Tag: new music
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Holding On and Letting Go: Mourning Doves by Sleep Habits
Life moves, seasons change, and some songs stay tucked away until the right moment. There is a quiet beauty in holding onto them long enough for them to find their rightful place in the world. New Orleans-based indie-folk artist Sleep Habits embraces this patience on Mourning Doves, a reflective EP built from older tracks that…
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Rose Vaughn Makes a Striking First Impression with Her Self-Titled Debut Album
When Rose Vaughn released “Caught in a Lie” last summer, its raw honesty and twangy edge hinted at something bigger on the horizon. Now, nearly a year later, she emerges in full bloom with her striking self-titled debut album, Rose Vaughn. Lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to experience albums as complete works—and I’ve…
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Encouraging Catharsis and Providing a Way Forward: Go Gentle by Ian Fisher
Missouri-born singer-songwriter Ian Fisher self-released his impressively personal album, Go Gentle, at the beginning of the month. With a title that turns Dylan Thomas’ well-known poem “Do not go gentle into that good night” into a positive suggestion rather than a pleading argument, Go Gentle is an album about the strength one can find in…
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Taking Ownership Over Heartache: “When You Go” by Rita Mae
Rita Mae kicks off their latest single by crooning, “If you don’t call me when you land / That’s how I’ll know that it’s over,” a devastating blow to a lover who likely never deserved her. Following a run of singles that all appear on her Kiss the Sky EP, “When You Go” is a…
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Anya Gupta and “maya’s song”
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Anya Gupta is an emerging queer singer-songwriter. Following the release of 2021 EP, i (don’t) know you, as well as a string of singles including “gale” and “jackie,” Gupta recently released “maya’s song,” a wistful ballad dedicated to a best friend who unexpectedly passed away. Exploring love, grief, and memories shared…
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Seizing the Day and Soaring High – FIND THE ORBIT by CRAVITY
After debuting in 2020 and receiving the title of “Super Rookie” due to their immediate chart success, the nine-member K-pop boy group CRAVITY is back with their three-track single album FIND THE ORBIT. Celestial symbolism follows the group wherever they go from their visuals to their styling, so it’s fitting that this album comes at…
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Venus’ New EP, Things Change, Explores Time, Transformation, and Moving Forward
On a Monday night, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of Venus, a talented artist whose unique style and captivating presence have quickly made her one of my favorites. With her gap-toothed smile, she told me all about her latest EP, Time Change– one she wrote, sang, and solely produced. A California…
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Yearning for More Than a Friendship: “Big Picture” by Grace Gardner & buffchick
When I heard that Grace Gardner was teaming up with buffchick for their latest single “Big Picture,” I knew it was going to be good. Both indie singer-songwriters with folk, pop, and rock elements in their music, the pairing immediately made sense. buffchick released their debut album, showtime, earlier this year, and Grace is preparing…
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Three New Artists You’ve Never Heard Of
fcukers From the vibrant atmosphere of underground raves to electrifying tours, Fcukers is a band that deserves your attention. If you live in New York and haven’t discovered their sound, you’re missing out on something extraordinary. Known for their unforgettable concert experiences, this band brings an incredible energy that enthralls the crowd. Consisting of Shanny,…
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Midwestern State of Mind with – Ohio All The Time by Momma
Brooklyn-based quartet is keeping their post-grunge vibe alive with their latest release, “Ohio All The Time.” Following their 2022 album, “Household Name,” the band has crafted their recent single to reflect the experiences and emotions they gathered while on tour. This new single masterfully blends the raw energy of their live performances with moments of…
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rowena fysx says “don’t text me back” in her latest ep
Rowena Fysx is garnering quiet success in the Toronto area. Her Filipino-Canadian background gives her a slight edge that I was initially intrigued by. I discovered her on Instagram in the ‘audios’ section, and upon reaching her page, I observed a heavy focus on visual narratives. Single after single, Fysx is building her discography to…
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Karma’s a Bitch, and Heartbreak “Tastes Like Shit,” According to BIZZY’s Latest Single
More often times than not, there are two sides to ending a relationship: the heartbreaker and the heartbroken. The one who walks away feeling free, triumphant, or even indifferent, and the one left devastated, confused, and downright horrible. Alt-pop artist BIZZY explores the idea of being on both sides in her latest single, “Tastes Like…
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The Funky and Incredibly Catchy, “Talk” by Fleshed Out
I’ve been in a real funk lately. It’s a cyclical funk, typically falling into it near the end of the summer every year, where I seem to lose interest and motivation for everything. I’m falling behind on reading, catching severe writer’s block, and falling behind on keeping up with the latest song releases. However, while…
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Brye and Tessa Violet Remind Us That Our Bodies Are Our Friends
Self-love is something that can be hard to come by, but sometimes, all it takes is a song to remember that we should love our bodies for who they are. That is exactly what alt-pop artist Tessa Violet and singer-songwriter Brye have done on their latest track, “My Body’s My Buddy.” While at first the…
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Mirani and Mingi Are Calling: Why You Need to Hit Them Up with Their Latest Track
On her latest single “Hit Me Up,” South Korean hip-hop artist, MIRANI, partners with ATEEZ rapper, Mingi, to take a bubbly approach at explaining the back-and-forth dynamic of a relationship where mixed messages are the primary language. Lyrics in the pre-chorus like “Do you want me? Or is it just me wanting you?” summarize the…
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