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The Mortal Prophets put together a really solid album here. John Beckmann handles most of the heavy lifting, with Tanner McGraw on lead vocals and Lawson Mars adding harmonies that float in and out at just the right moments, and the whole thing has this hazy, dreamlike quality that actually works. The songs don’t rush …

Tom Minor’s latest single is an honest shot of energy for anyone who’s had enough of standing still and the London artist puts together vintage soul and indie rock into something that actually sounds urgent and real. Minor keeps chanting “I’m gonna change it” without ever defining what needs changing, and that vagueness is the …

Milin and Music UnLtd. have created something unexpectedly beautiful here and this isn’t your typical breakup song, it’s mature, honest, and refreshingly free of bitterness. The way traditional Indian instruments like sarod and tabla blend with rock elements creates a sound that’s genuinely their own. The story of two people realizing they’ve drifted apart and …

7Z MAXI and his crew have put together a track that radiates confidence and purpose. “700 Coming” isn’t your typical release. It’s built on a foundation of genuine conviction and collective energy from the Philadelphia-based group. The chemistry between 7Z MAXI, RA-RA, 7Z VINE, and Mirzy Bey is palpable, and you can hear how naturally …

Max Norton spent ten years playing drums for other people before deciding to do his own thing, and “The Wolves” makes a strong case for that decision. This one’s about forward motion, about outrunning whatever’s on your tail and using that pressure as fuel. Max doesn’t overcomplicate it. He wrote it, played it, and produced …

Tony Lio gets personal on his latest single, and it pays off, and “Better to Sleep” doesn’t hide behind anything – just straightforward songwriting that lands exactly how it should. He’s gone minimal here, which actually makes the emotion hit harder. You can tell he put real thought into this one. Getting back together with …

Erro’s second album proves they’re not interested in playing it safe. “Shadowland” takes the raw, one-take approach from their debut and doubles down on it, with results that actually justify the hype. The album opens strong and stays there. “Honey Bear Lane” has this infectious bassline that pulls you in before the guitar work starts …

Consequential delivers a strong atmospheric drum and bass track with “Dark Sky”, and it’s worth your time. The Bury St. Edmunds producer has put together a release that gets better each time you hear it, with plenty of small details hiding in the mix that you’ll only catch if you’re paying attention or have decent …

LeAnn Rimes has been recording Christmas music for years, and this compilation brings together her best holiday work with some new tracks thrown in, it’s a solid listen if you’re into her style. The album covers a lot of ground. You’ve got the upbeat stuff like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “I Want a …

Thickshake’s “Through the Daylight” is exactly the kind of song you need now in the first month of the year. It’s catchy, it’s honest, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a good time. Thickshake made this entire track himself in his house in Rockhampton. Wrote it, played all the instruments, recorded it, …

Tony Frissore manages to pack a punch about corrupt leadership into a funk track, and “Bad Strategies” just grooves hard while making you think about who’s really accountable when people in power mess up, trust me, you will love it. The bass and drums are locked in from the start, and the guitar and keys …

Evelí Ray’s “Elizabeth” is a song about her mom that doesn’t fall into the sappy trap you’d expect. The Barcelona artist wrote this as a love letter to her mother, but it opens up into bigger questions about how we relate to nature and each other. Antonio Mazzei plays piano while Joan Miró Prat adds …

Audren released a new single that I really love, and I’m here for that kind of honesty. The track starts with just Audren and a piano, then slowly brings in the full band, and the fretless bass adds this unexpected warmth, and when the guitar and piano trade lines, it actually sounds like a conversation. …

Bleach Dreamer gets it right with “Paradise Cove”, it opens with a beat that immediately pulls you in, and then these synth layers start building until you’re completely wrapped up in the sound.You can hear it in the synths and the rhythm, but this isn’t some nostalgia play. Bleach Dreamer takes those elements and makes …

Ratfink recorded this album with cheap gear and a laptop that got beer spilled on it, which should tell you everything about the vibe here. WHEN U WERE MINE is rough around the edges and doesn’t apologize for it. The songs are just impressive. The singles ‘About Ya’, ‘Gay Song’, and ‘Plastic Bits’ came out …

Today, we bring together 10 standout releases from artists shaping the sound of right now. Press play, sit with each release, and if something clicks, add it to your playlist and follow the artist. “Elizabeth” by Evelí Ray “Step By Step” by AMELINA “Ugly When You Love Me” by Exzenya “Gotta Do” by Allan Jamisen …

Highroad No. 28 have put together a really solid track with “Ache”, and it’s one of those songs that gets better each time you listen to it. Coming from their upcoming album The Will to Endure, this Australian band keeps things simple but effective. The guitars spread out across the mix in a way that …

Ashley Wolfe built “All I Need” from a place of impatience, and you can hear it. This Latin-infused pop track moves with sharp percussion and subtle synth work that give it a nighttime, driving-with-the-windows-down kind of pull. Her voice is wonderful, and the lyrics are rich and unique, it’s a talented artist that deserves your …