Kate Kristine’s new single digs into that specific kind of loss that nobody really talks about enough, losing someone who is technically still around. No closure, no clear ending, just the slow and disorienting process of watching someone become a stranger. Kate captures that feeling with a precision that feels almost too real at times. …
“Graceland” by William Kalmer feat. Audrey Karrasch
Some songs have a way of pulling you in without any warning, and Graceland does exactly that, and William Kalmer and Audrey Karrasch have created something that does not shout for your attention but somehow ends up being the only thing in the room worth listening to. Audrey Karrasch is a real talent. Her voice …
“Duck That Jeep” by Peningo Riders
From the first few seconds, Peningo Riders lock into a driving, blues-soaked shuffle that puts you squarely in the passenger seat with the wind in your face and nowhere specific to be. For a debut single, that kind of confidence is hard to fake. I’m sure you enjoy this record. The Stevie Ray Vaughan influence …
“Talk Too Much” by Josh Hicks
Josh Hicks is not an artist who blends into the background, and “Talk Too Much” makes that very clear. The Welsh singer has a voice that grabs you early and a knack for writing about relatable situations without making it sound like a therapy session set to music. The song is about being dismissed as …
“Pole Position” by Mick J Clark
Mick J Clark has been writing songs since his teens, and that kind of experience does not go unnoticed. “Pole Position” is an album that arrives with a quiet confidence behind it, the sort of record that does not need to shout to get your attention. The songwriting here is honest and well-crafted. Mick has …
“Fly Under” by Carla Patullo
Closing out a GRAMMY-winning album is no small task, but “Fly Under” handles it with a kind of quiet confidence that’s hard to pull off. Co-written and performed with Martha Wainwright, this track wraps up NOMADICA in a way that actually sticks with you after the music stops. Carla’s voice is the kind you pay …
“Valentine” by Hana Piranha
Hana Piranha have a way of making you feel uneasy and completely captivated at the same time, and “Valentine” nails that balance better than anything they’ve put out before. The lead single from their forthcoming Heart of Darkness EP isn’t a slow burn, it pulls you straight into the kind of romantic mess you recognize …
“Earth Goddesses” by Becky Raisman
Becky Raisman is not trying to be anyone other than herself on this EP, and honestly, that is the best thing about it. The Mount Pleasant artist has put together four tracks built around confidence, joy, and the kind of self-assurance that does not need to shout to get its point across. And my favorite …
“Derby Hill” by Derby Hill
Derby Hill’s self-titled EP is the kind of record that makes you want to hear again and again, it gets better after each listen. He recorded this thing in Chicago basements and hall closets, and you can hear the honesty in every track. He just released songs about real people dealing with real problems. The …
“In a Heartbeat” by Shaky
Shaky’s new single “In a Heartbeat” is a solid track about looking back at your twenties and realizing how much simpler things used to be. He’s not trying to make it some grand statement, it’s just an honest reflection on those years when you were running around Philadelphia, playing shows, and figuring life out as …
“Music from a Cloud” by Mohawk Castle
Mohawk Castle recorded this entire single in his living room, handling everything from writing to mastering, and you can tell he put serious thought into every detail. The blend of art-rock and electronica here works better than it probably should. He takes cues from Thom Yorke’s solo stuff but pushes it toward a brighter, more …
“What Brings You Back” by Lana Crow
Lana Crow’s new single catches you off guard with how personal it gets. She wrote this one imagining how God might actually talk to us, not in some grand, distant way, but as someone who genuinely cares. The 78 BPM tempo gives everything space to land properly, and her voice floats over lines like “The …
“Ultraviolet” by DrewJam
DrewJam takes his time with “Ultraviolet”, and honestly, that’s the best part. The song starts quiet, just acoustic guitar and his voice keeping things close, then gradually opens up with piano, drums, and eventually these huge electric guitars that make the whole buildup worth it. He recorded most of the parts himself between home and …
“Mais Do Que Uma Cor” by Cantoria do Amor
This Basel duo’s debut single caught me off guard in the best way. Daniel Messina and Daniel Somaroo switch between Portuguese and Spanish seamlessly, Messina takes the verses and chorus in Portuguese, then Somaroo comes in with Spanish sections that tie everything together. The hook has been stuck in my head since first listen. The …
Ten Tracks to Spend Time With
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. Embeds Thank you!
Ten Tracks to Spend Time With
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. Thank you!
Ten Tracks to Spend Time With
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. Embeds Thank you!
Ten Tracks to Spend Time With
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. Thank you!