Emerging from Copenhagen’s vibrant alt-pop scene, Danish sister duo Simako release their debut EP ‘Closer / Further’ today on June 20th. With their debut EP, the duo channels a sound shaped by layered vocal harmonies, experimental pop, and organic R&B—music that explores the spaces between people: how we come together, and how we drift apart. Following the single ‘Who …
Month: June 2025
A blank calendar and a head full of ideas became the starting point for Kenneth Nefling when Covid shut the world down — leading to his most personal and uncompromising work to date. ‘Heartaches & Lows’ is the result of a curious and persistent deep dive into the creative process – and a testament to …
Photo Credit: Rachel Brennecke 2x GRAMMY Nominated New Orleans Funk Collective Cha Wa Announces New Album Rise Up Out August 29thFirst Single Out Now:“Here We Come” June 20, 2025: Today, two-time GRAMMY nominated New Orleans-based, Afro-Indigenous funk collective Cha Wa announced the release of their new album Rise Up, out on August 29, the 20th …
Photo Credit: Bishop Elegino (@bish.op) Avant-pop provocateur Sophie Powers returns June 20th with her new single, “head empty no thoughts.” Building on the moody allure of her recent release “move with me” and her hypnotic collab with RJ Pasin, “XO,” this latest track plunges into the raw, chaotic energy of her new era—one that swaps bubblegum aesthetics for brutal honesty and unfiltered …
In “Right There on My Right,” Red Clark tells the story of a man left behind, only to find a new flame that doesn’t quite ease the ache of a lost love. The “pretty distraction” sitting beside him is a welcome comfort, but the ghosts of a past relationship still linger. It’s a rugged, emotional …
“Mirame Feliz”, collab with Belinda reaches #1 on Mexico Radio Miami, FL (June 19, 2025) – Known for his tumbados románticos, breakout star Xavi releases his newest single “El Malo,” his first solo release of the year following a streak of successful collaborations. The song is a powerful reflection on the emotional fallout of a failed relationship and being cast as the …
‘Can You Hear Me?’ the second single from Amy MacDonald’s new album ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?‘ is out now and it sounds undeniably Scottish. Amy describes it as, “A disco-tastic banger inspired by an amazing gig I played in Glasgow at TRNSMT festival where the crowd were electric, this one is for you …
Molly Tuttle’s album ‘“’So Long Little Miss Sunshine’”’ is out August 15th Presave / pre-order here: https://mollytuttle.lnk.to/sllms Listen to “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark” here: https://mollytuttle.lnk.to/tglam Molly’s on tour! Get your tickets to The Highway Knows Tour here: https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/tour
Photo Credit: Evelyn Freja 9x GRAMMY® Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Christian McBride Announces New Big Band Album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 Out August 29 on Mack Avenue Records Featuring Special Guests: Sting & Andy Summers, Samara Joy, Dianne Reeves, José James, Cécile McLorlin Salvant, Jeffrey Osborne & Antoinette Henry First Single Out Now:“Murder By Numbers (Ft. …
Caspian Coberly is Seattle’s next big thing. A thinker/songwriter and guitar master, he has, of late, been releasing singles from his coming–and most eagerly anticipated– album, Starlight. The talented Mr. Coberly recorded that marvelous full-length between Seattle and Los Angeles and now he’s releasing a video for his lush, fab four cognizant, single “Wonder.” When you listen …
1. I rarely remember my dreams, but the music of Brian Wilson figured in one of the few I retained.By the mid-1980s my Beach Boys fandom had reached a peak. I had embraced early deep tracks like “The Lonely Sea” and “Kiss Me, Baby.” I fully bought into the strange glories of 1977’s Love You (which, as the great …
Glasgow-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maya’s Radio Orchestra returns with her emotionally intimate and rhythmically immediate, genre-blurring new single ‘Garden Variety’. A harpist, fiddler, vocalist, and string arranger, Maya combines classical instrumentation with modern pop textures to striking effect. In ‘Garden Variety’, disco-inspired strings, layered harp, and urgent percussion underpin lyrics that examine the often-blurry line between compassion and …
LISTEN TO ‘I WILL LOVE YOU TILL I DIE’ HERE Written during a time of profound personal transformation, ‘I will love you till I die’ channels the tension between grief and joy into a beautiful, grandiose pop song – introducing a new alternative Nordic talent. “I had just lost one of the most important people …
Photo credit: Visuddhi Ung @visualisation_ ANTICIPATED ALBUM, MADE IN PARIS, ARRIVING 6/27 STREAM “POP” WATCH/SHARE “POP”PRE-ORDER MADE IN PARIS June 13, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Grammy-winning producer-rapper Pi’erre Bourne continues the rollout for his upcoming album Made In Paris with the release of “POP,” out now via Interscope Records. Wasting no time the track arrives as the official follow-up …
