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Kit Major Unleashes Horror-Punk Energy In Cinematic Music Video For “Teenage Wannabe”

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Kit Major Unleashes Horror-Punk Energy In Cinematic Music Video For “Teenage Wannabe”

Punk and alt-rock firebrand Kit Major has dropped the music video for “Teenage Wannabe” via Futureless, a snarling, cinematic track brimming with horror-punk energy that serves as a tongue-in-cheek anthem of identity, chaos and survival in a world thriving on manufactured personas. Directed by longtime collaborator Noël Dombroski, the clip brings the camp and spectacle of B-horror and sci-fi films to vivid life, capturing the chaos of Major’s live shows while blending it with surreal horror imagery. Written by Kit Major alongside AJ Peacox on guitar and Rob Nagelhout on drums, bass, production and mixing, the single is both nerdy and seductive, stuffed with twists, turns and a scream cameo by Major’s sister Emma Lev. The track pulls inspiration from punk and horror icons like The Ramones, Misfits, The Cramps and even the Castlevania video game series while carving out Major’s own razor-edged lane.

Known for fusing post-punk energy, Britpop shimmer and garage rock grit into glitter-bomb anthems that linger long after the final note, Major has been featured in PAPER, Alternative Press, Post-Punk, Wonderland, Flaunt and Under The Radar while landing placements on Spotify editorial playlists including Fresh Finds and New Rock. Her electrifying live performances and sharp lyricism continue to build momentum as she carved out a distinct space where imagination, glam and spectacle collide.

Austin Art-Pop Band Alma Muñeca Shares “Anhelo” From Healing EP ‘Deseo Un Brillo’

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Austin Art-Pop Band Alma Muñeca Shares “Anhelo” From Healing EP ‘Deseo Un Brillo’

Austin-based art-pop band Alma Muñeca has released “Anhelo,” the latest single from their EP ‘Deseo un Brillo’ out now. The four-piece group led by Panamanian immigrant Cocó Allegra and produced by Ernesto Grey alongside Matt Russell and Wade Stephens has their song written entirely in Spanish, and the five-track project chronicles an empowering search for self-confidence, peace and healthy, fulfilling relationships while diving into desire, love and heartbreak. “Anhelo” sinks into breakup tension and desire, functioning as a personal phone call to an ex during that typical moment where you’re going through a separation but still strongly desire intimacy without caring about consequences. The song’s wonky instrumental hook came first from a modular synth followed by a bouncy bassline, living in an ambiguous state for months until the band needed one more song to complete a 30-minute live set and discovered their sound hinged on a simple four on the floor dance beat that brought all the dissonant and experimental textures to life.

Written during a bout of heartbreak, the project explores the dynamics between being on and off with someone as well as familial heartbreak and disappointment, navigating the intricate difficulties of nuanced relationships. Allegra felt inspired by old salsa music she would play on repeat during breakups, particularly Oscar D’León’s “Lloraras,” while also drawing motivation from FKA Twigs’ “oh my love” and Fiona Apple’s “I Want You to Love Me.” Grey has worked his whole life for this moment, from early life in Mexico where he was exposed to 2000s Latin pop led by rock instrumentation to his formative teen years in Austin where he discovered electronic producers like Trent Reznor, Thom Yorke and Jon Hopkins. Through their live performances, Alma Muñeca aims to uplift the Latin and queer communities while pairing honest stories with experimental, synth-filled production and dreamy vocals.

Seething Akira Reimagine Faithless Classic With High-Octane Cover Of “Insomnia”

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Seething Akira Reimagine Faithless Classic With High-Octane Cover Of “Insomnia”

Seething Akira released their cover of Faithless’ “Insomnia”, reimagining one of the most iconic electronic tracks of all time through raw intensity and high-octane chaos. The band set out to honour the legacy of the original while filtering it through the gloriously crushing parts of metalcore and joyfully triumphant elements of EDM that define their sound, creating a powerful collision of nostalgia and modern aggression. Taking the most recognizable moments from the Faithless classic and smashing them together with lashings of British grit, determination and cheek, Seething Akira deliver as many breakdowns that could cut diamonds as techno breaks that wouldn’t sound out of place in Berlin clubs, striving to unite two worlds with more in common than many think. The band has shared their hopeful philosophy with everyone from Don Broco and Ingested to Skindred, Killswitch Engage and Sleep Token, decimating stages at Download, Bloodstock and Victorious. They view each performance as a blessing and a chance to change someone’s perspective with the euphoria they’ve forged, with no barrier between band and crowd in these moments.

Tonio Armani Channels Southern Soul Energy On Dance-Ready New Single “Trailride” Via Death Row Records

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Tonio Armani Channels Southern Soul Energy On Dance-Ready New Single “Trailride” Via Death Row Records

Death Row Records’ Southern Soul sensation Tonio Armani has released “Trailride,” a dance-ready track that fuses Southern Soul, blues and country-influenced R&B into an infectious groove. Driven by funky bass lines and Tonio’s rich, inviting vocals, the song captures the joy of community gatherings from line dancing at cookouts to riding out at trailride events, perfectly bringing to life the energy, movement and celebration of Southern culture. Tonio tips his hat to Quad City DJs and their classic “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train),” taking that same spirit and movement while giving it a new Southern Soul flavor for grown folks to two-step to in 2025. The track carries the torch of a culture that lives and breathes through music, movement and community, delivering something that still feels good but hits different.


