Sometimes a song arrives at exactly the right moment, saying something you’ve been trying to put into words for years. That’s what Lora Kelley has done with “If You Let Me,” the latest single from her upcoming album “Where I Am Now.” I’ve been sitting with this track for a while now, and what strikes […]
Sometimes the best comfort songs are the ones that don’t pretend everything’s fine. The Secret Radio‘s new single “Mockingbird” gets that. It sits right in the mess with you before even thinking about a way out. Shortwave The track comes from their debut album “Shortwave” and follows up “Swimming Pool on Mars,” which got people
How did the idea of blending Indian ragas with European-influenced jazz come about? Max: It was a natural development, because I’ve been interested in Indian Classical Music since I was 12 years old, and moved to Mumbai to learn from Pandit Nayan Ghosh when I was 24 – he’s a sitar player, but I always
What do you enjoy most about being a musician in 2025? What I enjoy most about being a musician is the spiritual, soulful vibe of knowing that I’m able to create, produce, and play music and actually get to travel the world doing this. Sharing music with different people across cultures, even with those who
Jaba Khalid and Miri have recently released “Outside,” and it is a song that sums up the essence of summer romance. The July 12th release is a showcase of two artists who understand how to blend R&B and dancehall in a way that feels genuine rather than manufactured. Something New To The Table The song
Hello, Ellie. Your new EP “Don’t Take It To Heart” dropped on August 22nd. Can you walk us through what listeners can expect from these four tracks beyond “Rock Bottom”? I think listeners can expect music that they will definitely be able to relate to in some sense. The EP as a whole is about
Hello, Gary. “Only In The Night” speaks about ending a relationship due to incompatible life goals rather than anger or conflict. What inspired you to write about this particular type of heartbreak? I think as we move through life most of us get to experience different types of relationships and we hopefully we learn from
Hello! Can you tell us about reuniting after being pulled apart by different life paths? What brought you all back together to form Artic Baba? Hello! We started playing together at a very young age. In particular I know Angelo (the other guitar player and co-founder of ARTIC BABA) since we were born. We used
Hello, Ervin. You’re releasing “Diamond Ring” on August 15th. The song features an interesting mix of classical piano and indie folk guitar. What made you decide to blend these elements together? There’s a lot of drama and passion expressed lyrically in the song, and expressive piano seemed like the right instrument to highlight it. Also,
Hello, barDe! What Do You Enjoy Most About Being A Musician In 2025? Aside from the actual creative process of songwriting, playing and production, having immediate access to connect with people through social media is very enjoyable. I would not be here songwriting and playing if it weren’t for people’s encouragement in my little online
I have just hit play on Fulton Calvery’s new track “Kissable” and I’m completely hooked. The whole vibe feels like someone took the best parts of modern pop and threw in some serious rock attitude. When that chorus kicks in with “Why you got to be so kissable? Makes me lose all my principles,” I
Hello, Betty. It is great to meet! Firstly, what specific moments in nature sparked the musical ideas that became Nature Prints? Can you walk us through how you translate what you see outdoors into sound? I live very close to the South Downs National Park, and I love walking through the fields. One of my
Hello, Estella, You mention that your songs feel like journal entries. When you were writing “All I Know (to my knees),” what was happening in your personal life that made you sit down and pour these specific thoughts onto paper? At the time, I was walking through a season where I felt like everything familiar
Hannah Brine’s first full-length album arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that makes you pay attention; well it did me anyway! “Blue Sky Now” doesn’t announce itself with fanfare or gimmicks, instead, it draws us in through carefully put together songs that have personal qualities. The jazz foundation is real, but Brine isn’t interested
Hello, The Secret Radio! (Talking to Damian Fowler, original band member and chief songwriter) What do you enjoy most about being a musician in 2025? It’s a fascinating time to be a musician. Never before have we had access to such a vast and diverse array of music for inspiration. My algorithm is all over
I stumbled across “Good Shoes On” by the Lynne Jazz Ensemble last week, and I’ve been playing it on repeat ever since. There’s something incredibly refreshing about hearing a group that just gets it when it comes to classic jazz sounds. Chris Weeks Chris Weeks delivers the vocals on this track, and his voice has
Hello, Tunsi! What Do You Enjoy Most About Being A Musician In 2025? I enjoy the freedom to be self sufficient and be able to cover all aspects in order to be completely independent. Which Track Of Yours Means The Most To You? There are a lot of them but mostly it’s the ones that
“Melody Of The Music Man” blends nostalgic dance with modern electronic sounds. What was your creative vision behind this track, and how did it evolve during production? “Melody Of The Music Man” is a track that has been years in the making. Originally written in 2003, it was inspired by “Children” by Robert Miles—a piece
There’s something beautiful about the way Kristen Budde tells a story, and her latest single “Regret” captures that talent in full bloom. Released on April 11, 2025, this Americana-meets-Country ballad is both deeply personal and quietly universal—anchored in memory, but reaching toward something greater. Earlier Chapter Written after revisiting a place tied to an earlier
Back with his most recent track, “Resonates,” Alabama’s rising star 2plumdum is already drawing notice from all fans worldwide. Combining hip-hop and pop with incisive lyrics and appealing beats, the song lives up to its title and it really connects. Confident Flows “Resonates” hooks you with fluid, confident flows and clean production right away. This
