There are protest songs that rage and then there are songs like Kristy Chmura’s “Wake Up” – quiet but resolute.
Originally released in 2018 on her debut solo album “Stained…Glass Heart”, “Wake Up” was born from deep ecological sorrow and a long-simmering desire to do something in the face of overwhelming climate change and environmental loss. In 2025, that call feels more urgent than ever and Chmura has answered it.
Alex Kramer offers up a playful New Wave inspired track to usher in the spring with his new song, Mr. Popular. Kramer lightheartedly ruminates on the transitory nature of dating in the modern world, where our infatuations and desires can be fleeting. Recorded at The Cabin Studio with producer Matty Alger, the song kicks in boldly, […]
Singer-songwriter Roxana Labatt is no stranger to re-invention. Once a high-powered Wall Street lawyer with degrees from Princeton and NYU Law, she faced a life-altering moment when a sudden health crisis forced her to reconsider everything.
That brush with mortality became a catalyst, leading her away from the rigid path of corporate law and back to the thing she had loved since childhood – music. Now, with an ever-growing body of work, Roxana has proven herself as a compelling voice in indie pop and rock, as she creates songs that blend evocative storytelling with striking melodies.
Brooks John Martin’s latest single “Straight Over Me” is a highlight track featured on his newly released self-titled album.
This is a haunting, slow-burning song that feels like drifting into the unknown. It wraps brooding intensity in lush strings, hypnotic guitar lines and Martin’s signature melancholic baritone which evokes an eerie yet cinematic atmosphere.
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.
Gracie Mauk invites listeners to embrace the pensive nostalgia of winter with her debut EP (Vol. 1), which is is a reflective journey through live instrumentals, sweetly raw vocals, and deeply thoughtful lyrics. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Gracie about the new music, dream collabs, AI, and more. Full Q&A along with links and […]
Brooklyn-based Filipino-American Indie artist CIAO MALZ (Malia DelaCruz) has released herEP, ‘Safe Then Sorry,’ via the non-binary-owned Audio Antihero label (Frog / Magana /Nosferatu D2 / Cloud), and sees her collaborate with guitarist James Chrisman (Sister.) and drummerFelix Walworth (Told Slant / Florist). In this interview spotlight, I chat with CIAO MALZ about the latest […]
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.
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.
