Los Angeles band Hysteria, the project of bandleader Dakota Cosgrove, is excited to share their new single, “Angela,” available everywhere now. A demanding melody cuts through guitars that both twinkle and scrape, inching towards collapse—finding reprieve in huge and powerful choruses with drums that kick the listener around like a bloody game of soccer. Today’s release sees the group charging forth with matter-of-fact musings and raw tones, fitting tender honesty into spaces between raucous riffs. Picking up right where they left off, embracing their love of early-aughts pop rock with their own modern twist. The song was produced by Photographic Memory, who contributes to bands like Wisp, Jane Remover and more.
“Every moment is both an ascension and a decline, leaving you face down on the ground,” Dakota explains. “Angela is the year of your life you want to erase, a desperate cry to be loved, that sick desire to be broken and put back together. Angela is the girl who you let destroy you.”
2070, Los Angeles’ hardest working band, is excited to share Big Blue, their Danger Collective Records debut, available everywhere now. The fourteen-track record feels like a slow exhale—an album that trades muddled guitars for sonic clarity without losing the band’s emotional weight. Big Blue drifts inward, letting acoustic warmth, hazy synths, and soft rhythms carry its most vulnerable moments. Patient and immersive, every sound lingers like a memory, leading listeners into the world of 2070.
Los Angeles via Dallas, TX indie art rock five-piece About You shares textural, rich debut album The Lighthouse, The Storm out now.
The Lighthouse, The Storm, produced by Jeff Saenz, was born from demos dating back to 2019. About halfway through recording at Saenz’s Dallas studio Modern Electric in 2021, Saenz suffered a near-fatal accident that led to the amputation of both his hands. Between FaceTime calls and surgeries, the pair continued to create with deep gratitude and a newfound love for each other and life.
On the album, bandleader Max Poscente shares, “In a way, there’s the music we recorded before and after the accident — and to me, they each have their own distinct feeling. While some songs were adaptations of stories people sent in (which is part of why we’re called About You), every song also dealt with deeply personal material. Packed with vulnerability and longing, this album became a recovery vessel for both Jeff and me. Over the next five years, we poured our hearts and souls into it.”
The album boasts an accomplished list of musicians including Ian Chang (drums – Son Lux and Moses Sumney), Scott Lee (bass – Texas Gentlemen, Ryan Bingham), Jason Burt (keys, drums programming – Leon Bridges, producer extraordinaire), McKenzie Smith (drums – St. Vincent, Midlake), Scott Tixier (string composer – Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Adele, Hans Zimmer, Beyoncé, Jon Batiste), and Bradley Barteau (Snooper).
Written when Poscente was just 21 and living in Boston, “Sunny” was born out of long winters and suicidal ideation. It sees the musician find hope as it blends raw intimacy, the textural pulse of trip hop, and flashes of hyperpop emotion. Its glitchy drum textures and swelling synths cradle Poscente’s voice as it reaches for warmth beyond despair.
Fast-rising Country newcomer Elizabeth Nichols leans into bad decisions with today’s release of her new single “Sweet Cigarette,” available now via PULSE Records. Produced by Mike Robinson, the reflective ballad is a rare solo write that finds Nichols running back to bad habits, even when the right choice is looking her straight in the eye. As the saying goes, “admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery,” with that in mind, the accompanying music video which premiered at 11amCT sees her attempting to correct the problem at a support group…or so it may seem. Stay tuned to the end to find out.
Shaped from the personal experiences of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jared Colinger, The Enigmatic Foe blends together a unique catalog of indie pop, rock, and new wave. A native of Knoxville, TN, Colinger has been crafting genre-surfing music since the early 2000’s, often exploring themes of human relationships, mental health, disconnection, and personal growth. The upcoming project Like An Ocean showcases the addition of multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Swift Behr (drums, keys, guitar, background vocals), and features mastering credits from the legendary Christopher Colbert (Nathaniel Rateliff, The Walkmen, Pedro the Lion).
lectronic duo, Eli & Fur (Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman), unveil their inaugural release of 2026, “ Strange.” Officially dropping on February 5, 2026 via PIAS, the track opens the portal to their sonic realm, diving into the labyrinth called love and arriving as the first from their upcoming EP, “Dreams At Dusk Pt. II”, set to drop May 29, 2026. Trading their signature ethereal style for a darker more ominous sound, “Strange” is an exploration of love’s most poignant questions. Eli & Fur embark listeners on a sonic journey through sparkling synths,
haunting melodies, and breathy vocals the track culminates with a synth-heavy crescendo to finish. Its pulsing heartbeat and remarkably atmospheric cadence make for a groove that’s as somber as it is irresistible. Daring to unearth secret truths, “Strange” is an emotionally charged confession – one that is honest, vulnerable, and intense. Listen to “Strange”.
