Handed "summer" for a 24-hour songwriting contest, Meteor Police wrote the least summery song they could. The Brick, NJ quartet's new album arrives August 28 on Mint 400.

Hip-hop has always celebrated confidence, but the best records understand that swagger is more than flashy bars and expensive taste. It is about conviction. On "LOOK KILLA." Ki Kaar taps into that mindset, delivering a slick, high-energy anthem that pairs luxury aesthetics with an undeniable sense of self-belief. The rising artist, born Mikey Kaarsberg, continues proving he's comfortable blurring the lines between hip-hop and R&B, creating a sound that feels polished without

Pennsylvania rock band Feaster share a one-take video for "Surprise," the opening track from their debut album Big Super. Directed by Connor Meany.

Portland singer-songwriter Shawn Brown is ready to crank the volume with his latest single, "What a Way to Go," arriving July 24 via Bootney Lee Records. Produced by Grecco Buratto, whose résumé includes work with Shakira, Tegan and Sara, and Lionel Richie, the track finds Brown embracing his most ambitious and electrifying sound to date without sacrificing the emotional storytelling that has defined his recent resurgence. Built on driving guitars, pounding rhythms, and an ar

The Star Prairie Project unveils "Things Don't Last," a powerful new rock anthem blending explosive musicianship with thought-provoking lyrics about impermanence, influence, and personal responsibility. The Star Prairie Project returns with one of its most ambitious releases yet, premiering the new single "Things Don't Last," a hard-hitting rock anthem that pairs explosive instrumentation with lyrics designed to spark conversation long after the final chord fades. Driven by a

Brooklyn alternative rock trio Bushwick Princess are continuing to build momentum ahead of their forthcoming EP with the release of "Temkins," a cinematic new single that explores the emotional gridlock that can develop in even the closest relationships.

Released independently through Moxley Records, the track serves as the first chapter of an ambitious narrative that unfolds across the entire album, blending alternative rock, post-hardcore, and cinematic storytelling into a cohesive world.

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