Sienna Melgoza is kicking off 2025 with undeniable momentum. Her new single, “Hate It When I See Ya,” dives headfirst into the emotional chaos that follows a breakup — that weird mix of longing, regret, and relief that hits when you least expect it.

The track leans into alt-pop textures, smooth R&B undertones, and Sienna’s trademark vulnerability. It’s melodic yet moody — the kind of song you’d find slipping seamlessly into playlists like “sad girl starter pack,” “Alt Pop Chill,” “Heartbreak Pop,” or “New Music Friday.”

Lyrically, “Hate It When I See Ya” captures that push-and-pull feeling Sienna describes as “an emotional tug-of-war.” It’s a song that moves through every post-relationship emotion — missing someone, resenting them, then finally realizing it’s time to let go. The storytelling is raw, the delivery is effortless, and the melody stays with you long after it ends.

Behind the scenes, the song was crafted by an all-star team including Caleb Hulin, Aaron Brohman, Ashley Mehta, Mat Mainhard, and Dale Becker — a lineup that’s also worked with SZA, Billie Eilish, Avril Lavigne, and Demi Lovato. The result? A lush, radio-ready production that balances polish with heart.

Sienna continues to prove she’s not just another name in alt-pop — she’s an artist with real emotional gravity. Tracks like “stitched on my tongue” and “differently now” have already built her reputation for honesty and introspection, and “Hate It When I See Ya” only solidifies that.

With over 28,000 monthly listeners and growing, Sienna Melgoza is quickly becoming one of the most authentic new voices to watch in 2025.

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ZØYA has never been afraid to stand in her truth. With a voice that blends husky warmth and quiet conviction, she turns solitude into a soundtrack. On her new 8-track EP Alone, But Not Lonely she transforms moments of isolation into powerful declarations of self-worth.

Released November 1st, the project flows like a late-night reflection filled with intimacy, honesty, and cinematic emotion. Opening with “If You’re Ever Alone” ZØYA sets a dreamlike tone through soothing piano lines and an impassioned vocal performance that rises into waves of pulsing synths and emotional release. Tracks like “So Many Reasons” pull listeners into vulnerability, pairing trembling vocals with a minimal arrangement that feels both fragile and fearless.

Her latest single “On My Own” stands at the center of it all, a shimmering anthem about finding peace in independence. It is not about heartbreak but about growth, clarity, and the quiet confidence that comes when you realize you are enough. Meanwhile “It’s Alright” carries a reassuring pulse, reminding listeners that healing is not linear and that grace can live in the in-between.

The EP closes with “Back In Place” where ZØYA leans into a soulful R&B palette, layering stunning harmonies over mellow percussion and warm piano tones. Each track builds on the last, crafting a body of work that feels deeply personal and universally resonant.

ZØYA’s music has been spotlighted across Spotify’s New Indie Voices, Women Who Inspire, and Soulful Pop Nowplaylists, a reflection of her ability to blend intimacy with strength. With Alone, But Not Lonely she reminds us that being alone does not mean being lost. It can mean being found.

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Emerging pop artist Anna Liz introduces herself with the heartfelt and cinematic debut single “Across The Lake”. Produced in Nashville by the acclaimed Zodlounge team, the track blends pop precision with touches of Americana, soul, and alt-pop, crafting a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless.

“Across The Lake” opens with an atmospheric warmth, gentle guitar tones, organic percussion, and vocals that glide effortlessly between longing and strength. Anna’s voice is expressive and textured, carrying the emotional gravity of someone looking back on what was lost yet still holding space for hope.

Lyrically, the song paints the image of emotional distance, where water becomes a metaphor for separation and memory. The melody builds patiently, like a sunrise reflecting off the surface of still water — soft, reflective, and quietly powerful.

Rooted in Nashville’s storytelling tradition yet elevated by modern pop production, “Across The Lake” bridges genres in a way that feels completely her own. The Zodlounge production shines with subtle details such as steel-guitar flourishes, soulful harmonies, and ambient reverb that give the song cinematic depth.

The track would sit beautifully on playlists like Fresh Finds Pop, New Music Friday, Feel-Good Indie, Indie Americana, and Pop Rising, where introspective songwriting and heartfelt vocals thrive.

With her debut, Anna Liz emerges as an artist to watch, crafting music that connects emotion, melody, and meaning across genres. “Across The Lake” isn’t just a debut; it’s a statement of identity from a new voice with an old soul.

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With over 66,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, ethereal alt-pop artist GoldCry continues to captivate with her hypnotic new single, “Counterfeit”. The track is an atmospheric plunge into the fragile intersection between love, illusion, and self-preservation — a cinematic dreamscape that feels both intimate and otherworldly.

“Counterfeit” opens with a hazy, melancholic synth bed that drifts like smoke, setting the tone for GoldCry’s haunting, featherlight vocals. Her delivery is soft but deliberate, pulling you into a spell of emotional vulnerability that feels suspended in time. There’s a sense of beauty in the ache — a longing wrapped in reverb and reflection.

Sonically, the song exists in a liminal space between dark pop and dream pop, where every note feels half-whispered and half-remembered. It evokes the twilight intimacy of artists like Lana Del Rey, Ethel Cain, and Gracie Abrams, but with GoldCry’s own spectral touch — cinematic, delicate, and unflinchingly human.

Lyrically, “Counterfeit” unpacks the quiet devastation of pretending to be okay when the connection you’re in feels hollow. It’s a portrait of someone realizing that love can feel real even when it’s not, and that self-deception is sometimes easier than facing the truth.

The song’s atmosphere would fit perfectly on playlists like All New Indie, sad hour, Dreamy Vibes, indie chillout, or Alternative R&B, where shadowy, emotionally rich soundscapes take center stage.

With “Counterfeit,” GoldCry solidifies her place as one of the most compelling new voices in alternative pop — an artist who transforms vulnerability into a haunting kind of power.

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After turning heads with her ethereal single “SUNSCREEN” — co-written with the late, visionary producer SOPHIE — underground pop icon and hyperpop trailblazer LIZ is back in full sparkle mode with her latest release, “Likey”. It’s a glossy, sugar-coated anthem that blends Y2K nostalgia with futuristic pop audacity.

Co-written with Jimmy Harry (Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears), “Likey” is like BRAT-era confidence dipped in cotton candy — a shimmering mix of thumping bass, glitchy synths, and sparkling harp flourishes. Built around an irresistibly sticky hook, it’s the kind of song that instantly earns replay status.

Vocally, LIZ pirouettes between flirtatious rap cadences and sweet, crystalline melodies, weaving a soundscape that feels both rebellious and inviting. There’s a tongue-in-cheek confidence to her delivery — playful, self-aware, and soaked in the glittery chaos of early-internet pop.

While “Likey” fits naturally beside the genre-bending sounds of FKA Twigs, Shygirl, and Doja Cat, it stands uniquely in its own pastel universe. LIZ isn’t following trends — she’s rewriting the rulebook for what pop can sound like in 2025.

It’s easy to imagine “Likey” shimmering on playlists like Hyperpop, Future Pop, Ultimate Pop Hits, or Fresh Finds Pop, where its candy-coated production and attitude-driven energy feel right at home.

With “Likey,” LIZ continues to prove she’s one of pop’s most fearless stylists — a self-made star turning nostalgia into neon-lit innovation.

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