Salt Lake City-born singer-songwriter Caleb Darger’s Fault Line is a deeply introspective and poignant 12-track album that circulates various moments that touched the artist. From losing faith and maneuvering love to commenting on political issues and environmental topics, we get thorough storytelling in shades of 60s and 70s Americana, folk,…

Brooklyn-based queer artist Ben Silby gets candidly heartfelt and hooky in their latest single, “my bad.” Written way back in 2018, the song was fleshed out from the singer’s own story. The synths, guitars, bass, and drums brought it to its current irresistible indie pop rock styling. “my bad” kicks…

The self-titled debut album, Fury of a Dying Planet, is a powerful, prog-metal album that explores environmental destruction and mankind’s reckless disregard for nature. Written, performed, and produced by multi-instrumentalist Doug Rimington, with Paul Brigstock delivering striking vocals, the album captures the fury and urgency of a world in peril.…

Bozeman, Montana-born singer-songwriter Ely Holt’s debut single, “Homesick,” is a heartfelt folk-rock anthem that pulls you into the ever-relatable feeling of a sense of belonging. The song opens with a gentle yet immersive atmosphere, driven by soothing strumming and delicate guitar plucking, which immediately sets a reflective mood. As Holt’s…

Indie band Paul Babe mixes two songs, Poley Bonaparte (Your Feeling) and “Crownin’ On,” from their debut album in their music video, “Love is Way Too Hard.” The soft psychedelia and indie melancholy in the music carry us through the lifeline of a relationship with love, excitement, and heartbreak. “Love…

R&B singer Shah Brielle’s latest single, “Issues,” is a sultry dive into relationship issues. The song creates an immersive experience with its pulsating beats, catchy yet mellow rhythm, and Brielle’s smooth, swooning vocals. Her voice glides effortlessly over the track, delivering the lyrics with a slow, sensual precision that highlights…

Sahara CyberStars rereleased their song “Hope in Everything” as a remix this September 3, because this world right now could really use some hope. Vibrant and soulful, the track embodies how hope must prevail despite the struggles of life. “Hope in Everything” opens with sparkling beats and whirling tones of…

Canadian indie pop duo Wotts, consisting of vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100, brings candor and carefree intimacy to their new single, “Boy + Girl.” As the final track from their EP Good People, Bad People, this song feels like a relaxing culmination of their sound. The song opens with…

Have you ever found yourself humming the same catchy tune over and over, even when you didn’t want to? These seemingly inescapable songs that play on repeat in your mind are known as earworms. Scientifically referred to as Involuntary Musical Imagery (INMI), earworms affect a significant portion of the population…

Canning’s latest track, “State of Mind,”  embraces change and mixes the old with the new to be rooted while swaying to the wind. With Ricky Canning on guitar and vocals, Fritz Armstrong on bass and vocals, and Tom Miller on drums, the trio delivers a vibrant and energetic performance. The…

Linda Sussman’s “Remember Dorothy,” recorded and produced by the artist herself in Huntington, NY, is a compelling acoustic blues track tributed to the queer community. Released this August 16, the song’s arrangement is straightforward yet powerful, with Sussman’s slide guitar work giving the bluesy track a haunting edge. Along with…

Cormac’s cover of Ed Sheeran’s “The Joker And The Queen” takes the tender ballad to new emotional heights, with a production team that includes Henry Facey on guitar, Dominic Ferris on piano, and Toby May as sound engineer. Recorded in Brighton, the single was mixed by Simon Hanhart and produced…