Blooming Fire is a Los Angeles-based music collective led by sibling duo Sierra Madre and Ian Nagay. Crafting a bold and immersive fusion of organic pop, indie alt, soul-hop, and rock, their genre-defying sound blends soulful introspection, conscious hip-hop, and nature-inspired lyricism into a sonic blend that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Known for their transformational live performances and emotionally charged storytelling. Blooming Fire weaves analog textures from the past with digital production from today to explore powerful themes of coping with mental health struggles, healing, resilience, and humanity’s intrinsic connection to each other and the Earth.
China’s leading electronic music figure, ZHANGYE, has joined forces with GRAMMY-nominated international superstar DJ/Producer, Steve Aoki, and acclaimed American vocalist, Rosie Darling, to release the powerful new single, “Where Do We Go.” Distributed by Cyanhill Music, the track is now globally available, marking another profound intersection between the Chinese EDM scene and the international stage.
In crafting the track, the two maestros chose not to chase flashy, genre-stacking trends. Instead, they boldly looked back at the golden era of Future Bass. “Where Do We Go” opens with a classic Dance-Pop verse, which is both emotionally captivating and perfectly echoes the evolution from traditional North American Dance-Pop to modern EDM. A brief but intense build-up incorporates the texture of acoustic percussion, leading into the signature architecture of Future Bass, which unleashes the track’s full energy. The pulse of Wobble Chords intertwines with a Melodic Trap Lead, creating a rich and intricate sonic tapestry.
The raw power that once dominated the stages is re-released through the experience and emotion of ZHANGYE and Steve Aoki. The moment the melody hits, it’s a resonant echo of memory and an instant release for the present. The classic sound is timeless – it’s a statement of confidence: continuing to explore new possibilities based on pure, high-quality textures.
ZHANGYE and Steve Aoki were introduced by a mutual friend and hit it off immediately. At the start of the collaboration, the duo quickly forged a deep connection built on a shared vision for music and a common pursuit of high-octane energy. This formidable alliance, transcending geography and culture, ensures that “Where Do We Go” is destined to ignite dance floors with massive energy.
“Where Do We Go” – this is not just a thought-provoking question, but an exploration of the future and a guide to the limitless possibilities of music. ZHANGYE and Steve Aoki converge their power in this track, igniting an unknown journey with intense emotion and energy. Where is the next destination? Hit the play button and let the power to the classics drive your future journey.
rock duo Girl Tones release their guitar-driven, combustible new single “Burnout” via Parallel Vision x Big Loud Rock. Starting the song asking “Can you hear me now,” the band already knows everyone is hanging onto their every word. On October 7th, “Burnout” will be featured in a new episode of ABC’s High Potential starring Kaitlin Olson — Stream.
Setting out on an anxious bank robbing heist in the “Burnout” official video, directed by Casey Pierce in Nashville, Girl Tones are taking what they want and lighting all the evidence ablaze with their final match
Los Angeles indie rock group GUPPY returns today with “Back to the Thing,” a joyful new single about finding comfort in familiar loves, out now via Lauren Records.
With the release of new single, “Sail Away,” the Americana/folk artist, Jennie Arnau, launches the pre-save for her long-awaited comeback album, A Rising Tide, which drops on November 7, 2025. Arnau has also announced that the release celebration for A Rising Tide will take place on November 9, 2025, at NYC’s Berlin.
Arnau’s face lights up when talking about the new album, which fuses world-weary understanding with an overwhelming tenderness that pierces the heart. She takes her time across 14 songs to tell her story – one of great resilience and determination. Her voice ricochets like a pebble on a pond as she processes frustration and impenetrable sadness over her mother’s death.
Punk/alt-rock firebrand Kit Major returns with her new single “Teenage Wannabe” on October 3rd via Futureless. A snarling, cinematic track brimming with horror-punk energy, it’s a tongue-in-cheek anthem of identity, chaos, and survival in a world that thrives on manufactured personas. The accompanying music video—directed by longtime collaborator Noël Dombroski—arrives on October 10th, bringing the camp and spectacle of B-horror and sci-fi films to vivid life.
The wait is over for Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask. the highly anticipated new album from feminist punk powerhouse Cheap Perfume. Featuring recent singles “Dead If I Do”, “Down to Riot”, “Woke Mind Virus”, and “Okay Party”, the record is a dynamic collection of songs that offer a rallying cry for compassion and change in a world that’s been beaten into submission and apathy. Purchase the album – out now via Snappy Little Numbers – here.
“‘Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask.’ is an uninhibited call to anti-capitalist revolution presented as a collection of punk rock protest songs, breakup songs and party songs,” shares vocalist/guitarist Jane No. “It stays true to Cheap Perfume’s signature angry-yet-melodic sound while railing against systems of oppression and America’s descent into fascism.”
Cheap Perfume invites fans to celebrate the new record with them at a number of special album release shows this month in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Trinidad. Please see below for a full list of upcoming dates.
After decades of redefining modern rock, Thrice return with their twelfth studio album, Horizons/West, out now via Epitaph Records.
Horizons/West is described as “a grab bag of every Thrice era to date (The Hollywood Reporter),” showcasing the band’s evolution and versatility.
The follow up to the critically acclaimed Horizons/East, the album further expands Thrice’s sonic and thematic universe, cementing their reputation as innovators in modern rock.
The Orange County rockers tackle the questions and anxieties of contemporary life through their signature blend of vulnerability, philosophy, and sonic ambition. The album is a journey into the complexities of personal identity, societal manipulation, technological unease, and spiritual awakening, delivered through soaring riffs, layered textures, and introspective lyrics. Following a career spanning trajectory of constant evolution, Horizons/West showcases a band unafraid to push boundaries while remaining true to their unique voice, offering listeners a record that is as thought provoking as it is sonically dynamic.
“Every time we make a new album, we give it everything we have. We immerse ourselves fully in writing and recording, we have a blast, we pull our hair out a bit, and we come through it all with something we are really proud of. But sometimes you stumble into something special — I think we all feel that with this record,” shares frontman Dustin Kensrue.
Southern rock outfit Jet Black Roses put their own stamp on Seal’s iconic “Kiss From A Rose,” unveiling a cinematic new music video that amplifies the song’s emotional weight with rich harmonies and striking visuals ahead of their Self Titled Debut full length out October 24.
the renowned J-metal group BABYMETAL have released a new video for their standout track “from me to u” (feat. Poppy), off their latest record METAL FORTH. It features live footage from their electrifying performance at the O2 in London where Poppy made a special appearance. This release comes just ahead of their final show of 2025 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on November 1st. Tickets for the show are available to purchase now at BABYMETAL.com.
METAL FORTH has had great success on the charts since its release in August, debuting at #9 on the Billboard 200. It marks a career milestone for the group as their first-ever U.S. Top 10 album. It’s also the first time in history that an all-Japanese fronted group has made this list. The project has amassed over 200 million global streams and sold 36,000 equivalent album units in its first week.
METAL FORTH also debuted at #10 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut U.S. Chart and #2 on the U.S. iTunes Download Album Chart. In Japan, the album entered at #1 on the Oricon Rock Chart, #1 on the Digital Albums Chart, and #3 on the overall Oricon chart. Internationally, the album landed Top 10 in Germany, a career-best after charting at #24 with THE OTHER ONE and #18 with METAL GALAXY. It also broke the Top 20 in the UK and achieved career-high positions in the Netherlands and France.
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