On the heels of her sold-out arena performances on national and international television (ABC, ESPN, MAX/TNT) last month, her March 2025 feature interview in SPIN Magazine, and her previous single landing as a Rolling Stone Pick-Of-The-Week, Janita continues to garner mainstream success while defying conventions and breaking record-industry norms. Now, she releases the third and final stand-alone single “In Front Of Your Eyes” on April 3rd, from her forthcoming new record Mad Equation, out May 16th
“Escape The Shade” stands out as a motivational and inspirational anthem, exuding an energetic and free-spirited edge that resonates with listeners. The recording process for this original single was truly unique, as it was captured live at the Salinas Sports Stadium during the California Rodeo, with finishing touches added at Jesse’s studio, “The Sanctuary,” and “Cove City Sound Studios.”
Just few months after Electric High dropped their critically acclaimed debut album Colorful White Lies, there’s new music boiling over from Bergen’s high voltage rock collective. The new single, “Thick as Thieves”, struts with classic rock galore. Is it already the first glimpse of a new album we see on the horizon …?
Nick Bellerose is an indie folk singer/songwriter from Canada. He grew up in Montreal and lived around the world, serving his country as a diplomat. His songs are inspired by his experiences abroad, personal, heartbreaking stories, and losses. He created heartfelt songwriting with a unique sound, mixing smooth guitar, keys, synth, and vocal harmonies, which bring an easygoing, nostalgic, and authentic vibe.
Love is a force that binds, but what happens when devotion becomes a tether? In his latest single, “Chained”, Alwyn Morrison captures the weight of commitment, the longing for freedom, and the quiet ache of sacrifice. Delivered with Morrison’s signature blend of anthemic pop-rock and raw emotional intensity, “Chained” speaks to anyone who has ever felt caught between their own desires and the unrelenting pull of love.
Canadian alt-rock group HOTEL MIRA release their new studio album Pity Party on 14th March via Light Organ/604 Records. Last year the band released an EP ‘I Am Not Much Help’ and two UK singles ‘Waste Away’ and ‘The View From The Barstool’ to much critical acclaim. This hugely talented quartet comprises of LA based charismatic front man and songwriter Charlie Kerr, guitarist Clark Grieve, bassist Mike Noble and drummer Cole George.
No one said life was going to be easy. And sometimes we all just need to give ourselves that extra KICK to get moving in the right direction – to help overcome the barriers to getting where we want to be and doing what we need to do. That’s what London’s psychedelic rock’n’soul superheroes Near Death Experience (NDX for short) hope their new single SHAKE will inspire people to do – reach higher to make it through the nightmares to realise their dreams!
Following the atmospheric success of their debut single “Satellite,” the London-based rock voyagers continue their sonic mission with “Take Me Home”— a raw, anthemic plea wrapped in massive guitars, thunderous drums, and cosmic melancholy.
Slow Buildings’ new album Crash Landings, Coincidences, Chaos is the culmination of 2 years of personal upheavals for singer/songwriter Jason Legacy. The album is about making bad decisions, and unwisely trusting the wrong people. It’s about being sideswiped when the path ahead looked clear. It’s about being surrounded by craziness, and the crazy people who thrive off of the self-delusions they insist upon.
Floodplain Canticles is essential listening for any fan of the genre, but Zabus stands apart with a genre-defying approach that makes for their strongest album yet.
Lauren Gurgiolo, the gifted songwriter behind The Dialtones, is set to release an album that intimately explores her recent relapse with bipolar 1 disorder. Gurgiolo, whose musical prowess has been showcased with Okkervil River (2007 – 2015), The Octopus Project (2015-2018), and Erika Wennerstrom / The Heartless Bastards (2018- 2021), has graced the stages of the world’s most renowned venues and festivals. She’s lit up late-night TV shows with David Letterman, Conan, and Jimmy Fallon, and even made appearances in films.
Emerging alt-pop artist Rob Eberle is back with his latest single, “SIGNAL FADES”, a bold sonic departure that blends the moody rock energy of The 1975, The Neighbourhood, and FINNEAS with his signature raw emotion. A gripping anthem about a long-distance relationship unraveling through bad connections—both over the phone and in the heart—the track pulses with gritty guitars, atmospheric synths, and haunting melodies that capture the frustration of love lost in the static.
