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Lilia Asha might only be 13, but her latest release, “Ghost House,” written on the day of her grandfather’s funeral, eulogizes the memory, loss, and the way childhood magic fades when someone who held it together is gone. Produced and arranged with her mentor Vitalii Kuzovkov in Shanghai’s Starcle studio,…

Transgalactica’s “Liberal Anthem,” the third track from their debut album Better Angels, is a bold, cerebral exploration of reason, freedom, and the humanist ideals that often go uncelebrated in modern discourse. Inspired by Steven Pinker’s Enlightenment Now, the song tackles the notion that no formal “liberal church” exists to glorify…

Elliot Bam’s new piano-driven alternative rock anthem, “Hungry For More,” released September 5, is written and produced by the Liverpool-born multi-instrumentalist and trans artist himself. The track was recorded in a friend’s home studio but sounds stadium-ready with the emotional weight of Fiona Apple and the grandeur of Hozier. Known…

James Darcy, the rising singer-songwriter from Tipperary, Ireland, makes his solo debut with “The Middle.” It gets indie, folk, alternative rock, and pop into one hauntingly sincere piece. Drawing inspiration from storytellers like Damien Rice and Jason Isbell, Darcy creates windows into the fragile, beautiful, and complicated moments of life.…

Atlanta-born indie-pop artist Katie Belle dives headfirst into her long struggle with insomnia in her latest single “Bad Dreams,” an electro-synth pop cut that doubles as confession and release. Known for blending dreamy textures with raw lyricism, Belle has spent over a decade crafting her voice in the Atlanta and…

The New Citizen Kane keeps his momentum rolling with the Causing a Commotion EP, a sun-kissed stopover before the arrival of his ambitious double-album Psychedelika. Known for fusing disco, synthpop, and indie funk into something equal parts nostalgic and futuristic, Kane offers listeners a sampler plate of emotions, filled with…

Hip-hop is more than just a genre of music; it’s a cultural movement that has reshaped the landscape of global entertainment, fashion, and politics. From its beginnings in the 1970s Bronx to its modern-day domination of the charts, hip-hop has told stories, influenced change, and set trends. Yet, when people…

Powers of the Monk, the Michigan-based duo of David S. Monk and CasSondra “Pontiac” Powers, return with their latest single, “Bread & Circuses,” a darkly whimsical track that merges art-rock textures with lyrical allegory. Featuring guest drummer John O’Reilly Jr., the song continues the group’s experimental streak—layering acoustic and electric…

Paris-based indie art-rock project Books Of Moods, led by Hugo Sailer, continues to refine its dreamy, nostalgic sound with the new single “Holidays,” a sun-soaked ode to friendship, fleeting youth, and the bittersweet blur of memory. Following the success of Happiness and “Sunday Mood,” Books Of Moods leans into its…

Lücid Lovers, the Cleveland-based duo of The High Priestess and The Hierophant, returned on July 25, 2025, with their bold new cover single “Obsession,” recorded at Audio Alchemy Studios. The pair has long positioned themselves as artists who straddle the earthly and astral planes, as they channel vibrations tuned to…