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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


Erode the Dream Release a Killer EP
A long-awaited EP release from Erode the Dream finally just dropped today and believe me when I tell you that if you are a big fan of...

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Jan 7, 20253 min read


CECILIE Delivers A Stripped Down And Emotional Live Single
A beautifully performed new single from CECILIE breeds a very vulnerable kind of honesty, and because of that, you get attached to the song right from the very start. The honesty she brings to the table feels kind of painful, and perhaps writing and releasing this song was somewhat cathartic for the artist. At least, that's what it feels like when you listen to the song. It feels like this was deep-rooted and probably wasn't the easiest thing to write about. This one song, "A
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A New Album from Sean V Syndicate
There is something almost defiantly familiar about Endure, the third studio album from Long Island’s Sean V Syndicate. Across 11 songs, the band works inside a vocabulary built from classic rock, blues, Americana, and alternative rock, rarely disguising where its instincts come from. At times, I found myself thinking that if aliens landed tomorrow and asked what Western guitar music had sounded like since the 1960s, Endure would make a strangely useful primer. That familiarit
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Jack McKee ' The Painter"
Jack McKee returns with his new single, “The Painter,” a beautifully delicate blend of soft pop and dream pop that immediately creates a warm and genuine atmosphere. There is something incredibly natural about the way the song unfolds, allowing us to settle into its gentle melodies and expressive textures. It feels sincere from the very beginning, carrying the kind of emotional warmth that makes the song feel personal without ever becoming overwhelming. At its heart, “The Pai
2 days ago


Linda Marks Has A Heartfelt New Single
If you are looking for a song to give you the warm and fuzzies, make you feel good, and remind you about that certain spark you have with someone, then I have just the thing for you. The latest single release from Linda Marks is a sort of soft rock and contemporary blend that brings out such a wonderfully gentle approach instrumentally but a wonderfully strong message that speaks volumes for the artist, as she really puts herself out there and gets slightly vulnerable, but wi
2 days ago


An Addictive and Experimental Electronic Release from Audiovoid Is Completely engulfing
A borderline brilliant new experimental record from Audiovoid is a damn near perfect example of how certain producers and artists are able to sculpt sound and create entire atmospheres that swallow you up in the best way possible. The Afterglow EP is robust, to say the very least. Its presence is incredibly cinematic, drifting, edgy, glitchy, and, at times, completely outside the box. The funny thing about all of that is that it comes through with a lot of character attached
4 days ago


Brandon Bing Is Back With An Edgy But Honest Country Rock Single
Brandon Bing is known for blending some of the best elements of Rock and Country together, and in doing so, bringing out this sort of edgy, slightly gritty soundscape, still with that Southern tonality close at hand, but with a little extra attitude and a little more alternative backbone. His latest single, "Warning," exemplifies this amazingly because I think it's one of his harder-hitting tracks to date. It feels like he's leaning more into that rock feel with each new sing
4 days ago


An Interview with Al-Khemetic
A fresh EP release from Al-Khemetic delivers a roots reggae approach with all the bells and muscles you could possibly want. This is a record that exudes a warm and welcoming aesthetic from start to finish, with classic horns, guitars, and more, along with those rhythms that just make you want to move. One of the things that really hits hardest about this release is the sheer fact that it's so positive. This is one of the more spirited records I've heard in a long time, and t
5 days ago


Hank Tree Delivers A Warm And Honest, Lush Folk Record
A wonderfully lush new release from Hank Tree delivers a lot of robust honesty in the form of these sort of classic but cinematically robust folk songs, each telling a bit of a story from some personal perspective and digging a little bit deep into the artist's personality, which is one of the things that lets you really hold on to it the most. These songs definitely aren't stripped down. Yes, they are folk songs, and they do have some roots undertone to them, but they feel v
5 days ago


