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Lizzy McAlpine releases a heart-clenching piano ballad titled “Older”. The soundscape is incredibly full even though it is only piano and voice. This is the type of track I would put on in the late night or in a long car ride to really gain some introspection. Currently, it is 6 am and I just woke up. This song is too sentimental and beautiful to listen to right now, for me at least. But I will indulge.

Madison Beer releases a sensual pop banger with lo-fi elements and a steady house beat titled “Make You Mine”. This track was produced by Leroy Clampitt and Madison Beer. Leroy is less known, but if you look into it, he is also, just like Madison, a known bop maker. This track very much feels like something that belongs in a dimly lit room or late-night party. That is because none of the sounds really pop out in the high register; everything blends together in a low-fi sort of way. Now, this could be something very bad, but in the case of Make You Mine, the blend is very nice. A lot of producers who lack experience will make a low effort track and call it lo-fi just because it sounds better than low quality. Then, there are a lot of producers and songwriters like Madison Beer and Leroy Clampitt who have mastered the art of blending lo-fi sounds together to release that comforting energy that lo-fi brings.

In a bold departure from the conventional themes of hip hop, emerging artist Crank Moise has electrified the music scene with his latest release, "Mario Kart 8." The track, accompanied by a visually stunning video, transports listeners into the adrenaline-fueled world of Mario Kart, blending nostalgic gaming vibes with modern hip hop beats.

Embark on a journey of serenity with Nature Yogi Marco Andre's latest release, "Solar Snow Spirit." This new electronic composition, featuring enchanting Bar & Pipe Chimes, transports listeners to a realm of meditation and tranquility. Its soothing ambiance makes it the perfect companion for moments of relaxation and introspection.

Pearl Jam is set to unveil their twelfth studio album, "Dark Matter," under Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on April 19, 2024, coinciding with the kickoff of a 35-date global tour in May. The album's eponymous track is currently available for streaming. Helmed by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning producer Andrew Watt, "Dark Matter" marks the band's return since the widely praised "Gigaton" in 2020.

British singer and songwriter, Craig David, announced his 7 Days Commitment Tour, his first tour in 6 years, as he kicks off his new chapter in music. His latest single ‘abracadabra’ hit #1 on Capital FM Official Big Top 40. Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive 7-city tour kicks off on Monday, May 6th at The Masonic in San Francisco making stops across North America in Atlanta, New York, Toronto and more before wrapping up in Washington D.C. at Warner Theatre on Thursday, May 16th.

Little Simz just released a new track titled “Mood Swings.” This track has impeccable production and vocal flow; let’s dive into it. After a few seconds, I can personally say with great confidence that I am going to enjoy this tune a whole lot. The track starts off very minimalistic with dark alien percussion, really hard-hitting 808s, and Little Simz doing what she does. The mix of everything together is very good. The percussive elements are clacky in just the right way, the vocals are naturally fitting where they need to be, and the low end with kick/bass is quite satisfying. The track gives a pretty hypnotic mood, even though it keeps switching up, alluding to the theme of “mood swings.” If you look at the little visualizer that came with the track, it enhances the whole futuristic sound pretty well. If I am not careful, I think I’ll listen to this track 240 times.

KillerStar seamlessly merges elements of modern and classic rock to craft a distinctive sound characterized by sophisticated harmonies, infectious hooks, and hints of art rock. Their latest album showcases a collection of unforgettable tracks that marry crunchy guitars with layered synths, gripping vocals, and dreamy harmonies.

Bella Poarch, in collaboration with 6arelyhuman, released a new track titled “Don’t Like Anybody.” Both artists have a really interesting path, which if you explained to a musician 30 years ago, would sound made up. But they are both prestigious within their certain genres and branches. Bella Poarch used to be just an enormous TikTok star, but the following she has amassed on streaming services also gives her a lot of validity for being a musical artist in the eyes of the public.

BADBADNOTGOOD collaborated with Houston musician Reggie to make this latest 70’s soul-inspired smooth listening song. The song is titled “Take What’s Given,” and a little insight reveals that the song was first brought into this world in 2022 when Reggie happened to be present in the music studio. During that time, even though Reggie was a much smaller artist, he played the band some songs, and they really took to liking something special about Reggie. Be it his energy, unique musical mind, or just his great voice, we don’t exactly know. But this collaboration made for a really nice track.