Beta Trip, the new project from Toronto multi-instrumentalist Steve Lewin, announces his debut full-length album Superette, out September 26 on Having Fun, the rock imprint of We Are Busy Bodies. The first advance single, “Juliet,” lands June 13 and offers a high-energy introduction to Lewin’s matured sonic vision. Melodic, emotionally resonant, and firmly rooted in …
LISTEN TO “WHERE IS MY MIND (PIXIES COVER)” HERE WRAPS THE “BUZZKILL WORLD TOUR” IN LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 28TH As she continues the North American leg of her BUZZKILL World Tour, Gold-Certified singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid surprises fans today with a cover of Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind”— listen HERE! Since the release of her debut album BUZZKILL in April, Lyn has …
Brian Wilson made me cry on two separate occasions. The first time was during a 2000 concert at the Washington State Fair; he was performing the Pet Sounds album, plus assorted Beach Boys hits, with LA band the Wondermints as backup. It was so damn beautiful, the sound of it all; I wasn’t the only …
All photos by Zach Putnam Indie music legends They Might Be Giants turned the Crystal Ballroom into a sold-out singalong for three nights straight last weekend, delivering a masterclass in nostalgia, musicianship, and sheer oddball joy. Playing to packed crowds each night, the band performed two full sets (plus two encores) and centered each show …
All the credit to Sean and his friend, the “Seagull With a Chip” at Bottom of the Pops, for finding this nifty retro ditty (with spoken word, no less) from the new Pulp album, More, which is out now. To quote the wise seagull, “Gotta say the new album is pretty darn good and this …
Dan Reed Network With as much music as I listen to on a daily basis, I’m constantly surprised when I run across a band/musician that makes me question why they didn’t just take the obvious step and become “the next best thing.” I’m sure part of the blame lies with the record label suits that …
Photos by Russ Dillingham New public monument by Philadelphia sculptor Zenos Frudakis honors the legacy of ‘The Greatest’ near site of iconic 1965 rematch with Sonny Liston LEWISTON, Maine — June 6, 2025 — A 10-foot bronze statue of boxing legend Muhammad Ali—the largest in the world—was unveiled Saturday, May 31, in downtown Lewiston, Maine, near …
Ketch Secor has shared his new single “Catch Me If You Can,” the next offering from his debut solo album Story The Crow Told Me, out July 11 on Equal Housing Records via Firebird Music. Featuring Old Crow alums Critter Fuqua and Willie Watson on backing vocals, the song grapples with the life of a hard-touring musician and arrives with a music video co-starring singer-songwriter Gowa Gibbs. Watch the “Catch Me If …
Avery Lynch returns with her new single, “Lasting Effects,” a hauntingly intimate yet ultimately empowering reflection on love, loss, and self-discovery. Following a string of standout releases, “Lasting Effects” marks the next chapter in Avery’s evolving artistry and offers a glimpse of what’s to come on her upcoming project, due out in September 2025. The inspiration for “Lasting …
Lori Rayne brings sharp precision and southern swagger to “The One That Ran Away” — an alt-country banger steeped in roaring guitars, lyrical edge, and zero apologies. From the opening line — “Well, what do you know, the devil knows how to put on a show” — Rayne delivers fire with finesse. She doesn’t mourn what’s …
Credit: Polina Boyko REVEALS VANITY TRACKLIST OUT JUNE 27THVIA GIANT MUSIC / LOVESTORY INC. LISTEN TO “EUROTRASH” HEREPRE-SAVE VANITY HERE Los Angeles, CA (June 5th, 2025) – Fresh off the frenzy surrounding the announcement of her sophomore album, Honduran experimental popstar Isabella Lovestory shares her new single “Eurotrash,” a synth driven electro-trap ode to flying ornate carriages, Europe’s trashiest alleyways, tiny …
“Pink Light” is available on AppleMusic – Spotify – YouTube Two Dark Birds is a band from the Catskill Mountains led by songwriter Steve Koester and drummer Jason Mills. They are joined by Josh Roy Brown (lap steel), Tyler Wood (keys), Mark Lerner (bass), and Iris Clementine (vocals). Since 2008, they have released four critically acclaimed albums, as well as …
Anthea is a country/pop artist from Orange NSW, Australia. This song captures the ache of losing someone who seemed to move on without a second glance. It’s raw, emotional and relatable — diving into all the things the one that got awaygets away with. More than just a breakup song, it’s about that lingering sense of …
May 30, 2024 – New York, NY – Korean-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Crying City returns today with a new single entitled “Tell Us Apart” out now via Soka Records and Mercury Records. It marks her first release of 2025. Listen HERE. Watch the official visualizer HERE. Though it may barely cross the two-minute mark, the song packs an intensely emotional punch. This time around, …
On the balmy evening of May 30th I ventured to downtown Seattle to see the Bouncing Souls. The last time I saw this New Jersey quartet was in 2019 so this was long overdue. There were three bands who played first and the club was packed solid (the show was sold out) from the get …