“Little Gems” feels like a beautifully curated mix of styles and stories. What was the inspiration behind the album’s title, and how did you go about choosing which ‘gems’ made the final cut? Nolen: I had a handful of songs that I had written during the recording sessions for ‘The New Day at Dawn’ album that weren’t finished or didn’t fit on the album when it was finished. At the time I was working on the metaphysical concept album ‘The Shining Ones’ that was a completely dif

There’s something about New York in the winter that makes love feel cinematic. Maybe it’s the late nights, maybe it’s the way the city hums like it knows your secrets. Either way, K DANIEL  has bottled that feeling and set it to a groove. Formerly known as KFIR, K DANIEL’s name change isn’t just cosmetic, it signals a shift. A sharpening. A stepping fully into himself. This new era feels fearless and intentional, like he’s peeled back the layers and decided vulnerability is t

Some covers feel like karaoke with better lighting. This one feels like a séance. Daniel Martin & The Infamous are not in the business of playing it safe, and their upcoming B-side release, a cover of Metallica’s 1986 classic “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” - proves exactly that. Dropping on the 40th anniversary of Master of Puppets  (March 3, 1986), the track isn’t just a tribute. It’s a confrontation. If you’ve been following the band’s 2025 album Gone Days of Silence , you alr

There’s a fragile kind of beauty in “Fading Dreams,”  Pink Crush’s latest release, the kind that only exists when someone is brave enough to sit with loss instead of running from it. The song unfolds slowly, inviting listeners into a dreamlike reflection on grief as transformation rather than absence. Pink Crush is the solo record of Teresa Flowers , a Portland-based artist whose life has always orbited around creation. Raised by musician parents, she’s been performing and wr

There’s a certain kind of confidence that doesn’t need a rollout, a viral moment, or a perfectly timed caption. It just shows up, steady and unbothered, and lets the work speak. That’s the space Terrence Esquire Huggins occupies on Fck Being Famous , a project that feels less like a flex and more like a necessary truth-telling session, the kind that happens late at night when the noise dies down and honesty finally has room to breathe. Esquire isn’t new to this. A Latin Gramm

Somewhere between a glitchy game console startup sound and a boom-bap head nod, MC Zappa presses play - and suddenly, you’re not just listening, you’re being questioned. Hailing from Yonkers, NY with roots stretching down to Atlanta, MC Zappa isn’t interested in fitting neatly into any box. He’s the architect of Bit-Hop , a genre he built from the ground up by fusing 8-bit video game music with the grit and cadence of Golden Age hip-hop. Think pixelated synths colliding with

Originally from San Diego but shaped by miles on the road, the husband-and-wife duo Brett and Leanna “Lee” Patterson have quietly carved out a sound that feels both familiar and untouchable. They call it Cowgirl Surf , a hazy blend of Americana, psych-folk, outlaw country, blues, and lo-fi rock that feels sunburnt, dusty, and slightly haunted in the best way. Think desert highways, thrift-store amps, and songs that sound like they’ve lived a few lives already. Married since 2

There’s something immediately grounding about “In The Blood.”  Not flashy, not overworked, just honest in that quiet, confident way that sneaks up on you and refuses to let go. Matthew Morgan has always written like someone painting scenes instead of chasing hooks, and this collaboration with Jamie Ravine feels like a natural extension of that instinct. Rooted in indie, alternative, and folk traditions, the song leans on a warm, steady bassline that gives it a pulse you can f

There’s a certain kind of quiet that only shows up when you’re far away from everything you used to know. Not the peaceful kind, the kind that sits with you, asks questions, and doesn’t let you look away. That’s the silence Luke Dame steps into on his latest release, and once you’re there with him, it’s hard to leave. Luke Dame is a singer-songwriter based in Northern Vermont, but his story starts long before the open landscapes and cold mornings. He learned guitar as a kid p

Every once in a while, a music video drops that feels less like a promo piece and more like someone cracked open a brain and let the dreams spill out. That’s exactly what Fur Trapper (the shadowy, synth-soaked alter ego of Lisa Rieffel)... just pulled off with her new visualizer for “Never Enough (Modern Human).” It’s weird. It’s beautiful. It’s cinematic in that “I definitely need to rewatch this to make sure I caught everything” way. And honestly? It might be her best work

You know that feeling when a song hits a little too close to home, not because it’s sad, but because it’s honest? That’s what WAIN’s debut album Still Colorful  does from the very first note. It’s not just music you listen to; it’s music you sit with. Every track feels like a late-night conversation with a friend who gets it, someone who reminds you that even when life feels gray, there’s still color hiding somewhere in it. Known for his honest songwriting and intricate produ

Every once in a while, a song comes along that makes you stop mid-scroll and mid-thought, just to feel. Lofi Legs’  new single “Rock and Roll Easy”   is one of those rare ones. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t need to shout to be heard; it just floats into the room, a hazy mix of nostalgia, warmth, and something beautifully uncertain. The San Francisco-based band has always had a knack for capturing the messy magic of being human. Conceived in the waters of Arroyo Seco  and