The Dark-Pop Shadows and Carnal Intrigue of D’Arcy’s New Single “XTC”
D’Arcy brings the pulse of New York’s techno scene to “XTC,” a dark-pop single whose music video follows a dancefloor flirtation into a candlelit bedroom, where desire takes a bloody turn.
Premiere: Serena Sun Shares New Single “Tell Me… Please”
Vancouver singer-songwriter Serena Sun shares “Tell Me… Please”, a dense, searching indie-pop track about releasing control—the first taste of her debut concept album, out 15 January 2027.
Ava Franks and Young Rising Sons Capture the Rush of First Love on “Sweetless Surrender”
Ava Franks teams up with Young Rising Sons on “Sweetless Surrender,” a ’90s-inspired indie-pop single full of big choruses, bright guitars and the dizzying rush of new love.
KhakiKid turns The Lower Third into a mosh pit
KhakiKid brought new music, heartfelt moments and a mosh pit to The Lower Third, proving that the connection between artist and audience was the whole point.
Queen Anne Keep Running Toward the Dark
Queen Anne don’t do bright and shiny. The Los Angeles duo lives somewhere between shadowy, ethereal pop and the post-modern edge of the ’80s. Their new single, “Greyhound,” is the latest step in figuring out exactly how far into that space they can go. The band is two people. Katie Silverman sings and writes. Sandy […]
Effin Blends Romance and Heavy Bass on “Heartbeats”
Love songs meet heavy bass on Effin’s Heartbeats, as the Nashville producer turns vintage soul, jazz samples and romantic vocals into something intimate and intense