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Schuz Drops A Mind Bending New Track
“Reminisce (Remember Me)” brings together a soulful fusion of pop and singer-songwriter influences, creating a warm, wistful atmosphere that feels both intimate and familiar. The track unfolds with delicate guitar work, a steady rhythmic pulse, and expressive vocals that give the song an inviting emotional depth. There is a laid-back groove running throughout, allowing the melody to breathe while keeping the listener immersed in its reflective tone. The vocals carry a sense o

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Sep 291 min read


Carmie Returns With An EP That Gives Off Loads of Persona and Hints of Southern Vibes
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

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Sep 224 min read


Half Dizzy Returns With an Acoustic SIngle
Half Dizzy drops an acoustic version of their hit single "Fade Away", and it works! Just for reference, here is the original below: This was a great move for the band as they showcase that they can pull this off and still keep all the gumption of the original. The sentiment of the track also stays heavily in tact and comes across a bit more emotional here. You can check out more Half Dizzy here: Spotify - Instagram

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Jul 81 min read


Matt DeAngelis - Helpless To The Fire
Matt DeAngelis is an independent singer-songwriter and musician from Washington Township, South Jersey, known for blending piano-driven classic rock with indie-pop and thought-provoking, spiritually grounded lyrics. Influenced heavily by his father (a professional musician and composer), Matt began writing songs at age 8. His signature style carries distinct sonic comparisons to legendary keyboardists and songwriters like Elton John, Billy Joel, and David Bowie. The official

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Jun 191 min read


The Rat Utopia Experiment - "BLAST!"
"BLAST!" is a high-octane single released on February 6, 2026, by the Tacoma-based circus punk band The Rat Utopia Experiment. Clocking in at exactly 2 minutes and 1 second, the track is celebrated as a frantic, relentless Riot Grrrl sing-along that blends punchy garage punk with grimy, thrashing guitar riffs. The music video was directed and edited by lead vocalist Phia Lane, with filming handled by "Dr. Polish Matt" of RAW Underground Live, the video captures the raw, chaot

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Jun 191 min read


Gail Silverman - The Womb
"The Womb" is an indie-pop single released on April 30, 2026, by Florida-based singer-songwriter Gail Silverman (performing as Gail Silverman AKA G) in collaboration with the musical duo Mystic Femmes. Co-written with Sharon Roach, the track marks a highly anticipated return to solo artistry for Silverman. It is available on major platforms including Spotify and Amazon Music Silverman conceived the song while taking a bath during a difficult period of grief and family illness

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Jun 181 min read


Martin Christiansen - You Be You
PR: With the release of the You be You album, Martin Christiansen delivers a series of pop-coated singles that hit colorful, radio-friendly styles and soundscapes while delivering hints of cinematic tone. From Dance Pop to House, the album blends those danceable genres to create an atmosphere and vibe all its own. Showcasing some edginess, heavy hitting beats, and pristine production, this record has no dull moments and speaks volumes for the producer and songwriter. Ma

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May 161 min read


Hanna Andréa Just Released A Pop-Rock Single We Can All Relate To
A vivacious new single from Hanna Andréa arrives with a message that almost all of us can understand at this point. Her approach to delivering her message is light-hearted but very honest at the same time, as the song reads as a sort of bright, colorful pop-rock approach that hits all the elements of radio friendliness you can think of. "Get Off Your Phone" is a song that delves into the frustrations a lot of us have when we're trying to have a conversation with someone or wa

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May 83 min read


A Combination of Electronic Nostalgia and Contemporary Classical from Abby Fisher
Abby Fisher has released a new EP that sort of breaks down the boundaries between contemporary classical and electronic music, with a soiree of digital soundscapes and textures along with lush orchestrations, each delivering a unique approach and mood along with them. The Continuous Interior EP consists of four pieces of music; the first three parts are a segment under the Continuous Interior title, and the first is called "Flickering, Light". This piece is brilliantly elect

