James Tonic is a Montreal-born artist blending hip-hop, R&B, and pop roots with soft rock and folk compositions and band instrumentation. Known for albums like Stuck in LA — produced by Chris Peden with live orchestration — and his latest Safety, he explores self-discovery, resilience, and real-life narratives through organic, unhurried sounds.Following successful tours, his work continues in a series into 2026. Beyond music, James is a tech investor building a platform for musicians to automate websites and focus on their craft. Catch him on the road. Safety II is out now, the second chapter in his dream pop trilogy following 2025’s breakout Safety.
Indie-Americana-splicing duo Paul Sherwood and Andy Shepley wrapped up 2025 with a three day December session at Abbey Road Studio 2, recording over 20 songs, old and new.
Their long-awaited ‘PAX AMERICANA’ EP hit the interwebs in January, with new song “Planet Elon” expected to raise some eyebrows, adding a new swirling atmospheric soundscape to their signature jangly rock guitar sound, while once again Sherwood’s lyrics explore the techno-political dystopia that we’ve all been dragged into.
Full tracklisting:
- Only In America
- Living The Dream
- American Rules
- Polarized and Weaponized
- Planet Elon
Early 2026 will see the guys mixing the Abbey Road session tracks, editing videos and preparing for their first gigs as a full band.
Rina Rain is a Bay Area-based meditation trainer with over twenty years of experience in mindfulness, career and personal development. She is also a mantra artist (Rina Rain) and meditation guide sharing peace, devotion, and healing through music. Blending soulful vocals and ancient mantras and modern soundscapes, she creates songs that inspire inner stillness and connection. Her voice carries the essence of tranquility, each chant unfolding like a soft prayer, a return to presence. Rooted in sacred repetition and silence between the notes, Rina’s voice invites listeners to slow down, breathe, and come home to themselves. Through simple, spacious sound and guidance, she channels frequencies of peace, remembrance, and quiet transformation. Her sound is not performance, it is a threshold.
Her debut track “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu” serves as the first glimpse of her forthcoming album Whispers of Rain, an album created for contemplation and deep peace. She shares, “‘Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu’ was the mantra that opened my voice and my heart. This track is my prayer to help ease suffering in our minds, in our hearts, and for all beings everywhere, at all times. My wish is for this mantra to soften what feels heavy and awaken a deeper sense of belonging in everyone who listens. May we remember that we are all connected, and none of us are walking this journey alone.”
Her track “Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha” is a prayer for liberation from suffering and protection from fear. The Buddhist Mantra in Sanskrit invokes feminine Green Tara, the embodiment of compassion in action. Good to practice when seeking protection from fears, inner or outer, and a path toward freedom.
Rina Rain’s latest single “Om Mani Padme Hum” is a tranquil and transcending mantra. Rina shares, “The track is a mantra whose ancient wisdom continues to deepen the longer I sit with it. The union of the jewel in the lotus represents compassion, love, and wisdom, and each time I return to this Sanskrit phrase it guides me toward inner freedom. The slow, steady repetition opens space for presence and insight, eventually rising into a faster rhythm – a realization that the jewel we seek has always been within us. When I recorded this track, I truly felt as if I were singing into the vastness, into the quiet of the void, where sound, thought, and feeling slowly dissolved into silence.”
For over two decades, Rina has held space for healing through mindfulness, coaching, and creative expression. Her music is a meditation. It’s an invitation to slow down, breathe, and return to the heart.
The wait is over! Four-time GRAMMY Award-nominated global superstar RAYE today announces that she will release her highly anticipated sophomore album on March 27th via Human Re Sources. The album is titled THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. and available for digital and physical pre-order now on her official store HERE. The album, set in 4 “seasons” with each side of the vinyl being a different season, takes listeners on a sonic journey that begins with darkness and ends with light.
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RAYE says: “Music is medicine, I’ve always said that. I guess I’m in the process of making medicine for myself that I can share with the world. I want us all to say to ourselves that it’s going to be all right, and I’m going to have faith in the seeds that I’ve planted beneath the snow. I wanted to create something that is a hug, bed or soft place for that person who needs it.”
Mary Ocher has spent two decades developing a fiercely independent voice shaped by displacement, political rupture, and life on the cultural margins.
Born in Moscow to Jewish-Ukrainian parents and raised in Tel Aviv during political and religious turmoil, she learned from a very young age that questioning authority was a means of survival-and that it came at a hefty price.
