Lou Emery is a pop-rock powerhouse based in Los Angeles, CA. Driven by rhythmic grooves, big choruses, and powerful vocals, she crafts music meant to pull people out of their seats. Lou was raised in a big family that pushed her to constantly explore new places and experiences–an attitude that inspires the confident diversity of her songs. In line with the genre-bending of today’s top artists, her style brazenly explores the broad landscape of pop-rock, delivering everything from infectious, dance-worthy pop tracks to gritty, angst-filled rock anthems. She infuses this with passionate storytelling, exploring the complexities of life’s relationships, young womanhood, fun escapism, and the hidden vulnerability that goes along with it all. Drawing from influences like Sammy Rae & the Friends, Paramore, and Olivia Rodrigo, she creates songs that linger both in the mind and the heart.
Paving her way as a singer in a family of engineers, Lou went on to study music and songwriting at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, where she was pushed to develop all areas of her artistry. Surrounded by a community of talented peers and faculty, she collaborated with a range of musicians and studied under notable faculty, like Steve Rucker of the Bee Gees and Emmy- and Grammy-award-winning composer Carlos Rivera.
But more than anything else, Lou was born for the stage. She’s most known for her vibrant live performances, where her contagious charisma and undeniable musicianship turn shows into unforgettable experiences.
Psychedelic rock duo SORRYNOTSORRY returns with “Disappear,” an ambient track with cathartic lyrics that get to the core of loss, tumultuous passion, and heartbreak. The single, which is the final track off their upcoming album The Other Side, out on October 17, will be followed by an official music video featuring a performance by dancer Camilia Araque, directed by Samantha Dagnino. “Disappear” is out now on all digital platforms worldwide.
With hypnotic vocals, fuzzy and ethereal arrangements, and stripped-down production, “Disappear” stands as SORRYNOTSORRY’s most intimate track to date. Written and produced by the duo, the single was mixed by Andrés Cottin and mastered by Zach Kornhauser (Portugal. The Man, Sia, Kelly Clarkson). “If you pay close attention, you can hear the emotion in my voice. I didn’t replace the vocals in the studio even though I was sobbing while recording this song,” says vocalist Samantha Dagnino. “I was singing from a broken heart. There’s something about capturing a moment like that, where you are alone in your room with a guitar expressing a deep feeling, you can’t replace or replicate that in a studio or on a computer.” Leaning into themes of yearning and heartache, the track unravels the complicated weight of loss through soul-baring lyrics that feel like free-falling. The production enhances this vulnerability, with Cottin’s guitar work stretching between melancholy and lift, creating a wistful atmosphere before climaxing into a storm of epic, roaring guitars that bring the song to a cathartic close. “Samantha suggested that I record a couple of guitar takes to give the song an arc,” explains Cottin. “My idea was to introduce elements from ambient guitar and make the song feel like it’s growing and add some shimmer.”
Following the genre-defying sonic pivot marked by Beautiful Music and its remix sibling The Ruined Version – featuring collaborators like Shad, Saukrates, Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), Moka Only, and Aquakultre – July Talk‘s Danny Miles returns with a bold and sweaty new direction on his latest single, “All We Do Is Party!“
With this gritty, explosive track, Miles channels the wild abandon of the indie sleaze era and throws down a dance-punk anthem that’s equal parts chaotic and calculated. Imagine a basement party where Le Tigre and Jay Reatard meet up for a drink, and you’re halfway there.
The song’s foundation came from a completely different vibe: an indie disco version with a different bassline and beat. But something didn’t feel right – so Miles scrapped it, re-tracked the live drums, and turned the track into the raw, unruly monster it is now. The vocals stayed the same, but everything else snapped into place, harder and sweatier.
Latin GRAMMY-nominated and U.S. Platinum-selling musician Manuel Turizo releases his new single, “Mirame Ahora (Salud Mi Reina)”on Friday, September 4, via Sony Music Latin. The song follows the release of Manuel’s critically acclaimed fourth studio album, 201, released on November 21, 2024. He recently appeared at the American Music Awards performing his most recent hit “Que Haces” alongside Becky G – watch here.
“Mirame Ahora (Salud Mi Reina),” which translates to “Look at Me Now (Cheers My Queen),” is about someone falling unexpectedly in love and being fully caught up in the connection – driven by passion, spontaneity, and surprise at how deep it’s gotten.The track embraces the freshness of AfroBeat while blending energy and sensuality in a way that highlights Manuel’s signature style. The song was recorded in Colombia and written in collaboration with Julián Maya, Juan Luis Cardona “Maiky Full”, and Julián Turizo, with production by Maya and Maiky Full. The track features Homero Gallardo on acoustic guitar, mixed and mastered by Mosty, resulting in an authentic sound that underscores Turizo’s versatility as an artist.
The music video, directed by Manuel Turizo together with Andrés Cifuentes, captures a fresh and organic aesthetic that remains true to Turizo’s creative spirit. With a natural, playful, and sensual approach, the video reflects the artist’s essence while showcasing his multifaceted talent as a performer, songwriter, and visual director. Watch the music video now HERE.
