Check out Virginia-based Karina and her self-empowering track “Chains.” “The only thing that’s holding me back is the chains connected to my past,” sings Karina as she addresses childhood trauma. Fans of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish will embrace this song.

Karina says, “This song addresses childhood trauma and how we deal with it as we grow into adults. There are moments during depression where you’ll hate yourself and constantly put yourself down, but I recently came to the realization that it’s not my fault I am the way I am. I can only try to do better for myself, but the more you wallow in the past, the more guilty you’ll feel for being you. Trauma sort of feels like these chains connected to your arms constantly pulling you back as you’re trying to get better.”

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Check out Jordan Suaste and the introspective self acceptance track “Love Who You Want To.” If the world were to end, what would you do? He offers advice….

“Say today’s the day
And there’s an asteroid on the way
We should Say what we wanna say
Do what we wanna do
Be who we wanna be”

Having garnered over 600k TikTok followers, Jordan Suaste is a new artist who loves Sam Smith, Demi Lovato, and Whitney Houston. Instead of copying them, Jordan learned to be themselves and make their own music. Suaste believes in being honest and wants to make music that speaks to people’s hearts.

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Silent Season is proudly waving the rock flag with the release of their new track, “Hopeless.” Taking cues from bands like Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin, the band delivers a knockout punch with their latest rock track.

The band has received support from stations such as Sirius-XM Octane, Music Choice, and Sixx Sense, and has toured with Sevendust, 10 Years, and Gemini Syndrome.

Jeremy Rae talks about the new song, “You may hide it well, but beneath the surface you are constantly under pressure, lost yet stuck, and wish something could turn it all around. This is the meaning of Silent Season’s newest song, ‘Hopeless’.”

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Who produced your latest material?

We went with a new mixer/producer, Nick Thurl Mavromatis from the band, October Ends.

Where do you find inspiration for your songwriting?

We’re inspired by real world events that go on around us every day. While we like to convey certain topics and deep meanings within our songs, we leave it up to our fans to create their own interpretations. CONTINUE READING

Check out SOMOH’s new track, “Problem Child.” The song captures the best moments of 90’s alternative rock and grunge. Picture Liz Phair meeting Mazzy Star, blending dream pop and indie rock.

SOMOH, singer-songwriter Sophia Mohan’s project, explores bedroom-pop and alt-rock themes like love, hardship, friendships, and family. Her 2022 debut EP, ‘A Plan to Get Home,’ received praise from DIY, The Line Of Best Fit, and Clash, as well as support from BBC Radio 1.

She collaborates again with Irish songwriter and producer Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) for her upcoming EP, ‘Problem Child,’ releasing via his label, Tiny Library Records. The EP draws inspiration from Beabadoobee, Soccer Mommy, and Alex G, focusing on introspective and emotive explorations of life’s hurdles.

Praised by Clash, Line of Best Fit, BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, Notion, and the Sunday Times, SOMOH launches her EP with a London headline show at The Grace on March 28th, followed by an appearance at Gold Sounds Festival in May.

Check out “Over The Moon” by Lily Meola. She possesses an angelic voice and dynamic range, akin to Adele meeting Lauren Daigle, delivering a finely crafted power ballad.

Lily Meola hails from Maui, Hawaii. She started performing at local venues at the age of 11. Mentored by Bob Rock, she toured with Willie Nelson and appeared on his album “to all the girls.” She learned songwriting from Jackson Browne and has shared stages with Steven Tyler, Kris Kristofferson, Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, and others. She co-wrote a single for Andra Day titled ‘Amen’ and recently released an EP of bluesy, soulful pop songs.

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