Cassie Marin has shared the final single from her upcoming sophomore album with the release of the glittery synth-bass burner “Lil 5i5.“ Not only is it the album’s title track but it also influenced its trajectory, sonically and thematically. On “Lil 5i5,” Marin’s avant-garde pop tastes are at the forefront of her saccharine hooks and […]

Colombian experimental dance project Soltera has shared a new music video for their hypnotic track “Me Olvidé” off last year’s Sin Compromiso EP. The four-minute track served as the finale for the six-song collection and as such is a relentless sonic soundscape of mesmerizing electronica. And the new video for “Me Olvidé,” directed by L. […]

With the release of their second single “Heaven,“ brotherly duo from Orange County The Steens have once more solidified themselves as one of the more exciting newcomers to grace our ears with vintage rock blistering sounds. Wielding their blown-out sonics with brash gusto and hoarse rollicking the new song is The Steens in a combustible […]

Ko aka Koala’s latest single “Hit & Run” is a riff-smoldering banger that tries to encapsulate the fiery crash ending of a doomed relationship. Known for blending her myriad genre influences, from hip-hop to techno and metal, the new track explodes with cascading electric guitars and shuddering bass. And at its center is Ko’s piercing […]

With the release of her debut single “The City,” New York-based singer/songwriter June McDoom gives a rapt introduction to her lilting mixtures of folk, soul, and reggae. One penned as an attempt to reconcile the sum of her parts: from trying to construct a gestalt of personal history as a denizen of New York to […]

Los Angeles indie-rockers Rooted are back with another stunning jam with the release of new single “Dime a Dozen.” Still mingling their vintage and vibrant pop sensibilities with soaring vocal harmonies, the new track is a synth-burst of optimism tailor made for whatever rut you find yourself in. Opening with resounding piano keys and electric […]

On her thunderous new anthem “Hunger,” singer/songwriter A.O. Gerber wrestles with two opposing ideas: desire and restriction. The idea came to her during a particularly horrendous Los Angeles fire season and illustrated dramatically for her that both ideas were owed to a specific hunger. “I’ve spent so much of my life vacillating between these polarities, […]

Chow Mane is back with another cheeky-as-hell interstellar banger with his new single and video for “What’s My Name.” One that flips the iconic Benny Benassi hit “Satisfaction” and turns its shuddering, electronica-grinding bass into a pulsating frenzy. Teaming up with Japanese producer Zuma and San Diego singer/songwriter and rapper Dane Amar, “What’s My Name” […]

BEGINNERS, the alt pop project of Samantha Barbera, shares their brand new single “I Hate That I Love Brooklyn,” featuring Matias Mora and POSEY, an acidic, liquid hot track with industrial punk/grunge vibes and an overarching pop tinge. The edgy, fast-paced tune centers on the corrosive environment of a toxic relationship that is equally thrilling […]

Hitting hard with a new single, Andy Clockwise’s “Gonna Get It (Just What We Deserve)” is a perfect collision of a danceable melody and melancholy lyrics, all wrapped in a pulsating multi-genre sound. Swirling around in an endless orbit, the new single is catchy as hell and punctuated by deep vocals delivered in a spoken […]

Soulful artist Kesha Shantrell drops her new single “Company,” out via Lauretta Records. A jazzy, blues-infused neo-soul track that is equally groovy as it is silky soft, “Company” immediately resonates with the weary soul. With ripples of warm backing vocals, a laid back drum beat and light piano work, “Company” is rich in tone and […]

Releasing her new single, “Some Of Us Are Brave,” the title track for her upcoming debut album, rising artist Danielle Ponder forms a link of solidarity among Black women. Her new track is a harrowing and soulful declaration of strength, beauty and perseverance. In addition to new music and an upcoming LP release, Ponder is […]

Adding even more of a brazen edge to her summer single “brkdwn,” alt-pop star Phem drops a cathartic new music video equipped with dancing, skating and a rad house party. The new music video, and single, sees Phem reinhabiting her body and soul, moving past difficult times to find joy and exhilaration. Phem’s latest single […]

Los Angeles based musician Emily Elbert offers another peak into her upcoming album, Woven Together, with new single “For Free,” a bluesy tune with funk undertones and lyrics that focus on uncoupling one’s life instead of complicating it with more stuff. In her new song, she notes we should try finding pleasure in moments and […]

Experimental pop artist Shygirl drops her latest single, “Coochie (a bedtime story),” a not so subtly naughty tune all about the power of the feminine mystique; i.e. power of the pussy. Playful and explicit, the new single has a bold and very catchy hook, though probably not safe to sing at work. In addition to […]

Supreme Beings of Leisure have ended their 14-year hiatus with an absolutely sublime and soul-wringing new single “Full Circle.” The trio is still as enigmatic as ever, radiating that illustrious retro-futurism and electronic trip-hop that made their previous three albums so enthralling. On “Full Circle,” Supreme Beings of Leisure — comprised of founding members Geri […]

Nikki Paige’s new single “Important” gets at the heart of what she has learned in her two decades as a singer/songwriter. First signed to Warner at 11 years old as a writer, she soon realized the music industry wasn’t everything it was played up to be. Since then she’s been releasing a steady stream of […]

Multilingual, Mexican born, Grammy nominated and Platinum certified songwriter and musician Bella Rabbit knocks it out of the park with her debut single “Cariño,” an electro pop stunner with an upbeat tempo, reggaeton infused beats and playful lyrics. The single comes after Bella Rabbit’s departure from Universal Music Group (under the management of Rebeleon Entertainment). […]

With smoky vocals, an understated cool and strong songwriting skills, Midwest native Casii Stephan drums up a slurry of emotions with her newest single “Trust Fall,” a beautiful ballad about learning to trust and love again. Along with her new single, Stephan is performing in Los Angeles on Aug. 25 at Black Rose LA as […]

Relentlessly zealous Johnny Stranger’s latest single “January Knives” ignites a spirit of perseverance amidst its volatile riffs. Brandishing their electrifying rock with the kind of dazzling rancor they’ve become loved for, the band hammers out the song’s anthemic and blistering racket into something chaotically hopeful. At its core, the single tells the story of Johnny […]