Jakob The Liar’s debut EP Wake Up Mr. Kupferberg kicks down the door with a poet’s soul and a revolutionary’s urgency. Across six tracks, Jakob Kupferberg stitches together existential grief, spiritual awakenings, and political firestorms. This is a man who’s lived many lives, and in these songs, he’s distilled the…

John Lebanon’s newest single, “Self Made World”, released on May 29, 2025, is a shimmering slice of psych-inflected indie rock. With members Roy, Matt, Jihad, and Deluccia at the helm, the Boston-based band continues its tradition of marrying nostalgic folk-pop vibes with modern sensibilities. And here, they hit a particularly…

Mahuna’s debut album Forever Is Mine, released on May 30th, is a majestic work in its simplistic, intimate, introspective evolution. It’s like a journal of memories left out in the sun, faded at the edges but full of warmth. The Belfast-born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter has spent 25 years shaping this long-player,…

Neon Circuits and the Mission of Hope by Blueprint Tokyo is a bold, electrifying dive into the modern indie-synth landscape, bringing together textured soundscapes, raw emotion, and an uncanny grasp of tension and release. With 16 immersive tracks, this May 30 release is a confident follow-up to their 2024 EP…

Blacklight Beat Patrol returns with a haunting, heady swirl in “Awe Walk”, the first single off their forthcoming fourth album, which was a welcome gut punch of glitch, dream, and dissonance. Rhode Island-based producer Scott R. Corneau, the one-man force behind the project, has made his track feel like the…

Danielle Schroeder’s latest single “I’m Ready” glides in with learned wisdom, released this May 26 as the second single from her upcoming album Later is Here. This track is a midlife reckoning, quiet, clear-eyed, and humane. It opens with shimmery guitar strumming and the relaxed pulse of grounded percussion, but…

Kings County doesn’t hold back with their fierce, bone-rattling take on Marilyn Manson’s 1996 industrial rock anthem, “The Beautiful People.” Released on May 9, 2025, this cover hits like a freight train from the start, bringing a savage edge that feels just as relevant today as it did nearly three…

Aly Berry’s latest single, “The Wrong Man,” is a masterclass in jazz storytelling with smoky vocals, sly humor, and theatrical flair into an empowering breakup anthem. With her thick, husky voice wrapped in regret and self-awareness, Berry takes us on a slow burn from sorrow to sass, framed perfectly by…

Ava Valianti’s latest single, “Distant”, is a warm, wistful, and quietly devastating track that shows how growing apart from someone you never expected to lose. Released on May 23rd, this marks the sixth single from the 15-year-old indie-pop prodigy, who is hitting a new stride, marked by emotional complexity, subtle…

Must-See Acts Touring Australia This Year There’s something magical about live music that just can’t be captured on a playlist. The buzz of the crowd, the roar when the headliner steps on stage, the way your favorite songs hit different when you hear them live—it’s pure energy. And if you’re…

‘Grace’ is the fourth single from Jon Wheeler’s Americana and Alternative Country project ‘Westingway’. ‘Grace’ is a song about doing whatever it takes to get back to someone or something that you’ve loved and lost. We’ve all been there. It’s a mix of all the stuff we’ve learnt over the…

Gavin Murphy’s debut album Moment, released on May 30, 2025, is a tranquil cinematic escape that feels more like a visual experience than just music. An ambient and instrumental collection, it is rooted in the Irish countryside and decades of musical mastery. For someone who’s spent over twenty years arranging…

Russian alt-rockers Apache Rose roar back after a two-year silence with Hello, a thunderous, emotionally charged single. From the very first gritty riff, the track grabs you by the collar as the vibrant guitar work grinds with purpose, while the drums stomp forward like a heartbeat on fire. It’s a…

Anacy delivers a breathtakingly vulnerable offering with It’s Not You, a genre-blending electro-pop ballad that dives headfirst into the emotional architecture of avoidant attachment. The Cape Town-based artist trades surface-level pop for something far more intimate in her latest track. Produced at Bombsquad Studios under the guidance of Mpho Mantyi,…

THE SUPER 3’s The Sun of a New Beginning “Winter to Spring,” released March 29, 2025, is less an album and more a meditation in motion. Inspired by the resilience of plum blossoms blooming through snow, the trio—drummer Shigeo “sanpei” Hirayama, bassist Tatsuya Fujimura, and pianist Toshiyuki Kokubu—offer a genre-defying…

