RISE is a fantastic first EP by Tokyo artist Joey Sachi. The EP demonstrates the ways of combining clean production and true emotion. She is three years in Japan and draws upon the neon vitality of Tokyo. She did all the music recording in her own studio. She has collaborated with producer AKINAT whom she…
Live Oak Sunburst’s new song, “Lurleen” is a powerful American song that wants you to listen closely. Many musicians in this genre choose easy nostalgia, but Josh Roberts, the person who leads the project, uses the song to look at the deep, complex parts of Southern history. The song is about Lurleen Wallace, a woman…
The New Citizen Kane continues to prove he’s one of the most interesting artists in modern indie-electronic music. His newest EP, *Well, Damn! Here You Are*, builds on his Psychedelika era and demonstrates how to combine dance-floor joy with the messiness of addiction. The title track is one of revelation. It captures that 3am of…
Liz Nash is from the sleepy town of Mount Dora, Florida. She is becoming a clear voice for what it means to be a resident of Florida today. Her latest song, “Little Box House” will be released on January 14, 2026. It is a part of her big project called “Florida Songs.” The song is…
In a time when digital connections are short lived, Richmond-based artist Cazzjezter gives us a song that’s deeply grounded, “Woman I Don’t Know Yet.” It’s not a regular pop love song, it is about being prepared spiritually and the burden of future commitment. Cazzjezter makes his music very personal. He did all the work by…
“I’m off my meds and I feel Amazing!” is a catchy name, but his new single, “Digging Holes”, will have you listening. This project, which has its headquarters in New York, is a new interpretation of the alternative rock of the 90s. The song has a combination of the melodic appeal of Third Eye Blind…
Kate Kristine is capable of describing the powerful feelings that most people struggle to label. Her new song, “Stranger I Can’t Tell”, takes a closer look at a contemporary type of heartbreak: being unhappy when you no longer have a close bond with a person, who is not dead. She is based in Nashville and…
Shelita has been pushing boundaries with art all the time but her latest song, Sailors, appears to be her most personal to date. Her accident in Seychelles during her skydiving left her in the wheelchair. The distance she has to travel to walk and do freediving has evidently affected the way she creates music. Sailors…
Chloe Jessica is a new shining star in the music life of Birmingham. The middle is her first single and combines pop, country, and blues in a new and authentic manner. Chloe Wood is the songwriter and the band consists of four members: Holly Borlase, Adam Gould, and Neva Bevan. The music they play is…
“Lying Eyes” shows Noah Bates stepping into a sharper, more intentional sound while keeping the emotional honesty that has always defined his writing. The track opens with a steady beat and a warm bed of guitars that feel almost deceptive in their brightness, especially once the lyrics begin to unfold. Bates writes about the quiet…
Twodahh Bugg comes back with a surprising dose of brightness on his new single “Love Chokehold.” After releasing the heartfelt Chapter I: If Love Coulda Saved You, which carried a lot of emotional weight, this track feels like he’s stepping into a new space one that’s lighter, more rhythmic, and openly playful. The song moves…
There’s something defiantly alive about Paint. From its very first chord, Pennan Brae invites the listener into a vibrant revival of rock’s golden age but with enough personal flair and polish to stand firmly in the present. Right off the bat, “It Ain’t Perfect But It’s Free” lays a swaggering, brass-inflected groove that sets the…
There’s a gentle magic in Michellar’s “The Star”, a soft, honest song that settles around you like a quiet evening glow. With understated acoustic instrumentation and delicate strings, the track feels like a fireside conversation: intimate, familiar, and comforting. The production courtesy of long-time collaborator Toby Wilson respects the song’s tender core, giving Michellar’s voice…
Honestly, the first time I played “What’s Up?” I wasn’t expecting much, and then the vibe just kind of pulled me in. The track starts simple nothing fancy but it has that warm little groove that feels like a late-night walk when you’re trying to clear your head. ALPY sounds relaxed, almost too relaxed, but…
With “It’s Christmas Party Time,” Mick J. Clark delivers one of those rare holiday singles that instantly feels like home but also like the start of something joyous. Right from the first snare hit and tinkling sleigh bells, the song pulls you into a room buzzing with laughter, warmth, and seasonal sparkle. The arrangement balances…
“Inside,” the new single by herds, is a quietly gripping track that showcases the band’s deep-rooted craft and emotional honesty. From its first notes, the song invites the listener into a subtle, atmospheric soundscape, where reverb-drenched guitar and carefully layered instrumentation create a sense of introspective tension. There’s a vulnerability that cuts through the haze:…
Highroad No. 28’s new single, “Ache”, marks an impressively mature and powerful return for the Australian alt-rock outfit. From the opening bass pulse and measured drumbeat, the song lays down a subtle but brooding foundation a fitting backdrop for its emotionally charged journey. What stands out is how “Ache” resists the temptation of loud, dramatic…
“Anything,” the new single by JW Paris, comes across as a thrilling and deeply resonant step forward and one that demands attention. From the soaring, spiralling guitars to the driving rhythm section, the track hits with the energetic pulse of late-90s Britpop, but it never feels like a nostalgic throwback. Instead, it captures that vintage…
