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…

Emma Whybrow’s latest track, “Amnesia,” is one of those songs born from real heartbreak, turned into a dance-floor-ready anthem. Written during the isolating days of COVID, the song reflects the sting of abandonment, as her partner left for India and returned 15 months later as if nothing had happened. The…

Chicago-based indie rockers The Transference deliver their debut LP, Floodlights, with an eclectic concoction of dark reflections and playfulness. Born from the ashes of a previous band and sparked by pandemic-era demos, the group, fronted by singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Laura Hollingsworth alongside Alex Karan on drums, MJ Johnson on…

Melbourne singer-songwriter Shani Weiss is back with her third single, “Feel Alright,” released on August 8th, 2025. Following the success of her earlier singles “All About Life” and “What’s Left,” Weiss continues to carve her path as one of Australia’s most compelling indie-pop voices. Written in a time of personal…

Wild Horse returns with another bold statement in 2025, dropping their third new single of the year, “Don’t Wait,” on September 3rd. The East Sussex outfit, fronted by brothers Jack and Henry Baldwin, longtime collaborator Ed Barnes, and recent addition Jade Snowdon on keys and violin, has built a reputation…

Nashville indie pop-rock outfit RightHandWave has dropped their latest single, “Rebound Girl,” on August 26, 2025, and it’s a buoyant slice of PowerPop that wears its influences proudly in its own distinctive character. Taking unexpected lyrical inspiration from the 2007 Ryan Gosling film Lars & the Real Girl, the track…

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…

Music has always been more than just sound. It’s a mirror of the times, reflecting society’s joys, struggles, and transformations. From world wars to technological revolutions, global events have played a huge role in shaping music trends across genres and eras. In this article, we’ll explore how major events over…

Caroline Romano is back with a brand-new single, and “Sometimes Forever” might just be her most relatable anthem yet. Out September 5th on all streaming platforms, the Nashville-based alt-pop singer-songwriter continues her streak of sharp storytelling following recent standouts like “Muse” and How the Good Girls Die. At only 23,…

With influences drawn from introspective country music addressing mental health, Grace Palmer’s “Breathe” stands out for its raw emotion and relatable themes. The recording, overseen by Scott Ralph in a studio in Stoke on Trent, captures Grace’s authentic sound and heartfelt lyrics. Reflecting on her own battles with anxiety and…

The word “mellow” may be part of the band name, and on the surface, the music is mellow. But it also offers a subtle energy to the adventurous listener. The tunes are unpredictable, unexpected and diverse. You will hear new things each time you listen. Thank you for taking the…

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…