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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.


Kaylin Kole’s “Me This Time” Is Soulful Country Bliss for the Blues-Loving Heart
Every now and then, a song comes along that doesn’t just hit play—it hits home . Kaylin Kole’s latest single, “Me This Time,” does...
Jul 2, 2025


“Dive Bar” by Jade Hilton: A Toast to Broken Hearts and Homecomings
If ever a song felt like leaning back in a squeaky barstool, drink in hand, neon light flickering overhead— Jade Hilton’s “Dive Bar”...
Jul 2, 2025


Silk, Soul & Storytelling: Shannon Lauren Callihan's “Got You” Hits All the Right Notes
Let’s get one thing straight: Shannon Lauren Callihan doesn’t just sing—she glides. And with her latest single “Got You” , she doesn’t...
Jul 2, 2025


Molly Frances Delivers a Daydream in Disguise with hot summer
You know that feeling when the sky is clear, the heat is rising, and your heart is stuck somewhere it shouldn’t be? Molly Frances bottles...
Jul 1, 2025


Patton Magee Bleeds Vintage Soul on ‘Dying On The Vine’
From the heart of a wanderer, the New Country Western Rock’n Roll is alive and well—and it just got a new anthem. Patton Magee has always...
Jul 1, 2025


Amy Peters Finds Solace in Solitude on Her New Single ‘Privacy’
There’s something beautifully weightless about the opening moments of Amy Peters’ new single Privacy . The dreamy guitar lines shimmer...
Jul 1, 2025


Via Crowe’s “Honeydew” Is a Dream You Don’t Want to Wake From
Some songs hit you in the chest. Others sneak in gently, take your hand, and walk you through a feeling you didn’t know how to name....
Jun 29, 2025


Rei Kimura’s “The Mountains” Is the Soundtrack Your Soul’s Been Waiting For
Some songs you hear. Others—you feel . “The Mountains,” the latest release from Nashville-based artist Rei Kimura, is the kind of track...
Jun 29, 2025


The Rise and Roar of Annie LeMasters: A Star Born in Cough Syrup
There are records that make you dance. Some make you cry. Some feel like home. And then there are the rare ones—the ones that crack your...
Jun 29, 2025


Izzy Mahoubi’s “70’s Baby” Is a Glowing Indie Gem That’ll Have You Time Traveling in the Best Way
There are some songs that don’t just land in your ears—they set up camp in your daydreams. “70’s Baby” by Izzy Mahoubi is exactly that...
Jun 27, 2025


Maggie Miles Is "Melting on the Pavement" — and Dragging Our Souls with Her (In the Best Way Possible)
Let’s be honest—most songs follow a formula. Verse, chorus, repeat, bridge, maybe toss in a key change if you're feeling spicy. But every...
Jun 27, 2025


Dori Valentine’s “Hurting My Feelings” Is a Soft-Spoken Gut Punch for Anyone Still Loving in Hindsight
Some songs don’t need to shout to be heard. They whisper—right into your chest—and somehow hit harder than the loudest breakup anthem....
Jun 26, 2025
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