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Apr 273 min read


Bonnie Whiting and Eliza Brown Deliver A Percussive, Storytelling Record
A new release from Bonnie Whiting and Eliza Brown delivers a very unique set of works that are based on storytelling in the form of spoken word, along with percussion that gives death to those stories, along with some mood and intensity levels. The record is called Through The Eye(s), and is based on perspectives delivered from women who are incarcerated, and upon this knowledge, you really end up paying attention to those words quite closely. The stories are told in such gre

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Apr 273 min read


Arianna Kant Returns With A New Direction
A new single from Arianna Kant delivers a massive and orchestrated rock soundscape that borders on a dream-rock approach and feels cinematic, vast and it's undertone, and very driving. "The Storm Is In A Cup" is quite a wonderfully woven single and does bear as much color and soul as it does edginess. The guitar tones on this track are stellar. They have the drive, the impact, and they give the song that sort of harder alternative rock style, while synthesized string sections

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Mar 314 min read


Bones of Goliath Prove Three Pieces Are More Than Enough on Explosive Live Cut “Face The Flames”
There’s something inherently dangerous about a heavy band that doesn’t hide behind excess. No backing tracks. No extra players. No studio padding. Just three musicians making an unapologetically massive sound. That’s exactly what Bones of Goliath deliver in their newly released live video for “Face The Flames.” The Ohio trio has built its reputation on a full-bodied, groove-driven presence that defies expectations. “Face The Flames” — a song centered on perseverance and pushi

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Feb 271 min read


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

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Jan 101 min read


An Interview with Mandy's Dreaming
A recent EP release from Mandy's Dreaming delivers a flurry of pop and indie rock, all with this live performance aesthetic and feel, bringing a lot of colorful approaches but not without its edginess, and most of it carries with it this robust character and personality that you end up getting a bit attached to. The self-titled EP starts with "NY Ur Getting Me Down", which has a bit of an easy-going flow to it and a crisp clean tone that lets you pay a lot of attention to tho

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Dec 15, 20255 min read


Alter Ego Rehab and the New Shape of Americana
Americana is shifting. In recent years, the genre has stretched beyond its acoustic roots and into something more textured—part folk confession, part rock grit, part quiet spiritual searching. It’s a landscape built not on polish, but on truth. And that’s precisely where Alter Ego Rehab’s new two-song tribute, Souvenirs, finds its footing. The Michigan-based band, led by singer-songwriter Randy Riddle, isn’t trying to reinvent Americana so much as remind US why it matters. Th

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Dec 11, 20252 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


A Thrashing New LP from Vitamin XP
A new LP release from Vitamin XP takes some of the best elements of alternative rock, thrashy punk, and vintage tonalities to bring out...

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Aug 24, 20254 min read


Mimika Delivers A Witty and Colorful Single
A new single release from Mimika brings out a vibrant and colorful approach to a very outspoken honesty, and I feel like it's a song that...

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Aug 10, 20253 min read


Brocarde Releases New Single +Music Video For “Last Supper”
UK-based alt-metal artist, creative visionary, and supernatural storyteller Brocarde unveils a bold new music video for “Last Supper...

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Jul 14, 20253 min read


Mason McNulty Gets Personal and Leans Into A Southern Americana Sound
The latest from Mason McNulty just dropped, and this sort of keeps going in his direction in terms of having that southern tonality, blending in Americana with the robust and filmic backbone he almost always has involved. I definitely think this has some amazing production to it, and it comes through in an almost intense fashion because of the story being told and how he's able to tell that story in a way that you can really understand where he's coming from. There are hidden
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Erik Rabasca Has A New Release
Erik Rabasca has a guitar and a few things he would like to get off his chest. Quite a few, actually. “Oh Domination!” starts with money and manufactured hatred, works through war and displacement, and finishes by wishing a thoroughly unpleasant afterlife on the people responsible. Nobody is getting a thank-you in the liner notes. The song itself is simple: acoustic guitar, voice and a chorus that keeps coming back to the same unhappy conclusion. Rabasca recorded the lead voc
Nov 4


