Portland-based singer/songwriter Shawn Brown has dropped his new single, “What a Way to Go,” today via Bootney Lee Records. An anthemic, full-throttle rocker about doomed young love fighting to survive against impossible odds, the song marks one of Brown’s biggest and most electrified releases to date. Produced by acclaimed musician and producer Grecco Buratto, whose credits include Shakira, Tegan and Sara, and Lionel Richie, “What a Way to Go” leans into a sweeping, guitar-d

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 single from Emily Simonian most certainly comes through as a radio-friendly pop single that manages to blend elements of contemporary, hinted just underneath the surface, but also an amazing combination of old and new-school approaches. One of my favorite things about this track is that it does feature certain kinds of key and synth sounds that are sort of sprinkled in the production of the track, and they give off this almost vintage '80s feel, which works amazingly wi

The new album from David Kaufman delves headfirst into classic rock territory but doesn't really leave that pop sensibility behind. These songs definitely have hooks; they can be colorful, robust, and still absolutely rock out when they want to. This is a brilliant combination of contemporary songwriting, blended with alternative and driving rock that feels honest and at times, cinematic. Right Here is a release that offers up songs from someone who brings a slew of influence

A brilliantly constructed album from dronehands recently dropped, and this thing embodies a particular kind of emotionally driven electronic soundscape that constructs moods and atmospheres with each song, which I found really alluring and even a little bit invigorating. The LP showcases a producer and artist who takes the right kind of time to build songs. Again, a lot of these feel moody. Not in a dark or down way, but they have emotional backbone, which is something you do

A fresh release from B. Elise delivers a soirée of hip-hop and R&B flows that come through with loads of personality, which I feel like is one of the biggest things you get attached to throughout the record's unfolding. This is an album that speaks volumes for the artist, as she delves into personal experience, attitude, and more, all with a polished production but a bit of a gritty side to everything. One of my favorite aspects about this record is her lyrical phrasing on a

Bay Area indie-rock project Everything But The Everything is entering a new era. What began as bassist, songwriter, and producer Izzy The Gent's collaborative recording project has evolved into a full band, with Sophia Prise and Tobias Hawkins now serving as the group's official vocalists. The band's latest single, "Hollow Heart," arriving July 10 on all major streaming platforms, marks the beginning of this new chapter. Built around bass-driven indie rock, post-punk influenc

'What The Pho" is the latest release from producer and DJ Schuz. This is an invasive and edgy track with binding synths and an addictive set of tones as the artist brings in all kinds of electronic drive and inspiration to one plate. And what a plate it is. The visual for the music video looks futuristic and works well with the feel of the song itself and you don;t want to skip this one over. Learn more about Schuz: Instagram: / schuzmusic Facebook: / schuzmusic TikTo

If you're not too familiar with the sounds of Louise Aubrie, then let us be among the first to introduce you, as the artist recently dropped a single that hits elements of everything from electronic rock to alternative, and plenty in between. The new single manages to portray such a great level of persona, as she digs into some of the aspects that we forget about in life. "Vienna" has a lot to do with making sure that we get our break. Time to ourselves for rest. Something th

A new single from L'VON comes through with a vivacious approach that sends an important message and delivers a flamboyant and driving soundscape that quickly becomes infectious, right from the start. There's something about this track that's completely addictive. It has to do with the energy that's being delivered, but also about the passion for being able to thrive being who you are. That's part of what this track is about. The single focus is on being able to spread your wi

A very reflective album release from Justin Alan Payne delivers a soirée of different approaches that range from Americana leaning into country, contemporary, pop, folk, and plenty more, all rolled into one big record that exemplifies an artist who creates music with fewer walls built around it than whatever you may be used to. This, as a whole, is one of my favorite aspects about the record. This album has loads of surprises around its corners; it digs pretty deep lyrically,

Boston's Third Knuckle just put out the video for "Think Twice," and it's the last single standing between fans and ANCHOR, the band's debut full-length, out worldwide July 17. The song's about the moment you figure out someone's been running game on you the whole time: betrayal, deception, the slow-motion realization that the person across from you was never who they said they were. The video skips theatrics. One figure, back to the camera, faces his computer screen as maske

An absolutely engulfing new record from Brigadoon delves deep into personal attributes with this blend of a neo-folk and vintage songwriting approach that really speaks volumes for the artist, simply because he's able to tap into this slew of influences that he must hold close to his heart, bringing things to a more current playing field without being over the top with it. What I mean is, his approach and style to songwriting and performance, for that matter, blend old and ne

There is a particular freedom that comes with cruising the city after dark, windows down, music rattling the speakers, the weight of everything that does not matter falling further behind with every mile. It is a feeling less explained than lived - and on a good night, with the right record on, it becomes a philosophy. Reese Weil channels exactly that energy on his new single "I Ain't Worried," available everywhere July 4, 2026, featuring fellow West Coast standout Nef The Ph

“Untitled/Nameless (Ramona)” works because Ryan Kotler does not try to modernize folk so much as inhabit it. The song has the shape of something passed around, worn down a little by memory, then picked back up with fresh conviction. It is built from familiar materials, strummed acoustic guitar, steady vocal phrasing, harmonica, and a plainspoken melodic sense, but the performance gives those elements enough emotional weight to avoid sounding like imitation. The song opens wit

loveoleglove is an independent electronic artist rooted in real soil. Since 2021, he has been building BlueberryStory – a working blueberry plantation that shaped his philosophy of patience, growth, and authenticity. His music follows the rhythm of the seasons: melodic electronic sound, emotional depth, and a voice at the center. Each song feels cultivated rather than manufactured. Rooted in BlueberryStory. From soil to soul.

