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FALS is the stage moniker of Eric Fallander, former music journalist who pivoted to songwriting during the pandemic. What came out was 12 poignant stories about love and loss on European highways and memory lanes, on pills and booze and good times – "I’ll Rhyme For You" is a collection of compellingly short postcards from a relationship gone down the drain, and was followed up in 2025 with his sophomore effort CHROMATIC SCALES & CATCHY HOOKS. Produced by Paris-based collector

European indie folk straight out of Stockholm, with poignant lyrics doused in pop culture references and great melodies. 2026 will see FALS's third album "Six-strings, Eighty-eights and Heartbreak", from which the first single – The Hardwood Life – is currently streaming on all platforms.

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RivetSkull is a heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington, known for delivering powerful, classic-inspired metal with a modern edge. Drawing from the roots of traditional heavy music and infusing their own influences, they craft intense, thought-provoking songs that connect with real-world emotion and resilience. RivetSkull blends razor-sharp riffs, evocative lyrics, and commanding performances to create a visceral and memorable metal experience for fans around the world.

Oïkoumen was founded by Elie Veux, guitar and composer, and Laura Mazard, vocals and lyricist, in 2017. Yaël Febvray joined the adventure in 2019 as bassist and synths programmation from from the single The Green Queen. First influenced by the big names from the symphonic, neoclassical and gothic sphere such as Nightwish, Stratovarius, Within Temptation... the group released in 2020 their first EP, Oïkoumen, using orchestras and historical subjects. However, with the single T

Heavy Metal Lover (All Flavours)🤘 Ugly As Sin & Fat As Fuck, But I Own That Shit🤮 Avid Hater Of Life And All Of It's Shitty Surprises☠️ Lyricist 📝(I have written 100 percent of my own lyrics since day one) Vocals🎤(When I started I used A.I. to professionally clone my voice for the vocals I wrote, Now I record the natural way.. And yes, it sounds terrible, Gotta start somewhere) All instruments are created by AI Under my direction(How could I get a band together when I hat

Mestre Guinaldo Music is an independent artist from the Algarve (Portugal). A fisherman by trade, he turns his real life at sea into soulful Lusophone music. Blending kizomba, kuduro, romantic pop and protest rap, his lyrics are raw and authentic about hardship, saudade and resistance. With ~6,000 organic monthly listeners on Spotify and tracks over 19,000 streams (like "Fica Até de Manhã"), he creates music that speaks to the heart of Lusophone audiences. Follow on Spotify,

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I’m Geo Wonder—nostalgic synth-pop with a bruised heart and a bright hook. I write songs that feel like driving home at 2AM, city lights blurring, trying not to spiral, trying to believe you’re still worth loving. Expect midnight-blue atmosphere, cracked-glass honesty, and choruses made for scream-singing in your room or in a crowd. If you like pop that’s emotional but still hits like a high score, you’re in the right place. “Penny Arcade” out now. More coming soon. 🎮✨

The Danish born, former UK – based pop artist and songwriter is releasing her new single I Think I Said Something in 2026. Together with her unique story as she was silenced for 6 years due to a nerve damage that paralysed her vocals chord. Siri Neel was discovered by the legendary producer Mark Flannery who has worked with Depeche Mode, Def Leppard, Mutt Lange and took Siri Neel under his wings. With a sound rooted in alternative pop and a voice often compared to the legenda

Early Local Press: this is a piece regarding the band and our big show coming up https://www.westsideseattle.com/robinson-papers/2026/01/16/marsalis-finding-flame-modern-music-maze

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With a wide array of influences (COIN, Relient K, For King and Country) Daniel Lindahl's eclectic indie rock style has opened him up to new audiences around the world. With his unique blend of musical influences and heartfelt lyricism, Lindahl continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with his songs accumulating over a million streams across various platforms.

From Montréal and Stockholm, Voidchaser is a progressive metal band formed in 2023 that quickly established itself as one to watch on both local and international scenes. Through a steady stream of releases, the band gained attention from niche outlets such as The ProgSpace, Prog Magazine and Prog Sphere, alongside coverage from major metal media including Metal Injection and Decibel Magazine. In 2024, Voidchaser released their debut EP Odyssey, followed by standalone singles

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StillWind Project is an independent music project built around lyrics, atmosphere and emotion first. The songs blend indie pop, alternative and cinematic elements, focusing on honest storytelling, natural vocals and reflective moods. The music is often written for solitary moments — night drives, quiet reflections and late-hour thoughts. Everything is created and released independently, with a focus on authenticity rather than trends.

Eli Halden is a London-based artist crafting heartfelt, high-energy pop with a soulful edge. His warm baritone and raw, honest delivery cut through uplifting, anthemic production—blending intimate storytelling with wide-screen, radio-ready hooks. Eli’s music explores love, resilience, and the spark hidden in everyday struggle, bringing a modern, expressive sound that feels both timeless and forward-looking.

Discovering the ptsd healing powers of singing Ive found that music is my medicine, from Vancouver Canada.