John Oot chats the future of live music, fan experiences and more [Interview]
As the live music industry shifts toward fewer, higher-impact shows, John Oot, Chief Marketing Officer of Concert Stuff Group, sees not a slowdown, but a strategic recalibration. In this…
Clave Especial share riveting new EP 'AFTERAFTER', one that inspires musical collaboration
The Salinas-based musical collective Clave Especial have just unleashed their latest EP AFTERAFTER. In five songs, Clave Especial lean fully into the idea that regional Mexican music is no…
Starling’s "Cupcake" is pop therapy at its sweetest and sharpest
Acclaimed UK pop riser Starling has just unleashed her latest empowering pop bop. Entitled "Cupcake", the track follows the momentum of her single “Gymnast" which was shared earlier this year.…
Bayonne brings light and joy with new single "Oxygen"
Electronic musician and composer Bayonne (AKA Roger Sellers) has released his new single, “Oxygen”, alongside the announcement of his upcoming album Filters (via Nettwerk). Synth-rich and…
superstar sweeps us into their riptide with "drown"
superstar has a tendency to make a listener forget that they only have a few singles under their belt, and their latest release is no exception. Fronted by a lacy guitar hook that gathers into…
Coachella’s Artist on Artist series returns with raw conversations on craft, identity, and creative journey
If you’re an artist or someone creative, there’s something uncannily raw and valuable about watching artists come together to talk through their paths and the journeys that brought them here.…
JORDY turns up for some stupid fun on pop banger "DUMB"
Award-nominated pop auteur JORDY has released his new single “DUMB”. Flawlessly-crafted pop perfection, “DUMB” is equal parts humour, vulnerability, and punchy pop hooks put together to create…
Boy Blu creates a danceable alt-pop confessional on debut EP "Eye of Desire"
LA-based alt-pop artist Boy Blu has released his debut EP, Eye of Desire. Former professional dancer turned singer-songwriter Boy Blu is no stranger to physicality, and that comes through in…
Dani Stocksdale aches for an absent love on new single "Cigarette Rush"
LA-based indie pop artist Dani Stocksdale has released her new single, “Cigarette Rush”. Making a name for herself with her sharp lyrical storytelling and dreamy production, Dani Stocksdale…
Amerado and Fuse ODG connect for vibrant single "Game Over"
Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Amerado has released a new single, “Game Over,” featuring British-Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG. Recorded in Accra and produced by Shawerz Ebiem, the track arrives as…
Ian Cobiella “Have I Been Good To You” is upbeat indie pop bliss
Los Angeles–based genre-defier Ian Cobiella is quickly rising in the indie scene. His latest single, “Have I Been Good To You,” is an upbeat track that fuses rock and alternative pop with the…
MOSAICS deliver striking and vibrant EP 'A Guiding Lie'
Rising quarter MOSAICS deliver striking new EP A Guiding Lie, a vibrant and heartfelt five-track collection that unveils the band's blend of emotionally resonant melodies and melancholic yet…