“Dreaming Dog” - Antaeus
Let’s get this out of the way: Dreaming Dog is an album made for dogs. Yes, dogs. But give it a listen and you’ll quickly realize—it’s also for you. And your stressed-out nervous system. And your over-caffeinated thoughts. This album might just be one of the most genre-defying, heartwarming, and scientifically-backed music releases of the year, and it didn’t come from your typical pop machine or beat lab. It came from a dream: to soothe dogs, and along the way, soothe everyone else too.
“It's Me Again” - Brandon Wayne
Brandon Wayne doesn’t tiptoe into his latest release—he charges headfirst into the storm, guitar in one hand, regrets in the other. “It’s Me Again” isn’t just another alt-country rock track; it’s a confessional dirge, a thunderous reckoning wrapped in the grit of distorted riffs and the weight of sobriety.
“Welcome To Loveland” - Lucifers Beard
Lucifers Beard’s Welcome to Loveland is not your average EP. Sure, it’s got fuzzy guitars, infectious grooves, and all the analog charm of a vintage vinyl. But beneath the neon glow of this 70s-inspired psychedelic concept record lies a biting commentary on the emotional rot hidden under corporate cheer.
“Bring in the Wild” - Catherine Elms
Let’s get one thing straight—Catherine Elms isn’t here to play it safe. With her new album Bring In the Wild, the Welsh alt-rock enchantress throws the doors wide open to the shadowy corners of her psyche—and invites us in for a slow, dramatic, and utterly mesmerizing look around.
“Liquid Reality” - Anupam Shobhakar
There are albums that blend genres, and then there are albums that tear the boundaries down completely, toss the pieces into the wind, and build something totally new. Liquid Reality, the latest offering from virtuoso guitarist and sarodist Anupam Shobhakar, definitely belongs in the second camp. This is not a fusion record for people who just want to sprinkle sitar over jazz chords—this is deep-rooted, high-level, no-holds-barred sonic architecture.
“See You Around” - Verticoli
Tasmania’s very own alternative rock powerhouse Verticoli have just dropped a new single, “See You Around,” and it’s the kind of track that hits you right in the nostalgia muscle. Instead of going full heartbreak ballad, Verticoli wrap it all up in warm, jangly guitars, laid-back grooves, and a distinctly Aussie brand of alt-rock that feels just as much like summer as it does sadness.
“Light In The Window” - Rebloom Music
Let’s be real—grief is grief, and anyone who’s ever loved and lost a pet knows that it cuts deep. With her latest release, "Light in the Window," emerging songwriter Rebloom Music (aka Sam Gallimore) steps up to shine a light—literally and emotionally—on a kind of grief that often gets overlooked: the grief of losing a beloved animal companion.
“DISCO Summer Dreams” - Julandjim
Step into the hazy heat of summer, pour yourself a cold drink, and press play on Julandjim’s debut single, DISCO Summer Dreams. Hailing from the idyllic corners of Chai, France, this brand-new project is already carving out a dreamy lane of its own—one where analog lo-fi textures, retro synths, and cinematic nostalgia swirl together like a half-remembered scene from a ‘60s beach movie scored by Daft Punk and Bossa Nova legends.
“Kuruvinda” - Kirsten Agresta-Copely
Let’s be honest: the harp doesn’t always get the love it deserves. But Kirsten Agresta-Copely isn’t here to play background music for your garden party—she’s here to shift your internal landscape. And with Kuruvinda, she does exactly that.
“Soul - Remix” - David English
David English’s “Soul – Remix” isn’t just a reworking of a song—it’s a personal evolution set to music.
This is a track born from quiet struggle, rewritten and reshaped over time—emotionally, spiritually, and musically. It started with just two lines and a melody, which is kind of beautiful when you think about it. No blueprint. No master plan. Just a seed. That seed grew into something that wrestles with some of life’s biggest, messiest questions: Why are we here? Why does life feel so heavy sometimes? Where is meaning hiding in all of this?
“Walking Through Walls” - AUNCE
There’s a moment, late at night or early in the quiet of morning, when the noise of the world fades and something else—quieter, deeper—starts to rise up. That’s where AUNCE’s new single “Walking Through Walls” lives. Not in the clubs, not even in the headphones of casual listeners. It lives in that space between thoughts, between expectations, between genres. And like its name suggests, this track doesn’t knock politely—it phases through the walls you didn’t even know you built.
“For You” - Just Arrogant Animals
Just Arrogant Animals might sound like the name of your favorite chaotic group chat, but in reality, it’s a genre-bending, emotionally-charged music project born in the scenic heart of Kawartha Lakes, Canada. Formed by longtime friends and sonic adventurers Kyle Knowles and Pat Sabyan, the duo has been on a mission since 2022 to explore the edges of musical expression—and if their latest single “For You” is any indication, they’re doing a damn good job of it.