Alt-Pop

Tessa Violet teases next album with “Knowing” new single

Internet-bred pop artist Tessa Violet is back with her first solo single in three years, “Knowing.” Released Tuesday, the new Cavetown-produced song serves as the proper lead single off her…

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Ayleen Valentine delivers heartbreak in black & white with "two shots in and sobbing" [Video]

Between a weighty guitar line and clean, smooth pop vocals, Ayleen Valentine welcomes her first single of the new year dressed like a fallen angel in the black & white-filtered…

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Jontan shares wistful new single "Amélie"

Chicago-based artist Jontan has shared a new single, “Amélie”. Jontan, the songwriting outlet of Jonathan Gardner, has announced his second album The Yellow House, led by his latest wistful single…

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Adrea returns with raw and reflective new track “A Body”

Nashville riser Adrea has just shared her latest irresistible new single. Entitled "A Body", the song features her signature sound, blending Americana with indie rock and an alternative edge. The track…

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Ferdinand’s “Time’s Up” feels like a lost ’80s love song

Inspired by the music of Prince, Michael Gordon, Arthur Russell, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Byrne, Bush, and Stevie Wonder, alt-R&B artist Ferdinand, hailing from Kosovo, draws from these influences to craft…

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Pet Owner returns with genre-bending hyperfolk-pop single “After Summer”

Forever musically playful and inventive, Swiss DIY indie pop artist Pet Owner returns with “After Summer,” a genre-blending track that captivates from the first note. “After Summer” fuses elements of…

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Elme’s alt-pop check-in “OK” is as empathetic at it is catchy

Elme is the recording project of singer-songwriter and producer Thommy Wilson. Starting his career at 15 alongside his brother, writing and recording music, Wilson later toured Europe and Australia as…

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Ella Collier brings dark pop heartache to life with "SLEEPWALKING"

“Sleepwalking, trying to get back to you” is the refrain that lingers long after listening to "SLEEPWALKING" by rising pop artist Ella Collier. "I'll be bound to your shadow, I'm not…

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Bryan Chase brings the energy with "Kill The Night"

Named by Hypebeast as “a staple of the underground rap scene of Seoul,” Bryan Chase is known for his versatility and melodic flows. That same versatility shines in his newest…

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Artists on the radar for 2026: Part 2

2025 was an impressive year, overflowing with incredible releases across every genre. As we look ahead to the new year, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the rising stars poised…

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Acapla shares energizing new single "Somewhere i'm not supposed to be"

Acapla has shared a new single, titled "Somewhere i'm not supposed to be". Emerging from Wyoming’s wide, quiet spaces, Acapla is focused on building emotional worlds through sound. Largely self-taught,…

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Artists on your radar for 2026

2025 is almost finished and it was a big year in music. From thousands of indie releases that garnered our attention to huge platinum selling artists' new albums including Bad…

Tessa Violet teases next album with “Knowing” new single

Ayleen Valentine delivers heartbreak in black & white with "two shots in and sobbing" [Video]

Jontan shares wistful new single "Amélie"

Adrea returns with raw and reflective new track “A Body”

Ferdinand’s “Time’s Up” feels like a lost ’80s love song

Pet Owner returns with genre-bending hyperfolk-pop single “After Summer”

Elme’s alt-pop check-in “OK” is as empathetic at it is catchy

Ella Collier brings dark pop heartache to life with "SLEEPWALKING"

Bryan Chase brings the energy with "Kill The Night"

Artists on the radar for 2026: Part 2

Acapla shares energizing new single "Somewhere i'm not supposed to be"

Artists on your radar for 2026

"Pray" by Stephen Royal is a moment of reflection and a gentle reminder of faith and resilience

starletste_official reflects on ambition and conflict in new release, "Devil's Dance"

Ivelisse del Carmen channels memories, rhythm and sound in "Mi Sangre Baila"

A PRIORI and URBANO connect for invigorating single "No Place Like Home"

Jontan shares wistful new single "Amélie"

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022