As of April 2025, AI-generated music has become a significant force in the music industry, with several AI musicians and creators gaining popularity. Here are some of the most notable AI musicians and projects making waves today:
Sam Garrett Returns with Uplifting New Single “One Family” – Release 1st May
Sam Garrett Returns with Uplifting New Single “One Family” – Release 1st May
One Family
Sam Garrett continues to unite hearts through his soulful, heart songs. Following a sold-out European tour and a powerful live album in 2024, Sam now unveils One Family, the first single from his forthcoming fifth studio album, due out July 1st.
Released on May 1st across all major platforms, One Family is an anthem of unity and love. The single will be accompanied by a touching music video, reinforcing Sam’s message of oneness and connection.
Described by fans as “heart music,” Sam’s sound bridges emotional depth and melodic beauty, offering listeners a sense of healing and belonging.
“’One Family’ is a reminder that beneath our differences, we are connected by love,” Sam shares. “This song is a celebration of that truth.”
Born into a musical family and inspired by icons like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley, Sam began performing in bands at age 12 and soon transitioned into a solo journey steeped in introspection and nature. His debut EP Be Easy (2014) marked the start of a path that now spans multiple albums and performances around the world.
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Melanie’s ‘Lullabies From Heaven’: never-before-heard recordings of lullabies that go back to mid-60s out today
https://orcd.co/melanie_lullabiesfromheaven
New Release for Playlisting: “Upside Down”
https://open.spotify.com/track/07dRTRZQUfGmL6PTz6nACx
Will Morton Gives Power to those Struggling with Addiction with New Single “Grace in the Wrong Place”
MIFARMA RELEASES HAUNTING NEW SINGLE “SOMNAMBULIST” AHEAD OF ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DEBUT ALBUM
https://open.spotify.com/track/4lea7krlDuJS2tkqKB81nD
ICYMI: KEVIN ROSS TEAMS UP WITH 702 FOR “VETS ONLY MASH-UP”
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Analog Party Releases Fierce New Single “Exhibit A”
https://bfan.link/exhibit-a-EP
Yungblud Releases New Song “Lovesick Lullaby” with Official Music Video Today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfwUrz7s_Vg
DIY Rapper Ricky Bravo Shares New Album ‘TELEGRAM TITAN’
Magenta Moon Explores a Journey of Love with New Single, “Pick Up”
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SASHA KEABLE SHARES NEW SINGLE “ACT RIGHT”
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Cody Jasper Releases New Single “Medicine Man” via Evil Teen Records
https://codyjasper.lnk.to/medicineman
Simple Minds Release New Live Album Ahead of Biggest North American Tour in 4 Decades
https://www.simpleminds.com/tour/
ANTO <3 PRESENTA “EN MOTO A MEDELLÍN” SU PRIMER LANZAMIENTO JUNTO A 5020 RECORDS
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The Messenger Birds Announce New EP ‘GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ALBUM IT’S ALL A BLUR’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUUH1YXi7k
Johnny Stachela, Allman Betts Band guitarist unveils new single “Pills & Liquor”
https://johnnystachela.hearnow.com/pills-liquor
Leftover Salmon share new song “Twisted Pine” ft. Del McCoury
1K PHEW PAYS RESPECT TO “ARETHA” FRANKLIN IN FIERY NEW SINGLE
New Music This Week – Ghost, Sunflower Bean, Tennis, Deerhoof and More
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Barbez Release ‘Elegy for Gaza’ via Post Punk | Upcoming New York Shows | Out Now on 7″ and Digital via AVANT NIGHT
Bryan Ferry and Amelia Barratt Release ‘Loose Talk Instrumental’
From Grey’s Anatomy to Hurricane Heart: Americana Storyteller Ronny Criss Launches Bold New Era With Soulful 80s-Inspired Single, “Julia”
D4VD RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM WITHERED VIA DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE
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Dutch Producer Heijmat Shares Bart B More Remix of ‘Don’t Run Away’
https://open.spotify.com/album/5XBubn5AgEObfJ4ceUlFmb
LEDISI RELEASES “THE CROWN” TODAY!
https://ledisimusic.lnk.to/TheCrownPR
LEE VASI RELEASES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “HE IS”
https://leevasi.lnk.to/lovemetolife
Correction – Canadian Progressive Death SYMBIOTIC GROWTH Partners w/ Bolverk Records For CD Release of New Album “Beyond The Sleepless Aether”
DEATHBYROMY DEBUTS ‘HOLLYWOOD FOREVER’ ALBUM
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MAREN MORRIS ANNOUNCES GLOBAL TOUR DATES FOR 2025: THE DREAMSICLE TOUR
COCO JONES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM ‘WHY NOT MORE?’ OUT NOW
https://cocojones.lnk.to/WhyNotMore
Stream the new album from Chicago band Friend Of A Friend now, tour launches next week
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Chow Lee Turns Back the Clock and Puts “B2A” in New Video Single
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC9u0iiF3AE
Lookers Release Debut Album, Share “Deeper” Single + Video via Galore | Upcoming Record Release Shows | ‘Deeper’ LP Out Today via Almost Ready Records
1K PHEW DEMANDS RESPECT WITH NEW SINGLE “ARETHA”
PARIS HILTON DROPS NEW REMIX ‘IF THE EARTH IS SPINNING (JAMES HURR & KARSTEN SOLLORS REMIX)’ FROM HER NEW EP: INFINITE ICON: THE REMIXES
https://parishilton.lnk.to/ITEISRemix
MISS LAVA Presents “Woe Warrior” Video Featuring Portuguese Biker Cristiano Fernandes; Under A Black Sun Out Today On Small Stone Recordings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG_x47QsU4w
Dead Within Days Unleash New Single “Lost Light” – A Blazing Beacon in Modern Metalcore – OUT NOW
https://open.spotify.com/track/78mZMTQpFet57mYKDXxx3C
Reminder: AMERAKIN OVERDOSE ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “POINT OF NO RETURN” OUT APRIL 25, 2025
Behölder: US epic doom/trad/power metallers stream D&D-driven debut album + “Into the Underdark” Playthrough Video; out today via Black Lion Records
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOrLm0ZdidA
GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROCK VETERANS DISCIPLE ANNOUNCE SKELETON PSALMS (DELUXE) OUT APRIL 25, 2025 WITH PREMIERE ON GHOST CULT MAGAZINE
https://disciple.ffm.to/psalmsdeluxe
Paul Givant Blooms Anew with Marigold, a Warm, Vibrant Folk-Rock Love Letter — Out Today
ANTI MOZDEBEAST UNLEASHES “VISION III” — A HARROWING EXPOSÉ OF CORRUPTION THROUGH INDUSTRIAL SONIC ART
PRESS ALERT: Spider Rockets Drop “Dirty and Bad” – Get the Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBd1tTAZsGg
DESTIN CONRAD RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ‘LOVE ON DIGITAL’ + “BAD BITCHES” VIDEO FT. KEHLANI
https://music.empi.re/LOVEONDIGITAL
SUGAR PIT DROPS BY FOR SHHH…DON’T JINX IT: LIVE FROM THE OFFICE
https://sugarpit.lnk.to/shhh…live
Tre Loaded Continues His Run as Memphis’s Smoothest Rising Rapper on LOADED
https://treloaded.ffm.to/loadeddeluxe
Members of Exhorder, Nile, Scour & More Join Forces on IMPLANT SOUL’s Debut Album “ARTEFACT” — Out Now
American Authors Unleash New Single “Tumble Down (The Whistle Song)” Today – A Fiery Blend of Heartache and European Flair
https://hypeddit.com/aauthors/tumbledown
Judy Whitmore – Fourth Studio Album ‘Let’s Fall In Love’ Out Now!
