Fall is here, my most favorite time of the year! Brisk weather is upon us, leaves are changing, Halloween is coming and some of the best new releases have dropped. In celebration, take a listen to a delicious mix of new releases perfect for your cozy fall playlist. From alt-pop to alternative R&B, folk, rock and country, there is something for everyone!
“man like you” by Keni Titus
Los Angeles based riser Keni Titus has just shared a raw and acoustic stripped-down gem called "man like you". The irresistible single features lush acoustic guitars and Keni Titus' signature warmly mesmerizing vocals. The single fuses indie folk and alternative pop for a mood-drenched tune all about gender double standards. She sings, "Touch me tell me pretty baby / Why I tell you / Baby I'm a man like you," showing how she wrote the song from her perspective of how a man moves through the world when pursuing a woman and what some of them think they are entitled to. The single is shared alongside a cinematic and haunting black and white music video.
Keni Titus is quickly earning critical and commercial acclaim with her releases such as the emotive EP juliet and single “mistake”. She further toured with beabadoobee across North America, earning a dedicated new fanbase.
“Ride The Wave” featuring Astyn Turr by Moonchild
GRAMMY-nominated alternative R&B trio Moonchild has just shared their latest single and accompanying music video "Ride The Wave". Shared on World Mental Health Day, "Ride The Wave" details the importance of acceptance, particularly with difficult emotions. The song also narrates how pain and healing are all a part of life. The band shares, "We released it on World Mental Health Day as a reminder that healing isn’t linear — it comes in waves, and all you can do is ride them.” The single thrills with funk-fueled rhythms, sprinkly sonics and luminous keys. Soul-drenched and hypnotizing vocals add to the allure. The music video is fun, colorful and creative.
Moonchild is known as a dynamic live band, selling out headline tours across North America, Europe, and Asia as well as performing at top festivals. The band's riveting music fuses Jazz, soul, R&B and pop for an enticing listen.
"Make A Move" by Erin Kirby
Erin Kirby is a singer-songwriter hailing from a small North Georgia town called Jasper. The artist is quickly making her mark in Nashville with her signature blend of country, pop and soulful R&B. Her latest single is called "Make A Move" and it features stacked acoustic guitars under her gorgeous honeyed vocal tone. The single details wanting one's ex to make that all so important move on someone new. She sings, "For you to go all in / Make a move / So I can move on," showing this narrative that she can say goodbye when he does so.
The single is off of her forthcoming debut EP In and Out of Love which is an organic stripped-down EP that chronicles a full relationship cycle, from first meet to the aftermath of the breakup.
“Get Offline” by JVK
Boston born and bred rock band JVK have just shared their latest glam rock meets synth pop banger “Get Offline”. The song marks a sonic reinvention for the group leaning into a more retro pop sound rather than hard rock. The single is an invigorating, heart-pumping good time featuring clashing electric guitars, nostalgic inspired synths and passionate vocals with a punk rock edge. The song details how important it is to live in the moment and to get off the internet for real world connection.
JVK has found success performing at Louder than Life festival and Boston Calling. The band has been nominated for 6 cumulative Boston and New England Music Awards.
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