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Farrah Mechael Returns with “I Don’t” Ahead of New Summer Singles

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Jun 30, 2025

Farrah Mechael Returns with “I Don’t” Ahead of New Summer Singles

Chart-topping recording artist Farrah Mechael kicks off summer 2025 and marks a bold return to the spotlight with her first release of the summer “I Don’t”— the first track from a wave of upcoming releases by Scorpio Productions LLC and AngelSound Records.

Written by her sister/longtime creative partner Tamara Mechael and produced by Argon Volt, the track showcases Farrah’s signature ethereal vocal layers floating over a moody, emotional beat. From the opening line, “I don’t feel alive anymore,” to the guttural chants of “You lied,” to the devastating and poetic imagery of “Rip me up with red stained glass,” “I Don’t” blends heartbreak with clarity. Farrah’s vocal delivery and genre blurring sound evoke lyrical drama, pure confidence, and raw edge.

The song pulls from Farrah and Tamara’s global music journey, one that has included songwriting collaborations with top producers, charting internationally on iTunes in Greece, Bahrain, and Italy, and U.S. tour stops at the Gramercy Theatre, the Roxy, and House of Blues. Farrah has opened for Chris Brown, Big Sean, and Tory Lanez at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, and performed at iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango as an opening act for Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and Marshmello alongside acts including Sabrina Carpenter and Jack & Jack. Somewhere along the way, Farrah and Tamara both found time to take online classes and graduate with honors from Purdue University Global with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration and Information Technology with a concentration in Global Marketing Management.

In 2022, Farrah’s single “Burning” hit #1 on New Music Weekly’s independent charts and #21 on the Top 40 Charts, nestled right between Beyonce and Lady Gaga.

As co-founders of Scorpio Productions LLC, the team also runs AngelSound Records and Zamara Amaris Music Publishing, which have facilitated publishing deals with Universal Music Publishing Group for top songwriters. The family-led creative empire is also behind the upcoming reality series “Knot Normal,” documenting their rise in real time.

“I Don’t” is just the beginning. A slate of new music from Farrah Mechael is dropping single-by-single starting June 21, 2025, backed by over a decade of groundwork, real stories, and next-level production.

Blue Man Group’s ‘Bluevolution’ Tour Returns with New Shows, Character & Streaming Content

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Blue Man Group announces today on World Music Day that it’s hitting the road again with the highly anticipated return of the global smash hit Bluevolution, National Tour. For the first time since 2023, the iconic trio will travel across the United States performing at premier venues in major cities. Beginning in January 2026, audiences will rock, laugh and party as three bald and blue characters explore the world and discover music, comedy and surprises at every turn. For the full list of stops and to purchase tickets, visit blueman.com.

The beloved production will continue to showcase classic Blue Man favorites along with brand new content including the addition of a new character exclusive to the current Tour. The “Rockstar” is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist with striking blue hair who will join the Blue Men in creating a multi-sensory experience fans can remember for years to come. Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interactions and hilarious absurdity, showgoers will join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.

Blue Man Group continues to redefine live entertainment through their combination of rhythmic artistry, groundbreaking technology and immersive audience interaction. The upcoming tour showcases over three decades of creative evolution, with the iconic trio continuing their legacy as innovators of experimental performance while consistently delivering their signature blend of musical innovation, visual spectacle and spontaneous humor that has captivated millions of fans worldwide.

In addition to the live tour announcement, Blue Man Group content will be available on FAST channels starting today. Blue Man Group programming will go live at 3 – 8 a.m. ET, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET and 5 – 11 p.m. ET on the Cirque du Soleil channel. The exclusive channel can be found on Amazon, Distro TV, Plex and Anoki TV, with Philo joining on June 24, bringing the Blue Man Group experience directly to streaming audiences.

Show times vary by venue, with many locations offering both matinee and evening performances. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit blueman.com or call 1.800.blueman.

Hip-Hop Artist Tatted Ru to Drop “One Time” on June 21

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Jun 30, 2025

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Hip-Hop Artist Tatted Ru to Drop “One Time” on June 21

On June 21st, Tatted Ru is set to release his new single, ‘One Time,’ the anticipated follow-up to his recent track ‘Lemon Talk’.

For Laquann Childress—better known as Tatted Ru—music isn’t just background noise. It’s the main event. Growing up in Whiteville, North Carolina, Tatted Ru figured out early that real music sticks with you because it comes from a real place. “It’s always been about personal experiences for me,” he says. “If I haven’t lived it, I can’t rap about it.”

