Grammy-Winning R&B Group Blackstreet Joins XOXO Entertainment Ahead of 2026 Plans

Blackstreet is entering a new chapter with XOXO Entertainment Corp., signing with the company for label and management. The move brings one of R&B’s most recognizable groups into a partnership that points toward fresh activity in 2026, including new music and upcoming tour dates. For many listeners, Blackstreet’s name is inseparable from “No Diggity,” the group’s signature hit that spent four weeks at the top of the pop charts and earned a GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Vocal by a Duo or Group. The track has also continued to find…

Indie Spotlight: Logan LNXK

Logan LNXK doesn’t just blur genre lines — he erases them. At 23, this southern-raised storyteller moves like a country boy with city-boy confidence, blending hip-hop swagger, heartfelt lyrics, and country soul into something entirely his own — and it’s the heartbeat of Logan LNXK, a group that takes that same fearless energy and expands it across country, pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Together, they’ve built a sound that hits where the mud meets the neon — 808s under twangy guitars, honesty under attitude, harmony under heat. Every verse feels lived-in.…

“Thank You” by Educatable Marks a Careful Step Forward

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It is the first time I reviewed a song by Educatable and it is refreshing to find an artist who doesn’t let tragedy end the story. Ricky Barson’s journey with Educatable has taken him from drummer to frontman, and “Thank You” feels like the moment where he’s finally comfortable in that role. The track itself is immediately pleasant. It’s got that summer festival energy, the kind of indie pop rock that makes you nod along without really thinking about it. You can hear the Coldplay influence in the way the…

Award-Winning Artist TONE Shares “The Meaning of Life”

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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…

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

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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”

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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

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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,…