Nova Scotia-born, artist to watch MINOE reveals her brand new single ‘Loophole’
Rich in measured reflection, ‘Loophole’ draws on the moments of dissociation MINOE used as a means of coping when she was younger. Intoxicating beats and slick production frame her vocals and dynamic songwriting as a powerful moment of reclaiming her peace. Sharing more, she said: “Loophole” explores the feeling of mentally stepping outside yourself when someone is yelling at you, using restraint and distance as a way to survive. I touch on how I really loved this person and I did everything to protect their abuse, hide it away, I let in their negative words and believed them: until I found the loophole: I’m literally just not going to let anything in. Lalalala can’t hear you! . It’s almost a cheeky response to very serious abuse but hey! Don’t worry, I’m in therapy.
I think it’s very on brand for me – something that makes you wanna dance with super depressing lyrics. If that’s my legacy, I’ll die happy.
London-based independent artist ISSA ODYSSEA returns with ‘thought daughter’, an intimate and atmospheric alt-pop release that signals a subtle but definitive sonic shift in her sonic world. Sparse but carefully detailed, ‘Thought Daughter’ feels suspended in its own internal dialogue.
‘thought daughter’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
London-based electronic pop artist Tapwaterlucy returns with new single ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’, the lead track from her forthcoming sophomore EP ‘The Divine in Death’. Influenced by gothic horror, witchcraft, and divine feminine energy, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ is a perfect introduction to the project and a haunting taste of what’s to come from her this year.
‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Bleed Electric — the NYC-based art collective praised for genre-bending confessions of sound (“lusciously bent,” “eclectic,” “a cinematic prophecy”) — emerged from the shadows with the release of This Is My Masterpiece on October 31, 2025, exactly thirteen years after the EP’s original release, following a sudden and unexplained erasure of the project from the digital world.
Bleed Electric’s resurrection continues on February 26, 2026, with the release of their reverse-ordered sophomore EP, Let The Invasion Begin. Released on 26·02·26 — exactly thirteen years to the day after its own original release — the EP arrives bound by striking numerical symmetry. The mirrored date and the recurrence of thirteen, a number long associated with transformation and rebirth, echo the EP’s core themes of cycles, revelation, and return. It feels less like a release and more like something resurfacing at the precise moment it was meant to.
Although it arrives after This Is My Masterpiece, Let The Invasion Begin was created earlier and is part of a deliberate decision to release the Bleed Electriccatalogue in reverse order. The intention is to allow the story and sound to unfold backward — revealing how the project evolved while maintaining a sense of mystery and inevitability.
The EP opens with “Trinity,” a mythic statement piece inspired by the Book of Revelation and the idea of the Holy Trinity, reflecting Bleed Electric’s fascination with apocalyptic symbolism and their identity as an art collective. The release moves fluidly between extremes — from a haunting, cinematic reimagining of The Lost Boys classic “Cry Little Sister” to “Gravity,” the most pop-forward track in the Bleed Electriccatalogue, exploring the act of breaking free from emotional orbit. The EP closes with “Eight Years Late For Dinner,” inspired by the cult film Flight of the Navigator, reinforcing themes of displacement, time distortion, and otherness — a final transmission that leaves the listener suspended between arrival and aftermath.
Four-time GRAMMY Award nominee RAYE returns today with “Nightingale Lane.” a soaring, emotionally charged ballad and the latest release from her highly anticipated sophomore album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE., arriving March 27 via Human Re Sources. The album is available now for physical and digital pre-order HERE. Listen to “Nightingale Lane.” HERE.
Tomorrow, RAYE takes the stage for a performance at the BRIT Awards ceremony, where she is nominated for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Act”, fueled by her UK No. 1 smash “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” The global hit has amassed over 800 million streams to date, reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and marked her second Top 10 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. The single is certified Double Platinum in Australia; Platinum in the U.S., UK, France, Norway, and New Zealand; and Gold in seven additional territories, which further cements RAYE’s status as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary pop.
