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Maria Grazia Altea's 'Don't Do Don't Say' Paints Beauty in Life's Imperfect Truths
The enchantress Maria Grazia Altea returns to the masses with yet another sonic stunner called ‘Don't Do Don't Say,’ and this feels like food for your thoughts. Hailing from Arzachena, Italy, Maria blends fine moments of her personal life into art and is a creative force to be reckoned with. A power-packed sonic force on the rise, her music is a thoughtful fusion of raw, dystopian, and thoughtful storytelling that draws inspiration from the daily life around her
Jun 281 min read


Reggae Got Romantic Dance Pop Upgrade, and Deportee’s ‘2 Pretty’ is What it Sounds Like!
The iconic Deportee returns to the masses with an infectious new jam for your playlist: ‘2 Pretty!’ A rising Pop force in the music scene, Deportee is here to make waves, and we are here for it. A Detroit-based Jamaican singer-songwriter whose music is finely curated to make your mind levitate, his music style is rich with eclectic, genre-fluid synths that are a result of his diverse upbringing.
Jun 271 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 93: Glamorous Grooves
Art is literally anything and everything that happens in life. In this thoughtful line-up of Glamorous Grooves, we’ve created a list of songs that glamourize their felt emotion, memories, and events in the most blissful manner possi
Jun 273 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 92: Commotion Causing Pop
It's a common overview about an artist, a number that got viral on the internet, or perhaps a vibe that unites different music lovers under one belt, a belt full of endless surprises. The tunes we've compiled in this roundup, called 'Commotion Causing Pop,' feel like a burst of emotions and flavours when heard in one go.
Jun 273 min read


Romantic Ripples of Art Pop that Melt Your Heart Away, Andy Smythe's 'Quiet Revolution Extra' is a Dream Come True
Creative maestro Andy Smythe returns to the masses with a continuation of his latest widely-proclaimed album 'Quiet Revolution' called 'Quiet Revolution Extra', and this genuinely has the power to become a revelation that shapes how we perceive sound going forward
Jun 262 min read


An Ode to Remember the Magical Soul Pete Ham, LY@TT's 'Song for Pete Ham' Feels Extremely Special
A soul-stirring duet number that sweeps you off your feet, LY@TT's 'Song for Pete Ham' is an ode to remember the beautiful soul Pete really was.
Jun 261 min read


If the Downward Graph in One's Life Could be Described as a Song, It'd Sound like Anna Thoresen's 'Groundhog Day'
Hailing from Los Angeles, Anna Thoresen is slowly redefining how people experience emotions through music by crafting narratives that draw on her life yet feel deeply intimate. A singer-songwriter known for her prowess in guitar-driven songwriting, Anna's sound bridges classic rock sensibilities through bold experimental production. Drawing inspiration from legends like Fleetwood Mac and The Police, to name a few, her music sounds like a fine blend of vintage and modern, and
Jun 261 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 91: Synergic Waves
Music is a love affair, something that takes a lot of fine arenas to merge into one cohesive masterpiece. Whether it's composition, lyrics, vocals, instruments, or production, it takes extensive synergy and harmony for all of them to become one. And the best part about it all is that to appreciate the beauty, you have to have the right kind of eyes for it, because different people might adore the same thing at different times and instances in their lives. That's quite bizarre
Jun 254 min read


Addressing the Kleptocratic World and Its Ills in the Language of Punk Rock, OpCritical's 'Liar Liar' Shows Society a Mirror!
In the cruel and heinous world we live in, the rich are truly getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer, and that's the worst possible outcome for humanity, which is becoming our new norm. Condemning all the oligarchs and slamming bitter truths of the society in their faces, this encourages them to shed some of their wealth for the betterment of the world, because they cannot take it to their graves anyway, and if they refuse to do so, they rightfully and respectfully b
Jun 251 min read


Ava Valianti Turns Moments of Vulnerability into Pure Art through her Latest Single 'Great Pretender'
A talented young visionary hailing from Massachusetts, United States, Ava Valianti is a 16-year-old divinely guided artist who creates art from her lived experiences. With more than 500k streams across streaming platforms and having become the 1st runner-up in the American Songwriter's Road Ready contest, Ava's sound is a tasteful blend of indie-pop and alternative-pop, and she's truly achieved new heights with her exceptional vocal prowess and raw, authentic storytelling. Wi
Jun 251 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup- 89: Electrifying Pulses
It's Saturday already and we are back with another roundup filled with vivid sonics from around the globe. Each track has its own character, and you'll surely find something for your playlist. Get your wine and lace your buckles as we dive into this ecstatic journey of melodies. It's Mixbag Saturday. Music Takeaway
Jun 253 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 90: Dynamic Sonic Haven
It’s often hard to get a glimpse into someone’s life and personality just by their body language, dressing sense or what’s their favorite color, but a simple question for years has shifted the dynamic for the best. ‘What do you listen to’, that one magical line that units souls who might’ve had nothing common until they discover their love for an artist together, that feeling is what we’ve tried to capture with the Dynamic Sonic Haven.
Jun 243 min read


