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Noah Solt Releases Title Track Off Upcoming Album 'Big Water' Photo Noah Solt Releases Title Track Off Upcoming Album 'Big Water'
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024

Indie pop artist Noah Solt releases his latest single 'Big Water' from his upcoming debut album. The track, praised for its ambient sound and self-reflective lyrics, follows his critically acclaimed releases featured in EARMILK, Notion, Wonderland, and CLASH. Listen to the song here!...

Xana Exposes Her Own Failures with Confessional Track 'Monster' Ahead of LP Photo Xana Exposes Her Own Failures with Confessional Track 'Monster' Ahead of LP
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024

Vancouver-based rising pop artist Xana reflects on her past mistakes with 'Monster,' a brutally honest exploration of the artist's worst decisions and selfish behavior, out everywhere now. This summer, Xana will embark on a tour to support the album, The Sex Was Good Tour that will move across the U...

Xana Goes Rogue With Anti-Pop/Rock Anthem 'Homewrecking Era' Ahead Of LP Photo Xana Goes Rogue With Anti-Pop/Rock Anthem 'Homewrecking Era' Ahead Of LP
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Pop sensation Xana releases her rebellious anti-pop/rock anthem, Homewrecking Era, as a prelude to her upcoming album. Alongside the release, the artist officially sets The Sex Was Good tour that will move across the U.S. this June and July beginning on June 1 in Portland, OR, with tickets on sale n...

Xana Announces New LP & Shares 'Better Kind Of Best Friend' Photo Xana Announces New LP & Shares 'Better Kind Of Best Friend'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024

Alongside the announcement, Xana shares the first taste of the project with risqué track + video 'Better Kind Of Best Friend' out everywhere now. The forthcoming gripping collection sees Xana confront dark truths and deep pain as she learns to process and heal past wounds through shimmering melodies...

James Vincent McMorrow Unveils New Single 'Stay Cool' Photo James Vincent McMorrow Unveils New Single 'Stay Cool'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Vincent McMorrow unveils new single 'Stay Cool,' along with announcing his signing to Nettwerk Music Group. His high register rings out as emotion spills over organic soundscapes accented by folk, indie, and rock elements. ...

Surprise Baby Drops EP Of Self-Growth, Spirituality & Transformation Photo Surprise Baby Drops EP Of Self-Growth, Spirituality & Transformation
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023

Surprise Baby has released a new EP titled 'Too Right' that explores themes of relationships, self-growth, spirituality, and transformation. The Los Angeles-based band has received acclaim from publications like Earmilk, Atwood Magazine, METAL Magazine, and Variance Magazine. Check out the EP on Spo...

British Alt Rock Band Drop Raw & Vulnerable Debut Album Photo British Alt Rock Band Drop Raw & Vulnerable Debut Album
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

Based in Milton Keynes, the four-piece band was formed under the mutual decision to find like-minded souls who needed music as part of their everyday life and essence to their being. Along with bassist Callum, guitarist Jimmy, and drummer Dale, WESSON creates music which is relatable, conversational...

LANY Announce North America A Beautiful Blur Tour Photo LANY Announce North America A Beautiful Blur Tour
by Michael Major - October 04, 2023

LANY Announces the North America a beautiful blur Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 30+ dates kicks off at Raleigh's The Ritz on February 13 and continues through the U.S. and Canada this March and April 2024....

Lany Release New Album 'A Beautiful Blur' Photo Lany Release New Album 'A Beautiful Blur'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023

LANY releases new album 'a beautiful blur' - Check out the latest release from LANY, featuring their signature sound and heartfelt lyrics. The album features previously released smash singles “Love At First Fight,” “Alonica,” “XXL,” and “Home Is Where The Hurt Is.”...

SWIMM Shares New LP and Focus Track 'Sun In Your Eyes' Photo SWIMM Shares New LP and Focus Track 'Sun In Your Eyes'
by Blair Ingenthron - September 23, 2023

SWIMM shares their new LP 'Best Comedown Ever' and focus track on all DSPs. Check out more information on the latest release here!...

Max Drazen Drops Debut EP 'Someday' Photo Max Drazen Drops Debut EP 'Someday'
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023

The four-track collection includes two brand new songs plus recent singles “Swoop” and “Five Three.” Adeptly swinging between R&B, pop and rap, Drazen offers up distinctive, ultra-relatable tales of modern romance on the EP, which finds him collaborating with producers Rence and Dave Villa (FLETCHER...

Robert Ellis Releases New Album 'Yesterday's News' Photo Robert Ellis Releases New Album 'Yesterday's News'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson. Ellis’s performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of ...

Max Drazen to Release Debut EP 'Someday' in June Photo Max Drazen to Release Debut EP 'Someday' in June
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023

The four-song collection will include his new single, “Swoop,” which was released now. Produced by Dave Villa and Rence, the track finds Drazen putting a modern spin on the pop/RnB music that he loved in the early-mid 2000s. “I’m excited to try to bring back that sound,” says the young singer-songwr...

