Watch out for Ian Kaine MacGregor & The Trouble Dolls and their debut single, “Story of My Life.”

The track is a take on heartland rock, mixing storytelling with steady rhythm and punk-influenced vocals. It draws from the sound of The Wallflowers and Jackson Browne, with country touches in the background. The song tells a personal story, carried by a band that keeps the focus on the song itself.

“Story of My Life” fits playlists like Roots Rising, Heartland Rock, Fresh Finds Rock, Rockin’ Vibes, and Alt-Country. It holds space for listeners who follow songs with strong writing and a clear gritty voice.

Ian Kaine MacGregor is also the lead vocal and guitarist of American Jetset, who released the album 1987 in 2024. This new project shows another side of his music.

Lauren Presley drops a new track called “Ghost.” It takes a different turn from her earlier releases, but it still fits with the rest of her catalog—songs built on strong emotion, layered with guitar, synths, and beats. The song is part of her debut EP, Hanging In The Balance.

Lauren is a pop artist based in Nashville. Her sound is shaped by influences like Halsey, Tate McRae, and FLETCHER, landing her in the alt-pop and dark pop space. Her first release, “A Little Longer,” a collaboration with Sam Will, brought in over 1 million streams on Spotify and more than 5.6 million views on YouTube.

Since then, she has been featured by platforms like Notion and Wonderland and was on the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Pop playlist. Her new song “Ghost” would be a strong fit for playlists like sad hour, All New Indie, ALT NOW, Fresh Finds, and dark pop, where moody, emotional tracks connect with listeners.

Check out Hanging In The Balance to hear more.

Estella Dawn is a singer, songwriter, producer, and musician. She was born in New Zealand and lives in San Diego. She writes, records, and co-produces all of her music.

Her songs include “Detached,” “Hey Gina,” “514 Denim,” and “Big Enough.” She now returns with a new version of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” A lyric video comes with the release.

There isn’t a shortage of “Wicked Game” covers—it’s a long-standing song—but Estella gives it justice. She keeps it haunting and brings her own touch to it.

In this version, guitar and piano shape the sound. Estella sings lines like “I never dreamed that I’d meet somebody like you” and “What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you” with focus and care.

Watch out for the second release by Tori Lange, Meant to Last. It’s slightly more upbeat than her debut, Flowers, but maintains the overall theme—bursting with attitude reminiscent of Olivia Rodrigo’s early days.

She sings, “I’m ready to tear the page, I’m ready to rip it out — some things aren’t meant to last.” It’s a message about moving on: “It doesn’t matter if it’s a relationship, a job, or a chapter in life—some things just aren’t meant to last. Anyone can relate.”

Lange says, “Even when change is scary, it’s necessary to look ahead to the bright side.”

Tori Lange released her debut track Flowers, a mid-tempo song that blends alternative pop, Americana, and singer-songwriter styles. Recorded in Nashville, it features a steady rhythm and an easygoing vibe, making it a great fit for Spotify’s Good Vibes playlist.

Lange adds, “It only takes a small group of great friends to have a colorful life with them in it.”

Inspired by Orla Gartland, James Marriott, Arthur Hill, and Jorge Rivera-Herrans, 15-year-old Lange is a rising artist with a unique perspective. Born in Bonn, Germany, she has lived in Wiesbaden, Memphis, and London—drawing influence from each place to shape her musical style.

ZØYA, the Los Angeles-based, Belarus-born indie pop artist, returns with a striking double single release: Who Do You Think You Are? and Is It Real Now? (reprise). These songs are deeply connected—two sides of the same story—unpacking betrayal, the slow unraveling of trust, and the emotional echo that follows the collapse of a close relationship.

ZØYA is best in class when it comes to pop sensibility. With her dynamic vocal range and anthemic choruses, she crafts songs that cut deeper than typical pop fare—far from throwaway hooks, her work echoes the emotional resonance and ambition of artists like Lady Gaga.

Who Do You Think You Are? comes in sharp and direct, a bold confrontation wrapped in glistening production. Meanwhile, Is It Real Now? (reprise) is a quieter reckoning, a post-storm reflection that lingers. Together, they highlight ZØYA’s ability to thread narrative and emotion through both sonic punch and lyrical vulnerability.

These tracks are tailor-made for playlists like Pop Rising, Sad Pop, indie pop & chill, Fresh Finds, Tear Drop, and New Music Friday. Whether you’re processing your own fallout or just need to sit in the emotion, ZØYA’s got the soundtrack ready.