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Todd Underwood — Color and Contrast
An alt pop-rock album with progressive ambitions, heavy riffs and an almost-concept-album flow.
Moon Saloon — Gorgeous New Single
A new release from Moon Saloon brings a beautiful set of cinematic tones to life with a contemporary and indie-pop undertone that utilizes electric guitar hooks, keys, and heavy-handed percussion that gives the song a…
Jonathon Goldie — Root
An acoustic-electronic single that wraps itself around you with a slow-burning, almost gypsy energy.
The Horn — Dreamy New Single
A brand-new single drop from The Horn brings us a refreshing and honest dreamy soundscape with a pop undertone filled with swelling synth pads and acoustic guitars that accompany melodic and deep noted vocals that when…
Sam Stokes — Like A Feather
A psychedelia-riddled soul performance with breathing acoustic guitar and bountiful vocals that pull you in fast.
$am O — Fresh Banger
A fresh banger from $am O has arrived and it's got a bright and vibrant tone with a crisp and edgy vibe that comes through with a hard hitting but alluring style that boasts attitude and character as an
Maddox Jones — Warm & Nostalgic
A charming and bright new pop release from Maddox Jones spans several sub-genres that all seem to mend together with a gorgeous and seamless energy with songs built from full bodied and cinematic singles that all have a…
Good Dear Good — Colorful Pop Single
A killer new single from Good Dear Good takes on a pop-rock feel that combines a retro synth and key set, catchy guitars twanging along, duet vocals, and a bopping bassline all rolled into this beautifully packaged pop…
Milk St. — V3RMONT
A wild, edgy acoustic-leaning alt rock album that plays out like a concept record and refuses to do the expected.
Ziggy Alberts — A Warming New Track
A new release from Ziggy Alberts is a heartfelt and cinematic track that has a way of warming you up and feels like a nostalgic memory of your own in the form of an acoustic pop song with banjo, clapping percussion, and…
Natalie Gauci — Melting
A full-bodied soul funk banger with a live-band swagger and a vocal performance that lifts the whole room.
aliensdontringdoorbells — Funk-Rock Release
a new one from aliensdontringdoorbells is a colorful jam of a single that feels like a classic rock influenced sound with organs that flow in the background and guitars that have this funked out rhythm and eventually…
Stacey Jackson — Edgy Pop
The latest single from Stacey Jackson is a vibrant and high energy pop banger that takes on an array of instrumentation that all come together and an edgy and upswing powerhouse that has a radio friendly feel and gets…
Telamor — Back To Life
A pop-undertoned classic rock single that hits every sweet spot with an edgy honesty and an endlessly danceable swing.
Vylana — Lush & Powerful Single
A brand new single just released from Vylana comes through as an anthemic and passionate love letter to her creator and herself and it shines with an impactful power that lets her bring plenty of gorgeous
INS KINO — A New Release
Bauhaus Party is the lead single on Ins Kino’s recent EP. Kino, otherwise known as Evan Farkas, is an NC-based singer/songwriter with a deeply nostalgic quality to his artwork. He sounds like an artist plucked from a…
Supah Sayin — Hits Hard
A brand new release from Supah Sayin it's a bit of a personal note and flows with an unstoppable internally smooth set of transitions with lyrics that make you think and pay attention and keeps you where it wants
Rob Carey — Ionian Blue / LA Skies
Two ethereal electro-pop gems from East Anglia's Art of the Sound Temple — harmonious, cinematic, quietly compassionate.
Will Leet — Come Back Roses
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Will Leet, is also known as the lead guitarist of international touring act, Sammy Rae & The Friends. His September debut release Come Back Roses, is a community-sourced, crowdfunded…
Rooftop Screamer — Funk-Rock Opus
A refreshing album release from Rooftop Screamer brings out a full bodied and edgy alternative pop-rock style that features some incredibly funk undertoned guitar work that touches on elements of a colorful and…
BreakTime — Classic Style
The latest album release from BreakTime hits so many classic rock sweet spots that it comes through with an incredible authenticity from the instrumentation to the songwriting and performances, this release hits the…
The Julez — Interview
A spotlight chat with a band whose pop-rock writing hits with hooks first, energy second, and zero filler.
Ran Aground — Full Album Release
Ran Aground provides a colorful and wistful display of stories told with great detail and perspective and it all comes with a windy rock feel that gives the vibe of classic but genuine story
Brian Lindsay — Rock Revival
A new release dropped from Brian Lindsay brings on a soiree of heavily classic rock influenced songs that hit all the sweet spots that make it feel nostalgic, hard-hitting, and deep rooted with screaming guitars,…
Des Arcs — Masks
A tasteful, edgy pop-rock album packed with character, heavy hooks and an indie-rock swagger.
