Rock & Roll is often used as a broad term. Rock has been characterized by its energy, rebelliousness, and infectious hooks. However, as the genre matured, it gradually shed these defining traits and started equally valuing craftsmanship and pushing musical boundaries.
Follow TOM MINOR via: Tom Minor’s The Manic Phase is a sharp and wildly engaging four-track EP that captures the chaos of nightlife and the fragile brilliance of its characters. Inspired by a larger-than-life figure known only as “Thievin’ Stephen,” Minor paints a vivid portrait of a man both magnetic and melancholic—a party hero possibly…
Follow RATFINK via: Ratfink, the dynamic duo of Liv and Raph, have unleashed their debut single, “About Ya,” a captivating blend of DIY pop-punk energy and introspective lyrics. Released on April 9, 2025, the track serves as a tantalizing preview of their upcoming album, WHEN U WERE MINE, promising a collection of equally compelling songs. From the outset, “About…
Follow GIN WIFE via: There’s a heavy ache stitched into the fabric of Caveat, the latest single from Nashville artist Gin Wife. Written during a low moment and recorded with producer Parker Forbes, this track doesn’t try to polish its feelings. Instead, it leans into them — hard. Built first on just a bass and…
FOLLOW RISE via: Rise releases yet another beautiful jam “Dream,” after his February track “The Way You Make Me Feel” a total vibe check! The song clocks in at a perfect 4 minutes and 50 seconds of pure rock bliss. Real talk from the song’s lyrics, they hit different. The verses paint a relatable picture…
Follow LAUGHING CATS via: With their single “Love On Fire,” Laughing Cats present a vibrant track that feels tailor-made for warm summer nights and lively parties. Released on April 25, 2025, the song blends elements of pop, funk, and indie to create a high-energy sound that immediately demands the listener’s attention. Described by the band as a…
Follow Kelsie Kimberlin via: Kelsie Kimberlin’s newest release, “Sucker,” is a striking pop song that blends emotional depth with wide relatability. The track explores the pain and complexity of heartbreak, the confusion that follows, and the lessons that come from difficult relationships. Kimberlin’s expressive and heartfelt vocals capture the struggle of being betrayed by someone close, and…
Follow MICHELLAR via: Michellar’s new single, “LET’S GO MOVE AROUND” (released on May 9, 2025), brings to mind the refreshing feeling of opening your car windows on the first warm spring day. Filled with energy, hope, and subtle inspiration from Ed Sheeran’s narrative style, the song reflects themes of new beginnings and a desire for adventure like setting…
Follow LENA YOUNES via: In Ways of the Dreamer, Portuguese-based artist Lena Younes turns her personal story into soul-stirring songs. It took six years to shape, and it all began after a powerful breathwork session that helped Lena reconnect with her voice after years of silence. The album was recorded entirely remotely. Lena sang her…
Follow Tom Collins via: Tom Collins returns with “Little Louis” — a stirring indie rock tale clocking in at just over three minutes, but resonating well beyond its runtime. Released on May 2, 2025, the track carves out a space that’s both intimate and anthemic, echoing the emotional intensity of Sam Fender while tapping into…
Follow KINGLY T via: Kingly T’s newest single, “We Can Do It,” which came out on January 10, 2025, gives more of being merely a song it’s an inspiring call to action and a powerful sonic tribute to resilience and unity. Featuring an exquisite fusion of reggae rhythms with soulful melodies, Kingly T has created…
