Chicago’s own fairy dust explodes onto the pop scene with “whore.” Released just a couple weeks ago on June 14th, “whore” is the second taste of their upcoming debut album, Ballet, dropping August 16th. Artist and producer fairy dust has dropped the downtempo for something more pop and dreamy—just like…

Singer-songwriter Leanne Gallati delivers a timeless anthem for all of us to live by with her latest single, “Party For One.” This jazzy and funky track serves as an empowering declaration of self-liberation as she cuts off toxicity. “Party For One” kicks off with a bold blast of brass that…

SAD PUNK has his own cartoonish stories unveiled in rap and hip-hop through his EP, The Pilot. The opening track, “Theme (from “The SAD PUNK Show”),” sets the stage perfectly with theatrical and suspenseful swelling music and tapping beat building up the mood. On the other hand, vintage voiceovers act…

With over 13 million streams across various platforms, Francesca Monte’s latest single, “Not Your Type Of Girl ,” released on June 21, is a powerful anthem for celebrating individuality. As Pride Month draws to a close, Monte’s song shows the grit and vigor amidst the LGBTQ+ community that has led…

Kwolek, known for his lyrically rich and 80s/90s alternative music, has also exposed himself as a man of culture in his latest single, “Some Evenings.” This man is going to get the summer sun tan out of you by trapping you in his vibrant evenings. The story goes like this:…

Oliver Jordan teaches you how to get depressed in his latest EP, Depression Starter Pack. Jokes aside, this EP can help you understand what it is like to be chronically depressed—or even clinically depressed. The opening track, “Philosopher,” with Jordan’s voice, and growling chants, shows you that you must first…

Rae Lou’s latest single, “People,” is a much-needed dose of kindness in this hyper-individualistic and materialistic world. Inspired by American TV host and author Fred Rogers’ timeless words, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,” the song is a powerful anthem of unity and compassion.…

Illyria is here to tear and also melt your face off in your latest album, Wanderlust. This eight-track behemoth is as ambient as it is brutal as it possesses a pervasive sense of dread woven into the very fabric of the metal. Opener “Armagedda” sets the mood like a prologue…

Australian artist Kalamity Kaos pulls no punches with her latest single, “Insecurity.” Recorded in Coffs Harbour, NSW, the song is a powerful and unflinching exploration of self-doubt, loneliness, and the desire for connection. “Insecurity” does have the features of a song with a mesmerizing instrumentation. It has a shimmering soundscape…

ATMES shows us that house music can also house emotions in his latest single, “Lonely.” The producer describes it as his “outlet” during a difficult time in his life. The influence of DJ Snake and Malaa is evident in the dark, driving rhythms, but ATMES adds a layer of vulnerability…

Delhi-based singer-songwriter Kamakshi Khanna gets real about the anxieties of communication in her latest single, “I Blew It!” Released on May 22, 2024, this track cuts a cord with the awkward ones among us. Produced by Pranay Parti and Kamakshi Khanna, mixed by Keshav Dhar, and mastered by Shawn Hatfield, …

Sugar Nova is back on the dance floor with their latest single, “Darkness Turns to Dawn.” This infectious track is a full-on disco revival, a potent blend of pulsating beats, soaring vocals, and unadulterated groove. Sugar Nova, the brainchild of vocalist Rachel Eisenstat and producer Luke Miller, captures the essence…