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Andrew Stonehome’s latest single, “Then You Fly,” is a deeply personal and beautifully crafted song that feels both timeless and achingly relevant.
The song is written as a letter to his inner child, and it unpacks the complicated process of facing old wounds and re-discovering a part of himself that he’d hidden away for years. It is as much about healing as it is about courage, and the strength that is found in confronting what scares us the most.
Eli Golden’s latest single, “Home to You,” is a shining example of how music can turn even life’s most frustrating moments into something joyful and uplifting.
Inspired by a very real 10-hour delay at the Raleigh-Durham airport, Golden takes listeners on a relatable journey filled with missed weddings, stale potato chip dinners, and the deep yearning to return to the people we hold dear. Eli’s knack for finding humor and heart in convenient situations, and an ability to translate life’s curveballs into something relatable to all.
Nicki Richards’s latest single, “You Become More Beautiful” is a stunning R&B slow jam that arrived just in time for the holiday season and the New Year.
With its rich, soulful arrangement this track exudes the kind of warmth, intimacy, and elegance that wraps the listener up in a cocoon of joy and reflection.
The inspiration behind the song is beautifully simple yet profound. Nicki found herself cruising through the sunlit streets of Florida with her mother one day, basking in the warmth of the sun’s rays and feeling the deep blessings of the moment.
Julie Haven’s “Between the Lies” is a gut-wrenching, no-holds-barred dive into the pain and confusion of emotional abuse.
It’s a deeply personal story about losing yourself in a toxic relationship and fighting to find your way back. With its raw lyrics and haunting piano melody, Haven captures what it feels like to be broken down and made to question your own worth, all while clinging to the hope that you’re more than the lies you’ve been told.
The Holiday Ramblers’ latest single “Deep in the Bayou” feels like stepping into a forgotten world where shadows stretch long and the air is thick with untold stories. Released today, their new single is an evocative journey beckoning you to wander through its winding paths to embrace the unknown.
Rooted in history, “Deep in the Bayou” was first written by Wil Medica in 1998 during the A Stillwater Satellite era.
Re-arranged some 15 years ago by Timothy Gannon, the song remained something of a dormant treasure – unrecorded, unperformed, and waiting for the right moment. That moment has finally come, with The Holiday Ramblers breathing life into it with their signature sound, transforming it into a rich, haunting narrative.
With their latest single, “It’s a Sign,” The Flip Phones deliver a buoyant indie-pop gem that perfectly balances whimsy and introspection.
Inspired by the quirky Happy Foot/Sad Foot sign in Los Angeles – a podiatry sign that locals once used to predict their day – the song ponders whether we guide our own destinies or leave them to luck and superstition.
Lindsey and Ryan, the dynamic duo behind The Flip Phones, channel this playful concept into a track that’s as thought-provoking as it is infectious.
After seven years of silence, A is for Atom roars back with “Babylon,” a track that refuses to sit quietly in the corner.
Pulsing with energy and layered with introspection, it’s the kind of song that grabs you by the collar and demands your attention. The driving rhythm is undeniable, but it’s the blend of raw grooves, shimmering synths, and Mike Cykoski’s poignant songwriting that makes this return so memorable.
Animals in Denial has always been a project defined by its unique ability to blend personal narrative with genre-defying soundscapes.
With latest single, “Operator”, Animals in Denial take listeners on a charged journey that merges elements of industrial, cyberpunk, and electronic rock.
Harriet Reynolds’s holiday single “Got the Holiday Spirit” is an instant seasonal classic that radiates warmth and joy.
Co-written with the talented NYC artist Li Mann, the song blends Harriet’s Americana roots with a festive, toe-tapping rhythm perfect for getting you in the holiday spirits.
With new single “Progress,” Sound Strider delivers a blistering critique of modern development ideology, setting the tone for his debut album, “Mechanical Animist”.
This lead single pulls no punches, laying bare the cracks in the foundation of capitalism, consumerism, and systemic oppression. All wrapped up in a hypnotic post-industrial groove, the track seethes with an existential frustration that mirrors the disillusionment of the 2020’s so far.