A new single release from Anna Moon & The Stars comes through with a warm tone and a lot of honesty, which shape the character behind the song and what it stands for. This is quite a beautiful track that focuses a bit on the struggles that we go through as people, and how they help us become who we end up being as adults. It's not necessarily all good or all bad, but rather just trials and errors of living. The song is about how we all do our best, and even when that feels li

An album release from Leo Nino manages to deliver a soirée of rock-backed soundscapes from grunge to indie, post-rock, and loads more, all rolled into one fat record that also gives off so much character that it's super easy to hold on to. The thing about this record is that it's got a continuous sort of vastness in its undertone. A lot of the guitar work is drenched in reverb effect, giving it that depth and almost floating, drifting feeling, but other times, it gets a bit h

Faded returns with a new single that gives us a bit of a glimpse into their upcoming album release, and the song certainly boasts a freeing and breezy approach with smooth, almost whispering vocals, acoustic guitars that feel like they're played on nylon strings of a Spanish classical instrument, and the whole thing has a vast, spacious undertone that just pulls you in. This song lets you swim through its soundscape. It is calming and peaceful, while still keeping a good, fir

Clash Bowley’s EA begins with a strange act of release. On the album’s Bandcamp page, Bowley writes about taking Ea into a wet forest, opening her cage, and leaving her among stones, mist, and the bones of those who came before her. That framing gives the album an eerie center. Ea can be read as a character, a muse, a creature, a spiritual force, or even the album itself being sent into the world. Bowley does not overexplain her, which helps. The mystery gives the songs room

A gorgeous new set of songs from Pooja Goswami Pavan delivers amazing textual tones that come together and deliver different sensations of enlightenment, peace, and calm. This is a release that feels amazing to listen to because of the bright overtones that come at you in such a smooth way. The record feels robust with all that instrumentation, and you get a real grasp on Indian classical approaches along with this undertone of meditative atmospheres. Everything from guitars

A beautifully told and experimental set of pieces from Austin Oting Har is a very experimental and vast release, put together in a multicultural approach and performed as a theatrical, operatic play, separated by acts and with far fewer boundaries than the norm, which is enticing, but it also swallows you up, because the record is packed with beautiful instrumentation both digital and natural from cellos and violins to electric guitars and amazingly performed vocals. The Oper

Angela Perry steps fully into her country roots with her new single “Boots,” bringing a warm and authentic sound that feels like a natural fit for her artistic journey. The song captures the heart of classic country music with a blend of heartfelt melodies, traditional instrumentation, and a genuine emotional delivery. Featuring the timeless sounds of guitars, violins, and more, “Boots” creates a familiar yet refreshing country atmosphere that pulls listeners in from the very

An incredibly lush and full-bodied set of pieces from Helena Maria Falk, along with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, delivers this beautifully cinematic and thriving soundscape, fully orchestrated and focused on the violin, Helena's specialty. This record is brimming with intensity, addictive Melodies, and loads of emotion that come pouring out of every angle. The record is compelling and impactful, to see the very least, as the performances and compositions throughout it all c

A beautiful and cinematic new single from Ellory Grace absolutely hits with an intense kind of honesty, if you really listen. The song focuses on certain elements of anxiety, inner thought, and pressure. These are the kinds of things that make the song so relatable and connective. This speaks volumes for the artist because anyone can really understand where she's coming from with it. Her lyrics are articulated in such a beautiful way that she lets all of that emotion and inte

A righteous new single from Dustin Ransom with The Neighbors & Gabe Dixon comes through with a powerful and incredibly soulful approach that feels almost gospel-like, as it's riddled with thick organs, addictive guitar work, and powerhouse vocals that reach out and grab you right from the start. This is a very full-bodied single, and a huge aspect of why it flows the way it does and works so well is the drumming. They use a live drummer to really push this track through the r

If you are looking for some hard-hitting, semi-classic rap and hip hop, then the new track from Sam E Hues should absolutely do the trick. Sam collaborates with Nino Breeze on a new single dubbed "Chrome", which features quick-witted, edgy, snappy approaches to performance, as they bang out loads of lyrics through those verses and do it in a way that becomes addictive. Both of the artists on the track hit it with everything they have, delivering loads of persona with each lin