“Offerings: Guitar Meditations” - Clarelynn Rose
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“Offerings: Guitar Meditations” - Clarelynn Rose

There’s a certain kind of record that doesn’t just play in the background—it changes the background. It shifts the air in the room, slows your breathing, and makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a softer world. Clarelynn Rose’s Offerings: Guitar Meditations is exactly that kind of record. Released on August 8, 2015, it’s a collection of deeply intimate, acoustic guitar pieces designed to be more than music—they’re invitations to stillness.

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“Concrete Wave” - Everwill
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“Concrete Wave” - Everwill

Some songs feel like they were written in a cramped bedroom at 2 a.m., spilling out from a notebook full of feelings you weren’t sure you’d ever share. Others feel like they were made for sweaty summer nights, car windows down, and the volume just shy of blowing your speakers. “Concrete Wave”—the latest single from Nebraska-born William Griffey’s solo project EverWill—manages to be both at the same time.

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“Just With You” - Chandra
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“Just With You” - Chandra

There’s something about certain songs that feel less like they were written and more like they were remembered — as if they’ve always existed somewhere in the background, just waiting for someone to bring them into the world. Just With You, the latest release from Bristol-based pop-rock outfit Chandra, falls neatly into that category.

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Exclusive Interview: Jonny Thorns
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Exclusive Interview: Jonny Thorns

Jonny Thorns isn’t here to brood, overcomplicate, or make you feel like life’s a puzzle you’ll never solve. Quite the opposite—his upcoming single “What We Don’t Know Won’t Hurt Us” is a breezy, rock-tinged invitation to stop overthinking, lean into the moment, and take life as it comes. It’s got the swagger of classic rock, the warmth of jangly guitars, and a message that lands right in the sweet spot of mental well-being and feel-good escapism.

We spoke to Jonny about the track and his journey so far.

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Exclusive Interview: Hovercraft
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Exclusive Interview: Hovercraft

Hovercraft’s “The Promised Land” is living, breathing proof that great songwriting can time-travel, shapeshift, and come out sounding fresher than ever.

We spoke to God & Nasty from Hovercraft about their journey so far.

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“Drunk Candy” - Blake Cake
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“Drunk Candy” - Blake Cake

Blake Cake’s “Drunk Candy” is exactly what it sounds like—sweet, intoxicating, and a little bit dangerous. The rising DJ and producer has crafted a deep house banger that’s as glossy and stylish as a neon-lit rooftop bar but with the raw, underground grit of a 3 a.m. warehouse rave. It’s the latest chapter in her genre-fluid journey, where UK garage shuffles, house grooves, and the occasional drum & bass punch meet in an effortlessly cool package.

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“Paradigm” - Heron
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“Paradigm” - Heron

Heron’s “Paradigm” is the kind of track that makes you feel like you’re straddling two timelines: one foot in a ’60s jazz lounge, the other in a futuristic, neon-soaked cityscape. True to his reputation for tearing up genre boundaries and stitching them back together into something entirely his own, the UK artist, songwriter, and producer has delivered an uptempo, synth-heavy, psychedelic-pop gem that somehow manages to be both introspective and ready for the dance floor.

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“When The Night Is Over” - Nik&Blu
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“When The Night Is Over” - Nik&Blu

If Milan is known for style, then Nik & Blu are here to prove that it’s not just about fashion—it’s about sound, too. The Italian duo’s upcoming single “When The Night Is Over” (dropped August 8, 2025) is a sparkling, high-energy blend of jazz flair, dance floor urgency, and storytelling charm that feels like it could have been plucked from a late-night Parisian cabaret and dropped straight into a chic modern club. It’s a bold first single from their forthcoming debut album, and it wastes no time showing off exactly what Nik & Blu are capable of.

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“Dreaming Dog” - Antaeus
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“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.

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“It's Me Again” - Brandon Wayne
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“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.

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“Welcome To Loveland” - Lucifers Beard
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“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.

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“Bring in the Wild” - Catherine Elms
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“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.

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