RAYE is currently lighting up arenas across Europe and the UK on her sold-out THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC run, joined by her sisters AMMA and ABSOLUTELY. The tour includes six sold-out nights at London’s The O2 before heading to North America for a completely sold-out run, with performances at Radio City Music Hall (April 15–16) and The Greek Theatre (May 12–13). This summer, she will also join Bruno Mars as a special guest on The Romantic Tour for 27 stadium dates across North America. For tickets and additional information, visit RAYEofficial.com.
alt-pop provocateur Chloe Star unleashes her explosive new single, “Call You Back.” Fueled by gritty instrumentation, rousing lyricism, and Chloe’s unmistakably commanding vocals, the song is a biting, bold, and cathartic anthem.
“‘Call You Back’ is about how this girl left me for a guy who literally looks like me,” Chloe shares. “Like, the male version of me, which is honestly kind of hilarious and devastating at the same time. On the surface, we’re the same: same vibe, same clothes, and in the same scene. But the song is me pointing out the difference between looking the part and actually showing up.”
Known for fusing raw vulnerability with high-voltage rockstar energy, Chloe Star is a bold new voice for the next generation of rock-pop outsiders and visionaries. Born of Indigenous and Persian heritage and raised between Los Angeles and her family’s reservation in San Bernardino, Chloe’s artistry is rooted in her layered identity. A fierce advocate for marginalized voices and queer visibility, she channels her lived experience into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Since making her debut in 2023, Chloe has released two EPs, the bed i lie in (2024) and Apt. 1101 (2025), which have earned her praise from tastemakers like CLASH, 1883 Magazine, Just Jared, and EUPHORIA. In 2025 she expanded her reach across new audiences with her Pride Tour in the US and the UK. With her electrifying stage presence, genre-bending sound, and rapidly growing fanbase, Chloe Star is building a world that feels entirely her own.
East London born artist and poet Truman continues the momentum with his gripping new single “Public House”, the third offering taken from his upcoming debut album Kid Raise Kid – due out on March 27th. The “Public House” – the pub – has long been a sanctuary for the weary head, a public confessional booth that wraps its congregation with pints and fruit machines. East London talent Truman now pays his personal tribute to it with this incendiary new release – thunderous guitar riffs parting ways for his distinctive East End drawl, reminding that he too plays his part in the earnest, plucky crowds trying to earn a
crust. Amidst the hubbub of the Public House that Truman captures so perfectly, it’s the subtle subversion of its stereotypes that adds unique weight to the track. Speaking on the track Truman says: “It’s a song set in a pub plotted on English mud. A short tale of how the working class white man is sprouting so proudly and loudly, presenting as the problem. But
blink and you’ll miss the man in the background happily watering these damaged souls with the chemicals and narratives that keeps us all stuck in a dead-end.”
Minneapolis band she’s green are excited to share their new single, “mettle” via Photo Finish Records. Premiering today with an official music video directed by Jaxon Whittington, the band channels the distress of a grim world into hope with thunderous riffs. “mettle” unfolds over a hazy wash of reverb-soaked guitars, where shimmering, textured riffs are anchored by driving drums. The rhythm section locks into forward momentum, while Zofia Smith’s vocals float just above the mix, powerful with a soft edge.
“‘mettle’ channels the frustration and discomfort that stem from what often feels like constant bad news, while also being an anthem of resilience and the courage to take action and bring about positive change,” explains bandleader Zofia Smith.
Lecx Stacy is a psychological, philosophical, and romantic artist whose work blurs memory, identity, and sound into something deeply personal. A first-generation Filipino American originally from San Diego and now based in Los Angeles, Stacy grew up immersed in music through karaoke-filled weekends, piano lessons, and early beat-making sessions taught by his older brother. After his brother’s passing, the equipment he left behind became a lifeline. By his early teens, Stacy was selling beats online, and by 18 he had begun shaping a singular voice, using production as a way to process grief, longing, and belief.
