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Tom Minor’s new single hits different. The London musician takes a messy relationship situation and turns it into three minutes of uncomfortable truth-telling that somehow feels comforting. Right from the start, you’re dropped into the middle of someone else’s argument. Tom sings about sweet nothings that don’t mean much and truths that just make everything …

Rosetta West’s latest is a wild ride, titled “God of the Dead”, and to be clear and honest with you, the band doesn’t know how to make boring music. Joseph Demagore handles most of the heavy lifting here, singing, playing guitar, and piano, and he’s got this knack for switching between crushing blues and tender …

San Diego’s Tranzformer and London-based producer Big O drop their third beat tape together, and they’ve got something solid here. Both producers clearly know their way around chopping up classics, but they approach it differently enough to keep things interesting. You can hear their individual fingerprints on each track, even when they’re working with similar …

Munk Duane is wrapping up his five-year run with “Falsify”, and damn, he’s going out swinging. The Boston artist has been mixing retro soul with indie-pop since 2020, and this farewell track shows he’s got the sound locked down tight. Right off the bat, you hear those chunky ’80s synths and that unmistakable LinnDrum sound …

Elena C. Lockleis wrote this song during some of her lowest moments, when she really needed to hear those exact words. Taking cues from Anne-Marie’s “Better Not Together”, she’s going for that same kind of vibe but making it completely her own thing. The team behind this track came together naturally. Elena connected with producer …

Ottawa duo Wotts’s “i’ll see you when the game resets” is what you need today. Jayem’s voice has this worn-in quality, like your favorite hoodie that’s seen better days but still feels right. The guitars are messy in all the best ways. Ricky 100 clearly wasn’t going for perfection here, and that’s exactly why it …

SEEDR’s second single arrives as a reminder that sometimes the best way forward is to stop moving altogether. “Settle” combines her airy vocals with liquid drum and bass in a way that actually makes sense, which isn’t always easy to pull off. The track starts with those atmospheric synths that immediately put you somewhere else …

“Gasoline Daydream” by Anna Josephine hits hard. Anna blends her indie-pop sensibilities with a touch of folk warmth, crafting a track that’s unpretentious and full of charm. It’s about the kind of drive where nothing needs to happen — no rush, no plan — just the comfort of being next to someone you care about. …

Caden Stone’s latest track “For The Devil” kicks off with a bassline that practically growls, then explodes into a chorus that’ll have you singing along whether you want to or not. Caden’s voice has this great rough edge to it, and the guitars are messy in all the right ways, and the drums hit hard …

YACOVELLI’s “Tell Me Off” will make you want to argue with someone just for the rush of it. The guitar work here is pretty damn satisfying – starts chunky and then just goes completely off the rails. You know that feeling when you’re so mad you can’t decide whether to yell or stay quiet? That’s …

TRALALAS’ “Winter on the Vine” is his first single after years in electronic music, from the production to the vocals, everything is incredible here. Heidi Lindahl sings like she’s telling secrets to an old friend. Her voice has this worn-in quality that matches perfectly with the song’s theme of accepting things you can’t change. The …

The New Citizen Kane has created something genuinely weird with “Ratbag Joy”, and I mean that in the best possible way. After their Top 10 hit “Lump In Your Throat”, Kane keeps pushing boundaries. They’ve figured out how to make you think and dance simultaneously, which isn’t easy to pull off. The contrast between words …

Okayden’s collaboration with Polybit takes the original “Sugar Water” track and completely flips it on its head. The original featured VRDA’s vocals from Sydney, which Okayden had already chopped up and twisted around in his Melbourne studio. Then Polybit got his hands on it and decided to mess with those vocals even more. The whole …

Reina Mora’s new “Cielo” EP is basically two songs about completely different types of love, and honestly, both hit hard. This Puerto Rican artist living in LA just gets it when it comes to messy emotions. “Adicción” is straight-up about lust and all the bad decisions that come with it. Reina sings like she’s been …

LED’s sophomore single “Goodbye Eric” hits hard right from the start. This LA trio knows how to write a hook, and they’re not shy about it. Layne Olivia, Lockett Pentz, and Edie Yvonne have been grinding since they met at film camp, and you can hear that chemistry throughout the entire track. The guitars are …

Julianna Joy’s debut album sounds like the friend who shows up to your boring dinner party and convinces everyone to go dancing instead. Her alternative pop approach skips the usual predictable moves and goes straight for the unexpected turns that keep you paying attention. The three singles that have been floating around LA – “Goldstar”, …

Ava Valianti just dropped “Buttercups” and honestly, this 15-year-old gets it. The song starts quiet with just piano and guitar, then builds into this satisfying rock moment that doesn’t feel forced or overdone. Her voice carries real weight here. When she sings about those specific memories – the cinnamon smell, creaky doors – you believe …

Julia DeSimone writes about love the way most people talk about it – without the fancy packaging. Her latest single as Monster Planet tackles that moment when the right person shows up and everything else becomes background noise. The Kansas City musician has released great singles before this, and “Evergreen” continues her knack for turning …