FOLLOW Velvet Halo VIA: The collaboration between vocalist Justina Shandler and producer David Thiele has birthed an EP, “Velvet Halo” that envelops listeners in emotional intimacy. In their aptly named project, Velvet Halo, the duo explores life’s bittersweet transitions through cinematic songs. Shandler’s poetic lyrics capture nostalgic longing with striking empathy. When she sings “I…
FOLLOW Starlight Alice VIA: The creative union between acclaimed artists Luke Potter and Jacob Browne has spawned a fresh new folk-pop duo called Starlight Alice. With their debut single “I Swear To God (You’re Never Getting Out),” they come galloping straight out of the gate with an infectious country-tinged stomper. Backed by over 30 million…
FOLLOW Mark Vennis & Different Place VIA: Mark Vennis refuses to accept the status quo. With his band Different Place, their latest album “Small Town Vampire” rails against the suffocating conformity of small-town life in England. Through driving punk and new wave, Vennis processes his frustrations with feeling trapped. In the title track, Vennis rebels…
FOLLOW Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow has done it again. The talented singer-songwriter’s latest single “Mother’s Angry” offers an eerie depiction of climate change through evocative lyrics and melodies. Released on February 8th, 2024, this collaboration with The Manic Emotions fuses rock and storytelling to deliver a powerful message. Dranow is no stranger to tackling…
FOLLOW Dom Malin VIA: Dom Malin is a singer-songwriter from Birmingham, UK who is becoming more popular. His new song “Surface” shows why more people are noticing his music. The song has a nice sound that is easy to like. It mixes together a few styles like indie rock and pop. This gives it a…
FOLLOW Bukve VIA: Bukve’s latest single “Gonna Get It” radiates catchy optimism while thoughtfully examining our tendency to judge others hastily. As the Bergen, Norway artist sings breezily over crisp guitar and thumping drums, he acknowledges the hectic pace of modern life that affords little time for reflection. The song explores society’s deep divides from…
FOLLOW Santi Sonderegger VIA: If you are yearning for a song that intertwines the soulful nostalgia of britpop, indie-pop, and guitar-based rock, “Nothing Here To Save” might be your ticket. Drawing inspiration from legends like Blur, and The 1975, Sonderegger crafts ten tracks filled with raw emotion and delicious hooks. Though the Uruguayan-born musician recorded…
FOLLOW Aoun Hamid VIA: Smoker’s Cough (Afterword)” marks an introspective turn for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Aoun Hamid. Serving as the closing track on his forthcoming concept album structured as a “Storybook,” this song finds Aoun reflecting on the aftermath of an ended relationship and the lingering feelings of loneliness. While still rooted in his signature…
FOLLow John Conlin viA: Toronto-born, LA-based singer-songwriter John Conlin releases his dynamic new track “Love Me Just a Little” on January 31st, 2024. The Toronto-born pop artist pours his longing for connection into this electrifying song. From its urgent opening chords, “Love Me Just a Little” grabs hold with its high energy and full-bodied textures….
FOLLOW Lauren Minear VIA: Lauren Minear‘s upcoming single, “The Way It Was,” is a powerful display of her ability to turn raw emotions into heartfelt songwriting. Co-written and produced by Dan Weeks, the song draws inspiration from the recent repeal of Roe versus Wade, reflecting Minear’s own feelings about the current political climate. With lyrics…
