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California meets Chicago in a mesmerizing free folk sound in the single, “Where My Body Sleeps” by Halo Rider. Markus James’ vocals are like aged whiskey, smooth yet packing a grave and melancholic punch. They intertwine with Anne Harris’ delicate and feathery harmonies, creating an earthy and ethereal sound. The…

Detroit duo VAZUM are hurling vengeance at the anxieties and frustrations of contemporary America in their latest album, Western Violence. In Western Violence, 9 tracks that VAZUM wrote from their Southern US, UK, and France tour. Each song functions as a shard of truth, reflecting the chaos back at us.…

Felix Rovitto sizzles the dance floor with his spicy latest single “Dam.” Recorded by producer Mike Casalini in Parma, Italy, the sound was influenced by the pop reggaeton scene. Released to much anticipation, “Dame” is a track that’s sure to heat up dance floors and playlists alike this fiery summer.…

Husband-wife duo CHAPLAINE takes an ethereal detour into music with their EP, Cloud 9. “With You” sets the scene with sensuality pouring from Megan’s lips. Megan showcases the utmost vulnerability, intimacy, passion, and flirty playfulness through her rich vocals. Meanwhile, the drums pound, building a steady momentum, while the guitar…

German progressive rock duo Seßler/Zeeb shows us how to embrace the magic that lies within us all with a potent brew of classic influences and modern energy on their latest single, “If You Believe Me.” If you love Genesis, Yes, Saga, and Toto, then this song is for you. Recorded…

Hungarian electro-pop outfit The Biebers’ self-titled album has this stand-out danceable track, “Sorry” that might just break your heart. The song breaks open with catchy guitar riffs tuning steadily and building up until the thumping drums come down, pelleting hard with their irresistible groove. Péter Puskás, The Biebers’ charismatic frontman,…

Floyds Knobs, Indiana-based nonbinary and autistic artist Blue is the creator of myclownshoes. When they were twelve years old, they started to make music. On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of LDWHD, they are returning from a protracted hiatus with a single titled “my deepest truth” to commemorate their…

Juliet Ayres’ new single “Pleasure First” is a catchy earworm with a sting. This tune tackles the allure of instant gratification and the consequences it can wreak on our lives, particularly our relationships. Ayres puts up melancholic piano and thumping drums with her rich, soulful vocals echoing Lana Del Rey’s…

Hold onto your headphones, because Isabel Maria’s new single “Holy Smokes!” is an emotional rollercoaster ride. This downtempo ballad is a far cry from the acoustic simplicity of her debut EP, showcasing a bold new direction brimming with raw vulnerability and sonic experimentation. The song throws you headfirst into the…

Experienced guitarist and artist David Ray Richardson’s “Toll of the Bell,” a stand-out track from his latest album “The Endless Tree,” offers a captivating paradox. The instrumentation shimmers with an almost joyful vibrancy—sparkling percussion and bright strumming guitars that dance like sunlight on water. The vigor of the rumbling drums…