Some songs begin with a clear idea. Others seem to discover their meaning along the way. For Mister Chorister, “You’re Not Listening” belongs firmly in the second category. What started with a very real frustration involving a colleague eventually became a much more personal examination of communication, self-awareness and the things we sometimes fail to hear within ourselves. The result is a song that reaches beyond the simple feeling of being ignored and asks a more uncomfortable question: what happens when the person we are failing to listen to is ourselves? That question sits at the heart of Mister Chorister’s…
There is a quiet sense of discovery behind Martin Lloyd Howard’s music. Rather than beginning with a fixed story and building the music around it, Howard often allows the music itself to lead him toward an image, atmosphere or feeling. His instrumental work is shaped by that openness, with alternative tunings, layered guitars and carefully considered textures becoming tools for creating a sense of place without relying on words. “Surrey Bells” is a particularly clear example of that approach. The piece emerged while Howard was experimenting with DADGAD tuning for an entirely different project. From there, the image of bells…
Some songs arrive with the intention of entertaining. Others arrive with something quieter and perhaps more important to say. Troy Landon’s “We’ll Leave the Light On” belongs to the latter. Built around the simple image of a light that remains on for someone who may not know where else to turn, the song carries a message of reassurance without pretending that life’s difficult moments can always be solved with easy answers. At the heart of Troy Landon’s latest release is an idea that feels almost universal: sometimes, what a person needs most is not advice, a solution or someone telling…
After more than two decades spent helping other artists shape, produce and refine their music, Matthew Parisi is finally putting his own voice at the centre of the work. Under the name DEDCHIMP, the producer, engineer and musician is beginning a new chapter with DEVOUR, a project that is considerably more personal, confrontational and uncompromising than the work he has spent years creating for others. Parisi’s relationship with music did not begin behind a mixing desk. He started by making his own music, writing and performing in punk and goth bands before moving deeper into studio work. Over the years,…
Ten years can mean many things to a band. It can be a reason to look back, celebrate familiar songs and revisit the moments that helped shape a musical journey. For Occurrence, however, their tenth anniversary became an opportunity to do something considerably more interesting. Rather than simply putting together a collection of their biggest songs, the experimental electronic pop trio decided to return to the early stages of their catalogue and ask a different question: what would these songs sound like if they were being made by the band they are today? The result is ANNIVERSARY, a five-track release…
Some songs are written for celebration, while others speak to the moments when celebration feels far away. TJ Jones’ “Grand Plans” belongs to the latter. Built around faith, patience and encouragement, the song speaks to the uncertainty that can come with waiting for life to make sense. Rather than pretending that disappointment is easy, Jones approaches those moments with a message of reassurance: not everything has to be understood immediately for hope to remain. At the center of “Grand Plans” is the idea that our personal plans do not always unfold according to schedule. There are seasons when circumstances change,…
There is something refreshing about a song that does not feel the need to rush toward a big emotional payoff. TJ Jones’ “Flowers Galore” takes its time, settling into a warm indie-soul and lo-fi atmosphere that feels more like a quiet moment of reflection than a dramatic declaration. At just 2 minutes and 34 seconds, the 2026 single makes its point without overstaying its welcome. The heart of the song is gratitude. Jones uses flowers as a simple but effective image for the good things that can still exist after difficult seasons. Rather than presenting renewal as something grand or…
Nigerian Afro/dancehall artist and House Records Group (HRG) CEO Xucceedo has released his latest single, Arise, out now as of August 14th, 2026. Produced in collaboration with Moskeyz, the Afrobeat track is a vibrant celebration of Akwa Ibom State’s progress, achievements and untapped potential. Arise was created as a strategic communications initiative, using music as a vehicle to shine a light on the state’s development story. Through its lyrics, the song highlights key government projects, thriving local businesses, tourist attractions and development initiatives, painting a compelling picture of growth and opportunity across the region. It also draws attention to investment opportunities and tourism potential,…
International Hip-Hop/Rap artist Iceberg Slimm returns with brand new single “CEO” after nearly two decades away from music. Known for his sharp lyricism, metaphor-driven wordplay and authentic storytelling, he has built a distinctive sound that resonated across global stages in the late 90’s. Becoming one of the first rappers to ever sign to a major label in the 2000’s, his breakthrough single “Nursery Rhymes” (1999) reached No.37 in the UK Top 40 charts. This was followed by the Top 10 hit “Can’t Get Enough” with Raghav and followed by “Starship” featuring Coree from R&B group Damage also charting in the…
Independent Nashville artist Chandler Marie is set to release her new single “Ride Away” on Friday,October 2. Blending classic western storytelling with contemporary Nashville production, the moderncountry track shares the heartbreak of loving a restless rodeo cowboy. The song explores the tensionof loving someone who is drawn to the road, the rush, and the freedom that makes a relationshiphard to keep, but knowing that changing him would mean losing the very things that made you fall forhim. The chorus features a standout hook: “I just wish God made cowboys who didn’t ride away.”Written to answer the question of why people…