That’s not for show. Every track, every verse, every hook—each one carries the weight of what he’s lived, and that’s especially true with his new release, ‘One Time.’ Sometimes it’s wild, sometimes it’s raw, but it’s never fake. ‘People connect with honesty. They know when you’re trying too hard or just saying what you think they want to hear. I stay true to myself, always.’

The emotional connection Tatted Ru has with his music runs deep. It’s not just about telling stories—it’s about making people feel something. Whether he’s rapping about heartbreak, hustle, or just straight-up fun, he puts purpose behind every word. “The qualities of music that stick out to me are the ones that hit you in the chest,” he says. “That’s what I want people to feel when they hear me.”

And sometimes, that honesty means expressing things most people would shy away from. Take, for example, from his upcoming release, a line that’s as unfiltered as it is fearless—addressing past relationships, personal confidence, and raw emotion. It’s bold. It’s unapologetic. And it’s exactly the kind of realness that’s earned him a loyal and growing following.

But it’s not just about shock value or clever wordplay. For Tatted Ru, it’s about building something bigger—a real bond with his supporters. “I’m not just trying to make fans. I want to make a connection,” he says. “If you relate to what I’m saying, if you see yourself in my story, then we’re already family.”

That connection is about to get even stronger. On June 21st, Tatted Ru is dropping his new single, “One Time.” He’s been teasing it all summer, and the anticipation is real. “This one’s special,” he says. “It’s everything I’ve been through, packed into one track. I can’t wait for y’all to hear it.”

Crumbl & Benson Boone Launch “Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie” Inspired by ‘Mystical Magical’

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Jun 30, 2025

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Crumbl & Benson Boone Launch “Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie” Inspired by ‘Mystical Magical’

Crumbl is joining forces with the musical superstar that is quite literally backflipping his way into fame – Benson Boone! Inspired by the dreamy vibes from his hit Mystical Magical, Crumbl is releasing a cookie that’s just as celestial and cosmic as his sound. Benson Boone’s Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie is coming to all Crumbl locations on Monday, June 23rd.

Channelling the same mood and magic as its musical muse, this cookie is sweet, surreal, and a little otherworldly. It’s a chilled chocolate cookie packed with cookies & cream pieces, crowned with vibrant moonbeam ice cream-inspired lemon, berry, and marshmallow toppings, and finished with a sweet white drizzle and a final sprinkle of cookies & cream.

Crumbl Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder Sawyer Hemsley shared that the singer was very hands-on in crafting this cookie. “Benson’s creativity, passion, and musical energy made this one of the most fun collaborations we’ve ever done,” says Hemsley. “We took the way his song makes you feel and turned it into something you can taste.”

Benson Boone’s Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie will be the star of Crumbl’s weekly rotating menu from June 23-28. Catch the dreamy dessert before it vanishes into the stars!

Crumbl is a popular dessert franchise with a mission to bring friends and family together over the best desserts in the world. Crumbl was founded in 2017 in Logan, Utah, by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley. In just seven years, Crumbl has grown from a humble cookie shop to the fastest-growing dessert chain in the US, with over 1,100 locations across all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. The rotating menu offers new flavors every week, while regularly bringing back crowd favorites and unique original recipes, all served in Crumbl’s iconic Pink Box. Don’t miss the weekly menu drops posted every Sunday at 6 pm MST on Crumbl’s social media accounts. Visit Crumbl online at crumbl.com, on social media (@crumbl), or at any of the store locations.

Sarah McLachlan Announces ‘Better Broken’ Album

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Jun 30, 2025

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Sarah McLachlan Announces ‘Better Broken’ Album

Today, 3X GRAMMY Award winner and global phenomenon Sarah McLachlan announced Better Broken, her first album of new material in over a decade, due out September 19 via Concord Records. Her tenth studio album and debut release for Concord Records, Better Broken takes its title from its opening track, out today – a soul-searching reflection on the fortitude that comes from weathering life’s constant storms – and furthers her legacy with a selection of songs that speak an uncompromising but radically illuminating truth about the state of the human condition. Pre-order the album and stream “Better Broken” HERE. Watch the “Better Broken” music video, directed by Lauren Wade and produced by Zebulon Griffin.

“A lot of the lyrics on this record came from thinking about the world right now and asking, ‘How do we move through this landscape? How do we keep our heads above water when it feels like so much is falling apart?’” says McLachlan. “I don’t know if I have any answers, but channeling all that angst and uncertainty into the music has been so cathartic. I hope that this record provides people with some relief and release—but in the end I just want them to take whatever they need from it, and make the songs part of their own story.”

