It’s hard not to like the infectious The Way A Friend Would by Heather Sommer. You’ll love if you want straight up pop on the rocks.

“I have high expectations for myself in so many aspects of life: I’ve always been really hard on myself in regards to my looks and my weight, and I’m a perfectionist when it comes to my music,” says Sommer.

Heather released her debut EP nocturnal in February that garnered over 60+ million streams on Spotify. The DIY artist secured major cuts in the electro world while her own several original cuts have landed on major Spotify’s New Music Friday, Hot Acoustics, Chilled Pop Hits, Fresh Pop, Chill Pop, Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds: Pop, and Modern Soft Pop.

Aside from working on her own material, Sommer often travels between NY and LA producing others.
“I find it incredibly rewarding to help others tell their own stories through the power of original music. There’s nothing like coming out of a writing session and feeling like the artist just went to one of the best therapy sessions of their life.” says Sommer.

Watch out for Lone Lake and the track Older. The song takes you on a journey which makes it want one of my favorites this month. The music duo was formed by Charlie Magnone and Christina Cavazos who started sending voice memos back and forth back in 2020. Fans of Manchester Orchestra, The National, Bon Iver, Death Cab For Cutie will enjoy.

“The song emerged from the overwhelming uncertainty and desperate fear of the unknown that gradually overtook daily life” says the duo.

The duo has garnered blog support from Obscure Sound, Wolf in a Suit, Iggy Magazine, GGposey, and Mystic Sons.

Look out for Frawley and the catchy track If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry. You’ll love if you’re getting over a heartbreak and want something upbeat with big pop melodies.

Before making waves, she posted covers of Rihanna, Adele, Demi Lovato, Tori Kelly. Just a few years later, the 22 year old NJ native who is now LA based teased the first verse prior to the release and it went viral on TikTok with 2.6 million views. She’s started as a writer in NY working with John Legend, Hunter Hayes, Dixie D’Amelio, Tate McRae, Icona Pop, and Metro Boomin. Her 2021 single, “No One Can Fix Me,” was featured on several Spotify Viral 50 playlists and garnered more than 21 million Spotify streams.

Look out for Anarbor and the track Letter In A Suitcase released via ONErpm. You’ll love the track if you’re in the mood for a upbeat track with a basting vocal.

“Letter in a Suitcase’ really kicks the heat up and gets in your face. It’s a reminder that we’re a rock band. The song is about picking up and moving on to better things when the life you’re living is dragging you down. It’s about taking risks and finding yourself in the unexpected.” says the band.

The Phoenix, Arizona based alternative rock band released two albums with Hopeless Records landing themes for Cartoon Network’s “Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins”, ESPN’s SportsCenter, Good Day L.A. and MLB Network Countdown. They’ve toured the United States,with stops in Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Their third full length indie release was produced by Matt Keller (Lydia, The Maine, The Summer Set, Katastro).

Kings favorite Natalie Gish drops her final track Where I Was Before off her 4 song EP. Fans of Swift, Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini will enjoy.

“Where I Was Before was inspired by a set back that I had to experience. The songs talks about having to do difficult things but knowing your never alone” says Natalie Gish.

The Nashville based artist just released her debut EP filled with heartfelt tracks. She cites Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Billie Eilish as influences. The EP which comes over just 13 minutes comprises of Say Goodbye, Just Strangers, The End of Something Good, and Where I Was Before.

Following the release of her debut EP, Natalie quickly garnered support from Pop Wrapped, CelebMix, Music-News, and Skope Mag.