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Here are our opinions on some amazing new releases.


ALEX RAY REVEALS DEBUT EP MESSY — A RAW, GRITTY EXPLORATION OF CHAOS, CONTROL & SELF-CONFRONTATION
Nashville-based alt-pop artist Alex Ray rips the filter off with her long-awaited debut EP, MESSY , arriving October 17. Equal parts confessional and cathartic, MESSY is Ray’s unflinching portrait of mental health, mania, heartbreak, and the chaos that comes from facing yourself without flinching. Featuring standout tracks “Boy You Ain’t,” “Drivers Side,” “Wasted,” “Yours To Use,” and focus/title track “Messy,” the five-song collection is stitched together by razor-sharp

Unheard Gems Team
Oct 173 min read


Charlotte Sands – “Afterlife”
Charlotte Sands has built her career on turning emotional truth into anthemic, genre-defying pop—and with “Afterlife,” she raises the bar yet again. The track is a soaring alt-rock ballad about love that transcends time, a connection so deep it feels written into the fabric of the universe. Haunting yet euphoric, “Afterlife” perfectly captures Charlotte’s ability to balance raw vulnerability with unapologetic power. From the opening notes, the song pulses with life. Layered g

Unheard Gems Team
Oct 142 min read


"Love In Reverse" Seafret
Coming around to fall, I found myself visiting the song “Love in Reverse” released earlier this summer by Seafret. It’s a bittersweet song with a beautiful guitar carrying the heartbreaking lyrics. They sing, “As you were when we met/ Picture of happiness/ That's the you I can't forget/ The one I lost but won't regret/ You know I'd do it all again.” A beautiful image of the good times of a relationship still lingering in moments when that time has passed, possibly never to be

Unheard Gems Team
Oct 142 min read


Estella Dawn Turns Breakup Chaos into Catharsis on “Reckless”
Meet Estella Dawn — the bold new voice in pop who is rewriting what it means to make heartbreak anthems. The New Zealand-born, San...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 231 min read


JOSEPH Embrace Imperfection on Bold New Single “Ready To Let You Down”
Indie-pop duo JOSEPH — sisters Natalie and Meegan Closner — are entering a fearless new chapter with their upcoming album Closer To Happy...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 231 min read


Milk & Bone Return with Irresistible Energy on “Hoops”
Canadian electropop duo Milk & Bone are back — and they’re making you get out of the house. Their new single, “Hoops,” the second taste...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 231 min read


CHROMERA Teams Up with DADĒ on “Beg (DADĒ Remix)” — A Dark, Hypnotic Spin on the Rising Rock Duo’s Haunting Single
Alternative rock duo CHROMERA (Aris and Amanda) return with “Beg (DADĒ Remix)”, a bold reimagining of their second single that bridges...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 152 min read


ALEX RAY UNLEASHES SEDUCTIVE NEW SINGLE “DRIVERS SIDE” — A DARK, HYPNOTIC CONFESSION OF LOVE, LUST & LIES
With her foot on the gas and no rearview mirror in sight, Alex Ray drops her sleekest, most provocative track to date with “DRIVERS...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 122 min read


The Weight of Wanting: How Three Alt-Pop Artists Navigate Ambition and Disillusionment
In contemporary alt-pop, artists increasingly use personal storytelling to explore the tension between vulnerability and ambition,...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 103 min read


Ocean Tisdall – “Making It Easy” |Review
Irish alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall is quickly proving himself a master of storytelling, and his latest single “Making It Easy” might just...

Unheard Gems Team
Sep 101 min read


LOVA Refuses to Settle on Honest New Single “It’s Alright”
Swedish pop artist LOVA has always had a gift for cutting through the noise with honesty, and her latest single “It’s Alright” might be...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 272 min read


Mandy Ventrice Radiates Joy and Complexity on New Single “You”
Mandy Ventrice’s latest single, “You,” is a love song that feels both timeless and refreshing. Exploring the early stages of falling for...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 272 min read


Tanja Skewers the Archetype with Playful Precision on “LA Boy”
With her new single “LA Boy,” Tanja paints a razor-sharp portrait of the modern Los Angeles fuckboy — fragile masculinity wrapped up in...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 272 min read


