The New Citizen Kane keeps his momentum rolling with the Causing a Commotion EP, a sun-kissed stopover before the arrival of his ambitious double-album Psychedelika. Known for fusing disco, synthpop, and indie funk into something equal parts nostalgic and futuristic, Kane offers listeners a sampler plate of emotions, filled with…

Hip-hop is more than just a genre of music; it’s a cultural movement that has reshaped the landscape of global entertainment, fashion, and politics. From its beginnings in the 1970s Bronx to its modern-day domination of the charts, hip-hop has told stories, influenced change, and set trends. Yet, when people…

Powers of the Monk, the Michigan-based duo of David S. Monk and CasSondra “Pontiac” Powers, return with their latest single, “Bread & Circuses,” a darkly whimsical track that merges art-rock textures with lyrical allegory. Featuring guest drummer John O’Reilly Jr., the song continues the group’s experimental streak—layering acoustic and electric…

Paris-based indie art-rock project Books Of Moods, led by Hugo Sailer, continues to refine its dreamy, nostalgic sound with the new single “Holidays,” a sun-soaked ode to friendship, fleeting youth, and the bittersweet blur of memory. Following the success of Happiness and “Sunday Mood,” Books Of Moods leans into its…

Lücid Lovers, the Cleveland-based duo of The High Priestess and The Hierophant, returned on July 25, 2025, with their bold new cover single “Obsession,” recorded at Audio Alchemy Studios. The pair has long positioned themselves as artists who straddle the earthly and astral planes, as they channel vibrations tuned to…

Known already for the breakout single “Chained,” Morrison doubles down on anthemic guitars and soaring hooks with “Turn All The Lights On.” Shot through with the shimmer of bright lights and big choruses, the single is packaged with a technicolor music video of veterans, drag queens, and dancers under flashing…

Blacklight Beat Patrol’s latest full-length album, Phizzle Phinkle Pop, released August 23, 2025, daringly steps forward for Rhode Island producer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Corneau. Entirely facilitated in his home studio and mastered by Tijan J Wise, the record is a patchwork of electronic vignettes that balance jagged textures with luminous…

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…

Ionne’s new E.P. Pathos, released August 29, 2025 under 5015 Records, is an artistic gamble and a triumph. Born from a whirlwind collaboration with fashion designer Tea Montgomery for his Union Station runway show, the project was written and recorded in under 60 days, but can you tell it was…

Dance music has always had a unique ability to bring people together, igniting energy, joy, and unity on dance floors across the world. From the soulful sounds of disco in the 1970s to the pulsating beats of today’s electronic dance music (EDM), the genre has undergone incredible evolution. Each era…

Olivia Booth’s latest single, “MIND,” released on August 29, 2025, is a milestone for the Manchester-born indie singer-songwriter. After four years of writing, revising, and holding back until the right moment, Booth finally shares a track that distills her restless nights into a fervent passion project. Produced by Gareth Nuttall…

Elvira Kalnik’s latest single, “Water Knows,” turns private pain into an aural ritual. Kalnik merges Deep House with traces of jazz, jungle, and dance to produce a fluid soundscape, just like its theme. The song was born from a period of irreversible stress, where water became her healer and teacher,…

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…

Nigerian-born, US-based genre-bender ZeXzy makes a fearless statement with his sprawling 28-track debut album Every Sound, released via Maple Grove Entertainment. ZeXzy builds the record as a globe-spanning odyssey through Afrobeats, Latin grooves, soft rock, Caribbean rhythms, jazz, and hip-hop. With features from global names like Lil Wayne and Natasha…

Having just reviewed Cali Tucker’s latest single, “Last Name,” just a while back, it was definitely a wonderful experience to go through her music video. For those who don’t know, she was born in Phoenix and raised in Nashville, daughter of LaCosta Tucker and niece of Tanya Tucker, could easily…

SonicNeuron’s Forever in Your Eyes is a dazzling showcase of where music and AI visuals can meet in the middle to create something futuristic and deeply human. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Danny Williams, with Jason Williams steering the creative and cinematography direction, the project is pitched as a marriage…

Liverpool-born singer-songwriter Paul Claxton returns with his brand-new single “Left Haunting You,” released on September 5 under Trifle Too Hot Records. Known for his sweeping blend of nostalgia and sharp storytelling, Claxton draws from a well of influences ranging from Roy Orbison and Lennon & McCartney to Dusty Springfield, Gram…

Music has always been an evolving art form, constantly shifting and adapting to the cultural landscape. Over the past century, we’ve seen the rise of electronic music, digital production, and genres that rely heavily on synthesized sounds. However, despite all these advancements, traditional instruments are far from obsolete. In fact,…

Austin-based Americana artist JB Elwood wears his Appalachian roots proudly on his sleeve in his heartfelt new single “Back Someday,” produced by Andrew Middleton in Nashville and released as part of his upcoming slate of singles. The track is a personal ode to his parents’ sacrifices, a reflection on home,…

Korean contemporary music pioneer Yajac returns with his latest single, “Her Light, Unseen,” released on August 29, 2025, as the campaign song for The Exhibition UNSEEN in New York, the first exhibition to center the resilience and struggles of North Korean women through art, archives, and film. Known since his…

Plush Sanches’ Reporting Live Part. 1, dropped under DaOne Records, is a raw, unfiltered window into a rapper locked into his own orbit. Across its six main tracks, Plush doubles down on repetition, inside slang, and a vocal delivery that rides somewhere between reckless intoxication and razor-sharp confidence. The album’s…

Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter Brendan Pegg has carved a name for himself as a one-man powerhouse, writing, singing, and recording every layer of his tracks with an unflinching honesty, moving intimacy, and cinematic sweep. His new single “In the Dark,” released this fall, may just be his most vulnerable moment yet.…

Toronto-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Zellie Bride returns with her new single, “Leave Behind,” released August 29 as the first glimpse of her upcoming EP. Known for making intimate, cinematic atmospheres, Bride ties in nostalgia while extending a hand towards the horizon of legacy. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers or Gregory Alan Isakov…

Los Angeles-based Americana artist VANNGO returns with his latest single, “Rearview Flames,” released August 14, 2025. It’s steeped in dusty highways, heartbreak, and the restless pull of forward motion. Known for blending folk storytelling with country-rock grit, VANNGO has created a road-worn ballad that’s equal parts confession and escape. Stripped…