It’s a cruel world indeed. Tens of thousands of attendees were evacuated from the Cruel World music festival on Saturday, May 20, in Pasadena, California, at the historic Rose Bowl. Mother Nature decided to remind us she is a force to be reckoned with. Words:  Sandra Burciaga Olinger The legendary Godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, was […]

Time to share our favorite new songs and tracks released in March of 2023. Our monthly playlist features over 100 new music releases that were on repeat! Many of our featured songs were plucked from our submission playlist, and a lot of the songs you see below also received full-page editorials. Our favorite new song […]

Time to celebrate out favorite new songs and tracks released in February of 2023. Our monthly playlist features 100 new music releases that were on repeat! Many of our featured songs were plucked from our submission playlist, and a lot of the songs you see below, also received full page editorials. Our favorite new song […]

2023 came in with a fire in terms of incredible new song releases. Our monthly playlist features 125 new songs and tracks we absolutely loved! Many of our featured songs were plucked from our submission playlist, and a lot of the songs you see below, also received full page editorials. Our favorite new song releases […]

We may have kissed the year goodbye, but we have not forgotten about our favorite song releases from December, 2022. Washed out by Christmas songs galore, and the music industry closing its doors for a much-needed break, these new songs released this past December had us hitting “repeat” endlessly. Our favorite new song releases from […]

Our Best New Song Releases of August 2022 includes new songs by the following artists and bands: Shy Lennox, 88rising, MILLI, Jackson Wang, Chong the Nomad, Maiah Manser, Julieta Venegas, Torri Wolf, Imaad Wasif, Scoobert Doobert, Lou Roy, Nana Lourdes, DEADLETTER, Aroe Phoenix, Kaleena Zanders, Party Pupils, Eyedress, Elvia, The Moonjacks, TEEN BLUSH, Mami Sandunga, […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser-known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of July 2022 feature: Danielle Ponder, Ambar Lucid, King Princess, Bella Rabbit, Babebee, June McDoom, Sudan Archives, Darla Jade, Rooted, Montell Fish, Dry Cleaning, Julia Bhatt, Ambar Lucid, Ada Marquez, Ezra Furman, Surfbort, Bella Ravit, Lummy Keen, Florist, Cuco, Sombra, Transviolet, […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of February, 2022 feature: Arlo Parks, Hope Tala, Drama, Serena Isioma, Torii Wolf, Goth Babe, Haiku Hands, Mairaly, Spoon, Sharon Van Etten, Xiuhtezcatl, Esty, Jaiia Cerff, DGTL CLR, Ambar Lucid, Wallice, Ha Vay, Dehd, Joel Jerome, Carmen Jane, Andy Shauf […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of January, 2022 feature: Leikeli47, Pity Party (Girls Club, Lucys, Cy Dune, Fast Color, Salami, Salter, Aurora, Combo Chimbita, marinelli, Kate Clover, Shamir, Justin Marting, Claire George, Ai Bener, yeule, Ibibio Sound Machine, Death Valley Girls, Le Butcherettes, Cavetown, Livingmore, […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of December, 2021 glimmer with 50 new songs. December’s featured artists include: Juan Son, Sun Atlas, Cults, G.L.A.M., Perris, Phoebe Bridgers, Grimes, Drama, Aurora and more. As always, we feature new song releases from independent musicians and up-and-coming artists, as […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of November, 2021 glimmer with over 80 new songs. November’s featured artists include: Geographer, Tasha, Sun Atlas, Torii Wolf, Serena Isioma, Bronsen Vidas, Sega Bodega, Alfie Templeman, Montell Fish, Alt-J, Fiji Blue, Area, Mura Masa, Rosi and more. As always, […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of October 2021 howl with 107 new songs. October’s featured artists include: Kate Clover, Nancy Sanchez, Angelica Garcia, Shamir Aurors, Orion Sun, Parquet Courts, Tasha, Thunder Jackson, Sasami, La Luz, and more. As always, we feature new song releases from […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of September 2021 shine with 95 new songs. August’s featured artists include: St. Panther, Little Simz, María Isabel, Las Cafeteras, Cuco, Ambar Lucid, Snow Tha Product, L.A. Witch, The Coathangers, Bombs Estereo, MOLD!, Muna, Andrekza, Mini Trees, Illuminati Hotties, Mongem, […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of August 2021 shine with 95 new songs. August’s featured artists include: Aroe Phonenix, Death Hags, Omar Apollo, Purity Ring, Kills Birds, Ty Segall, Torii Wolf, Nick Pagan, Conditioner, Loyal Lobos, Marlana, Jacklen Ro, Mating Ritual, Elohim, Hana Vu, CARRE […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of July 2021 dazzle with 115 new songs. July’s featured artists include: Poppy, TOKiMONSTA with Channel Tres, Jelani Aryeh, Ryan Levine, Leon Bridges, Steady Holiday, DeathbyRomy, Lazy Daze, Ha Vay, Young Winona, The Linda Lindas, Hana Vu, Rudy de Anda […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of June 2021 dazzle with over 135 new songs. June’s featured artists include: Dresage, Junaco, King Woman, The Marías, Xoller, Junior Mesa, Amber Mark, CHVRCHES, VOWWS, BETWEEN FRIENDS, Velvet Starlings, PLEXXAGLASS, Indigo De Souza, TOKiMONSTA with VanJess, BIIANCO, Shannon & […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of May 2021 dazzle with close to 130 new songs. May’s featured artists include: Cuco, Elohim with Big Freedia, TeaMarrr with Duckwrth, Claire George, Fana Hues, Ambar Lucid, BETWEEN FRIENDS, dodie, NoMBe, Saint Motel, Jelani Aryeh, Wallice, and more. As […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of April 2021 dazzle with close to 130 new songs. April’s featured artists include: Cassandra Violet, Esperanza Spalding, Audrey Nuna, Reyna Tropical with Y La Bamba, REI AMI, BIIANCO, Sam Valdez, Charm La’Donna, Holy Wars, Mon Laferte with Gloria Trevi, […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of March 2021 bustle with close to 140 new songs. March’s features artists include: MaryLeigh Roohan, Tennis System, Jess Joy, Siiickbrain and Pussy Riot, Revenge Wife, Paper Citizen, Shamir, Crys Matthews, Jacklen Ro, One With Shade, Lord Huron, Peaches, KAKALI […]

February saw our biggest Best New Songs of the Month playlist. With over 180 new song releases from lesser known artists and bands, press play on these rising stars! February’s playlist features new music from: Arlo Parks, FYÜTCH, Body Language, Lo Village, Ayoni, Jacklen Ro, Black Pumas and LUCIUS, Taleen Kali and Astrobrite, Mavis Staples […]