Exploring the back pages of a great pop songwriter.

“Sad Songs on the Radio” is Flavor Wave’s newest single, releasing May 30th, 2025. It is yet another release in an exciting ramp-up to their sophomore album, releasing late Summer/early Fall of 2025. “Sad Songs on the Radio” explores themes of relational issues, growing apart, heartbreak, and raw emotions. The song takes listeners on an adventure of sadness and regret, but not in your normal sappy sad song way.

After three years of grinding out extraordinarily tight, live performances, ROSCOE TRIPP built a loyal and growing fanbase hooked on the band’s classic indie rock sound. The five-piece group from DC is just getting started with its first full-length album, Tiny Antelopes, hitting record stores and streaming services May 30, 2025.

“The Whale Edge” is a joyous, classic 12-bar rock and roll party anthem guaranteed to get feet tapping and crowds singing along. With powerhouse drumming from Leon Cave (Status Quo), the track channels timeless rock energy into a feel-good, live-band experience. It’s punchy, energetic, and unapologetically fun.

“Train Tracks,” influenced by punk, ska, and anti-folk genres, draws inspiration from artists like Laura Jane Grace, Chuck Regan, Tim Barry, and Frank Turner. The song’s poignant narrative reflects a personal story of companionship and introspection, set against the backdrop of a melancholic yet hopeful journey

Rosetta West has been around since the 1990’s, and their core blues rock music frequently includes elements of psychedelia and world folk music. Their lyrical themes often venture into mysticism and spirituality. Founder and songwriter Joseph Demagore handles vocals and guitar on this release. Herf Guderian plays bass, and Rosetta West veteran Mike Weaver is on drums. Rosetta West has maintained a long, unconventional and fiercely independent underground career.

Kevin Franco is the creative force behind TMPP, writing most of the songs, playing bass and guitar and performing all the vocals. For this track, TMPP worked with Marcelo Effori, the talented Montreal-based drummer for the terrific drums and Ukraine-based musician, Oleg Pisarenko for the amazing keyboards and piano.

English songwriter-guitarist Duncan Lloyd presents his new single ‘Rituals’, a unique pop song born of a challenging year. Blending a modern sound with a deeply personal message about habits and healing, all while rotating through a circular, radio-like musical journey, this is the second taste from his new 12-track Unwound album, forthcoming via Reveal Records.

It’s frequently not an easy listen, but it’s a deeply rewarding, cathartic one for anyone who has ever gone through anything similar.

Clockwork Tulpa is CIRCU5’s first album release as a full band, with Tin Spirits frontman Mark Kilminster and drummer Lee Moulding joining founder Steve Tilling. The album comes nearly eight years after CIRCU5’s eponymous 2017 debut. The extended gap was due to Steve contracting Long Covid and committing to projects with ex-members of UK rock band, XTC. “The songs reflect life’s ups and downs during that time. But I learned a valuable lesson: don’t be swayed by the plans of others. Stay true to yourself and your goals.”

“Suddenly June” is the sound of tar melting on a summer street, a ‘99 ice cream running through your fingers, open tops and summer frocks, flops that flip and skinny dips. Surfs up. It follows hot on the heels of Walsh’s two scorching Powerpop singles from last year, “Rescue Me” and “The Sound”, which burned up the airwaves and frolicked about in a rolling tide of critical acclaim.  

Emerging from the historic heart of the Hudson Valley with a sound that bends darkness into beauty, King in Yellow returns with their evocative new single, “Love Supreme.” The track marks a bold evolution in the band’s sonic journey, blending post-punk grit, ethereal textures, and lyrical mysticism into a sweeping four-minute spell.

Two Dark Birds is a band from the Catskill Mountains led by songwriter Steve Koester and drummer Jason Mills. They are joined by Josh Roy Brown (lap steel), Tyler Wood (keys), Mark Lerner (bass), and Iris Clementine (vocals). Since 2008, they have released four critically acclaimed albums, as well as the 2022 EP Porous.

After a long hiatus, Ben Heyworth is back under his own name with new project, showcasing brand new material. He’s older, wiser, more acoustic and slightly less ginger, but still as melodic and soulful as ever. His songs lean into stories about the people, places and events that have shaped his life in Manchester UK, including the strange cornucopia of residents that live around the creative hotspot (and bakery central) Ancoats marina where he is currently based.

After sketching the sonic beginnings while touring, Michael Gira gathered the flock together; Phil Puleo, Kristof Hahn, Dana Schechter, Christopher Pravdica, Larry Mullins, and Norman Westberg. Then the building, shaping, creating, moving began. This is an epic journey into shadows and melodics, noise and anthemic chaos, yearning and ecstasy.

The Fifth Hammer, the fifth studio release for songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Martin Walker in the guise of Art Schop, finds him at the full peak of his powers as he works at the intersection of emotional honesty, philosophical inquiry, and vivid storytelling. As always, Walker populates his latest songs with characters that are tactile and evocative, whether it’s Ludwig Wittgenstein or a guy who uses his rejection of Leibniz as an excuse to be a bum.

