The right song can feel like shelter. It gives us somewhere to place the fear, grief, or frustration we have been carrying and, for a few minutes, makes another way forward seem possible. Music cannot resolve every crisis unfolding around us, but it can remind us that empathy is still an option. It can challenge […]

Sydney, Australia–based pop artist Lara D embraces her identity with “Habibi,” an emotional fusion of contemporary pop, Afro-R&B and rhythmic world influences. The title comes from the Arabic word meaning “my love,” “my darling” or “my beloved”—a term that represents warmth, affection and deep connection. Created in 2023, the song marked a defining moment when […]

Singer-songwriter Gary Marks has released his new single “Nobody’s Following,” an unreleased track originally recorded in 2007. The track features Marks on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Mike Moroney on bass, Greg Donscov on drums, and was mixed by Grammy Award-nominee Mark Needham.  This is rock at its best, combining a great rhythm track with powerful lyrics. Sadly, very few voices in rock write […]