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Transgalactica’s “Liberal Anthem,” the third track from their debut album Better Angels, is a bold, cerebral exploration of reason, freedom, and the humanist ideals that often go uncelebrated in modern discourse. Inspired by Steven Pinker’s Enlightenment Now, the song tackles the notion that no formal “liberal church” exists to glorify…

Elliot Bam’s new piano-driven alternative rock anthem, “Hungry For More,” released September 5, is written and produced by the Liverpool-born multi-instrumentalist and trans artist himself. The track was recorded in a friend’s home studio but sounds stadium-ready with the emotional weight of Fiona Apple and the grandeur of Hozier. Known…

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…

Blake Red, the Chicago-born alternative rock and metal powerhouse, unleashes pure venom with her new single “Scorpion,” released August 29, 2025. Known for her unflinching honesty and fierce stage presence, Blake puts up an anthem of resistance and a warning shot against those who exploit the vulnerable. Produced by Blake…

Lexytron, the husband-and-wife duo based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), return with a bold second chapter in their story through the album Something New, released after the success of their genre-hopping debut Something Blue. While the first record leaned heavily into eclectic pop-rock, this new outing indulges in electronic buzz without…

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter John Deering continues to carve his path with the release of his fourth single, “Slow Dance,” which dropped on September 5th, 2025. Deering teams up with two veteran musicians, Peter Anderson (Run Westy Run) on drums and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum) on bass, both of whom help shape…

Houston’s rising art-rock quartet Juvenoia has just dropped their debut LP, Where the Blue Sky Goes, a bold and thoughtful record that cements their reputation as one of the most intriguing acts in the city’s indie-jazz crossover scene. Formed in 2022 and already a staple in venues like Axelrad and…

Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice’s debut album, Transhumanity, released on August 29th, 2025, is a bold electro-rock concept record that merges science, storytelling, and human emotion into one ambitious universe. The Genova-based collective, led by vocalist and songwriter Andrea Pizzo with his wife and co-lyricist Raffaella Turbino, explores technology,…

Allan Jamisen, the Phoenix-based composer and painter known for blending sound and vision into thought-provoking art, has dropped his latest single, “All I Am Is You,” bringing funk, electro, and cinematic flair. Following up his politically charged “Rock & Roll American,” Jamisen goes culturally reflective this time, channeling what it…

Svarp The Harp, the bluesman from Fürstenwalde/Spree, Germany, steps into the spotlight with his rendition of the Willie Dixon classic “Hoochie Coochie Man,” released October 20, 2023. Recorded at Wolvesinsound Studio in Berlin, this cover single pays homage to the roots of blues while carrying Svarp’s unmistakable touch. Drawing from…