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Hailing from the small Slovenian town of Lenart, Gregor Vagner, the one-man force behind Ticket To The Universe, is a rock artist with big dreams and a heart that beats to the rhythm of sincerity. Having once played in several rock bands before deciding to go solo, Vagner now channels…

British singer-songwriter Merlin Swann delivers a heartfelt plea for unity in her latest single, “Needle in the Haystack on the Hill,” an anthem that cuts straight to the heart of our divided world. Featured this week in Melody Bites, one of the top independent music review platforms, the track stands…

Benjamin Quartz’s latest single, “Pyromane,” released on September 26, 2025, sets the Marseillais singer-songwriter apart as an artist who thrives on contradictions. Drawing inspiration from samba rhythms and tales of burning love, Quartz fuses delicacy and danger into a slow-building fire of sound. From the get-go, the song tiptoes in…

Australian singer-songwriter Simon Orton breathes new life into a classic with his latest single, “That’s Life,” released on October 10, 2025. It’s not your run-of-the-mill cover of Frank Sinatra’s iconic tune because Orton’s version is a heartfelt reinvention, fusing the smoky elegance of jazz with the grounded warmth of country.…

Rising indie artist Nate Olian returns with his most personal and introspective work yet, “Pray for Patience,” a collaboration with his close friend CJ Rislove, best known for his appearance on American Idol in 2024. Written and produced between Olian’s home setup and Rislove’s contributions, the track dives into the…

Dallas-based singer-songwriter Alexandra sets the stage ablaze with her debut EP, Let It Burn, released on September 26, 2025. Recorded in a camp-out weekend at her Dallas home with production duo JST FRNDS, the five-track project captures the warmth, camaraderie, and spontaneity of live jam sessions. Drawing influence from Americana…

Bear, an inspiring 63-year-old songwriter and kidney transplant survivor, channels hope and urgency into his new single, “No Place Like Home,” as he channels the voice of the planet. Released on October 4th, 2025, the alternative rock track was born in the heart of Scotland’s Galloway Forest, where Bear first…

“Mandolin Island,” the new single from Dublin singer-songwriter Gavin Fox, landed on September 26 and instantly transported listeners to a world far removed from everyday noise. Written during a contemplative stay on the Croatian island of Lopud, where cars and roads are absent, the track is a love letter to…

“The Torch Still Burns” by Neon Outlaw arrives as a solemn musical tribute steeped in faith, conviction, and remembrance. Written and produced by Kjetil Mathisen under his project Neon Outlaw, the song was born out of a desire to create a hymn-like country ballad that could echo across generations. Its…

Wattmore has never been a band to play it safe, and with their latest single, “Canadian Whiskey,” released September 26, 2025, they’ve doubled down on irreverence. The Australian brother duo, known for blurring the lines between country, punk, and straight-up chaos, pitch this track as their “career suicide note set…