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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.


Carson Beyer Is on a Roll—Literally—with His New Single and Video
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when raw talent meets real-life experience and Carson Beyer is proof of that. With a voice...
Aug 5, 2025


Messy, Loud, Brilliant: Magnolia Proves Xarissa Is That Girl
There’s something magnetic about artists who make mess feel magical—and Xarissa nails that balance on her latest album, Magnolia . If...
Jul 31, 2025


Olivia Rubini’s “Long Long Time” Is the Cover That Hits Like an Original
Let’s be honest—covering a classic like Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” is not for the faint of heart. It's one of those songs that...
Jul 30, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


‘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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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