“This Ain't Real” - HalfCutLemon
HalfCutLemon are not here to play it safe. If their debut was the sound of a Copenhagen band finding their teeth, This Ain’t Real is them baring fangs, spitting blood, and then—just when you think you’ve got them figured out—slipping into something unexpectedly cinematic, tender, or even downright beautiful. It’s a second album that refuses to sit still, one that shoves punk, post-punk, and baroque pop into a blender and dares you to keep up.
“In My Head (The Live Album)” - Romain Swan & The Raindrops
Some bands sound good on record. Some bands sound good live. And then there are the rare ones who need the stage to fully make sense — where every lyric, every riff, every drum hit feels like it was built to be shouted into a room of strangers who somehow know exactly what you’re going through. Romain Swan & The Raindrops fall squarely in that last category. Their first live album, In My Head (The Live Album), is both proof and celebration of that fact.
“Big Big Dreams” - Jay Putty
Jay Putty doesn’t just write songs; he writes reminders. The kind you scribble on the fridge, tape to the bathroom mirror, or mutter under your breath on the rough days to keep yourself moving. His new single Big Big Dreams (out September 26, 2025) is exactly that kind of reminder—a tender, sweeping anthem about grief and resilience.
“falling 4 u” - cydan
Toronto-based artist Cydan wears their heart firmly on their sleeve with falling 4 u, a single that feels less like a typical love song and more like leafing through the pages of an old diary. Released on September 26, 2025, the track draws its emotional weight from a childhood memory — a girl who became a muse, a mirror, and the silent backdrop to years of growing up.
“Union Street” - Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows
For fans of Joshua Burnside, The National, The Decemberists, and Frightened Rabbit, Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows’ new single Union Street (out September 26, 2025, via Stitch Records) is a bruised hymn about leaving, belonging, and the heavy price of staying put.
“RAYmiverse” - RAYmi by the Pool
The age of the AI cat superstar is officially here, and it’s wearing shades by the pool. With the explosive launch of RAYmiverse, RAYmi by the Pool doesn’t just drop a single—he pulls listeners headfirst into his own expanding digital dimension, where funk grooves, glitchy meows, and meme-ready hooks collide in one surreal, hypnotic universe.
“Through the Eyes of the Mirror” - Murder Sermon
Murder Sermon have never exactly been subtle, but their new single Through the Eyes of the Mirror makes it crystal clear: they’re ready to push themselves into uncharted territory. Born out of Rouen’s fiery underground, the French metal outfit is sharpening its sound into something heavier, faster, and meaner than anything they’ve dropped before. It’s not just another single—it’s the first strike in what promises to be their most intense era yet, with a full album due in early 2026.
“FISHY” - BruceBAn$hee
BruceBan$hee doesn’t do half-measures, and his latest single Fishy proves it. If you’ve been following his rise through chaotic shows and raw, genre-smashing tracks, this one feels like a plunge straight into the eye of his storm—a place where rap, rock, and psychedelic fuzz crash into each other with zero apologies.
“Bang Bang” - Liam C
Liam C isn’t just dropping songs—he’s dropping chapters in a saga that feels half indie fairytale, half street-corner hustle story. His new single Bang Bang is a perfect example: indie pop on the surface, but pulsing with the kind of grit that comes from lived experience.
“Boyfriend Material” - J Terrell
If Cowboy Tango was J Terrell’s wild road trip through the open desert—windows down, sun setting, genres flying by in a blur—then Boyfriend Material feels like the part of the movie where the hero cleans up, puts on a sharp jacket, and walks into the room owning it.
“Fall Back” - Oryah
Oryah’s new single Fall Back feels like that moment when life forces you to hit pause—not as a defeat, but as a way to gather strength and move forward. It’s his third release of the year, and it carries a kind of weight that makes it clear this track has been living with him for a long time.
“Highway to Nowhere” - Arnold J.
Arnold J. isn’t interested in sticking to the script—and his new single Highway to Nowhere is proof. On first listen, it feels like a dusty road trip anthem, a song that wants you to roll the windows down and sing along. But scratch the surface and you’ll find a much deeper layer, one full of existential questions and the kind of introspection that sneaks up on you while the guitar licks and gospel-tinged harmonies keep your foot tapping.