elements of industrial and gritty, close-fisted metal, and this track is absolutely no exception to any of th
Jan 2
Abdulhamit Bilimsel Delivers an Impactful Single
A passionate and intense new single from Abdulhamit Bilimsel delivers raw honesty that comes from a genuine place. Still, it's also relatable to a lot of us, so I found myself immediately connecting with this track, simply because the way he puts everything lyrically is very straightforward but absolutely comes from the heart. This is a bit of an intense track with a brilliant way of building up to a robust and impactful chorus that sits with you for days after the song has
Dec 30, 2025
Denman Maroney Quintet Drop A Heavy Handed Jazz Album
Denman Maroney is very well known as a pianist for his technique and approach to performance, which many consider and call "hyperpiano". His latest release is his third, and it is titled Umwelt . The album consists of nine tracks, heavily jazz-oriented but scattered in different directions, along with beautifully robust instrumentation via his quintet. This includes Denman himself on the piano, along with writing the compositions, Robin Finker on clarinet and tenor saxophone
Dec 29, 2025
An Experimental and Engulfing Record from Philip Blackburn
Philip Blackburn is more than a music enthusiast; he is quite a composer and has an actual love for tone, sonic presence, and pays a lot of attention to the emotional pull that music can give you. A lot of this is evident in his latest record, Another Intensity, which incorporates a series of pieces of music that blend natural and digital instrumentation with a graceful and almost elegant approach, giving everything a heavy-handed cinematic and spacious backbone but also pull
Dec 29, 2025
A Colorful New Release from Percussia
A beautiful new set of songs from Percussia delivers a beautifully lush and alive feeling set of soundscapes with amazing percussion along with harp, viola, flute, and more, all performed by this outstanding group based out of Queens, New York. This is such a warm and well-rounded set of pieces that are all very much theatrical, blending classic goal approaches and giving off an absolutely gorgeous set of tones and textures that managed to come together like puzzle pieces. Th
Dec 29, 2025
Booke Delivers Some Holiday Love with "Spend It"
A fresh new single from Booke gives off plenty of that holiday spirit in the form of a smooth, soulful, R&B track, coated and pop, and with a very vivacious and bright soundscape that feels completely warm and inviting. "Spend It" blends those classic R&B elements with current ones and gives the whole thing a very polished and sort of glimmering aesthetic, which serves the song well because it is indeed quite uplifting and focused on spending your time with that special someo
Dec 27, 2025
Mama Radical Releases "Can't Compare"
The blend of Reggae and Rock/Punk elements on "Can't Compare from Mama Radical, create a vibrant, energetic sound that immediately engages the listener. The instrumentation is lively and well-balanced, giving the track a strong rhythmic drive while keeping it fun and approachable. The melodies are catchy and memorable, perfectly supporting the overall vibe. Vocally, the performance is expressive and adds personality to the track; with a touch more focus on consistency, it cou
Dec 26, 2025
Sarah Blake "A Vida"
Come and enjoy the wonderful music of Sarah Blake, starting with her latest single "A Vida" "A Vida was written as a birthday gift for a 1 year old girl named Elena. Born from a South African dad and Brazilian mom, they wanted a lullaby she could wake up and go to sleep to, that encapsulated all the wonderful parts of seeing the world for the first time, and what a joy it was to experience life all over again. A vida com voce e a coisa mais Linda - life with you is the most
Dec 26, 2025
An Interview with Goodmonster
An insanely addictive new single from Goodmonster brings together elements of this sort of rustic folk approach, combined with classic rock attributes, and this indie sort of drive, and it all works perfectly and fits together like puzzle pieces, as the artist is able to portray a story of a mythical figure from his personal perspective, and what really hits hard about this track is the attitude and swagger that it actually delivers. "King of the Sea" holds little back in the
Dec 20, 2025
A Massive And Haunting Metal Anthem from Horror Scene
A blistering new single from Horror Scene brings out a fierce metal approach and anthemic style, and the whole thing has a dark and edgy theme and overtone that leaves perfect room for inventive guitar work and brutal vocals that all build on the song's immense drive right from the start. "Welcome To Your Hell" breeds a flurry of metal approaches from thrash, horror, and cinematic come all rolled into one track that gives you as much vastness in its undertone as it does edgin
Dec 17, 2025
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