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Before DARK: HAYLA at Breakaway Columbus 2026
HAYLA played a sun-drenched main stage at one of the country’s loudest EDM festivals, Breakaway Music Festival, in Columbus, OH.

LJ Portnoy
May 31


Album Review: Josceppi’s Riveting New Album ‘Chämeleon’
Article Contributed by Monica Soriano It seems that artists don’t always have the monthly listeners that are equivalent to their talent. This is the case for Josceppi. ‘Chämeleon’ is a wonderful piece of storytelling that has the potential to grab the attention of many new listeners. While starting the listening journey it was clear that this was intentionally crafted and Josceppi as an artist has a clear direction. The alternative pop rock meets classic rockstar feel is a de

Monica Soriano
May 24


The Excitement Surrounding BTS’ Comeback: New Album Arirang, Upcoming Tour and Soldout Army Bombs!
BTS is known as the act that paved the way for K-pop to reach mainstream audiences, and after years of absence, they're back and ready to hit the stage.

Monica Soriano
May 4


Iris Copperman’s Voice and Songwriting Talent Shines Through in New EP Middle School Dropout
A 14-Year-Old's Debut EP That Writes Itself Into Your Chest, Iris Copperman Doesn't Hold Back.

Monica Soriano
Apr 13


Dead Wrong Lay It All Out on Debut Full-Length Album “The Extent”
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Dead Wrong photographed in Philadelphia, PA - Photo by Chris Lopez (IG: @ chrislopezest89 ) Philadelphia has never had a shortage of bands willing to wear their hearts on their sleeves. It's practically a city requirement. But Dead Wrong, the four-piece pop-punk outfit made up of Matt McKay, Stephen Morrell, Roberto Marcial, and Dan Fedele, do something a little more specific than just feeling things loudly. On their debut full-length T

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 4


J. Cole’s The Fall Off Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
J. Cole has released what he says is his final album, The Fall Off, after years of success. The double album debuted first on the Billboard 200 and is the follow-up to his 2021 album, The Off-Season. Debuting to positive critical reception, The Fall Off may be J. Cole’s magnum opus.
Konstantina Buhalis
Mar 11


Inside Em Beihold’s Upcoming Album, “Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter”
Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Photo Contributed by 1824 / UMG During a press conference with Em Beihold, she opens up about her upcoming debut album, Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter, set for release on February 27, 2026. Throughout the conversation, Beihold offered an honest look into her creative process, the themes behind the album, and the personal growth that shaped the project. Who is Em Beihold? Em Beihold is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who has built h

Fernando Flores
Mar 5


SINGLE REVIEW: Die To Fall – The Maine
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photo Provided by Spotify Die To Fall is The Maine’s first release off their upcoming record Joy Next Door, and it already feels like a song made to be shared. It has that indie alternative glow to it, but with a beat you can still move to. The kind of song that turns into a group scream at a summer show, arms thrown over each other’s shoulders, yelling “I feel alive” like you mean it. There’s something really freeing about it. It feels

Rebecca McDevitt
Mar 4


I Am Is The Sound of Lexa Gates Claiming Her Space
Photo by Sasha Camacho Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Lexa Gates’s “I Am” unfolds like a conversation you don’t rush through. It’s an album that takes its time not because it’s unsure of itself but because it understands that self-definition isn’t something you arrive at all at once. This project moves with patience and purpose; tracing the quiet evolution of someone learning how to live inside their own truth. It doesn’t posture or over-explain. It simply exists con

Fernando Flores
Feb 28


Harry Styles Explores New Sound with “Aperture”
He’s back! Harry Styles releases the first single from his new album ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ along with tour dates and a music video!
Stepping into a different sound, Harry Styles’ release of “Aperture” leaves many stunned. While it is very clear by the title of the album that it would involve some sort of disco, dance, house or EDM influences it still left many puzzled. Not necessarily in a bad way, but rather, people are left curious about this new direct

Monica Soriano
Feb 18


Nat & Alex Wolff Explore Emotional Honesty and Experimentation on Their Latest Album
The sibling duo lean into restraint, vulnerability, and unexpected sonic turns on their most exploratory project yet.
There’s something quietly disarming about the way Nat & Alex Wolff approach this album. It doesn’t rush to impress, doesn’t clean itself up for easy consumption, and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: emotionally lived-in, occasionally messy, and deeply honest. This is not a record that begs for perfection. It asks for patience.

