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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.
MOBLEY Has Entered His Mastermind Era — And We're Just Living in It
By someone who’s been blasting “No Exit” on loop and probably will until the album drops. Mobley isn’t just dropping singles. He’s...
Apr 19
Wurme Is Taking Over—and We’re All Just Living in the Bassline
You know that moment at a festival when the lights drop, the bass kicks in, and the entire crowd moves like one massive, pulsing...
Apr 17
Melo B Jones Is Preaching the Gospel of Boom Bap Soul—and We’re Listening
If you’re not already riding the Melo B Jones wave, now is the time to get on board. The Johannesburg-based singer, songwriter,...
Apr 16
Andrew Weaver’s “wyg, wya” Is the Gritty, No-Destination Anthem You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’ve ever dreamed of hopping on a Harley, throwing on your favorite worn-in leather jacket, and disappearing into the summer horizon...
Apr 14
Ava Like Lava is Heating Up the Pop Scene with Viral Hit “Good on You”
If you're not already obsessed with Ava Like Lava , let us be the first to say: get on the train now — because it’s speeding straight to...
Apr 14
Ben Rodrigues Paints the Town “Red” with New 5-Track EP — and It’s a Total Banger
Okay, let’s just say it: Ben Rodrigues is that guy right now. The South African pop phenom, straight outta Durban, is turning every...
Apr 14
Chad Bailey Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in Soulful New R&B Gem “Emotionally Unavailable”
Let’s get one thing straight — Chad Bailey is not your average R&B singer. Born in Kingston, raised in Queens, and rooted in a deep love...
Apr 14
The Young Fables Spin Gold with “Good At Hurting” on Their New Album Short Stories
Let’s talk about The Young Fables — you know, that magnetic country/pop duo from Maryville, Tennessee that somehow manages to tug at your...
Apr 14
Lia Braswell is Stepping Into the Spotlight with Mesmerizing New Pop Single “But I’m Ready”
If you’ve ever seen Lia Braswell thrashing behind a drum kit with A Place To Bury Strangers or channeling raw energy onstage with Le...
Apr 14
Mars Baby Drops a Dreamy Indie Debut with Handsome Luke & The Heartbreakers
Mars Baby, the genre-shifting crooner from Cape Town—now repping Johannesburg—has officially arrived . After years of bubbling under with...
Apr 10
Alann8h’s “Bittersweet Notions”: A Journey Into Vulnerability and Introspection
There’s something beautifully raw about Alann8h’s new EP, Bittersweet Notions . Released late in 2024, this 7-track masterpiece feels...
Apr 9
Kanner's "Grass Is Greener" EP Is the Future—And It's a Total Banger
Photography by Acacia Evans If there’s one artist who proves that the future of rock isn’t just guitars and grunge—it’s Kanner. The...
Apr 8
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