
"Fade", the latest single from Brett Wayne Lee, is a track that blends Britpop nostalgia, indie grit, and a raw emotional undertow—but to really get it, you’ve got to understand where it comes from.
Hailing from Leigh, Lancashire—a place better known for mines, mills & rugby—Brett’s early life had zero musical lineage. Just graft. And a longing.
Roger Knox’s “Buluunarbi & The Old North Star” is a homecoming wrapped in heart and history.
If there’s a voice in Australian music that feels like warm earth and deep roots, it’s Roger Knox. Often hailed as The Koori King of Country, Knox is not just a country singer—he’s a living, breathing archive of truth, soul, and survival. And now, in a truly monumental moment in his long, trailblazing career, he’s releasing something we've never quite had before: a full album of original songs.
Nils Lassen’s “Fingerprints” Is a sonic memoir etched in emotion and echoes.
You know that feeling when a record doesn’t just play but sort of stays with you? Like a scent on an old sweater or a half-heard conversation that follows you for days? That’s exactly the effect of Nils Lassen’s hauntingly beautiful debut solo album, “Fingerprints.” After years of crafting lush, dreamy soundscapes with the cult-favorite duo BlackieBlueBird, Lassen now steps into the spotlight alone—and it’s quietly breathtaking.
Let’s set the stage: an iconic voice, a new name, and a song that grabs you by the gut. MELiA—formerly known as Semeli Papavasileiou, a well-loved figure in modern Greek music—is officially back, and she’s not just switching stage names. She’s staging a rebirth, both musically and personally. Her first release as MELiA, alongside composer Gerasimos Papadopoulos, titled “Kíta, re mána”, is a fierce declaration of inner truth, and it lands like a thunderclap across the Greek music landscape.
Let’s talk about those rare musical moments that don’t just sound good—they feel like they happened to you. “Above All The Ground,” the latest soul-drenched ballad by MILENA, is exactly that kind of song. It’s a slow-burning, spine-tingling, light-a-candle-and-stare-out-the-window type of track—and it’s as effortless as it is emotionally rich.
UK-based jazz singer Alice Black isn’t just reinventing jazz—she’s stitching it seamlessly into the chaos and charm of real life. With two freshly minted originals—the rhythmically punchy “Overtime” and the Latin-tinged, love-soaked “This Isn't Love for the First Time”—Alice announces her return with elegance, wit, and enough groove to fill a late-night speakeasy and a sunny afternoon swing session.
With their debut single “No Exit Wound”, True North don’t just drop a track, they offer a soulful revelation wrapped in a grooving, rock-infused soundscape. If you're into music that feels like it’s telling your story back to you—with depth, vulnerability, and some seriously slick production—this is one to press play on.
Atlanta native Katie Belle has never been one to play it safe with her sound—and with her newest single “Cigarette”, released on May 9th, 2025, she once again proves she’s not just in the Indie Pop conversation—she’s actively reshaping it. This track is smoke, embers, and memory all wrapped up in three and a half minutes of soft ache and sharp self-reflection.
Para Lia don’t write songs to soundtrack your background vibes—they write them to rattle your cage, sonically and socially. And with their latest single, “Neverland”, the German alt-rock/psych duo aren’t just pushing guitar amps into the red—they’re pushing back at a world that feels increasingly disconnected, manipulated, and numb.
Marie Minet is not here to just sing sweet songs. She's here to connect continents. And with her newest single, “Je Serais Tout Ce Que Tu Veux – High Life Edition Acoustic,” she does just that—blending the intimacy of French chanson with the warmth and rhythm of West African highlife in a way that feels both effortless and deeply intentional.
Let’s be real—some albums want to move your body. SOUL wants to move your spirit.
And Starry Venus makes no apologies about it.
With her debut album SOUL, this Sedona-based sonic priestess offers something rare and luminous: a musical experience that doesn’t just sound good—it feels sacred. Think shimmering vocals floating over a tapestry of digital handpan pulses, layered synth waves, ambient strings, and rich keyboard textures, all wrapped up in a vibe that’s part celestial meditation, part pop opera, part electronic soul ritual.
Raynald Grenier doesn’t just compose music—he builds worlds.
And in The Compilation Album, we get to wander through every stunning corner of them.
With this sweeping new collection, the Canadian classical composer—deeply influenced by legends like Mozart, Beethoven, and Mahler—invites listeners on an opulent journey through some of his most emotionally rich, harmonically masterful, and frankly breathtaking works. It’s less an album and more a sonic gallery, each piece its own distinct painting, yet connected by Grenier’s unmistakable artistic signature.
KP HYDES is not asking anymore. He’s telling you. Loud and clear.
With his new single “On Demand,” the Melbourne-based rapper takes no prisoners and no shortcuts. This is a bold, high-impact flex — not just of status, but of substance — and it couldn’t be arriving at a better time as he ramps up for the release of his upcoming full-length album.
Let’s talk modern romance, specifically, that bittersweet corner of it where hopeless romanticism meets ghosting culture, and where a dream boyfriend lives rent-free in your head—while the real-world version shows up three hours late and forgets your favorite color.
Welcome to Sara Neryse’s world, and her latest single, “Mine in My Mind”, is a beautifully melodic diary entry.
If you’ve been following Alan Dreezer, the Eastbourne-based pop-soul artisan for any amount of time, you know he never shows up empty-handed—or without something deeply heartfelt to say. His new single “APART” is the fifth teaser from his upcoming third album, and it’s safe to say the emotional stakes just went up a notch.
Fresh out the Belgian dunes and straight into your bloodstream comes Leevendig, the debut single from Foutloos—a trio that proves instrumental music doesn’t have to be background noise. It can move, sting, vibe, and seduce—all without saying a word.
When you press play on Larry Karpenko’s The Horizon, you’re not just hearing a song—you’re stepping into a conversation, a timeline, and a spiritual and social inquiry wrapped in electronic ambiance.
Pull up your boots, dust off your straw hat, and get ready to hop on a musical hayride, because LUNA & The Gents are taking us straight to the countryside with their charming new single “Farm Days.” It’s a light-hearted slice of rustic joy, served with a wink, a smile, and a toe-tapping rhythm that will stick with you long after the final note fades.
If you’ve ever wished someone would bottle up the emotional richness of a heartfelt 90s ballad and remix it for modern ears — your wish has just been granted. Michellar, a rising talent from San Francisco’s eclectic music scene, is about to drop her debut original single, and it’s a warm, deeply sincere love letter to staying the course through it all — together.
If you’re in the mood for something fresh, soulful, and rhythmically infectious, let us introduce you to NOCOLOUR — the new Afro House duo that just dropped a debut EP that simmers, and soothes, all in one tight four-track package.
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