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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.


Mckenna Blake’s “Wishing Well” Is a Dreamy Debut That Feels Like a Deep Breath of Fresh Air
Every once in a while, a new artist comes along and drops a song that makes you stop mid-scroll, mid-thought—mid everything . That’s...
Jul 30


HAAS & Abstract Light It Up (Then Burn It Down) with “NEON LOVE”
There’s something cathartic about a breakup song that doesn’t beg or whisper. It roars . And in “NEON LOVE,” HAAS doesn’t just walk...
Jul 29


Olivia Terpin’s “Stay Like This” Will Break Your Heart in the Best Way
There are songs that hit you, and then there are songs that hold your hand while they do. Olivia Terpin’s latest release, “Stay Like...
Jul 29


‘Oh Well’: Emily Vaughn Turns Betrayal Into a Glittery Middle Finger
Okay, let’s talk about the song of the summer — and maybe the rest of your emotionally turbulent life. Emily Vaughn just dropped her...
Jul 25


Randy Beth’s 'overstay' Is a Quiet Confession for Those Who Can’t Walk Away
There’s something quietly stunning about overstay , the latest release from Randy Beth. It doesn’t try to be loud or dramatic—it just...
Jul 24


Lindsey Rose Black’s “Texas Hammer” Nails It — And We’re Still Floating
Every now and then, a song comes along that feels like home. Not the picture-perfect kind of home with matching throw pillows and...
Jul 23


Eliza Harrison Smith’s “Meteor” Hits Like a Heartbeat in Freefall
Sometimes a song doesn't just sound good—it feels like something. Like a first kiss in the rain. Like driving home at night with someone...
Jul 23


Ella Collier’s “DON’T FOLLOW ME” Just Changed Our Playlist—and Our Outlook
Alright. Pause your playlist. I have a banger alert —and not in the overused, watered-down way. I mean a real one. Ella Collier just...
Jul 23


Astral Echoes & Birthday Shoes – Scarlett Blind Is Playing With Gravity
There are songs, and then there are experiences. Scarlett Blind’s “Birthday Shoes” falls firmly into the latter category. I wasn’t ready....
Jul 23


Jady’s New Single “White Casket” Is a Battle Cry in Disguise — And It’s Glorious
Columbus alt-duo Jady is back, louder and bolder than ever. Their brand-new single “White Casket” is officially out now—and if this...
Jul 18


Katie Belle’s “Bad Dreams” Is a Late-Night Escape Wrapped in a Shimmering Indie Pop Glow
You know that feeling at 3AM when your mind won’t shut off and you’re just lying there, tangled in your sheets, chasing sleep that won’t...
Jul 16


Bradley Hale’s “Redneck Roll” Is Pure Country Fire — An Instant Classic Out of Small-Town Ontario
If you’ve ever rolled the windows down on a dirt road with the sun just starting to dip behind the trees, this is your soundtrack....
Jul 16
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