At 20, after refusing the draft, she left for Berlin. She became a central underground figure, known for work that is as politically lucid as it is creatively unbound: releasing records with political manifestos, making DIY films, performing in national theaters and museums, as well as queer sex clubs.
Admired by Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Animal Collective, and Sean Lennon, and having collaborated with the likes of Mogwai, King Khan, Julia Kent, Felix Kubin, Die Tödliche Doris, and Roberto Cacciapaglia, she is respected for fearless experimentation.
Her new album, Weimar, marks a decisive shift. Long associated with art-punk exploration, Weimar sees her strip everything back to piano and voice – revealing a songwriter whose candor, clarity, and emotional precision speak far beyond the avant-garde. Themes of divorce, grief, domestic violence, and rebuilding appear with rare directness, offering what is arguably the most accessible – and revealing – portrait of the artist yet.
“In the midst of the pandemic, I left my now ex-husband, and finally I was able to fulfil a long-term dream and get my own piano,” Ocher says. “The new pieces were written on it. The last track is a home recording – played on that piano, which is from around 1870.”
Misha:
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Misha is a Finnish music producer-artist known for his numerous collaborations with GRAMMY-winning artists like Lalah Hathaway, Moonchild’s Amber Navran, and Nate Smith. Misha moves effortlessly between beat music, alternative r&b, hip-hop and nu-funk.
Along with over 100 million streams on Spotify, the prolific artist has received support from Okayplayer, Soulection Radio, BBC and CBC. Misha’s songs have also appeared on series like HBO Max’s South Side. Misha was nominated in two categories at the Finnish Music Awards Emma in 2024. In 2024 he was selected as a new Recording Academy Voting Member.
BeMyFiasco:
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BeMyFiasco is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and vocal arranger known for her buttery vocals and emotionally rich songwriting that bridges R&B, soul, and hip-hop. With over 10 million global streams, she’s become a rising force in contemporary music, effortlessly blending classic soul influences with a modern edge.
Her debut album, Where I Left You, released under Phonte’s +FE Music imprint, garnered critical acclaim and solidified her as an artist to watch. She has collaborated with industry icons and forward-thinking musicians alike, including SZA, Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, The Foreign Exchange, and Little Brother.
Praised for her vocal precision, lyrical honesty, and genre-fluid artistry, BeMyFiasco continues to captivate audiences worldwide—crafting music that resonates deeply and stands the test of time.
Misha & BeMyFiasco:
Misha and BeMyFiasco have been collaborating since 2023, including their first collaborative single ‘Your Body’ from Misha’s Radiant album. The track has been featured on playlists such as Spotify’s R&B Weekly, R&B Fresh Finds, Lowkey, and Apple Music’s R&B Now. It was also highlighted on Finnish national television in the local adaptation of Juke Box Jury. Misha is currently wrapping up their joint EP ‘Aura Gold’ set to release on February 20th in 2026.
The Good Times and HSP Presents have announced So Long, Good Friday, a new multi-venue all-dayer in Liverpool showcasing the best new music at an affordable price.
In spring 2026, a brand new all-dayer brings some of the most exciting upcoming bands to Liverpool for a multi-venue all-dayer. Taking place on 3rd April, the first edition of So Long, Good Friday already boasts an impressive lineup, including a headline set from rising rock ‘n’ roll cowboys Fat Dog. The London-born band have earned a cult reputation for their sweaty, uninhibited live shows, not suitable for the faint of heart.
South London haiku-loving trio Honeyglaze and Chicago’s early-millenium indie-rockers Brigitte Calls Me Baby will close out their own stages, with more headliners still to be announced. The initial lineup also includes Halifax Heavenly band The Orielles, Wigan-born alt-rockstar TTSSFU and Manchester’s most high-energy electronic duo Silverwingkiller.
Jeanie and the White Boys, Monks, Credits, Mikey Callisto, World News, Curiosity Shop, Pevova, Kissing Peoples and Dave Lofts complete the huge first wave announcement, showcasing a hand-picked, genre-blurring lineup of some of the best bands on the current live circuit. The all-dayer will span several venues in Liverpool’s cultural hub the Baltic Triangle, including Hangar 34, District, 24 Kitchen Street, and Camp & Furnace, all within walking distance of each other.
Organisers HSP and The Good Times say, “We are hosting So Long, Good Friday in Liverpool to offer a much-needed alternative and exciting line-up to the city’s festival landscape. We’re bringing some of the hottest national and international outfits along with some of our favourite Liverpool-based artists to the Baltic Triangle for one helluva Good Friday!”
