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Kiey’s new single “phan thiet” landed on my radar last week, and it has been playing on loop ever since. The Ho Chi Minh City artist usually drops English tracks , so picking a simple Vietnamese name for this release felt like a refreshing shift. The track blends airy dream pop melodies with a smooth …

Cooper Mae has a knack for turning annoying dating situations into songs you want to play in your car with the windows rolled down. Her track “terms & conditions” hits a great sweet spot of witty pop lyrics and a clean rhythm that stays stuck in your head all afternoon. The chorus landed right away …

When a local album re-appears after years, I’m often skeptical. I’m glad I listened to Elysian Fields’ 1995 release, ‘Definition’, because it’s a solid collection of indie pop-rock. If you enjoy finding forgotten bands from the era, this is a fun listen. What is impressive is Kerri Murray’s powerful, expressive vocals, which hold the whole …

“Down The West Coast” is the kind of track that hits right when you need a summer breather. Olivier Cornu, the Lausanne-based mind behind Moon Construction Kit , really hit the sweet spot here. It feels like taking a calm, sunny drive along the ocean with the windows rolled all the way down. The song …

Prem Byrne’s new single hit my headphones this week, and it’s been stuck on repeat ever since. The track dives into that awkward wall you hit after the initial spark of a relationship fades and rather than blame the other person, Byrne turns the mirror on himself. He looks back at a past relationship to …

Tom Emlyn has delivered something genuinely refreshing with his sixth album, Passing Craze, out on Dirty Carrot Records. The Swansea singer-songwriter started these tracks as part of a university project with producer Evan Collett, and you can really feel that relaxed, hands-on energy across every song. The whole record has a warm, tactile charm that …

Moon and Aries drop another track that hits the spot, and “High Noon” shows off what makes this transatlantic project work so well. Jordana Moon sits in Canada while Tom Aries works out of Germany, yet their music feels as tightly knitted as two people sharing a studio desk. The arrangement sets up an easygoing …

A track landed on my radar last week by an artist named 4fro Nick, and it has been stuck in my head ever since. The track is called “Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix)”, and it hits with a level of raw, clear energy that feels really fresh right now. The groove blends classic indie …

I went in expecting a typical bedroom-studio rap single and ended up running it back twice before I even got to the write-up, Ray Gibbz did everything himself on this one, wrote it, produced it, built the beat, and you can hear that control in how tight the whole track sits. The song is about …

Okay, this one snuck up on me. “Personal Martyr” starts so quiet I almost skipped past it on my playlist, then that chorus comes in and I had to stop what I was doing. There’s a trance-y pulse running through the whole thing, but it’s got real strings and percussion under it too, so it …

Today, we bring together 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. We discovered these releases via MusoSoup. Media Embeds Thank you!

Today, we bring together 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. We discovered these releases via MusoSoup. Media Embeds Thank you!

Today, we bring together 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. We discovered these releases via MusoSoup. Media Embeds Thank you!

Today, we bring together 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. We discovered these releases via MusoSoup. Media Embeds Thank you!

Today, we bring together 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. We discovered these releases via MusoSoup. Media Embeds Thank you!

Ben Ripani is back with a fresh batch of songs, and it feels like a reset button for his music. After taking a break from writing, the Chicago native who moved to Nashville is dropping an EP that deals with some heavy personal stuff. It is a project born out of navigating tough moments like …

Otto Orany has cooked up something genuinely unique with his latest record. If you enjoy music that refuses to stick to one genre, you need to check this out. It features a fascinating mix of classical woodwinds, a groovy rhythm section, and even a harpsichord. The coolest part is how every single track feels like …

I’ve been spinning “Bottle” by Melbourne artist Reetoxa all week, and it completely nails that gritty, mid-90s alternative vibe. What makes this one so interesting is the backstory. Frontman Jason McKee actually wrote the track back in 1995 when he was just fifteen, living in a lower socio-economic area of Frankston, and saved it because …