Los Angeles-based post-rock/shoegaze band Young Lovers have long been one of the best-kept secrets of the city’s DIY scene. Comprised of guitarist Mikey Macapagal, drummer Eddie Ramos, bassist Josh Solomon, and vocalist Jonny Higa, the group—whose members come from Filipino, Japanese, and Mexican-American backgrounds—first connected attending and organizing backyard DIY shows in the San Fernando Valley, and quickly earned a reputation as one of the city’s […]

You know those moments when you just want music that lets you reset for a second, something you can actually sink into? That’s the space Maejor – aka Brandon Michael Green –is stepping into right now. He is a Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum DJ and producer who has worked with artists such as Justin Bieber, Drake, and […]

Some songs just click from the first listen. You don’t overthink it, you just hit replay. That’s exactly the energy Abby Nissenbaum brings with her new single “Naomi,” a track that feels both classic and completely her own. The Nashville-based indie-rock artist has been steadily carving out a sound that feels distinctly her own, blending […]

Pop music loves a clear ending, but the artists worth watching don’t always give you one. That’s exactly why kenzie stands out right now. With her new EP notes from the in between, she’s not trying to present a finished version of herself. She’s documenting a moment that still feels unresolved, and that honesty is […]

Every few months, Google releases a new update that makes marketers panic. Rankings change, traffic drops out of the blue, and what used to work doesn’t work the same way anymore. The truth is simple: businesses with solid, fundamentals-driven digital marketing strategies rarely feel more than a ripple, even when the industry panics. To survive […]

Surge is powering a shift where fans—not ads—are driving ticket sales for major events like Kygo’s Palm Tree Festival, Liv Golf & More For years, the way events grew was predictable: run ads, book influencers, collect data, repeat. It worked—until it didn’t. Today, audiences scroll past ads, influencer posts blur together, and the cost to […]

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Today, ZOON the Anishinaabe-Canadian shoegaze project led by Daniel Monkman is announcing the arrival of their highly anticipated third long player, HAPPY THOUGHT SCHOOL out June 19, 2026 via Paper Bag Records.  Zoongide’ewin, or ZOON—meaning “bravery” and “a strong and fearless heart”—was given to Monkman during a traditional sweat ceremony. Daniel is the second name they use as they move through the world. To kick off the new […]

Los Angeles powerhouse singer Vella returns with “Dance Without You,” the first single following her celebrated 2025 album, All My Love. The new track blends soulful, robust vocals with an infectious beat that will have you dancing in no time.  While the song cleverly interpolates the chorus of the late-90s house track “Feeling For You” […]

Today, Stephanie Babirak announces her sophomore album, Rotten Fruit, arriving June 12th, 2026. Alongside the news, she introduces lead single, “Hey Cain,” out March 27th. A NYC-based harpist, singer-songwriter, and composer, Babirak moves fluidly between the classical and contemporary worlds. Master’s-educated in harp performance, she maintains an active career in the classical sphere while simultaneously writing and releasing original jazz and art-pop music. Rotten Fruit expands Babirak’s […]