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On their upcoming single “Proper Job”, Micko & The Mellotronics channel the sound of the 70s and provide another look at their forthcoming third album, ‘The Trinity’.
In January, Micko & The Mellotronics are set to return with their new single “Proper Job”, which finds Micko examining class and creativity over a 70s-inspired soundtrack. Borrowing its title from a phrase passed down from parents to kids in the quest for a stable lifestyle, the track considers the kinds of work those from more privileged backgrounds are less likely to perform, and the resulting dominance of middle-class kids in the arts.
In the first couple of verses, Micko cites Larry David and Brian Eno, the latter of whom once stated, “I think as soon as you can release people from the absolutely grinding poverty that so many people are in, you give them the chance, the space to think and the space to get themselves out of a bad situation.”
Micko explains that both David and Eno were advocates of social security, which allowed them some time to develop their work as artists. Now that’s largely gone, their experience suggests a broader subtext of class related issues in relation to ‘the creative life.’” Later in the song, Micko shifts the setting to a building site, to working unpleasant jobs, and to being spoken down to when finally finding a job you thought you might enjoy.
“These experiences of mine shaped the song,” adds Micko, “However, even with all its pitfalls, living an ‘alternative’, artistic life is still one I wouldn’t trade for any other, so there’s also a joy expressed within.” Musically, the track boasts a retro glam feel thanks to lead guitarist Paul Cuddeford (Boomtown Rats), backed by powerhouse classic-rock rhythm section made up of Jan Noble and Budge Magraw (both Ex-Cesarian). Executive producer Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones) was also key to the track’s 70s vibe.
Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter Anna Smyrk lets down her walls with ‘Skin Thinner’. The new single is here ahead of her debut album ‘Spectacular Denial’ which will be out on the 20th of March via Community Music
Glasgow’s indie-rock force Vanderlye kick off the year with emotional intensity on their new single, One Way Train, which will be released on Wednesday 21st January. This will be followed by a headline show at the iconic King Tut’s on Saturday 24th January, showcasing the band’s powerful and evocative sound.
The track is a haunting meditation on longing and unrequited connection, drifting through late-night streets, fleeting memories, and the haze of over-indulgence. It channels the ache of seeing intimacy around you while it remains just out of reach—a journey through nostalgia, melancholy, and the fragile hope for something more, anchored by the evocative metaphor of a love that moves in only one direction.
Sean reflects on the headspace that shaped the song: “At the time of writing ‘One Way Train’ there was an inherent melancholy in my mindset. I found myself looking at past relationships or relationships around me through rose-tinted glasses, or through social media, which feels like a fabricated keyhole into reality. I wanted the verses to feel meditative, seen through the eyes of an observer, and for the music to feel cinematic, almost like a narrator within the song.”
He continues, “When the chorus hits it feels like this huge release, a moment of catharsis after all that reflection. It’s the point where the tension from the verses opens up and the emotions spill out.”
Musically, ‘One Way Train’ delivers everything listeners crave from a modern indie-rock staple – soaring melodies, earnest lyricism, and that unmistakable Vanderlye emotional punch.
The single arrives on the heels of a breakthrough year for the band. Following the release of their debut EP ‘The Reckoning’ last May, Vanderlye have taken their bold, infectious sound to stages across Scotland, steadily building a devoted audience drawn to their raw energy. ‘One Way Train’ follows Vanderlye’s recent single ‘Blackout Sky’, the first taste of their upcoming EP ‘Dystopia Calling’, arriving in 2026 and set to reaffirm Vanderlye as one of Scotland’s most promising new indie acts.
“A band so hypnotic, they should come with a health warning… Imagine Britpop in a leather jacket colliding with grunge that hasn’t washed its hair in a week, and you’ve got Vanderlye.” – Angela Canavan, The Golden Bough
“…their voices work so well together…this dynamic really helps to separate Vanderlye from the pack…a band you should buy your stock in now.” – Jake MacFarlane, Hive Magazine
“One of the best parts of this song is the build into the final chorus… creating a real tear-jerking atmosphere.” – Kimmi Naidoo, Northern Exposure (Romantic Anarchy review)
Formed in late 2023, Glasgow’s Vanderlye blend anthemic indie rock with politically charged lyrics and expansive, atmospheric soundscapes. Their striking male–female dual vocals add emotional depth and a unique edge, shaping a sound that is as cinematic as it is immediate.