A New Release from Sean Hopkins
Before Sean Hopkins began releasing records under his own name, he played bass in indie bands and toured the East Coast, enduring the long drives and borrowed floors that make up the less romantic side of being a musician. When he returned to writing after years away, he picked up his acoustic guitars and started working alone. Chasing Ghosts in the Dark appeared in 2022, followed by Pictures of Nothing in 2024. Now comes Shadows & Light, an album whose familiarity suits a so
Sep 23


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
Sep 22


An Interview with Jet Lag Motel
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
Sep 21


Iman Taghadossi Delivers Filmic Atmosphere and Edgy Tones With His Latest Single
A new double single release from Iman Taghadossi comes through with a gorgeous sonic drive, vast undertones, and a sort of graceful electronic and cinematic backbone that you're able to really feed into in terms of its energy. The release blends different approaches and subgenres of electronic music, building these robust atmospheres that you're able to get engulfed by. Of course, I mean this in the best ways possible. It's actually super fun to get swallowed up by these song
Sep 19


JEN ASH RELEASES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “FREEDOM,” GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY FORCED MARRIAGE
Jen Ash has officially released her powerful new single “Freedom,” a deeply personal and emotionally charged song inspired by the difficult subject of forced marriage. With the release, Ash uses her music as a platform to address an issue that is often left unspoken, creating a song centered around courage, self-expression, and the pursuit of freedom. Written as a voice for women and girls who may be unable to speak for themselves, “Freedom” confronts the reality of forced ma
Sep 18


Poke A Brain - Refinement_2026
Refinement_2026 works best when it lets its contrasts stay visible. Poke A Brain moves between heavier rock passages, smoother grooves, theatrical vocals and more atmospheric ideas without trying to make everything sound like it came from the same template. That gives the record a loose, exploratory character, and even when the transitions are abrupt, there is usually enough personality in the individual tracks to keep things moving. “WILD IS WEST” opens with a lot of energy
Sep 16


Matt DeAngelis Releases A New Catchy Pop Single
Matt DeAngelis returns with his latest single, “Playing God,” a bright and catchy piece of contemporary pop songwriting that explores some much heavier ideas underneath its polished surface. The song circles around the feeling that, as people, we often want to believe we can control our own fate, even when so much of life remains completely outside of our hands. There is also a politically charged quality woven into the song, giving its message an added sense of relevance as
Sep 14


PRAYERS Returns With Spanish-Language Single “No Tengo Calma” and Announces Fall Tour
PRAYERS, the project of artist Leafar Seyer, returns with the first chapter of a new Spanish-language era leading into the forthcoming four-song EP ‘ORACIONES.’ “No Tengo Calma” and its cinematic video arrive September 11, followed by an extensive fall tour, including an appearance at Darker Waves Festival with Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins. Watch the music video on Youtube Purchase tickets for Fall “No Tengo Calma” tour PRAYERS, the project of artist, musician and cult
Sep 11


An Interview with Jourdan Evans
Photo Credit: Lilly K Photography If you're not super familiar with Jourdan Evans, then I most certainly have one of the best ways to introduce you to the artist. Before I do that, I should mention that Jourdan is paving his own path in terms of portraying Mass creativity and a multitude of ways from being a singer, to an actor, and Dancer as well. He's also 15 years old, and has already been making waves, especially in the music world, mostly because he's been taking a serie
Sep 9


An Album from The Tortured Gives Off A Heavy Punk Tendency And Plenty of Truth
An album release from The Tortured delivers a mass amount of melodic punk rock that gives off such an intense and raw energy at times that it feels like the whole thing was recorded live, on the floor. It's almost like these guys were feeding off of each other's energies the entire time, and that's what gives the record an almost live performance aesthetic. These are very driving but again, melodically thriving punk rock songs that tell stories, send messages, and feel quite
Sep 9


A Smooth and Honest New Single From Cash Corleone and MGB Music
Cash Corleone teams up with Mista GettBack MGB MUSIC to deliver a completely fresh approach to some classic genres, blended with cultural flair and robust but smooth R&B overtones, along with brilliantly performed rapping that all come together and create this boisterous atmosphere and, in doing so, give a great love song in the process. This single is riddled with hooks left and right. The choruses are thick and heavily melodic, with plenty of edgy undertones and atmospheric
Sep 8


