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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…

Known already for the breakout single “Chained,” Morrison doubles down on anthemic guitars and soaring hooks with “Turn All The Lights On.” Shot through with the shimmer of bright lights and big choruses, the single is packaged with a technicolor music video of veterans, drag queens, and dancers under flashing…

Blacklight Beat Patrol’s latest full-length album, Phizzle Phinkle Pop, released August 23, 2025, daringly steps forward for Rhode Island producer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Corneau. Entirely facilitated in his home studio and mastered by Tijan J Wise, the record is a patchwork of electronic vignettes that balance jagged textures with luminous…

Paul Mason, one of Australia’s most celebrated guitarists, has stepped into a new creative chapter with his latest single, “The Other Guy,” released on August 8, 2025. Best known for his long-standing work with Jessica Mauboy and his reputation as a top-tier session player alongside names like Sting, Harry Connick…

Ionne’s new E.P. Pathos, released August 29, 2025 under 5015 Records, is an artistic gamble and a triumph. Born from a whirlwind collaboration with fashion designer Tea Montgomery for his Union Station runway show, the project was written and recorded in under 60 days, but can you tell it was…

Dance music has always had a unique ability to bring people together, igniting energy, joy, and unity on dance floors across the world. From the soulful sounds of disco in the 1970s to the pulsating beats of today’s electronic dance music (EDM), the genre has undergone incredible evolution. Each era…