YEV’s self-titled debut album introduces listeners to a rich blend of cinematic folk rock, modern blues, vintage pop, world music, and the soulful influence of his Ukrainian heritage. With evocative melodies and raw emotion, each track explores universal themes of hope, loss, and the search for belonging, brought to life by YEV’s dynamic and heartfelt vocal delivery.
Born in Canada to French parents, Elea lived in Hemmingford until age 5 when her family moved to Dharamsala, India for her father to pursue Tibetan medicine studies. She subsequently spent a few years in the south of France before moving to Bristol, UK at 16 to study music. Releasing a string of singles, “Lust”, “Trigger” and “Sacrifice”, to critical acclaim in her idiosyncratically “towering sound reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Feist”, she was touted as “a millennial Patti Smith”. Albeit being Gen Z, she decided not to correct the journalist for the (hopefully only partly) erroneous compliment.
Born in Canada to French parents, Elea lived in Hemmingford until age 5 when her family moved to Dharamsala, India for her father to pursue Tibetan medicine studies. She subsequently spent a few years in the south of France before moving to Bristol, UK at 16 to study music. Releasing a string of singles, “Lust”, “Trigger” and “Sacrifice”, to critical acclaim in her idiosyncratically “towering sound reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Feist”, she was touted as “a millennial Patti Smith”. Albeit being Gen Z, she decided not to correct the journalist for the (hopefully only partly) erroneous compliment.
Sons of Martha, hailing from North London and formed in 2023, are making waves with their original single “Samurai Smile,” set to be released on 28th Mar 2025. This track, written by Josh Beach and developed by the band themselves, showcases their musical prowess, with a standout bass line that forms the backbone of the song, creating a groove that is infectious and captivating
Vatnehall is a collaboration between Svend Skogheim and Tage Johnsen who are both active musicians in different bands. Svend plays drums in the hardrock band Stargazer and the metal band IceBridge. Tage is the bass player in Grand Minor. The collaboration is all about creativity, writing and producing music. Vatnehall is a music project with the goal of making music and getting it out in the world.
Atlas Rivers are an alternative indie rock 3-piece from Manchester on the rise. A series of long-distance online collaborations exploded into life as the emotive, expansive sound of Atlas Rivers in late 2023. The story began in north Cumbria but Steve (guitar vocals), Glen (bass, vocals) and Gav (drums, vocals) are now based in Manchester, Carlisle and Barcelona, somehow making it work. 2024 brought their first gigs, two single self-releases and significant regional radio play including Sheffield Live, Gorgeous Radio, 6 Towns Radio and an interview on Tameside radio.
KaiserKillers were born in the white heat of technological and social change. The fast driving punk soundtrack and its associated assault on the establishment added colour to the melodious, catchy rhythms that drive the KaiserKiller sound. Delivering PowerPopPunk of the highest order. The world-weary storytelling of the KaiserKillers lyrics, coupled with the intoxicatingly catchy melodies, combine to form perfect 3 minute pop punk masterpieces.
A self-taught musician with formidable rock sensibilities, Catherine Elms has carved a unique niche in the alternative music landscape with her transcendent compositions that echo influences like Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and *Fiona Apple8 while remaining distinctly true to herself.
Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and poet Aeolus White has released his latest 7 track EP, outcry, a deeply personal and evocative project that serves as both a confession and a catharsis. The lead single, outcry (say the words), embodies the raw emotional depth that defines the record, blending alternative R&B with moody, pulsating production and introspective lyricism.
Charlotte Grayson is a singer-songwriter from Hartlepool, England, known for her storytelling and confessional style, with recent releases including “Get Outta My Yard” and “Low Standards”
Mary Strand was watching the 2024 Super Bowl when her songwriting Facebook group dropped the weekly prompt: “Target.” She saw so many haters attacking Taylor Swift, for misogynistic and political reasons, and wanted to send a clear message: she’s rooting for Taylor. Believing that hatred stems from insecurity, Mary wrote the song as an ode to Taylor, a major role model to so many.
Plaid Forest is a genre-defying Jazz-Rock trio hailing from Nashville, blending the raw energy of ’90s alternative rock with the sophistication of jazz chords, swirling psychedelic undertones, and introspective lyrics that delve deep into life’s mysteries. Their sound draws from a rich tapestry of influences, including the alt-rock stylings of Weezer, The Black Keys, The Dandy Warhols, and Coldplay; the jam-band energy of Phish, Umphrey’s McGee, and Lotus; and the timeless jazz brilliance of Wes Montgomery and Stan Getz.