The Mukherjee Development Drop A Pop Coated New Track
The Mukherjee Development are pretty well known for releasing songs that incorporate folk roots and Country crossovers while still leaning toward classic rock through their guitar tones and songwriting. If you haven't caught them yet, the band's 2025 record, Square Up On A Curve, certainly gives you a great representation of what they do. However, the brand new single, "Tatters," offers a much more pop-focused feel and sound, moving along with an infectious rhythm, clear voca
Sep 2


A New Release from Kyle Grimm Brings On An Experimental Approach and an Alluring Soundscape
Kyle Grimm just dropped a new record that features original compositions along with performances written by other composers, and the whole thing with this record is that it blends a cinematic element with upright or double bass, and does so by way of bringing on mass amounts of experimentation and sound sculpting along the way. The forever eve album is riddled with expansive tonalities and a knack for creating and combining sounds that you may not figure would go together, bu
Sep 1


Kelariz Keshavarz Delivers A Warm Performance and Beautiful Tone with Her New Release
A beautiful album release from Kelariz Keshavarz comes through with a wonderful in depth and beautifully constructed set of pieces performed entirely by solo flute, and this is the kind of album that you can really sit and take the time to soak in as the pieces are a little transcending, beautifully performed, and have a certain tonal warmth coming from the instrument that has a way of wrapping itself around you and keeping you in a very particular kind of headspace. The albu
Sep 1


Composer Asuka Kakitani Tells A Story of Nature through Double-Bass
A breathtaking and immersive new record from Asuka Kakitani takes you on quite a beautiful musical journey, and it's all done with one instrument throughout the entire record, which is something that is most impressive and speaks volumes for the composer's ability to create transformative pieces of music without layers upon layers of orchestrated instrumentation. Sometimes it takes something that feels a little bit more stripped down to stir the pot. This is a record that bre
Sep 1


A Pop Coated Love Song from Carmie
Danish singer and songwriter Carmie gave us a track earlier this year that already began opening up the fact that she puts a lot of herself into her music. She's quite unafraid to speak her mind and does so with a bit of a raw, unfiltered approach, but still in a slightly delicate manner. There aren't many walls built around how she writes, and that single, "Safe Space", had elements of contemporary pop, rock, and still kept the singer-songwriter element bleeding through at a
Aug 28


GRAVE CORPS GET PRETTY, BLOODY, AND COMPLETELY INSANE
Some songs come from months of serious reflection. Others come from a smartass response to a selfie. Guess which one feels more punk rock? Grave Corps releases its new single and video, “Pretty Insane,” today, dragging listeners through the doors of Hellfire Asylum and locking them inside with Traci Von Krypt, several highly questionable doctors, and whatever remains of reality after the experiment goes bad. Underneath the blood, broken asylum walls, and general chaos, “Prett
Aug 27


Tattoo Artist and Fine Artist Kirk Edward Nilsen II Expands Dual-Market Presence in New Jersey and Charleston
The fine artist, tattooer and musician continues evolving his work across medieval themed architectural tattooing, hand-drawn fine art, and new music from his project Spanish Castles AUGUST 27, 2026 (CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA) — Tattoo artist, fine artist, and musician Kirk Edward Nilsen II is expanding his creative presence between Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey at Crown & Anchor and Charleston, South Carolina at The Edge Tattoo, marking a new chapter in a nearly 20-year
Aug 26


The Eclectic and Immersive Sounds of Alexander James Godman
Alexander James Godman is, hands down, one of the most eclectic songwriters I've heard in quite some time. His releases range from acoustic to electronic, pop, and loads more, depending on what he wants to create in the moment. This is one of the most appealing things about the artist and his approaches. He is always utilizing different influences to create genres that bend and sway at his will. The songs come from places that feel genuine, and you never really know what to e
Aug 25
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