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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.


Zoë Modiga’s 'nomthandazo' Is a Soul-Stirring Masterpiece That Lives and Breathes Culture
Let’s be honest: there are albums, and then there are experiences . Zoë Modiga’s 2024 release, nomthandazo , isn’t just a musical...
Apr 21, 2025


Surfer Girl’s New Album "Sunset" Is a Warm Hug You Can Dance To
If sunshine had a soundtrack, it would sound a lot like Sunset , the latest album from Surfer Girl. The 14-track collection, led by the...
Apr 21, 2025


Anie Delgado Sets the World Ablaze With Her New Single "Down With You"
Some artists sing about love. Anie Delgado? She feels it. And she makes sure you do, too. Fresh off her debut EP and already known for...
Apr 20, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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