Erica Knox is carving a new lane with her vibrant blend of upbeat energy and nostalgic reflection. Her intimate lyrics about love, life, and identity, combined with addictive hooks, call to mind the modern brilliance of artists like Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves.
In 2024, Knox was handpicked as one of three artists to record at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London through DHL’s FastTrack Sessions, where she teamed up with Gold-certified producer Hannah V, to create her heart wrenching single, “Disappointing Me”, along with the incredible Abbey Road engineers to record her newest single, “Kerosene”.
Knox recorded her latest single, Kerosene, live off the floor of Studio 3, with production later completed in Toronto. Originally written in 2018 for a college project, Kerosene quickly became a fan favourite. With warm melodic guitar, and her soft, siren-like vocals, this song captivates all who hear it. The live recording has been shared in NME Magazine, and PR will continue with Auteur Research.
“It’s a full circle moment,” Knox shares. “I wrote it after my first trip to London, and my first heartbreak. Coming back, and recording at Abbey Road, it feels like the perfect time for this song to be heard.”
After being nominated as Canada’s Best Emerging Artist in 2019, Knox is now gearing up to release her highly anticipated debut EP this fall, produced by multitalented musician, Tal Vaisman
multi-platinum pop singer/songwriter John K releases his latest single “Never Been In Love.” The song is the latest to be taken from his upcoming new studio album SALT + LIGHT, set for release on July 18, 2025 via Epic Records.
Get “Never Been In Love” HERE. Pre-order SALT + LIGHT HERE.
The Orlando, FL-bred artist has showcased his evolution in songwriting over the release of several early singles from the album, which have highlighted a narrative around a story that is both deeply personal and intimately universal—love, family and personal growth. “Never Been In Love,” despite its dubious title, celebrates a euphoric love that makes him feel as if he’s “never been in love before,” continuing a theme of celebrating the love that he’s discovered in his marriage.
Produced by Grant Boutin (Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor), the song was inspired by a real-life text message exchange between John and his wife. “I texted my wife, ‘How did you feel when we first met?’ She wrote back in real-time and said, ‘Like I’ve never been in love before’,” he recalls. “It’s about meeting somebody and falling so hard that you forget everyone you met before because you want to live the rest of your life with this person.”
Acclaimed multi-platinum artist Lil Skies unveils his highly-anticipated sixth album, The Evolution of the Rose, via Big Noise Music Group.
Working alongside alt-rock titan John Feldmann (Avril Lavigne / Blink-182), Lil Skies redefines his artistic boundaries, marking the dawn of his most fearless era yet. Filled with genre-bending tracks, the new album fuses alt-rock, hip-hop, and pop into a bold, emotionally charged body of work.
The 14-track collection of songs is a deeply personal celebration, filled with raw storytelling and sonic innovation. The Evolution of the Rose explores themes of love, fatherhood, loss, and self-discovery grounded with introspection.
Lil Skies is best known for his dynamic sound, explosive stadium performances, and a devoted loyal fanbase that’s fueled billions of cumulative streams and views, and a massive social media following. He carved out his reputation with breakout hits like “Lust,” “I,” “Red Roses,” and “Nowadays,” earning him multi-platinum status as an artist.
The album’s lead single “Burn” sets the tone for this new evolution. “Burn” featuring long time hit making collaborator Landon Cube, is a powerful sonic eruption of truth, survival, and creative fearlessness with an existential undercurrent. His vehement vocals and an in-your-face delivery collide with alt rock drenched guitars for a cathartic and gripping listen. Lil Skies confides, “It’s growing through the fire, pushing myself creatively, and really leaning in when it comes to being authentic to myself.” This authenticity rings true as he creates his most personal and compelling music to date.
Avant-pop visionary Sevdaliza reemerges with “Messiah,” once again defying expectation and dismantling genre on her own terms. A sonic sermon and spiritual uprising, “Messiah” is not just a song, it’s a resurrection and a reckoning. Floating somewhere between gospel and rebellion, the Latin Pop and reggaeton track dares to glorify what the world has long tried to shame: feminine power, queer desire, and untamed hunger. Watch the music video HERE, stream the song HERE.
