Lewis Capaldi’s “Almost” Is a Simple, Heartbreaking Reminder That Healing Is Never Complete
LOS ANGELES, CA- Lewis Capaldi has always had a gift for saying what everyone else feels but can’t quite articulate. With his new single “Almost,” from the forthcoming Survive EP (out November 14 via Capitol Records), he leans into simplicity… and that’s exactly what…
Florence + The Machine’s “Sympathy Magic” Finds Power in Vulnerability Ahead of Everybody Scream
LOS ANGELES, CA- Florence Welch has always been a master of the grand gesture. Whether she’s summoning storms on Ceremonials or finding grace amid chaos on Dance Fever, her songs often arrive like spells: cathartic, cinematic, and defiant. But “Sympathy Magic,” the latest track…
St. Panther’s “The Deal” Live Performance Finds Soul in Stillness Ahead of Strange World EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in September, I wrote about St. Panther’s Strange World a project that felt like a bold reawakening for an artist who has never fit neatly into any single genre. With “The Deal,” the latest single and accompanying live-performance video, Dani Bojorges-Giraldo…
Allie X Shines on “Reunite”- A Joyful Return to Self
LOS ANGELES, CA- Following Allie X’s career has always felt like receiving a gift. Knowing what she’s endured behind the scenes… from chronic illness and personal battles to the immense creative weight she carries as a self-producing artist… it’s hard not to marvel…
The Bobby Lees Bring Raw Punk Energy with “Napoleon” on Epitaph Records
LOS ANGELES, CA- This was my first time diving into The Bobby Lees, and man, I can’t get enough of this track. Their new single “Napoleon” hits like a blunt instrument: sharp, wild, and totally unpretentious. The vocals aren’t really sung as much as…
Rise Carmine Unleashes Dark Tension on New Single “Hooked” Ahead of Come in Closer EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Toronto multi-instrumentalist Liam Colbert (better known as Rise Carmine)released “Hooked,” it wasn’t just another single ahead of his forthcoming EP Come in Closer. It felt like a statement of intent. Colbert, freshly signed to Paper Bag Records, is leaning deep…
Kent Jamz Surprises with Soulful New Single “mi sombra” Ahead of FEAR EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every once in a while, a song lands in your headphones that forces you to reassess everything you thought you knew about an artist. For me, Kent Jamz’s latest single “mi sombra” is one of those moments. I’ve known Kent mainly…
Azam Ali Confronts Betrayal and Renewal on New Single “To Pieces” from Synesthesia
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Azam Ali released “To Pieces”, the opening single from her forthcoming Synesthesia, she asked us to witness a world at the brink. The song crackles with dark tension, chirping synths, echoing percussions, and her voice oscillating between fragility and feral…
Girl Tones Channel Youthful Rebellion in Fiery New Single “Burnout”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some bands try to polish every note. Girl Tones do the opposite: they thrive in the mess, the friction, the noise. Their latest single “Burnout” is a reminder of why I’m so taken with their music: it’s youthful, it’s rebellious, and…
Queenie Unveils Bold New Single “VASALINE” With Delicate Vocals and Powerful Lyrics
LOS ANGELES, CA- Queenie has always thrived in spaces where pop and club music blur into something uniquely hers. Emerging from New York’s queer nightlife, first as one half of the duo Sateen, she built a following on unapologetic glamour and boundary-pushing performance. Now…