https://open.spotify.com/album/5r56KtKPmFLex1To1BgD60
LU KALA Releases New EP ‘No Tears On This Ride’ Out Today, April 25 — Live Headlining Shows in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto & Montreal
https://lukala.ffm.to/notearsonthisride
TOO MUCH SAID THE NATURE Unleashes New Release “Prophet of Tomorrow” – Out Now!
Reminder: New Promo: Tom Frelek Drops New Album Rewrite Tomorrow + New Video “Das Misio” Featuring Marco Minnemann and Peter Bull
CHIRONEX UNLEASHES DEBUT ALBUM THE CRUCIBLE OF BRUTAL OPPOSITION — AVAILABLE NOW!
Coffin Prick shares new single “Shortly Forgotten Pleasure” ahead of new LP & tour supporting Cap’n Jazz
https://audiosalad.ffm.to/shortlyforgottenpleasure
Alborosie Shares New Single “Come My Way”
https://alborosie.lnk.to/ComeMyWay
Chicago no wave / post punk trio Kaput releases debut album ‘One’ today, April 25th!
Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys Drop Haunting New Single Ahead of UK Tour
https://on.soundcloud.com/j6oHM9iRPcEvgnEX7
Dylan Marlowe & Conner Smith’s “Country In The Clouds” Out Now
https://dm.lnk.to/CountryInTheClouds
Archers Release New Single “Better Off” via SBG Record
https://orcd.co/archers_better_off
BLACKLIST UNION Release New Single “Mississippi Moonhound”
https://unitedmasters.com/m/mississippi-moonhound
Mattie Schell Releases Debut Album Everything Means Nothing Today!
https://soundcloud.com/compass-records/sets/mattie-schell-everything-means-nothing/s-kjUcNlDlwT6
WESGHOST RELEASES NEW MIXTAPE ‘AM I DREAMING?’
https://wesghost.lnk.to/AMIDREAMING
RUBIO RELEASES FIRST PART OF HER LIVE ALBUM HACIA DENTRO – EN VIVO
https://links.altafonte.com/qqe6org
GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED GLOBAL AFROBEATS POPSTAR AYRA STARR RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GIMME DAT” FEATURING WIZKID OUT NOW
https://ayrastarr.lnk.to/gimme-datPR
RAICHE ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING EP WITH TITLE TRACK “HELLO DARLIN'”
https://raiche.lnk.to/hellodarlin
OUT NOW: Dalton Hicks “Day By Day”
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/daltonhicks/day-by-day/
Dogma Society Share “GET AWAY” Single + Video | ‘The Bad Love EP’ Out June 20th via AWAL
Rockshots Records – METATRONE Return w/ “EMMAUS” – The Long-Awaited New Single From Fifth Studio Album Coming This Winter
Alborosie “Come My Way” (Download Inside)
https://alborosie.lnk.to/ComeMyWay
Awaken I Am Release New Single “Vacant” through SBG Records; Unveil Official Music Video
https://orcd.co/awaken_i_am_vacant
Meredith Moon Teases Upcoming Album with New Single “Sapphire Blue”
Lavendine Unveils Haunting Lyric Video Visualizer for Latest Single – “Waterless Cloud”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZS5uiOlDl4
Unity Quartet Releases ‘Samba of Sorts’
With elements of samba, forro and bossa nova, Unity Quartet delivers a masterclass performance with the new release titled ‘Samba of Sorts’. This is a refreshing jazz record that combines traditional and new-age styles making ‘Samba of Sorts’ a must listen! Unity Quartet looks to attract listeners worldwide with highly original compositions that pack a flavorful punch!
Unity Quartet is comprised of four members and they are: Helio Alves on Piano, Guilherme Monteiro on Guitar, Gili Lopes on Bass and Alex Kautz on Drums. All musicians have Brazilian roots, which brings a special sort of spice to the table on ‘Samba of Sorts’. This project originated in 2021 where original music and select covers came to light. The result was ‘Samba of Sorts’ where Unity Quartet played from the heart with a deep love for jazz music and Brazil.
On the opening track, “Viola Violar”, the audience will receive an easy-listening, calming sensation with superb instrumentation. With an excellent selection of solos throughout the recording, Unity Quartet is swingin’ for the fences right out of the gates on “Viola Violar”. Next, prepare for a relaxing dose of jazz that you can enjoy with a hot cup of tea or chilled glass of wine on “Lucena”. Unity Quartet is in the zone and playing like true champs on “Santo Antonio” where everything seems to be clicking. Get ready for a “Frenzy” as Unity Quartet is jammin’ & jivin’ without hesitation. “Frenzy” really POPS and is full of energetic spirit that will attract a wide audience. Track five, “Pau De Arara”, offers up BIG, bright notes to go along with a fine arrangement and great finesse. An inviting melody draws you in on “Jogral” and this number will instantly perk up your senses. The title track, “Samba of Sorts” is on deck and it’s clear that Unity Quartet is shooting for the stars. Everyone seems to be in sync on “Samba of Sorts” as Unity Quartet delivers a crowd-pleasing performance. This musical unit is going out in style and on a soothing note on “Paloma Plage” where one will experience a polished production overall.
Unity Quartet has created a jazz record that has much depth and infectious rhythms. ‘Samba of Sorts’ is a labor of love for all members while incorporating their deep love for Brazil and jazz music, as a whole. There is a good balance of innovative sounds and traditional styles making ‘Samba of Sorts’ one stimulating listening experience. Unity Quartet honors cultural heritage while also going outside the box, which is the recipe for success with this new album. The creative juices are flowing in full force, so enjoy ‘Samba of Sorts’ by Unity Quartet.
https://www.helioalvesmusic.net/
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Joe Jonas performs new single “Heart By Heart” Live From Vevo Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a039iup7IqM
Star Jackson Shares “You Do You” Single via Americana Highways | Look Out For New Music Coming This Summer
https://americanahighways.org/2025/04/23/video-premiere-star-jackson-you-do-you/
Reminder: Surus Unleashes “Bewildering Form” from Split with Wretched Hallucination, Out Now!
Rhiannon Rodriguez Drops New Single “Lie I Can’t Deny”
https://ffm.to/lieicantdeny.opr?mc_cid=9d90c76a8e&mc_eid=d75e0e4853
Reminder: ICYMI: Katharein Drops New Music Video for “Talk To Me Loud” – Out Now
ICYMI: DROID KILLER UNLEASHES APOCALYPTIC METAL WITH “DELETE EVERYTHING” SINGLE & VIDEO – OUT NOW!
