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Q: Hi! You’ve opened the EP with a cover of Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys — what drew you to that song, and how did you approach reimagining it without losing the spirit of the original? A: California originally included a snippet…

If you’re craving something warm, uplifting, and full of feel-good energy, Good Vibrations by California will hit the spot. The EP opens with the title track Good Vibrations, setting the mood with shimmering guitars, steady grooves, and laid-back vocals that pull you…

Q: Hi, BB! So let’s start with the obvious. Where did “I’m Not Tolerable” come from? What was going on when you wrote it? A: Hello, thanks for having me. I’m Not Tolerable is something that really needed to be said. And…

There’s a quiet kind of strength in music that doesn’t beg for attention. “I’m not Tolerable” by Bad Bubble is the final page of a story written over three years, and it carries that strength in every line. This song marks the…

Heisenberg Principle’s debut album, “Icarus,” is a confident, heartfelt indie-rock release packed with grit, charm, and a clear sense of identity. Greg Stehle, the man behind the moniker, pulls from personal experience to craft 11 tracks that feel both lived-in and alive. There’s something…

Q: Hi! When you first started working on “Block”, what was the spark or feeling that made you want to bring this track to life? A: The spark behind Block came from wanting to create something meaningful that captured feelings of pressure,…

Ionne’s new album “A Light Untruth” is a reflective, absorbing listen that stays grounded in honesty and detail. Released through 5015 Records, it marks a noticeable shift in direction for the artist as he eases away from his earlier EDM focus and…

“Block” by Pooyan Saadati is a beautifully restrained piece that manages to say a lot without raising its voice. From the start, it wraps you in a gentle, immersive soundscape that feels both personal and wide-open at the same time. There’s something…

I gave “Starlit Christmas” by Amie Tyler a listen, and honestly, it’s one of those songs that gently sneaks into your mood and stays there. The track opens with soft instrumentation and a warm, intimate vocal that immediately sets a comforting tone.…

“Every Other Weekend” from Mountain Climer, the solo project of Colorado-based artist Jeremy Climer, feels like a quiet conversation you didn’t realize you needed. It’s intimate and personal, unafraid to sit with the tough stuff. This is a song written back in…

That Old Quiet Lighthouse’s second album, “This Is What I Live For”, is a quietly confident collection that lands with heart and charm. Released on November 26 via We Go To 11 (a sub-label of Trapped Animal Records), it finds the Manchester-based…

This one feels like stumbling across an old burned CD labeled “2007 💔” at the bottom of a drawer and pressing play. “When emo meant friendship on Myspace era” isn’t trying to revive a movement. It’s just two friends honoring it. Toni…

Nadri Nami’s new single “Tradition” is a beautifully raw slice of R&B that hits close to the heart. Produced by Josh Polasz and arriving on November 28, 2025, the track mixes Caribbean bounce with a modern groove, offering both warmth and edge.…

When I first hit play on “Freedom” by Nandini Nayar, I was pulled into something genuinely uplifting. Released on May 18, 2025, this track brings a calm, heartfelt energy that feels honest from the very first note. Nandini’s voice carries so much…

“Reality, Now” by Flash Poetry isn’t just a single. It’s a moment of stillness wrapped in rhythm. The track opens the door to a space where groove meets thought, setting up the atmosphere for Nico Lim’s upcoming debut album. Smooth guitar lines,…