The King Canutes Return After 17 Years With “Seymour Stein (for Earle Holmes)” From Debut Album ‘Eastern Seaboard, Perfect Summer’

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The King Canutes Return After 17 Years With “Seymour Stein (for Earle Holmes)” From Debut Album ‘Eastern Seaboard, Perfect Summer’

Brooklyn-London based indie duo The King Canutes have released “Seymour Stein (for Earle Holmes),” the first single from their debut album ‘Eastern Seaboard, Perfect Summer’ arriving November 21st via Magic Door Record Label. This marks their first release since their 2008 debut EP ‘Last Callers and Losers,’ a 17-year gap that makes this return all the more significant. Keir Woods brings a sonorous true folk voice of Northern England on vocals and guitars while Richard Alwyn Fisher delivers scrappy Replacements-style Midwestern energy, the two having met in Brooklyn in the early 2000s within NYC’s cosmopolitan pop and indie rock scene. Written by Keir after moving from NYC to Paris, the song captures the elation of freedom and release mixed with bittersweet frustration of starting the artistic journey again and the fear that maybe this is as far as it goes, dedicated to club owner and friend Earle Holmes who gave Keir his first Paris bookings.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by renowned producer Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording Studio, the track features stellar horns from the iconic Mac Gollehon, plus Ketchem on percussion and keyboards, bassist Dave Derby, drummer Kevin March, and Jessie Kilguss on backing vocals. The King Canutes make intelligent, skewed pop with echoes of early 80s and 90s Australian and Scottish pop, British folk and Midwestern indie rock, with their music sitting somewhere between The Go-Betweens and The Postal Service. Some fifteen years in gestation and three years in the making, their coming album features contributions from a veritable who’s who of the indie scene including Kendall Meade, Mike Dillon, John Leon, David Nagler, Doug McEachern, Renée LoBue and Verena Wiesendanger.

Liam Foody Explores Emotional Struggle Of Letting Go On Introspective New Single “The One”

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Liam Foody Explores Emotional Struggle Of Letting Go On Introspective New Single “The One”

Ballyhaunis singer-songwriter Liam Foody releases “The One” on October 10th, an introspective track exploring the emotional struggle of holding on to things we don’t want to let go of while delving into the difficult realization that everything happens for a reason. The single came together unexpectedly when Foody was in the studio working on a different song and the chorus melody suddenly came to mind. The rest of the track developed quickly as he and longtime collaborator, fellow Mayo musician Kriss Kurda, shifted focus to getting this song finished. Kurda brought the track to life with synthesisers, live guitar and heavy drums before Dublin-based producer Gavin Doyle added his finishing touches.

Since his 2024 debut, the “New Local Hero” nominee has earned widespread acclaim across Irish media with features in Hot Press, The Beat, Pure M Zine, The Daily Music Report and more. His atmospheric indie sound and heartfelt songwriting have positioned him as a sure one to watch in the Irish music scene. With only his third original release, “The One” deepens the promise Foody has shown from the beginning, marking another confident step forward as he emerges as one of Ireland’s freshest new voices in indie.

Cyan Kicks Delivers Most Powerful Album Yet With ‘Come Hell, Come High Water’ Featuring Ten Uncompromising Tracks

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Cyan Kicks Delivers Most Powerful Album Yet With ‘Come Hell, Come High Water’ Featuring Ten Uncompromising Tracks

Helsinki-based alt-rock band Cyan Kicks has released ‘Come Hell, Come High Water,’ their most powerful and ambitious album yet. Formed in 2016 by vocalist Susanna Alexandra, guitarist Niila Perkkiö, bassist Leevi Erkkilä and drummer Pietari Reijonen, the band worked on this 10-track collection across four cities over two intense years in Los Angeles, Gothenburg, Helsinki and London. Each song received dedicated time and attention as the band pushed their music into heavier, angrier and more aggressive territory than ever before. The raw intensity throughout reflects emotions and struggles that inspired the record, making it less a collection of songs and more a statement of determination and strength.

Niila Perkkiö recorded, produced and mixed all songs on the album except for “Dancing with Demons,” which was finalized with producer Dan Lancaster, known for his work with Muse, Bring Me The Horizon and Blink 182. The Finnish quartet has always displayed a knack for presenting incredibly strong and uplifting music in a genre known for emotionally misplaced bombast, and that cavalier spirit shines through alongside the sincerity and directness of their songwriting. Born out of the most difficult times the band has faced, ‘Come Hell, Come High Water’ represents Cyan Kicks at their most uncompromising, creating something they can proudly look back on decades from now knowing there’s not a single weak moment across its runtime.