Robert Ellis Releases Haunting New Single 'On The Run' Photo Robert Ellis Releases Haunting New Single 'On The Run'
by Michael Major - April 26, 2023

Ahead of the release of his anticipated new album Yesterday's News, Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single called 'On The Run.' An eerie, haunting track, 'On The Run' searches for meaning and escape in an empty horizon as Ellis channels a wayward, destitute outlaw. ...

Phony PPL Announces 2023 Euphonyus West Coast Tour Photo Phony PPL Announces 2023 Euphonyus West Coast Tour
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

Phony Ppl underscored the new evolution of their sonic journey with their latest opus Euphonyus. This week, one of the many stand-out tracks from the album, “Nowhere But Up.” garnered the achievement of No. 2 song on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart as the official music video for the track soa...

Tyson Ritter's New Band Release Debut Album & Share 'Tragedy' Photo Tyson Ritter's New Band Release Debut Album & Share 'Tragedy'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

Now More Than Ever – cofounded by All American Reject’s Tyson Ritter, Scott Chesak (All-American Rejects, Panic! At the Disco, Weezer) and Izzy Fontaine (Taking Back Sunday, Tegan & Sara, Glassjaw) –have released their debut album Creatrix. Watch the new music video for 'Tragedy' now!...

Dead Lakes Share New Single 'tongue planet' Photo Dead Lakes Share New Single 'tongue planet'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

Dead Lakes have shared their newest single “tongue planet” via SharpTone Records, premiering exclusively on Variance Magazine. The track grapples with rolling with the punches and relinquishing control in situations when necessary, understanding that things don’t always go as planned....

Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album Photo Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single titled 'Gene.' The song is the latest peak at his forthcoming album Yesterday's News. Like much of the record, 'Gene' is a tranquil rumination on a flawed and broken world, one that acknowledges the ugliness that surrounds us but still...

Blake Rose Releases New EP & 'You'll Get It When You're Older' Photo Blake Rose Releases New EP & 'You'll Get It When You're Older'
by Michael Major - February 24, 2023

Rising Australian artist, Blake Rose is back with the release of his brand-new EP, titled You’ll Get It When You’re Older, out now via AWAL Recordings. Along with the release of the EP comes an official music video for focus track, ‘Don’t Stop The Car,’ which was directed by Julian Buchan. ...

Lost Kings & Slush Puppy Team Up on 'I Do' Photo Lost Kings & Slush Puppy Team Up on 'I Do'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022

“I Do” is the latest continuation of Lost Kings’ run of new music in 2022 and follows performances at Coachella and Electric Zoo earlier this year. This summer, the pair partnered with Jordan Shaw for “Under The Influence” and collaborated with singer-songwriter Kiddo A.I. last month on “Save Me.”...

Flor Return With New Single 'Every Night' Photo Flor Return With New Single 'Every Night'
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022

Hood River, OR alt-pop band flor have unveiled their new single “Every Night”. The anthemic track is available to stream and download beginning now via Fueled By Ramen. Later this month, flor will launch the Future Shine Tour of North America. The 25-city trek will kick off on September 20 in Orland...

Forrest Isn't Dead Releases New Singles 'Heaven' & 'Earth' Photo Forrest Isn't Dead Releases New Singles 'Heaven' & 'Earth'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022

As he gears up for the release of his debut album, The End Of Everything, next month, Atlanta-based rising alt-pop artist Forrest Isn’t Dead has released a pair of new singles, “Heaven” and “Earth,” with a two-part video series to accompany the songs. Watch the new music video below, both directed b...

Gavin Haley Releases Debut Album 'i hate you, Don't Leave Me' Photo Gavin Haley Releases Debut Album 'i hate you, Don't Leave Me'
by Michael Major - July 15, 2022

The former pro cyclist poured himself into the project, yielding a deeply personal and incredibly relatable body of work. ‘i hate you, Don’t Leave Me’ came together with the help of co-producers and co-writers Skylar Mones (Dua Lipa, Kesha) and Nick Bailey (Demi Lovato, Marshmello, Machine Gun Kelly...

Flor to Embark on Future Shine Tour of North America This Fall Photo Flor to Embark on Future Shine Tour of North America This Fall
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022

flor celebrated the release of Future Shine with their first-ever “flor in Twenty Four”, which saw them perform a marathon three sold out shows in Brooklyn, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and Hood River, OR in just 24 hours. Last month, the band wrapped a tour supporting The Band CAMINO in sold out venues acr...

Alt-Pop Group Flor Share 'FUTURE SHINE' Album Photo Alt-Pop Group Flor Share 'FUTURE SHINE' Album
by Marissa Tomeo - May 08, 2022

Hood River, OR alt-pop band flor have released their eagerly anticipated new album Future Shine via Fueled By Ramen. The album is available to stream and download beginning today HERE. CDs, cassettes, and limited edition merch bundles are available now exclusively through flor’s online store HERE. ...











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