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Joe Sparks, the Berkeley graduate and multi-instrumentalist, combines sophistication and immediacy in his new project. By self-producing the album and playing every instrument himself, Sparks cultivates a unique sound driven by complex melodic rhythms and transcendent tonal energy. Today, Sparks shares “Nice Little Refrain,” a high-octane, catchy, meta-examination of what a song can be. Combining witty lyrics and an intense mix, Sparks seeks […]

Gary Marks today has shared his new single, the title track from his unreleased album The Real World. The buoyant track is today seeing the light of day for the first time. Listen to the embedded video below. Today’s single follows the release of his recent LP Crossroads and the single “I Guess It Never Stops,” which were released this year via […]

Just in time for summer flings and lighthearted crushes, budding indie-pop artist Ananya has released the music video for her latest single, “Man of the Match,” a sporty and spontaneous ode to not-so-platonic friendships. Shedding the skin from her more introspective recent releases, Ananya takes on a quintessential pop sound that gives her pining a […]

Brooklyn-based trio Gooseberry channel alternative rock, indie, and blues into a sharp, swaggering sound that’s earned comparisons to The White Stripes and Arctic Monkeys. Following successful winter and spring tours and rising momentum — including 70K+ monthly listeners and major festival slots — the band now launches a new chapter with their sophomore LP, Simple Sucker, arriving September 25, 2026. Today, the […]

Catie Turner plays retro Disney video games, including Aladdin, The Lion King, and Ducktails

Former country star revamps her career and releases emotional six track EP.

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