Clinton Kane Returns With Vulnerable New Single “Stranger” Written In One Spontaneous Emotional Session

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Clinton Kane Returns With Vulnerable New Single “Stranger” Written In One Spontaneous Emotional Session

Clinton Kane has released “Stranger,” a stripped-back and emotionally charged new single that captures the moment someone you thought you knew becomes unrecognizable. Written in approximately 20 minutes during a spontaneous burst of emotion with songwriter Sara, the track explores the unsettling realization that someone close has always been a certain way but you’re only now seeing it clearly. The song blends raw vocals with cinematic atmosphere and quiet intensity as Kane strips everything back to the core of his artistry. Produced entirely under his own creative direction, “Stranger” feels both intimate and expansive, a cathartic listen that sits with you well after it ends.

Kane held onto this track since 2021 before deciding now was the right moment to share it. The Australian singer-songwriter has built a global audience in the millions with Platinum and Gold-certified hits like “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” and “CHICKEN TENDIES,” earning recognition for his emotionally urgent songwriting and soul-stirring vocals. Released independently, “Stranger” continues the next chapter in Kane’s creative evolution defined by honesty and total creative control. The delicate production gives space for his voice to carry the weight of processing a complicated relationship dynamic, creating something that connects rather than prescribes how listeners should respond.

Joe Hicks Returns With “Heart In Two” And Announces Second Album ‘Before It Gets Dark’

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Joe Hicks Returns With “Heart In Two” And Announces Second Album ‘Before It Gets Dark’

UK musician Joe Hicks has released “Heart In Two” and revealed his second studio album ‘Before It Gets Dark’ arrives March 27, 2026. The soaring new single gradually builds toward an uplifting chorus as Joe’s crystal-clear vocals search for hope during turbulent times. Written early in the album process, the track addresses feeling low while watching everyone else seemingly live amazing lives online, exploring the mental health impact of scrolling through highlight reels and wondering about different choices. There’s defiance woven through the song too, recognizing the commitment to a chosen path and the sacrifices that come with it.

The Newbury singer-songwriter channeled immense grief into ‘Before It Gets Dark’ after dealing with his father’s death and a lengthy breakup in early 2024. With encouragement from long-time collaborator Tom Millar and producer Sam Winfield, Joe transformed those emotions into a cathartic set of songs that offer comfort to anyone navigating heavy loss. His falsetto notes hit with ease while his clean and dexterous guitar playing channels influences like John Mayer and Paul Simon. Joe has accumulated over 5 million Spotify streams and toured extensively across the UK and Europe, including appearances at CarFest, Big Feastival, and over 30 Sofar Sounds shows, plus support slots with Sam Fender, Seafret, James Walsh and Starsailor. His 2022 debut ‘The Best I Could Do at the Time’ earned BBC Radio 2 airplay and BBC Introducing’s Artist of the Week honors.

NEMO Unveils Debut Album ‘Arthouse’ With Genre-Blurring Pop Vision And Eurovision Winner “The Code

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NEMO Unveils Debut Album ‘Arthouse’ With Genre-Blurring Pop Vision And Eurovision Winner “The Code

Swiss singer-songwriter NEMO has released their debut album ‘Arthouse’ via Island EMI, bringing together everything the Eurovision-winning artist represents into one dazzling collection. The album opens with “Ride My Baby,” a funky track that pulls listeners straight onto the dancefloor before moving into “God’s A Raver” with its exuberant piano hook and heavenly strings. NEMO collaborated with renowned musicians and songwriters including Jez Ashurst, Maegan Cottone, Sacha Rudy, Mia Gladstone, Liam Maye, and PomPom to craft an expertly layered blend of glam-pop, electro, and art pop.

The album spans emotional territory with tracks like “Casanova,” the driving “Eurostar” that bridges London and Paris where the record was created, and the title track “Arthouse” itself, which shifts from thoughtful ballad to blazing disco anthem. This is the kind of record that makes you want to turn it up louder and see where each song takes you next. NEMO draws inspiration from icons like Prince, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and Björk, celebrating creative freedom and non-conformity throughout every moment.

Playful moments arrive with “Easy” and “Hocus Pocus,” the latter being a kinky love song with an infectious groove and spooky soundscape. The journey continues through “Frog Swamp” featuring Mia Gladstone, before NEMO shows their introspective side on touching break-up ballad “Black Hole” and theatrical baroque pop track “One More Shot.” The album asks central questions about identity through gentle strings and poignant falsetto vocals on “Unexplainable” before closing with “I Got High At The Party,” a psychedelic chill-out track recounting an anonymous big-city encounter.

The collection ends with “The Code,” the song that launched NEMO to global recognition through their triumphant Eurovision Song Contest victory. The track earned platinum status in Switzerland and Greece, gold in Finland, and hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. ‘Arthouse’ represents NEMO’s complete artistic vision, a space where beauty, positivity, and diversity converge without compromise or limitation.

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