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Taking on a classic as huge as Johnny Nash’s hit takes serious guts. You risk either messing with perfection or handing over a completely forgettable carbon copy. Fortunately, Texas musician Rusty Reid hits a sweet spot on his new single, and he captures the bright, upbeat optimism that made the 1972 original special while bringing …

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. 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. Embeds 2 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. Embeds 3 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. Embeds 4 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. Embeds 5 Thank you!

Alan Mair played in the famous rock group The Only Ones for many years, but his solo record Field Of One proves he still has plenty of great tunes to share. When listening to the twelve tracks, you can tell how much love and care went into every single part of this project. He wrote …

I found a really cool song this week, and I cannot stop listening to it while driving home in the evening. DJ Cards made a super fun and happy track with “We Are Here”. Most big dance songs today have loud, crazy beat drops, but this one does not. It lets the music breathe and …

DJ Cards just dropped a really fun track called “Outrun the Morning”. It takes awesome dance sounds from the classic Eurodance era and gives them a fresh spin. Right from the start, a steady four-on-the-floor beat gets your feet moving. It works great whether you are lifting weights at the gym, driving around late at …

I put on this new album expecting a simple pop record, but ERICKOSCAR brings a lot of fun styles to his music. The nine songs shift smoothly between easy pop beats, soft ballads, and lively bachata dance rhythms. That mix keeps the whole album feeling fresh from start to finish. The title track sets a …

Yulan & Blaise just dropped a new song that feels super fresh and easy to get into. It mixes a fun, heavy beat with a cool, calm vibe that makes you want to get up and move around your room. The duo put some really neat sounds into this track. You get a simple dance …

Heavy metal hits different when it blends raw aggression with precise, calculated execution and the new four-track release from Los Angeles group The Whispering lands right in that sweet spot, giving us a taste of their upcoming self-titled debut. Led by singer and guitarist Lucian Fhor, the project packs some serious star power. You have …

Edinburgh rock duo Pray Silence just put out “Liminalland”, and it grabs you right away. Marky Wildtype and Sam Siggs worked on this band for years. They wanted to make heavier music, and you can hear that focus in every part of this song. The track starts with a big guitar sound that hits hard. …

If you watched Toy Story 3, you might know Emily Ricks as the voice of Bonnie. These days, she is making a real name for herself as a solo music artist. Her new song, “Can’t Catch Me,” came out with her new role on Inanimate Insanity, and it is easily one of the most fun …

Keesha Blair has a song out called “The Inheritance,” and I have been listening to it a lot this week. It is a calm, nice song about family, saying thank you, and what we pass on to people after us. It makes you stop and think about your own life. Keesha got the idea for …

Gavin Moore is an indie music maker from Norwich, England, and his project Ultra Funkular Sound has a new song out. It is called “Jump Right In”, and it brings a bright, happy electronic vibe that feels great to listen to on a warm day. The song has a cool back story because Moore made …

Ricky Earlywine knows how to make warm song ideas right from his bedroom. His track “the grace code” takes that home-made feel to a fun new place. From the start, the track surrounds you with a bright sound that feels a bit like old movie music mixed with smooth R&B beats. The mix gives the …

I found “LIGHT OF BLUE ” Sugar Ocean Girl “” by The Mess:Age last week, and I have been playing it on repeat ever since. The song comes off their album AGE OF MESS, and it gives off a warm, happy beach day vibe as soon as you hit play. It combines smooth pop melodies …