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Evasion, released April 25, 2025, this debut album slips into a velvet-lined spy briefcase, complete with cinematic flair, encrypted emotions, and a whole lot of sonic espionage. Dubbed “spy pop,” this cinematic collection from producer and songwriter Hjalmar Littauer lands somewhere between Portishead and Bond, with a dash of indie…

Rick Holden is here to teleport you straight into a strobe-lit dream with “You Are The One.” This vocal trance anthem has bottled the spirit of a 2003 club night, added a splash of cosmic romance, and hit play. From the very first shimmering synth, you just know you’re in…

“I Can’t meet you!” by Michellar, dropped on April 25th, 2025, is a glittery slice of synth-pop heartbreaker as it struts out the door in platform heels, tosses the drama over its shoulder, and dances into freedom. It comes with the muffled rumbling beats and muffed synths pumping through a…

Matt Saxton’s “Feel It Again” is a warm, windswept memory wrapped in melody—the kind you don’t know you need until it’s washing over you like a tide. Dropping on April 25th, this tender, slow-burning single comes from the East Sussex multi-instrumentalist who’s mastered the art of mixing uplifting melancholy with…

Multilingual Latina artist Blanca is back, and she’s not just asking, “Are You Ready”—she’s answering with a mic drop of a single that fuses gospel soul, pop sparkle, R&B warmth, and hip hop cool, all while keeping her message front and center: uplifted, unbothered, and blessed. The song kicks off…

Bliss (Deluxe Edition) by Patti Zlaket opens a time capsule filled with soul, sass, and stories that haven’t aged a day. Re-released under Meridian’s deluxe-edition trilogy and freshly remastered by Blake Morgan, this album brings the past into full-color HD. The opening track, “Bliss,” kicks things off with a gritty…

With her new single Our Bible, singer-songwriter Asta Bria invites listeners into a soul-stirring celebration of love, everyday life, and self-authored hope. Released on 30 May via Right Track Records/Universal Music Operations, the track is a rich, funk-inflected pop-soul offering that blends the warmth of retro grooves with the intimacy…

Bold, visceral, and unflinchingly raw, “Resurrection” marks a stunning return for Beta Libre, an artist unafraid to push sonic and thematic boundaries. The Tuscan composer and producer channels the elemental forces of nature, femininity, and rebellion into a darkly hypnotic track that feels like a ritual awakening. From the first…

Daniel de Boer’s EP The Turnaround is a rich, multicultural acoustic pop offering infused with electronic textures and global rhythms. Written and produced largely in Berlin alongside producer Shakthi Prasad, the six-track project features a diverse cast of musicians from around the world, from Russia to Palestine, this diversity pulses…

Tarn PK’s “Cry Baby” opens with a thud. From the first pulse of the heavy beat, you’re pulled into a clouded internal world where numbness meets reflection, and stagnation simmers beneath sleek electro-pop textures. The Wellington-based artist’s deep, rounded vocals carry the weary self-awareness of someone trying to swim through…