Rising pop artist Carson Cruz is back with his third single, “Party Cruise” — a sun-soaked, feel-good anthem made for late-night drives and lake days. Blending catchy pop beats, shimmering synths, and a funky bassline, the track channels the energy of early Shawn Mendes and vintage Justin Bieber, with Cruz’s own fresh twist.

“This song is all about fun, freedom, and friendship,” Cruz says. “I’ve been going on cruises and lake trips since I was a kid, and there’s nothing like being on the water. It’s peaceful, exciting, and always a good time. Whether you’re 8 or 80, being out there with friends, soaking up the sun, dancing, laughing — that’s what life’s all about. This song captures that joy.”

Perfect for playlists like Spotify’s Pop Rising, Summer Hits 2025, Feel-Good Friday, Teen Party, and Good Vibes, “Party Cruise” is built for the season. Whether you’re blasting it with the windows down or dancing on the dock, it’s a track made for making memories.

And with his vibrant sound and youthful energy, Carson Cruz is ready to hit the road — or the waves — alongside artists like Lauv, JVKE, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, and Niall Horan.

Eva James is a singer-songwriter from New England. Her new single, The One You Lose, continues her path in dark pop, shaped by quiet tension and steady rhythm. She draws from the raw storytelling of classic artists, with echoes of Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and Grace Potter running through her sound. Her songs turn inward, focusing on loss, change, and distance, often letting silence do as much work as melody.

In 2023, she won the Gloucester 400th Anniversary Singer-Songwriter Challenge, a performance that helped grow her local following. That same year, she worked with Grammy-winning artist Paula Cole in New York, laying early groundwork for her debut album, Earth to Eva, which is set for release in 2025.

The One You Lose could sit naturally on Spotify playlists like Sad Indie, Women of Indie, Moody Mix, Dark & Stormy, or Indie Pop & Chill. On tour, James would pair well with artists like Sharon Van Etten, Brandi Carlile, Angel Olsen, Lucius, Maggie Rogers, or Lissie—acts that also lean into quiet force, personal writing, and spacious sound.

Marry Cherry drops two new tracks: “Satisfaction” and “Crazy Town.” The songs mix trance, rock, synths, vocals, 808s, and gospel-style layers. Satisfaction brings a steady trance beat and vocal harmonies, nodding to sounds like The Jesus and Mary Chain. Crazy Town combines bass, fuzz guitar, and gospel parts over a heavy groove.

The band is based in Austin and releases music through Green Witch Recordings. Past tracks include “High All Night” and “New Direction,” known for breakbeats and sample-heavy production. Marry Cherry’s sound blends 90s sample-based music with darker modern electronic influences, using analog gear and live grooves.

These new tracks would fit well on playlists like Spotify’s POLLEN, All New Rock, Electronic Rising, New Noise, Left of Center, Fresh Finds: Indie, Darkwave / Post-Punk, The Sound of Madchester, and Synthwave/Retrowave.

With their mix of trance, noise, and analog chaos, Marry Cherry could find a natural spot on tour with bands like Sextile, Boy Harsher, The KVB, Panther Modern, Death in Vegas, Cold Cave, or even legacy acts like Primal Scream and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

The songs could easily slot into soundtracks for films like Drive, Trainspotting, Mandy, Enter the Void, Stranger Things, The Matrix, or Spring Breakers — projects where atmosphere and edge meet rhythm and mood.

Watch out for CATBEAR and their latest track, Who Cares?. The duo has a knack for crafting indie bedroom pop that sticks. Whether it’s by accident or design, the formula works — and this track proves it.

CATBEAR is the DIY pop project of longtime friends Zoe and Sarah. Based in the UK, the duo started out playing local shows before shifting toward synth-driven production. Writing, recording, and producing everything themselves, they blend indie pop with electronic sounds, often exploring themes of identity, change, and connection.

Who Cares? would be right at home on Spotify playlists like Fresh Finds, Indie Pop, All New Indie, Bedroom Pop, New Music Friday UK, Ultimate Indie, and POLLEN.

Watch out for Terra Renae and her new single “Ignite Me,” produced and backed by Macy Gray. It’s a raw, personal track that introduces Terra’s voice just as she heads out on tour with Macy across Europe.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Terra’s story includes early modeling work, academic success, and a long path back to music after vocal injury and self-doubt. In 2020, she began writing again, and in 2022, a chance meeting with Macy Gray changed everything. That connection led to Macy producing Terra’s debut album, All I Have, released in March 2025.

With over 300,000 streams already and performances on tour with Macy, Terra is gaining real momentum. Her sound fits perfectly on playlists like “New Music Friday,” “Fresh Finds Pop,” “Indie Pop,” and “Women of Pop.” Her story and voice are just starting to be heard.