This is a single taken from the band’s new EP, due out April 4. Sometimes when we don’t know where to go next, we hang our heads and look down. ‘Polaris’ is a reminder that it might be better to look up — for hope, insight, and even wonder.
Wild Horse is about to kick off 2025 with their first new single of the year, “READ MY MIND (VIBES SONG),” the first release from the new four-piece lineup. Written by frontman Jack Baldwin and produced by the renowned Gary Stevenson, this song clearly demonstrates that Wild Horse has truly come of age and will cement their growing reputation within the industry.
Toronto-based alternative singer-songwriter magenta is back with her 4-track EP, Angel. Known for her honest, emotionally charged songwriting and deeply relatable narratives, magenta’s music resonates with fans who appreciate storytelling through sound. With a style reminiscent of Phoebe Bridgers, Gigi Perez, and Jeremy Zucker, she continues to carve her own path in the alt-pop landscape.
In his work, Paul blends Americana music with Slavic lyricism and expressive imagery, revitalising traditional roots music with an injection of eastern-European folk. With a bright, entertaining presence he creates memorable experiences for his audiences. Cafcae’s songs are heard on radio stations all over the world. “I Ain’t Shook” from his album “Where I Am” has peaked at #11 in Hot Disk Country Top 40 (UK), proceeding to stay in the chart for 17 weeks. His single “Downtown” was named Best Country Rock Song by Clouzine Music Magazine (Germany). Paul’s music videos have repeatedly won Best Canadian Music Video awards at international film festivals. In 2022 Paul was nominated as Recording Artist of The Year by Folk Music Ontario.
UK music sorcerer Fran Ashcroft has shaped pop history from both sides of the glass—from his own band The Monos! to producing Damon Albarn and working at Abbey Road. His solo work spans duck pond soundtracks to AI-resurrected lost songs, proving some musical minds simply can’t be contained by conventional boundaries or technology. Triple threat? Try quintuple.
Half Ball Pit Half Bloodbath & Remixes is a new single, served ten ways. Fry plays the agitator with three original versions, starting with the pared down gloom-bap of the album’s opener, and culminating in the lavish, heartstopping disco of album highlight “Can’t Say If It’s The Drugs.” Not content to go it alone, Fry, an active organizer with the Denver chapter of the Industrial Workers of The World, sought solidarity by tapping eight leading electronic artists from Denver’s heady and hard-partying modular synth scene, each of whom enthusiastically threw down all-hardware, no-laptop remixes of their own.
”Tripla” is the first LP from Miki Berenyi Trio, and confidently carries the torch onward from Miki’s prior bands Piroshka and Lush. Across nine sterling tracks, the band blends shoegaze and electronic indie pop shellacked with cool production and biting commentary on the state of our messed-up world.
MJoy is a justice-driven, queer indie pop artist blending witty, confessional lyrics with catchy melodies, funky grooves, and layered harmonies. Inspired by Alanis Morissette and Billie Eilish, she creates space for healing, self-discovery and empowerment
Known as Brooklyn’s premier folktronica artist, E.W. Harris decided to do something different on this EP. Born from a late-night bar-room challenge, MACHINE LIVING IN RELIEF is an all-acoustic record about robots and AIs, the fifth record in a series set inside Harris’s self-styled “romantic dystopia” Rocket City, each song a character vignette that grows the world that Harris has built.
Renowned for his boundary-pushing artistry and ever-evolving sound, Max Vanderwolf continues the “Vanderwolf Singles Club” on 3/19/2025 with the new track “A Time To Die”, a song that emerged from a period of intense turbulence—both physically and emotionally—further solidifying his reputation as an artist unafraid to channel raw experience into his work. This latest release marks the second of six singles planned for the first half of 2025, each offering a glimpse into the sonic and thematic landscape of his upcoming full-length album, set to arrive later in the year.
A true artist and songwriter world-renowned for his prolific, heartfelt alt-rock love songs, Stephen Jacques is one of America’s greatest storytellers and Renaissance men. His body of work was culled from a lifetime of self-made opportunities and life experiences, including those as an engineer, a Hollywood actor, a custom builder, a TV host, and a guitarist. Stephen has released 12 albums to date, two of those produced by the late, great Steve Albini.
The latest Indie Rock song from the The Muster Point Project (TMPP) is about getting fooled, so it seems fitting to release it on April Fools’ Day. Indie rock song features some ebbs and flows – giving listeners a good mix of intensity and space for contemplation throughout. Ultimately, it‘s a breakup song.
