Fading Signals question the cost of imitation on the darkly propulsive ‘Template’
Fading Signals build ‘Template’ around a tension that feels increasingly difficult to ignore. It’s the pull between individuality and conformity in a world shaped by technology, algorithms and constant comparison. The second single from the Portland band’s forthcoming debut album Metanoia, the track approaches that theme through a dark alt-rock frameworkContinue Reading
Sunny Rae Keller reflects on family and generational care with ‘Carry You On’
Californian singer-songwriter Sunny Rae Keller introduces another side of her forthcoming debut album Pocket with new single ‘Carry You On’. Centred around acoustic guitar, restrained percussion and her understated vocal performance, the track explores the relationships between parents, children and the generations that precede them. It was written during an artist residency at Château OrquevauxContinue Reading
Kimerica introduces ‘Techno Lullaby’ with the slowly unfolding ‘Venere in pellicola’
Kimerica’s ‘Venere in pellicola’ works through gradual change. Rather than presenting its electronic and pop influences all at once, the track develops in stages, beginning from a comparatively light indie-pop foundation before moving towards a darker and more club-oriented sound. Written and produced by Erica Noventa and Marcello Realdon, ‘VenereContinue Reading
Ana Schurmann brings science, design and social purpose together on ‘Peacemakers’
Ana Schurmann’s work often sits at the meeting point between disciplines, and ‘Peacemakers’ continues that approach in a comparatively accessible form. The Brazilian-born composer and multidisciplinary artist brings together cinematic pop, unusual instrumentation and a humanitarian message in a song centred on unity, compassion and collective responsibility. Entirely self-produced, theContinue Reading
Anton Donovan pulls ‘No More Tears’ into a strange new world
A successful cover doesn’t always need to compete with the original. Sometimes its greatest achievement is revealing that a familiar song can survive after almost everything recognisable about its surroundings has been removed. And Anton Donovan takes precisely that approach to ‘No More Tears’, pulling Ozzy Osbourne’s classic away from itsContinue Reading
Aidan Leclaire lets the noise fall away on the restless ‘Diving’
Growing up rarely feels like a clean ascent. More often, it resembles falling into something before understanding its depth, trying to remain agreeable while the ground quietly shifts beneath you. And on his new release ‘Diving’, Northern Virginia artist Aidan Leclaire turns that instability into a seven-track album that begins withContinue Reading
Sean MacLeod turns modern alienation ‘Inside Out’ on his thoughtful new single
Sean MacLeod has long understood that a memorable melody can carry difficult ideas further than a lecture ever could. And on ‘Inside Out’, the Irish singer-songwriter, composer and author brings that principle into sharp focus, pairing an accessible pop structure with a more searching examination of identity, isolation and the pressuresContinue Reading
Cale Anderson explores devotion through texture and repetition on ‘Yemaya (We All Come from the Goddess)’
Cale Anderson’s Y’emaya (We All Come from the Goddess)’ is an unusual record, but its eccentricity is supported by a clear sense of purpose. Across twelve tracks, the Victoria-based songwriter and producer brings together spiritual reflection, romantic language and electronic experimentation in a form that feels highly personal, even when its ideasContinue Reading
JK Jerome reaches new heights with cinematic indie single ‘I Just Want To Soar’
UK singer-songwriter JK Jerome continues the rollout of his forthcoming debut EP with ‘I Just Want To Soar’, a beautifully expansive indie release that marks another confident step forward in his evolving sound. Following ‘Profanity’ and ‘Any Moment Now’, the new single introduces richer production, blending shimmering guitars with atmospheric synths to create his most ambitiousContinue Reading
Trevor Phelps reflects on growing up with heartfelt new single ‘Old Friend’
Arkansas singer-songwriter Trevor Phelps continues the journey toward his forthcoming album ‘Small Town’ with the release of ‘Old Friend’, a thoughtful new indie-pop single that follows earlier 2026 release ‘Home Now’. While maintaining his gift for memorable melodies, the latest track takes a more reflective approach, pairing an infectious chorus with deeply personal storytelling. Rather thanContinue Reading