Category Fresh Music

Q: Hi! This album feels very visual. When you were writing it, were there specific places or scenes in your mind, or did those images show up after the music was already there? A: Mind can do an amazing job in painting…

Pablo Embon’s album “Plateaus & Other Enchanted Lands” unfolds with patience and curiosity, inviting you into a wide musical landscape shaped by jazz fusion, expressive arrangements, and a deep sense of intention. Embon has spent years refining his approach, and this album…

Q: “Strike of Lightning” hits with a strong energy. Can you walk us through the moment the idea for this song struck you (pun totally intended) and how it turned into what we hear now? A: When I write, I usually sit…

Rye Catchers’ new album “Dead Cool” brings a playful bite and a sharp sense of melody. Released on December 12, 2025, the nine-track project kicks off with the title song “Dead Cool”, a punchy and magnetic opener that sets the pace for…

The Low Stakes kick off their debut album with “5 Days Over”, a short and sharp track that doesn’t waste a second. At just over two minutes, it’s a burst of raw honesty and stripped-back songwriting that grabs your attention without ever…

“Lost My Groove” by The Utopiates doesn’t waste time. At just under three minutes, it’s tight, bold, and bursting with the kind of raw energy that instantly makes you perk up. There’s a defiant confidence running through it, especially in the rhythm…

When “PSYCHEDELIKA Pt.1” landed, it didn’t feel like another album release. It felt more like stepping into someone’s internal monologue — messy, poetic, and surprisingly comforting. The New Citizen Kane doesn’t hold your hand through this 17-track experience. He lets you wander,…

Distance Major paints a vivid picture with “NYC 1970s Cinema”, a track that feels like stepping into a grainy film scene set after dark. The song pulls inspiration from New York’s artistic pulse during the 1970s, focusing less on chaos and more…

Q: Hi! You’ve blended so many influences on Special Computer from electro rock to psych, jazz, and even some hip hop tones. When you’re creating, how do you decide which direction a track should lean into? A: We always start by jamming…

Nigel Hinds closes out the year with a soul-soaked gem in his new single “No Ordinary Love”. The UK-based singer brings warmth, depth, and genuine emotion to a track that feels made for quiet moments and open hearts. With smooth, heartfelt vocals…

There’s something really comforting about “The Star” by Michellar. From the first few seconds, it wraps you in warmth with soft acoustic guitar, mellow piano, and a voice that feels familiar in the best way. It doesn’t try to be anything more…

There’s a gorgeous kind of gloom dripping from “My Bloody Kisses”, the latest release from gothic metal/shoegaze project Flowers for Juno. It arrived on the 3rd of December 2025, with a sound that’s as heavy-lidded as it is emotionally charged — brooding,…

IRIEspect’s new EP “Lost In Time” is a vibrant fusion of reggae, dub, Latin, hip hop, and dancehall that hits all the right notes. The Long Island-based seven-piece delivers five tracks that each bring their own flavor, with a focus on rhythm,…

Alyson Faith’s new single “Abundance” feels like a deep exhale after a long day. The track, releasing December 12, is full of bright energy and a refreshing reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty right in front of us. There’s a…

“Zephyr Girl” by Jordan Seven is one of those songs that catches you off guard in the best way. It’s rich with emotion, smooth around the edges, and has this haunting calm that feels both comforting and intense. The track lives on…