“To celebrate how much fun I am having on my “201” tour right now across the globe, I wanted to release a song that honors the love I have not just in my personal relationship, but the love I have in my heart for my fans, and how much joy it brings me to be able to see each and every one of you on this tour” said Manuel.
Colony House has released their highly anticipated fifth studio album, 77 (Pt. 1) via LastDaze Records/Anotherland. September is poised to be a banner month for the Tennessee-raised band, which has quietly built one of the most emotionally resonant catalogs in modern indie rock over the last decade. The group will embark on THE 77 TOUR (Pt. 1), a string of live dates featuring support from The Greeting Committee and Happy Landing. The tour kicks off September 18 in St. Louis, MO, and wraps October 18 in Atlanta, GA—bringing their signature sound to fans across North America. They will then jet off to the UK and EU for support dates with Flipturn. Tickets are on sale now at www.colonyhousemusic.com/tour
Jabari, rising R&B star and the BET and NAACP Award-nominated star of the hit Peacock show Bel-Air, has unleashed his formal R&B introduction, the new EP ULTRA, available now via Epic Records. Following a pair of teases that set his buzz ablaze, “Something Else” and “Weekend Drive,” Banks delivers a new, 8-track EP that covers the full scope of his evolving artistry, which includes the downbeat R&B that powered his first two records, and a steamier more sultry side fully establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s preeminent multi-faceted heartthrobs.
Rising Brooklyn-based artist Anaïs & The Hoops takes center stage with the release of her new EP, Growing Pains, out on all streaming platforms today. On Growing Pains, Anaïs channels her signature fusion of indie-pop, jazz, and folk into a collection that’s nostalgic, playful, and brimming with authenticity.
The six-track EP has been three years in the making for Anaïs. Along the way, she brought in producer Ben Coleman, as well as her bandmates and fellow New York musicians, to give each tack its own collaborative imprint. That spirit of collaboration extended beyond the band, with her mother helping refine the lyrics of her first French-language song, “Passe le temps,” and a poem by her friend Alex Brady becoming part of “Cool.” “It’s been fun to cobble together,” she shares. “Basically, every song was touched by someone in or around the live band.”
Across Growing Pains, Anaïs explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and self-discovery. The songs capture the tension of growing up while still wanting to hold on to the kid you once were. “These songs were some of the first I wrote that truly felt like me,” Anaïs says. “Most of these songs came together after I moved from California to New York, at a time when I was figuring out who I wanted to be. That chapter of my life gave me the chance to embrace the traits and experiences that now define me as both an artist and a person.”
MONTE is a Power punk band from Brooklyn NY fronted by singer and guitarist Caitlin Montclare, Meghan Rose on Bass, and Ismael Baiz on drums. Their blend of thrashy skate punk, metal, and pop create a unique twist on a nostalgic sound that is truly unlike anything else out there. Montclare’s shredding guitar licks, and harmonies along with catchy lyrics pull you in. Her songs are inherently queer but can be relatable to anyone with a little bit of angst and heartache.
Gal Musette is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles whose upcoming third album, Our Day in the Sun, marks a quiet rebellion and a coming-into-self. Known for her delicate, introspective sound, Gal steps into new power with this record, an intimate ode to loss, endings, and the unraveling of old ideals. Vulnerability becomes a strength here, as she sheds the need to please and embraces a raw, unfiltered voice. The album also features a collaboration with Aaron Marsh (of Copeland), who composed the lush string and woodwind arrangement for one of its most poignant tracks.
Her latest single “Broken Clock” is a stunning folk embrace featuring blissful harmonies and delicate acoustic rhythms. She shares, “‘Even a broken clock is right twice a day’ is an old saying that caught my attention when an old boyfriend called me ‘blind.’ I thought then—even with my blind spots, I knew my gut was right in leaving that relationship behind.”
In recent years, she’s toured and recorded with artists like Vacations, Jazzie Young, and Georgia Gets By (of Broods), released music with her trio Tin Angel, and opened for Rufus Wainwright and Gaby Moreno. Her music has received acclaim by the likes of KCRW, Consequence, The Line of Best Fit and LADYGUNN to name a few.
Drum & bass trailblazer Hedex smashes back into the sound sphere following his recent release “Rowdy”, featuring UK D&B icon Eksman, with the brand new release “Same Cycle” featuring UK rap star ArrDee and producer Digital Farm Animals
(Dua Lipa, Charli XCX). The newest offering taken from Hedex’s long awaited debut studio album MHITR – set to release October 10th 2025 via his own label.
Hedex’s latest offering features one of the UK’s hottest rap artists in ArrDee—having previously worked together on “Liquour & Cigarettes” alongside Chase & Status—as well as acclaimed songwriter-producer Digital Farm Animals – one of the most revered UK producers to have risen in the last decade. Continuing to pave the way for contemporary drum and bass and where it can go, “Same Cycle” demonstrates Hedex’s ability in crafting all-out dancefloor heaters, whilst tapping rap talent and production in perfect alignment.
Speaking on the new single, Hedex explains: “It’s the same cycle but what you going to do? We all know that feeling. A love letter to making the same mistake over and over again.”
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