Jarrett’s latest album New Vienna holds a certain significance – it’s a return to the city in which he recorded his landmark LP Vienna Concert.

An immersive, multimedia storytelling event, The Lost Opera by Horror & Opera is a ‘Haunted Box’ project, combining audio drama and an operatic composition with both physical artifacts and digital media. The Lost Opera is the haunting gothic tale of a mysterious opera thought to have been forever lost, as told through the research diary tapes of a passionate Ph.D. student, determined to uncover the truth.

After two decades of shaping soundscapes and releasing internationally recognized music, Danish artist Nils Lassen emerges with his debut solo album, Fingerprints – a deeply personal, poetic, and sonically ambitious record that marks a new chapter in his artistic journey.

A lush, elegant, uncanny and timeless world unto itself, Maven Grace duo Henry Jack and Mary Home’s second album Surface with a Smile reinvents the notion of what we call dreampop, with stately, widescreen dimensions and narratives that span the vividly enigmatic and the deeply personal.

NYC funk-rock band Circus Mind has released their powerful new single, “The Battle of Brooklyn,” a track that draws a bold and compelling line between America’s first Revolutionary War battle and the modern-day struggles of gentrification in the heart of New York.

Seventeen-year-old country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tristan Roberson is redefining what it means to be a modern country artist with the release of his highly anticipated debut album, One Night in Dallas, available everywhere May 9, 2025. At just 17, Roberson’s musical maturity and genre-defying approach have already positioned him as one of country music’s most exciting new voices.

With their new single “Neverland”, German indie rockers Para Lia deliver an intense guitar-driven psychedelic rock statement full of sonic depth and critical acuity. Inspired by the spirit of the Grateful Dead and interwoven with a dense, atmospheric soundscape, a song unfolds that not only shakes things up musically, but also in terms of content.

With the release of “The Fundaments” on 24th Apr 2025, NBP Human invites listeners to rediscover the fundamental aspects of life and pursue their dreams with unwavering belief in their inner child. The track serves as a powerful rock song that captivates with its energetic guitar riffs, dynamic composition, and heartfelt lyrics.

True North is the new music collaboration from songwriter/musician, Tones Thorburn, following on from his previous projects, Stormporter and Late Model European. “No Exit Wound” is a passionate debut that captures a powerful mix of resilience and introspection. Driven by soulful, mixed-gender vocals, the track delivers a groove-laden sound infused with emotional intensity, leaving listeners immersed in its evocative mystery.

With a title as unforgettable as its message, “Fuckwitt McGee” arrives as the fourth installment in Vanderwolf’s six-song Singles Club, a bold monthly release series unraveling the absurdities of modern life through sharp wit, musical dexterity, and fearless storytelling

Rising singer-songwriter Logan Taylor continues to carve her place in the modern pop-rock landscape with the release of her new single, “Tequila Sunrise”—a warm, rhythm-driven track that fuses nostalgic storytelling with cinematic production. Following the success of her emotionally raw debut “White Wolf” and the critically praised “Some Other Woman” and “Anna” ( approaching 1 million combined streams across Spotify), Taylor’s fourth release further showcases her gift for vivid lyricism and genre-spanning soundscapes.

Tidal Water is the brainchild of Martin Hovden, a passionate vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Oslo, Norway. Martin, the primary visionary and financial backer, infuses his deep societal concerns and personal experiences into Tidal Water’s music. His background in project management and event production enables him to bring a unique blend of powerful rock music to life, enhanced by the collaboration of talented friends from his musical journey.

A program of improvisations and composed pieces that hearkens back to the freewheeling early days of Scandinavian jazz.

“Crossroads” is a real post-punk banger. Even though these three guys are over 60 years old, they are open to new influences and they have modernized their music, time and time again. And after, in recent years, being guitar-based, you will notice a shift towards building the foundation with a heavy bass guitar. That’s how it sounds now. Next year it might sound completely different.

Attrition is a pioneer in what has become known as darkwave. Formed in 1980 in Coventry, England, influenced by a mix of punk ideology and experimental art aesthetics, they emerged as part of the early ’80’s UK Industrial scene alongside contemporaries Coil, Test Department, Legendary Pink Dots, In The Nursery, Portion Control et al. Founder Martin Bowes has steered the band through a 42 year career, fuelled by a succession of critically acclaimed albums, selling over 100,000 to date.

Leave it to John Beckmann to board a TGV from Paris to Nice and disembark with one of the most intoxicating albums of the year. French Summer – an 18-track, lushly cinematic collaboration between Beckmann’s genre-defying project The Mortal Prophets and vocalist Anas de Nerval (yes, a direct descendant of the Symbolist poet who once walked a lobster through the streets of Paris)-is part fever dream, part film score, and part avant-garde Euro-disco sance.

Northern-born, East London-based singer-songwriter Dave Clark returns with his most powerful single yet: “I called for you”—a driven, emotionally charged indie track that confronts rising intolerance and the dangers of repeating history. Following his well-received debut Reciprocation in 2024, Clark continues to build a loyal following with his soulful vocals, intricate guitar work, and a knack for storytelling that balances the personal with the political. “I called for you” is no exception. It’s a sonic wake-up call, layered with meaning and carried by a cinematic, tension-laced production that demands attention.

