Bay Area legends unite again for "The Family Edition" in 1 Umbrella’s deluxe album
After releasing their debut album in February, the Bay Area Rap Avengers, 1 Umbrella, including ALLBLACK, 22nd Jim, and Lil Bean. lil Yee and ZayBang add a few more artists to their original…
Primula gets introspective on new single "Not That Clear"
Swedish band Primula has released their new single, “Not That Clear”. A four-piece band from Malmö and Stockholm, Primula is made up of members Ella Cronberg, Jim Base, Olle Lannér Risenfors,…
beaming talks subliminal influences and guitar attitude on "BUGBITE" [Interview]
Somewhere in the great plains of indie music, beaming is doing some revolutionary musical world-building. Their overall sound can be soft and palatable for the casual listener, but with hints…
Iona Luke shares pure grunge catharsis on new track "Existential"
Emerging UK artist Iona Luke has released her new single, “Existential”. An up-and-coming voice within the UK alternative scene, Iona Luke’s “Existential” has more than a tinge of Pixies-era…
Kim McClay Releases Single “Velveteen Girls” Ahead of Upcoming EP
Alternative artist Kim McClay has released her new single “Velveteen Girls,” and it’s a callback to all of your favorite 90s girl groups. The track is the first off of McClay’s upcoming EP,…
Danie Groves encapsulates vulnerability of love on "Embers"
London-based British/Thai artist Danie Groves delivers a smooth blend of vulnerable lyricism and seductive sonics on debut single “Embers,” an enchanting offering encapsulating the…
YVNG JIN dives into the complexities of love on '4 EVER YVNG'
Filipino-American R&B artist, songwriter, and producer YVNG JIN captures the emotional highs and lows of modern relationships on debut album 4 EVER YVNG, a 15-track collection rooted in…
JVCK JAMES turns an opening set into a must-know moment
With a backing track, undeniable stage presence, and a mic that was very much on, James Anderson, better known as JVCK JAMES, opened for British R&B artist kwn on her 2026 tour. The crowd…
Isaia Huron confronts love, projection, and self-definition on 'Mr. Lovebomb' [Interview]
Alternative R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and producer Isaia Huron has released his new record Mr. Lovebomb, a title that feels as much like a societal critique as it does a…
MMOONN talks sonic kinship, improvisation, & the space between voice and synth [Interview]
MMOONN, the collaborative project of Los Angeles-based composer and producer Nicolas Snyder and interdisciplinary vocalist and sound practitioner Odeya Nini, announces their self-titled debut…
Donzii’s “Bird” is a dark, textured pulse you’ll keep coming back to
Sometimes all you need is a punk-attitude-drenched new single from a band you might have never heard of before to fall in love with the music they’re making. Born out of Miami’s underground…
Çâline with C hits her stride on “Second Wind”
Amsterdam-based Çâline with C returns with “Second Wind,” and it feels like a clear shift in direction. Known for more experimental and high-energy work, she dials things back here in favor of…