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Matt Hansen on building 'Orchid' from emotional honesty and heartbreak [Interview]

With a voice that cuts straight to the nerve, Los Angeles-based independent breakthrough artist Matt Hansen is redefining what emotionally transparent pop can sound like. With the new release of…

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Micah Edwards shares the depths of his 'Texas Soul' for new double LP

Houston-based singer-songwriter Micah Edwards is finding himself in the middle of a soul revival. Blending country storytelling and vintage soul vibes, Micah Edwards has released his double LP Texas Soul,…

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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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Larry June delivers refined, smooth new single "Who Coppin'"

Independent hip-hop heavyweight Larry June has shared a new single called "Who Coppin'". The release continues his run of luxuriant, vivid West Coast hip-hop, sharing a sharply-crafted, refined song that brings smoothness,…

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Lawson Finds His Groove and His Confidence on “Diva” [Video]

After reintroducing himself earlier this year with "Inna While," LAWSON returns with "DIVA" — a sleek, self-assured track that radiates confidence and mastery over his sound. The Bronx-born, Los Angeles-based…

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Get lost in the sonic world of roman around’s 'Wish (Tapes EP)' [EP Review]

Fresno-based writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist roman around—the project of Roman Rivera—has released Wish (Tapes EP), a four-song experimental deep dive into themes of shame, U.S. policy, and the heavy realities…

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Julianna Zachariou transports listeners to the ‘70s on dreamy new track “Dreamer Dreamer” [Music Video]

With an era-defying sound, indie-folk songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Julianna Zachariou, based in San Diego, crafts lush arrangements that draw from the tradition of California folk rock, transporting listeners straight…

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Justin Richard plays “The Fool” on newest release

Indie folk artist Justin Richard continued his streak of quietly dropping songs with his newest, “The Fool.” Released on Tuesday, the track marks the SoCal-based singer-songwriter’s second release this year…

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"Broncos Y Benzes" by Obed Padilla is the feel-good track you need right now

Hailing from Oceanside, California, Obed Padilla is a rapper, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist with a style all his own. Padilla just dropped a playful, genre-blending single called “Broncos Y Benzes,” fusing…

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California Music Community Comes Together for Aid

The following is a guest sponsored post, provided and written by Elizabeth Walker. What has transpired in Los Angeles County over the past few weeks is something that felt unfathomable…

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Tspokes drops hype new single, “Westcoast Matters”

Emerging rapper Tspokes shows love to her home state on her latest release, “Westcoast Matters.” The young lyricist serves tight bars over a smooth tempo, showing appreciation for her Southern California roots. With each…

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Dream Phases Bring Their California Sound to the UK on 'Phantom Idol' Tour

Acclaimed LA-based Psychedelic Rock and Prog quartet, Dream Phases, are set to ignite stages across the UK in November with a nine-date tour that promises to be a mind-bending experience…

Matt Hansen on building 'Orchid' from emotional honesty and heartbreak [Interview]

Micah Edwards shares the depths of his 'Texas Soul' for new double LP

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

Larry June delivers refined, smooth new single "Who Coppin'"

Lawson Finds His Groove and His Confidence on “Diva” [Video]

Get lost in the sonic world of roman around’s 'Wish (Tapes EP)' [EP Review]

Julianna Zachariou transports listeners to the ‘70s on dreamy new track “Dreamer Dreamer” [Music Video]

Justin Richard plays “The Fool” on newest release

"Broncos Y Benzes" by Obed Padilla is the feel-good track you need right now

California Music Community Comes Together for Aid

Tspokes drops hype new single, “Westcoast Matters”

Dream Phases Bring Their California Sound to the UK on 'Phantom Idol' Tour

SOMYO unveils hypnotic, feel-good single "WHISPERS," from debut EP 'Leylines'

Tasha Keswani shares resonant new single "Hello Stranger Hello"

Calmy J is the essence of pure disco-driven pop on new single "Glittery Love"

Cleo Tiger shares ethereal yet grounded single "Salt"

R&B group Sentury turns up the tension on "Don't Mind" [Video]

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

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

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