Rising Appalachia Honors a Decade of Wider Circles with Digitally Remastered Re-Release, Bonus Track, and Appalachian-Influenced Merch Bundle
https://risingappalachia.ffm.to/widercircles10year
Aurelia & Icarus Moth Announce New EP, Share “ABRASIVE” Single + Video via Earmilk | ‘PROMETHEANS’ EP Due For Release June 30th
PINKPANTHERESS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “STATESIDE”
https://pinkpantheress.lnk.to/Stateside
VVSNCE STAYS “CUTE AF” NO MATTER THE OCCASION
Reminder: THE LIGHT Shines Bright with Debut Album Release – Out Now via Fastball Music
You Won’t See It Coming: UK’s Loud George’s “Blue” Is a Dark, Twisted Feast of Sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bqi9tPab88
Reminder: PERCIPIENT Unleash Lyric Video for New Single “Portals” via No Clean Singing – Upcoming Album Apparitions Out April 25th
UNINHIBITED Release New EP “Scourge” — A Dark and Relentless Death Metal Statement
https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/13Ieaz7gEBwDDE7Pze7kks
Clark Ford ft. Underground Treehouse Present ‘1961 The Musical’ Soundtrack
Clark Ford ft. Underground Treehouse Present ‘1961 The Musical’ Soundtrack
Clark Ford ft. Underground Treehouse present their latest album called ‘1961 The Musical’ soundtrack. Clark Ford and the Underground Treehouse shocked and surprised the world with a wonderful and touching set of songs. ‘1961 The Musical’ soundtrack contains an interesting amount of prepossessing and beautiful sounds, while staying modern and manufacturing a soundscape of comedy-drama. Somewhere in between Traditional Pop, Musical Theater, Rock, Doo-Wop, Blues, Motown, Operetta, Jazz, Big Band, and a Civil Rights March, ‘1961 The Musical’ manages to stay unique, exceptional, authentic, distinguishing, and proves to create a seductive world of its own.
Released on April 23, 2025, ‘1961’ The Musical’ contains 19 magnificent and tremendous tracks which were recorded and produced by Underground Treehouse Studio, Nashville, Tennessee.
Inspired by popular genres in 1961, Clark Ford manages to manifest those days and that moment in time. The first track is called ‘I Believe In You’ and it’s a sexy and sensual sounding-like tune. It’s simply a soft and charming creation. ‘Ring The Bell Of Freedom!’ is the second song on ‘1961 The Musical’, and it almost brings emotions similar to those of religious tunes. ‘In His Image’ is an alluring and touching instrumental that complements its astounding and staggering vocals greatly. With tracks like ‘My Day’, ‘Meant To Be’, and ‘Beautiful Bird’, Clark Ford and Underground Treehouse create a breathtaking and bewildering record that will be forever remembered in the listener’s mind.
Clark Ford ft. Underground Treehouse continue to build their own unique space in the musical world. ‘1961 The Musical’ soundtrack stands as an example to the artists’ abilities to blend nostalgic influences with an innovative and successful sound. ‘1961 The Musical’ is out now and it guarantees to be a magnificent and fascinating record for all music enthusiasts.
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JEFF GOLDBLUM ALBUM & ARIANA GRANDE SINGLE OUT TODAY
ASTEROID B-612 release their long awaited new single ‘Park Bench Gods’, out now on Golden Robot Records.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AcYH1xn45E
Adam Beyer x HNTR release Hypnotic – Another track from Adam’s upcoming new album
SILAS SHORT releases debut album LUSHLAND – out now on Stones Throw. Watch the video for single ‘Lushland’.
ASHNIKKO TEAMS UP WITH HORSEGIIRL ON REMIX OF NEW SINGLE “ITTY BITTY
https://ashnikko.lnk.to/ittybitty
C’EST DEMAIN : Issam Kamal en concert à Paris !
https://le360paris.com/portfolio/issamkamal/
London alternative R&B and soul artist LUCY PARK releases news single and announces forthcoming EP ‘Good Graces’
https://lucypark.lnk.to/goodgraces
COMMON SAINTS Releases New Single ‘Honey’ Out Now
Faithless & Bebe Rexha unveil ‘Dollars And Dimes’ collab
https://faithless.lnk.to/Dollars
(OUT NOW) CHARLIE COLLINS PUSHES BOUNDARIES WITH SWAGGERING COUNTRY ROCK ANTHEM “BAD GUY”
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/charliecollins/bad-guy
Out Now: Safari – Feel The Fire
https://soundcloud.com/lasvegas-records/feel-the-fire
MICHAEL BIBI RETURNS AFTER 2 YEARS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘SUNGAZING’ WITH ALEXA SUNSHINE ROSE
https://open.spotify.com/track/0H72o8QdyYc57jNkvYwfAX
Rising LA artist and creative JITE drops her stunning R&B cut “OMW!”
