Lily Rose releases her full length album ‘I Know What I Want’ out now, a 13 track project built on clarity, confidence and years of writing toward a sound that feels fully her own. She also shares her slow burning new single “Of Course I Do”, a vulnerable confession that opens up the raw truths that follow a breakup. Rose says, “I’ve been writing for this project for almost five years now and during that time, I have spanned the spectrum of peaks and valleys. Through these years, I have known what I want but have been navigating how to get there… and I feel like I finally made it. When it comes to my catalog of songs, a lot of them were written to bring energy to the live show. Of Course I Do is the poster child for that. It’s the song I’m most excited to crank up to 10 in my car and play live.” The track follows her 2025 releases “End Like This”, “Seein Blue”, “Let You Know When I Get There” and the title track. In celebration of the album, she supports Jordan Davis for three shows and prepares for her next chapter on the road.
Flower Shop Perfumes Co. announces the pre sale and out now return of Melanie Martinez’s cult favorite Cry Baby Perfume Milk in celebration of the tenth anniversary of her double platinum album ‘Cry Baby’. First launched in 2016 and sold out for five years, the fragrance reached legendary status, with bottles reselling for over $1,000 as fans flooded the internet with pleas for its comeback. Melanie shares, “To celebrate Cry Baby’s 10 year anniversary, my favorite milky, strawberry, complex gourmand fragrance is finally back! I’ve prayed for this moment and I know a lot of people have been waiting for it as well. Truly a dream to have received so much love on my first fragrance ever. Reviving it this time in a bigger bottle for all of you perfume lovers is such a special feeling.” The out now relaunch arrives in partnership with Flower Shop Perfumes Co., following their work together on Portals Parfums, and brings the signature strawberry and milk scent back in a 100 ml bottle created with perfumer Catherine Selig, complete with its collectible baby bottle design and a new magnetic cap.
The Henson Company releases historic footage capturing the wonderfully complicated dynamic between Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, with Jim Henson describing their connection as a marriage. He says, “It’s been like a marriage, you know? I mean, it’s a sort of relationship that has highs and lows, and you have times when you work very well together and times when you’re slightly, you know, uh, you know, brushing against each other. It’s a bit of kind of like a tension, too. It’s like, I’ll hit you. It’s sparring. …the characters spar with each other.” While Kermit stays quiet when the media brings up Miss Piggy, she speaks freely and joyfully about how romantic he can be, adding even more charm to their iconic partnership.
Fifteen year old Sydney street performer Tayo Marchand releases an incredible multilingual performance on piano, effortlessly switching between English, French, Japanese and Portuguese thanks to his multilingual upbringing and remarkable ear for language. His stunning cover of “Girl From Ipanema” marks the first time he has performed a song in four languages, showing rare versatility and musical instinct beyond his years. He shares, “This was my first song that I did in 4 languages! This is the highly requested song ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ by Antonio Carlos Jobim!”
Russian luthier Artem Mayer of Copper Guitars releases a wildly imaginative Les Paul style electric guitar designed to look like it is made of vibrant, scrumptious donuts. Each donut was hand carved directly into the wooden body before being treated with bold colors that make the instrument look almost edible, complete with a hand drawn illustration of a donut being grabbed on the guitar neck. Today showcases an absolutely incredible donut guitar in the iconic style of a Gibson Les Paul, blending craftsmanship, humor and standout artistry into one unforgettable creation.
Country singer songwriter Robby Johnson releases his new single “You Pick The Flowers” out now on The Nashville Record Company. The mid tempo ballad invites listeners into the wedding day he never lived, painting tender images of vows, rings and the second chances that stayed tucked inside his imagination. Johnson says, “This song became my way of giving life to that vision. Every lyric is part of the moment I always dreamed of.” The track sets the emotional tone for his upcoming full length album while highlighting his strength as a storyteller and rising voice in Nashville. It is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Johnson continues to build momentum with songs that connect deeply. His previous single “If Barstools Could Cry”, premiered by Whiskey Riff, captured the quiet ache of heartbreak with a vivid portrait of a man revisiting the choices that led him to solitude. That track followed releases like “TGIF”, “More Than You Think”, “Road I’m On” and the fan favorite “Oh! Santa, Please”. He also spoke recently with Cowboys and Indians about his past, his growth and his search for purpose. Always writing, recording and refining his sound, Johnson remains focused on delivering new music and shaping his next chapter for fans eager to follow his journey.
Shoegaze rising star Wisp releases her debut album ‘If Not Winter’ out now, a sweeping and heartfelt project shaped by fantasy, diary level honesty and a love for the genre that inspired her. Alongside the album comes the official video for “Black Swan”, a piece that plays with light, shadow and the feeling of stepping into the unknown. The record arrives as Wisp reaches new heights, performing on the same stages as Slowdive and Deftones, two artists who shaped her musical imagination. Across the album she crafts a questlike world, gathering sonic talismans that reflect the places and communities she now calls home.
