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Chloe Qisha Releases New Single "So Sad So Hot"

Chloe Qisha returns with her new single, ‘So Sad So Hot’, out now via Columbia Records and RCA Records.

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Oct 15, 2025

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Lauren Spencer Smith Releases New Single "Thick Skin"

Fresh off the heels of her latest album, THE ART OF BEING A MESS, breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith unveils a new song, “Thick Skin.”

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Oct 3, 2025

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Boy Golden Announces New Album 'Best of Our Possible Lives' Out February 13, 2026, via Six Shooter Records

Boy Golden, singular emerging singer-songwriter, announced the release of his new album Best of Our Possible Lives, out February 13, 2026, via Six Shooter Records.

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Oct 1, 2025

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Alt-Pop Powerhouse Lights Announces 'A6Extended' Deluxe Album Out January 30, 2026, First Single "EDUCATION" Out Now

Electro-pop heavyweight Lights announces A6EXTENDED, a supercharged deluxe treatment of her latest album A6, featuring eight brand new songs.

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Sep 19, 2025

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KATiiE Unveils Ethereal New Single "Two Ways"

Brooklyn-based indie pop artist KATiIE has released her new single “Two Ways,” out now on all digital music platforms.

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Aug 29, 2025

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Mudvayne Are Back With "Hurt People Hurt People," First New Song In 16 Years

Mudvayne are back with their first song in 16 years.

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Aug 28, 2025

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Sam Varga Shares Brooding New Single "Queen of the Ashes"

Nashville-based singer and songwriter Sam Varga reveals his new single, "Queen of the Ashes."

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Aug 23, 2025

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Ana Luna Delivers Introspective New Single "Can We Pretend We Just Met At A Bar?"

Rising singer and songwriter Ana Luna shares her new single, “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?” out on all streaming platforms now.

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Aug 16, 2025

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Sophie Powers Joins Forces With K-Pop Group Illit For New Version of "Jellyous"

K-Pop group Illit have released a new version of their smash hit "Jellyous" with rising pop provocateur Sophie Powers, out now.

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Aug 1, 2025

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Eighty Ninety Reveal New Single, "Hollywood Dream"

Indie-pop duo Eighty Ninety return with their new single, “Hollywood Dream.”

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Aug 1, 2025

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Charlotte Sands Unleashes Explosive New Single "neckdeep"

Alt-pop trailblazer Charlotte Sands returns today with her explosive new single, "neckdeep," arriving in the midst of her nationwide run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour.

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Jul 31, 2025

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Niko Moon Announces New Album 'AMERICAN PALM' & Releases New Single "KING OF THE ISLAND"

Niko Moon will release his new album, AMERICAN PALM, on July 18, 2025, and has released his new single, "KING OF THE ISLAND."

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Jun 28, 2025

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Paperwhite Has Released Their Sophomore EP 'Reach'

Synth-pop duo Paperwhite are back with their new EP, Reach, out now.

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Jun 27, 2025

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Noah Floersch Releases Bartender Anthem "Somethin' Bout A Beer"

Omaha-born and Nashville-based indie pop lyrical songsmith Noah Floersch has released what will soon become THE bartender’s anthem, “Somethin’ Bout A Beer” via Concord Records.

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Jun 27, 2025

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Lily Fitts Releases Debut Album 'Getting By' - Headline Tour On Sale Now

Indie folk artist Lily Fitts has released her debut album, Getting By.

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Jun 27, 2025

Briscoe Announces New Album 'Heat of July' Out September 19, 2025, via ATO Records

Texas duo Briscoe announced the release of Heat of July, the bold new album, out September 19 via ATO Records.

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Jun 25, 2025

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Sophie Powers Skewers Surface-level Dating With Blunt New Anthem "head empty no thoughts"

Rising avant-pop star Sophie Powers is back with her latest single, "head empty no thoughts."

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Jun 20, 2025

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Meg Elsier Returns With New Single "sportscar [scrapped]," 'spittake' Deluxe LP Out July 25, 2025

Rising indie-rock star Meg Elsier makes a powerful return with her new single "sportscar [scrapped]," the lead single from the deluxe edition of her acclaimed debut album spittake, out July 25th via Bright Antenna Records.

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Jun 18, 2025