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The Willing – This Is Our Life
NewsApr 14, 2026

The Willing – This Is Our Life

Midwest‑based Americana rock group The Willing released their fifth studio album, *This Is Our Life*, their first full‑length record since 2021’s *Full Circle*. The 14‑track collection runs 55 minutes and fuses vintage 60s rock sensibilities with 80s synth textures, prog...

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The Hummingbird Conspiracy – The Hummingbird Conspiracy
NewsApr 1, 2026

The Hummingbird Conspiracy – The Hummingbird Conspiracy

Venezuelan musician Jose Roman Duque, known for his jazz‑fusion project JORODU, has released The Hummingbird Conspiracy, an eight‑track self‑titled album that marks his transition to hard‑rock and new‑wave influences. Produced by Grammy‑winner Erik Aldrey and featuring guest solos from Kako...

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Hence Phillips – Heaven or Nashville
NewsApr 1, 2026

Hence Phillips – Heaven or Nashville

Country singer Hence Phillips drops his fourth independent album, Heaven or Nashville, on March 5, 2026. Produced by Grand Ole Opry music director Kerry Marx and recorded at Nashville’s The Parlor Studio, the 40‑minute record blends banjo, fiddle, mandolin, organ,...

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YB Hoodrich X Fedarell – Quarter Block Vol. 2
NewsApr 1, 2026

YB Hoodrich X Fedarell – Quarter Block Vol. 2

Hip‑hop duo YB Hoodrich and producer cousin Fedarell released their follow‑up album Quarter Block Vol. 2 on March 14, 2026. The 18‑track record chronicles the harsh realities of growing up in East Palo Alto, once dubbed the "murder capital of...

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Jade Ring – Pills
NewsApr 1, 2026

Jade Ring – Pills

Cleveland‑based solo artist Jade Ring released the debut album Pills, a 24‑minute collection of five experimental tracks that fuse spoken word, choral singing, industrial riffs and EDM‑pop influences. The project is a staunch anti‑AI statement; the artist recorded all instrumentation...

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Jessie Altman – Sleepwalking
NewsMar 25, 2026

Jessie Altman – Sleepwalking

Emerging Maryland pop artist Jessie Altman dropped her four‑track EP "Sleepwalking" on March 6, 2026, following her 2024 album "Aftermath" and EP "Aftermath II." The record moves from hazy, introspective opening vibes to high‑energy, synth‑driven closers, weaving 90s pop, EDM,...

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C.R. Knight – She Got A Bad Thang
NewsMar 25, 2026

C.R. Knight – She Got A Bad Thang

Arkansas‑born R&B vocalist C.R. Knight has issued his first full‑length album, She Got A Bad Thang, on indie label Bongo Boy Records. The ten‑track record fuses 1970s soul and disco textures with contemporary R&B, opening with the Valentine’s Day single...

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Monique Grimme – I Will Be Alright
NewsMar 25, 2026

Monique Grimme – I Will Be Alright

Monique Grimme has dropped her new single “I Will Be Alright,” a cinematic‑pop anthem produced with Sapphire Star Studios and released on her Bongo Boy Records label. The track fuses soaring choirs, punchy beats, and soulful vocals reminiscent of Florence + The Machine...

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Monique Grimme – Honey Gold (Single)
NewsMar 17, 2026

Monique Grimme – Honey Gold (Single)

Independent label Bongo Boy Records has launched Monique Grimme’s new single "Honey Gold," a breezy Bossa Nova‑infused track. The song pairs buttery vocals with Latin‑groove pop and R&B elements, delivering a concise 2‑minute‑30‑second runtime designed for repeat streaming. Lyrically, Grimme...

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Timeseven – Lost in Nashville (Single)
NewsMar 2, 2026

Timeseven – Lost in Nashville (Single)

Timeseven, an Indiana‑based indie group, will release their new single “Lost In Nashville” on April 3. The track fuses acoustic country guitar, banjo‑like plucks, ghostly brass, soft jazz and orchestral strings, creating a midnight‑mood ballad. It features major‑label country vocalist Brad Williams...

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C.R. Knight – You Got A Bad Thang (Single)
NewsMar 2, 2026

C.R. Knight – You Got A Bad Thang (Single)

Arkansas‑born singer‑songwriter C.R. Knight returned to the spotlight on Valentine’s Day with "You Got A Bad Thang," his first single in eight years. The track fuses 1970s‑style blues, country guitar licks, and soulful R&B, delivering a retro yet fresh sound....

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New Latitude – Reimagined
NewsFeb 26, 2026

New Latitude – Reimagined

Denver duo New Latitude released the five‑track EP *Reimagined*, offering instrumental covers of pop classics from Sting to Billie Eilish. The project replaces vocal lines with intricate guitar, saxophone, and upright‑bass arrangements, creating dreamy, genre‑blending interpretations. Highlights include a jazzy...

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