Author: Alice Harper
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“Opening Line”: Magic, Confusion, and Regina Song’s Pop Aesthetic
Singaporean singer, songwriter, and viral pop sensation Regina Song presents her new single “Opening Line” along with its music video – a light yet emotionally rich statement in which her signature diaristic pop is revealed in a new light. At its core, she continues to rely on an intuitive, journal-like approach to songwriting, but the…
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“Connects by Water”: an Airy Dialogue Between Musicians from Chicago and the Basque Country
The Chicago trio Black Duck (bassist/guitarist Douglas McCombs, guitarist Bill MacKay, and drummer Charles Rumback) and Basque singer and musician Elena Setién present “Connects by Water.” Its airy and expansive melodies are colored by gently undulating waves of feedback. The Chicago trio is a natural partner for collaboration with the acclaimed Basque musician. The shared…
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Max Maryott and “Don’t Call Me”: Dance, R&B, and a Personal Confession in One Rhythm
Max Maryott is a Southern California–based artist who is steadily shaping his own sound at the intersection of pop, R&B, and dance music. His style leans into an intimate, almost tactile sonic language, where movement and emotion operate in the same rhythm. This becomes especially clear on his new track “Don’t Call Me”: its calm,…
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Summer Vibes from Kevin David Kaydee
Kevin David Kaydee is a seasoned musician with extensive experience in the industry, having worked for many years in house music alongside Swedish producer Martin Zeidner (formerly known as Rody Martin Eriksson). Born in Nigeria, he is also known as kevin Akpomiemie Emmanuel DAVID-Ichekor. Over time, Kaydee has expanded his style beyond house music, exploring…
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‘Shame on Me’ – About Religion, Power, and the Right to Oneself
Jeanie is the musical alias of Los Angeles-based songwriter Christy Lamb. Her songs are shaped by vivid observations, subtle lyricism, and restrained emotional expression, through which she weaves personal experience and shared realities into honest, sometimes painful stories. In her new track “Shame on Me,” she turns to the boundaries between church and state, also…
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‘The Grind’ by Saint Micah: a Visual Story of Personal Transformation
Pop artist and virtuoso pianist Saint Micah (formerly Micah McLaurin) has released the official music video for his dance single “The Grind,” directed by visual artists and fashion photographers Domen and Van De Velde. According to the directors, the video explores themes of identity and how one’s sense of self can be distorted under societal…
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“Sixteen :)”: Nostalgia, Friendship, and Coming of Age in Karhys’ New Track
“Sixteen :)” is a nostalgic track born from Karhys’ real-life reunion with her childhood best friend after years of silence. The song emerged after a late-night conversation that felt like reopening a “box of memories,” taking her back to her teenage years – with their emotional distance, vulnerability, and the fleeting sense of becoming a…
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“THINKING BOUT ME”: a Playful Reflection on Memories from Matt Hansen
Independent artist Matt Hansen returns with his new single “THINKING BOUT ME,” in which he leans into a lighter, more playful side of his sound. According to the musician, the song was inspired by a familiar feeling – that sudden moment when your heart “skips a beat” and you catch yourself thinking about someone from…
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Lively, Sharp, and Honest: Steph Fraser’s New Track “Cold Hard Facts”
A woman with a van and a mild obsession with pigeons is the kind of presence you don’t easily forget once you’ve heard her. Independent singer-songwriter Steph Fraser releases her single “Cold Hard Facts” – a lively, sparkling indie pop track built on dense layers of acoustic guitars and a chiming 12-string Rickenbacker that quickly…
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Rob Bellamy & The Rebel Hearts: Music About Winters, Labor, and Character
“Cold Country” – is the debut single of the country-rock band Rob Bellamy & The Rebel Hearts from New England. A powerful, cinematic anthem about pride in one’s place in the world, resilience, and an attitude shaped by long winters and hard labor. In sonic terms, it sits somewhere between Noah Kahan, Koe Wetzel, and…
