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Canadian-American singer-songwriter Tara Beier’s new album, Mourning Doves of Joshua Tree, released on April 12 by Manimal Records, is born out of loss, healing, and female resistance. Shaped by the grief of losing her grandmother and the power of the desert, the record embraces mourning as a gateway to transformation.…

French independent artist Noctæra has finally unveiled her long-awaited debut album, Legacy of Marble, released after more than a year of careful crafting. Known for overseeing every aspect of her projects, from writing to production to video design, she brings artistry and precision to the same mix. Drawing on influences…

Music has this magical ability to make us feel all kinds of emotions—joy, heartbreak, nostalgia, and even empowerment. But there’s something deeper going on when you find yourself singing a particular lyric over and over again, stuck in your head like it was glued there. Why do certain phrases from…

San Francisco–based singer-songwriter Michellar returns with the reflective new single “September,” set for release on September 5, 2025. Inspired by the golden age of folk and drawing deeply from the poetic lyricism of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan, Michellar leans into nostalgia while embracing change. Recorded between San…

“A New Page” marks a luminous return for French singer-songwriter and novelist Audren, who has long balanced her artistry between music, poetry, and prose. After years of battling Lyme disease, which forced her away from the stage and into the world of bestselling novels, she has come back with a…

Ukrainian singer-songwriter Olena Nosalii has unveiled her French debut with “Le Calme”, a reimagining of her earlier hit Штиль (“Shtyl”). More than a simple translation, the song becomes a new lens on the same intimate story, exploring how farewell can be tender, even liberating. French, often the language of love…

“Way Too Hot” by zukrassverliebt is a sizzling summer anthem that doesn’t hold back on fun, rhythm, or humor. Produced by Manuel and Michael Mentz, with Michael also handling composition and Manuel penning the lyrics, the track thrives on a cheeky concept, like someone is just too hot to handle.…

Herman Martinez returns with UltraTerrestrial, an original album released on August 19th, 2025, and it’s nothing short of a fever dream made audible. Written and performed entirely by Martinez, with production polish by Ahmed Mahmoud and engineering from Chase Cassara, the record dives into forgotten memories and alternate frequencies. Recorded…

“Scansion” is the newest single from Exzenya, the 55-year-old genre-defying artist who has been steadily carving out a bold space for herself as an independent voice across pop, R&B, and beyond. “Scansion” takes its name from the poetic practice of scanning rhythm in verse, but here turns it into a…

“Before Daylight” by A Farewell Device bursts through the door with heart on sleeve, guts on display, gleaming into the open. The project, helmed by Bay Area singer-songwriter Justin Vanegas, features soaring guitars and punchy drums. Released in three waves, “Help to Lie” in June, “51A” in July, and the…