London Monroe — Bright Young Sounds
An upcoming single release from young rapper London Monroe showcases an outstanding array of colorful but edgy energy that is as infectious as her character, and it all comes together in a smooth and vibrant
Brendan Scott Friel — Interview
A thoughtful sit-down with a singer-songwriter whose writing balances confession and storytelling in equal measure.
Blaine The Mono — Massive Rock Record
An album release from Blaine the Mono it's a wonderful and haunting cross between alternative rock and classic rock undertones that come together with a series of almost psychedelic effects and soundscapes that build…
Organoclorados — Cinematic & Edgy Single
Fresh release from Organoclorados without a slightly haunting and cinematic rock soundscape that also touches on elements of classic rock and brings out instruments like synth pads to the atmosphere to the track and…
Ryan Shane Owen — Lush New Single
A single release from Ryan Shane Owen brings out a wondrous and atmospheric set of dream pop textures that cross over into a dance undertone and it's all brought together by gracefully performed Indie pop vocals that…
Jake Beau — Interview
Jake Beau talks influences, gear, and the slow build behind a polished indie-pop sound.
Blackwood — New Music
Blackwood is a hard rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, that formed in 2021, consisting of Chris O’Brien (vocals/guitars), David Dicks (drums), Keith White (guitars) and Steve Burgess (bass). Once you hit play, the…
CEFF — Lucid Dreams
A cinematic, heartfelt pop-rock album built on swelling synth pads, clean guitars and emotionally detailed storytelling.
The Other Each Other — Addictively Fun Release
An endlessly fun funk driven, rock banger was just released from The Other Each Other and it's got a special way of getting your blood pumping with an exceedingly intense and colorful groove that hits with
NONĒ SUNSHINE — New Music
NONĒ SUNSHINE is an alternative rock band from Denver. Composed primarily of only two members, it’s impressive that such a large, well-composed, full-band sound has resulted from this creative duo. Their music has such…
Cailo — Interview
Cailo digs into the moody alt-pop world she's been carving out one single at a time.
CLOCKS — Summer Pop Hit
A new release from CLOCKS brings out a fresh and colorful pop soiree that hints towards a summer sunset with neon-lit synth soundscapes and a driving backbone that all comes together in a subtle way to create an…
Van Dorn — Violent Birth
Van Dorn is one of those rare, authentic singers with a natural-born talent. You can hear it in every note sung. Some people struggle endlessly to execute the right vocal take, but others, like Van Dorn, deliver a…
Andrew Schneider — An Honest Release
A wonderful new single release from Andrew Schneider touches on a subject that we all feel from time to time but unfortunately don't always have what it takes to put on the forefront and the song is a very unique way of…
Celiane The Voice — Interview
Celiane talks vocal craft, stagecraft, and the live shows that built her sound.
Caroll-Ann — Nights Alone EP
A lush, emotionally driven R&B-pop EP with inventive production and a vocal performance oozing soul.
Lock & Liam — Vast & Beautifully Woven EP
A new EP release from Lock & Liam touches on an array of contemporary and Indie pop Styles which include acoustic guitar tracks along with well-produced and vast undertone feeling songs that all come together almost…
BlackLight — EDM Dance Single
A fresh EDM dance single with festival-ready drops, clean production and a chorus built to travel.
Shawn Brown — Road of Bones
A warm, full-bodied folk-rock single with classic-rock bones and a clear love for the craft.
Tony Aye — Interview
Tony Aye! talks lyricism, work ethic, and a hip-hop catalogue built on character over trend-chasing.
Lunar Division — Album
An everything-rock opus that pulls prog, alt and classic rock through the same gravity well — and lands it.
Fleshtronic — Time EP
An edgy, industrial-tinged alternative pop EP with gothic textures, ambient atmosphere and synth-pop hooks.
AP Project — Interview
AP Project break down a band identity built on songcraft, dynamics, and a strong live instinct.
Lars — Interview
Lars talks songwriting, influences, and the patient release schedule behind his indie rock catalogue.
Case Trick — Omega
A dark, industrial-edged alt-rock album that nods to post-punk while building its own gothic, immersive world.
Drew Smith — Love Letter To Punk
A full-throated love letter to punk music — fast, loud, melodic, and clearly written by someone who lived in it.
James Gagne — The Last Worthless Evening
A warm, faithful-but-personal cover of the Don Henley classic, delivered with obvious love for the original.
Mo Schulte — Interview
Mo Schulte talks craft, vulnerability, and the careful balance behind a quietly compelling catalogue.
Bruce Brown Muzik — Infectious Rap Single
Bruce Brown Muzik leans into an infectious rap approach with bounce, melody, and a chorus that lodges fast.
