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Montréal solo project finds power and peace in brutal cold “STORM” by THE NORTHERN TUNDRA is heavy, focused, and built without compromise. The Montréal-based solo artist handles everything alone, pulling influence from Gojira, Meshuggah, and Northlane, but keeping it personal. It’s not about speed or complexity. It’s about weight. Repetition is used with intention. The…
Jacqueline Kroft’s The First Blossom is a refreshing take on spring’s quiet arrival. Building on her previous release Arpeggios of Raindrops, the track uses her signature piano work to capture the delicate moment when the earth begins to awaken. Kroft’s melodies feel like the first buds breaking through the ground—subtle yet full of life. The…
Larry Karpenko’s “The River” is a beautifully layered piece that draws deeply from both personal experience and spiritual imagery. Inspired by the Shenandoah River and his own journey through college, Karpenko’s song reflects the idea of a peaceful, safe space, much like the river itself: a metaphor for connection, security, and divine love. The track…
Juno Empire’s latest single Seeds is a high-voltage thought experiment disguised as a synth-pop anthem. It’s a track that moves, not just with rhythm, but with intention – digging into how we carry time, how memories linger, and how possibility never really leaves us alone. At first listen, it sounds like a vibrant indie banger…
Ken Woods and the Old Blue Gang just realeased their debut single “Ride the Rails” its the kind of song that makes you lean forward, not sit back. Gritty, driving, and sharp as barbed wire, it announces a band with something urgent to say — and the nerve to say it loud. “Ride the Rails”…
Franklin-based artist HELN steps into a new light with her latest single “You Caught My Eye,” a warm and sincere take on the rush of falling head over heels. Teaming up with Nashville producer Dr. Ford, HELN brings together her own songwriting, arranging, and performance skills to build a track that feels personal without trying…
Batumi-born pianist and composer Nikita Kondrashev approaches his music with restraint and depth, and his new single Cloudwalker is a clear reflection of that. It’s quiet but not passive, emotional without being overdone. The piece holds your attention not through grand gestures, but through a deep sense of purpose and self-reflection. Inspired by minimalist composers…
Emer Kinsella, known professionally as EMER, is an Irish composer and violinist based in Los Angeles. With a background in film scoring and a penchant for blending classical instrumentation with electronic elements, EMER has carved a niche in creating evocative, cinematic compositions. Her latest album, Concurrence, released on April 25, 2025, exemplifies this fusion, offering…
Tore G Thomassen doesn’t go for grand statements. He’s not chasing trends or trying to squeeze his music into what’s hot right now. He’s building something quieter, more lasting — the kind of music that doesn’t shout to be heard but stays with you once it finds a way in. Hailing from a small Norwegian…
Near Death Experience don’t do half-hearted. They don’t phone it in. They show up loud, groovy, and fully alive — and with SHAKE, they’re here to remind you to do the same. This new track from the London-based psychedelic rock’n’soul outfit wastes no time. Drummer Joshua Van Ness kicks it off with a rhythmic gut-punch,…