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Tyler Ellis lets you in the door with “Hardwarestore”, his ninth album, and it plays out like catching up with an old friend over coffee. The Toronto songwriter has always worn two hats: he’s a working musician and a longtime music teacher,…

Matterform’s self-titled debut has been a long time coming, and honestly, that’s part of why it works so well. This Ventura five-piece, Chet Toner on guitar and sax, Javier Avila on keys, Drew Espejo on drums, Zach Manpearl on bass and keys,…

If you haven’t come across Midnight Mystery Club yet, this is a good place to start. The California duo, David Paul Newell and Llavar Mindley, writes songs that sound like they were pulled straight out of a late-70s record crate, and “Heavenly”,…

Jordan Seven’s new single “Everybody Bleeds” is one of those songs that grabs you within the first few seconds and doesn’t let go. The Orlando-based rocker built this one around a simple idea: everyone carries some kind of struggle, no matter how…

Asfixia Social has been grinding for almost two decades, and their fourth studio album, “Mess Bigger,” sounds like a band that has finally said everything they’ve been building toward. The São Paulo crew mixes punk, ska, hardcore, funk, ragga and metal into…

New Jersey songwriter Damien Musto has put in real time on the East Coast scene, from his stretch with small a.m. and Hey Tiger to touring the U.S. and Canada with OURS, and even opening for Bon Jovi at MetLife Stadium. With…

Rebekah Snyder’s “Small Town” is a warm country release that puts everyday life and community right at the center of the listening experience. The single arrived on June 19 and is already building steady radio attention, moving to number 97 on the…

London and Eryri-based singer-songwriter Jules ‘Nova returns with “DSP (Radio Edit)”, released on 9 May 2026. This alternative rock piece builds a reflective space that explores trauma, mental health struggles, and the search for inner peace. It holds a steady emotional pull,…

If you haven’t been paying attention to Circus Mind over the past year, now’s a good time to start. Their fourth LP, “Road Less Traveled”, is the kind of record that makes you remember why bands with real chops and genuine personality…

London-based singer/songwriter and actor Bgbgb (known to his fans as Bg) is the kind of artist who refuses to be put in a box. His latest release, “Character Studies”, arrived on April 24, 2026, and it’s the sort of bold, genre-blending project…

Okay, let’s talk about this one, because it genuinely deserves your attention. DownTown Mystic, the project of writer and producer Robert Allen, released “On E Street Remix” on April 3, 2026, and it’s the kind of record that reminds you why rock’n’roll…

Vancouver Celtic punk lifers The Real McKenzies return with “On Yer Bike”. The record lands on Stomp Records on May 29 and marks a new chapter after the closing of Fat Wreck Chords, while still sounding like a continuation of a long…

If you haven’t crossed paths with Matt DeAngelis yet, now’s a good time. The Southern New Jersey-based singer-songwriter has spent years building a catalog rooted in empathy, reflection, and emotional honesty, and his latest single, “Helpless To The Fire”, might just be…

If you’ve ever felt like life is equal parts beautiful and completely overwhelming, Lana Crow’s third album, “In Spirit”, might be the most honest musical companion you’ll find this year. Released on April 5th, 2026, the seven-track record is a bold and…

Fred Presley digs deep on “My Greatest Disaster”, a thoughtful song that turns personal regret into something many people can relate to. Built around Americana, folk, and bluegrass influences, the single tells a story about living with the consequences of hurting someone…