Michelle Galas – Keep The Feel In
I played this track “Keep The Feel In” by Michelle Galas this morning and I ended up dancing with a mug in my hand. That’s the mood. The beat kicks in fast and doesn’t waste time. It’s built for movement.…
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Ivelisse del Carmen – Illusion
When “Illusion” started playing, I was actually halfway through answering emails. Lights low and window cracked open just enough to let the cool air in. I stopped. Not in a dramatic way. I just leaned back in my chair and…
Debbie M – Hold On To
Debbie M just landed on my radar with a new single called “Hold On To”. It’s a soft and emotional pop song that will get you stuck on constant repeat. The song opens with calm piano and her voice right…
Emma Forgette – The Text I Never Sent
Emma Forgette’s new single “The Text I Never Sent” caught me off guard in the calmest way. It starts gently. like she’s sitting in the room telling you something she’s been holding in for a long time. Her voice is…
The Trusted – Spin
I first heard “Spin” by The Trusted while half-distracted and it snapped me back pretty fast. The opening guitar has that bright and slightly scratchy sound that is like it’s bouncing off the walls. Before I knew it, I’d stopped…
French Dogs – Tucker’s Having a Baby
Good morning! I put this on while making coffee and ended up abandoning the kitchen halfway through because I couldn’t stop moving. French Dogs have that kind of pop-rock energy that sneaks up on you. one minute you’re nodding along,…
Will Sims – I Gave It All For You
No slow build and no easing in. “I Gave It All For You” kicks the door open with thick guitars and sharp drums and you’re in it right away. That immediate hit sets the tone for what Will Sims is…
Valiancy – Voices
I put on “Voices” with headphones on, volume a little higher than usual, and just let it run without touching my phone. That felt like the right way to hear it. Valiancy comes in with a clear direction and you…
Mortal Prophets – Hide Inside The Moon
Mortal Prophets take their time on “Hide Inside The Moon” and I’m glad they do. 16 tracks, about 43 minutes, and somehow it felt like one long steady ride instead of a playlist stitched together. I played it this morning…
Night Wolf + Lois Powell – Death of the Wolf
Night Wolf just landed on my radar with his latest release “Death of the Wolf” and it didn’t take long to see why his name keeps moving through different corners of the scene. The track features Lois Powell on vocals…
Mark Vennis & Different Place – Goodbye To All That
Some albums show up right when you didn’t know you needed them and “Goodbye To All That” felt like one of those moments for me. I’d heard the name Mark Vennis & Different Place before, but this record landed at…
Trace Co. – Burn the Ships
Trace Co.’s new single “Burn the Ships” carries a message and clear sense of purpose from start to finish. The song builds around the idea of leaving the past behind and moving forward with full commitment and that message comes…
DownTown Mystic – Hard Enough (Remix) (Feat. Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent)
DownTown Mystic, the project led by writer and producer Robert Allen opens this year with “Hard Enough (Remix)” a release that leans into the roots of classic rock and rock and roll while still sounding fresh for today’s playlists. The…
Jake Vera – Lost
When I sat down with this album “Lost” I had a feeling it was going to grab me in a quiet but serious way. I wasn’t wrong. This is the kind of album that asks you to slow down a…
Aircraft – Death is around the corner
I spent a great morning with “Death is around the corner” coffee getting cold, headphones on and honestly, it felt like the right way to hear it. This is a 10-track album that asks for your time without begging for…
Redesya – BLAH BLAH BLAH
Good morning to a song that sounds like a quiet decision being made in the dark. Redesya steps into the scene with their debut single “BLAH BLAH BLAH” and it already feels like a clear statement of who they are.…
Elephant Moon – Fly Again
Danish songwriter Anders Dal aka Elephant Moon is back with a new single titled “Fly Again” and for me, it’s one of his best songs so far. The song is led by an acoustic guitar. Gently played in the background and…
Craig Small Music – THE WOLF
Craig Small Music opens the year with a focused and confident release in his new single “THE WOLF”. Built around a story inspired by 90s Japanese anime. The song follows a vengeful female character and that idea gives the track…
Mikey La Luna – Hallelujah. الحمد لله .הללויה
Mikey La Luna is back with a release that is carefully timed and thoughtfully built. His new single “Hallelujah. الحمد لله .הללויה” arrives as a clear step forward. Not only in sound but in intention. This Georgian artist has amazing…
Tim Eveleigh – Life Is Not A Competition
Life Is Not A Competition de Tim Eveleigh I sat with this album “Life Is Not A Competition” for a few listens. mostly during quiet parts of the day and it kept pulling me back in. Tim Eveleigh has a…