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Portrait of Welsh singer/songwriter Tom Jenkins, laying in a blooming field looking directly in the camera, inviting the view

Tom Jenkins - Blame It

When I came across Tom Jenkins, I was immediately in love with his music and way of storytelling. Turns out, Tom is also quite a prolific singer/songwriter, having released the brilliant full-length album It Comes in the Morning, It Hangs on the Evening Sky in 2022, followed by two

Press shot of London pop-artist Aniwa showing the artist sitting in a blooming meadow

Aniwa - show up

London-based pop singer/songwriter Aniwa delights with the sweet and alluring “show up.” The pensive track offers a soothing vibe with enough room to carry Aniwa’s charming, powder-soft vocals. Lyrically, I can well relate to “show up” because this is something that sadly and unavoidably happens, as Aniwa explains:

Portrait of Addie and Pierce of Kansas City-based indie-rockers The Greeting Committee

The Greeting Committee - How It Goes

Among my top favorite songs of 2024 is “popmoneyhits” by The Greeting Committee. Today, the Kansas City-based band announced their third studio album. With a title like Everyone’s Gone and I Know I’m The Cause, a myriad of thoughts pop up about what might have happened here. Luckily,

Press shot of the New York band GIFT showing all five band members in a somber mood.

GIFT - Wish Me Away [Video]

New York indie five-piece GIFT have made themselves rare over the past 18 months, but here they are again with an absolutely mesmerizing banger of a song! Their new single “Wish Me Away” is soft yet powerful and airy yet hypnotic. The track comes with a fantastic, surreal video that

The Eiffels - Beautiful Life

The Eiffels - Beautiful Life

I’m still buzzing with awe, wonder, and excitement, watching the moon eclipsing the sun. For once, the weather cooperated, and there were no clouds, so we New Yorkers could witness the cosmic spectacle in its full glory. Truth be told, the eclipse wasn’t a total one, but hey,

Portrait of nu-disco producer Velazquez

Velazquez - Floor Is Lava

Ever heard of nu-disco? I haven’t, until I came across the sound Velazquez makes. It’s a highly appealing mix of 70s disco and contemporary synth pop and his latest song is no exception. “Floor Is Lava” comes with all the right vibes! Velazquez offers the following explanation: “Are

Photo of Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Matías Roden

Matías Roden - Great Escape [Video]

Matías Roden has been honing his songwriting and vocal skills by performing in cover bands and writing for others before focusing on himself. If his second single, “Great Escape,” is anything to go by, there should be more greatness where this came from! “Great Escape” is a bouncy, catchy, and

Pressshot of the Nottingham, England based band Victory Lap - it shows the five male members in a library, in a very moody se

Victory Lap - Jealousy

It’s always particularly exciting to learn about a debut, and a debut single by a British indie-rock band takes the cake, in my book. “Jealousy” is the brand new single by Nottingham newcomers Victory Lap. The track is phenomenal and you should listen to it if you like sophisticated

Group shot of the Bristal-based indie-rock band Chasing Kites

Chasing Kites - Collide

Bristol-based indie-rockers Chasing Kites add another stunning single to their appealing collection, the vibrant “Collide.” In classic indie-rock style, the track starts out slowly, tentatively even, and swells until it cumulates in one cool crescendo. “Collide” has an interesting backstory that can be reflected upon in different ways. Vocalist and

Black and White Portrait of Nashville-based musician Hunter Metts by Brandon Exum.

Hunter Metts - Where it Ends

Nashville-based musician Hunter Metts delights with “Where it Ends,” which lays open the pain of a breakup but also offers a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. While the lyrics revolve around a romantic relationship, for me the topic is pretty universal. I am currently moving apartments,

Black and white photo of Dublin-based artist Annie-Dog

Annie-Dog - Double Cherry

With only two singles released, newcomer Annie-Dog already proves that she’s a talent to follow closely! For those of us who listened to Smashing Pumpkin’s album Adore on repeat back in 1998, the name might sound familiar as it is the very moody track number eleven. However, that

Portrait of the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nisa

Nisa - Breach

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nisa Lumaj, who goes artistically by Nisa, released another stunning track from her upcoming debut album Shapeshifting (4/26), the vibrant “Breach.” What appeals from the spot is the song’s syncopated rhythm and thoughtful instrumentation, which complement Nisa’s beautiful, emotive vocals. And wait for the