https://open.spotify.com/album/0p3dbX9LQWHf4729N3mlje?si=PffljdmTQ9-pp3OhLmVimA
Laura Pieri Shares New Single “Flown Away” & Announces ‘Frankie On The Dancefloor’ Project
https://unitedmasters.com/m/flown-away
ROCK ICON STING RELEASES NEW LIVE ALBUM, “STING 3.0 LIVE” TODAY
The Gentle Good – To Be In Summer
https://song.link/gb/i/1789369181
OUT NOW: Jesse Boykins III & Everything Liquid Share “No Signal”
https://orcd.co/everythingliquid
OUT TODAY: VENDREDI SUR MER RELEASES MALABAR PRINCESS ALBUM
https://vendredisurmer.lnk.to/malabarprincess
Vitamin String Quartet Releases New Album ‘VSQ Performs Frank Ocean’
Strange Pilgrim — Late Light
LANIE GARDNER RELEASES STUNNING NEW TRACK “CONCRETE COWBOY” AVAILABLE NOW
https://laniegardner.lnk.to/concretecowboyPR
FISHBONE RELEASES NEW SONG AND VIDEO “LAST CALL IN AMERICA” OUT NOW/On Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus Tour and Warped Tour 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxfTe-VPSRw
The Tisburys ‘A Still Life Revisited’ Is Out NOW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ltpA69CcHA
TruththeBull Releases ‘RPG’
https://truththebull.lnk.to/rpg
JASON DEA WEST AND THE SISKIYOU CREST: 8 Miles From Rusk Full-Length From Americana Folk Collective Out Today On Anti-Corp Music; Western US Tour Underway
https://intuitivecompass.bandcamp.com/album/8-miles-from-rusk
LOS DEL LIMIT PRESENTAN “DISCULPAME”
Tennis releases final album ‘Face Down In The Garden’
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COUNTRY BREAKOUT AUSTIN WILLIAMS IGNITES NEW CHAPTER WITH “CRAZY OVER YOU”
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Founding Butcher Babies Vocalist Carla Harvey Launches New Project, “The Violent Hour”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADIYi4lnY-k
Davey MacManus returns with brand new single and video for ‘Karaoke Had Just Been Invented’ Out Now on Digital Streaming
https://song.link/gb/i/1771492967
Multi-Platinum Artist James Arthur Releases New Album PISCES
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Jaz Karis Releases New Single “Too Soon”
SHABOOZEY RELEASES ‘THE COMPLETE EDITION’ + JELLY ROLL COLLAB – VISUALIZER
https://shaboozey.ffm.to/whereimgoingdeluxe
Multi-Platinum Artist James Arthur Releases New Album PISCES
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Reed Turchi Releases New Single “Walk With Me” From Forthcoming Album ‘World On Fire’ out 5/30
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The Tisburys release A Still Life Revisited, share video for “By A Landslide”
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Timbaland Protegé kerri Announces ‘DON’T PANIC’ Album, Shares “DISAPPEARING” Single
https://kerri.ffm.to/disappearing
Alt-R&B starlet MANDOLIN returns with her powerful new offering “MAD”
Reminder: Desolator Unleash High-Octane New Album Spirit of Speed – Out April 26, 2025
Fib unveil “skronky, off-kilter” debut album ‘Heavy Lifting’ via Julia’s War
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V**GRA BOYS RELEASE NEW ALBUM
https://shrimptech.lnk.to/viagr-aboys
LA Artist/Producer/Violinist Bad Snacks Returns With “howling”
https://badsnacks.ffm.to/homemusic
This Explosive Track from Von Loop Might Just Change the Way You See Yourself—Are You Ready to Face Your Demons?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDFsSgWzUIY
GHOST: NEW ALBUM, SKELETÁ, OUT NOW
https://i.ghost-official.com/Skeleta
CHICAGO II (STEVEN WILSON REMIX) OUT NOW
https://chicago.lnk.to/ChicagoIIRemix
Viral Modern Country Traditionalist Spencer Hatcher Releases Honky-Tonk Party Song ‘On the Inside’
https://sl.cmdshft.com/OntheInside
JayDon Flashes His Triple Threat Talent in “I’ll Be Good” Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFoevPP8hxY
OUT NOW: Amira Jazeera Unveils ‘The Amira Diaries’ – A Sonic Diary of Love, Power & Introspection
https://releases.levantinemusic.com/theamiradiaries
Hallelujah The Hills Release Electrifying New Single “Crush All Night” Featuring Sadie Dupuis (SAD13)
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hallelujahthehills/crush-all-night-feat-sad13
Jon Lindsay Shares New Single “Dear Assassin”, The Latest From Forthcoming Album ‘Big Stage’
https://presave.io/t/dearassassin
OUT NOW: GRYFFIN, Excision & Julia Michaels Unleash Powerful Single ‘Air’ via 10K Projects
Rising 13-Year-Old Country Prodigy Josie Sal’s New Single “Fake Friends” Is Available Today!
https://vyd.co/JosieSalFakeFriends
GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING DUO BLAQ TUXEDO MAKES THEIR TRIUMPHANT
Kyle Waves Embraces the Thrill of Newfound Love in Energetic Single “Thinking Bout It”
BEL Signs with Nettwerk + Shares New Single “Fresh Start”
FRANKIE FLOWERS Unleashes Hypnotic New Single “HEX”
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ZARA LARSSON UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “PRETTY UGLY”
https://zaralarsson.lnk.to/PrettyUgly
ARCADE FIRE: “PINK ELEPHANT” TITLE TRACK & VISUALIZER OUT NOW
https://arcade-fire.lnk.to/Pink-Elephant
Adrian Younge and Grammy winning Brazilian singer Céu share new video for “Pôxa, Meu Amor”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STMF0H_dg5M
[PRESS] You Vandal Release “clueless (as if)” Single
https://open.spotify.com/track/4nkAEW0hzqf0KseYBr5ivF
out today: STARTING EARLY drives down the boulevard of broken hearts on “Bethesda”
SILAS SHORT RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM “LUSHLAND” + US TOUR THIS MAY
ROXANA AMED PRESENTA EL PRIMER SENCILLO DE SU NUEVO ÁLBUM TODOS LOS FUEGOS
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Tina Turner’s Unearthed Track “Hot For You Baby” Gets Pet Shop Boys Remix | Listen Now
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RUSOWSKY ANNOUNCES ‘DAISY’ ALBUM OUT MAY 23RD; SHARES NEW SINGLE “BBY ROMEO” FT. RALPHIE CHOO
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FAITH HOPKINS SHARES WHAT “MAKES HIM A MAN” IN LATEST TRACK, AVAILABLE NOW
Ryan Cassata Channels Chronic Illness and Isolation into Gut-Wrenching New Single “i feel like throwing up”
In a world that often demands silence from those in pain, Ryan Cassata is refusing to stay quiet. With his latest single “i feel like throwing up” (released April 23 via Kill Rock Stars), the genre-defying singer songwriter peels back the curtain on chronic illness, emotional isolation, and the haunting loneliness of being stuck in a body that won’t cooperate.
The track, a standout from Cassata’s forthcoming album Greetings from Echo Park (dropping June 6), was written during a time when the artist was homebound, undergoing IV treatments and daily doctor visits for Lyme disease coinfections and a mysterious autoimmune illness. Cassata describes the experience as “missing invite after invite” and watching life pass by through a screen. That gut level sense of alienation becomes the heart of the song, a sonic snapshot of what it feels like to be left behind, both physically and emotionally.
Produced in collaboration with Mark Pelli of MAGIC!, “i feel like throwing up” blends raw, emo adjacent lyricism with Cassata’s folk punk roots. The result is a stripped down yet emotionally loaded soundscape, carrying echoes of The Mountain Goats and Frank Turner while carving out a voice distinctly his own. The title may sound visceral, and it is, but beneath the shock lies something quieter, a deep and unspoken grief for the life that chronic illness interrupts.
The music video, equally powerful, amplifies the song’s emotional weight by spotlighting trans youth actors. Their presence is no accident. “The video is about systemic loneliness, something that trans people and sick people are often made to feel,” says Cassata. “I wanted to show that kind of invisible loneliness, but also the connection that can come from sharing it.” In doing so, he is making space for visibility, representation, and solidarity, a consistent thread throughout his entire body of work.
Cassata, who has been hailed by Billboard as “a true force in the industry,” has long woven activism into his music. With “i feel like throwing up” he takes that ethos to new depths, not through anthemic protest but through the quiet resilience of survival.
https://ryancassata.bandcamp.com/album/greetings-from-echo-park
As part of his debut LP with Kill Rock Stars, the track sets the tone for Greetings from Echo Park, an album that spans from pop punk catharsis to bluesy ballads, tackling transphobia, anxiety, illness, love, and defiance. In “i feel like throwing up”, Cassata doesn’t just tell you how it feels, he makes you feel it too. Greetings from Echo Park is due out on June 6th and is available for pre-order on bandcamp. Thanks for supporting artists!
