A wonderfully woven, pop riddled, character new album from Apres Pompeii just released and this thing delves into several different styles of, not just pop, but R&B, soul, funk, dance pop, and plenty more, all rolled into this one juicy record that again, delivers loads of this personality that you end up getting attached to as the record unfolds. The record is called  Paint , and certainly doesn't waste too much time delivering that neo soul and funk, pop-coated vibe with th

Ryan Edward Kotler’s “Give It a Week” lands as another quiet confirmation of what has been steadily coming into focus throughout 2025. I hear an artist who is no longer introducing himself so much as reinforcing a voice that already knows what it wants to say. The song carries the same open hearted spirit that defined “Mary Anne,” but where that track leaned into memory, this one looks forward with a lighter step. There is a sense of patience built into the writing, an unders

A new single release from Maeve McMahon delivers a unique but full-bodied breed of honesty, and the way she gets so descriptive with those details really paints a picture from her perspective and gives you loads of insight into a particular part of her personality, which really has such a vibrant feel that you can't turn away. "Recklessly Blind" is about decisions. Sometimes you make good ones, sometimes you make bad ones, and sometimes you make reckless ones. This is all par

A new single release from Secret Night Gang blends some of the best elements of funk, soul, jazz, and even pop elements into this one banger of a track that spans just over 6 minutes and gives some incredible changes that you don't really expect. It's been quite a while since I've heard of a track that keeps you on your toes the way this one does. "Relax Your Mind" comes in right off the bat with some gorgeous instrumentation and vocals, delivering layers of harmonies and an

A fresh single from Cr0w4y delivers a vibrant and driving soundscape, laced with Latin undertones, instrumentation, and flavor, and all delivered in this sonically full-bodied and robust approach and aesthetic, giving me the whole thing insanely danceable vibes and deep-pocketed grooves right from the get-go. One of my favorite aspects of "Baila Conmigo" is the way it blends that refreshing Latin underbelly and soundscape with classic tech house, and within all of this, he in

REXEN returns with a very unique and almost ceremonial feeling new single that delves into an almost tribal tonality and with that, gives vast cinematic aesthetics that are both intriguing, slightly haunting, and beautifully executed. "Hoik Up" features an array of instrumentation that really helps it build, thrive in certain elements of intensity, and create this unique soundscape and atmosphere that surrounds you quickly. This is a song that you sort of escaped into. Once y

A single release from The Morning Stars brings out a wonderful crossover sound that blends classic, vintage '80s pop with New Wave, post-punk, and pop rock, all rolled into one, resulting in a very colorful sound and the aesthetic of a live performance in terms of energy. "Can't Stand Up" comes through with a lot of influences that you can clearly hear, including some of those classics. I certainly hear plenty of Talking Heads strewn across this track, from the vocal performa

If you are looking for something a little different, outside the box, experimental, gritty, a bit cinematic, endlessly fun, and with that heavy alternative overcoat, then you should check out the new record from OSLO TAPES. LAST COMET  is an album that isn't afraid to take different directions with each track, but still showcases elements of indie, grunge, and art-rock all rolled into one album that certainly takes you on a unique sonic journey. One of the things I noticed fi

A powerful and heavy-handed new single from Clozure comes packed with massive emotional push and a sentiment that a lot of us can relate to, which is something that ends up really engulfing you in the song itself. This is a track that showcases a beautifully cinematic and sort of orchestrated approach to alternative rock, and it's a power ballad. But it comes from a genuine place, which is something that sinks in right from the start. The vocals across the song are passionate