Independent musician Gregory McLoughlin releases his self-titled debut album on December 12, followed by a hometown show at Garcia’s in Port Chester on December 13. The record is the culmination of years spent performing anywhere willing to listen, from campsite singalongs to late-night parking lot sets. McLoughlin’s music is grounded in storytelling, not spectacle. His latestContinue Reading
With ‘The Perfect Girl’, Elise Trouw offers the first glimpse into her forthcoming concept album The Diary of Elon Lust, arriving February 13 via Midtopia. The song explores how everyday misogyny embeds itself in social language, told through the fictional perspective of “Elon,” a composite of male voices drawn from Trouw’s own experiences. TheContinue Reading
Singer-songwriter Ava Della Pietra continues to evolve with the release of ‘Single For Life (Acoustic)’, an intimate rework of her earlier hit. The new version replaces dancefloor rhythms with finger-picked guitar, revealing the emotional depth beneath her pop polish. The song narrates the moment when friendship shifts, when someone you’ve always leaned on fallsContinue Reading
‘For Real’, the new single from Eric Hirshberg featuring Aloe Blacc, strips away excess to reveal craft at its core. The track arrives as the lead offering from Hirshberg’s forthcoming album More Is Not The Answer (out 2026). Blacc’s performance sits perfectly in the pocket, giving the chorus room to expand without force. Sparse harmonies landContinue Reading
Portland-based indie band Murida return with ‘Tied’, a sweeping, slow-building track that unfolds as it plays. Recorded at Hallowed Halls and engineered by Mike Davis (Ratboys, Great Grandpa), the single blends intricate instrumentation into a sound that’s both intimate and cinematic. Drawing comparisons to Alvvays, Built to Spill, and Wednesday, ‘Tied’ begins with reflective guitar motifs and drifty pacing beforeContinue Reading
Los Angeles indie collective badsoma return with ‘Coffee Pot’, a shapeshifting new single that swirls with woozy textures, hypnotic rhythms, and a sense of slow-burning unrest. Built from a foundation of late-night jam sessions and collaborative reinvention, the track reflects the band’s evolving identity. What began as the work of Iranian-American songwriter Armin Fard hasContinue Reading
Hawai’i indie-punk outfit Aura Bora return with ‘I Wanna’, a blistering, bratty anthem that doubles as a breakup song and a mission statement. Led by vocalist Jhune Liwanag, the track channels frustration into pure fire; fusing fuzzy riffs, singalong hooks, and fearless lyrics that reject compromise. ‘I Wanna’ is the lead single from theirContinue Reading
Elise Trouw has launched a fictional alter ego named Elon Lust with the release of her new single ‘All You Need Is Lust’. The character, stitched together from everyday sexist encounters, is the central figure of her forthcoming project The Diary of Elon Lust, arriving February 13th. Through Elon Lust, Trouw addressesContinue Reading
Kildare-born, Barcelona-based artist Elle León Gallagher returns with her sophomore album A Chara, out now via Catalan indie label El Jardí Amagat. Following the acclaim of her single Music & Memories, Gallagher continues her exploration of connection, memory, and belonging with a record that draws on indie soul-rock, folk textures, and tender lyrical introspection. NamedContinue Reading
Nashville-based Irish-American artist Alexandra King returns with her stunning four-track EP ‘Across the Pond’. Blending original songwriting with traditional Irish influences, the project explores heritage, healing, and the enduring pull of home. Recorded with producer Evan Sieling and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves), ‘Across the Pond’ pairs King’s soulful lyricism with warm, organic instrumentation. From the nostalgic storytelling ofContinue Reading