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Geoff Westen’s MUSIC FOR MY FRIENDS Released Today on Disturbing Music
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The Steve Bardwil Band Release Their Debut Album “Nothing But Time”
The Yagas – Debut Album ‘Midnight Minuet’ Out Now!
Brighton Alt-Rockers Bones Ate Arfa Release Anticipated New EP ‘Just Bananas’
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Chicago psych rock trio Daisychain announce thrilling debut LP & want to “Waste Your Time” out now
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BRUTAL SPHINCTER: Belgian goregrind powerhouse drops “Beatdown Syndrome” video
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SUNBURNT Releases “Promise” Featuring Jayden Seeley
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OUT NOW | Rob Tirea kicks off ‘Universal Jest’ EP rollout with emotive new single “Give Me Love Give Me Light”
Heart Attack Man Releases New Album ‘Joyride The Pale Horse’
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Reminder: Out Now: Spit On Your Grave Unleashes Brutal New Album Arkanum and Official Video for Single “The Infection”
Goose Release New Album & Video Today; CBS Saturday Morning Performance and Interview Tomorrow
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Andrew Spice Channels Grief and Grace on Stirring Indie Single, “Gentle Sentinel”
BIG WETT Shares New EP ‘RISK IT’ via Play It Again Sam
Yarin Glam drops embraces imperfection and vulnerability in powerful new single “Human”
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New Album by DEAD PERRY “Acoustic Shadows” (producer/emcee album)
RAISSA RELEASES SPANISH TRACK “MANZANA” OUT VIA NEON GOLD / FUTURES / VIRGIN
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FLO MILLI RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “GRIPPER” FEATURING T-PAIN
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Jadelyn Unleashes Empowering Anthem “HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?”
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American Idol Winner Iam Tongi Brings the ‘Sunshine’ with New Track
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Aaron Burdett’s “Honeybees” is an essay on fate
CAMERON WHITCOMB DROPS “BAD APPLE”
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**News Alert** CLUBZ Released Their New Album RADIO KONO
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Bella Rios Releases New Single “Overthinker” – Listen Now
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony return with music today!
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Oscar-Nominated Amy Irving Releases Willie Nelson Tribute Album ‘Always Will Be’ Feat. Steve Earle, Amy Helm, Willie & More
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New Music: DENNIS ELLSWORTH’s Hardcore Freewheelin’ is out today via Tonic Records :: Produced by Jim Bryson / RIYL Wilco, Teenage Fanclub
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OMB Peezy & FBLMANNY Announce 5/2 OverKrash Project, Share “How U Feelin'” Video
Austin alt-rockstar Bee Blackwell announces new EP ‘Nine Lives’
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Country artist Rob Wheeler and clever new single ‘Why Whisky Why?’ – out today
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DIAMOND HEAD Announces New Release Live And Electric, “Helpless” Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available
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SINGER & SONGWRITER GIGI PEREZ RELEASES SELF-PRODUCED DEBUT ALBUM AT THE BEACH, IN EVERY LIFE, OUT NOW
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Clean Bandit with Leony & Tiësto “Tell Me Where U Go” OUT NOW
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Houston Based Deathcore Band OF THE FALLEN Unleashes a Metal Onslaught with Their Explosive New Single “COUNTERFEIT//SKIN”
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OUT NOW: XIE Shares Tribute To House Music With ‘Kick Drum Heart’ EP via Lady of the House
Lilith Czar Releases New Single “POPSICLE”
SUEDE & ‘LENE SHARE “A MESSAGE FROM JANE”
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**NEW MUSIC ALERT** PANTEÓN ROCOCÓ Releases New Single: “Bier & Ska”
“We Win Together, I’m Losing Alone” – new song out now from famed French ‘Rock Farmers’ The Inspector Cluzo
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Avery Lynch Reveals New Single & Video, “Dead to Me”
https://avelynch.ffm.to/deadtome
Ashley Wineland Kicks Off “Moments in Time” Tour Tonight in Chandler, AZ
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(OUT NOW) STEPHEN STANLEY DELIVERS SOUL-STIRRING NEW ALBUM TRUSTFALL
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BEDOLINA ROCK OUT ON NEW SINGLE “DOLPHIN (SWIMMING IN A SEA OF LOVE)” OUT NOW NEW ALBUM SUN AND FLAMINGOS COMING MAY 30TH
https://lnk.to/Dolphin_Sea_of_Love
Gena Britt’s “Goodbye To The Blues” spotlights her talents
OUT NOW: Smalltown DJs Drop New Single ‘Only You’ via Dirtybird
https://dirtybirdrecs.ffm.to/onlyyou
Rosie Darling Shares New EP ‘Roomful Of People’
https://rosiedarling.ffm.to/roomfulofpeople-ep
Saskatchewan Songwriter Nick Faye Explores Growth and Redemption on Dreamy New Single “Right Way”
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Olivia Reid Longs for “Space to Roam” on Latest Single Ahead of Upcoming EP
https://ffm.to/oliviareid_spacetoroam
Elita’s HELL HILL out now
https://elita.ffm.to/hellhill.OPR
SAMMY VIRJI DROPS NEW SINGLE “NOSTALGIA” WITH ISSEY CROSS
https://sammyvirji.lnk.to/Nostalgia
Reminder: HARD ROCK/METAL POWERHOUSE WORLDWIDE PANIC UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE: “BELOW IT ALL”
646YF4T UNLEASHES VIBRANT AND DREAMY NEW SINGLE “JERSEY”
Out Today: PIPPA – ‘Careless (Acoustic)’ // Listen here
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Emily James shares “Under the Influences” + Shares Summer Tour Dates with Donovan Woods!
https://emilyjamesmusic.ffm.to/undertheinfluence
Kelsey Waldon Unveils “Tiger Lilies,” from Her Upcoming Album Every Ghost
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwdO8U1P1cg
OUT NOW: All Day I Dream Shares Euphoric 12-Track ‘Spring Sampler’
Karlie Bartholomew Unveils Her Most Vulnerable Release Yet with ‘Haunted House’
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Reid Parsons Delivers a Lush, Genre-Bending Debut with ‘Back to Back’
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News / Playlisting – Dukwa shares ‘Avec Toi” + full debut LP ‘Zeitgeist’ – out now on Slacker85
Alternative Electronic Solo Artist Sink Releases New Single ‘Shallow’ Fro Upcoming Debut Album Flaw State
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Eric Kane Shares Poignant, Soul-Baring Single, “Over and Over”
Brutal Death OPHIOLATRY Release Harrowing Video Clip For New Single “Death Tour”
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Los Angeles’ Bitter:Sweet New Album ‘Baby Is Back’ Is Out Now (April 25)
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EMOTIONAL ORANGES TEAM UP WITH SOUTH KOREAN SUPERSTAR JAEHYUN ON NEW SINGLE “CALL IT OFF”
Deeper Announces Live in Köln Available Today, April 25th, Digitally From Sub Pop
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Slow Joy’s “Here For You” Single + Video out Now!
