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New York City based Americana outfit, The Wonder Licks, known for their raw energy and kaleidoscopic sound, are back with “Beatitudes,” the first single from their upcoming album. Equal parts prayer and protest, “Beatitudes” tells the story of a wanderer on the edge — a soul burned out from trying to live right in a […]
Seven-time Grammy® award-winner Paul Winter’s new album, Horn of Plenty, will be released on November 21, 2025, in time for Thanksgiving. Showcasing the soprano sax of Paul Winter with the Paul Winter Consort, the album features special guests from Brazil, Russia, Ireland, Romania, and Armenia, along with the voices of Dolphin, Wood Thrush, Blue Whale, and Timber […]
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Gennet announces the release of his ninth studio album of 2025, Birds. The new release blends poetic lyricism, analog synth textures, and unflinching reflection into one of his most adventurous works to date. From the rooster’s piercing gaze on the cover to the album’s soaring title track, Birds finds Gennet […]
Cinematic dark pop artist Samantha Leah has shared a thrilling yet sentimental new single, “Smile,” investigating her internal battles fit with a carnival-esque score. Leah’s uniquely avant-garde sound leaves listeners fascinated with its relatable lyrics and mystical energy. The vulnerable, spooky anthem explores the emotions we hide during moments of suffering and pain. Accompanied by […]
Rock powerhouse The Veer Union are sharing their new single & video for ”Caught In The Crossfire”. The track is the 3rd single from the Vancouver, BC, Canada based band’s upcoming album “Reinvention”, which is slated for release on February 20th, 2026 through Arising Empire. “Caught In The Crossfire” is a sonic onslaught about the […]
A love letter to the golden age of rock and roll and a candid reflection on modern life, Ballad of a Starving Artist marks the debut LP from fast-rising New Jersey band The Modbeats. Drawing from a vibrant mix of surf rock, power pop, blues, psychedelia, and rockabilly, the album captures The Modbeats’ ability to channel timeless […]
Known for her open-hearted songwriting and catchy melodies, “involuntary twee” singer-songwriter Julia Jade emerges with her (extra)ordinary EP, an expanded collection including previously released singles “missin’ out” and title track “(extra)ordinary.” Exploring all of the awkwardness of growing up and the challenges and feats of living authentically, this seven-track project is an introspective and empowering record with […]
Indie singer-songwriter and producer Olivia Reid has released her long-awaited EP, Space to Roam. The now six-song extended play encapsulates the writing during Reid’s weeks spent in Poland’s countryside. Though electronic production often emerges in Reid’s unique sound, her return to a more acoustic way of writing and a focus on organic textures has amounted to […]
If you were to think about the ‘indie sleaze’ scene, it would make you feel the raw energy of The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, The Libertines, and Arctic Monkeys. It was dominated by loud guitar riffs, pounding drums, and sharp, self-assured lyrics that echoed through the floorboards of the countless pubs, independent […]
Life is messy. Beautiful. Cruel. Tender. It is these extremes that The Spikes, the ever-evolving project of Iago Haussman, captures with ruthless precision in “Sapling Tree.” This isn’t just a song—it’s a world. A meditation on heartbreak, desire, and the paradoxes of human existence, it slams listeners into the raw, unvarnished truth of love, loss, […]