A New Single From StreeTcar Conductors Brings On A Pop-Rock Approach With A Sentiment We Can All Understand
A new single release from Streetcar Conductors recently dropped, and this is a song that definitely embodies this sort of cinematic pop-rock style, but with elements of progressive rock in its undertone and an overall massive amount of pop sensibility, giving us heavy-handed hooks, especially at that chorus. The chorus of this track bounces around in your brain for hours or even days after it has ended. This is an example of a track that has a message to send; it has a great
Nov 4


Neil Rolnick Delivers a Unique Set of Pieces That twist, contort, and change Shape
Recent release from Neil Rolnick represents a bit of a collection of works that the producer has put together, many of which revolve around sampling different songs and spoken word, and layering, tweaking, and sculpting the shape of them as they come through, giving the pieces a completely different atmosphere and life altogether. This was such a surprising and cool approach to creating something that is unbelievably inventive and engaging, and in such a way that you wouldn't
Nov 1


Schanzer/Speach Duo Release A Live Album With Guests, that Defines The Heart Of East Coast Jazz
I'll admit I'm not always a big fan of live albums. I do like some of them, but usually it's a group I already know and admire. Having said that, when I came across the live record from Schanzer/Speach Duo, I was overtaken with a flood of mood and ambiance that gave me goosebumps. The duo dropped a collection of live performances, many of which include special guests, that capture something incredibly special. The album title is called Live in Brooklyn 1992-2002, and that alo
Nov 1


A ROTTWEILER GETS HER SONG
Somewhere in rock history, between the millionth breakup song and another bloke complaining about Hollywood, somebody needed to write one about the pissed-off dog downstairs. Aaron Dilorenzo obliged. “Down The Steps” comes from his connection with Lacey, an old bandmate’s Rottweiler who stayed kenneled below their practice space when visitors came around. He found something familiar in her isolation. There’s your song: a guy talking to a dog because they’ve apparently got som
Nov 1


A Unique and Addictive Release from STEVE’S 9TH INCARNATION
A brand-new EP release from Steve's 9th Incarnation has a tendency to hit with some theatrical undertone and orchestrated backbone, as the whole thing has a sort of natural flow to it all, combining elements of Baroque pop, contemporary music, hints of jazz, and singer-songwriter, all rolled into this three-track record that feels like it's bursting with character. The EP is called PERSPLEXTIVES, and the songs serve as a wild testament to songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Oct 27


folklore , History, and More all Live Within Arily Michele's New Release
For Nashville-based singer-songwriter and producer Arily Michele, the natural world provides more than a source of inspiration. Originally from Colorado, Michele frequently incorporates the state's geography, history, and folklore into her music, combining dream-pop and neo-psychedelia with an interest in gothic storytelling. A classically trained coloratura soprano who also works as a poet, she has developed an approach that connects personal experiences with broader social
Oct 27


The String Revolution And Tina Guo Bring an Unlikely combination of Two Songs To Life, And The Result Is Uncanny
If you are looking for something a little different but really sort of immersive and colorful, with hints of theatrics and a blending of genre approaches and styles, then I have just the thing for you. A release from renowned cellist Tina Guo and The String Revolution, an outstanding guitar trio, brings together some familiar phrases and melodies some of us might know. Especially fans of a little game called Plants vs. Zombies, which is most certainly popular and hit its heig
Oct 27


Joshua McCooey Reflects on Life and Change With “10 Years Ago”
There is something powerful about looking back at who you were ten years ago and comparing that person to who you are today. Life takes us in unexpected directions, introducing new experiences, different surroundings, and perspectives that change the way we see ourselves. On his new single, “10 Years Ago,” Joshua McCooey explores that journey through reflective songwriting and a warm, melodic sound that feels both personal and relatable. The song looks at the passage of time,
Oct 24


deadclou Drops An Experimental Electronic EP That Breaks Boundaries
If you are looking for something that blends cinematic vastness with an edgy overtone, bending genres from hip-hop to dubstep, electronic to experimental, then I have just the EP for you. Spain-based producer deadclou just dropped a killer record that wraps you in textural soundscapes that take you on quite a unique musical journey, meshing together elements of light and dark, alternative and dream, and taking some of the best elements from a multitude of electronic genres an
Oct 23


