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Alt-Pop Powerhouse Betty Moon

Alt-Pop Powerhouse Betty Moon Reflects on a Multi-Decade Career of Innovation, Sound, and Self-Made Success Los Angeles-based artist, songwriter, and producer Betty Moon continues to carve her own path in the modern music landscape. After first making her mark on a major label with A&M Records , Moon took full creative control of her career, launching her independent imprint Evolver Music and self-releasing over ten acclaimed albums . With a fearless DIY spirit and genre-be

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Oct 271 min read

Everything But The Everything Announces New Double-Single

Bay Area songwriter and producer Izzy the Gent returns with new music from his indie-rock project Everything But The Everything . Available tomorrow, October 24, Izzy will release A&B Sides Volume 3, a double-single available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms. The project features two indie and new wave doused tracks: “Never Said Goodbye” with Rykarda Parasol and “Horse Bit” with longtime collaborator Sophia Prise . This marks the first Ev

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Oct 243 min read

John Steam Jr Releases A Rustic EP

A new album released from John Steam Jr delivers such an incredibly warm tonality with inviting acoustic instrumentation and such a wonderfully portrayed personality in the form of storytelling from a personal perspective, and all of this comes together with a very rootsy and rustic folk feel, complete with Southern undertones and blues approaches. Hard On Yourself Kid is a record that gives off such great detail lyrically that at times, it can really help paint a picture in

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Oct 234 min read

A Blistering and Addictive Single from Bluntnose

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Oct 231 min read

Iyla Elise Releases A New Single

“Better Days” finds Virginia-born singer-songwriter Iyla Elise at her most grounded and sincere. The song continues her streak of heartfelt Americana releases that balance hope with humility. While rooted in rock and country, Elise’s sound stretches into modern folk territory, blending grit and grace without ever feeling forced. From the first few bars, I could tell the production aimed for something organic. There’s an alt-country feel to the way the instruments breathe, wit

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Oct 232 min read

The New Album from Carmen Toth Has Arrived

Carmen Toth is known for releasing some pretty addictive material, and with a lot of the releases she puts out, she's speaking her mind in a bit of an unfiltered way. Her latest release and full-length album, Fix the World , is the Canadian singer and songwriter's most in-your-face and raw but catchy record to date. The album goes into a lot of personal attributes, and she delivers it in a way that's completely understandable but still in her own personal approach, especiall

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Oct 193 min read

Adam Bokesch Releases A Lush and Beautifully Enticing Album

The brand new Light, Remembered album from Adam Bokesch is one of my favorite new things. The reason is that it is very rare that you find a record that sends you off on a drift with lush soundscapes the way this one does. The songs on this record are elegant and beautiful, sensations of ethereal and spiritual uplifting and dream-like aesthetics flow through the veins of this record from beginning to end, and with that, you are invited along for all of those sensations, moo

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Oct 163 min read

Alex Lubet Release a record with Victoria Vargas from written works by Amy Levy

The recent album release from Alex Lubet and Victoria Vargas showcases the first musical versions and settings of writer Amy Levy, who was an amazing poet and writer, and one of the first Jewish women to study at Cambridge University. The way this all comes together is hi Alex, being an outstanding composer and dulcimer virtuoso, coming together with singer Victoria Vargas, who performs operatic and powerful vocals throughout this release, and it is all Levy's words. This is

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Oct 152 min read

A Haunting New Album from Adrianne Munden-Dixon

A new release from Adrian Munden-Dixon delivers breathtaking performances focused on the violin, and each of these pieces gives off a very unique and sonically enticing approach as they have plenty of cinematically driving and slightly haunting elements at times that come together and give the songs life. These are beautifully composed pieces that feature new compositions from Martin Gendelman, Kimia Koochakzadeh, Gemma Peacocke, and John Thompson. What comes across so brill

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Oct 153 min read

Lucky Monkey Drops A Fresh One

The new single from Lucky Monkey is a deep cut that is unmistakably fun. "Big Fat Ass" really jams with a classic guitar riff that takes on a funk-rock style and the whole thing breeds an indie and garage rock approach but with a tasteful and full-bodied, flavorful sound . BIO : Lucky Monkey is a rock band from Kelowna, BC, Canada that blends the soul of old-school classic rock with the energy and polish of the 21st Century to create music that speaks to fans both new and old

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Oct 151 min read

New from Iyla Elise - "Silly Me"

