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Fuel Is Arena-Ready with Their Single “Want It”
Fuel has returned with their seventh studio album, Pendulum, and released their single, “Want It,” a stadium-worthy track.
Konstantina Buhalis
Aug 27


Ride the Wave with Surfaces' Album, All The Spaces Between
Surf Rock Meets Coffee Shop on Surfaces' “All The Spaces Between”
Konstantina Buhalis
Aug 25


Colorblind Strips Away the Noise on Their Haunting Ballad "The Countdown"
Stripped of Colorblind's usual intensity, “The Countdown” creates a cinematic portrait of someone who enters every new relationship expecting it to become another heartbreak.
Brooke Dougherty
Aug 11


Doe-Eyed Danger: Jazmin Bean’s Newest Single Cuts Deep
With “Silvering Blade,” Jazmin has tapped into something unsettling and delightful, a reminder to never judge a book by its cover because things aren’t always what they seem. Release Date: July 10, 2026 Released via: Interscope Records Article Contributed by Brooke Dougherty Photography provided by Zak Watson | @zak_watson / UMG With the release of their newest single “Silvering Blade,” London-based Jazmin Bean continues to challenge alt pop-star expectations. Since emerging
Brooke Dougherty
Aug 9


Kiss The Scientist Captures the Rite of Passage of Young Love in "Life You Want"
Drawing from the emotional pull of Midwest emo and early-2000s pop punk, "Life You Want" channels the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of love in your early twenties by Kiss the Scientist.
Brooke Dougherty
Jul 28


Good Neighbours Astound With Energizing Summer Song “Superstar”
Good Neighbours, otherwise known as Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, have released their new single “Superstar” to kick off their new sound. The fun and energizing song is perfect for anyone wanting to let go and feel the fresh air.

Monica Soriano
Jul 24


supermodel* Continues To Show His Artistry Through “adidas”
He experiments with genres, creates songs that resonate and pours out attention grabbing visuals. Article Contributed by Monica Soriano Photography by Ashley Grey The artist known as supermodel* has released “adidas”, a genre blending track written and co-produced by Frankie Beanie also known as supermodel* himself. The pop infused tune is accompanied by a simple music video that perfectly aligns with supermodel*’s previous ones in which visually, he is the center. The more w

Monica Soriano
Jul 18


Sam Smith Is Our Relationship Goals with New Single, “My Guy”
Sam Smith’s long-awaited return was worth the wait on “My Guy” Photo: Collier Schorr Article Contributed by Konstantina Buhalis Soul on the Radio Sam Smith is back with his return single after his 2023 release “Unholy” featuring Kim Petras from the album Gloria, and he’s taking us back to the start with “My Guy”. Over the last three years, Smith has been writing and recording his latest release, Hazel Eyes; his long-awaited return is met with great anticipation as fans dig in
Konstantina Buhalis
Jul 16


Jazzy and Chris Lorenzo Make “Invisible” Impossible to Ignore
The talented vocalist and DJ, Jazzy, teamed up with Chris Lorenzo to create a song full of life that is worthy of replay.

Monica Soriano
Jul 12


Dancing Through the Doom: Marino’s “I’m Sorry Mom” and the Fear of Growing Up
With upbeat indie-pop production and brutally honest lyrics, Marino captures the guilt and rebellion of a generation struggling to define success on its own terms during uncertainty.
Shyanne Vaden
Jul 8


Cade Hoppe Embraces the Unexpected Turns of Life With Song “Lake Michigan”
With its airy, nostalgic instrumentation, warm vocals, and hindsight 20/20 point of view, indie-pop artist Hoppe creates a cinematic tribute to coming to terms with life’s surprises. Article Contributed by Brooke Dougherty Album Artwork for Cade's upcoming album artwork | Artwork from Spotify Listening to “Lake Michigan” feels like rolling the windows down on a summer roadtrip, chasing blue skies, and realizing that the destination was never the point. A former finance studen
Brooke Dougherty
Jul 7


Met You at a Dinner Party: Niall Horan Settles Into His Sound on New Album
On his fourth solo album, Niall Horan trades heartbreak for home — and turns the everyday into something worth savoring.
Brooke Dougherty
Jul 4


I Love Whatever's Wrong With You: Parris Mitchell Is Done Picking a Lane
The NYC alt-pop songwriter, Parris Mitchell, on the work behind the wonder, and why he refuses to fit in one box - an Underground Radar feature.

LJ Portnoy
Jul 1


A Heartbreak in Slow Motion – Review of Marilyn Hucek’s Single “Self Destruct”
With smoky vocals and lyrics that ache, this track captures the realization that some relationships don't end with a bang, they unravel until there's nothing left to save. Article Contributed by Shyanne Vaden Rising artist Marilyn Hucek’s single “Self Destruct” tells a story about love and mutual destruction that we are all too familiar with, holding onto a relationship that is past the point of return and struggling to let go. Released June 12, 2026, the Chilean-American art
Shyanne Vaden
Jun 24


Interview: Bailey Hyneman’s Latest Release “Better Days”, Her Hopes For Listeners & New Beginnings In New York
The soulful songstress Bailey Hyneman shared with us the songwriting process for “Better Days”, musical collaborations she would love and more. Article Contributed by Monica Soriano Bailey Hyneman photographed by Lulu Shing It is not often that one can stumble across a song that states “not all bad days have silver linings” but feel a sense of joy while listening to it. “Better Days” by Bailey Hyneman portrays life perfectly, allowing a bad day to be a bad day but knowing tha

Monica Soriano
May 26


HAYLA's "Heal" Is the Song She's Been Building To
You think you know an artist. Then they hand you something like this. "Heal" isn't the HAYLA you've been dancing to — it's the one she's been keeping to herself. And we're so glad she's finally letting us in.

LJ Portnoy
Apr 18


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


Franklin Jonas Drops Newest Single, High & Sad And We’re Feeling Every Word
Released today, High & Sad is the kind of song that doesn't announce itself; it just finds you. Franklin Jonas and The Byzantines have crafted something that exists in the in-between: not quite a ballad, not quite a confessional, but somewhere more honest than either.

SoundCheck Team
Mar 27


From Film Scores to the Dance Floor: Aaron Hibell Finds Alignment on Synchronicity
The producer blends cinematic ambition with trance energy on his most intentional project yet. Article Contributed by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Photos contributed by UMG 1824 For Aaron Hibell, releasing Synchronicity isn’t simply about putting out another album. It’s about revealing a body of work that has been quietly forming for years — one shaped by patience, instinct, and a creative philosophy rooted in timing and trust. Across its 11 tracks, Synchronicity blends orchestra
Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff
Mar 21
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