Yafania might still only be 18 years old but she certainly has talent beyond her years, and we’re proud to premiere her debut single, ‘Front Row’. Yafania discovered early on how to be true to herself, and this hardworking perfectionist found music to be the best way to share her inmost thoughts and feelings. With a well-crafted pop-rock sound, and honeyed vocals, Yafania launches her musical career with a bold statement filled with power and solidarity. ‘Front Row’ sees Yafania as the biggest fan and most staunch supporter of the one she loves. She calls the listener to action, encouraging th ..read more

Kurt Wolf known for his contributions to Noise-rockers Pussy Galore, Loudspeaker and Emma Peel is back with the deliciously creepy Black Bruises collaboration with Brazilian-born multi-instrumentalist Marco Butcher. Now based in North Carolina, Marco will be familiar to EP readers for his partnership with Inca Babies’ Harry Stafford, resulting in two albums – 2021’s Bone Architecture and last year’s We Are The Perilous Men. Indeed Black Bruises is being released on Stafford’s own Black Lagoon label. Fans of the two men’s oeuvre will not be surprised to learn that this new eight-track long play ..read more

Get ready for a sonic journey like no other as award-winning singer-songwriter and keyboardist Denise Marsa prepares to unveil her most electrifying album to date, ‘PIVOTAL’. Dropping on June 14th via KeyMedia Group, this highly anticipated release promises to be a landmark in Marsa’s unique musical arena, marking a vibrant exploration of self-discovery through a dazzling array of musical styles. The lead single, ‘Rainbow (Until Dawn Remix)’, is a euphoric dance-pop gem, closing the album with a colourful cascade of hope and infectious anthems. It’s an invitation to love without boundaries, p ..read more

Hi Maddox! Let’s kick off by talking about your new single ‘Change My Number’. What was the inspiration behind the single?  Getting over my ex was the inspiration; the feeling you get when you wake up one day and you’re not sad anymore – it’s a great feeling!  How does ‘Change My Number’ reflect the current stage of your musical journey and how you’ve evolved as an artist?  It’s an honest song and that’s all I can ever be – I try not to pigeon hole myself as an artist so I take each song as it comes. That being said – I am enjoying the organic sound of change my number. I was i ..read more

Set for release on July 19 via Chapell Music, Chapell’s ‘The Underground Music Show’ is infused with retro-vibes, calling to mind the likes of Dylan, Cream, and The Beatles. The opening and title track to his upcoming album, set for release on July 19, ‘The Underground Music Show’ is the latest from musical prodigy Chapell, whose musical journey hit its stride at the age of 15 when he had some groundbreaking recording sessions with legendary producer, Jimmy Ienner. From there, he absorbed styles and influences wherever he went, such as his time in Mumbai, India, where he led the East-West fusi ..read more

Set for self-release on August 2, ‘Southern Soul Revival’ is the new album for Athens Georgia outfit, Heart Of Pine. Ahead of this they’ve dropped the freaky far out track, ‘Voodoo Leg Bone’, which serves as a great introduction to the band’s self-described “Southedelic” style. Heart Of Pine was formed in 2015 by Steven Bagwell and Travis Richardson, after the pair had had a number of very productive songwriting sessions. Their sound takes into account inspiration from classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana, and funk genres, and most definitely pays tribute to the likes of The Allman Bro ..read more

The Calexico vibes of Jason Montero’s ‘Thorn’ come on hard and strong right from the start, making it absolutely impossible to resist having a bop – while Montero sings of staying in relationships when it’s well beyond its use-by date. Montero sings of a relationship that should have ended some time ago, but for whatever reason, it’s just not over yet. He’s observing all the things he no longer likes about his partner – they may have been endearing initially, but now, they’re just annoying. While they’re not strictly together anymore, there’s something which keeps them coming back each time. H ..read more

Hi Kelsey! Congratulations on the announcement of your upcoming album “Life With You”. To anyone who’s never listened to you before, how would you describe your sound? Thank you! My sound can change depending on what I want the song to say. I like the soulful piano sound but also feel like in some of the heavier production stuff I have a country rock sound. The title track “Life With You” has become a huge success, gaining 40m streams worldwide, gathering over 240m TikTok videos, and topping charts. Did you expect to receive such a great response and how has it inspired you moving forward? It ..read more

Our second offering from DEF MACHINE, ‘Slam Dance’, is as different from ‘Break Thru’ as it possibly could be. It’s a different kind of high to the spiritual sort in the previous track; there’s still plenty of singing, but there’s also dancing, and hanging out together all night, with a fast-paced rap set to strident drums and a screaming electric guitar. Here’s where the Beastie Boys comparison comes into play, with the hard-hitting rap from the artists matching the pace of their 80s forebears. Spliced effortlessly with heavy metal guitars, and it’s a sonic experience for the ages. The music ..read more

Following on from our review with Kelly Morgan about her new single, ‘I Remember PT2‘, we asked the exciting new artist some questions about her life and her music. Your new music video has been generating a lot of excitement! Could you start by introducing yourself and telling us a bit about the inspiration behind your latest single and the accompanying video? My name is Kelly Morgan I’m a pop/r&b singer from Atlanta Georgia, who loves to sing! The inspiration behind the latest single is about a bittersweet relationship that you try to leave, but you end up in a cycle of coming back to th ..read more