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saroon, our transparent future
Going in to record their latest collection of “existential psychedelic soul music”, Saroon had to get the tape ready. This is to say that every head-turning moment of their new album, Our Transparent Future, was recorded to tape. But the method of...
byland, gray
At its core, Grey is a very human album.
le fomo, swallow me whole
by: leigha stuiso They’re genre expansive, gender expansive and multi-instrumentalists. They’re LE FOMO and they’re back with their new album Swallow Me Whole. The electro thrash pop duo is releasing nine tracks that are bound to get you out of your seat and onto your...
i m a n i, “pretty boi”
Columbus-bred R&B talent I M a N I is coming at us with a sultry, gorgeous new video for her track "Pretty Boi." Not only does this song perfectly display the artist's insane proclivity for vocal range, it's kind of the perfect track for a meet-cute at a (socially...
valley, “sucks to see you doing better”
positivity in a negative, heavy world
odario, good morning hunter
With his newly released EP, Good Morning Hunter, Odario combines poetry and hip-hop to craft a phenomenal piece of storytelling. With several guest artists throughout the 7-track EP, each track feels like a coming together of various ideas. A celebration...
neon dreams, “house party”
When Neon Dreams lead singer Frank Kadillac found himself suffering from insomnia, he turned to meditation. After using music to cope with the sadness for so long, he finally was able to use his music to shine a light on positivity. Now, they have an upcoming album...
samantha margret, “feminist gf”
Samantha Margret’s newest release is a badass anthem for those who have experienced frustration when talking to someone who thinks they are more “woke” than they are. Margret was inspired by a man who claimed to be a feminist, while his actions seemed to fall short...
nathan oliver, thank you for your generosity
In the midst of grief, Nathan Oliver turned to music, as many do. That is how his newest release came about. Thank You for your Generosity, which he and his group began working on after the death of a member’s brother in 2017, takes the listener on a journey through...
matt boroff | the warmth of other suns
This playlist is filled with songs that have set my inner world ablaze in one way or another. Some of them are recent and others are more ancient, but they’ve all had an affect on the way that I write and record...
lydia singer, “lemme know”
Milton Keynes native Lydia Singer has released her infectious new pop single, “Lemme Know”. Influenced by stars like Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello, Singer proves to know a thing or two about creating memorable pop songs with catchy hooks and piercing...
orla gartland, “pretending”
Orla Gartland returns with a bold indie-pop single & music video for "Pretending". Dublin-born and London-based, she writes & co-produces all of her music and is the creative visionary of her videos. The visuals of “Pretending” start and finish within a...
starwolf, astro lobo
When Starwolf formed in 2016, they were creating music in rural Illinois, their sound of choice being funk/pop. Four years later, they have released their album, Astro Lobo, filled with other-worldly sounds and expressions. Something that makes this...
demi lovato, “commander in chief”
Demi Lovato has never been shy towards her fans when it comes to speaking her mind, or sharing the more intimate details of her personal life. With less than three weeks left until election day, Lovato releases her new single “Commander In Chief”, an anti-Trump anthem...
old news, self-acceptance speech
It was time for the members of Old News to get more personal than they ever have before. That’s how their new album, Self-Acceptance Speech, came about. Using emo sounds hailing from the late 90s and early 2000s indie rock scene, the album tells stories of...
lauren hulbert, “honeydew”
When renting an apartment with an ex, one may not expect to feel refreshed and optimistic about a new day. Lauren Hulbert, however, felt just that. This is when she got the inspiration for her bright new track, “Honeydew”, which is to appear on her...
eddy lee ryder, “vultures”
{{a premiere}}
lucy gaffney, “send me away”
Ireland’s Lucy Gaffney has crafted a pop/rock dream tune with her latest track, “Send Me Away”. Gaffney worked on the track alongside The Coral’s James Skelly, who produced it, as well as her brother, Thom Southern. The result is a tune that nods to greats like...
jojo, “the change”
with high hopes for the election
alix, feel better
For anybody needing comfort on a dreary fall day, singer-songwriter ALIX has you covered with her new album, Feel Better. Filled with whimsical sounds splashed with springtime melodies, Feel Better is a collection of songs about feeling free despite some of the...