In just a short time, Vanderlye have made a serious impact. They’ve hit the Amazing Radio Top 10, been named Artist of the Week by Scotland on Sunday and were selected as one of Resonate Scotland’s Artists to Watch for 2025. Their six singles have earned international acclaim. Guilty Lovers & Heartbreak Serenades won Single of the Year at the 2024 Unsigned Music Awards, beating over 9,000 entries. Terrible Comfort and This Plastic Ego were long-listed for SNACK Magazine’s Scottish Single of the Year and 2025’s Romantic Anarchy received a 9/10 from Northern Exposure.
Their debut EP, The Reckoning (May 2025), became their most successful release yet, scoring a perfect 10/10 from Hive Magazine and surpassing 40,000 streams on its title track. Live, Vanderlye have matched their studio success, packing out Tenement Trail with queues running out the venue.
Brooklyn-based, multi-faceted artist Kevin Holliday (he/they) opens the year with ‘Hotline*’, a fluid and expressive new single that blends hip-hop, R&B, jazz textures and soulful vocals into a sound that feels both intimate and expansive. Warm, rhythmic and quietly magnetic, the track sets an assured tone for what’s to come, offering a bright moment of release to the new year.
‘Hotline*’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Singer-songwriter-guitarists Tyler Ramsey and My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel are thrilled to release Celestun, their debut collaborative acoustic effort, on their own Duo Quest Records via Tone Tree Music. The new project places Ramsey and Broemel’s juxtaposed guitar-playing styles and training front and center to create rustic beauty and atmospheric power.
“The songs unfold with patience and warmth, simple in structure, rich in mood, moving at the pace of a Sunday drive with no urgency and plenty of room to absorb the scenery. Broemel’s classically informed touch pairs beautifully with Ramsey’s nimble fingerstyle approach,” writes Copper (PSAudio). Creative Loafing adds that the album features “shimmering songs that capture a graceful, unhurried Laurel Canyon vibe,” while Blueridge Outdoors describes it as “guitar tranquility.”
The pair’s initial objective had been to record an all-instrumental album, but the natural flow of the sessions led the duo to begin incorporating vocal tracks, “Nevermind,” “Sail Away,” and “Flying Things” ft. The Secret Sisters. Over the years, both Ramsey and Broemel had previously worked with The Secret Sisters, a.k.a. GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle. Broemel contributed pedal steel to their 2010 cover of Johnny Cash’s “Big River” with Jack White, while Ramsey toured and sang harmonies with them on a rendition of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Wasted on the Way” in 2024.
Ramsey takes lead vocals on his heartwarming “Flying Things,” a tender lullaby written for his 11-year-old daughter. “Early in her life, we would read her bedtime stories – we still do – but there was a really sweet and beautifully illustrated book that we found, it was called Dream Animals and it was all about going to sleep and then riding on these magical creatures in your dreams,” he says. “We started doing this thing where we’d say, well, what’s your dream animal – we call them ‘dream protectors’ – what’s your dream protector going to be? And we’d all pick out which animals we were going to be hanging out with in our dreams. It was just kind of a little magical way to say good night.
“One night, she was three or four, and we all said we were going to be birds. I was going to be an owl, she was going to be a seagull, and my wife was going to be a hawk. As I was turning the light off and was getting ready to close the door, my daughter said, ‘We’re all flying things.’ I immediately wrote that down, and I wrote this song for her.”
Chandler (he/they), the rising rapper rooted in Virginia and flourishing in NYC returns with new single ‘please don’t rain on my parade’, a punchy, playful cut that captures the charisma and sharp storytelling that’s quickly making them one of NYC’s most distinctive voices.
‘please don’t rain on my parade’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
London-based digital artist Weirdcore (Aphex Twin, Radiohead/the smile, Charli XCX, Daniel Lopatin) has collaborated with Native Instruments to create the visuals for the newly released Absynth 6 – the legendary soft synth used on records by Brian Eno, Aphex Twin, Björk, and many more.
To celebrate the ‘Weird by Design’ nature of the instrument, NI has commissioned a series of groundbreaking producers to create exclusive new music using Absynth, with Weirdcore creating custom visualizers for each new track.
The first of these is by fêted DJ/producer HAAi, and will be dropping on Jan 15th. The improvised track, created solely with Absynth 6, builds on the sense of euphoric calm explored on her recent album HUMANiSE, while showcasing the endless creative soundscaping that is a hallmark of the synth.