Across its songs, ‘If Not Winter’ blends medieval fantasy touches with whispered vocals, heavier armorlike tones and soft lace delicacy. Wisp has already shared the album tracks “Breathe Onto Me”, “Save me now”, “Sword” and “Get back to me”, each showing a different side of her evolving voice. She brings together pop melody, folk storytelling and the collaborative ideals of hardcore into a singular aesthetic. Wisp says, “If Not Winter is a look into my diary entries and all of my childhood dreams. Evoking feelings of limerence, nostalgia, infatuation to the highest levels it is a vulnerable reflection of my most inner thoughts and memories I wanted to eternize, to look back on, and for everyone else to relate and find meaning in.” In “Black Swan”, she also reflects on the challenge of being perceived by the world, finding her way toward a self that remains grounded even as the light grows brighter.
Indigo Syndicate releases their new single “Wondering Why”, a charming and reflective look at life’s unpredictable turns and the quiet hope that change is still possible. Inspired by a true story, the song opens with a jazzy floating guitar that sets a calm and introspective tone as lyrics like “Hopes higher than the price I paid to change my tires, bleeding dry, could barely fill my tank” land with full honesty. The band shares, “We wanted people to hear this song and relate to how hopeless following your dreams can feel sometimes. It’s not the happiest topic, but it’s meant to help others feel less alone when the world is getting them down.” The music video captures the same spirit, showing the band wandering city streets, playing guitars and dancing in the rain, reminding listeners that even when life feels heavy, it keeps moving and so do we, leaving behind a sense of reassurance in the song’s swirling synths and layered vocals.
Austin based artist Taylor Rae releases her warm and spirited cover of the Grateful Dead classic “Althea”, arriving as a bonus track from her album ‘The Void’, out now. Produced by Grammy winning artist and producer Eric Krasno, the song glows with a fresh sense of ease and musical chemistry. Rae shares, “Recording ‘Althea’ was a bit of a game-time decision during the week of tracking, but with Eric producing, and being one of the best guitar players out there, I couldn’t pass up the chance to collaborate on it. I’ve been covering this song with my band for nearly a decade, and it just felt right in the context of this album. It brings a little breath of fresh air to the collection.”
‘The Void’ builds on the acclaim of her debut ‘Mad Twenties’ and expands her range with roadhouse roots rock, modern folk, blues, alternative tones and analog Americana. Recorded at Krasno’s studio in Pasadena, the album moves through personal reflections, new love and profound emotional shifts. Songs like the “swampy country funk” of “Maybe I’m The Villain”, the bluesy sway of “Cologne” and the road bound glow of “Telluride” featuring Sierra Hull have drawn praise from Holler, Magnet Magazine and Relix. Her standout SXSW debut led NPR Music to name her among the Best of SXSW 2025 and Austin Monthly to spotlight her as a Must See Local Artist, marking a powerful moment in her rising journey.
Timmy Skelly returns with a bold creative spark on his out now single “Nowhere Land”, the first look at his new chapter with Live2 and Neon Gold Records. Following his breakout Dive Bar Sermon EP and major festival moments at Boston Calling, Wonderfront and Bonnaroo, the rising artist steps into a vivid new world shaped by storytelling, nostalgia and pure sonic atmosphere. Co produced with Noah Ehler, the track marks the beginning of his second EP, Meet Me in Nowhere Land.
Timmy shares the story of how “Nowhere Land” came to life during a winter escape to the snowy mountains of northern California. He says, “Noah and I were listening to a lot of The Band when we left LA to write and record our first full length project together. We rented an airbnb in the snowy mountains and set up shop. The airbnb had our only non negotiable asset, an upright piano. Nothing in the house was designed for recording.. we loved it.” They filled the space with drums, string instruments, a wood furnace and a glowing Christmas tree as the music began to unfold.
He explains how the song became the foundation for the entire project. He says, “Nowhere Land was the first record we stumbled into. It started as a rowdy tribute to a night out and kind of became the establishing atmosphere for the entire project. We wanted backing vocals that sounded like Crosby Stills and Nash, we wanted a chorus that stomped like a drunken mass on a wooden bar floor, and we wanted to get into a new zone to end the song, something epic, something anthemic.” Timmy describes their shared belief that world building is essential in songwriting and that this track opened the door to the universe they wanted listeners to enter.
Timmy calls his self created genre Midwest Y’allternative and paints it with vivid detail, describing it as “a bit of everything I grew up on, including cornfields, lakefronts, my Dad’s red 79 Volkswagen bug playing Tom Petty and country radio, tall tales by the firepit, Friday night football, whispered prayers, frozen kisses and the smell of Halloween.” His music brings those images to life through anthemic choruses, textured instrumentation and stories shaped by memory and place.
His earlier Dive Bar Sermon EP built the foundation through collaborations with James Flannigan and Noah Ehler. Timmy says, “I’ve learned a lot while working in bars. I’ve learned even more while drinking in bars. This record is for all those lessons, those sermons from the good book of the neon church. Best enjoyed with a cold beverage or a long cool drive.” With “Nowhere Land”, he amplifies that world with even more passion, grit and imagination.