“Pause” - Soft Top Intrepid | REVIEW
Soft Top Intrepid came back with their new song “Pause”. The dream pop, indie rock song embraces life fully before time runs out. “Pause”...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 271 min read


“Somewhere I Know” - Mar Charav | REVIEW
“Somewhere I Know” is an introspective ballad about life after death. Marc Charav sings about a place that he dreams of in remembrance of...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 272 min read


The Fray Bring Nostalgia and New Energy to The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA – August 24, 2025
On the second sold-out night at The Wiltern, The Fray turned back the clock for a 20th anniversary celebration that felt both timeless...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 262 min read


Tess Clare Finds Joy in the Hunger with “Never Gonna Not Want More”
Tess Clare’s “Never Gonna Not Want More” feels like freedom—the kind you find driving with the windows down on a hot summer night,...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 222 min read


Fame, Friendship, and Feminine Chaos: Meg Smith, Molly Grace & MARIS Turn Up the Glitter on “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)”
If summer 2025 had a soundtrack, this might just be the opening track. Meg Smith’s fan-favorite anthem “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous” gets...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 151 min read


Louise Weseth – “On Vulnerability”
Louise Weseth’s “On Vulnerability” is a shimmering breath of dream pop air — delicate yet quietly powerful. Written during two long Oslo...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 151 min read


ALEX RAY CHANNELS UNFILTERED RAGE INTO SAVAGE NEW ANTHEM "BOY YOU AIN'T" WITH TRAP-INFUSED ROCK BANGER
Alternative-pop powerhouse Alex Ray delivers her most unhinged and cathartic release yet with the explosive new single "BOY YOU AIN'T,"...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 73 min read


Tom A. Smith Kicks Off His Fiction Era with Riotous Indie Rock Anthem ‘Fashion’
Freshly signed to the iconic Fiction Records (home to The Cure, Tame Impala, and The Mysterines), 21-year-old Tom A. Smith storms into a...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 11 min read


Love, Loss, and Leaving: Eden Rain’s ‘I’ve Hidden Your Passport’ Is Soft Devastation
In “I’ve Hidden Your Passport,” Eden Rain unpacks the quiet devastation of distance — not the dramatic kind, but the type that sinks in...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 11 min read


Kel Adore – “I Know About Me” |Review
In her newest single “I Know About Me,” rising indie-pop artist Kel Adore delivers a heartfelt meditation on identity, distance, and the...

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 11 min read


Pretty, Petty, and Neckdeep in Rage: Charlotte Sands Is No One’s Afterthought
Charlotte Sands crashes into her next era with “neckdeep,” a brat-punk breakup anthem that doubles as a middle finger in mascara....

Unheard Gems Team
Aug 11 min read


A Cold Spell, a Soft Bloom: ‘Dogwood Winter’ Is a Quiet Reckoning
In “Dogwood Winter,” LA-based artist Kaigara crafts a spellbinding meditation on cycles—of nature, of grief, of time. Rooted in Southern...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 291 min read


Brand New Start: Prides Finds Light After Loss
After years away from the spotlight, Glasgow’s Prides return with “Brand New Start” — a stirring, synth-soaked anthem about grief,...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 291 min read


“Friends Like Lovers”- Otto Aday | Review
Looking for a new song of the summer? “Friends like Lovers” by alt-pop artist Otto Aday is the perfect soundtrack for a sun-soaked drive...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 291 min read


Emily C. Browning Debuts A Perfectly Iconic, Unforgettable, Multi-Hyphenate Persona Project with “PRIMARY”
Greeting you with electric, energetic vibes, “PRIMARY” is an alluring, enigmatic rock & roll track, (the debut title track of the debut...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 291 min read


See You In PARIS – “I’M DONE”
“Go trip over a knife.” That’s the opening voice memo that sets the tone for “I’M DONE,” the fiery, fed-up breakup anthem from See You In...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 241 min read


iamnotshane – “Love Interest of the Month” |Review
With “Love Interest of the Month,” iamnotshane kicks off his next act in true main character fashion—equal parts charming, chaotic, and...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 241 min read


“Growing Pains" by Eden Rain - | Review
There’s nothing worse than realizing that due to your personal growth, you are leaving others behind. Eden Rain beautifully captures this...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 242 min read