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Vibrant pop singer Frankie Silver has released his newest single, “Airplane Mode,” a dynamic track that disconnects from the havoc of a cheating ex to reawaken oneself. Vibrating with powerhouse pop vocals and an infectious chorus, Silver’s newest single dares you to unplug and rewind. Stream “Airplane Mode” on all digital platforms worldwide, and stay tuned for the official music video, complete with a high-energy dance performance, coming soon.
Five years in the making, starting on the East Coast in New York and finding its final form on the West Coast in Los Angeles, “Airplane Mode” is Frankie Silver’s personal dance with a toxic relationship and that moment of finally deciding to disengage and hit reset. In a way, that journey mirrors the song’s theme perfectly—it’s about the necessary trip inward to find yourself. The lyric, “Trying to be someone that wasn’t me… I just didn’t love me,” is the raw and heartbreaking admission that starts the healing process back to self-love. “Sometimes, the first step to finding your silver lining is being honest about the storm,” shares Silver. Driven by a punchy beat and an uplifting melody, “Airplane Mode” pulls people into a quiet corner, detaches them from external pressures, and focuses on personal growth. The repeated line, “Turn on airplane mode, I just wanna be alone,” is a bold declaration of wanting to escape the madness and find peace in the world. “This song is my anthem for digital and emotional escapism. It’s about that overwhelming need to hit ‘pause’ on the noise. Whether it’s a draining relationship, social pressures, or the constant buzz of expectation.” He adds, “Healing isn’t always about pushing forward; sometimes, it’s about pushing pause. It’s in that quiet space we create for ourselves that we gather the strength to face the chaos and turn it into something powerful.” “Airplane Mode” was produced by Matthew Joshua Hall, known for his work with Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Wayne. The mix was crafted by Grammy Award-winning mixer Ken Lewis (Eminem, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, fun.).
Montreal artist Drucker returns with ‘Don’t you let me down’, a restrained, emotionally direct single that shifts the focus from aftermath to reckoning. Featuring a subtle but striking appearance from rising alternative singer-songwriter and producer Anna Justen, the track plays less like a duet and more like a conversation with a memory – the voice of someone who’s no longer fully there, but still impossible to shake.
‘Don’t you let me down’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Rising producer Limbo Slice today unleashes a new single ‘Fragment’ out now via HypnoVizion.
Laced with industrial synthwork and robust textural design, ‘Fragment’ blends the darker tones of techno with ominous bass elements for a truly commanding listening experience. Growling basslines rumble beneath a cacophony of gritty synths, showcasing Limbo Slice’s meticulous attention to detail. Combining underground energy with a progressive sound, the track aligns with the label’s evolving sonic direction helmed by REZZ and her latest project As The Pendulum Swings.
Cloaked in anonymity, Limbo Slice has gained traction with an enigmatic signature and monochromatic visual aesthetic. Collaborations with the likes of Astroglitch, One True God, and Mobiius have further solidified Limbo Slice’s presence beyond the breakout hit ‘Aphotic’. Returning to the scene following a brief hiatus, ‘Fragment’ marks Limbo Slice’s first release on HypnoVizion.
Stream Limbo Slice’s new single ‘Fragment’ available now on all platforms.
Dance music powerhouse GRYFFIN and rising bass producer YDG today unleash the official remixes for their collaborative single ‘The Feeling’ out now via 10K Projects.
Building on the emotional pull and melodic foundation of ‘The Feeling’, the remix package features a diverse lineup of producers, each offering a distinct perspective on the collaboration. Canadian DJ Frank Walker injects a polished, festival-ready lift, while Florida native Flozone and Portland newcomer SPORTMODE lean into heavier, bass-driven reinterpretations built for darker dancefloors. Up-and-comer Local Singles take a groove-forward approach, while Dallas-based rising act Kade Findley and Toronto multimedia artist Paper Skies deliver melodic bass-driven breaks. Thai DJ SABAI amplifies the track’s anthemic qualities, and Floridian riser CELO closes the package with an off-kilter dubstep flip. Together, the remixes highlight the flexibility of the original track, reframing its vocal hooks and melodic themes across a range of tempos, moods, and production styles.
Without missing a beat, Girl Tones today release their first single of the year titled “Volcano.” Headstrong and unyielding, but making diamonds under pressure, the sister duo lays out their exact path. In 2026, it’s ride or get off the horse. Listen to “Volcano” via Parallel Vision x Big Loud Rock HERE.
The band’s singer Kenzie said that “Volcano” is about, “How helpless it feels when chaos strikes. One thing I’ve learned is to flip chaos on its head and make something new out of it. Pressure isn’t always a bad thing.”
