New Zealand-born artist, songwriter, and producer Samuel Harris returns with his emotionally charged new single, ‘Miss You’, a tender and vulnerable exploration of heartbreak, loneliness, and love lost. Now based in London, Harris continues to carve out his place with a sound that feels both personal and universally relatable.
‘Miss You’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
LA via South Florida myah isn’t just another indie musician — she’s the producing force behind music videos for major artists, like The Marias — “Un Millon”, “All I Really Want Is You”, song of the summer “Mood” by 24k Goldn, Kehlani’s “Little Story”, Steve Aoki’s Ultimate & “Invitame a Un Cafe”, Tinashe’s “X”, Oliver Tree’s break-up anthem “Cowboys Don’t Cry”, and more. Now, she’s stepping in front of the camera with a voice that’s just as big as the visuals she’s produced, winning a Telly Award in 2025 for her music video, “the lobby”.
Originally from South Florida, myah’s sound is a blend of alternative rock, pop, and pop-punk melodies with midwest emo inspired guitar riffs. Influenced by bands like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foxing, and Modest Mouse, her love for alternative music solidified her decision to make music of a similar caliber, while still incorporating those familiar pop beats. Storytelling is a huge part of her music identity, writing lyrics that tap into her own life experiences with hints of nostalgia. Myah’s songwriting meshes soft pop female familiarity with emo angst and vulnerability.
Lyrically, myah knows the spectrum of feelings well (excitement, wonder, love, loss – to name a few) and isn’t shy about sharing them. She avoids pronouns in her lyrics when she can, so anyone and everyone can be the lead character in her songs. She considers herself a cinematic romantic and stylized her name and all her songs as all lowercase to keep things simple.
Outside of the studio, myah loves a good croissant and skating around town.
Hailing from Salt Spring Island on Canada’s west coast, Nicky MacKenzie is an emerging force in modern pop. Known for her ability to unearth deep emotions through raw, poignant lyrics and a commanding vocal presence, Nicky draws comparisons to icons like Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, and Joss Stone. Her soulful voice is woven into lush, dynamic soundscapes that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.
A winner of the prestigious Canadian Songwriting Challenge and a standout contestant on CTV’s The Launch, Nicky has already carved out a place for herself within Canada’s music scene. Now collaborating with Juno-nominated producer Gus van Go on her debut full-length album, she is poised to take her artistry to the next level—delivering polished, innovative tracks that showcase her signature sound.
Ahead of her debut album, Nicky will release a series of singles, beginning with “I Should Go”, a sultry, confessional track about temptation, self-awareness, and the dark pull of bad habits. Her growing momentum is further fueled by dynamic live performances at major Canadian festivals such as Phillips Backyard and Rifflandia, where she continues to win over new audiences.
With more than 2 million streams across all platforms—including 1.3 million on Spotify and 930,000 on YouTube—Nicky MacKenzie is quickly establishing herself as one of Canada’s most exciting new voices in pop.
On the heels of the release of her first new music since her debut album cycle, TYLA has released the music video for her highly-anticipated collaboration with WizKid, “DYNAMITE.”
The new video feature, directed by NABIL, casts the GRAMMY®-winners in a steamy precursor to a vacation in TYLA’s latest venture with the legendary director.
WWP, TYLA’s four-track mixtape, is available now. Watch “DYNAMITE”
Nashville experimental duo Total Wife, the project of Luna Kupper and Ash Richter, are excited to share “make it last” as the latest single from their upcoming record Come Back Down, out August 6, 2025 via the tastemaking Philadelphia label Julia’s War Recordings. On “make it last,” layered guitars and simmering vocals bolster the poignant lyrics of longing for the present moment to last into immortality.
“‘make it last’ started as kind of a horny song,” vocalist and lyricist Ash Richter explains. “I was experimenting with lyric writing that felt a little less serious or sappy, but the more I worked through it, the more it kind of ended up as a love song to the road, or like an ode to time passing veiled by the excitement of living. When overwhelming euphoria removes you from your surroundings and sense of time.”
