Akeylah Simone Announces New Single “Black Women Feel No Pain,” a Cinematic Confrontation of Strength, Softness, and Survival
Nationally touring recording artist and creative leader Akeylah Simone unveils her powerful new single, “Black Women Feel No Pain,” a cinematic R&B protest ballad that dismantles the myth of the “Strong Black Woman” and exposes the emotional and medical biases that have shaped her lived experience. Rooted in vulnerability, rage, softness, and reclamation, the song marks a defining moment in Akeylah’s artistic evolution — merging personal truth with cultural critique, and healing with confrontation. “Black Women Feel No Pain” confronts the expectation that Black women must always be unbreakable. Simone reflects on years of being treated as the emotional anchor […]
LEEDY Confronts The Nuance Of Annoyance On New Alt-Pop Single “Hints”
Indie pop artist LEEDY returns with her latest single, “Hints,” a hypnotic track that blends slow-burning alternative R&B with electronic textures and sharp, incisive songwriting. Exploring the complexity and exhaustion that come from an obnoxious person, LEEDY unravels the dynamics of a situation marked by insecurity and consumed by egotism. “Hints” is now available to stream and download worldwide on all major music platforms. “Hints” is a moody track layered with mellow, ambient elements and pulsing guitar, the main instrument, and friction-filled storytelling, which LEEDY masters. Through her introspective lyricism, “Hints” centers around the underlying resentment and the irritability of navigating […]
FREiBERD Returns to Music with “ACT LiKE” and Announces Upcoming Release Slate
Alternative pop artist FREiBERD released the new single “ACT LIKE” on July 3 across all major streaming platforms. Produced by 3VM and recorded in Atlanta, the track blends contemporary pop, alternative R&B and sleek electronic production. “ACT LIKE” captures the exact moment when two people are clearly interested in one another but neither is willing to make the first move. Set against the backdrop of a crowded room, the song explores the anticipation, curiosity and unspoken dynamics that often accompany an unexpected connection. A familiar face. A rush you didn’t see coming. “ACT LIKE” unfolds in the moments before a conversation begins, […]
Charlotte Morris Asks The Nation to Face Reality in New Single “Make America”
Charlotte Morris has released her inspiring new single, “Make America,” a folk-Americana protest anthem that speaks to the heart of the nation and dares to ask whether its foundational ideals can still be reclaimed. Carrying the rich tradition of American protest folk, the track emerges at a charged cultural divide, encouraging listeners to investigate what patriotism means, the compassion of politics, and collective responsibility for the state of the country. “Make America” is now available to stream and download on all platforms. “Make America” channels the polarization of US politics and actions, drawing on a tradition that spans decades among […]
Sony Music Masterworks Releases Original Soundtrack Album for It’s Not Like That as Series Premieres Today on Amazon Prime Video
Sony Music Masterworks today releases the original soundtrack album for It’s Not Like That, the new drama series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The album features original music composed by Caleb Chan and Brian Chan, whose warm, organic score anchors the series’ tender exploration of love, loss, and second chances. The soundtrack is available everywhere now at https://soundtracks.lnk.to/ItsNotLikeThat. Created by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson and produced by Wonder Project, It’s Not Like That follows Lori, a freshly divorced mother, and Malcolm, a recently widowed minister; longtime friends navigating singlehood while quietly questioning whether their bond hints at something […]
ARTIST FEATURE
Randy C Moore: A Life Told in Songs, Stories, and Simple Truths
Randy C Moore has never chased trends, titles, or the noise of the industry. His compass has always pointed toward something quieter and far more enduring: honest songwriting rooted in everyday life. With a career shaped by legends and a creative spirit that refuses to be rushed, Moore stands as a modern Americana craftsman whose […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
Hudson Westbrook sets dates for his ‘Hits Me’ tour this fall
Hudson Westbrook will embark on his 2026 “Hits Me” Tour, a fall headlining trek that will take the rising Texas singer across the country. The 24-date run is scheduled to begin Sept. 18-19 with back-to-back performances at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas, and continue through December. The tour will feature support from Georgia country […]
Warren Zeiders Releases New Single ‘Looks Good on You’
Warren Zeiders has unveiled his latest single “Looks Good on You,” which he co-wrote with Sam Backoff, Jon Robert Hall, Ben Johnson, and KK Johnson. “Looks Good on You” serves as the fourth preview from Warren’s upcoming third studio album No Brakes, set to release on September 25th. Prior to this release, Zeiders debuted “Days […]
Rodeo Cowboy and Country Artist Brian Gaylord to Release Nostalgic New Single “Like It’s 1992”
Country artist and professional rodeo cowboy Brian Gaylord is trading screens for sincerity on his new single “Like It’s 1992,” releasing September 25. The song explores the contrast between modern technology and old school romance, and is mirrored with classic country elements and modern production. “I’ve always believed the best country songs tell stories we […]
Do What You Want To Do – It’s A Whole New World