Philadelphia’s own Neo Brightwell has never been one to color inside the lines, and on “We Didn’t Survive to Be Quiet,” he doesn’t just step over them — he sets them on fire. Billing his sound as Moonshine Disco, Brightwell fuses outlaw gospel, queer liberation energy, Americana grit, and dance-floor…

Out of Houston, Blossom Aloe arrives with The Silver Lining Shines Bright, an album born from a year that turned everything upside down. Released on February 13, 2026, the record channels lead singer Mia Jane Coyle’s whirlwind season of first-year sobriety, the loss of her father, and falling in love…

Pacificaze returns with “Savage,” a bold slice of indie surf rock, tailor-made for open roads and emotional release. Dropped on February 13, 2026, the track sees the genre-blurring band double down on their sun-charged roots while sharpening the edges with punchier, modern production. Written and produced by Jack Pilkington alongside…

Out of San Francisco’s ever-creative haze, Michellar returns with “Love Peace War (Acoustic Version).” This stripped-back remix, released on February 13, 2026, and produced by Bay Area collaborator Robi Bean at his El Cerrito studio, the track serves as the first glimpse into her upcoming acoustic EP Homegrown, due later…

What started as a birthday gift has quietly bloomed into something far bigger. “A Song To C” began as an intimate gesture, written by Tobias Borelius of Emerald Park for his wife and performed live at her birthday alongside Daniel from Danish Daycare. The reaction in the room said it…

A tattoo is a permanent part of you, so you really can’t afford to rush the process of picking an artist. In Newmarket, the difference between a “good” tattoo and a great one is the person doing the work. You need an artist who really listens to your ideas. They…

Out of Manresa, near Barcelona, Mental Frank crafts electronic music the way he builds his DJ sets, slow-burning, patient, and attuned to flow. “Edge Of Doubt” emerges from a period of transition, written and produced entirely in his private studio during late-night solitary sessions. Following the end of a long…

From the greater Philadelphia area, Bear Jr continues carving out his lane in alternative rock with “Emotion Ocean,” a brooding, slow-burning single that leans into tension rather than release. Known for blending intricate fingerstyle acoustic foundations with modern alt-hard rock production, Bear Jr thrives in the space between restraint and…

George Collins is kicking the door wide open into 2026. The Prague-based singer-songwriter, who famously swapped a high-powered finance career for a second act in music, returns with “What Living Is For,” a fist-in-the-air Americana rocker. Known for his classic rock grit with soulful hooks, Collins has always written about…

Guildford-based singer-songwriter Zachary Mason kicks off 2026 with “Sweetheart,” his eleventh single and arguably one of his most emotionally charged yet. At just 28, Mason has already built a prolific catalogue, with hundreds of demos, multiple indie chart appearances, sync placements, and coverage from major outlets, so he’s no stranger…

From Utrecht, Netherlands, Fons & the Chargers arrive with a single, out since 06th February 2026, “In Our Yard Stands An Apple Tree” is an original track rooted in personal loss, written by Fons after he and his wife lost their unborn child nearly two years ago. The child, he…

From Amherst, NY, award-winning producer, engineer, and artist Anthony Casuccio returns with his latest single, “Can You See Me,” released on January 30, 2026. With over three decades in the industry, three Grammy nominations, gold-status projects, Billboard Dance chart toppers, and remastering credits for icons like Johnny Cash, Tony Bennett,…

British alt-folk mainstay Andy Smythe returns with “Life of a Man,” the lead single from his forthcoming eighth studio album Quiet Revolution, due March 13, 2026. Never one to shy away from big themes, Smythe turns his pen toward the mounting disillusionment facing under-25s in the UK—sky-high university fees, impossible…

Out of Montreal’s frostbitten underbelly comes Boneyard Rebels, a band of literal gravediggers who swap shovels for guitars once the cemetery gates clang shut. Led by Eric Dumoulin on guitar and vocals, with Ezra Sheppard on guitar and backing vox, Richard Germain on bass, Billy Tsekeris on synth, and Diego…

The Lars Pagelsen Trio is gonna make you lean in closer with this one. Formed in early 2025 after meeting at Dr. Hoch’s Conservatory in Frankfurt, pianist and composer Lars Pagelsen, bassist Alisa Pou Montz, and drummer Felix Lothwesen have shaped what they call “mindfuljazz”: not a genre, but a…

Alasdair James Dodds has a rare knack for making silence feel alive, and “Disillusionment” is a powerful reminder of just how much emotional weight a single piano can carry. Released on October 11, 2025, this instrumental piece feels like the distilled essence of Dodds’ long, winding creative journey—one shaped by…

Hidden Shores’ Fractal Heart is a revelation unfolding in digital slow motion. The Belgian project, created by an elementary school teacher who trades chalkboards for synths after dark, lives right at the crossroads of vulnerability and electronic wonder. You can feel the deep respect for traditional songwriting here, but also…

Detroit-based project Valaura comes swinging with “Hallowed Ground,” a single that feels like a line drawn in the sand and dared to be crossed. Released on January 31, 2026, the track signals a bolder, heavier turn for the group, blending groove-heavy alt rock with confrontational fire. Built by Valaura alongside…

Leeds-based composer Lostbird steps into the spotlight with “Drift,” an evocative piano piece that feels less like a song and more like a memory gently resurfacing. Released on January 25, 2026, this atmospheric instrumental leans into nostalgia without romanticising it too hard, instead letting small, sensory details do the talking.…

Emerging from Lehi, Utah, Valiancy—helmed by Kyle Harris—drops a heavy emotional weight with “Voices,” a self-written, self-produced single released on January 29, 2026. Drawing from the introspective depths of artists like Peter Gabriel and James Blake, the track leans into vulnerability headfirst, tackling mental health, depression, and the exhausting battle…

Singer Muratti closes his musical chapter with “We Made It,” a bittersweet synthpop farewell, like a time capsule gently cracked open. Released on January 29, 2026, the track reads like a love letter to those who grew up in the 80s and 90s, the last generation to remember a world…

Remon Nakanishi has built a reputation for treating Japanese folk tradition not as a museum piece but as something alive, social, and a little unruly, and “Yattokose” pushes that philosophy smugly. Released on January 30, 2026, the track reimagines a Bon song from Sado Island and flips it into a…

Allie Ascentia’s Crossroads is like one of those late-night conversations with yourself that accidentally turns profound. This is a fully solo project—every lyric, melody, instrument, vocal layer, and production choice comes straight from Ascentia’s own hands—and you can hear that level of control in how personal and intentional the album…

Josh Hicks’ “Talk Too Much” lands confidently, owning the room very casually. The 25-year-old Welsh singer has been quietly sharpening his craft for years, and here it shows, not just in his silky vocal control, but in how comfortably he balances charm, vulnerability, and bite. Raised on a heady mix…