alt pop

maryann connolly captures bittersweet memories on “Etched In Love”

Maryann Connolly returns with “Etched In Love,” a track that leans into reflection without getting stuck there. It is built around that familiar feeling of looking back on something meaningful…

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Lulu Simon releases new single "Happy Again"

Singer-songwriter Lulu Simon is set to break through in 2026. In addition to the announcement of her new forthcoming EP and joining pop star Madison Beer on a world tour,…

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Chinese American Bear talks sunny days and laugh attacks that led to "Turn Up The Radio" [Interview]

Chinese American Bear might be Seattle's favorite mando-pop band, and it's easy to see why. Between flavorful, evocative lyrics and bright, exciting instrumentals, the duo brings joy to headphones and…

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Elijah Cruise gets dark on stunning and affecting new EP experience

Nashville-based alternative artist and producer Elijah Cruise, is setting a stage for his new musical experience. His debut six-song EP, Dark Romance, serves as a compelling opening statement, which Cruise…

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Evan Fong slingshots us into a new creative era with "pesos"

Upbeat, catchy, and with hints of grungier instrumentation that will appeal to even the most reluctant listeners of pop music, "pesos" is a cannonball introduction to springtime. From its initial…

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Aaron and Bennett from superstar are two puzzle pieces (if a puzzle had two pieces) [Interview]

There's a small band with a big name (superstar) from a medium city (Athens, Georgia). With just three singles and three music videos released, the band has quickly become a…

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River lets out all her regrets on vulnerable new single "Lost in the ocean"

Swedish alt-pop singer River has released her newest single, “Lost in the ocean.” A six-minute, intensely vulnerable track, “Lost in the ocean” finds River confronting the pain of self-sabotage and…

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Evann McIntosh goes over (and over and over) the pain of spiraling on "Mull It Over"

Alt-pop artist Evann McIntosh has released their new single, “Mull It Over”. The single release also comes alongside the announcement of Evann McIntosh’s upcoming album Fantasy Fuel, which will be…

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Siri Neel release new single, "I Think I Said Something"

Danish singer and songwriter Siri Neel has released a new single, "I Think I Said Something," this Friday. Leaning on her international pop sound, the single showcases Neel's range in…

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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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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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From shadows to bounce: Harve’s single “phone” shines

South-East London artist Harve returns with their new single “phone,” released via Boy Big. The opening chords carry an almost Mk.gee-like ominousness, shadowy and expectant, before the track breaks open into…

maryann connolly captures bittersweet memories on “Etched In Love”

Lulu Simon releases new single "Happy Again"

Chinese American Bear talks sunny days and laugh attacks that led to "Turn Up The Radio" [Interview]

Elijah Cruise gets dark on stunning and affecting new EP experience

Evan Fong slingshots us into a new creative era with "pesos"

Aaron and Bennett from superstar are two puzzle pieces (if a puzzle had two pieces) [Interview]

River lets out all her regrets on vulnerable new single "Lost in the ocean"

Evann McIntosh goes over (and over and over) the pain of spiraling on "Mull It Over"

Siri Neel release new single, "I Think I Said Something"

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

Bryan Chase brings the energy with "Kill The Night"

From shadows to bounce: Harve’s single “phone” shines

Form Affinity share potent new album 'Needling'

Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]

The Danphes explores the intensity of young love in new single “Distance”

Un:said captures motion and momentum on the electrifying “Isn't Over Yet”

KELS blends folk-pop and Americana beautifully on new single "Call Me"

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

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

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