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In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Ja’Van Jerrod and his brand new single titled “Pretty Boy Summa”. Summer officially has its anthem. Acclaimed singer-songwriter, award-winning stylist, actor, and creative visionary Ja’Van Jerrod has released his highly anticipated new single, “Pretty Boy Summa,” available now on all streaming platforms. After dropping last Friday, the vibrant track marks a defining chapter in Ja’Van’s artistic journey; his most confident, liberated, and authentic era to date. More than just a song, “Pretty Boy Summa” is a movement. It is a…
Grace Ferguson’s “Haunted” is a deeply reflective indie-pop release from New York City, United States. The track has this blend of alt-pop with some nostalgic synth sounds that creates a warm energy…. a dreamy, emotionally rich indie-pop track blending nostalgic synths, soft vocals, and rising-star energy.It’s also dreamy in all the right ways, with her vocals almost caressing your ears throughout the runtime. If you like the emotional sounds related to the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and the stunning highs of Kacey Musgraves, then this release is going to win your heart (and ears). It’s a bold statement that is…
Manchester indie trio Bank Holiday introduce themselves with Out Of The Blue, a debut single shaped by 90s alt-rock energy, direct guitar movement, and a self-recorded studio process. Fresh from acoustic dates with Jamie Webster, Bank Holiday keep it direct on Out Of The Blue: bright guitars, punchy drums, grounded bass, and idiom-led writing that turns unpredictability into the hook.Lead singer Mac McCartney explains:‘Out of the Blue‘ came from an idea me and Luke had about trying to fit as many well known sayings and idioms into one song as we could. It started off as a bit of a…
The Kid LAROI has released a new version of his 2024 single GIRLS, now featuring Kehlani. The update lands straight after the North American leg of his A PERFECT WORLD TOUR, where GIRLS has been a live fixture and has picked up fresh streaming traction. The track is now pulling more than 1 million worldwide streams a day, helped by renewed online movement rather than a clean campaign reset.That momentum started after GIRLS appeared in an episode of Off Campus, with lead actor Belmont Cameli dancing to the track. The sync moment pushed the song back into circulation, then moved…
What a prospect on a night brooding with potential for rain, but also with the potential to hear one of Dylan’s most iconic albums played all the way through and in the right order. This celebration of Desire, fifty years on from its release, was organised by singer-songwriter David Ford, who’d brought together a band of note to not recreate but reimagine the sound of Desire. Band of note? Well, Michelle Stodart was there to provide vocals, guitar and keyboards, her usual role on bass having been taken by Rob Stoner, who had played on the original album recordings. And,…
Photo credit: Rob BlackhamWell, we start the week with a real treat for all those fans of americana favourite Elles Bailey: a new, non-album single release. Originally recorded at the same time as the album Can’t Take My Story Away (and circulated with some deluxe versions), it was written alongside Danny Addison, Amy Yon, and Luke Potashnick, who also produced the track. Ellles Bailey explains the decision to now release the song as a single: “I always end up recording more songs than can fit on an LP, and choosing which ones don’t make the final cut is honestly heartbreaking.…
Doss Dunkeld Birnham Arts ClubJune 13th 2026TV face, music head and raconteur Phill Jupitus witnessed something so special in Scotland that we had to run his review… ‘The real strength and unity of the Scottish originates not in the blind adherence to a cliched national identity (hey England!) but a long suffering and pragmatic understanding of their frailties as a nation. Nowhere is that made more apparent than in the art that they make. Doss are the latest shinIng example of this. Last night wasn’t just a gig, it was a privilege to witness. (Photo by Phill Jupitus)We need to…
Courting a crowd that by far and away surpasses the average Sunday at 11am turnout, Spitting Glass receive a hero’s applause. The pit yawns open at the snap of a finger, those on the outside are quickly left eating dust as limbs slice the air and the hardcore kids get dancing. They leave a sledgehammer’s impact in their brief 20 minutes, with thundering drums and skullcrushing riff work, and although they haven’t exactly invented any new ways to make chug-chug noises, it punches bloody hard. Crucially, it compels people to move, which is already a hefty task in what is…
Photo by Martijn vDSBack in December 2017, Alela Diane shared on Facebook the official video for a new song, commenting, “I wrote Émigré about the international refugee crisis—no one should have to risk their life or the lives of their children for safety”. The Portland-based singer-songwriter’s sixth studio album, Cusp, from which Émigré was the first single, was released a couple of months later. The songs for Cusp were conceived in early 2016, a few months before her second daughter, during an artist residency at Caldera Arts in Sisters, Oregon. Most of them concern motherhood; Never Easy, Song For Sandy,…
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. Babymetal have never had much luck at Download. Ever since their first performance at the festival in 2015 as guests for Dragonforce, they’ve somehow managed to arrive amidst massive downpours. It’s got to the point where fans have joked on Reddit about the band being cursed, and with their last performance in 2024 cut in two thanks to, you guessed it,…
Temper Lake’s “How to Write a Lovesong” is an intimate dream-pop release from Tallinn, Estonia. The tender new song is lifted off their latest EP titled “Private Little Cravings” and is the standout track of the release too…. acinematic dream-pop ballad from Estonia blending piano, emotion, and a soaring final crescendo.It is very piano-driven, with some incredibly emotive vocals. If you will, think of the band Embrace from the early 2000s. It reminded me a lot of their work. It’s powerful, captivating, and simplistic in nature, but is cinematically stunning too.Be sure to keep an ear out for those stunning…
FM PRO TECH NEWSThe National Music Publishers’ Association has agreed an industry-wide AI licensing deal with Udio, marking a major shift in how music publishers are approaching generative AI platforms.Announced by NMPA President and CEO David Israelite at the trade body’s annual meeting in New York, the agreement gives NMPA members the option to join the Udio deal from June 15.The key signal is valuation. Israelite said the agreement is the first industry-wide licensing deal with a major AI music company to value songs and sound recordings equally for AI training. He said:Songs are just as important, if not more,…