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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.


Wake Up Paradise Wants to Be Your “Happy Place” — And Honestly, Same
You ever have one of those days where your vibe is stuck somewhere between crying in your car and scrolling sad memes at 2am? Yeah. We’ve...
Jun 7


Sophie Giuliani Is the Guitar Hero of Our Generation—And It’s Time Everyone Knew It
If you’ve been lucky enough to catch a stadium-sized show in the last few years—from BLACKPINK’s explosive stages to the soul-baring...
Jun 4


Daydreams in Dior: Avery Cochrane’s “Existential Crisis at the Tennis Club” Feels Like Our Inner Monologue in Disguise
There’s something quietly cinematic about the new single from Seattle-based singer-songwriter Avery Cochrane. It’s like a lost scene from...
Jun 4


Dying to Live: Davide Dalmonte's Raw Indie Anthem Wraps Us in a Hug of Hope
Let’s talk about the kind of song that doesn’t just hit play in your ears, but sets up camp in your soul. That’s exactly what Davide...
Jun 3


Daisychain’s “Rivers" Is an Epic Cinematic Burn You’ll Want to Keep on Repeat
There are songs that make you dance.There are songs that make you feel .And then, there are songs that blow in like a thunderstorm,...
May 31


Similar Kind’s ‘i know (didn’t know)’ Is the Groove-Heavy Gut Punch You Didn’t Know You Needed
You know those songs that make you dance before you even realize what the lyrics are saying? And then you do hear them—and suddenly...
May 31


Erin Gibney’s ‘Wasted Potential’ Hits You Right in the Feels—And You’ll Thank Her for It
Let’s talk about Erin Gibney—the soft-spoken powerhouse who's been slowly and beautifully cracking open her chest and letting us peek...
May 31


Kaylee Lauren’s “What Friends Do” Is a Gorgeous Call-Out Wrapped in Velvet
There’s a special kind of heartbreak that hits when the truth finally catches up with the lies—and Kaylee Lauren captures that exact...
May 30


Van Buren’s “Back To You” Is a Love Letter to the One Who Never Leaves Your Heart
There’s something about the ache of a love you can’t shake—the kind that lingers like a melody, long after the last note fades. Van...
May 30


Isabelle Gitlin Opens Up About Doubt With A Ton Of Soul in Her New Single “It Still”
Let’s talk about that moment in a song—you know, the one where your ears perk up, your shoulders relax, and you realize you’ve stumbled...
May 30


Lila Forde’s “Vessel” Is a Spellbinding Masterpiece—and Possibly Our Favorite Song This Year
Some songs feel like they were plucked straight out of a film scene—the ones where the air is thick with feeling and nobody says a word...
May 30


“Virginia” by Boys Go To Jupiter Is the Song You Didn’t Know You Needed—Until Now
You ever hear a song and instantly know— this is it ? That rare blend of perfect production, top-tier storytelling, and a vibe so...
May 30
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