POP

With Tell Me No, LACHYO cracks open the door to Friday Night, and what spills out is a glossy, grounded, and emotionally resonant indie-pop anthem. Hailing from the stillness of rural Australia but dreaming in widescreen, LACHYO’s latest is a self-produced leap into shimmering alt-pop, drenched in synths, layered beats,…

Cali Tucker is redefining her legendary last name with her latest single, “Last Name,” dropped on July 18. Raised in the shadow of country royalty — daughter of LaCosta Tucker and niece of Tanya Tucker — Cali could’ve coasted on pedigree alone. But in this stirring ballad, she lays down…

From Maryland, Thammarat is an emerging songwriter, performer, and vocal powerhouse whose music leverages storytelling, nostalgia, memory, and a touch of hopeless romanticism to create an intimate and personal experience for his listeners. His exquisite vocal style, individual to him yet instantly recognizable to others, draws on his natural gift…

“Couldn’t Replenish” by Elena C. Lockleis featuring Lilia Kysil creeps into your bones as the heartbreak you didn’t see coming. Tucked into the folds of soft synths and ambient rustles, the song unfurls like a conversation you’re not ready to have. It begins with Kysil’s voice front and center, capturing…

Kris Kolls is taking down a more playful route from her soulful sounds, all on her own terms. Her latest single, “Little Game,” from the upcoming album & Again drops, teasing, daring, and layered with just enough emotional heat to keep you hooked. The beat hits hard from the get-go,…

Delving into the inspiration behind the song, Sammm shares a personal story of heartbreak and self-discovery. Drawing influence from artists like Erin Lecount while staying true to her own musical identity, Sammm’s latest release explores the complexities of love and loss with raw honesty and emotion. From the home studio…

The Malaysian-Bornean artist based between London and Cambridge takes us on his time capsule with his alt-pop debut album, young adult fiction. This diary entry is for every emotionally constipated twenty-something trying to make peace with a youth who never quite fit the mold. Opening with the dreamy “autumn city,”…

The New Citizen Kane is back at it again with this downright danceable banger “Ratbag Joy,” with an emotional undercurrent. Serving as the second single off the upcoming multi-sensory album Psychedelika, the track is a masterclass in contrast, where glittery beats and euphoric grooves mask a much darker emotional undercurrent.…

Sixteen-year-old rising star Sloan Treacy returns with her sophomore EP, was any of it real?, and it’s safe to say she’s not holding back. Recorded between Los Angeles and her new hometown of Nashville, the EP brims with intimate reflections, thoughtful songwriting, and a level of emotional depth that’s way…

Tina Win’s new single “Try Anything,” off the upcoming album Try Anything, is exactly what its title promises. It’s bold, unfiltered, and bursting with a free-spirited charm that dares you to let loose and hit the dance floor like nobody’s watching. Released on July 1st, this one’s already making waves.…