“Born Ready” is a deeply personal and autobiographical track that reflects Jesse Kinch’s musical journey with a message of determination and passion. The song encapsulates the essence of living one’s dream with focus and dedication, resonating with listeners worldwide. With a guitar lead that drives the track forward and a heartbeat drum, “Born Ready” embodies the spirit of an artist born to create, perform, and produce music.

Algo En La Sangre explores traditional Latin music influences such as bolero, son, guajira, tambito, danzón, cumbia and others, while Alex Maniki ’s background in gothic, darkwave, and alternative rock music still shows through. This is especially true on the sombre, processional epic, ‘No Somos Nada’ (‘We Are Nothing’), with its video enshrouded by the solemn and imposing iconography of Catholicism and condemnation; or the exotic folk mysticism of ‘Si No Hay Misterios’ (‘If There Are No Mysteries’), which laments the demystification of the natural world, and features an experimental mix of Latin, Egyptian, and Tibetan percussion.

“The styles new wave, postpunk and indie come together in the sound of Yes to All and you could place the band under the broad label alternative. Musical melancholy, but without getting stuck in times of yore. The band also shows a contemporary sound.”

Composer, pianist, and singer/songwriter Marcus Anthony Mack releases his latest single “Unconquerable Soul,” taken from his upcoming album Whatever Gods, due for release on June 6th. The track is a deeply emotive and cinematic piece that blurs the lines between post-classical composition and ambient storytelling.

Written in a small flat in Bruce Grove, North London, recorded on the Southern coast of Funen and mixed in rural Jutland, the song is shaped by movement, longing, and memory. The refrain “Where were you” returns like a faded photograph, while the chorus quietly offers its own kind of hope: “Tomorrow is a ticket we travel on.” Listeners have name-checked Nick Drake, Bill Callahan, Mazzy Star, and Mojave 3*— and one listener called it “not enough sunlight and too much *Skip Spence”

Based between Tacoma and Seattle, Washington, darkwave / gothic pop four-piece Licorice Chamber began in 2021 as the solo project of renowned US gothic chanteuse, Layla Reyna, formerly of Strap On Halo. Licorice Chamber has since gone on to release two EPs, -The Taste of Falling_ (2022) and Sentience (2024), and toured extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and US West Coast. Praised by the likes of Post-punk.com (USA), Sonic Seducer (Germany), White Light // White Heat (Italy) and more, Licorice Chamber is a regular favourite with goth DJs, radio, livestreams and podcasts worldwide.

Ryan Edward Kotler writes songs that are grounded in real experiences. His work explores the themes of losing people, finding new beginnings, making mistakes, and holding onto those rare moments when everything falls into place. His music moves freely through the world of contemporary Americana, touching on elements of folk, blues, country, and classic rock, depending on where each song naturally wants to go.

Kyle Davis returns with Jericho, his first full-length album since 2020, offering a poignant exploration of loss, resilience, and the journey to piece oneself back together. Produced by longtime collaborator Don Dixon and featuring contributions from Peter Holsapple and Rob Ladd, the album blends Davis’s emotive storytelling with a rich sonic landscape reminiscent of Jackson Browne and Peter Gabriel. With standout tracks like “On a Ledge” and “Sail Away,” Jericho reaffirms Davis’s place in the singer-songwriter tradition, delivering his most profound work to date.

Benson has bridged multiple genres to concoct a sound that is all his own, and with this trio of singles, his forthcoming EP has all the promise of being a powerful debut.

George Wilding is an English singer songwriter from Avebury, Wiltshire.

“Swear to God” is out now, and it stands as a quiet triumph—proof that the most powerful folk songs don’t shout; they speak plainly and truthfully. With “Swear to God,” Here, Greenberg cements his role as a storyteller with heart and grit.

For a project conceived in isolation, The Beatroot Road has emerged as a global collaboration rooted in human connection. With “Confusion Inland,” they affirm their place not just in music, but in movement—blurring boundaries while honoring the universal experience of loss, memory, and the road onward.

Managing to make a very uplifting and simultaneously contemplative pop album,
Matthew Nowhere brings a new vision of the past into the future, which happens to be right now. Bringing in the dream wave duo of vocalist Bryce Boudreau and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Murphy (aka Lunar Twin) on a couple of tracks only adds to the magic of this release.

As an artist, activist, and survivor, Majors is creating more than music—she’s creating space for healing. “Dream Weaver” is both a beautiful sonic experience and a courageous act of remembrance and rebellion.

It’s not only rock ‘n roll for Ezra Furman, as the wide-ranging Goodbye Small Head explores chamber-pop and orchestral arrangements, stylish synth-pop and deep indie-folk expressions on her latest album. An audacious and compelling listen, from stem to stern, the LP is going to leave a mark.

Skybar Tiger is the latest project from Alex Parker, an independent singer-songwriter from Kent. After a long break from playing and performing, Skybar Tiger is an opportunity for Alex to be bullish, cutting and self-deprecating in songs with the ethos “misery, delivered cheerfully’.