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Peter Lord
Who is Peter Lord? Only one of the funkiest and most eclectic musical minds to ever bend a genre until it breaks. This American singer, songwriter, producer, and sonic alchemist is a founding force behind The Family Stand—the genre-bending collective that dared to blend R&B, funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop into a sound that was as bold as it was unclassifiable. Back in the day (but still bumping today), The Family Stand dropped critically acclaimed albums like CHAIN, MOON IN SC
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Oct 16, 20252 min read
Jbryan
Jbryan is a self-taught musician who started writing songs during covid. He picked up the drums and guitar initially, but started producing full songs—just because he enjoyed it. Originally from the Midwest and now living in Florida, his music mixes creative and relatable lyrics with fun, laid-back melodies that connect with a wide range of listeners.
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Oct 16, 20251 min read
John Lewis
John Lewis creates music that feels cinematic and deeply human — songs that sit at the edge of mystery, emotion, and reflection. His latest single, Shaddowplay Serenade, is a powerful meditation on time, reminding us how fleeting life is and how connected we all are in its rhythm. For Lewis, songwriting is more than music — it’s personal therapy, a way of turning life’s shadows into something listeners can feel and carry with them. His sound blends lyrical storytelling with a
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Oct 16, 20251 min read
Zircon Skyeband
Hey, Zircon Skyeband Friends and Lovers! Zircon Skyeband isn't just your average musical group—it's a journey of creativity and connection that soars beyond earthly limits! Composed of lifelong friends, our band members are a network of musicians who have worked, played, and created together for years. We hail from California, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Ireland, Florida, and Nicaragua. All over our green and blue planet! We came together with a vision as bright as a supernova—simpl
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Oct 16, 20251 min read
Ervin Munir
Norfolk based Ervin Munir is a solo acoustic singer/songwriter and a member of the band Cutting the Mustard. He writes heartfelt songs about life and social injustice. He performs these solo and in his band. His influences are Paul Simon, James Taylor, Neil Young and the Eagles. Ervin grew up in Camden, London. Initially his father wouldn’t let him listen to any music other than classical and Disney songs. Eventually, in the 70s, he bought a Simon and Garfunkel album and that
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Oct 16, 20252 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 16, 20253 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 15, 20252 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 15, 20253 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 15, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 13, 20253 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 12, 20252 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 11, 20254 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 10, 20256 min read
Fitzsimon and Brogan Release "Hourglass girl"
A new release from Fitzsimon and Brogan brings out a bit of a blend of classic rock with extra drive, and its undertone from some edgy...
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Oct 10, 20253 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 8, 20254 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 7, 20252 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 7, 20254 min read
Peter Wilson
Peter Wilson is an award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist with numerous recordings to his credit. He’s member of the Deadbeats – a...
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Oct 4, 20251 min read
Christian Howse
Christian Howse is a singer-songwriter from Newfoundland, Canada, making waves in the East Coast music scene. With the release of his...
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Oct 4, 20251 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
Feb 9
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
Feb 9
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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