The New York band HOKO has just released a new song called “Ephemera.” They worked together with musicians Mikey Shoes and Zackary Dawes on this song. Right now, HOKO is touring with the bands Weathers and almost monday, traveling across the country and ending the tour on August 25th in Richmond.

HOKO creates a unique style that mixes alternative and experimental pop music. Their music has elements of psychedelia and rock. The band is made up of two members, Nathaniel Hoho and Jesse Kotansky. Nathaniel used to perform on the streets and sleep in his car before meeting Jesse in Brooklyn. Together, they’ve collaborated with other artists like Pond, Nick Allbrook, and J Mascis. They draw inspiration from musicians like David Bowie, Queen, and The Beatles. After signing with EQT in 2020, their song “OK OK” became a hit, and they gained even more popularity with their independent EP “Heathen,” which featured well-loved tracks like “Candy Eyes” and “Hellogoodbye.” They’ve performed at big music festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo and have supported artists like Milky Chance and Young The Giant.

Billy Ray Cyrus and FIREROSE released their new single, the love ballad “Plans.” The song was penned by Oscar winner Diane Warren, and it was produced by Justin Morgan. It was released via Damon Elliott’s record label, Kind Music Group.

“Firerose is one of the best lyricists I know and actually takes great pride in only recording songs that she has written,” Cyrus shares. “So when she came to me one day so excited about a song she’d just received from another songwriter, needless to say, I was quite surprised. Then I heard the name of the writer and she played me the demo, and I realized her exuberance was justified. ‘Plans’ by Diane Warren – legendary songwriter. When Firerose and I collaborate in our diverse musical styles, it makes a unique blend of pop-country. They say the rest is history, but in this case… it’s the future.”

“Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose have made a beautiful record that I have a feeling we will be hearing at weddings for years to come,” Warren shared in a press release.

Mindy White releases a song called “Sweetness.” You’ll enjoy it if you’re searching for a upbeat and fun tune for a weekend car drive.

Mindy Notes, “Sweetness” is one of a handful of songs I wrote at home during Covid. It’s a fun, disco-inspired pop song about those sweet and exciting early moments when you’re just starting to fall for someone. I had the melody and these 70s/disco visuals come to me randomly one day and like usual, recorded an embarrassingly awful voicenote version of it on my phone so I didn’t forget.”

Mindy White, a singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN, is known for her heartfelt lyrics, dreamy-pop vocals, and catchy melodies. She used to be part of the indie rock group Lydia and later the lead singer of the indie-pop band States, which she formed with some members of Copeland after leaving Lydia in 2010. CONTINUE READING

Ali Angel releases the fun happy vibes track “Tell Me“.

“Wrote this song about my girlfriend when we were still just friends! Fun indie rock pop Haim vibes with a late 90’s nostalgic sound for the end of summer.” says Ali.

Ali Angel, a musician from LA, brings out a 1970s influence in her retro-soul production and classic songwriting style. Classic rock, indie pop, soul, and country fans could vibe with Ali. Her debut self-titled EP has garnered over 200k streams on Spotify alone, along with being featured on Apple Music Editorial playlists and in blogs like Relix Magazine, DittyTV, Ones To Watch, and Early Rising. CONTINUE READING

Keep an eye out for JoJo Scott and her new song “Blackout in NYC.” If you’re a fan of Taylor Swift, you might enjoy this track.

JoJo Scott combines simple and catchy melodies with her love for 70s music, creating a cool and intimate vibe in her acoustic pop songs. Her personality and unique style add to her songwriting. Originally from Portland, Oregon, JoJo is new to Nashville, Tennessee, where she’s diving into the music scene while passionately creating and performing.

Her latest single, “Blackout in NYC,” is all about letting go of life’s uncertainties and taking a moment to celebrate. Co-written with Maddie Ettrich and produced by Justin Klump, the song has a strong pop sound with a 70s touch.

You can catch JoJo Scott performing at upcoming shows in Nashville and South Carolina.