“’Messiah’ is a hymn for every woman, queer soul and beautiful misfit who was told to hush their hunger, hide their skin or doubt their own divinity” shares Sevdaliza “I turn that shame into gospel: the body becomes a temple, pleasure becomes prophecy, and love, unbound by rule or ritual, rises as the only true religion.” -Sevdaliza
Both haunting and holy, “Messiah” feels like a secret whispered from the shadows, its lyrics unfolding like spells. Beneath the surface: riddles, symbols, revelations. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever been told their desire was too loud, their love too unruly, their beauty too much to bear. It’s a gospel for the ones who refused to shrink. Directed by the visionary Tanu Muino, the track’s visual is a bold, cinematic rite that is provocative, ritualistic, and filled with symbolism. In true Sevdaliza fashion, it’s not meant to be watched. It’s meant to be felt.
Madison Margot is a Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter known for blending raw emotional storytelling with lush, cinematic soundscapes. A fifth-generation Angeleno, she began writing songs and playing guitar at eleven, turning personal experiences into vivid, unforgettable songs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Gender and Women’s Studies and works exclusively with female directors to embrace and uplift women through her creative process.
Her debut project The Chronicles of Lovers, produced by Kyle Shearer (Tove Lo, Caroline Polachek, Carly Rae Jepsen), introduced her unique voice and emotionally charged style. Singles like “God Laughs,” “If We Fall,” and her latest, “TOO MUCH!”—a moody, slow-burning track co- produced with Tone Def (Nat & Alex Wolff)—showcase her gift for vulnerability and atmosphere.
After living in England for several years, Madison drew deep inspiration from the music scene there, a lasting influence on her sound and storytelling. Her work has been featured by Wonderland, Rolling Stone India, EARMILK, and Ones to Watch. With performances at venues like Madame Siam, The Peppermint Club, and The Viper Room, Madison’s live show blends emotional honesty with undeniable energy—making her an emerging pop voice who creates songs that feel like your own memories.
Her new single “Fun” is an indie pop meets rock track that is the soundtrack to the summer. She shares, “I wrote it about wanting just one more night with an old love, where you forget what went wrong and just relive the beauty and magic. It’s a song to dance around your room in the midst of heartbreak and healing. It’s a song for anyone who’s prone to romanticizing the past.”
From gang life to global stages, Hoodtrophy Bino’s story is one of transformation. After meeting Soulja Boy in jail and joining S.O.D.M.G., he’s turned his pain into power—touring the country and sharing his path through the acclaimed documentary Breaking the Generational Curse.
Bino’s recent performances include a current tour with Soulja Boy and a performance alongside Soulja at Rolling Loud Los Angeles. Known for his raw and unfiltered sound, Bino’s latest project, Chosen Few, features the breakout single “I Want Her” with Kalan.FrFr – currently earning national airplay on stations such as SiriusXM The Heat, Power 106, 96.1 The Beat, Power 105 NY, and major platforms like SneakerCon, the LA Clippers, and the Rams. His upcoming full-length album, CBFW, is set to drop in late summer 2025, with guest appearances from Lefty Gunplay, NoCap, and more to be announced. Bino has also been featured on major outlets including The Breakfast Club, On The Radar, HotNewHipHop, Lyrical Lemonade, and No Jumper.
It’s not every day that a long-dormant experimental noise project reappears as an elite electronic-pop outfit intent on burrowing into your subconscious and unearthing deep-seated memories of a time when we could congregate freely without worry.
In 2014, the duo known as Allegories began to experiment across genres, melding eclectic soundscapes with pop inclinations. Gathering further inspiration from DJing house and hip-hop nights around town, Allegories went onto create electronic music that shifts throughout the over/underground spectrum.