The artist 24kGoldn releases a new track titled “Clarity.” For the most part, I think the song discusses 24kGoldn trying to stay healthy and happy, away from temptation, and focusing on what is good in his life: “I try to keep my heart pure but I’m damned if I don’t, damned if I do.”

The Grammy winner and former Wings member beautifully reimagines 12 Fab Four classics on solo acoustic guitar.

Today, Louisiana-born artist Willie Jones releases his rendition of Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show performer, USHER’s “Omg” as part of a new Apple Music Sessions EP. To celebrate the release, Jones sat down for an interview with Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 and was featured on the cover of Apple Music’s New Music Daily playlist.

Liverpool born, London based artist Jetta delivers a sonic and visual diary with her self-crafted debut album relax, the house is on fire. Taking us deep into her world of controlled chaos, showcasing her unparalleled artistic prowess, as she continues to push boundaries, delivering a genre-bending collection of songs with unfiltered self-expression.

The UK dub/DnB/Garage artist Burial has recently released a two-piece single titled 'Dreamfear.' The two songs on the record, titled 'Dreamfear' and 'Boy Sent From Above,' are both really cool and each trying to break their own ground. They are a hazy mix between Jungle, DnB, vocal samples, and overall make it sound like the best fever dream you ever had. Burial is known for his reclusive nature, which is kind of ironic. Anyway, this latest release is supposedly made for raves. I love that longer pieces are accepted, and even though these two tracks have more of a dark/unsettling tone than you would imagine your average party-goer to have, I think they will still fit very well over some nights. Also, just listening to the tracks home alone is a fun experience. I think that if you are not familiar with the genre, this is one of those times I would plead for you to just give it a chance. Don’t turn it off if you think it sounds strange in the first few seconds. Let it cook, as they say.

Billy Joel releases a new soft piano ballad titled 'Turn The Lights Back On.' This is a beautiful song that was also delivered by the iconic singer during a performance at the Grammy Awards stage. This performance was accompanied by a live orchestra which really supported his already amazing vocals very well. Just before the performance, Joel talked a bit about why he took a break from songwriting and, most notably, why he returned. He talked about a dedicated fan, Freddy Wexler, who actually convinced him to re-enter the creative realm. I think this is pretty cool and shows that fan-artist relationships sometimes bring positive things. I think in general if you think about the relationships that artists and fans have, they are like two lanes on the highway going in opposite directions. It is like the artist has one parasocial relationship going one way with the fans, and the fans have their own parasocial relationship going the other way with the artist. I am not saying this is all bad though. Like most things, it carries with it both bad and good aspects.

Ash Grunwald releases a new track with a lot of soul titled “Life Without You”. The song has twangy guitars, decisive steady drums and benefits a lot from Ash Grunwald's vocals. I think the obvious choice would be to suggest this track goes into the main theme of a western movie. The track comes with a pretty cool visualiser that thematically fits really well with the song. The guitar solo is also pretty tasteful, really displaying a good use of the rule “less is more”. By many people, Ash Grundwald would be described as sort of a modern Blues legend. I think he is a hot contender for that status. He is an Australian musician and from what there is to gather, he is about as down to earth of a character as his music sounds. 

Today, Incubus announced their 2024 US Arena tour, performing their iconic album "Morning View" in its entirety, plus the hits featuring special guests Coheed and Cambria. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-city ARENA tour kicks off on August 23 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit making stops across the U.S. in New York, Tampa, Austin and more before wrapping up in San Francisco at Chase Center on September 12.

Lainey Wilson of Broken Bow Records/BMG Nashville achieved a significant milestone in her career on Sunday, winning the Best Country Album GRAMMY® for "Bell Bottom Country." The album, featuring chart-toppers like "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine," alongside her current single "Wildflowers and Wild Horses," has been pivotal for the Louisiana native. It holds the Album of the Year titles at both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival will hold its Filmmaker Awards, followed by an Ozomatli concert, at the Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum on Saturday, February 17. The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival is excited to have Ozomatli return to the festival after their scheduled performance in 2023 was postponed due to extreme weather.

Multi-Platinum, CMA award-winning artist Jordan Davis is kicking off the UK/European leg of his sold-out DAMN GOOD TIME headline tour tonight in Copenhagen, followed by dates across Norway, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the UK, including a performance at London’s iconic Eventim Apollo on 13th February. Full dates and information can be found below.