Mainly recorded at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, Better Broken instills a potent new energy into her lush and moody form of pop-rock, with contributions from esteemed musicians like Wendy Melvoin (a former guitarist for Prince and the Revolution), drummer Matt Chamberlain (Bob Dylan, David Bowie), multi-instrumentalist Benny Bock (Lucy Dacus, beabadoobee), and pedal-steel guitarist Greg Leisz (Kacey Musgraves, Florence + the Machine). In a monumental leap for McLachlan, Better Broken finds her widening her creative circle and working with producers Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius) and Will Maclellan (Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers).

The tracklisting’s myriad high points include “Gravity,” The first song she recorded for the album that delves deeper into her emotional life and explores the complexities of her relationship with her older daughter, “One In a Long Line,” an irrepressible anthem railing against the rapid erosion of women’s rights in recent years, “Long Road Home,” a rapturous love song, the pedal-steel-laced reverie “Reminds Me,” a lovestruck duet with MUNA’s Katie Gavin, and the title track, out now. All throughout Better Broken, McLachlan and her fellow musicians bring an ineffable beauty to her expression of longing and grief and fierce determination.

Over the course of her three-decades-long career, McLachlan has won 3 GRAMMY Awards, 12 JUNO Awards, and sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan also founded the groundbreaking all-female music festival Lilith Fair, featuring an A-list lineup for female alternative musicians of the moment, including Sheryl Crow, Jewel, The Indigo Girls, Lisa Loeb, Fiona Apple, Erykah Badu, Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant and more. McLachlan is also a philanthropist and the founder of Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM), a not-for-profit that offers music instruction and mentorship at no cost to children and youth facing barriers to access. SoM was founded in Vancouver in 2002 and it currently serves over 1,200 students a year with locations in Vancouver, New Westminster and Edmonton. McLachlan personally covers the administrative costs so that every dollar raised goes directly to support the students.

Better Broken Tracklisting

Better Broken
Gravity
The Last to Go
Only Way Out Is Through
Reminds Me (feat. Katie Gavin)
One In a Long Line
Only Human
Long Road Home
Rise
Wilderness
If This Is the End…

sych-Rock Trio Daisychain Release ‘All in a Name’ Featuring “G-String”

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Jun 30, 2025

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sych-Rock Trio Daisychain Release ‘All in a Name’ Featuring “G-String”

Today, Chicago-based psych-rock trio Daisychain share their rich, electrifying debut album All in a Name, produced by renowned producer, mixer, and engineer Sylvia Massy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Prince), out everywhere now. Alongside the full, punchy project, the band pens an ode to being young and impulsive with “G-String,” a summery, vibrant, pop-leaning track—and DIY music video—that documents a girls’ trip in Vegas that may or may not have involved a corporate lawyer and seemingly limitless funds.

Daisychain recently completed the Southwest leg of the She’s a Freak tour, including their special hometown record release in Chicago. Next month, they’ll move through much of the Midwest and Colorado, and will pass through Germany, Denmark, and Austria this fall. In September, they’ll support Chicago funk/soul rocker Neal Francis. See all dates at daisychainmusic.net/tour-dates.

The band’s incredibly high-energy live show was praised by Culture Flux in Texas, who wrote, “[Daisychain] light up the room with pure rock ’n’ roll energy from the first song to the last… catchy melodies, blues-filled groove, and soulful delivery.”

Several publications, including Melodic Magazine, Psychedelic Scene Magazine, Newcity Chicago, and The Indy Review, praise its vast sonic palette, versatility, and raw lyricism.

The spirited album showcases Daisychain’s complexities as people, their tight-knit bond as friends, and versatility as artists, featuring sounds from woodwinds, chimes, and pump organs, mixed with synthesized vocal and guitar harmonies. Inside her Ashland, Oregon-based studio, celebrated producer Massy created a safe space for the group to experiment and elevated their sound and strengths, whittling 100 tracks down to ten. Matching the band’s name, the project sonically blends sultry, soulful vocals with moments of fierce garage rock and classic 1970s rock, resulting in a robust, thrilling listening experience.

Vocalist and bassist Nickole Regala is proud to present a project that is true to who the group is today and celebrates female voices. On the raw creative experience, Regala says, “‘All in a Name’ will always represent to me the discipline, vulnerability, and humility it takes to make a great album. Whether it was the intensity of the writing process, the three-week recording sabbatical, or life just life-ing us, this album feels like us, which is why I can’t stop listening to it.”

On “G-String,” the band steps away from their rock-heavy, witchy sonic palette and leans into their femininity with a lighter, dreamy sound and lyrics that explore a rambunctious weekend between best friends. Pulling inspiration from Lana Del Rey and The Velvet Underground, Regala adds, “The truth was twisted in this song, but just enough to give it a little imagination. A memoir of being young, girlish, and impulsive.”

