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Xy Gala’s new single “Promises” hits you right from the start, the guitars dominate here, with those dual harmonies creating a thick wall of sound that reminds you why rock music can be so addictive. His vocals are powerful and stunning. The synth work adds a futuristic flavor without taking over the show – it’s …

Chloe Sofia just dropped “The Girl Next Door” and honestly, she’s got some serious attitude. At 15, she’s already figured out that being the sweet, predictable option is overrated. The guitars hit hard right from the start, and those drums don’t mess around either. Her lyrics are pretty brutal in the best way possible. She …

Fiona Joy Hawkins went into lockdown and came out with twelve piano pieces that actually mean something. “Stasis” kicks things off in a thoughtful way that sets the tone for everything else. “The Ghosts of War Are Marching” handles serious topics without getting heavy-handed about it. “Lava and Snow” plays with contrasts – hot and …

Amara Fe’s debut album feels like sitting down with someone who actually has stories to tell. The Mission artist pulls from her family’s musical background, those Tulsa jam sessions and her grandmother’s songwriting connections, but she’s not trying to recreate the past. She’s using it as fuel for her own thing. The best part about …

TAMS/N OTWAY’s “Wallow” kicks off with bird sounds she recorded and turned into beats, it’s beautiful. The Melbourne artist knows how to build a song, starting quiet and personal before exploding into something you’ll want to blast with the windows down. Her voice does all the heavy lifting here, switching between fragile and fierce and …

Connie Moreau has put together a song about those awkward moments when you can’t find the words. Her voice is beautiful and the guitars stay simple and give her space to tell the story without getting buried under fancy production tricks. When the electric parts come in, they don’t take over, they just fill in …

Herman Martinez drops his debut “UltraTerrestrial” like a weird transmission from another dimension. The Atlanta artist did everything himself, the writing, performing, the whole deal. Ahmed Mahmoud handled production and Chase Cassara engineered the sessions. Herman Martinez is really a gifted artist that you need to keep an eye on, and we encourage to follow …

Matt C. White cranked out “A Cosmic Year” after two years of tinkering, and the Brooklyn musician created something genuinely weird and heavy. Matt played everything himself: guitars, bass, drums, vocals, probably the kitchen sink too, he is a talented artist. “Blood Divine” and “I Gotta Get Out’ are standout that needs your attention. Coming …

Sarah Wendlandt’s new track builds around simple piano and acoustic guitar, creating space for her voice to do the heavy lifting. She sings about being drawn to someone who ends up being just out of reach, a story most people know too well. The beauty here is in how understated everything feels. She lets the …

“Summer Funerals” sounds like three guys who actually listen to their record collection instead of just owning it. Arcane Arcade pulls from NOFX, Dwight Yoakam, and Taking Back Sunday but never feels like a cover band trying too hard to impress anyone. Matt Shelley’s voice has this lived-in quality that works whether he’s screaming or …

Harry has shared this rich and meaningful track that you need to listen to. He’s talking directly to anyone who’s just trying to get through the day without falling apart. And get this, Harry works as a music therapist, and you can tell he spends his time listening to real people with real problems, this …

DayEyez just released “Grave,” and honestly, it’s a mess in the best way possible. This song doesn’t dance around relationship failures, it grabs them by the throat and forces you to look at the wreckage. The whole thing sounds massive, and those drums hit like sledgehammers, and the vocals get layered and distorted until they …

Alex Wellkers has put together a solid 13-track album that benefits from his decision to work with actual musicians rather than relying solely on digital instruments. The live string arrangements really make a difference here. Musicians like Mariia Vakhnenko and Julia Stein contribute violin and viola parts that give the songs genuine warmth. Wellkers isn’t …

Shelita’s new single sneaks up on you, titled “Fade”. The synths float around without demanding attention, and the beat keeps things moving at a pace that feels natural rather than calculated. Her voice is beautiful, and the way she handles the chorus feels effortless, working with Bellringer and Lamar Van Sciver clearly paid off. The …

Goldberg took his piano piece and threw it into a blender with some seriously heavy guitars, and honestly? It works better than it should. The whole thing starts pretty, then gets mean fast when those baritone guitars kick in. Peter Voronov’s violin is doing some wild stuff over the top, it’s not your typical metal …

Erotika Dabra’s new track “EAT ME/DRINK ME” combines heavy electronic beats with an edge that feels genuinely rebellious rather than manufactured. The dance elements are there, but they’re twisted into something more interesting than your typical club fare. Having a pole dance background clearly influences how Erotika Dabra approaches sound. The rhythms move like actual …

Dax decided to get sober for six months before making new music, and “Man I Used To Be” is what came out of that decision. The Wichita artist teamed up with producer Jimmy Robbins in Nashville, and you can hear the difference sobriety made in his approach. This track isn’t trying to impress anyone with …

Catherine Elms turns her therapy sessions into songs on “Bring in the Wild”, and honestly, we’re all better for it. The Welsh artist has made an album about befriending your worst impulses instead of shoving them in a closet. Jung would probably nod approvingly at how Catherine handles shadow work across these twelve tracks. She’s …