“Safe In Your Hands, I Clasp” is, in his own words, “a soundtrack to my anxieties. It’s about clinging to idealized versions of life and love for comfort, only to feel that comfort slip further away and swallowed by noise and distortion.” The track begins with raw, plucky acoustic guitar, subtle strings, and breathy, ethereal vocals that feel intimate, emotional and effortless. Gradually, layered sounds and textures build into something fuller and all-encompassing, creating a swell of distortion and density before quickly falling back into its softer, stripped arrangement. That push and pull mirrors the song’s central tension, comfort giving way to overwhelm. With this release, Stacy once again shows the breadth of his musical palette, offering something distinct from his previous work while remaining rooted in vulnerability and instinct.
While previous singles like “Winter, A Wilted Flower” leaned into stillness and impermanence, and “With You, I’d Be Closer to God” embraced distortion and emotional intensity, this new chapter continues Stacy’s exploration of emotional extremes through dynamic shifts in sound and structure. Across his releases, his music remains grounded in vulnerability and belief, tracing the fragile space where love, faith, and desire intersect, and proving that Lecx Stacy’s evolution is driven by instinct rather than expectation.
Global breakout artist Artemas continues his unstoppable momentum with today’s announcement of his next project, getting up to no good, out March 27. Alongside the announcement of his upcoming mixtape, Artemas has released new double single, “psychokiller” and “myself.” Led by focus track “psychokiller,” the two-pack offers a sharp, emotional snapshot of Artemas’ evolving alt-pop world which is dark, addictive, and unapologetically raw. Listen HERE.
“psychokiller” sees Artemas leaning fully into his signature lovercore energy, pairing brooding production with vulnerable lyricism, while “myself” pulls things inward, revealing a softer, more introspective side. Together, the tracks mark the beginning of a new chapter, one that expands on the sound he’s been shaping while pushing deeper into themes of desire, chaos, and self-reflection.
The release sets the stage for getting up to no good, Artemas’ forthcoming mixtape arriving March 27. The project promises a cohesive, late-night journey through heartbreak, obsession, and reckless romance, capturing the emotional extremes that have become synonymous with his music. Last month, Artemas shared a taste of the mixtape with “professional heartbreaker,” a captivating return to the dramatic alt-pop sound he’s helped define. LISTEN HERE.
Ojai, CA-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Sam Blasucci shares healing and tranquil EP, La Miel, out now alongside “CHANCEZ,” with its video that celebrates the power of one’s voice and standing for truth. His fourth record and first double LP, Physical Dream, due out April 17 and available for pre-save now. This March through June, Blasucci will perform live throughout Europe, the UK and the U.S.–see all dates below and find more information here.
Calling back to the musician’s roots and inspired by Los Angeles and Mexico, Blasucci says, “This EP (the third movement, ‘La Miel’) is the honey to the largely wounded inner world of this record. Literally translated to ‘Honey’, it feels the most energizing and soothing to what I see as our collective wounds. Soothing to the damaged throat & voice that we’re now just dusting off. Largely influenced by my teachers, friends, caretakers, and musical mentors in Coahuila, MX as well as my upbringing in Los Angeles of course and those musical heroes and friends of mine in that incredible hometown of mine that built me up and taught me what I’ve expressed in my recordings.”
The Undercover Dream Lovers release the fuzzed out new single “banging my head.” Another taste of the upcoming album atomic house (out March 20 via SoundOn), Los Angeles-based musician and producer Matt Koenig allows for a moment of uncurbed rock and roll. Backed by scorched neon guitar and distorted vocals, Koenig delivers a powerful manifesto on frustration. The song may have been inspired by memories of literal childhood head trauma (“baseball bats and hockey pucks, I think I split my head open three times as a kid”), but the song craves out the universal truth that beating yourself up can feel physical — Stream.
“I was gifted this old red Gibson guitar and it unlocked this intense facet to my writing,” he says. “It was also the first time I’d really screamed in the vocal booth—so much so that I lost my voice for a month. Both the song and the record as a whole are me stepping outside of my creative comfort zone and finding something new, while also working from ideas and feelings that are very familiar.”
atomic house’s 14 songs are built from tactile details and lived-in scenes that don’t just recall the past, but make it feel present again. From his childhood in Pennsylvania to New York DIY spaces to life in contemporary LA, Koenig creates a string of transportive worlds where listeners can become protagonists in psychedelic indie rock wonderlands — Pre-save.