LJ Portnoy
Feb 11


Locket by Madison Beer — An Album Review That Hits Where It Hurts
Madison Beer’s new album Locket feels like being let into something private. The album moves gently, almost carefully, through heartbreak and loss, never forcing big moments but letting emotion build naturally. There’s a softness to it that makes the heavier moments hit harder, and a sense that every track belongs exactly where it is. This is Madison Beer at her most vulnerable and most confident, all at once.

LJ Portnoy
Feb 5


Meels Shares her Inner World with Us
Recently, we had the opportunity to hear Meels talk about her upbringing, inspirations and new sound. She spoke with such genuine care for her craft that it became clear why she’s continuously growing as an artist. She has built this wonderful folk-country world, as she invites us into it, we can see just how much meaning there is behind her music.

Monica Soriano
Jan 29


Harry Styles Wants To Disco In 2026, Occasionally
The surprising news of a Harry Styles comeback this year leaves many emptying their bank accounts in hopes of a tour or residency.
Out of nowhere, in different cities around the world, Harry Styles promo began popping up. The words WE BELONG TOGETHER are plastered on walls. It could only mean one thing: a comeback. Indeed, Harry Styles announced a surprising new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. set to be released March 6, 2026.

Monica Soriano
Jan 22


Internet Sensation Jordi Establishes Her Pop Sound with Debut Self-Titled Album
The 22-year-old internet sensation is making her debut as an artist with a pop-focused album.
Releasing a first project can be nerve-wracking to some and a breeze for others. It is the beginning of establishing oneself within the music industry. Finding a sound, collaborating with people, and working out the details are all important steps. Jordi has amassed millions of followers across social media platforms, a huge accomplishment for someone who is only in her early 20’s.

Monica Soriano
Jan 21


Panda House – Panda House (Album Review)
Panda House, one of the local legends of Detroit, is releasing their sixth album. Formed in 2012, Panda House has been on the circuit for a while, after their 2024 EP, The Means, and their return with their latest album, a self-titled journey spanning their career to date, accompanied by a vinyl release through Third Man Records.
Konstantina Buhalis
Jan 16


Sitting With the Mess: Alex Ray on Art and Survival
Alex Ray has the kind of origin story that sounds like a dare.
Manchester, Kentucky. A home shaped by faith and learning. A path that led her to law school, graduating valedictorian, and into commercial litigation. On paper, it looked like an arrival. In reality, it felt like an erasure.
“I was losing my hair,” she told us, remembering her first year practicing law. “I was working constantly. I just remember thinking, something’s gotta give.”

LJ Portnoy
Jan 15


Charlotte Sands: “one eye open” - The Bold Single Leading The Way For Her New Album
Charlotte Sands expresses her personal feelings through her latest single, “one eye open.”
The single “one eye open,” by Charlotte Sands, is a gloomy escape to freedom in which she paints a clear picture of her feelings through her lyricism. The song sounds almost dreamlike with somber undertones and a release of emotions through Charlotte's vocals. It is a direct focus on the anxiety experienced in an unhealthy relationship, being told directly from Charlotte’s perspectiv

Monica Soriano
Jan 12


EP REVIEW: Blissed Out - Broadside
Broadside has been teasing us with pieces of Blissed Out for months and now that the full EP is here, it feels like the complete picture finally arrived. It is emotional. It is catchy. It is honest in that way Broadside fans love. They kicked things off back in April with “I Think They Know,” a song that puts every overthinker right in their feelings.

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 22, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Give In To Let Go (The Falling) - Milahroy
f you have not listened to Milahroy yet, we suggest adding him to your playlist right now.
His new album, Give In To Let Go (The Falling), is the perfect introduction to an artist who’s stepping into his most honest, intentional, and emotionally charged era yet. What began as a tight and intimate EP has now evolved into a complete story with three new tracks that deepen the world he built back in June when we first featured him.

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 18, 2025
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