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Carmela revels in drama with “Good Girl Riot” new single

California-based musician Carmela is kicking off the new year with a raucous new single, “Good Girl Riot.” Released Friday morning, this song marks the indie rocker’s first release of the…

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The Real Jobs are equal parts chaos, energy and introspection on potent new album "Do-gooder"

Norway's self-described "evil boyband," The Real Jobs, are back and unleashing their sophomore album, Do-Gooder (Tellé Records), an album that's as potent as it is unhinged. If you're a fan of the…

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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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aboynamedblu captures indie nostalgia with "from the yard"

Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, aboynamedblu has been expanding his indie sound in every direction since the release of his first EP in 2021. His latest release is pieced…

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Tommy Mantra’s "Wake Up" ia a story-driven push forward

Meet alt hip-hop artist Tommy Mantra, who first developed a passion for music after picking up the guitar at age 10. Inspired by genres ranging from East Coast hip-hop to…

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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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Plash winds up for new record with "i live alone"

After a year-and-a-half-long hiatus, Seattle indie/math rock four-piece Plash returned this April with a bang, playing live show after live show and summoning back a local fan base that had…

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Matt Hansen shines on “COMPASS,” a tender ode to steadfast love

There are some voices you hear that land almost instantly. Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Matt Hansen has one of those voices—full of conviction, passion, and the weight of…

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Patrick Keller delivers new life and healing with moving debut album "Winded"

Patrick Keller steps into the spotlight confidently with his debut album, "Winded." There are 11 songs on the album, and it's a 50-minute-long journal that's tough, reflective, and rooted in…

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Alina Ly invites listeners into her world on debut album ‘Shoebox’

Alina Ly’s debut album, Shoebox, lands as a thoughtful and quietly confident introduction to an artist who has spent years shaping her voice. Rather than arriving with big theatrics, the…

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Ethan Pacheco finds his voice in his latest EP “On Either Side”

Texas singer-songwriter Ethan Pacheco has reached a defining moment of artistic clarity with the release of his new EP, "On Either Side." The four songs on the EP take listeners…

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Sempre Caoz unleash raw, unfiltered alt-rock chaos on powerful single "4242"

Hailing from the unexpectedly serene backdrop of Austria's glowing hills, Sempre Caoz lives up to their name—which translates to "Always Chaos"—by delivering a brand of visceral, explosive music that cuts…

Carmela revels in drama with “Good Girl Riot” new single

The Real Jobs are equal parts chaos, energy and introspection on potent new album "Do-gooder"

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

aboynamedblu captures indie nostalgia with "from the yard"

Tommy Mantra’s "Wake Up" ia a story-driven push forward

Artists on the radar for 2026: Part 2

Plash winds up for new record with "i live alone"

Matt Hansen shines on “COMPASS,” a tender ode to steadfast love

Patrick Keller delivers new life and healing with moving debut album "Winded"

Alina Ly invites listeners into her world on debut album ‘Shoebox’

Ethan Pacheco finds his voice in his latest EP “On Either Side”

Sempre Caoz unleash raw, unfiltered alt-rock chaos on powerful single "4242"

[Interview] Japanese boy group KID PHENOMENON chat upcoming SXSW performance as they rise from Tokyo onto the world stage

Rapper Trippychidi sways between chaotic and cinematic on 'Arkham'

Irene Skylakaki turns the heat up with “Hell”

Bookend introduces a melancholic groove with debut single, “30 Degrees”

Amava shares a dark electronic pulse with her new single "Souvenir"

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

J Consult : Transforming hit music into a bankable financial asset

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

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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