Tess Clare – “Never Gonna Not Want More” |Review
Tess Clare’s “Never Gonna Not Want More” is a heart-wrenching, late-night confession wrapped in glossy pop production—a song that...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 181 min read


néomí – “Trigger” | Review
With “Trigger,” Dutch-Surinamese singer-songwriter néomí delivers another heartbreakingly honest moment of clarity—raw, restrained, and...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 181 min read


PEPTALK x ELLES – “Timezones” |Review
With "Timezones," PEPTALK and ELLES deliver a warm-hearted pop anthem that captures the bittersweet ache of homesickness while chasing...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 181 min read


Seafret & KT Tunstall – “Five More Seconds”
Seafret’s latest collaboration with the legendary KT Tunstall marks a stirring new chapter in their ever-evolving journey. “Five More...

Unheard Gems Team
Jul 181 min read


Obsessed - Harvey Brittain | Review
Harvey Brittain is back with his sixth single this year “obsessed”. An indie-pop banger just in time for the summer, “obsessed” came to...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 261 min read


Kel Adore’s “Late Bloomer” Is a Shimmering, Grounded Anthem for Finding Your Own Timing
Pop-rock newcomer Kel Adore delivers a bold, beautiful declaration of self on her latest single “Late Bloomer.” With soaring guitars,...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 252 min read


Ocean Tisdall Channels Intimate Heartbreak on Stunning Acoustic Ballad “Sugar In His Tea”
With “Sugar In His Tea,” Irish alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall strips everything back—leaving only his voice, his heartbreak, and the quiet...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 252 min read


Elijah Blake Channels Pure Groove and Summer Energy on “Work It Out”
Elijah Blake’s new single “Work It Out” is an instant mood-lifter—dripping with funk, rhythm, and undeniable charm. Merging elements of...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 252 min read


the DRIVE Meld Nostalgia and Discipline on Their Stirring New Single “CRY”
With their electrifying new single “CRY,” Los Angeles brother-duo the DRIVE deliver an anthem that transforms emotional release into...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 252 min read


googly eyes x Joy Oladokun x Allison Ponthier – “Jesus and John Wayne” |Review
Some songs arrive like lifelines—gently, honestly, and right when you need them. “Jesus and John Wayne” is one of those rare tracks....

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


STARR – “Vampire Hotel” |Review
STARR isn’t just making music—she’s building an empire of femme fatale fantasy, and “Vampire Hotel” is her most intoxicating offering...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


Luna Keller x Thomas LaVine – “White Lily”
There’s a rare kind of magic that happens when two songwriters are perfectly in sync—not just creatively, but spiritually. Luna Keller...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


Rafael Manga x Fabio Romagnoli – “Just Love Me” |Review
“Just Love Me” is a shimmering, sky-reaching EDM slow burn that explodes into color just when you need it most. Rafael Manga and Fabio...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


Natalie Reigo – “It Was You” |Review
Natalie Reigo may be only 18, but she delivers emotional weight and vocal maturity well beyond her years on her newest release, “It Was...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


Gabriella Zauna’s “PINUP” Is an Anthem for the Self-Critical, the Determined, and the Defiant
“PINUP” isn’t just a song—it’s a confrontation. Gabriella Zauna turns the mirror on herself and the world around her, emerging with a...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


Nadia Younes Is Unstoppable on “Catch Me If You Can”
With “Catch Me If You Can,” Nadia Younes launches into 2025 with fearless energy and a sound that’s as confident as the message it...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


Jess Kerber’s “Carry My Home” Is a Whispered Triumph of Grace and Grounding
With “Carry My Home,” Jess Kerber delivers a final preview of her debut album that feels as intimate as a handwritten letter and as...

Unheard Gems Team
Jun 131 min read


RISING LA INDIE ROCKERS ZOE KILGREN BAND UNVEIL SUN-DRENCHED ANTHEM "GIRLS IN SKIRTS"
Emerging indie rock powerhouse Zoe Kilgren Band has announced their vibrant new single "Girls in Skirts," set to drop on May 23, 2025....

Unheard Gems Team
May 302 min read


"I Quit for Summer" - LACES
In the contemporary lexicon of millennial exhaustion, few sonic territories prove as treacherous as the intersection between collective...

Unheard Gems Team
May 302 min read
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