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Great Good Fine Ok Shares New EP “SEVEN” feat. New Single “Pressure (w/ Marc E. Bassy)”
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George Porter Jr. Joins Twilight Muse on New Funk Jam “The Mayor” — Album Out Today
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Maxwell Knowles Debuts with Daydreaming In The Dark, a Bold Exploration of Love, Loss, and Personal Growth
💥MALIIBU MIITCH TEAMS UP WITH JEREMIH FOR “BENJAMIN CREW”💥
DESERTED FEAR release & stream new album today
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TRACY BONHAM Refuses to Be Your “JUMPING BEAN” | NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO (And Mini Doc)
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New Music: Shimizu and Georgia-May Drop “BxbyGirl” — A UK Garage-Inspired Anthem of Empowerment and Feminine Energy
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Top New Track // Sophie and the Giants – “Bad Friends”
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‘Lovesick Lullaby’, the new single from Yungblud is out now
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Melodic Thrash/Death Band Midjungards Drops New Single “Hraudung”
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CLEAN BANDIT RELEASE TRANCE BANGER “TELL ME WHERE U GO” WITH LEONY AND TIËSTO
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Luke Spiller releases video for ‘Angel Like You’, ft Taylor & Shane Hawkins + Kendall Rucks
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Denis Frajerman – Marc Sarrazy – Loïc Schild — Paysages du Temps
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COURTNEY HADWIN SHARES THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘YOU ONLY LOVE ME WHEN I LIE’
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OUT NOW: Italian DJ/Producer Dukwa shares radiant and optimistic club-focussed album, ‘Zeitgeist’
TIDE LINES NEW ALBUM ‘GLASGOW LOVE STORY’ IS OUT NOW
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VIRAL ARTIST THEODORA DROPS FIERY NEW SINGLE ‘PAY!’ FT GUY2BEZBAR
DRIIA shares celestial and ethereal 6-track EP “BUTTERFLY TO A FLAME”
JON ALLEN SHARES THE NEW SINGLE ‘MIDNIGHT OIL’ FROM THE NEW ALBUM ‘SEVEN DIALS’, OUT MAY 2ND
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PRIMA QUEEN release debut LP ‘The Prize’ | out today via SUBMARINE CAT RECORDS
OUT NOW: Neon Ion – Softer (FFO SZA, Thundercat, Sade, Nubya Garcia)
JESSIE J RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK ‘NO SECRETS’
Irish rap fav OFFICA shares first track of ’25 (prod. by BlackCoach & Saint Saint)
MOULD release ‘Almost Feels Like Purpose’ EP | out today (April 25th) via 5dB RECORDS
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Ghost’s highly anticipated new album Skeletá is OUT NOW
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DISCRETE & NOTELLE BRING SUMMER ENERGY ON ‘SUNRISE’, THE 1ST SINGLE ON 146 RECORDS
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Mother Mother release new single ‘Love To Death’
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NEW SINGLE! Emotionally charged with Swedish artist barry steel: but you do…
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Jengi drops euphoric summer anthem ‘Closer’
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K-Pop infused D&B from the future: Cydnee with a C drops ‘POV’ EP
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ELEVEN’S NEW AFRO HOUSE SINGLE ‘CLOSE’ IS SERIOUS ‘SOUND OF THE SUMMER’ MATERIAL
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SNAKEMOTHER: debut album reissue out now on Ripple Music
[OUT NOW] NASHVILLE ARTIST-TO-WATCH MADDIE RICCARDO UNVEILS BITTERSWEET COUNTRY ANTHEM “BARSTOOL,” PREMIERED ON WIDE OPEN COUNTRY
PINKPANTHERESS RELEASES NEW SINGLE STATESIDE
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RAISSA RELEASES “MANZANA” OUT VIA NEON GOLD / FUTURES / VIRGIN
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Mustard Service drop zest pop anthem “Conversation Overtime” – for Skope Magazine!
https://open.spotify.com/track/30UFEBDXv0Kgt9x0jrtKzG?si=73d58dd1133141e6
AGABAS Share New Harsh and Brutal Jazz-Metal Single!
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Swedish rockers THE DEVIL WEARS NADA release new single ‘Late Night Talking’, debut album ‘Postalgia is out on 24th May via Eonian Records.
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JOHN MORGAN’S DEBUT ALBUM, CAROLINA BLUE, AVAILABLE NOW
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Sam Fender Shares New Track, “Tyrants”
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OASIS CELEBRATE “SOME MIGHT SAY” 30TH ANNIVERSARY
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GYPSY PISTOLEROS release their new single ‘I’m In Love With Myself’, out now, new album ‘Church Of The Pistoleros’ out 2nd May
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Red Baraat NEW ALBUM out today!
Bony Macaroni releases new single ‘Bubble Boy’
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Stay Inside “Monsieur Hawkweed” Video Out Now / New Album Coming in the Fall on Tiny Engines
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DAWN OF DESTINY: New Single “This Is My Vow”
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Liminal Shade Releases ‘Disorder’—An Electronic Reimagining of Joy Division’s Classic
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LITTLE HOMIE, HUAN62, DE LA ROSE Y KRIS R “NATURAL REMIX”
Clara Joy Shares “Find Things Beautiful” Single + Video | ‘What We Have Now’ LP Due for Release May 23 via Shimmy-Disc
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Finnish Raw Black Metal Cult Announces Devastating Second Album – Track Premiered at Invisible Oranges
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Hard Rock / Metal Powerhouse WORLDWIDE PANIC NEW Song “BELOW IT ALL” Hits #26 in SMR Top 50 Mainstream/ Active Rock Charts
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WATCH TIWA SAVAGE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE AND PLEASE REVIEW AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM IS ON THE WAY!
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Reminder: LORD SONNY THE UNIFIER ANNOUNCES VINYL RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM “YOU WERE BORN TO SAVE YOUR LIFE” – NOW AVAILABLE!
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✈️ ESTEMAN AND DANIELA SPALLA PRESENT “AEROPUERTO”: A LETTER TO LONG-DISTANCE LOVERS 💌
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LA REINA DEL REGGAETON, IVY QUEEN, LANZA “CASI CASI”, DONDE ELLA DICTA LAS REGLAS DEL JUEGO DE SEDUCCIÓN
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Platonic Sex Return with Explosive ‘90s-Rock Elegy ‘Impress You’ & Tour Dates with Ball Park Music
BUZZING TEXAS R&B GROUP 2BYG MAKE INTRODUCTION WITH DEBUT SINGLE “KARMA” OUT NOW
Chris Janson Cheers the Summer with Latest Single “Me & A Beer” with the Official Music Video Out Now
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IAN DROPS FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE YEAR, “PACK IT UP”
Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Troubadour Sam Robbins Full Album
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SLEEP TOKEN UNVEILS FINAL SINGLE “DAMOCLES”
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Tee-Q brings back blog era vibes with new song & video
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W&W x KSHMR finally join forces on festival-ready anthem ‘Bad’
Leif Maine & Jackson Mathod, w FloFilz, Damu and Wu-Lu – Transformations EP
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RENFORSHORT RETURNS WITH HER DARING NEW SINGLE “FEELING GOOD”// LISTEN HERE
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Tee-Q brings back blog era vibes with new song & video
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Young Miko “WASSUP” Out Now
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Oscar Maydon presenta YA FUE su nuevo sencillo, con Luis R Conriquez y Jorsshh
ALEMÁN & A.CHAL VUELVEN A LAS ANDADAS CON “NO LA POSTEES”
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Reminder: UNDER EXILE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE THE LAMENT, OUT NOW!
