Check out this incredible new song by ZØYA called It’s Alright! It’s quickly become one of my favorite releases. With a powerful voice and a huge, soaring chorus, it gives off serious Sia vibes. If you’re into emotionally charged anthems with big vocals, this one’s a must-listen!

ZØYA, born Zoya Naumchik in Pinsk, Belarus, immigrated to the U.S. at 11, settling in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised in a Christian household. Her musical roots trace back to her early exposure to inspirational, worship, gospel, and jazz music, and she began writing songs and poems at age 6. She trained at the Columbus International Children’s Choir Academy and was classically trained on piano. At 13, she recorded her first worship album Shalom at her local church, followed by her second album Gratitude at 15, both featuring Russian worship covers infused with her authentic performance. Her cover of “Mama, Milaya Mama” gained over 165,000 views on YouTube. ZØYA, a songwriter and composer with over 50 songs to her name, has performed across the U.S., Canada, and Belarus, and in 2014 recorded singles like “No Need to Worry” and “God is God” in Minsk, Belarus. Her debut EP Veracious Heart (2017) includes tracks like “I Still Believe” and “Chaos in My Head,” reflecting her struggles as a teenager and promoting messages of faith. “I Still Believe” was streamed on 300+ U.S. college radio stations and was a Semi-Finalist in the 2016 Unsigned Only Music Competition. She headlined tours in 2017 and 2023, performing across the U.S. and UK, with her single “So Far Away” gaining viral success on TikTok and being used by major brands like Dove and Benefit Cosmetics. ZØYA, who remains passionate about social issues such as immigration and human trafficking, continues to blend her faith into her music while aiming to inspire and empower others through her performances and storytelling.

Check out Estella Dawn and her song Julian, her 7th release of 2024. It’s a fun, groovy track that makes you question things when everything seems to be going right.

Estella says, “Julian is about those moments of doubt and introspection in a relationship—the push and pull between wanting to be close to someone but also fearing the vulnerability that comes with it.”

Though based in San Diego, Dawn is originally from New Zealand. As an independent artist, she’s a multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter with a growing presence with over 200k Spotify month listeners.

Check out Body Talk by Will Knox, co-written with Belgian artist Emma Bale. This indie track has a strong hook and showcases Knox’s storytelling ability. With simple words and chords, he creates vivid worlds.

Born in the UK, Knox has found success in the Netherlands, earning three Buma Awards (Dutch equivalent of PRS/ASCAP) and contributing to tracks with over 1 billion streams, including Duncan Laurence’s Eurovision-winning song Arcade. His music draws from the storytelling of Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon, the style of Nick Drake and Elliott Smith, and influences from modern artists like Madison Cunningham and Blake Mills.

Will Knox has performed at Green Note and is planning a headline tour across the UK and Netherlands in Autumn 2024.

Keep an eye out for Los Angeles-based Mexican artist MAUMAUMAU and the track “God Bless The Irony,” directed by Daniel Cloud Campos (Paramore, Jackson Wang). The music video delves into the experience of dating apps, touching on themes of hope, rejection, and humor. The track is part of Mau’s debut album, MAUCH, and explores the complexities of modern romance.

MAUMAUMAU is the solo project of Mexican indie rock singer, songwriter, and producer Mauricio Jimenez. His debut EP Meow Meow Meow, released on AWAL in May 2021, featured the single “Happy” and was highlighted by Atwood Magazine. His debut album, MAUCH, released in March 2024, is a breakup concept project featuring singles like “With You,” “Get Lost,” and “God Bless The Irony.” The album has reached over 300K streams and secured spots on Spotify playlists like New Music Friday and Acoustic Winter.

Check out “H-I-N-T” by Lauren Presley, an up-tempo, tongue-in-cheek rocker about exes who just can’t seem to let go. As Presley puts it, “HINT is for the exes who don’t get that it’s over.”

With sharp lyrics like, “There’s nothing in between / The space from you to me / That shit is history,” the song is packed with attitude, giving listeners a bold anthem for moving on.

Originally from Texas, Lauren Presley is an emerging pop artist whose debut single “A Little Longer” has already amassed over 1 million streams and 5.6 million YouTube views. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Presley’s songwriting talent has earned her a growing fanbase of nearly 30,000 monthly Spotify listeners and support from national radio. Her music draws influence from pop powerhouses like Tate McRae and Halsey, blending catchy hooks with real  depth