Lauren Presley – "People Leave"

Alt Pop

Sitting at the intersection of Demi Lovato and Flyleaf, this track from Lauren Presley effortlessly blends stripped down, moody modern pop with the best tendencies of 00s alt rock. The guitars are heavy and gritty, and the drum kit in the chorus lends gravitas and cinematic oomph as her full-bodied voice soars over the cacophony. 

"Sorry I'm obsessed with the idea I'll die alone" she belts. This is an ode to self sabotage. It's a soundtrack to mourning as you watch people leave. Definitely worth a listen.

Charlie Mcdonald – "You Broke Me"

Indie Pop

WHAT A DEBUT! Charlie Mcdonald's voice is GREAT. He's got a delicate tenor voice that sprinkles subtle vocal turns throughout the melody that seem effortless but are anything but.

The production is tight, punchy, anthemic, and incredibly catchy. It feels both new and nostalgic. The drums definitely have late 00s mainstream pop vibes, but the off kilter rhythm guitar hits make this track feel fresh and modern. And the synth strings in the back half of the song? They really set this apart from other pop fare out there.

The music video (click here to watch) is super simple but shot SO well. It really enhances the vibe and oozes style. We're all about this.

TiMMY ONYSiM – "50ml"

Glitch Pop

Don't let the chaos of the first 30 seconds throw you. This song is DELIGHTFULLY weird. From the first downbeat, it feels like a hodgepodge of lasers and found sounds. But when you sit with it, you'll soon discover that it's carrying a really intricate groove. It keeps you guessing at every turn and is full of glitch drops, heavy sidechaining, distorted vocals, and more. It's a glorious composition. Expertly executed.

SunShower – "Out of the Way"

Indie Rock

Hailing from San Diego, California, SunShower has been playing shows up and down the coast for the last two years and is beginning to develop a following. This track is lofi in the best way. The drums are overly compressed to have that tight and punchy pop edge, but they still feel incredibly live. The vocal effects peppered throughout the song really grunge things up and give it an edge.

"Out of the Way" is energetic, it's well performed, and the guitar tones are on point. It doesn't matter if they're tremmed out or screaming when the guitar solo kicks in at 3:19. Everything is dialed in quite nicely.

Veldor – "ONE WISH"

Singer/Songwriter

This is a well-written song with heartfelt lyrics and a really solid vocal performance. We really appreciated the atmospheric synth elements in the background. It created a really dreamy and mystical sense of space. His voice is gritty and soulful with a hint of twang that lends its own unique texture to the minimalist modern songwriter arrangement. 

If you like this track, you're sure to love other tracks in his discography like "Bat Shit Crazy" and "HOME."