Punk veterans Good Riddance are excited to announce their 10th studio album Before The World Caves In, set to be released on March 27th via Fat Wreck Chords. Check out lead single “There’s Still Tonight” now, here: https://ffm.to/theresstilltonight.
The band shares: “We’re hopeful that the album comes across with the severity and urgency of the times we are living in. As our 10th studio album, we wanted to make sure we were firing on all cylinders, delivering something potent, strident, and something that both longtime fans and people who are brand new to the band could sink their teeth into.”
Before The World Caves In marks the band’s first album since 2019’s Thoughts and Prayers. Fans can pre-order the new album now at ffm.to/beforetheworldcavesin.
Las Vegas–born and raised, Sylvaner grew up inside an eclectic musical world. With a father who ran several record stores and parents with wide-ranging taste, his childhood was soundtracked by whatever vinyl happened to pass through the house. Music became his first language and his main way of connecting with people. “Sharing a good song has always been a huge form of communication for me,” he says. That instinct eventually carried him from engineering other artists to shaping a sound of his own.
His new single “Plastic Love” marks a bold shift into darker, more dance-driven territory. The track began life as a brooding, atmospheric Chicago house-inspired demo, something he describes as sounding “like you were in the bathroom while the club was going on outside.” After finishing most of his album, Sylvaner realised there was nothing to move to, and reworked the song with a new sense of groove and momentum. Built on a steady beat, groovy bass, ethereal vocals, and layered, textural synths, “Plastic Love” lands as a conflicted pop episode that balances desire with emotional absence. “I need a plastic love is the thesis of the lyrical content,” he explains. “It came from a place where I didn’t want to settle with someone, but I still wanted my fun. I knew I wasn’t alone in feeling that, especially growing up in Las Vegas. But I also acknowledge the sacrifice and the emptiness in that choice.”
Epiphone today announces the debut of the Inspired by Gibson Custom WoWkie Da J‑180, the brand’s first signature collaboration with Chinese pop superstar WoWkie Da. Available exclusively in China at Gibson and Epiphone authorized dealers and online via T-Mall, this striking acoustic model is built on the acclaimed Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom J‑180 LS platform and developed using original Gibson Custom designs. A devoted Gibson and Epiphone artist for decades, the release marks a milestone for Epiphone as it expands its global artist roster and strengthens its presence within the Chinese music community, uniting the company’s legacy of craftsmanship with the bold creative vision of one of China’s most influential contemporary artists.
WoWkie Da is one of China’s most dynamic and influential modern artists—a celebrated singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, producer, and television personality whose career has shaped multiple generations of pop music. He first rose to prominence in the late 1990s as the frontman of The Flowers, widely regarded as China’s first nationally recognized teenage band. Since launching his solo career in 2009, WoWkie Da has released 193 singles, sold more than five million records, and earned major honors including Top 10 Songs of the Year, Most Popular Male Singer, and All‑Around Artist of the Year. His high‑profile appearances on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and as a judge on hit programs such as The Big Band and Rap of China have further solidified his cultural impact.
The Epiphone WoWkie Da Signature IGC J‑180 features a 25.5-inch scale length, delivering greater projection, enhanced clarity, and a more powerful low end than traditional short‑scale acoustics. Premium tonewoods, including all‑solid construction, a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, and solid mahogany back and sides, ensure a rich, resonant voice suited for both studio and stage.
Five time French Grammy nominated visionary Theodora makes a huge comeback with new solo track ‘DES MYTHOS’– Produced by Decs and Anoop D’Souza. Theodora sparked a new wave of genre collaboration following the huge success of her 2025 deluxe Mixtape release MEGA BBL. This release utilises not only Theodora’s recognisable style of high-energy Bouyon influences and Avant-garde Pop but introduces listeners to an intimate part of her story through expressive and catchy lyrics.