“Whether it’s dial up phones or the feeling of pushing a doorbell when you’re running around the neighborhood and playing ding-dong ditch, there are so many tactile things that just get us excited,” Koenig explains. “That was my anchor for this whole record, remembering those feelings and stepping back into my own experience or into the shoes of a character who may have had these experiences.”
Southern Virginia native Trxy! releases his debut album, Drowning In Bliss, out everywhere now via UnitedMasters. This is his first full-length record, positioning him as an artist to watch within his unique blend of shoegaze and nu-metal.
From the hard-hitting intensity of “Cut Out My Heart” to the dreamy sway of focus track “Rot,” and the sonic pushes and pulls of “Shallow,” Drowning In Bliss is a captivating 14-track journey of suffering, emotion, and catharsis that leaves no stone unturned.
“‘Rot’ came from this realization that even the silence can decay.,” shares Trxy!. “When you let something sit and fester, it can eat you alive and break you down. This song lives in that uncomfortable space between avoidance and emotional collapse.”
Self-described as “Jason Mraz meets Harry Styles with acoustic poetry,” teo tala lingers on vulnerable truths, heritage, and growing pains while easing into adulthood in his work, often found in his forthright lyricism devoid of external fanfare. The indie-pop artist, who debuted with his narrative-driven single “white pearls,” makes a sincere and uninhibited approach that focuses on greater narratives, creating emblematic music reflective of Gen-Z’s current romantic culture.
Growing up in a large family, tala learned to grab the spotlight. He often performed songs like “Bet On It” from High School Musical for his family, an all-too-familiar track that informed his specific, sentimental delivery. Later, in middle school, he developed an interest in learning the ukulele, a skill he nurtured throughout his early education that led him toward artists like Khai Dreams and the bedroom-pop space. Fascinated by the early production of figures like Conan Gray, teo tala added his own narrative; coming from a Filipino background, he enriched his songs with his Southern Californian experience and his mental health journey.
tala expanded his musical pursuits at Santa Clara University, performing regularly at campus events and college open mics in front of crowds. He quickly developed his artistic presence, centered around the destruction of relationships, exploring themes like the lingering presence of a lost lover and the emotional residue left behind in shared spaces. In his music, he paints picture-esque scenes accompanied by infectious loops and memorable hooks. “i’m doing fine,” serenaded with a twisted sense of vulnerability and self-reflection, garnered significant playlisting and fan adoration.
teo tala landed a full-time position at Google in their Chicago office before eventually leaving to focus on his music career, a decision that brought him back to Southern California and his hometown, ready to pursue his dream once more.
the chart-topping pop artist, songwriter, and producer Sammy Adams has returned with a fresh new single, “LIGHT.” The anthemic track marks his debut release with Big Noise Music Group, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter in his career.
Following a life-altering, nearly fatal accident in 2019 and going through an extensive period of rehabilitation, Adams emerges with renewed clarity, purpose, and creative energy. “LIGHT” reflects that transformation, capturing raw vulnerability with a sense of optimism.
“Life’s wild—one minute you’re on top of the world, the next it’s driving you into the depths of darkness,” shares Sammy Adams. “This record is for the ones who kept me afloat when I was sinking in self-doubt and overthinking during uncertain times. To my girls, Andie and Khaki, my family, and friends, you were the lights that brought me back to life. Thank you, for real.”
Earlier this year, Big Noise officially welcomed Sammy Adams to their roster. Collaborating closely with the label’s co-founder and acclaimed producer John Feldmann (blink-182, Avril Lavigne), they created “LIGHT” as a bold return full of pop-driven melodies, alternative edge, and his signature hip-hop roots.
“Sammy is such an easy guy to get along with and work with. He’s always got such great ideas and has an incredible voice. It’s just a pleasure working with such a talented guy,” shares Feldmann.
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