Tyler Allred – 33 Days & A Wake Up: An Introspective Indie Release Built on Personal Expression
There is something refreshing about discovering an artist who approaches songwriting as a way to work through life's complicated moments, taking feelings that can sometimes be difficult to explain and turning them into something melodic, thoughtful, and relatable. Tyler Allred brings that kind of personal approach to his music, combining an indie sensibility with an appreciation for honest songwriting and the emotional details that make everyday experiences worth writing abou
Oct 22


Anna May Gets Personal With A Stripped-Down New Single
A beautiful new single from Anna May delivers a very heavy-handed honesty, portrayed with incredibly descriptive lyrics that paint a picture of a situation, and I feel like it's something that feels like it's out of a scene from a movie. The way she gets into detail about feeling lost after being rejected by someone is really amazing, simply because she makes it so straightforward. Her lyrics are semi-lighthearted, simply because she can be so blunt. This is something I reall
Oct 22


Rat Utopia Experiment Bursts Back Into The Scene With "Three-Banded Armadillo"
The Rat Utopia Experiment are a Washington-based, female-fronted five-piece rock band known for their theatrical performances, striking visual presentation, intense guitar riffs, and emotionally charged lyrics. Their sound incorporates influences from 1960s music, riot grrrl, noise rock, and trip-hop. The band features Phia Lane on vocals, Francis Green on bass, Maddox Mullins on lead guitar, Drix Drixolle on rhythm guitar, and Christian Montemayor on drums. The group signed
Oct 22


An Invigorating Jazz Release from Usein Bekirov
Sometimes you get a record that brings together musicians who are so seasoned and such masters of their craft that the release itself brings together a fusion of energy, technical ability, heart, and melody. This is exactly the case when it comes to the new release from Usein Bekirov, an outstanding pianist and composer who put a new album out recently and, in doing so, brought together some incredible performers and players so that the whole thing just comes through with suc
Oct 21


Mira Lazuli Releases “Tuesday,” a Cinematic Folk Exploration of Long-Distance Love
Photo Credit: Katie Oscar Their new single captures the fragile tautness of falling in love when it’s tested by distance and uncertainty NEW ORLEANS, LA - Mira Lazuli releases “Tuesday,” a playfully tender but cinematic folk song stretched out in the space between missing someone and trusting that they’ll come back. Inspired by new love and the uncertainties of a long-distance relationship, the song explores how it feels to care deeply for someone while still learning how to
Oct 17


MegaDestroyer Gets Restless on “Beneath the Lights”
Colin Moore gave the first version of “Beneath the Lights” a C+. His own song. That’s a useful detail in a business where every new single apparently has to be someone’s finest hour. The MegaDestroyer guitarist and vocalist believed in the writing. The recording hadn’t caught up. Then producer Adam James heard the Omaha band’s earlier single “Parachutes” on Spotify and reached out. Their collaboration took “Beneath the Lights” into electronic pop territory, with Ted Jensen ma
Oct 17


Alan Garmonsway Releases A Blend of Songwriting Styles and Plenty of Sentiment
Alan Garmonsway has a new record out, and this set of songs really manages to deliver a soiree of warm tones backed by elements of rock, folk, contemporary, jazz, and more, all packed into this really sort of expansive and immersive album. I think this is one of those opuses that an artist gives once every decade. I feel like it's a record that gives you pieces of who Alan is as a person, as he tells stories with a wonderful sort of elegance, but also gives you those moments
Oct 13


