Tone is an award-winning independent artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. His new album “The Meaning of Life” shares an honest and vulnerable look at the survivor’s guilt following Hurricane Katrina. “This project is an autobiographical memoir exploring the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the heavy weight of survivor’s guilt, and the search for spiritual resilience“, he says. “In an era of viral moments, this album is built on purpose—a clean, self-produced testimony about finding eternal success by never forgetting where you started’ Tone has previously won an award for “Best Song in a…
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Dani Felt Closes the Year With a Cinematic Christmas Cover
Indie pop artist Dani Felt closes out the year with a cinematic reimagining of a beloved holiday classic. Her new single, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” is available now on all streaming platforms and offers a dreamy, atmospheric take on the timeless standard. Produced by Ernest Lee and mixed by Dallas Jack, the track blends Dani’s soulful vocals with moody modern pop textures, giving listeners a version that feels nostalgic while still sounding fresh. The song originally began as part of a film pitch, but the emotional impact of…
Montréal’s Noëlly Nsimba Drops Christmas Single and Emotional Tribute
Montréal singer and songwriter Noëlly Nsimba is stepping into the holiday season with a new release titled “Christmas Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without You.” Her birthday falls on December 26, also known as Boxing Day, and she arrived just thirty minutes after midnight. Her parents chose her name with the season in mind, so Christmas has always carried extra meaning for her. Recording a Christmas song felt like a natural next step. The track is available now on all streaming platforms and has been delivered to radio programmers across North…
Darrell Kelley – “Careless Whisper”
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Darrell Kelley unveils his latest single, a captivating cover of George Michael’s iconic 1984 ballad “Careless Whisper.” This soul-infused rendition blends modern production with Kelley’s dynamic vocal range, paying homage to the timeless classic while adding his signature emotional depth. Darrell Kelley continues to build his reputation as a versatile artist who isn’t afraid to tackle both beloved classics and socially conscious originals. With “Careless Whisper,” he offers listeners both nostalgia and a fresh take, making it a must-hear release for fans of contemporary soul…
Pebe Sebert Steps Into the Spotlight With Her Long-Lost Debut Album
After decades of shaping hits for some of music’s biggest artists, Pebe Sebert is finally getting her moment in the light. Kesha Records has announced the release of Sebert’s long-awaited self-titled debut album, a project that sat hidden for more than 40 years before being remastered for today’s listeners. The album arrives digitally and on limited 180-gram vinyl on Friday, December 12. Fans who only know Sebert as the pen behind classics for Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and her daughter Kesha are about to hear a whole different side of…
The Secret Radio Release “Mockingbird”
I am a big of “Mockingbird” by The Secret Radio. Damian Fowler’s voice enters right as the acoustic guitar begins, no buildup or introduction. It’s like walking into a conversation that’s already happening, and you realize it’s one you need to hear. The backstory makes it even better. Fowler wrote this for a friend dealing with a terrible breakup, someone who felt like the entire world was collapsing. You can hear that in the writing. The lyrics don’t sugarcoat anything. God’s missing, the mockingbird refuses to sing, the sky is…
Edwina van Kuyk Finds Strength in Surrender on New EP Feels So Right
Irish singer-songwriter Edwina van Kuyk returns this fall with her most personal release yet, Feels So Right, a three-track EP that captures the beauty of letting go and trusting yourself. Arriving October 28, the record feels like a warm conversation between the head and the heart; reflective, soulful, and glowing with quiet confidence. Built around themes of surrender, friendship, and self-trust, Feels So Right documents van Kuyk’s journey of learning to stop forcing outcomes and start following intuition. “Life doesn’t always make sense,” she says. “But when something feels right,…
Masta Killa – “Glad To Meet You” ft. Method Man x Snoop Dogg
Brooklyn MC and 1/9th of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Masta Killa just debuted the official video for his single “Glad to Meet You”. The song features fellow icons Snoop Dogg and fellow Wu-Tang member Method Man@globalsoundThe video was directed by WESTLYFE. The single is part of Masta Killa’s latest album, “Balance”, his 5th studio album in almost a decade. The album features other appearances like N.O.R.E., Uncle Murda, RZA, Raekwon, and more. Watch the video below and stream “Balance” on Amazon, Apple Music, and all other platforms here.
Tunsi Releases New Song “My Feet”
“My Feet,” by Tunsi is everything we could have hoped for, yet more! Moreover, the emerging hip-hop star blends sharp lyrics with an undeniable sense of self, delivering a track that feels timeless and also unmistakably current. Built on a gritty, head-nodding beat, “My Feet” by Tunsi pulls you in straight away. The production is clean but hard-hitting, mixing classic boom-bap textures with subtle electronic edges that keep the vibe fresh. Tunsi’s vocal performance cuts through with purpose too and there’s urgency in his tone, but also control. He knows…
JAE.CI’s American Doll Confronts Adoption, Identity, and the Power of Voice
Out now on all streaming platforms, American Doll marks the striking debut of JAE.CI (Jae Carelli), a lyric soprano and songwriter whose deeply personal 7-track album weaves music and memory into a genre-defying exploration of transracial and international adoption. With a voice rooted in classical training and a soul driven by lived experience, JAE.CI transforms their debut into a bold act of reclamation—centered around themes of identity, loss, and truth-telling. “I attended the Korean Adoptee/Adoptive Family Network Conference with my sister in 2023, and we attended a session that explored…