BRRAY ABRE UNA NUEVA ERA CON “KITTYPON”
JENSEN MCRAE RELEASES NEW ALBUM
https://jensen-mcrae.lnk.to/I-Dont-Know-How-But-They-Found-Me
CORY MARKS RELEASES NEW TRACK “ARE YOU WITH ME?” AND LYRIC VIDEO FOR “LIT UP”
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT RELEASE NEW SONG “SKINNY LIES”
https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/skinnylies
SABATON RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “TEMPLARS”
https://sabaton.lnk.to/templars/youtube
ANELLA RETURNS WITH NEW THREE-PACK SEASON 5: I MISS YOU
https://anella.lnk.to/S5IMissYou
KALI UCHIS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ILYSMIH”
https://kaliuchis.lnk.to/ILYSMIH
RANDY SAVVY OF THE COMPTON COWBOYS RELEASES NEW EP RANK HOURS VIA AUDIO CHATEAU RECORDS
d4vd Releases Debut Album, WITHERED
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Loco Dice Teams Up With Guè For “G Class”
Rising Global Star Mina Okabe Release Sophomore Album ‘Papaya’
https://minaokabe.lnk.tt/Papaya
POP SENSATION NATALIE JANE CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY WITH NEW HEARTBREAK ANTHEM “how u been?” OUT NOW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64WYz8Y8Jvw
ISABELLA LOVESTORY DEBUTS A CAMPY BODY HORROR ON NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “TELENOVELA”
JOHN SUMMIT, CLOVES & ALOK RELEASE “FOCUS” [ALOK REMIX]
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INTRODUCING SHALLIPOPI: RISING AFROBEATS STAR TAPS BURNA BOY IN NEW “LAHO II”
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MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST RUSS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “PENT UP IN A PENTHOUSE”
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UK Star LeoStayTrill Drops Another Banger With “Hands on Knees” Featuring K-Trap
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ALRT Slams the Gas With Supercharged Speed Garage-Powered Rave Weapon “MAKE SOME NOISE” on NIGHTMODE – OUT NOW
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Heavy Psychedelic Outfit Lorquin’s Admiral Drop Visuals for “Aren’t We”
Sheri Miller Releases New Music
Sheri Miller’s “Chelsea Summer Nights (Acoustic)” is a ghost story whispered through the corridors of the Chelsea Hotel, one that floats on candlelight and the spectral echoes of 1960s Greenwich Village. In this stripped-down, intimate release, Miller — whose past collaborations with legends like Steve Cropper and Paul Shaffer put her in a rare echelon — channels both torch song tenderness and the raw spirit of confessional folk.
The lyrics are a time capsule: “We’ll take a room filled with secrets / the kinds of secrets the river won’t tell,” she sings with an ache that feels like it’s been aged in oak. There’s a reverence for that mythic New York — not just geographic, but emotional — where art, youth, and heartbreak tangle in the humid buzz of summer nights.
Miller’s voice is the center of this séance. Vulnerable, present, radiant. When she coos “Lay with me, Rock and Roll Beauty,” you hear Joni, Marianne — but also the shimmer of Miller herself, a songwriter who believes in the spiritual weight of melody. Her vocal performance is emotionally naked, supported only by the barest of acoustic guitar and layered harmonies that rise like incense smoke.
“Time marches on / but the secrets of our youth hold me captive,” she sings, and that might as well be the thesis. This is not nostalgia for kitsch. It’s memory as sacrament — the kind of reflection that deepens rather than dulls with age. The Chelsea Hotel isn’t just a setting; it’s a character. It’s the “truth” she sings about. A relic of radical intimacy.
That Miller recorded this in her NYC home, letting the original haunting chord progression guide her, feels fitting. There’s no studio gloss here — only a songwriter letting the ghosts speak. As a critic, you watch artists chase that elusive “bare and true” space all the time. Miller simply steps into it, unafraid.
This acoustic version might be the song’s purest form — a devotional poem set to guitar, an homage to the artists who came before, and a reckoning with the cost of love and art. “I paid dearly for that fare / I paid with my soul,” she admits. That’s the kind of line that earns its place in the Great American Songbook.
Sheri Miller has always been a gifted songwriter — “Winning Hand” and “Waking Up To This Miracle Life” prove that — but “Chelsea Summer Nights (Acoustic)” feels like an artist arriving at her spiritual center. There are no promises at night, she tells us, but there’s eternity in the light. This song holds that light, and then lets it burn.
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The Grab Brothers Band Present ‘Traffic Jam’ & ‘Lifetime’
The Grab Brothers Band shows the yin and yang of classic rock with “Traffic Jam” & “Lifetime.” Genres picked with the group run the gamut from glam rock to psychedelic folk pop. Whatever tactic they like, what remains the same is how they let the vocals rest at the center of the sound. Such an emotional rollercoaster, they express wanting to break free from feeling trapped in the Traffic Jam to the sense of peace that comes with the cyclical, soft-spoken Lifetime. Production adds to the appeal, allowing them to feel wonderful.
Immediately, they start with fanfare on the fantastic “Traffic Jam.” The name hints at irony as this is a jam sort of style, with the interplay amongst the band feeling downright liberating. Besides the clear nods to classic rock, psychedelic rock and funk elements filter into the fray. Vocals rest right in the center of the whole thing, allowing a wild, animalistic presence to take hold as the song constantly increases in energy. Soft breezes on the beach define the soothing “Lifetime.” With this track, there is a sense of exploring the entirety of the world in a reserved, respectful manner. Volume is turned down, and the acoustic flair of the guitar becomes readily apparent. Even little flourishes on the edges of the song do not take away from the campfire intimacy of the setting.
Everything in “Traffic Jam” and “Lifetime” shows off the tremendous range of the Grab Brothers Band in delivering this satisfying, soulful slice of rock.
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The Perfect Storm Rekindle Vintage Romance with “We Fell in Love”
With their latest single, “We Fell in Love,” Albany-based trio The Perfect Storm dive headfirst into a sonic time capsule—and surface with something surprisingly fresh. It’s not just a nod to the past; it’s a resurrection of the earnest, harmony-laden love song, recast with modern polish and a heart worn proudly on its sleeve.
Riding the momentum of their breakout radio hit “Magic Feeling” and the success of their debut album Maiden Voyage, The Perfect Storm return with a track that’s as much about feeling as it is about finesse. “We Fell in Love” leans heavily on the DNA of doo-wop, classic rock balladry, and early alt-pop, but it never feels derivative. Instead, it feels like a band dialing into what made those influences timeless—emotional clarity, melodic strength, and the kind of chorus that sticks like a first kiss.
