Milwaukee-based duo The Pulltops return with Rise or Fall, a powerful alt-rock anthem that captures the spirit of resilience in difficult times. Built on infectious hooks and driving energy, the song feels both deeply personal and universally relatable—a rallying cry for anyone facing doubt, stress, or uncertainty. From the very first chord, Rise or Fall…

With the release of When The Lights Go Down, Seven Shades of Nothing— the vision of Australian songwriter and filmmaker James Cole—delivers a cinematic alt-rock single that blurs the line between song and film. At once atmospheric and deeply personal, it reflects on collapse, disillusionment, and the fragile hope that might surface in the quiet…

With their latest single Smash Hits, London-based alt-pop artist Stephanie Happening steps boldly into the spotlight with a track that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. A shimmering, defiant anthem, Smash Hits is the sound of resilience set to synths—a song that demands to be heard, felt, and remembered. From the very first notes, the…

When music confronts politics, it often carries the weight of both history and urgency. Patrick Costello’s Borderline: Chaos at the Border is one such work—an impassioned protest song that cuts through the noise with striking honesty, musical depth, and fearless critique. Originally released in 2021 and re-released in 2024, the single remains just as timely,…

Mark your calendars for September 4th, 2025, because that’s when The Archduke unveils Line of Fire—a single that feels both like a bold declaration and a carefully honed work of art. Hailing from Cambridge, The Archduke has been steadily carving out a sound that fuses introspection with irresistible energy, and Line of Fire stands as…

With her latest single Slow Down, Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and producer Aylee delivers what might be her most vulnerable and relatable work to date. The track, out September 18, 2025, is the third release from her upcoming EP An Existential Crisis, and it perfectly captures the bittersweet tension of growing up at a different pace than…

There are songs that entertain, songs that comfort, and then there are songs that carry history on their shoulders. With their new release The Mary Stanford (Eternal Father Strong To Save), Hastings-based alternative folk outfit 23 Fields have crafted a piece of music that does all three. More than just a track, it is a…

Every so often, music history offers us a second chance. For Liverpool band Personal Column, that chance comes four decades late with the release of Lost & Found 1981-1985. This newly unearthed collection is more than a nostalgic throwback—it’s a reminder of how much brilliance can slip through the cracks of the industry. Formed in…

When a sunglass-wearing AI cat lounges by the pool and drops a single that fuses funk grooves, meme culture, and futuristic sound design, you know you’re not dealing with an ordinary release. “RAYmiverse” is the debut single from RAYmi by the Pool — and it’s more than a song. It’s the foundation of an expanding…

Every once in a while, a song comes along that feels less like a performance and more like an invitation. Larry Karpenko’s new single “Ladybug Field” is exactly that—a heartfelt release born from an ordinary outing that became extraordinary. Inspired by a spontaneous afternoon with his children in a ladybug-filled park, the track channels innocence,…