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if “dang” isn’t on your night drive playlist yet, fix that
After a five-year hiatus from new releases, Rainbow Kitten Surprise has officially returned with their latest single, “Dang”. A smooth, woozy track that just begs to be played with the windows down on a humid summer night. The North Carolina-born band, originally...
wonderlick to stampede through kansas city on august 6th
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anson seabra just dropped your new sad song obsession
With an unmistakable ache in his voice and piano keys that sound like whispered memories, Anson Seabra returns with his second single of the year, “Haunt Me”. A raw, introspective track that perfectly captures the emotional aftermath of a relationship that once burned...
TAZ’s debut single “say something” is already impressively polished and catchy
New artist TAZ (Brandon Niederauer) just released his debut single “Say Something” on July 18th. TAZ is a New York native and a recent Yale graduate, gaining his nickname from his impressive guitar playing skills. He started playing the guitar at eight after watching...
garbagebarbie’s latest single “kiss” is the song of the summer (fling)
Garbagebarbie's new single "kiss" is a lighthearted bubblegum garage pop ear-worm that toys with the idea of catching feelings. Garbagebarbie is a staple band in the Los Angeles DIY scene, and routinely make an effort to host free shows for their fans, which they call...
“live it up” brings big optimism from rachael sage and the sequins
Beloved artist Rachael Sage is back with a brand-new single that’s here to add a spark of joy to your summer playlist. “Live It Up”, out Friday, July 25, is a spirited piano-pop track that embraces optimism in the face of uncertainty. It encourages listeners to let...
derrick milano reclaims the spotlight with “beauty pageant”
After lending his pen to some of the biggest names in the industry, Grammy-winning artist Derrick Milano is stepping further into his own spotlight. His latest single, “Beauty Pageant”, produced by the legendary duo Cool & Dre, arrives with polish, poise, and...
Luke Tyler Shelton’s debut EP, “Blue Sky”, is a folk country masterpiece that embraces 70’s influences
Luke Tyler Shelton's debut EP, Blue Sky, is a folk country masterpiece, as Shelton successfully forges his place in the genre by maintaining balance between inspiration and innovation. Luke Tyler Shelton is based in Los Angeles and aims to inspire the same wonder he...
earned, not engineered: paul mcdonald takes strides with “so long to the dark side”
After eight years of silence, Paul McDonald has reemerged, not with polish, but with purpose. The Alabama-born singer-songwriter who once charmed American Idol audiences with his gravel-coated vocals and signature Southern swagger makes a thunderous return with So...
bryant barnes will make you grab the tissues with “two sides of goodbye”
Houston-born R&B artist Bryant Barnes released his new single “Two Sides of Goodbye” on July 11th. Barnes, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, has many popular hits including “Why Can’t You” “Is This Love To You” and “I’d Rather Pretend.” He originally went...
sister sadie unleashes heart and harmony on all will be well
From the heart of Nashville, Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Sister Sadie returns with their fourth studio album, All Will Be Well. A sweeping, genre-blurring body of work that reaffirms their place not only as instrumental powerhouses but as storytellers rooted...
sam varga examines the contrasting nature of our world in new single “minute man”
Nashville-based artist Sam Varga released his new single “Minute Man” on July 4th. Varga is an rock/alt-country artist and has one full-length album he released in 2024 titled Shadow Work. His music is a unique combination of the distinct sound of country with some...
displacement and identity in amy jay’s latest single, “can’t go back”
Amy Jay's latest single, "Can't Go Back" is a indie pop track that delves into displacement, detachment and loneliness in a place that you think of as your home. Amy Jay is a self described "alt folk indie singer songwriter" who is currently based in New York City....
paris jackson brings own brand of vulnerability to the stage in kcmo
Paris Jackson - yes, Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson - is opening for Incubus right now, and is an absolute must-see. Walking out onto the stage at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri on a sweltering Tuesday night in July, she seemed to almost float....
incubus riles up the crowd at starlight in kcmo
Incubus is giving the fans exactly what they want this summer by playing fan favorite album Morning View in its entirety at every stop on their tour. On Tuesday, July 8th, they stopped through Starlight Theatre, tucked into a corner covered in greenery in Kansas City,...
she came, she glittered, she conquered: kesha’s . (PERIOD)
On Independence Day 2025, Kesha detonated a firework of her own: . (PERIOD), her long-anticipated sixth studio album and the first released under her own label, Kesha Records. It’s more than an album. It’s a neon-lit middle finger to expectations and a joyride into...
matthew azrieli wraps you in thoughtful lyrics with “i thought i saw you the other day”
If you’ve ever been to Montreal, you might remember the water. To fly over the city is to look at a maze of tiny tributaries and substantial streams – the water sleepwalking beside bustling streets to St. Lawrence river. Montrealer Matthew Azrieli captures this...
after the silence, lewis capaldi finds strength in ‘survive’
There’s a certain kind of quiet bravery in getting back up when the world is watching. After two years of silence, Lewis Capaldi does just that, standing not in defiance of his struggle, but beside it. His new single, “Survive”, is out now via Capitol Records....