Jeffrey James Shares New Single “Day by Day”
Over punchy guitars, Jeffery demonstrates his faith in things working out. "So don't you be afraid/Yeah everything gonna be okay/Cause we're taking it day by day." Hopeful and buoyant, "Day by Day" is a reminder to keep moving and life will work out.
Kayla DiVenere Longs For More Than Just "Small Talk"
“I created ‘Small Talk’ in my longing to have more than a fleeting 5-minute conversation with my crush every time he would come over” Kayla reflects on the inspiration behind the song. “My imagination ran wild and I found myself aching for something like a John Hughes romance movie about a secret love, complete with a boombox outside my window and a mixtape of his favorite songs. After rewatching every romance movie I could find, I decided that instead of torturing myself, I should write this song in an attempt to pour my heart out and make sense of my desire for something more than small talk.”
Catfish and the Bottlemen Return With “Showtime”
Van McCann has returned to his rightful place, headlining festivals, putting the final touches on a brand-new album, and ushering in a new era for Catfish and the Bottlemen.
Sammy Rae & The Friends Tease 2024 Album With New Single “Come Home Song”
The song carries a sense of romance with its themes of self-discovery and self-love. Reminding listeners to leave a light on for themselves, Sammy sings, “Leave the light on for yourself / doing alright aint a damn crime / feeling it all for the first time / and you're just getting into your prime.”
Asher Angel “Flips The Switch”
“This song is about staying confident and comfortable in your own skin,” says Asher. “I’ve always promoted being yourself and having confidence in yourself. With all the hate and negativity on social media, this song is about flipping the switch on that and highlighting positivity.”
Jonah Kagen Shares New Single “Pollution”
“’Pollution’ is about nostalgia, but more specifically, it’s about the desperate craving to get back to a time of simplicity and innocence,” Jonah shares. “I think there’s something especially heartbreaking about losing your innocence as you grow up, and it’s something that I think about every day.”
beabadoobee Says That’s “the way things go”
Today, beabadoobee finally dropped the long-teased-on-TikTok “the way things go.” The cute but cutting song sees Bea accepting that when a relationship falls apart.
Accompanied by a Jacob Erland-directed music video, a cast of ballerinas dance around Bea in an ornate Victorian-era parlor room featuring candelabras, gilded frames, flowers, oil paintings, and dollhouses, adding to the classical sense the song invokes. It feels like a classic acoustic ballad reimagined for the modern world with a sense of intimacy and nostalgic melodies reminiscent of the 1960s.
The Maine Gives a Glimpse at Ninth Album with “blame” and “how to exit a room”
Not surprisingly, their latest dual single release has been on repeat since it dropped. “blame” and “how to exit a room” provide a tantalizing glimpse at what’s to come from the band’s ninth album. Accompanying the release of “blame” is a captivating music video directed by Guadalupe Bustos and filmed in the band’s hometown of Phoenix.
Jules Paymer Partners with Miki Ratsula on "The Daughter That My Mother Wanted"
Sharing similar experiences in their journey of self-discovery and coming out as non-binary, the two artists teamed up to deliver an emotional track that hits on self-acceptance and gender identity. Using song and visuals, Paymer illustrates the struggle between fitting an expectation vs. being one's true self on their track "The Daughter That My Mother Wanted" featuring Ratsula.
A Look at spill tab’s Newest Single: “Window”
Spill Tab's sound is distinctive and infectious as she mixes catchy pop hooks with peculiar sounds that perfectly fit into the alt-pop idiosyncratic soundscape she creates.
A guitar riff kicks off her latest single, "Window". A steady bassline keeps the pulse grooving while a reversed vocal effect and background chatter fill out the sonic landscape.
The Japanese House’s “Boyhood” Looks Back at Adolescence and Emerges with Hope
"Boyhood" looks at an alternate reality of what-ifs and regrets. "I used to be somebody else" and "I could have been somebody new" have The Japanese House reflecting and coming to terms with the quest to become more than the sum of one's circumstances.
Kevin Atwater Challenges Traditional Masculinity with “jacob killed a cat”
With his lyrics about how boys aren't allowed to be emotional with other boys, Atwater challenges traditional masculinity. He puts us through emotional twists and turns throughout the song, complicating our emotions toward his characters.
Alix Page Reflects on “Automatic” Behaviors
Melancholic and honest, Page reflects on how her relationships seem to fail automatically.
Matilda Mann Finds Hope On“The Day That I Met You”
Matilda Mann’s newest release is "The Day That I Met You," a song about losing hope and coming to find it again.
The Band CAMINO Release New Single “Told You So”
Nashville pop-rock trio, The Band CAMINO released their highly anticipated single “Told You So” today.
Ayleen Valentine Releases Double Single “a/b__1”
Ahead of her upcoming headlining shows, Ayleen Valentine has released “a/b__1”, a double single package comprised of tracks “anesthetized” and “stars” that show off her production and artist capabilities.
Claire Rosinkranz Returns with “Sad in Hawaii”
SoCal singer Claire Rosinkranz is back with a new single 'Sad In Hawaii'. This is the 19-year-old’s first piece of new material for 2023, and sets the stage for her debut album, set to release later this year.
Blondshell Announces Debut Album,
Featuring airy keys mixed with acoustic guitar, "Joiner" has a '90s indie-rock sound. Through this track, Blondshell promises to work with someone clinging to bad habits so they can get rid of them.
boygenius is Back!
Boygenius is back! After taking the world by storm with their self-titled EP back in 2018, the supergroup composed of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus is back with their upcoming debut LP called the record set to release on March 31.
Gracie Abrams Questions What’s Next with “Where do we go now?”
“Where do we go now?” is the first look at Gracie Abrams’ forthcoming debut album Good Riddance, set to release February 24. Collaborating with Aaron Dessner at his Long Pond Studio in New York, the singer-songwriter looked at creating the song as an exercise in growing up.