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Anthony Johnson steps into 2026 with Time for Changin’, a self-built, deeply personal album that feels less like a collection of songs and more like a mirror held up to identity itself. Crafted entirely from his home studio in Mississauga, Johnson takes full control as producer, composer, and arranger, and…

There’s something quietly powerful about songs that take their time to find the world—and Athena Brown’s “Infinity” is exactly that gem. Written over two decades ago and now finally stepping into the light, this South East London gospel singer-songwriter brings both lived experience and spiritual depth into a timeless track.…

Ryan Edward Kotler’s “By My Side” arrives as something far more disarming, as an honest, weathered confession shaped by lived experience. Having stepped away from a career in law to fully embrace songwriting, Kotler leans into raw storytelling, pulling from folk, blues, and Americana traditions while keeping that quiet rock…

Garbage Garden’s “Quiet Garden” dismantles the very idea of chasing attention. As the opening entry in the Still Being series, the track leans into the lives of those who exist on the periphery, the ones whose labor, care, and presence often go unnoticed until they’re gone. Teaming up with co-producer…

Jojo Gold’s “Higher” exhales a reckoning dressed in melody. Known for her emotionally immersive sound, Jojo leans into vulnerability here, exploring the restless search for love and meaning in a world that feels both overwhelming and deeply personal. There’s a sense that this isn’t just a song you listen to—it’s…

Christopher Peacock’s “Only The Good Die Young” lets grief sit, raw and unfiltered, right in front of you. Built from the deeply personal experience of losing a father, the track leans into honest storytelling rather than polished dramatics. Peacock, who handles every part of his work himself, keeps things grounded…

Two Whatevers build entire thought systems out of it. On Punk Deluxe, the Chicago-based duo of Eben Hewitt and Alison Brown blur the lines between philosophy, storytelling, and genre, crafting a brainy and instinctive album. With Eben’s background in playwriting and Alison’s grounding in philosophy, their collaboration turns into something…

Liam Naughton eases back into the spotlight with “I Want To Go Out Tonight,” a track that feels like a quiet confession dressed up as a late-night escape plan. The Irish-born, Perth-based songwriter leans into a fresh chapter here, one shaped by independence, self-built production chops, and a renewed emotional…

Foxy Leopard’s “Cotton Fields” settles in, slow and steady, like dust under a fading sun. Sitting between the thematic weight of War & Peace and the yet-to-unfold Before, the track feels less like a standalone moment and more like a quiet hinge in a larger story. Foxy Leopard zooms out,…

Tavo Man steps into a rich cultural lane with “TIKINI,” a track that carries history, language, and intimacy right along with the beat. Rooted in Garifuna tradition yet dressed in a sleek afro-dancehall groove, the song feels like a bridge between worlds. It’s sensual, sure, as it taps into something…