Rewiring and rewriting the state of NYC rock and roll, The Thing today releases their third album, the fully analog, self-titled The Thing. Released via the band’s own label, Onion Records, the album has gradually been rolled out since March in a series of thematic A/B-sides. Rounding out the project today, the four-piece releases the final two tracks “Malört” and “Irresistible,” now giving listeners the entire journey meant to be listened to in sequential order, loudly — Stream.
What is The Thing? It’s a New York band, sure, but it’s also an ethos. A return to rock and roll’s roots — to garage bands toiling between the family minivans, to groups like The Beatles and their unique alchemy, to tape machines and live band recordings instead of slick studios and myriad songwriters. “We’ve kind of adapted the ethos of: with restriction comes creativity — old becomes new. And throughout every part of the process that remains true,” says guitarist/vocalist Jack Bradley.
Never is that more apparent than on their self-titled third record. A rough and tumble suite of 12 songs that nods to everyone from The Kinks to The White Stripes, The Thing sounds like old New York revivicated and remixed. “It showcases all of us, all of our different personalities,” says bassist/vocalist Zane Acord. “In The Thing, we’re a collective band. We hang our hats on being a true band — where we all have the spotlight. I think that gives us a different edge.”
ONE HUNDRED MOONS has dropped the official video for their haunting new single, “Black Avalanche,” inviting viewers into an immersive visual journey. The video, which premiered today on Modern Mystery, is the perfect visual companion to the song, capturing its raw intensity and haunting atmosphere. Filmed in an open field, the imagery distorts and shifts like liquid light, pulling you into a world where nothing stays still. The band performs amidst this kaleidoscopic landscape, the colours and textures blending, dissolving, and reassembling like something pulled straight from the edge of a dream.
hotly tipped indie-pop siren Jean returns with her latest single ‘Spring Breakers’, a shimmering, nostalgic slice of alt-pop that invites listeners into the intriguing world she is building. With mellow, dreamy vocals and a lush, ethereal production style, Jean leans deeper into her romantic, vintage sound, marked by her own experiences and an unmistakable flair.
‘Spring Breakers’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Pennsylvania songwriter James Barrett kicks off a bold new chapter with “Fragile Assertion,” his first new song release since 2023. For years, Barrett has been a quiet force in the Scranton alt-rock scene, thanks to his festival Good Things Are Happening (headlined this September by The Menzingers) and hosting weekly open mic gigs. But this new track marks the beginning of something much, much bigger.
“Fragile Assertion” is the first window into the world James is building on Now That I’ve Seen The Light, his long-awaited new full-length. Written about the slow unraveling of a relationship, “Fragile Assertion” channels grief into a massive, arena-ready anthem with a grand vocal performance from Barrett. Think The Band CAMINO or Nothing But Thieves raised on Angels & Airwaves, The Killers and The Cure.
Albanian-born artist Amelile is stepping confidently onto the international stage with the release of her latest single, ‘H.E.L.L.O’, a vibrant, flirtatious pop anthem that blends sensuality with optimism. With warm, sultry vocals layered over crisp, polished production, the track delivers a fresh burst of dance-pop energy just in time for summer.
‘H.E.L.L.O’ reflects Amelile’s dedication to her craft, a journey she’s been building over the past two years. In a recent interview, she shared, “If you have a dream, you have to work every day for it. This is a lesson that I’ve learned from experience.” That persistence is paying off – her previous singles, including ‘Shots’ and ‘Pak Ti Pak Une’, have collectively racked up over 2.6 million views on YouTube.
At the heart of ‘H.E.L.L.O’ is a playful yet clever wordplay, the idea that meaningful connections begin with a simple “hello”. This message of hope, possibility, and new beginnings is woven seamlessly through the track’s shimmering melodies, plucked guitar riffs, and an infectious drumbeat. The track is upbeat, romantic, and tailor-made for repeat plays.
Speaking on the single, Amelile explained: “‘H.E.L.L.O’ is playful and bold – it’s about that instant rush when you see someone attractive. It’s flirty, fun, and confident, capturing the fantasy and energy of that first glance. It’s not too deep – just pure emotion and instinct. A moment in time.”
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