Frontman James Krakat delivers a performance that’s vulnerable without veering into saccharine. His vocals, balanced between smoky and boyish, carry lyrics that reflect youthful awe at the unexpected spark of love. “She grew up way too fast… I didn’t think that I was even in her class,” he croons in the opening verse, setting the stage for a story rooted in relatability and gentle surprise. The chorus is simple but disarming: “We fell in love / Oh what a love.” No overthinking. No overproduction. Just a hook that swings with sincerity.
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Musically, drummer Matty Kirtoglou and bassist Ethan Lynch provide tight, tasteful support—nothing flashy, everything in service of the song. Their chemistry, honed on stage and in the studio, anchors the retro stylings and gives them a contemporary lift. The band’s signature touch is in the details—the “sha na na na na” backing vocals, the warm, analog-feeling production, and a rhythm section that grooves without ever overpowering.
“We Fell in Love” might not be the kind of song that screams for playlist dominance in an age of algorithmic pop. But that’s exactly what makes it stand out. It’s a throwback in spirit, sure—but more than that, it’s a reminder that sincerity still has a place in modern rock. The Perfect Storm aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re making sure it keeps turning.
As a follow-up to their chart success and a tease of what’s next, this single hits all the right notes. It’s a love song that believes in love songs—a rare thing in 2025. And for that, The Perfect Storm deserve more than a passing glance. They’ve got the heart, the hooks, and the harmony. Sometimes, that’s all you need.
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Popular AI Musicians Today
🎤 Top AI Musicians and Projects
1. DrilX (Tristan Zand)
Operating under the alias DrilX, Swiss artist Tristan Zand combines AI-driven generative techniques with live performances and digital media installations. His 2024 album AI’s Hit and AI-generated music videos have been featured in international film festivals, including selections at the 2025 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival and the Seattle AI Film Festival. Wikipedia
2. King Willonius (Willonius Hatcher)
New York-based comedian and creator Willonius Hatcher gained notoriety with the AI-generated song “BBL Drizzy,” which satirized Drake during a high-profile rap feud. The track went viral, leading to widespread remixes and even a response from Drake himself. Hatcher continues to explore AI in music and other creative endeavors. TimeDJ Mag
3. AI Covers and Mashups
AI-generated covers have surged in popularity, with virtual renditions of songs by artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and Kanye West gaining millions of views. Notably, AI-generated versions of “Heart On My Sleeve” and “Hey There Delilah” have captivated audiences online. Weam
📈 The Rise of AI in Music Creation
In 2024, approximately 60 million people used AI tools to create music or lyrics, representing about 10% of consumers surveyed. This surge highlights the growing accessibility and appeal of AI-assisted music creation. DJ Mag
🧠 AI in Mainstream Music Production
Established artists are increasingly integrating AI into their music production:
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Zedd: The German DJ and producer collaborated with Intel to incorporate AI into his album Telos, stating that AI played a crucial role in its creation. People.com
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Caribou (Dan Snaith): His 2024 album Honey features AI-generated vocals alongside his own, sparking discussions about the artistic implications of AI in music. The Guardian
🎧 Looking Ahead
The integration of AI into music continues to evolve, offering new avenues for creativity while also prompting debates about authenticity and artistic integrity. As AI tools become more sophisticated and accessible, their impact on the music industry is poised to grow even further.
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Music Is Integral to Player Experience. What Is the Psychology Behind It All?
It’s no accident that online games almost always have a musical score accompanying the visual content and the sound effects. For many players, music is a key element that helps them enjoy the game more, and even though it’s possible to turn it off they would never do it. This is a very interesting phenomenon, as the game can function normally even without music and visual cues provide enough information to make in-game decisions.
We will take a closer look at the factors that contribute to the importance of music for online casino games and other gaming genres. The psychology of gaming is fascinating, and the way we react to music in games is a really great subject to explore in depth.
Music as a Mood Regulator
The primary role of music in our lives is to help us regulate our emotional states and transition between them. Playing your favorite tune can instantly put a smile on your face, even if the day has been rough so far. Similarly, some people play high-tempo music to deliver a boost of energy and productivity, or listen to soothing ambient music when they intend to relax and go to sleep. While the range of emotions that we have within the gaming experience is not nearly as broad, it still fluctuates considerably depending on what happens on the screen.
Music can smooth out the impact of adverse in-game events, allowing the player to remain in a positive mind frame even when things are not going his way. It can also add a jubilant note when the player is winning, making the experience even more joyful. Game designers usually pick music that keeps the player in a good mood and sharpens his attention, thus adding to entertainment value of the game and well as playability. However, music can also match the theme of the game and contribute to its atmosphere (i.e. gothic music in horror games or rock and roll in urban settings).
Audiovisual Synergy Is Central to Gameplay
Playing an online game is a complex experience that forces the individual to react to audiovisual signals and make critical decisions under time pressure. Music can be used to signify specific game events (i.e. hitting a payline in online casino slot games on a Canadian site), thus helping the player to recognise the circumstances and choose the best path forward. Over time, players learn to instantly react when hearing to the tones that follow certain actions without waiting to see the incoming threat.
When skillfully used, music can actually become an element of gameplay that directly connects with what you see on the screen. The trick is not to overdo it, since too aggressive sound could be in conflict with the visual channel and have a confusing effect on players who are not too familiar with game mechanics. Judicious use of well-chosen tracks to amplify the action in strategic spots is better than using the same melody throughout the game.
Immersion Is Easier to Achieve with Music
Some players describe their online gaming experience as being in a flow state, completely focused on their moves and nearly oblivious to the world around them. While gameplay is the main object of their attention, music can help them get into the proper mindset and achieve full concentration necessary for a successful gaming session. It acts as a vehicle that takes the player deep into the game world and carries him through the entire journey.
To amplify this immersive effect, some players put their headphones on before starting the game. This way, they feel completely isolated from the surroundings and free from any distractions that could cause their attention to drift from the task at hand at a key moment. Playing with headphones is very convenient in a public setting, preventing the in-game soundtrack from bothering other people in the vicinity and giving the player a degree of discretion and privacy.
Associating Music with a Specific Game
Members of an online casino site have access to hundreds of different games and frequently switch between them on a whim. Games with recognisable music scores are easier to remember and thus more likely to attract the player to come back to them periodically. Basically, music is a part of the game’s identity and it helps to differentiate it from competing titles within the same genre. As soon as the player hears the first couple of notes, his instincts wake up and he already knows what he needs to do in order to win.
It goes without saying that choice of music affects how easily it becomes attached to the game. Some melodies are super catchy and become etched in the players’ minds after only a couple of repetitions. Most game designers don’t have the luxury of using well-known tracks from famous artists, so they rely on original scores that fit well with the game they are making. Sometimes, this seemingly minor decision has a huge impact on how the game is received and how long it stays relevant in the online marketplace.