Marina Rocks, native Texan, was born in Austin during a summertime heat wave. She arrived in this world smoking and she has never cooled off. Her mom bought Marina her first guitar. She played it till her little kid fingers bled. And then she played it some more.
MSSV’s third record shows that the boat continues to track in the right direction.
Dream Bodies, hailing from Los Angeles, United States, is the brainchild of Steven Fleet, who wrote and recorded their latest single, “Eclipse.” The track, along with others from the session, was meticulously crafted in an isolated house on the Oregon coast during four months of relentless rain. Seeking perfection in the mixing and mastering process, Fleet turned to his longtime friend Josh Achziger of Shadow Mirrors, who added his expertise remotely from New
Jersey. This collaboration resulted in a sound that seamlessly blends influences from bands like Chameleons, Sad Lovers and Giants, and The Cure, creating a unique musical tapestry.
For fans of pop-rock with a rebellious edge, Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night is an essential listen. With this debut, Jess Yaffa is cementing herself as a bold new presence in the genre, one who refuses to compromise authenticity for accessibility. Listeners have already gotten a taste of what’s to come with her recent singles, “In The Key of Chaos” and “Just for One Night”, both of which showcase her dynamic vocal presence and infectious melodies.
Midnight Psychic was formed by Connecticut-based musicians Jayson Munro and George Moore in early 2022. They describe their music as “goth rock inspired by abandoned shopping malls, clown paintings and window blinds.” The band consists of guitar/vocals (Munro), bass (Moore), and programmed keyboard and ‘80s-style drum machines. The band takes inspiration from both classic goth rock and more modern post-punk, darkwave, and shoegaze sounds. Midnight Psychic has performed extensively throughout the New England region, including at Dark Spring Boston 2024.
Renowned for his work as the lead singer and songwriter of Principe Valiente, Fernando Honorato embarks on a deeply personal and introspective journey with his new solo single, “A Million Times”. This marks the first glimpse into his highly anticipated upcoming album, showcasing a raw and intimate side of his artistry.
As the first “radio ready” anthem from Reduction in Force, 2What’s Next?”, launches a bold mission to craft music powerful enough to reset the nostalgic clock. Joined by Alex Aldi (Passion Pit, Dreamers and the Goo Goo Dolls), Reduction in Force crafts a blend of indie rock with cinematic synth textures, evoking Depeche Mode with the arena-sized energy and spirit of the Killers and U2.
En Heat is something of a south coast super group lead by Filthy Pedro and featuring Killer Stu from alt-indie legends David Cronenberg’s Wife appearing alongside Small Talk Adam of cult bands Fruity Water and Octopuses and keyboard player Oliver Fist. Perfectly at home on the Blang label alongside underground stars such as Jeffrey Lewis, who is releasing his next album via Blang in March 2025.
White’s love for musical experimentation and genre-melding is on full display with this first single, “The Way Down” from his upcoming full-length A Cosmic Year. His signature hard-driving southern rock style takes a back seat to a more laid-back groove-driven vintage fuzz feel. Elements of the forth-coming record (performed, recorded, and mixed entirely by White) can be found in this one track but Matt’s keen ears somehow prevent the experience from being disjointed or forced.
YEV’s self-titled debut album introduces listeners to a rich blend of cinematic folk rock, modern blues, vintage pop, world music, and the soulful influence of his Ukrainian heritage. With evocative melodies and raw emotion, each track explores universal themes of hope, loss, and the search for belonging, brought to life by YEV’s dynamic and heartfelt vocal delivery.
Written in the two years between Kaston *Guffey leaving *Nashville and embracing a new life in Pittsburgh PA with his wife Georgia (a fellow songwriter and music educator), the album is many things at once: a celebration of curiosity and discovery, a reflection of what has come and gone, a portrait of the tumultuous nature of American life in these unprecedented times, and an existential examination of what it means to navigate through all of this complexity. Like most of My Politic’s discography, Signs of Life explores the realm where the deeply personal and the universal overlap.
Here is the first original single release of 2021 from the Minneapolis based Kung Fu Hippies. Their homegrown brand of Americana rock is infectious, with a rhythmic acoustic strum and strong percussion and bass lines driving the song on. The self-styled ‘Spaghetti Northern’ is designed to bring a little happiness and hope and when Brad Ray, with his impassioned vocal, sings: “Hello Northwoods boy // You sing a song of joy,” you can’t help but be on their side. The veteran rockers have been around for twenty years, having played their first show in the year 2000.