Earlier this year, the group shared the project’s lead single, “Waste Your Time,” a harmony-filled, guitar-driven dance-pop tune that chronicles the complexities of unrequited love, alongside its playful, Chicago-set music video. Last month, pulling from bands like The Black Angels and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, “Rivers” and its video shot the band into a new dimension with bluesy, droning, heavy guitars that dominate the soundscape, complete with roaring riffs that emulate a bustling river flowing into the sea.

Daisychain is a femme-fronted psych/blues-rock trio from Chicago made up of Nickole Regala (bass, vocals), Frankie Sripada (lead guitar), and Sophia Williams (rhythm guitar, vocals). Formed in 2017, Regala and Williams met at a local open-mic night, and weeks later they were jamming. Sripada was invited into the mix, and the trio began rehearsing as Daisychain in the basement of their neighborhood coffee shop. Since then, the trio has toured the country—playing Chicago’s legendary Metro—and now, with their full-length album out in the world, aims to cement themselves further within the rising indie-psych-rock landscape.

Daisychain’s visceral, lively debut album All in a Name is out now. Catch the band live throughout the Midwest and Colorado this July, and in Europe this fall, with tickets on sale here. Keep up with the trio on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for much more from the rising trio.

Danny Roberts Dedicates “Leitchfield” to His Hometown With Fiddle-Driven Fire

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Jun 30, 2025

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Danny Roberts Dedicates “Leitchfield” to His Hometown With Fiddle-Driven Fire

After an emotional Grand Ole Opry appearance that included a retirement sendoff of long-time Grascals bassist Terry Smith, the group’s leader, mandolinist Danny Roberts might have been in a nostalgic mood when he chose the next in his series of singles for Mountain Home Music Company. Named for his youthful home in western Kentucky, “Leitchfield” is a lively instrumental that, much like the winding country roads around the town, takes a few unexpected turns along the way.

“When I wrote this tune,” Roberts recalls, “I didn’t have a title in mind and needed to come up with something to call it. While listening to the song and pondering on a name, I got thinking about the fact that my lifelong friend, Jimmy Mattingly, played fiddle on it. That led me down the path of recalling us growing up on adjacent farms, going to school and playing music together, which gave me the idea that it would be cool to have a song named after our hometown of Leitchfield, KY. It was so much fun getting to record this with some of the greatest musicians I’ve ever picked with — Jimmy, Tony Wray, and Andrea Roberts — and I appreciate them helping me bring this tune to life.”

Sure enough, after its jittery opening, “Leitchfield” drops into an insistent groove behind Roberts’ elegant statement of its melodic outlines before Wray and Mattingly serve up blazing solos — the former on both guitar and, especially, with a bold banjo break that will remind listeners of the years he spent playing with New Grass legend John Cowan — followed by a deft round of interplay between Mattingly and Roberts that brings the tune to a satisfying conclusion.

“Leitchfield and Grayson County are the fiddling capital of Kentucky,” notes Roberts, “And they’ve produced many fiddlers and other musicians over the years; I’m very proud to call it home. I was honored to receive the Key to the City from Mayor Harold Miller at last year’s Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship, and I’m dedicating ‘Leitchfield’ to all the wonderful folks there!”

Robert Jon & The Wreck Release “Keep Myself Clean” off ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’

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Jun 30, 2025

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Robert Jon & The Wreck Release “Keep Myself Clean” off ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’

Southern California rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Keep Myself Clean,” the final track to be released ahead of their forthcoming studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, due out August 22nd via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons), the single is available now on all major streaming platforms.

“Keep Myself Clean” is a grimy, slow-burning rocker that finds the band digging into their heaviest themes yet. With gritty guitar tones, a swampy groove, and a vocal delivery packed with hard-earned truth, the song delivers a raw warning against the destructive pull of fast living.

“‘Keep Myself Clean’ came together in Savannah from a few different ideas, with Dave Cobb’s brilliance shaping an entirely new concept,” says guitarist Henry James. “It was raw, menacing, and powerful-Dave even plays a few guitar tracks on it. We rolled tape with that energy still fresh in our fingers.”

“Lyrically, it’s a cautionary tale inspired by life in the fast lane,” he continues. “It warns of the risks of chasing the next party or fix, and how that path can lead people we know down some dark roads. That chaos matched the vibe in the room when we cut the track. We’re honored to share it with the world.”