The New Mourning: Exploring the Band’s Indie Rock Sound and New Single “Again and Again”
The New Mourning is an Austrian indie rock band formed around musician Thomas Pronai, who started the project in 2018 after touring Germany with Pete Astor. That experience helped inspire him to put together a band focused on the kind of direct, guitar-driven rock that feels just as natural in a live setting as it does on record. Since then, the group has developed its own identity, balancing rough-edged rock sounds with melodic songwriting and an understated, atmospheric app
Oct 10


A New Record from Blanker
Following the breakup of New York City rock trio Upstate Escape, guitarist and vocalist John Norwood started Blanker as a solo project without any particular expectations about where the music would go. What began as a way to continue writing and recording independently has since developed into a more collaborative effort, with former Upstate Escape drummer Bryan Schwenk becoming a regular contributor. Blanker has released eight albums since 2017, the latest being The Picture
Oct 9


An Impactful And Emotionally Charged Album from Layla Minoui
An album release from Layla Minoui showcases the composer's ability to really build out emotionally bound atmospheres, pushing gorgeous piano work with dynamic balance to deliver the mood and feeling behind each piece. Layla is really amazing at creating something that you almost automatically connect with. I feel like the Journey to Rebirth album speaks volumes for her, simply because she's able to take all these emotions and put them forward with these songs. The performanc
Oct 9


INDVGO Drops An Edgy, Genre-Bending New Single
A fresh release from INDVGO delivers a bit of an edge in terms of its overtone, but it also boasts a lot of character which I think is one of the things you end up really liking the most. The production of this track has an alternative feel to it. It's got a heavy, deep rooted beat that hits pretty hard, but there's also all kinds of synthesizers that are decimated and distorted, giving it that more impactful and grittier feel. This is definitely a track that has spacious und
Oct 6


Casey Abrams Showcases Chops, Character, and A Love for the Craft with #Jazz
An addictive and animated new record from Casey Abrams manages to refresh classic jazz approaches with this almost outlandishly fun style that brings together classic composition with a colorful and very vivacious energy. The #Jazz album combines styles both old and new and features some brilliant takes on the genre, but what really reaches out and grabs you about this whole thing is really the character it involves. Casey seems to really let loose, and in doing so, that pers
Oct 5


A Fresh EP from SUNTRAP Gives off Classic Pop Vibes
An immersive new EP release from SUNTRAP brings out a pretty awesome blend of what I would consider to be classic, vintage, '80s-style new wave and pop, with post-punk, electro, and more. One of the things that really drives this record is the synth work. The synthesizers and keys are really robust and deliver all kinds of instrumental hooks and melodies, which is something I really enjoy because I feel like instrumental hooks are something that have been missing from all kin
Oct 5


A Heartfelt and Classic Single from Split Vision
Split Vision return with their new release, “Out of Nowhere,” a classic-feeling song that brings back the sound of vintage synthesizers while giving those familiar sounds a fresh new spin. The synthesizers give the song a strong retro feel, but the track still feels modern and original. We get a nice sense of nostalgia here without the song feeling stuck in the past. The song has a thick and full sound, with plenty of layers that help build its overall atmosphere. There is a
Oct 4


Packing Release "Just As Bros" And the 'Loves Me' EP
Packing take a much more personal approach with their 2025 single “Just as Bros,” a five-minute track that feels like a reflection on friendship, growing apart, and the complicated emotions that can come with losing someone who was once a huge part of your life. There is something very honest about the way “Just as Bros” approaches its subject. Rather than simply looking back at a friendship with nostalgia, the song deals with the harder parts of that relationship too. There
Oct 4


Spotlight Interview: A New Ep From Terry Ennison Hits Hard
A heavy-hitting new EP release from Terry Ennison delivers a super impactful energy that becomes quickly infectious and doesn't let up throughout the entire record. This is a release that is relentless, and from the production to the rap flows, the entire thing has a sort of intense soundscape to it, but that's what lets it stick with you. A lot of these songs are explosive. The production and beats have orchestral and edginess to them, and the vocals can be just as edgy when
Oct 3
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