Metal and punk are cousins, and in the new single “Standing My Ground” from heavy rockers The Veer Union, we’re reminded just how close a familial bond the two genres really have. While there’s a lot to be said about the brawn of the instrumentation in this single and its …

Eclectic pop doesn’t have to be the scattered minimalism that’s been taking over the college radio dial lately; it can be tight, focused, and even a little retro, much as it is in the new single “Leave This Town” from Summer Rain. Though it can be said that Summer Rain …

It’s a new era for indie pop, and the most credible players of an emerging generation of talent are those who are able to take from many genres to make something entirely of their own design. Estani Frizzell, frequently known just as Estani, is one of these credible players, and …

While somewhat humble in tone, there’s certainly nothing reserved about the sizzling string play you’re going to hear in the new single from Dwight & Nicole, “The Next Go Round.” Built like a top-heavy blues track but sporting as much volume as a full-blown rock n’ roller, “The Next Go …

Versatility starts outside of the studio, and KO is an artist who definitely knows this. Beyond music, he’s got quite the full plate as a barber, contractor, producer, and entrepreneur, with each role undeniably influencing the way he comes into the studio and gets behind the mic in a song …

Although strangely sourced from a Stooges-esque breed of garage rock that conflicts heartily with the more down-tuned elements of the track, there’s something about the way the percussion bleeds into the melodic componentry of Antagonista’s “Indigenous Geometry” that absolutely spellbinds me every time I hear the song or watch its …

Agility is a major attribute in modern hip-hop, and it’s something that drives the bulk of Tommy Stoner’s intriguing new content. His latest single, “Sturdy,” which features Ferregamo Swave and Ghee Boe, takes off like a Kawasaki street bike and doesn’t relent from its sonic assault for the entirety of …

Developing an identity is the cornerstone of longevity in hip-hop, and it’s clearly something that Money Coach is thinking about in his new single “No Thank You.” Rather than putting forth a beat stripped from the mainstream model, Money Coach is using a unique swing to guide his lyrics with …

While there are a lot of rappers relying on surreal hooks to make a statement in their music these days, StreetSmartz101 is going old school in his new single “Money Talk” and putting all of his stock in a slick beat the size of an elephant. Instead of using his …

You can’t beat an organic vocal like the one Chace is slinging at the moment, and with the arrival of his new single “Up 2 You” comes a litany of reasons why pop fans should be getting very excited about what this young man’s music is all about. Although there’s …

The Canadian teenage phenom cements his status as one of pop music’s next big things on his heart wrenching new single. At just eighteen years old, Tyler Lorette has generated a stunning amount of buzz, both amongst his hundreds of thousands of followers and industry insiders across Canada. On his latest single, …

The song features a vocal spotlight on Rosa Colucci. “Running (Was the Only Thing to Do)” appears on the band’s 2020 album “Undesirables and Anarchists.” “This song represents how every teenager feels when their world is falling apart and they don’t feel safe in their own home.”— Rosa Colucci, Little Wretches …