Allegories’ music is at once earnest and abstract, tricking listeners into the thought that they might be hearing straightforward dance music before the duo’s inherent eccentricities shift interpretation. They deliver unguarded ballads as effortlessly as they develop layers of cut up samples reaching into the worlds of IDM and psychedelia.
Multi-platinum recording artist Oscar Maydon joins forces with reggaetón and Latin trap icon Anuel AA to release the official music video for their explosive new collaboration, “TUXXXI.” The video is now live on Oscar Maydon’s official YouTube channel.
Directed by Lalo de Giant, the visual captures the excess and flair that defines trap music, luxury cars, bold energy, and unapologetic attitude, while staying true to its Mexican roots. Shot on a ranch with a sleek, modern aesthetic, the video seamlessly blends the regional and the urban: lowriders meet horses, and live guitar riffs accompany Oscar and Anuel as they dance. The result is a striking visual that bridges two distinct musical worlds.
The video arrives on the heels of Maydon’s breakout success with “Rico o Muerto Vol. 1,” which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s “Top Latin Albums” chart and reached #3 on the “Regional Mexican Albums” chart. Globally, the project also secured a Top 3 spot among Spotify’s biggest debut albums, both in the U.S. and worldwide, racking up over 120 million streams.
Empara Mi reveals her incredible music video for ‘Closer To Heaven’.
The music video follows her cinematic tradition, building on the decadent and emotionally provocative visuals of ‘Masochist’ and ‘On Call For You’, but this time with a visceral indie-rock edge and the most heavenly of mosh pits. The visuals draw parallels to her previous work – echoes of female empowerment and defiance with perfectly fitting choreography. The slow motion shots add effect and atmosphere – showcasing Empara Mi’s talent not just as a musician but as a performer. The video breathes life into a symbolic message, that there is healing in pain. An arrow in Empara Mi’s chest remains throughout but the ending is prominent and perhaps most important – she now has angel wings.
Empara Mi enters the next chapter of her conceptual album Monsters & Masochists with ‘Closer to Heaven’, a soaring, nostalgic indie power ballad that pays homage to the raw energy of early Paramore and the cinematic drama of Evanescence. The epic track blends unfiltered emotion with anthemic hooks that beg to be screamed into the night. This nostalgic sound that Empara Mi has claimed will awaken a feeling in people from one generation to the next.
Speaking on the release, Empara Mi said: “This song feels like dancing on the edge of a cliff, leaning over just to feel closer to someone you can no longer touch. There’s a strange comfort in that kind of sadness, a quiet hope buried in the grief of knowing you’re just a bit closer to heaven. At the same time, I wanted it to feel euphoric, like the music I grew up screaming in my bedroom. Everything I’m writing now feels like a conversation with my younger self, and there’s something that’s healing about finally screaming along with her and saying everything I didn’t know how to say then.”
Nigerian-born, London-based musician and producer noxz taps acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter Hamzaa for his new offering “luh uh uh”.
A blueprint of London’s diverse musical makeup, noxz’s sleek and vividly rich soundwaves continue to position him as one of the landscape’s most exciting and refreshing creatives. Staking his claim on “luh uh uh”, spacey guitar licks and intricate percussive elements quickly collide before Hamzaa delivers a stunning vocal performance, flourishing with style and elegance. The hazy, sun-kissed summer vibrations lay groundwork for the rising vocalist to explore and celebrate queer love, reflecting on intimate moments while finding solace in the quiet strength of loving someone unconditionally. Embodying vulnerability and expression, “luh uh uh” feels
as beautiful as it is meaningful, becoming a catalyst for deeper connection when it’s needed most.
Speaking on the track, noxz mentions: “luh uh uh is what it sounds like when you catch feelings you didn’t see coming; everything just clicks but you don’t know how to act. The song blends warm textures with subtle percussion to create an Afro Fusion groove, creating a warm, romantic energy that feels like golden hour. This one’s for the moments when you feel more than you can explain – hopeful and emotional.”
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