Snailbones — Keelhaul 'em All
An analog, Albini-tracked noise-rock record that stays nasty, gnarly and visceral from front to back.
G Peoples — Interview
G Peoples talks influences, the studio grind, and a slow-built R&B catalogue with real depth.
Microcosms — Songs
The fun, honest, gritty, smart and danceable songs of Microcosms add up to one of the more enjoyable indie catalogues of the year.
All Systems Go — Non-Fiction
A driving pop-punk album with classic edge, big hooks and a heart that lifts it above the pack.
Maria Rago — Interview
Composer Maria Rago talks craft, classical training, and the modern instincts pulling her writing forward.
Monroe Moon — Joy EP
A three-song EP that drifts between ambient haze, trip-hop gloom and a piano ballad — and lands every time.
Centershift — New Era Of Rock
Centershift bring an era of rock back to the present — riff-first, vocally fierce, and it feels great.
Split66 — Interview
Split66 talk the live show, the writing, and a rock catalogue that earns its loyal following one gig at a time.
Jude Adams — Freedom
A blues, bluegrass and country-tinged third album from a late-blooming songwriter who has clearly hit her stride.
Kasper Park — Singles
The unique flavor of Kasper Park sits somewhere between alt pop, indie rock, and quietly experimental writing.
Uncanny Chamber — Interview
Uncanny Chamber dig into the gear, the writing, and the cinematic ambition pulling their experimental work together.
Hux Flux — Radiowaves
A swaggering, fuzz-soaked garage rocker that somehow sounds elegant while it kicks the doors in.
Adam Noviello — Dance Pop Single
An alluring, mellow dance pop single that grooves more than it pounds and keeps the hooks front and centre.
Josy B — Crush
A glossy, dance-leaning pop single with a chorus engineered for the rush.
Mat D. — Interview
Mat D. talks Americana, the road, and the storytelling backbone that holds his songs together.
Max Muscato — Interview
Max Muscato talks songwriting, production, and a pop-rock catalogue with hooks for days.
Carson Ferris — Drive Alone
A lush, dreamy pop single from a 12-year-old songwriter with hooks well beyond his years.
Alvaf — Interview
Alvaf walks through the textured indie-pop world they've been quietly building one release at a time.
Parliament Cat — Pop Single
A sleek, bright pop single from Parliament Cat — sharp production, hooky writing, and an effortless top line.
Post Gospel — Go Slow
A vulnerable, cinematic single built on growing guitars and swelling synth pads.
The Spring Verdict — Echolocation
Echolocation is a layered, cinematic indie rock release that uses space as well as it uses guitars.
Night Protocol — Static
A vintage-leaning synth-pop album that nails the aesthetic without disappearing inside it.
Crystallines — Hammer & Tong (Live)
A live single that captures the arena-rock energy this Melbourne trio has clearly had in them all along.
Rotted Remains — Spilt Your Guts
A blitzkrieg of thrash, hardcore and death metal from Panama City's heaviest export.
Brock Davis — A Song Waiting To Be Sung
A veteran songwriter digs for emotional truth in the hills of country, folk, and roots rock.
Fox — Elements
A pop-rock album with post-punk bones and brooding, almost-punk vocals that separate it from the pack.
Johnnyrook — The More Things Change
A fierce, attitude-riddled alt-rock album that hits like a sucker punch to the gut.
Levi Cadle — February Flood
A late-70s-flavoured soul and funk single with deep grooves, vintage synths and a vocal that pours itself into the room.
Simone — Black King
A smooth, sultry R&B single carrying a powerful and necessary message.
Yags — Rain
A theatrical, ambient indie single with acoustic guitar, piano and a soothing, soulful vocal.
Nate and Mary — Reflections
A southern blues single from a duo digging back into their roots, with rebellious attitude to spare.
Knock Before Entering — Anywhere But Here
An R&B-infused indie-pop EP that blends soulful vocals, hip-hop undertones and radio-ready choruses.
Preacher — Preacher
R&B dream pop that intertwines ambient storytelling with a synth-pop world all its own.
Metacara — In Transit
A bright, lush pop single with edgy textures and floating vocals.
Yuli Argo — Falling For You
A heartfelt, cinematic ballad with strings, piano and a dream-esque sound that lands warm and full.
Frannie-mae — Carelessly EP
A refreshing pop EP weaving contemporary pop, R&B and soulful vocals around textured guitars.
Driven Out — Inspired By You
A classic-rock-flavoured garage album with gritty attitude, melodic vocals and memorable riffs.
Eleanor Idlewood — Little Secrets
A massive electro-pop soundscape of textured synths, digital beats and neon-lit ambience.
Misfits Of Ugly Hollywood — Willowood Demos
A refreshing garage rock EP with bright pop overtones, singing guitar hooks and a heavy backbone.