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Genre-fluid artist, spiritual alchemist and creative technologist LATASHÁ returns with transformative new album OUT HERE, arriving September 25, 2026 Equal parts storyteller, spiritual alchemist and creative technologist, LATASHÁ returns with OUT HERE, her first full-length album since 2017’s Teen Nite at Empire. Arriving September 25, 2026, the album marks a defining new chapter for an artist whose work has continually moved between music, technology, spirituality, performance and community building. Born Latasha Alcindor in Flatbush, Brooklyn, LATASHÁ emerged from the city’s underground scene as a genre-fluid artist who has never been interested in fitting neatly into one category. Drawing from her…

Swiss atmospheric black metal, doom and blackgaze project Wazzara return with Arbor, their fourth release and first full-length album in five years. After a decade of making music, Wazzara enter a new chapter with Arbor, an album shaped by darkness, heaviness and ethereal beauty. Drawing from atmospheric black metal, doom and blackgaze, the eight-track record expands on the hypnotic and untamed sound that has defined the Swiss project while introducing a deeper sense of evolution. Arbor is dedicated to those who are willing to taste the untamed fruit. Across the album, Wazzara explore the presence of an ancient force that…

Experimental indie artist and producer Blue Capricorn returns with “honest,” a Latin indie-pop collaboration featuring Dallas-based Cuban-American artist and producer LOREN KOLE. Ethereal, intimate, and emotionally reflective, the new single offers a glimpse into Blue Capricorn’s forthcoming second EP, when you come back, transcend me, due October 15, 2026. Blending indie pop, Latin indie, and art pop, “honest” unfolds through lush synths, delicate keys, atmospheric guitars, and restrained percussion. The track captures the complicated space between wanting connection and recognizing when a relationship cannot be sustained. Rather than presenting heartbreak as a clean ending, “honest” sits with the uncertainty, attachment,…

Continuing a run of adventurous standalone releases, Strange Plants unveil “You Say Falling,” a hypnotic and anthemic psych-pop single that challenges conventional ideas of success, stability, and what it means to truly thrive. Wrapped in dreamy melodies, bouncy rhythms, and the band’s signature blend of retro-pop hooks and psychedelic textures, the track offers an uplifting reminder that the lives others misunderstand are often the ones lived most authentically. At its heart, “You Say Falling” is about embracing a path that may look unconventional from the outside. Rather than conforming to expectations, the song celebrates the freedom that comes from trusting…

Some of the most personal stories are not always told directly. Sometimes they live in the small details, the things left unsaid and the emotions hiding underneath the words. Melbourne indie-pop singer-songwriter Ali Lamb explores that space on her new EP, Between the Lines, a six-track collection that brings together romance, anxiety, heartbreak and the process of finding yourself. There is something fitting about using books as the central idea behind the project. Ali’s love of both music and literature comes through in the way the EP is structured, with each song feeling like another chapter in a larger story.…

Some artists introduce themselves through a song, while others use their first release to open the door to an entire world. Kostini Mikado takes the latter approach with “Black Owl,” the debut single from his upcoming EP, Black Owl. The track offers listeners their first real introduction to Mikado’s creative identity, a space shaped by abstract ideas, symbolism and an unconventional approach to songwriting. Rather than keeping his writing within familiar boundaries, Mikado uses unusual concepts and imaginative lyrics to create music that invites listeners to look beyond the obvious. “Black Owl” feels like the beginning of a larger story.…

Faith and music have always found ways to meet in the middle, giving artists a space to share their beliefs, experiences and personal journeys. For Christian hip-hop artist Veelito, that connection comes through clearly on “Cristo Es Santo,” a faith-driven rap single released on August 31, 2026. Performed by Angelo Melendez, Veelito brings his Christian faith into a hip-hop setting, using rap as a way to express his relationship with God and the message at the heart of the song. “Cristo Es Santo” translates to “Christ Is Holy,” placing its focus firmly on Christian worship and devotion. The single arrived…

There is a certain confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you want your music to do. For independent recording artist J Menace, that energy is at the centre of his latest single, “Rock,” a bold and high-powered release that arrives September 21 across major streaming platforms. “Rock” is built to make an impression from the start. J Menace brings a confident delivery and commanding presence to the track, creating the kind of energy that feels suited to the streets, clubs, live shows and any setting where the music needs to move people. Rather than overcomplicating the formula, the single…

Love can make us see people differently. We can become so fascinated by someone that the mystery surrounding them feels more exciting than the answers. But sometimes, the closer we get, the more we realise there are things we probably should have noticed from the beginning. IAMRONDO explores that uncomfortable side of attraction on “Love Books,” a new single that blends R&B, hip-hop and pop with a story full of mystery, temptation and suspicion. “Love Books” draws listeners into the story through its central character, a woman who is beautiful, intriguing and almost impossible to understand. IAMRONDO finds himself captivated…

Some songs are built around a moment, while others come from something much deeper. “Divine Intervention” by 2nd Magpie Project feels like the latter. It is a song about love after the love is gone, about the memories that remain and the strange weight of trying to carry on when someone or something has left a permanent mark on your life. From the opening moments, there is a sense of darkness hanging over the track. The deep bassline gives it a slow, almost underground pulse, while layers of guitars and synths gradually fill the space around it. The sound has…