In “ Silly Me”, singer‑songwriter Iyla Elise trades her usual ambient folk leanings for something more raw and direct. The song’s bones are simple with a rock‑band setup of cavernous drums and grit‑edged guitars but Elise uses that structure to amplify a new streak of courage in her songwriting. Over a steady verse‑chorus shape that eventually breaks into a roomy outro, she sings about unrequited love with the same plainspoken honesty that has always defined her work. The me

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Oct 151 min read

A Fresh And Driving Single from Mark Hickling (DJ M)

A massive new single from Mark Hickling, aka DJ M, delivers a brilliant combination of high-octane electronic and trance blended into vast undertones and classic elements of house, pop overtones, and an edgy soundscape. "In My Head" is absolutely a club-style mix, utilizing amazing synths and keys to create this robust atmosphere that you end up falling right into, and once you're there, you don't really want to leave. Textures layered upon each other sort of swirl around you

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Oct 133 min read

Chris Sloan releases a Classic Cover Song on His Own Terms

Known for his coves and originals, Chris Sloan gives his spin on a Led Zeppelin classic and gives it a huge production and roots folk...

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Oct 122 min read

An Introduction to The Sounds of Nim

A series of single releases from Nim display a gorgeous approach and lush set of vocals that can create atmospheres at free will and, at...

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Oct 114 min read

An Interview with Presley Tenant

Single release from Presley Tenant delivers a heavy-handed country sound with robust vocals and plenty of swagger, along with vintage...

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Oct 106 min read

Quentin Moore Drops A Fresh Smooth Single

A fresh new single from Quinton Moore delivers a gorgeous blend of classic and new-school soul and pop with an amazing set of...

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Oct 84 min read

Ryan Kotler Releases "Insomnia"

“Insomnia” by Ryan Kotler opens with a quiet intimacy that feels both familiar and deeply personal. It is a softly strummed song that...

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Oct 72 min read

Sophie B. Hawkins Returns With An Acoustic Re-imagining

Gorgeous new LP from Sophie B. Hawkins just released, and the record is fully acoustic, taking songs that have a wonderfully pop...

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Oct 74 min read

True Devil Drops "At Day's End" Music Video

True Devil releases several new tracks and music videos. The heavy sounds of the band are undeniable and the latest releases prove it....

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Oct 21 min read

A new Record from Clash Bowley

Clash Bowley’s Grace opens with a sense of calm and richness. The title track, “Grace,” arrives lush and smooth, guitars and instruments...

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Sep 302 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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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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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

2 days ago

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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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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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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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

4 days ago

Eylsia

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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

Nick May Releases A Vibrant Cross Of Jazz And classical

Nick May, known as a virtuoso performer on the saxophone, has recently put out a new record featuring compositions from some outstanding composers like Sebastian Zhang, Stewart Beatch, Darius D. Edwards, Spencer Arias, and more. A lot of these performances are super enticing and have a way of popping out at you with a brilliant vibrancy as pianist Alex Siu Lun Li and Nick bring together piano and saxophone in a set of pieces that grab you. Right from the very first track, "Wh

Oct 30

A Robust And Theatrical Release from KC VITAs

A new album release from KC VITAs delivers such a unique feel and soundscape that borders on a robust and Theatrical approach and comes through as such a wonderfully lush and welcoming experience. KC VITas is a vocal ensemble out of Kansas City, and this is their debut release, which is really saying something because it's amazingly beautiful, and listening to how they utilize their vocals as instruments throughout this record is breathtaking at times. The album is called Wh

Oct 30

Malibu Dropout Release "Pay Your Tab "

Check out the new single from Malibu Blackout, "Pay Your Tab" as the band goes with a vintage feel with softer, cleaner guitars and intense vocals, accompanied by huge choruses and drive through and through. This is a step in a great direction for the band and it feels like they have really hit this hard. Experimental guitar effects give it an excellent approach and the heavier parts lend a hand to alternative and indie rock in true form. Consisting of Nashville Natives Cory

Oct 30

Tammy Haider Releases A Warm and Personal Record

An album release from Tammy Haider brings together lush yet somewhat stripped-down style songwriting that lends a hand to folk, indie rock, singer-songwriter, and more, all rolled into this one big album that displays so much wonderful personality through stories and personal perspectives, that you can't really turn away from it. One of my favorite aspects of the Castrati Meow album is how you're able to sort of get wrapped up in a lot of the lyrics because Tammy brings out

Oct 28