Durand Bernarr’s “Am I Okay?!” Is the R&B Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Know I Needed
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are artists whose names feel familiar long before you can actually place where you know them from. Durand Bernarr was one of those for me. His name always rang a bell, but in that frustrating way where you know you’ve…
Bella Kay’s “Promise?” Is a Smart, Vulnerable Indie Pop Breakout
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is already proving she understands one of pop music’s hardest tricks: making vulnerability sound effortless. Her latest single, “Promise?”, arrives with all the hallmarks of a strong indie-pop breakout, but what makes the song…
Lindsey Lomis “All Over You” Review: A Mesmerizing Breakup Anthem That Lingers
LOS ANGELES, CA- I clicked play on YouTube, not expecting much more than a casual first listen, and within seconds I was locked in. Lindsey Lomis doesn’t ease you into “All Over You.” She pulls you straight into it. The tone of her voice,…
The Haunt Return With Ferocious New Alt-Rock Single “Ghost” Ahead of 2026 Hollow Crown Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been high on the band The Haunt for a minute now. Ever since first coming across the sibling duo of Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, it’s been pretty clear to me that they possess the kind of chemistry…
Dogstar Return With “All In Now”: Keanu Reeves and Band Tap Into Gritty 90s Alt-Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- For years, Dogstar was one of those bands I never really gave a fair shot. Not because I disliked the idea of them, but because I had already formed a lazy assumption about what the experience might be like. I’ve always…
Los Frankies Ignite a New Era of Hollywood Punk with “I’m On Drugs”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles has never been short on bands trying to resurrect rock’s unruly spirit, but Los Frankies already feel like a group built to actually pull it off. Their debut album, D.E.D. City, arrives early next year, and if its first…
Arlie Reclaims His Voice with Spiritually Charged New Single “provemwrong”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Arlie’s new single “provemwrong” arrives like a jolt of raw electricity, the kind that hits your chest before your brain has time to sort out why it feels so good. There is something spiritually joyful woven through the track, even though…
Radio Free Alice Ignite Post Punk Nostalgia With Their New Single “Rule 31”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Radio Free Alice’s new single, “Rule 31,” arrives at the exact moment when the band’s momentum has become impossible to ignore. This year alone has launched them from rising curiosity to a genuine international force, a shift marked by a string…
Grace Inspace Announces Heavy Hair EP and Shares Haunting New Single “Emergency Contact”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Grace Inspace’s new single “Emergency Contact” feels like a lucid dream you can’t quite place. There’s an uncanny familiarity woven through its melody, as if it’s tugging on something half-remembered from the back of your mind. That sense of déjà vu…
Charles Kelley’s “Steal Your Heart” Channels 80s Power Pop Perfection
LOS ANGELES, CA- My first impression of “Steal Your Heart” is that it feels like Charles Kelley has stepped into an entirely new creative lane… and it suits him. The melody of the chorus (“Who’s gonna steal your heart tonight / Who’s gonna kill…