If You’ve Ever Chosen Love Over Being Right, Apethroat’s Indie Pop Gem “Fark” Will Stay With You!
Some songs pass through your playlist; others quietly settle into your thoughts. Apethroat’s “Fark” belongs to the latter. Once you listen to it, you’ll probably catch yourself reflecting on old conversations, unresolved emotions, and the small battles we fight in relationships without even realizing it. Behind this deeply personal piece is Chitransh, a.k.a. Apethroat, a versatile artist from Chhattisgarh, India, whose musical journey spans rock, metal, folk influences, and a
Jun 242 min read


If Southern Rock's Edge Met With Country's Emotional Depth & Decided to Time Travel to the 2000s, that's what Eye of TJ's "Knowing The Risk" Feels Like!
The iconic Eye of TJ is back, with released back-to-back hits, and “Knowing the Risk” is a compilation of his brilliance. A creative inspiration hailing from Mobile, Alabama, United States, Eye of TJ is making music for people who shy away from voicing their emotions, for someone who realises their fault, but it's already too late. He’s not only established a niche sound so early on in his career, but almost every track here draws you in with a different magnetic force. The m
Jun 222 min read


An acoustic Americana heart that Screams Liberation, Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard's "The Shadow Remains" is a Refreshing Shift of Perspective
A creative visionary who's emerging as a ray of light in the alt-folk and country rock space, Joseph Turner creates the kind of music that makes it difficult to move on from. Blending elements of the profound storytelling found in dark Americana, his Dutch Delta heritage, and his fascination with rock, his sound feels fragile one moment and raw and bold the next. You're hit with a pleasant surprise every single time. "An immersive and soul-activating experience that feels l
Jun 221 min read


Fueled by the Fire of Yearning in and for Love, Fiona Amaka's 'Anyway You Come' is a Precious Tune We Cannot Get Enough of!
Hailing from London, Fiona Amaka is a divinely guided visionary singer-songwriter whose sound screams of emotional depth and intense backdrops. Painting a sonic picture that's a perfect blend of soul and blues, her sound is largely shaped by lived experiences and relationships, and her highly energetic intros that feel extremely relatable yet make her stand out. However, this 3-year-old melody is a recommendation you'll thank us for. Let's dissect its magic together.
Jun 221 min read


Piano Pixie Dust Sprayed on Emotionally Charged & Vibrant Backdrops- this is what Nick Pike's 'Ayloradia' Sounds like!
A neo-classical visionary hailing from England, Nick is a London-based producer, a multi-instrumentalist and educator who has multiple accolades behind his name. Known for his prowess and lush harmonic visions that draws its roots from the work of legends like Yiruma, Alexis Ffrench and Nils Frahm, to name a few, his music is widely regarded and played across the world.
Jun 222 min read


Want to Witness Soul-Reviving Rock Pop? ‘Happy People Won't Hear’ (Album Version)" by Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends Could Fix That!
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends released a banger, 'Happy People Won't Hear', and this is nothing short of an emotional revelation! Full of caressing guitar jingles and blaring organ sounds that are highly captivating and immersive, this melody has a lot of nuance to it. Elements of whimsy that were shaped by the iconic David Myhr from Merrymakers; the majestic drums on this one were led by the legendary Andreas Quincy Dahlback.
Jun 221 min read


Electro-Pop but make it Whimsical & Intensely Passionate; this is what 'Breathe In The Light' by Paper Swords Sounds Like!
An electro-pop vision come to life, Paper Swords is a creative vision come to life by the musical maestro Phil Black. Infusing refined indie-electronic textures and emotional dark pop to give you a sound that sounds super polished and mature, Paper Swords is a result of endless tribulations and trials, to give you a sonic escape that drives your mind away from the worldly chaos. Without any further ado, let's dive right into it!
Jun 221 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup- 88: Musical Museum
It's Saturday already and we are back with another roundup filled with vivid sonics from around the globe. Each track has its own character, and you'll surely find something for your playlist. Get your wine and lace your buckles as we dive into this ecstatic journey of melodies. It's Mixbag Saturday. Music Takeaway
Jun 213 min read
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