New Music

“Chair” by Aleksandra Picariello is not a subtle song

Let’s be clear: “Chair” is not a subtle song. It’s not trying to be cool, or slick, or vibey in the way music usually gets when it’s groomed for playlist algorithms and lo-fi study beats compilations. There’s no soft intro to lure you in, no moody slow burn designed to make you really think. Rather,

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Jeremy Ryan pushes through self-doubt with a grit-drenched rock track Smile & Wave

When rock does more than just its rebellious nature, it overcomes all, pushing you out of your comfort zone. This is exactly how Jeremy Ryan captivates you with a standout rock track Smile & Wave. Smile & Wave begins with infectious guitar riffs that dominate, and it does not take too long to settle and

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Microclimbs by gnomes is small, weird, and painfully sincere

At first glance, Microclimbs by gnomes looks like another quirky Bandcamp EP; maybe lo-fi, maybe about a cat, something like that. But press play, and it quickly becomes clear: this isn’t a joke. It’s four songs of quiet emotional intensity, wrapped in sincerity so sharp it might nick you. Gnomes, a Berlin-based artist with a

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Essibee’s “Life’s Worth Living” Is The Hand That Pulls You Back Up

We’ve all had room and have stomached music about hardships, but what about lighthearted, uplifting ones? That’s exactly how “Life’s Worth Livin’” sounds and is about. This one of a kind hip-hop track aims to get your spirits up through catchy hooks and vocals that only spit the truth. Essibee is a rapper from the

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Asta Bria’s Dragonfly is a sparkling, metallic statement for a one-of-a-kind of summer

If your body calls for a different type of summer, Asta Bria crashes in to give you a sparkling and upbeat anthem with her latest single Dragonfly. Hailing from London, Bria collaborated with pop mogul Rob Davis to deliver this sparkling dance-pop track. At its heart, Dragonfly gives you that summer feel — not in

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Take Saturn Return’s “no strings” At Face Value

We hope your ‘new release’ radar is working, because this EP is both innovative—almost practical, and driven by a force that introduces listeners to an in-depth—almost foreign way of songwriting that’s just begging to be dissected and looked into. Excelling in alchemic, progressive rock is Saturn Return, a musical duo hailing from Denver and New

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Wild Horse’s “Overthinking” May Just Ease Your Jitters

No one could’ve expected nor been prepared for a song so positive about change or doing something you’ve never done before, to the point where they’re excited for it. Here comes “Overthinking”, which, at first glance, will prompt you to take a breath and brace yourself for what’s coming. But, it’s just an honest, vibrant,

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Sunrise Sunset by Ben Sinclair isn’t pitching this album as the second coming of indie

There’s something oddly heroic about making a full album yourself. Not in the “isolated genius reinventing music in their bedroom” mythos; more like the quiet, stubborn determination of someone who’s decided that yes, actually, they will play all the instruments, write every track, produce the entire thing, and do it without relying on the usual

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Quarterlife Crisis Club by Monday Backwards doesn’t pretend to have answers, and that’s exactly why it hits so hard

You know what’s funny about growing up listening to pop punk? It tricks you into thinking that one day, you’ll stop feeling like a misunderstood teenager. Then your mid-20s arrive, your dreams are on life support, and your idea of rebellion is fantasizing about quitting your job in the middle of a Zoom call. Enter

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