The release follows a powerful string of singles from Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, including the haunting “Dark Angel,” the swaggering “Better Of Me,” the electrifying “Highway,” the reflective “Ashes in the Snow,” the smoldering “Long Gone” (co-written with John Oates), and the high-octane “Sittin’ Pretty.” Each song has revealed another layer of the band’s range, grit, and storytelling prowess.

Recorded in Savannah, Georgia with the band living communally throughout the process, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes captures the kinetic energy of a group locked in and creating in real time. Cobb’s production adds urgency and edge to the band’s signature blend of rock, soul, and Southern roots music.

“This record really represents who we are right now, both musically and personally,” says frontman Robert Jon Burrison. “We stepped away from our day-to-day and just focused on the songs, and you can feel that in every track.”

Mixed by Greg Gordon (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), the album will be available on CD, digital platforms, and limited-edition colored vinyl, accompanied by special merchandise bundles that include an exclusive shirt and bandana.

Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck-featuring Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keys)-have built a devoted international following with their explosive live shows and emotionally resonant songwriting. Their work continues to push Southern rock forward while staying deeply connected to its roots.

The band is currently in the midst of their Summer European tour, with upcoming shows in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, including stops at Hookrock Festival and Melkweg in Amsterdam. Following the European run, they’ll return stateside for a packed schedule of U.S. dates, including performances at Fargo Blues Festival, Stone Pier, Madison Ribberfest, and a featured slot at the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival in September.

Keith Roth Releases “I’ll Get By” Featuring Legends Angel, Albert Bouchard & Mark Weiss

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Jun 30, 2025

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Keith Roth Releases “I’ll Get By” Featuring Legends Angel, Albert Bouchard & Mark Weiss

Dictators singer/guitarist and radio personality Keith Roth has released a new single and video for “I’ll Get By”, featuring cameo appearances from Angel, Albert Bouchard, Mark Weiss And Others.

A veteran musician and song writer for more than 30 years, Keith Roth has recorded on over 50 records as well as producing, performing, touring and writing with many music icons. Since 2003, Keith Roth is currently the host of Ozzy’s Boneyard Ch 38, Hair Nation Ch 39 and has produced David Johansen’s Mansion of Fun for over 20 years. If that was not enough, he is the current lead singer and guitarist with The Dictators and Frankenstein 3000.

Roth released his first ever solo album The Law Of Diminished Returns on March 21st through Deko Entertainment and it immediately caught the attention of rock fans and critics alike. Now he is releasing “I’ll Get By” which was originally only available as a CD bonus track. The new video hosts cameos from 70’s rock legends Angel, former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard, Mark “The Animal” Mendoza (Twisted Sister), famed rock photographer Mark Weiss and others. As Roth explains, “I had been looking for a reason to record this song for years. At the end of the laws sessions right before we tore down and packed up, I said wait, I’m not ready to go home, I have an idea, it was the perfect time with the perfect people”.

Dayglow Drops Deluxe ‘Superbloom’ Album With 6 New Tracks

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Jun 30, 2025

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Dayglow Drops Deluxe ‘Superbloom’ Album With 6 New Tracks

Following the release of his critically acclaimed self-titled record last fall and recent headline tours across North America, the UK, and Europe, Multi-Platinum Certified indie pop artist Dayglow returns today with a new deluxe album titled Dayglow (Superbloom), out now via Mercury Records.

Dayglow (Superbloom) includes the original 10 songs on 2024’s fan favorite Dayglow LP plus six brand new tracks-all written, performed, recorded, produced, and mixed by Sloan Struble himself. Fans have been especially clamoring for the sunny new single “Self-Esteem” for their summer soundtracks, after Struble began teasing the unreleased deluxe song online this spring.

Struble shares, “Dayglow (Superbloom) is six new songs for an infinite summer. In typical Dayglow fashion, these songs are mostly about growing up, but I feel like I’m in a new place now that I’ve never been before. These songs feel like the end of a big chapter, yet the start of an even bigger one. Hope you love the tunes.”

Featuring singles “Every Little Thing I Say I Do,” “Cocoon,” and “Mindless Creatures,” Dayglow was released in fall 2024 to widespread praise. Ones To Watch declared, “If there is one thing Dayglow does best, it is crafting the perfect DIY indie-pop song,” while Atwood Magazine stated, “‘Dayglow’ represents his artistry at its fullest and finest.” Popdust added, “What you get from Dayglow is easy listening, an introspective anthology filled with indie jams.” Not to mention, Struble’s “Change Song” was also recently featured on A Minecraft Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

In addition to producing and dropping unexpected mashups online for fans-including his viral “Taste of Medicine,” which remixed his 2021 single “Medicine” with Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste”-Struble has been continuing his fan favorite “How I Made” series, where he breaks down the creation process for his songs.