Alex Thomen isn’t the kind of artist you can easily pin down. Trained as a composer, he has written everything from cinematic trailer music to intimate solo piano pieces, and now he’s dropped a satirical rock single that feels both timely and timeless.
“Where Did They Go Wrong?” is sharp, funny and just a little bit tragic. It’s a song that digs into the irony of people you once knew taking turns you never would have expected. Continue reading
At a time when so much of the world feels divided and loud, Kat Lee Rivers offers something different—a song that leans into empathy rather than noise. Her new single, “American Heartbreak (Acoustic Version),” is stripped down to its essence, guided by Rivers’ warm, unguarded voice and the understated guitar of Grammy-winning producer Bob Lanzetti … Continue reading
One Hundred Moons continue to push the boundaries of their sound with the release of “Volodya,” a hypnotic and tension-filled new single out today. The track is the second glimpse into the band’s highly anticipated album Black Avalanche, offering a deep exploration of the darker, more cinematic side of their music. While lead single “Black … Continue reading
Grief is not a straight line, and Mifarma’s “The Five Stages of Grief” makes no attempt to flatten it into one. Instead, the track unfolds in movements that mirror the messy, nonlinear way we live through loss. New York-based artist Danielle Alma Ravitzki, performing as Mifarma, has crafted a song that is less about mourning … Continue reading
“Rise” hits like a slow motion collision you can’t look away from. From the opening piano chords, there’s a mournful, searching quality, a reflection of the climate despair so many of us can feel.
Elias Schutzman, the mind behind Revvnant, calls it a “slow-motion car crash”. It’s horrifying, hypnotic and strangely beautiful all at once. And it’s “Rise” that carries that tension through layers of rage, despair and fleeting hope, echoing the emotions we feel as we watch the world unravel.
The visualizer to accompany the track was created by Morgan Beringer Studio, which has been BAFTA nominated for its video art and post production work. This video mirrors the tension in “Rise” perfectly. Continue reading
There is no voice as distinctive in alt-dance-rock as Kate Pierson’s. Just ask Iggy Pop, Jack White, and R.E.M., all of whom enlisted her vocal contributions for such memorable tracks as “Candy,” “Venus,” and “Shiny Happy People,” respectively. Best-known as a founding member of the singular, trailblazing B-52s, Pierson is beloved for her soaring vocals … Continue reading
Some songs arrive like a thunderclap. Others slip in unnoticed, weaving their way into your subconscious until you realize they’ve taken root. Cameron Stenger’s latest single, “Lingering,” falls squarely into the latter category. A quiet, emotionally rich meditation on memory and aftermath, the track serves as the first glimpse into his forthcoming album Lighter, due … Continue reading
Following the quiet emotional power of Mourning Covers, singer-songwriter Mourning Coffee returns with Mourning Covers 2, a stark, intimate reinterpretation of songs by fellow local artists. With its skeletal arrangements and dark folk sensibility, the new record strips each original down to its lyrical essence, capturing the melancholy heartbeat at the center of every track. … Continue reading
Clem & Clearlight, the debut solo album by Clementine Moss, exists in a rare space—somewhere between singer-songwriter intimacy, ambient dreamscapes, and spiritual resonance. Best known as the rhythmic engine behind Zepparella, Moss’s first solo outing swaps drums for directness, crafting a record that’s at once cinematic and deeply human. Out May 30, Clem & Clearlight … Continue reading
Following the success of her previous singles, Denise Marsa’s “STOP (Until Dawn Remix Extended Version)” blends her lush, chill vocals with a cinematic, downtempo production. The remix elevates the track “Dry Spell” with hypnotic melodies and evocative lyrics, tailored for late-night playlists and underground dancefloors alike. The track also features backup vocals and a soaring … Continue reading
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