Announced this week, Girl Tones join Amazon Music’s list of Artists to Watch for 2026. They are amongst peers like Fcukers, Florence Road, Folk Bitch Trio, NewDad and more. Last year’s alumni include massive names like Alex Warren, Addison Rae, Leon Thomas and Mk.gee.
Dirtybird is kicking off the New Year with a massive four-way collaboration from some of the flock’s finest: SHADED, Ardalan, Black V Neck and Life On Planets have teamed up for ‘Spiraling’, the latest from Dirtybird’s Flight Week series.
A showstopper on the dancefloor, ‘Spiraling’ captures all the hallmarks of a Dirtybird classic with its whimsical attitude and rolling momentum. The four collaborators inject their individual signatures, pairing hypnotic melodies, oscillating rhythms, and precise percussion with Life On Planets’ sly, pun-driven topline. It’s a bold start to the year and a boisterous addition to the Flight Week collection, showcasing how fun and frenzy can be distilled into a nonstop club record built to carry well beyond the floor.
LA-based live techno-house act SHADED has a club-centric sound that reverberates throughout underground dance floors around the globe. SHADED debuted on Dirtybird in 2020 with his Holla Atcha Boy EP, of which the title track was later highlighted on Dirtybird’s Heavy Heaters compilation in 2022. SHADED returned to the label during its 20th anniversary with ‘Bad Boy’ ahead of his appearances at Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights and CampINN. ‘Spiraling’ is SHADED’s second Flight Week release, joining ‘Salmon’ with Black V Neck.
Pop songwriter Ren Genevieve launched “Everything I Never Said,” the first chapter and title track of her upcoming sophomore EP. Throughout the track, Genevieve confronts her truest inner world and powerlessness, pouring every regret and desire as a raw and unfiltered self-revelation. Stream “Everything I Never Said” on all digital platforms worldwide.
Opening with an easy, rhythmic groove and narrative form, “Everything I Never Said” invites listeners into Ren Genevieve’s most private reflections. Built around a series of candid “I hate…” confessions, the track unravels moments of remorse and painful realization that some things can never be changed, turning them into a compelling monologue. “The song explores the impossibility of changing the past while finally confronting what was truly felt, the impact of a person, the intensity of desire, and the sting of regret,” Genevieve shares. With each repetition of “If you think this song’s about you, it probably is,” sharpens to a reckoning, as Genevieve addresses the person who shaped both her longing and her heartbreak. Approaching the finale, a quiet, stripped-back moment emerges, with softened instrumentation and subtle synth textures that express the tender nuances of Genevieve’s inner self, evoking the helplessness of facing the past and the weight of hidden emotions. Written and composed by Genevieve and produced alongside Grammy Award-winning producer Joshua Monroy (Justin Bieber, Elton John, OutKast), “Everything I Never Said” portrays Genevieve’s inner truths with striking clarity and depth, setting the stage for the first chapter of her forthcoming EP.
SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN
“To Build a Home”
• Somewhere In Between release their reimagined cover of The Cinematic Orchestra’s “To Build A Home.” Produced by one half of the duo, Austin Bisnow (John Legend, David Guetta), the track pares the original down to its emotional core, creating a peaceful, intimate sound. The track will be accompanied by an official video created by Matt Frazier (Local Natives).
• “We walked down the moss-covered aisle to this song, deep in the forests of Quebec, and recorded it a stone’s throw away in the same old barn where we celebrated our marriage.” – Somewhere In Between
• The duo continue building momentum following “Lay Your Head on Me,” which sparked a TikTok hand-dance trend with now 17.4k+ user creates and has accrued nearly 1.5 million Spotify streams.
After a year spent traversing the country – both as an opening act and as headliners – NYC’s Bandits on the Run welcome 2026 with a new single, “Am I Your Mirror?,” ahead of a string of performances at the annual Folk Alliance International conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. LISTEN HERE.
“As Bandits, we’re really interested in the space that exists between people who really love each other. So much is possible in that space- it’s fluid and infinitely creative,” Regina Strayhorn shares of the inspiration behind the new single, “At its worst, that space can feel like a hall of mirrors. A disconcerting maze full of false selves that makes relating feel like a nightmare. But at its best, that space is a window into what some would call the divine- a place to marvel at the dance souls can have with each other when they’re not trying to wear the same shoes and step on each other’s feet. ‘Am I Your Mirror?’ is about that dance.”
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