Jason Gould - Sacred Days

Jason Gould - Sacred Days

A lot of new music lands in my inbox, and when I read that this artist is Barbra Streisand’s son, I was immediately intrigued. How would his vocals sound like? At the same time, though, I was ready to dismiss this artist as the child of famous parents and

Black and white shot of Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Will Knox

Will Knox - Growing Pains [Video]

As a young man, singer/songwriter Will Knox exchanged his birthplace in London, U.K., with Boston, USA, to study at the Berklee College of Music. He currently lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and released the gorgeous five-track EP Growing Pains. Its title track is a brilliant example of Will’s

Sasha Alex Sloan - Me Again

Sasha Alex Sloan - Me Again

Nashville-based songwriter and singer Sasha Alex Sloan offers a beautifully mellow new song, “Me Again,” for times when you feel anxious and in need of something comforting. Her bright vocals contrast so well with the warm tones of the string instruments, and the result is soothing and gorgeous. “Me Again”

Portrait of Greek singer/songwriter and Producer Theodore

Theodore - Peak

Originally from Athens, Greece, songwriter and producer Theodore has been touring the world while releasing four studio albums in the process. The cinematic art-pop ballad “Peak” goes in a bit of a new direction and offers an irresistible, joyful vibe. The song’s core message is also an important reminder

Ferry Townes - Be Here [Video]

Ferry Townes - Be Here [Video]

Every beginning is difficult, but in the case of Ferry Townes also exciting because what this singer/songwriter has been working on over the past three years can finally be heard by the world. “Be Here” is Ferry Townes’ first single, with more to follow. What immediately drew me to

Sohodolls - What Kinda Love

“What Kinda Love” is the new single by London-based synth-rock act Sohodolls, written by their central songwriter Maya Von Doll. The track starts out with a pulsating vibe and gritty guitars, reminiscent of Muse’s 2009 album Resistance, but takes a sweeter turn once Maya’s beautifully sultry vocals set

Scatterchild - Bleep Test

Manchester to the rescue! Whenever I’m in the mood for catchy yet moving alt-rock, with great vocals and interesting instrumentation, this city and its musicians seem to offer just that. The brand new single “Bleep Test” by Scatterchild is all you want from an eclectic, contemporary rock song. Songwriter,

Toby Sebastian - Down The Westside

Toby Sebastian - Down The Westside

As someone who doesn’t watch Game of Thrones, I didn’t know British actor and musician Toby Sebastian. Truth be told, I also didn’t know any of the movies he starred in but with “Down The Westside” this singer/songwriter is now definitely on my radar. The track

Photo of Vicky Farewell sunbathing while gentle waves splash around her.

Vicky Farewell - Tern Me On

Los Angeles-based indie pop artist Vicky Farewell delights with the sensual and very beautiful “Tern Me On.” With its nostalgic piano sound, evoking 70s Hall & Oates, “Tern Me On” is something to dream to. The song will be on Vicky Farewell’s upcoming album Give A Damn, due out

Sunset, and Newcastle-based indie-rock artist Melanie Baker standing at a beach, arms wide to the sides, looking with interes

Melanie Baker - Double Decker Death Machine

This morning, while listening to new releases, I also came across “Double Decker Death Machine,” the new single by Melanie Baker. I liked the track and listened to it some more, musing where I’d put the bold and empowering song, and the best I could think of was the

Portrait of Irish singer/songwriter Tadhg Daly staring at a lamp.

Tadhg Daly - How’s your day been?

Irish singer/songwriter Tadhg Daly asks the open-ended question, “How’s your day been?” wrapped in a beautiful song. The track delights with its irresistible flow and letts Tadgh’s alluring vocals shine. Asked about the background to the song, the now Londoner says: “How’s your day been?” Is

Photo of Canadian indigenous artist iskwē photographed by Lily Peper. The artist is wearing a sleeveless evening gown, baref

iskwē - A Little Piece [Video]

Canadian artist iskwē, pronounced ‘iss-kway,’ just released the dark, moving, and totally irresistible “A Little Piece.” The award-winning Indigenous musician can look at a large catalog of music and is gearing up for her album nīna to drop on April 12. Her name iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ is short for waseskwan iskwew

Photo of Belgium singer-songwriter J. Bernardt aka Jinte Deprez, in a white suite, posing. The vibe of the photo is very glam

J. Bernardt - Taxi [Video]

J. Bernardt, aka Jinte Deprez, and maybe best known as one half of Belgian indie-rock duo Balthazar, is about to release his second studio album. Titled Contigo is due on May 17 via Play It Again Sam. In tandem with that announcement, J. Bernardt released two singles from the album,