Duane Hoover Asks Us To Think It Over As He Channels John Lennon With ‘After The Storm In Your Mind’

Duane Hoover has never denied how much he’s been inspired by those who went before him. His influences are many, and include the likes of David Bowie, The Who, The Kinks, and of course, The Beatles. With ‘After The Storm In Your Mind’. released today, he seems to tap into the very essence of John Lennon himself.

Finishing The Story: The Catchmen On Orchestras, Unfinished Business, And Returning To Stockport

When The Catchmen first emerged from the in the late 80s, they were part of the same restless northern ferment that would soon define an era. They supported rising names, hosted Oasis at the Boardwalk, and dreamed of making widescreen, orchestral indie long before they had the means to realise it. Life, however, had other plans.

THERA Turns Inner Noise Into Euphoria on New Single ‘do you see?’

At just eighteen, Czech dark-pop rising star THERA is already moving with the kind of artistic clarity many artists spend years searching for. There’s a burning tension running through her new single,‘do you see?’ that feels almost physical, like holding your breath for too long and finally letting it go. Breathing out a sound of expectation pressing in from all sides, and the stubborn refusal to disappear under it.

SHAB And Preston Harris Team Up For ‘It’s On You’: A Dancefloor Confession

SHAB returns with a duet that glows like a slow‑burning spark, teaming up with rising EDM force Preston Harris for a track that balances intimacy with widescreen, cinematic sweep. ‘It’s On You’ feels engineered for late‑night dance floors – and the quiet, breath‑held moments that follow.

Reigns Pays Homage to Unconditional Love With New Single ‘Closer Than Your Shadow’ Featuring Waives

Reigns is ready to make her mark on the drum and bass landscape with ‘Closer Than Your Shadow’ – a fluid blend of electronica and soul-infused vocals. It’s a fusion she has been meticulously refining with each release, now elevated to new heights. The track marks the second instalment of her creative partnership with Waives, following their TikTok-viral hit ‘Collateral Damage’, and stands as her most immersive offering to date.

Interview: Carly Ann Taylor Reflects On ‘Why Should I Worry’ And Her Breakthrough Year

Written during a season of post-graduation uncertainty, ‘Why Should I Worry’ began as Carly Ann Taylor’s way of confronting fear and stepping boldly into a career in music. What happened next became a defining moment – from performing the track live for the first time in Sacramento to landing a record deal with Curb Records shortly after.

Sending Out An SOS – Denise Marsa Talks To Us About Her Music, And New Single, ‘HOLE (Until Dawn Remix)’

You’ve just checked out Denise Marsa’s latest release, ‘HOLE (Until Dawn Remix)’ – now learn about the artist herself in her own words as she speaks with Essentially Pop.

Pulse, Ritual and Release, Great Adamz And Manuel Riva Find Something Primal on New Single, ‘Umada’

Great Adamz and Muel Riva’s latest single ‘Umada’ is one of those records that feels like memories you haven’t made yet. The kind that sounds like warm air through open car windows, city lights blurring into sunrise, and laughter you can’t quite place but know you’ll remember.

Lara Brewer’s New Single, ‘Spilt Milk’, Is A Darkly Haunting Treatise On Acceptance

London’s Lara Brewer brings a new twist to the old saying, “don’t cry over spilt milk”, with her new single, ‘Spilt Milk’, released on the 22nd of January. The track is the third release from her latest EP, ‘Madly In Hell’.

Love and Lava Twins Take Us On An Adventure With Video For ”Darling where have you been’

Released on Friday the 30th of January, ‘Darling where have you been’ is the dreamscape visual from US based artists, Love and Lava Twins. The pair refuse to confine themselves to just one genre or style, and their sound is a blend of pop rock, Latin pop, reggaeton, electronic sounds and Christian music.

‘Why Should I Worry:’ Carly Ann Taylor Turns Survival Into Song 

Carly Ann Taylor has one of those voices you don’t forget – powerful, emotional, and effortlessly commanding. A South-California–based soul-pop artist, her sound carries a richness that’s inseparable from her story: one marked by deep dysfunction, rejection, and ultimately redemption. 

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Sunsetlee Releases Intimate New Single With ‘Electric Ghosts’

Released on the 9th of December, ‘Electric Ghosts’ is the new single form Colorado-based artist, Sunsetlee, and is one of his most intimate releases to date.