Pairing powerful lyrics of ‘Des Mythos’ with the colourful visuals of the music video creates a dynamic contrast, hypnotic to its audience. The fluidity of everchanging colours and scenes captivates attention instantly and leaves the audience hungry for more. Curiosity is placed at the forefront of this video, jumping from scene to scene, leaving viewers excited for what’s to come. This pairing with the passion and intention of Theodora’s lyrics create an abundance of questions yet allow viewers to feel dazzled by the creativity and themes throughout.
Within both the striking visuals of the video as well as the powerful allegory Theodora tells, the innovation of her lyricism and mind create this masterpiece which can be interpreted in many ways. This is why her writing is so powerful and undoubtedly must be heard by all. The variety of genres further display the inclusion of this song, inviting all to hear her message.
This release further demonstrates the reason why Theodora is a five-time French Grammy Nominated artist. Her genre-bending, innovative writing style continues to show that she is a powerhouse with no intention of slowing down.
Ruti (they/them), the emerging singer-songwriter from London via Essex returns with two striking new reworks of their single ‘Monster’, reimagined by Mala and rising UK electronic composers Larimae. The original track appeared on Ruti’s latest EP ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’, released in November 2025 to widespread acclaim, and these remixes further underline the versatility and emotional range at the heart of Ruti’s songwriting.
Edmonton, AB singer-songwriter Ellie Heath returns with “Too Old (For This Shit),” a witty, uplifting indie pop anthem that leans into the absurdity of aging without ever feeling like a grown-up. Playful yet pointed, the track captures the familiar feeling of being a kid in adult clothes; paying bills, following rules, and quietly wondering when adulthood is supposed to click into place.
“At its core, the song is about aging with humour,” Heath explains. “Feeling like a kid wearing adult clothes, navigating expectations, responsibilities, and the slow realization that nobody ever really tells you when you’ve ‘arrived.'”
Co-written and produced alongside Hawksley Workman and Tristan Konkle of Tapes In Motion, “Too Old (For This Shit)” balances joyful, child-like production with a dry, deadpan vocal delivery that gently pokes fun at the seriousness we’re told to adopt with age. Whistles, chorus layers, and playful textures bring a children’s song sensibility, while a tight rhythm section keeps the track grounded and cool.
Jennie Arnau’s new album, A Rising Tide, is filled with themes of resilience and determination. Throughout the 14 songs, the Americana/folk artist shares her feelings on love, fear, and life in general, offering hope to her listeners as she finds strength in their support.
While much of the album finds Arnau processing losing her mother to dementia, an outlier is “Young and Alone,” which touches on a tragedy experienced far too often in the US: a school shooting.
“I’m not sure what made me write ‘Young and Alone’ – I think it came from heartbreak,” Arnau says, sharing that turning on the TV during a break from writing and seeing coverage of the shooting in Uvalde pushed her to finish the song. “Sometimes I feel helpless, and these violent events feel never-ending… almost like the most horrific Groundhog Day, where more and more people are crushed and broken.”
RITA WILSON
“Sound of a Woman”
• Rita Wilson announces her sixth studio album, Sound of a Woman. Co-produced with 9x Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, the title track and lead single drop alongside a music video directed by Steven Sebring.
• “I’ve come to a stage in my life where I’m only now just finding my voice, both metaphorically and literally. Understanding and accepting that everything that life has thrown at me has brought me to a place where I am more fully myself. I don’t think I am unique in that experience.” – Rita Wilson
• Co-written with Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran), “Sound of a Woman,” the album’s piano-led title track, is a soul-stirring anthem about finding your voice, building from hushed intensity to a gospel-laced swell.
BROOKE LEE
“See The USA in Your Chevrolet”
• Rising country artist Brooke Lee partners with Chevrolet on a modern interpretation of the iconic “See The USA in Your Chevrolet” jingle, marking the brand’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary atop Castleton Tower.
• “It’s surreal to collaborate with Chevrolet and put my own voice on an iconic song my grandparents know by heart. It’s a dream come true to work with a brand I admire on a campaign celebrating our beautiful country, and I’m having a blast driving the same Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 that appears in the spot on tour all over the US.” – Brooke Lee
• Brooke Lee recently released original track “Burn to Black,” co-written with Jon Nite (Dierks Bentley) and Danielle Blakey (Matt Stell), and can currently be seen opening for NEEDTOBREATHE.
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