This week on JYLA Blog, we showcased four standout artists—each one carving their own lane and bringing something bold, vulnerable, and deeply resonant. Whether it’s confronting desire, insomnia, nostalgia, or the pull of escape, these creatives are speaking to real emotions. Here’s a roundup of who they are, what they’ve released, and why you should …
From the neon underbelly of Santiago, Chile, RIVERLABS emerges with Fractured Reality: Human Code—a 12-track odyssey that fuses emotional vulnerability with cinematic darkwave precision. This isn’t just an album; it’s a statement of resilience, rebirth, and rebellion against the machine. Moving through two sonic movements—The Fracture and The Pulse—the record transforms collapse into clarity, reminding …
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Bay Area alt-pop auteur Bray returns with The Last Romantic, a stunning and cinematic statement that solidifies his reputation as one of indie pop’s most imaginative storytellers. Recorded with his touring band Bray & The Dens, this collection feels like both a love letter to classic songcraft and a bold step into the future. Across …
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Mexican indie artist MAUMAUMAU returns with “PREY”—a haunting, hypnotic single that dives deep into the shadows of modern dating and power dynamics. Released on October 31, 2025, the track arrives as both a sonic evolution and a social statement, following his viral success with “Macho Macho,” which was named Song of the Day by COLORSxSTUDIOS …
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With his latest single “Sleepwalker,” Manchester-based artist Ben Heyworth steps boldly into new musical territory. Set for release on October 24, 2025, the track represents both a personal and creative rebirth—an idea that fittingly mirrors its own history. Originally written back in 2006, “Sleepwalker” spent nearly two decades in hibernation before being revived, reshaped, and …
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Katie Belle returns with her new single “Bad Dreams,” a hypnotic Synth-Electro-Pop track that cements her growing reputation as one of indie pop’s most compelling new voices. Arriving on the heels of her spring release “Cigarette,” this second installment in a series of singles paves the way for her much-anticipated EP “People Pleaser,” set to …
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With “Old is New,” The Muster Point Project delivers a rich, thought-provoking body of work that blends indie rock authenticity with folk, Americana, and a touch of alt-country flair. The album—crafted by Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Kevin Franco—feels like both a love letter to the golden age of rock and a commentary on today’s ever-changing …
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