Alexis Arceo invites you to crash headfirst into suffering with Beautiful Mayhem, released May 29, 2025. The alt-rock soloist delivers a blistering punk-infused anthem that captures the wild, magnetic pull of toxic love cycles. The track explodes open with a shriek, a raw, unfiltered scream that’s less a stylistic choice…

Arnab Sengupta’s fifth studio album, What Goes Around Comes Around, released on May 22, 2025, is a luminous blend of introspection, groove, and lyrical elegance. With his signature blend of contemporary soul, jazz-pop, and singer-songwriter storytelling, the Bangalore-based multi-instrumentalist offers eight carefully sculpted, intimate, and philosophical tracks. The opener, “Here’s…

Bonneville’s latest single, “Flying Machine,” is a nostalgic yet forward-looking burst of retro-futuristic soul, which landed on May 21st with a shimmer of funk, a pulse of dance groove, and a sky-high dose of imagination. It’s the title track of their sophomore album and shifts from the band’s usual Southern…

“Without Question” by Ralph Louie gets you with warmth, sincerity, and an effortlessly feel-good vibe that feels like a late afternoon spent with someone special. The Dutch singer-songwriter brings comfort and optimism, wrapped in a melody so inviting it’s hard not to hum along. It kicks off with a shimmering…

Alex Reese’s Neon Echoes, released on May 16, 2025, is a magnetic EP that hums with introspection, nostalgia, and understated experimentation. Written, performed, and largely recorded solo—often on an iPad while traveling—this London-based artist’s project gets you like a diary through shimmering synths and muffled vocals. The opening track, “Violet…

Eddy Puyol’s latest single “Good Time” is exactly what the title promises—and more. With a beat that bounces like sunlight off a Miami pool and lyrics that radiate family love and gratitude, this funky track is a vibrant celebration of life’s simple joys. Known for blending spiritual depth with party-ready…

Jordan Massey’s “Jumpin – Remix,” now remixed with rising Latin pop artist Cêly Riva, is a glistening, genre-blending firework of a track that pulses with confidence, sensuality, and sheer joy. Originally released as a bold anthem of self-rediscovery and letting go of self-doubt, this May 9 remix is an even…

With “Africa’s Heartbeat,” Dr. Evangelos Viazis has crafted a living, breathing tribute to an entire continent. Released on January 6, 2025, this track pulses with energy, soul, and an almost spiritual reverence for the cultural and ecological richness of Africa. A high, playful flute flutters into the soundscape as it…

Her sets feel like memories waiting to be remembered. Berlin-based DJ and producer Karry G isn’t chasing the biggest drop or the loudest moment — she’s crafting sonic journeys that feel deeply human. With a sound rooted in melodic and progressive house, Karry is quietly reshaping the dance floor into…

JENSEY’s latest single “Tennessee” is a gritty, heart-thumping ode to struggle and salvation, soaked in soul and steeped in storytelling. Released under Indian River Music Company, the track sees the rising country star carving his own lane with old-school country grit with indie folk sincerity. With a vocal tone that…

In her latest single “Blackberries,” Vancouver-based indie folk-pop artist Micae delivers a gentle gut punch wrapped in tender imagery and hushed melodies. The track, drawn from a deeply personal memory of love and loss, meditates on the way heartbreak lingers in the background of everyday life in city lights, freezer…

Jesabel’s We Both Know is a sweeping, sensual, and mystical debut into the world of love song. This is not only her first romantic release but also showcases her first full writing credit. What makes this track so compelling is how it turns the idea of a soul-deep, fated love…

J Michaels & The Wanna-Be-A Band deliver a stirring anthem with their latest single, I Like Daisies, released March 6, 2025. Hailing from Kelso/Longview and recording out of Fremont Recording in Portland, OR, the band crafts a slow-building, emotionally honest track. Inspired by a real-life dysfunctional relationship, the song is…

Coolonaut’s Dark Energy is a warning flare. Rooted in the swirling aesthetics of 60s psychedelia and mod rock, the Scottish-born, rural Australia-based artist fuses analogue warmth with urgent, modern-day dread. Recorded entirely on an 8-track tape machine, the album captures the rawness and real-time humanity of music made with just…

In What’s The Point, Akron-based artist Zhake pulls no punches. This self-produced single is a visceral outcry against the crushing weight of invisibility, evoking the ache of working hard, speaking loud, and still having no one listen. Released on March 15, 2025, the track carries a rawness that’s hard to…